A new month has dawned; time to refresh my goals, to begin again. Somehow, as I peruse my well-organized August calendar, I’d rather go back to bed! The zeal I had making my endless lists vanished after another sleepless night.

July was hard, really hard. Too hot. Too dry. Too many final goodbyes. Too many unfinished tasks. Endless decisions to make, more paperwork to decipher.

“Come unto me all you that are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” From Jesus in Matthew 11:30

My Best Friend is Jesus. He tugs gently at my heavy heart and lovingly reminds me I have a choice this day and every day. It’s a choice. I MUST choose every hour of every day to follow Him.

“OK, Susie Girl! Wash your face! Comb your unruly hair. Dress! Take your breakfast and morning coffee outside and start the day with Jesus.”

The cool morning air awakens my spirit. Butterflies dance amid the fragrant flowers showing off their colors. Soft breezes turn my thoughts to brighter days; peace fills my hungry soul.

I challenge you to spend time in God’s Word. Here are some wonderful, comforting words to begin with.

Despair turned into rejoicing as Best Friend Jesus reminded me of July’s blessings.  As Kitty nudges my legs for cuddles, Jesus floods my hungry heart with gentle reminders of how God had truly blessed my July. I could write a book of the many times I “just happened” to choose to eat where God had someone for me to meet.

For instance, I attended Springfield Writer’s Guild for the first time in a year. Why now? Because earlier in the week God orchestrated a chance meeting with a couple in town for lunch. Turns out she’s an author and wanted a friend to go with to guild meetings! It’s God’s Amazing Grace!

Prayers for God’s blessing on individual churches are reaping benefits as at least five had baptisms (many adults) this month!

A momma’s tear-filled “thank-you” as her little rowdy boys settled down in the cafe with their new tiny Bibles.

I can’t explain how my adjusted income wraps around these endless bills, let alone allows me to continue my Little Bible and candy/tract ministries.  But it does. My income changed, but not my giving and God continues to bless.

Count your blessings. Spend quality time this August with My Friend. His love for you is immeasurable.

PLEASE, drop me a note at the bottom of this article. Praying for God’s Peace in your heart.

Hugs,

I am so thankful for a few acres of beautiful trees and wildlife. Only God could have arranged this!