JanBeek

Proverbs 17:22

“A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.”

Looking out my dining room window, I see a strange sight. God put a dollop of whipped cream on the little peak we call “The Beehive.” I eagerly grab my camera and capture this unusual sight. It won’t last long. Soon the cloud went behind the mountain. But, the picture is a gift of happiness while it lasts.

Our skies had been gray and smokey for over two weeks as smoke from forest fires over 150 miles away blew into our Madison Valley. So, seeing the blue sky and a cute little cloud so perfectly placed was a rare treat!

Driving home from Bozeman
after dropping our dear Daughter #2 off at the airport,
we could see promising blue sky up ahead.
The blue sky was peeking through at the airport, too.
Laina had not seen it during her entire 10 day stay!!

That was smoke hovering above,
but rain clouds in view.
I eagerly awaited the storm to wash the smoke away.
See how shrouded the mountains were
and how dirty the air was?

Sure enough, the next morning,
we could see the mountains clearly again!

Dear Lord,
Thank you for the gift of clear air!
I prayed eagerly for it.
Thank you for answered prayers.
God is good!
Amen

The word of the day in Guideposts Daily Word is “Eager.”
“I eagerly give myself to life,” is the by-line.
“Eagerness helps give my life meaning.
It is the feeling of positive anticipation,
purpose, and confidence.”

I pray that you are bringing eagerness
to all aspects of your life, too.
The more energy and enthusiasm you share,
the more you will have to share
because it is part of your divine inheritance,
a gift from God.
Claim it!

This is an AI generated photo of a person feeling eager.
And here is a photo of me feeling eager:

Eager to make a wish.
Eager to blow out the candle.
Eager to have my wish come true.
It was for clear air and blue sky.
God is good! My wish came true.

Now my blog is ready to update.
I have a few questions for you:

What do you look like when you are eager?
How are you living life eagerly?
What wish do you have for a brighter future?
I pray your wishes come true, too.

Love,
JanBeek