CAN YOU HEAR IT? CAN YOU SEE IT? IT'S ALL AROUND YOU!

Consider intently, the life all around you..... your neighborhood, your community,  your job, and yes, even your church... 

 One doesn't have to look far to see it or listen long to hear it.......

There's a hunger!  There's a need!  There's a passion!  

FOR MORE!

  MORE WHAT?  

Encouragement...  Strength....  Inspiration...  Understanding...  Depth...  Unity....

Fulfillment...   Joy...   Contentment...   Togetherness...    Hope...

I recently prepared and shared some scrolls with a group of beautiful women (and moms)  in my life. 

The scrolls held a three-fold purpose...

1.  To offer an intentional focus 

2.  To spur them on and encourage their hearts 

3.   To inspire them to read, to write and to pray....HIS WORD 

(and I'm leading the way) 

Writing Psalm 119: 90 this morning, reminds me that, "his faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth He created".  

This brings great comfort and peace to my heart as I prepare to celebrate my own daughter becoming a mama.  I hold onto this great truth for my precious first grandbaby.  

I'm so grateful for the things in our lives that bring us the "MORE" we all desire. 

But I want to encourage you today,  through all of the busy-ness, through all of the striving, 

Consider intently....

To Read His Word!  To Write His Word!  To Pray His Word!  

You'll be amazed at what you hear, at what you see....an how it will change your hunger, your needs and your passion.  

My child, keep my words and store up my commands within you, guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.  Bind them on your fingers, write them on the tablet of your heart.  Proverbs 3:1-3

Crystal

BLESSED ARE YOU --- A MOTHER'S DAY TRIBUTE

The hallways of time hold dear a treasure chest of memories.  Each treasure and every memory, tell a story.   The rows and rows of neatly stacked, brilliantly colored boxes are filled with unfailing love, laughter and the warmth and comfort of togetherness.  These boxes by far outnumber the other boxes, but to be heartfelt, is to examine ALL of the   treasures.  There are some slightly tarnished silver tools in one corner.  They represent the values and lessons of hard work.  The

empty space over to the side represents the discipline of doing without or making the most of what little we did have.  Scattered throughout various places in my treasure chest are some grey looking boxes, tattered and worn from tears and struggles that adversity and heartache rendered.  

           A cracked and delicate teapot wrapped in a lace doily signifies to me the never ending pouring out of wisdom thru gentle words, and sometimes necessarily harsh words.  At the center of it all lies the most cherished treasure of all....a small leather bible.  This is a constant reminder to grow in faith and worship and praise, and to always know where to find "guidance in" or "shelter from" the storm.  Your example, your love and your encouragement have remained steady through the good and the bad, through doors opening, and yes, even some doors closing. Thru the ever changing seasons in our lives, you have given to me as a daughter.....as a friend.....as a wife.....and as a MOTHER, more than I could ever have asked for!

You have sacrificed much to give me tangible treasures!  But, the ones that are most precious go to the depth of my being and make me who I am today.  These are by far.....more precious than rubies. 

My daughter Sarah, My mother Julia, and Me

BLESSED ARE YOU! 

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 

Love, 

Crystal