Praying to See Nothing

It is past midnight. I just completed my first work shift of the week and pedaled home in darkness with a midnight blue sky backlighting the mountain range to the east. It was beautiful!

My winter clothes finally made it out of summer hibernation at a friend's house and made a huge difference in warmth; in fact, two clothing layers were rather damp from perspiration. All in all it was a comfortable and beautiful ride despite the late hour and work fatigue.

The only thing that diminishes my ability to relax and enjoy the ride is the fear of moose and mentally/physically impaired drivers. I have prayed to GOD, asking him to keep the moose as far from my vicinity as possible; I do not even want to see them at all for fear of being stomped to death. Praying through scriptural promises is wonderful to keep my mind focused as I whiz past forested or dark brushy areas. Even so, I must have sounded amusing to GOD's ears one evening as I cried out "Please GOD, no moose, please GOD, no moose, please GOD, no moose" or when my fears capture my emotions simultaneously during a mental search for a new verse to remind GOD of yet another promise to me.

Surely, as my flawless Heavenly Father, He knows my fears and concerns, sees my needs, hears my cry, and delights to make His presence known to both me and the stomping moose. He Who calmed seas and brought dead to life can surely distract a protective mother moose. He Who delivered Daniel from the lions den, Noah from the flood, and the children of Israel from a pursuing Egyptian army can certainly keep my needs met. Surely He is trustworthy and faithful to keep promises.

Even so, I like to put my hand in His and test His strength. It is no match for the things of this world. The question isn't GOD's promise and ability, but my faithfulness and trust in Him.

Just so you know....I have not seen one moose, except driving with a friend. Needless to say, I felt pretty safe, but if a car can provide that reassurance, certainly I can have Blessed Assurance with GOD!

Wise Beyond Her Years

I must share this! It is too precious!

Children have such great capacity for knowledge and goodness!

Let's give them everything we have!

Under the Veiled Moonlight

During my midnight bike ride home last night, the moon was veiled behind a gauzey mist of clouds which turned the otherwise black sky into a glorious true midnight blue. Despite the 'negatives' that accompany a night time bike ride, once I get my rhythm in stride I love the fresh frozen air, the variegated sky, the alone time of sweet communion with GOD and all that He teaches me in that commute.

This autumn has been so clear and crisp that the stars are great giants; I have called them 'pinholes in the floorboards of Heaven'! Those moments of concealed darkness reveal GOD's presence and face turned upon me. Safety, adoration, goodness, blessings and withholdings and much more come tumbling from the fountain of my heart. GOD has been good to me.

The few times it has rained, it has done so during the night, or during my work shift and subsequetly dried before my bike ride which has kept me dry in the absence of rain gear.

Winter is so beautiful and I am looking forward to it with eager anticipation. However, snow is late in its arrival again this year while I make arrangements to coordinate the retrieval of my winter woolens.

While I love to see moose, I have specifically asked GOD to withhold them while I bike. Not one has crossed my path. There is a forested area along my route that is a favourite for moose and one which my most fervent prayers and petitions are never ceasing. So far to date GOD has sent at least one motor vehicle, in what I have called my 'mechanical angels' to prepare the way before me! I thank GOD every day for these, and smile in amusement that He has given me a tangible view of His protecting hand.

This week, while beginning evening shift, He brought the moon on its way to its full figure, to light the night and make it more cheerful.

There are so many ways that GOD has been good to me; these are but a few of my night time blessings!

Autumns' Tunic

It is that time of year! The landscape has put her leafy wardrobe away in exchange for her woolen frost cloak. For a few weeks past, flashes of colour emblazened the branches and fell to the ground, soon to be covered in the deep slumber of winter. Farewell to the warm sun....see you on the flip side!

I LOVE OUR FLAG!!!