His faithfulness ... |
Each one, for all intended purposes, needed to serve well through: weight gain or loss, life-bearing belly present or deflating, summer heat or sweater accompanied winter, be perfectly paired with flip flops or boots, and could be adorned with dangly antique gold, simple pearls, or colorful stones depending on my current mood. Finding the absolute perfect little black dress was like finding treasure of pure gold. Seriously, there was such elation upon finding each of these regal garments over my lifetime. Recently, I laid to rest the current token one without having a replacement in hand. It had far surpassed its years of glory and its $6.99 price tag had served my earthly physique well ... probably 2 years to many!
Least you be concerned with my focus on said earthly treasures, rest assured, He's laughing with me at this post. You see, HE knows what my heart longs, even faints, for. While this earthen treasure has captured my eye, I sensed this 'symbol' was a reminder of His faithfulness. Seriously, while He's asking me to let Him hold all the seemingly monstrous mountains of trouble, hardship, sadness and strife, He cares enough to place this unexpected treasure along the road in my valley. While serving Him, as I discovered said treasure, a giggle of excitement erupted from my heart. His simple reminder came as a tender whisper ... "My child, you need to laugh again. Don't miss the joy of My Presence by carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders."
For some, reminders of His faithfulness comes in the form of a heart shaped rock, a cross shaped stick, a flower hidden beneath the dead twigs, an obedient choice from ones cherub or a perfectly painted sunset. And now, for those who are reading this and laughing with me, reminders of His faithfulness may just come in the form of a little black dress.
The following morning, His promise adorned my soul much better than said treasure adorned my body ... Proverbs 31:25 "She is clothed with strength and dignity (and a little black dress), she can laugh at the days to come." He knows this promise is the desire of my heart, it's how HE created me ... I just needed the reminder. I'm curious, how is He reminding you of His faithfulness?
Green in my soul ... Black dress on my body ... Father, help me laugh again!
Stand tall Mighty Men! |
Still in shock ... wishing I could experience this first hand! |
MTO breakfast! |
The longest his hair has ever been ... 6 months and counting! | ||
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Vida Missions bringing us life and laughter |
Taking us to the foot of the cross ... |
Partners in adventure ... water boy companions! |
Micah's graduation gift ... Joseph was along to celebrate ... Rocket launch, lots of Space to explore, Florida heat ... Young at heart grandparents! |
Left over night has never looked so plentiful ... Missing our two oldest Mighty Men! |
Jen....
ReplyDeleteI likel the way you always show some fine photographs.... and I pray joy comes in the morning.Please give greetings to the Nofzingers and tell them I am so glad they get to work with YOU.
Prayers for you all as you continue the road you are on for now! Faye and Ken Stoner
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