It’s been a while since I’ve written….don’t ask, but today I’m back at it and doing double duty writing to the http://www.fiveminutefriday.com prompt “Breathe” and sharing “My Four Somethings” over at http://www.heathergerwing.com in the same post. Feel free to click over and see what others have to say. I know you won’t be disappointed!
Breathing In
September Share Four Somethings
Something Loved
“For the Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4 (NLT)
I’m not a fan of hot weather. There’s just something about the summer air that feels stifling. My mind, body, and soul seem to always be gasping for refreshment; but September has offered the respite I’ve been longing for. Fall has arrived here in the mountains where I live, and coming along with it are the cooler temperatures I love. Bright blue skies, open windows, leaves dancing on crisp breezes…. I’m breathing Fall in!
Something Read
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous-how well I know it. Psalm 139:14 (NLT)
As I wrote last month, I’ve had an avoidance of reading and it has followed me from August into September. But I’m determined to change that and this is the book that’s going to do it! Most people who know me would NOT say that I’m an Introvert, but I am. I’m not sure why, but I’ve always done my best to try and act like an Extrovert. Just a guess, but it’s probably been an attempt to be “like everyone else”. (We all know how that goes, don’t we!) Trying to be someone you’re not is exhausting! Anyone out there know what I’m talking about? The words on the back cover of this new book resonate so with me:
“Holly Gerth shares everything you need to know to… help you beat your struggles and maximize your strengths so you can live with clarity, courage, and confidence in a world that needs what only you can give.”
“What only you can give”…God didn’t create us to be someone else and I’m anxious to learn more from “The Powerful Purpose of Introverts”. Who knows? Maybe I’ll finally begin (at 61) to marvel in the authentic, wonderfully complex me! I’m breathing possibility in!
Something Treasured
“And now, may it please you to bless the house of your servant, so that it may continue forever before you. For you have spoken, and when you grant a blessing to your servant, O Sovereign LORD, it is an eternal blessing!” 2 Samuel 7:29 (NLT)
Being together with those I love, anytime, anywhere is wonderful; but oh, how I treasure the times we gather here at home! The end of September found our house full of activity, noise, and pure joy as our kids and grandkids gathered to celebrate family birthdays. Even my Mother-in-love got in on the fun! Four generations together: catching up, telling stories, eating, and laughing, and playing. This house and all those in it were blessed. I’m breathing gratitude in!
Something Ahead
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 (NIV)
Looking ahead, it’s still not easy to do in these uncertain times. I must admit that I’ve struggled a bit this month. Even though I recognize how truly blessed I am, discouragement and defeat have tried to blindfold my mind’s eye, strangle my heart, and smother my soul. I need reviving! Can I get an “Amen”? Wouldn’t you know, that at just the right time this new study has come along. “Praying for Revival” begins next week and I’ll be joining in. A God wink for sure! I’m looking ahead and I’m breathing in HOPE!
“Let everything that breathes sing praises to the LORD!
Praise the LORD!
Psalm 150:6
What about you? What has your September brought? What are you “breathing in”? I’d love for you to share in the comments! As always, I so appreciate you being here with me and my rambling thoughts. God Bless!
I’m so happy that you got to spend time with your family! Two months more and I get to see my grandson again :). September has been HOT–one of the worst I can remember with just one day of rain all month. Things are dry and I struggle to keep un-grumpy when I have to go outside ;). I loved Holley’s book!
Goodness, I’m behind in my responses! Sorry, Anita! Waiting is so hard when it comes to seeing family! I’m glad you’ll soon be with yours again! I can’t tell you what it means to me that you would take time out of your busy schedule to stop in here. Thank you so much!
Don’t we all need reviving (some days more than others) but always need a fresh breathe from God on our minds, our hearts and through our souls. Praying that this month ahead will be one of refreshing for you! Glad you were able to write today – and join the link-ups!! Blessings –
We do need that Fresh Breath! I’m sorry to be so delayed in responding Jennifer. I so appreciate you taking your time to comment and encourage! You have blessed me!
I’m praying for revival,
for this path to turn,
for one way lies survival;
if we don’t change, we burn.
I’m praying for a change of heart
to sweep across the land,
lest our country come apart
and no longer stand
for freedom that men died for,
for rights that were bestowed,
for Lady Lib’s bright golden door
that never should be closed.
Dear Lord, help us change our tack;
please, Lord, do not turn your back!
Oh Andrew, from your keyboard to God’s ears!! I so agree with this lovely poem you’ve written and I pray we do change! Thank you for sharing your talent with me.
Beautiful photos. Your so right God didn’t create us to be anyone else. I completely get the intro/extrovert thing. I also am struggling with picking up a book currently. A thing I need to change too. Loretta FMF #4
I’m glad to know it’s not just me Loretta. I’m not sure why I’ve stopped reading. I have been watching a series on Netflix in the evenings so maybe that’s it. I so appreciate you taking time to comment. It means a lot to me. God Bless!
Cindy it always amuses me what some people consider hot. I’m sure it’s hotter here than in Michigan but to this girl raised in the sultry summers of Maryland on the coast of the Chesapeake Bay, here is a balm! lol And no mosquitoes!! Anyway, as always, have enjoyed your writing, your pictures, your quotes and they always add something special to my day when I read them. Thank you!! <3
Oh my! I’ve been to the Chesapeake Shore once and I couldn’t breathe! Haha! No mosquitos is a plus! Thank you for your kind words, LaVonne. They are balm for my soul!