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Love, JanBeek
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Peace and Love
Good morning to you
Hope you have a happy day
Filled with peace and love
The world’s in turmoil
But in my heart there is peace
It comes from my faith
I know God’s in charge
I know I have no control
Over behavior
Others’ behavior
Others’ mindset and actions
Are beyond my reach
Pray serenity
Is yours today and always
Let’s just love, okay?
Hugs,
JanBeek
- Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
- James 3:18 – “And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”
- Romans 12:18 – “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”
- Colossians 3:15 – “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body.”
- Proverbs 12:20 – “Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.”
- Isaiah 52:7 – “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace.”
What Do You Seek?
{{{Donna}}} posted this on her blog 6 years ago at https://thefathersfeet.wordpress.com/ She quoted Matthew … and I decided to repost this today to follow up on my post from yesterday where I explored the subject of seeking happiness. What are you seeking? {{{Donna}}} chose this:
Matthew 6:33-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. … Each day has enough trouble of its own… Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live … So don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. … “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.”
I asked Donna, “Do you know that song?”
She replied, “I do!” and then she sent me the song she was singing.
Here’s the one I was singing:
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God…”
early morning squished head!!
What is it you seek?
Is it the Kingdom of God?
Let’s pursue God first.
What are “all these things”? The scripture was referring to food and clothing… the basics… and reminding us how God takes care of the birds and the lilies of the field.
When I pursue the Kingdom of God and His righteousness,
I am seeking His wisdom.
I am seeking the peace that only He can give.
I am seeking understanding
and the deep compassion
that God’s Son taught us.
I am seeking to exemplify His love ❤️
and the joy that comes with Trust in His Promises.
🙏🏽 I seek His righteousness
so that I may exhibit greater patience,
kindness,
gentleness,
and goodness.
Seek Ye first the kingdom of God … and all these things will be given unto you.
Romans 12:2
“Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your minds,
so that you may discern what is the will of God –
what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Pray for discernment
I love the Lord’s perfect will
Freckles and lashes!!
Hah!!
Do not let the world
Trick you into seeking pride –
It’s a dead-end street.
Do not let the world
Trick you into seeking wealth –
Not in hoarded coins.
Do not let the world
Tell you what to dream about –
Look in God’s Word.
Let the Son set you free.
You shall know the Truth
And the Truth shall set you free.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
In all your ways acknowledge Him.
I pray for you, my friend…
For your health, happiness, safety,
And for God to guide you in His Way.
God bless you!
See you tomorrow.
Love,
JanBeek
Surgery Done
Bob’s surgery (the insertion of a cochlear implant) is done. Lots of prayers for him… and they are really appreciated. Thank you, my WordPress friends. Now, the request is for successful healing and a safe drive home tomorrow (it’s 400 miles) and there’s a possibility of snow.
And praying for all this to be worth it. Ultimately- better hearing. Please!
Love, JanBeek
Prayers Appreciated
Bob’s in surgery as I type this. He’s getting a cochlear implant. Praying the surgery goes without a hitch and the end result will bring him back into the world of better hearing. Prayers appreciated.
Love from
JanBeek
Favorite Place
It won’t surprise you
That my favorite place
Is not in a city
It’s not far from my space
It’s my sanctuary
Up a circular flight of stairs
I talk with Jesus there
And give Him all my cares!
Come and join me there!
Hugs,
JanBeek
I Can Sit Quietly
I can sit quietly and wallow in this life called retirement.
Like a child wallowing gleefully in a mud puddle,
bouncing, splashing,
and a puppy rolling in it,
I can roll through my days,
bounce from one activity to the next,
and make a splash
as I enter my 14th year of blogging.
Once upon a time my blog had hundreds of followers
but as time went by, things changed,
I changed,
and priorities changed.
Life is like that.
But I still maintained my connection
with a small group of blogging friends.
We have sent sunshine into each other’s lives.
Come join us today!
After a few years of dwindling posts,
I have decided to return to my quest
to encourage love, joy, peace, faith and unity
through daily blog posts.
Thank you for joining me.
Waking each morning from a restful night’s sleep
I can make myself a cup of coffee,
climb the circle staircase to my sanctuary,
and sit quietly in my rocker.
I can (with the help of my hearing aids)
hear the ticking of the clock.
I can sync my breathing to the clock’s rhythm.
Try it.. You can do it, too. Slow down. Breathe
I can listen for the voice of the Almighty
as I rock gently to the rhythm.
I can read my daily devotionals
and meditate on God’s Word.
I can plan my day as I tune in to
God’s will for me today.
Praise God!
Count my blessings.
Pray for my family, friends,
country, and this world.
Confess my shortcomings,
and ask for forgiveness.
I CAN live each day with purpose.
You can, too.
Let’s do!
Let’s sit quietly and ask God for guidance.
You with me?
Love,
JanBeek
World Peace
Our world is so screwed up
There are wars without end
Only God can really see
If peace is right around the bend
Since Adam & Eve took that bite
And sin entered this world of ours
It has seemed to us mortal beings
That world peace is beyond our powers
Negotiations call for cease fires
Men promise they will abide
But then they turn around and
Drop bombs on the other side
Why can’t we live in love
Why can’t we all get along
Why do men with earthly power
Like to sing the Battle Song?
Like Rachel Platten’s fight song
They don’t care if you believe
They don’t care if lives are lost
They have egos that deceive
Deceive us with false promises
Live to satisfy your own desires
Sacrifice our sons and daughters
Drop those bombs and start those fires
How can World Peace be achieved
If we can’t live in brotherly love
Pray with me, my friends, please
Ask for peace from God above
Only God can change the hearts
Of selfish men with all the powers
Take their conscience – make them care
Care to save this world of ours.
Amen?
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
Love,
JanBeek
What’s Life About?
Indeed, I am thankful for what I have…
and I pray daily thanking God for my many blessings.
I pray for you, too… my WordPress friends.
How would you answer the question?
What’s Life About?
Hugs,
JanBeek
Oh My! T is for Trouble!!
T is for Trouble!
KT is for Kenny Trouble!!
How long do you think it took Kenny to remove these 8 tassels?
Four tassels gone from each end!!!
Oh my!!!
Kenny sure can get into trouble when we don’t pay attention to him.
How about you?
Do you spell trouble with a capital T when you’re ignored?
Facing Trials
In the journey of faith, we encounter various trials that test our strength, resilience and patience. The Bible reminds us that facing troubles is part of life, and rather than shunning them, we can embrace them as opportunities for growth. These challenges, while tough at the moment, can refine our character and deepen our reliance on God. By reflecting on Bible verses about troubles, we can find encouragement and hope, realizing that God walks with us every step of the way. Our “Oh My!” can change to “Oh Thanks!” as we turn in prayer with those trials. God, will You play with Kenny?
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:2-3
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” – 1 Peter 5:10
Ah yes… God will make us strong and steadfast. But God, will You restore my pillow?
And what about this rambunctious Kenny? Oh my, will You send over a playmate for him?
Oh, and while You are at it, will you send over a buyer for our kayak? It’s too heavy for Bob to manage it these days. We took it down from its hooks on the garage ceiling… and it’s sitting outside waiting for the right person to come and buy it … and enjoy many years of kayaking fun (just as we have).
Kenny would love to go out on Ennis Lake with it. Wouldn’t you?
Oh my! I need to do my French lesson
and this pup wants to play.
Come play with him!!
Sending playful fun your way.
Hugs, too…
from
JanBeek
