March Reflections

 

Wallpaper Safari

 

March Weather

 

March came in like a lamb, but that lamb got chased off by a lion.

 

 Reading

 

I have been reading, when the mood strikes me A.W. Tozer’s book, The Essential Tozer, it contains three of his books. Some days I just don’t feel like reading. I realized I had only read one book this year. So, I picked up my copy of “Foxe’s Book of Martyrs” and read it. I had forgotten that the author included the apostles in that book. I found that quite interesting.

 

 Blessings

 

In my journal, each week I have a page where I list three praises/blessings for that day. One of the nicest blessings I have received in a long time was my neighbor, a shut in, called to me as I was going into our house. I have had little contact with her, but she took the time to stick her head out her door and greet me. I pray for her daily.

 

 St. Patrick’s Day

 

Our church has a new tradition. On the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day, our praise band plays Irish hymns with authentic Irish instruments. This year, the church had an Irish Soup Lunch. The proceeds are going to the high school band boosters. Our praise band is composed of young musicians from our high school. The praise band is led by the band director at the school.

 

 Something Funny Happened to Me

 

An author, a Facebook friend whom I have met, celebrated his 70^th birthday. His wife and daughter asked most of his FB friends to send him a birthday card. I didn’t get the message. He said for anyone who didn’t get the message that he would still accept greeting cards. I sent one of those that had a matching envelope. I received a FB personal message from him. He had received a beautiful envelope from me that had been torn but had no card in it. He thanked me anyway for the thought.

 

 Writing

 

I wrote a poem about Jesus. I call it “Jesus Arose” I may post it close to Easter. It felt good to be able to write poetry again.

 

 

It was my turn to give a Children’s Moments message this month. I always try to tie my message to the season or to an upcoming holiday. I chose to tell them that on that day spring was OFFICIALLY here. The adults in the congregation liked the sound of that thought. Several of the adults gestured or said they liked my message.

 

I spent one evening researching and most of the next day writing on this month’s (April’s) theme. It felt good to be able to do that. 

 

Working On

 

I am scheduled to be hostess for our women’s circle in May. We seem to focus on holidays of the months we meet. I will give the lesson on Hannah, the mother of Samuel. I have done some research about her. I also will try to have some sort of table decorations in the vein of celebrating mothers.

 

The Spiritual Fruit- JOY.

In March, I spent time reading and blogging about joy. I enjoyed the lessons I learned through the study. Joy and happiness are not the same thing. Joy comes from Jesus within us. Happiness comes from outside sources. Joy is lasting; happiness is fleeting.