Socks

I have long loved the stories about "Winnie-the-Pooh". The favorite character for me has been Eeyore, the old grey donkey. I guess there were lots of ways in which I could identify with him. He was always gloomy and sad, expected the worst, thought he didn't have any friends and other such "cheerfulness." I know it sounds strange to like something/one like that but, the fact is, misery likes company. Feeling bad, in a sense, made me feel good.

The other night I had a dream. In the dream I was wearing "Eeyore" socks. I took them off when I was inside but thought I needed to put them on again when I went out. Eeyore, as I already explained, means doom, gloom and sadness. Socks have to do with your walk. God so patiently showed me what I was "walking" in. I said to myself, This is not what I want! I determined right there to quit agreeing with the "Eeyore" spirit.

I asked God what socks He wants to give me. He said pink and yellow. Pink stands for child-likeness (trust) and love. Yellow stands for hope. Wow! What a difference!

So don't be surprised if you see me walking around with pink and yellow socks! It's a reminder of the lesson God taught me one night not long ago.

Change (or not!)

The last 6 months have been a season of change. I used to hate change and strongly resist it. It didn't really matter what it was, I just didn't want to change. It sounded uncomfortable and scary.

But God's been showing me that change is an important part of life. Sometimes in order to keep growing a change is necessary. The changes He asks of me are always for the good. Often it has to do with ways of relating or attitudes of the heart.

Sometimes there might be outward changes like a new job, church, location or relationship. These can be pretty scary because the question I often ask is: "What will others think?" (I'm not saying that is a good question. I'm just saying that is where my mind often goes.)

As I have opened my heart to change, it has been exciting to see God at work, making me more like Him. He is for me and not against me! He wants my life to prosper in every way.

So, after all this talk of change...I was surprised today when God clearly showed me, through scripture and a dream, something I don't need to change. I didn't really want to but thought I'd probably have to. What an incredible relief!

God is full of surprises! Don't put him in a box. Listen closely to what He is saying to YOU for this particular time and place and season in your life.

He loves you much more than you know...

Saturdays

I like Saturdays. Typically they are a day to sleep in, kick back, relax a bit from the fast-paced week. A day to catch up with odds and ends at home, sometimes washing up a week's worth of dishes while jamming out on Pandora.

This was not a typical Saturday. Let me tell you what I did:

(To start with I'm not even at home but staying with Mom while my sister is away.)

- Was at Red Rock Auto before 8 a.m. to get my car serviced. (Unfortunately, they didn't have time to do it.)

- Took a brisk walk in the park in the crisp morning air. (This wouldn't have happened if they would've had time to service my car.)

- Returned home, washed and hung out a load of laundry, baked a cake

- Sped over to MSF and sold wheat to many and sundry farmers for 2 hours

- Heard a new song on the radio - "Call It Grace" by Unspoken

- Rushed "home" and grabbed a bite of lunch with Mom.

- Went to Fairview Service for new windshield wipers.

- Took Mom to visit a neighbor lady who had a birthday.

- Took a nap

- Gathered the eggs

- Paid car registration

- Signed up for a new healthcare plan

- Fed the cat

- Made supper

- Played games with Mom

And then Mom and I rolled and braided our hair and pretended we were "little ole ladies" and had a tea party (only it was hot chocolate with marshmallows because Mom doesn't like tea) and sat and talked "little ole lady" talk.

And that was a lovely end to my day...