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Posts tagged ‘love’

Inspired

Today I am inspired to write
From the bottom of my heart
The problem however is
Knowing where to start

My heart is full of gratitude
For all the folks I love
Who return the sentiment
Including my God above

My dear church friends
In our Presbyterian congregation
Are a source of pure joy
And a boost to my salvation

We are in a tough spot now
Our church is in transition
We lost our interim pastor
He is off on a pastoral mission

So we’re passing around
The task of leadership
Today I preached the sermon
Next week I’ll lead the fellowship

It’s a privilege to serve –
To use my God-given gifts
I pray my words and actions
Reflect Christ’s love, causing no rifts

The scripture I selected
About a farmer and his sons
Taught “Actions speak louder than words”
And cautioned, “Watch our tongues!”

If we are called to leadership
We must carry on with care
Making sure our words and actions
Are preceded with much prayer

So today I’m inspired to rest
On the task I just completed
And listen for God’s still small voice
“Step up to serve. Your talents are so needed!”

What talents is God asking you
To use for Him today?
Step up and accept the challenge
He will guide you in His Way.

Amen?
Amen!

Love, JanBeek

64 Years of Love

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Who would have guessed
When we married in 1962
That our love would last so long
I prayed it would, did you?

Every autumn I stop to recall
The day Bob proposed to me
He was far away in Germany
I joined him the next February
The fall and winter season
Were busy times for me and Mother
She dove knee-deep into helping
Prepare for a Valentine’s like no other

Have you ever seen a cake
More beautiful than this one?
It was a February 11th wedding
Friends, family, students all had fun

And now, every day is a day
To celebrate being in love and alive
We’re so grateful for family and friends
Who join us and help us celebrate and thrive


Sending love your way
With prayers for your days
To be filled with boundless blessings.
Keep in touch with the God we praise!
Amen?

Amen!
Love,
JanBeek

Autumn Bouquet

Nothing refreshes an autumn bouquet quite like peacock feathers!
Here’s kiss to fill your autumn day with love

And hugs

Soon it’ll be time for our autumn jackets again!

Have a blessed day.

Hugs from JanBeek

Nod

Give a nod to Autumn 🍂

Its colors make me smile.
The bush outside my window announces that gorgeous season.
We kayaked to this lake for many a beautiful mile.
Give a nod to the fall season in Switzerland for a reason.
Soon those leaves will fall into a pile.

Love our 4 Seasons!

JanBeek

Friends, Friends, Friends

Nothing like friends

Friends from long ago

Friends to laugh with

Friends who take it slow

Friends who know us well

Friends who love to tell

Stories fun – that swell

To new heights … no one fell

No, we all survived

The great elaborations

Remembrances exaggerated

Enhancing celebrations

This occasion yesterday will long be remembered with enormous joy

Congratulations to our grandson

Who popped the question true –

“Will you marry me, Natalia?

I will always love you!”

Congratulations, Chrissy. We wish you & Natalia a lifetime of marriage bliss. Take it from your parents & grandparents: marriage is a forever promise. God bless you. Be friends as well as lovers!

Friends, friends, friends

Bringing love and laughter

Growing dearer every year

Spreading joy forever after!

Hugs from JanBeek

Change

“Change is a powerful, sacred force… The transitioning landscape is a testament to the Creator’s steady hand in a chaotic world.” (A quote from today’s devotional in These Days)

The snow capped mountains soon give way to barren mountain tops … but each season has a beauty of its own.
“The environment is a living sanctuary…”
In sunshine or rain, give thanks for the natural world’s beauty.

“The psalmists frequently personify the natural world, giving mountains, forests and seas anthropomorphic attributes…”

The trees clapped their hands!

The hills were singing 🎵

Photo by Simon Matzinger on Pexels.com

The Lord reminds us we are new every morning! Embrace change!

Happy Autumn to you, my friends. Embrace the day. May the majesty of the natural world remind us all that God is in control. Breathe deeply in the holy refuge of creation.

Amen?

Love, JanBeek

Starting September

Starting September simply

Steady steps and sure

Waiting, watching, walking

September thoughts are pure

Great-granddaughter grins

At a walk-athon with friends

Fund-raiser fun and frolicky

Tackling new trends

I’m walking with you in prayer and support

Love,

GG

Kindness

What’s the kindest thing someone has ever done for you?

She birthed and loved me

Rocked me gently on her knee

Taught compassion, gave me life

Showed me kindness all her life

Thank you, Mom!

Hugs, JanBeek

R.I.P. Dolly

The world lost a very special lady today. Dolly Parton was only 80. Much is being said and written about her today. She had more than 25 number one hits. Song writer, singer, philanthropist, generous friend to all … and so much more. Books for children: that’s one of her legacies. A great lady for many reasons, but she loved Boston Terriers just like we do. So of course I love her and will miss her.

See, there’s a pup like our Kenny!
Sorry Kenny never met her!
A very special lady!

God bless you, Dolly. May your songs bless your heavenly friends, too. Sing on!!

Love, JanBeek

Pray

How do you deal with uncertainty?

Pray for guidance

Reach out. Ask. Listen. Hear. Obey. Enjoy right choices. Live in gratitude and grace.

Love, JanBeek