Right and Honor

"Commit your right and your honor into God's keeping." ~ Andrew Murray

At first glance this quote seems ordinary enough but it bears contemplation and deeper study. When was the last time you were wronged? For me, it is as recent as yesterday. The temptation to give payback is strong, right? Thoughts ruminate over and over in our minds about how and when we can revenge ourselves. We need to feel that good has won out and we have been vindicated.

Jesus stood before the High Priest and then Pilate listening while all manner of slander regarding Him was tossed into the arena of His trial, yet He spoke not a word. I wonder if he was mortified inside. Did He want to ball up His fist and pay out a little retribution of His own? He was, after all, man as well as God. It's easy to believe He endured the wrong in silence if He was only God. God is above everything. But His humanity endured the wrong, as well. How?? This is where I choose to interject the quote above. His right and His honor were committed to God's keeping. This ordinadry quote takes on new life when placed in this situation.

It is the same for us, too. "Commit your right and honor to God's keeping". He leads us through difficult places - He leads us through, but He does not leave us there. Every wrong we endure, every praise we receive is part of His process in our lives to create the character that Jesus exhibited in us. The next time you suffer at the hands of someone else remember Jesus' actions and ask yourself if your right and honor are committed to God.

Blessed

Rick, my most excellent husband, and I have been married for 34 years, come this Sunday. In this period of time we have witnessed so many things. We have been blessed with four children, all of whom make us proud to be parents. We, as a family, have lived on two continents and vacationed on three. I was fortunate to homeschool my brood and in doing so spent every waking minute with them so I did not miss a thing in their growing up. It's all in my storehouse of memories. All of our precious grandparents have departed for more congenial accomodations. One sweet baby who we never got to know is with them. Boy or Girl, we don't know but it makes no difference to us. He/She was ours and we missed out on everthing with them. We survived, though, just as many people before us have, and countless others will do.
We've celebrated birthdays, holidays, and special occasions galore. How wonderful to get to spend all these precious moments with the one man I adore. He makes me laugh and yes, he sometimes makes me cry. He tells me I'm beautiful when I know he's lying but he tells me anyway. He is my defender, my knight in shining armour. He is mine alone and his lover's heart belongs to me and none other. I cherish him and thank God for these 34 years. Not to sound too greedy but another 34 years of the same would not hurt my feelings:)

Just when you thought it was safe to back into the water...

Okay- I've been cruisin' along at work- no sign of the "change wave" when suddenly it crests right under my feet and I'm knocked for a loop. You would think I would keep expecting it to come back but I refuse to live constantly on my guard . So I allow myself to be lulled back into my comfort zone and then - POW!

On the bright side, the waves are becoming fewer and farther between. So now, what is left for me to do but - HANG TEN!!!!

A Tribute to my Sisters

I am blessed to have have two sisters- B.J. and Melody. In our "Brady Bunch" family, I am the oldest, B.J. came eighteen months after me and Melody is the baby sister.

B.J. is a visionary that sees what most people cannot or will not. She shoots for the moon and if she only lands in the stars, so what. At least she took the risk. She is a lot like our dad in that there is always a dream hatching or a scheme brewing. Her brain is constantly at work to make "things" happen. She also has an amazing capacity to care for others. If you are in need she will take care of you in every way possible. I think she feels best when she knows she is needed. She is so beautiful inside and out and, wherever she is there is music.

Melody is efficient, practical and extremely beautiful inside and out. She is steadfast in her devotion to God and family. She strikes me as a problem solver. You have a problem, she will listen and help you find the solution. She's great like that. As adults we have walked hand in hand through our different situations and she has always exhibited a grace and a poise under pressure that I can only hope to demonstrate. She is a gem and much like her name, a beautiful Melody that takes
music wherever she goes.

When I grow up I hope I am just like them:)

I'm Tired of this Program, Please Turn the Channel...

Today is Thursday and I have the day off. I should be happy except there is a fly in the ointment. I can't stop thinking about work. I dream about work, talk about work, whine about work, etc. I can't seem to stop. I have been in this position for four months and for four months it has dominated my life. Yuch!!!!! I am so overwhelmed with this situation that when I finally have a full day off, I'm still at work. Maybe I need a vacation, a get-away with my sweetheart. Someplace exotic would suit nicely. We could cruise the Carribbean or jet off to Maui. Shoot, I'd settle for Waco and a nice Mexican dinner if I could just separate my work life from my personnal life. HELP!!!!