Warmth of the Son

What a brisk morning! Too cold to sit on the porch, so I am enjoying this beautiful morning sitting on my dad's chair.

 I have a table and chair that used to belong to my Dad when he was alive. He would sit and drink his coffee, read the paper, and talk to the neighbors. When Mom sold the house, I asked for the table and chair. On the table I also have his ash tray and I also put a coffee cup. The hanging planter above is an old fishing bucket with metal fish hanging from it. You see, my dad loved to fish.

Sitting here, I feel the breeze, but can also feel the warmth of the sun on my face. I can hear my big wind chime and all the sounds of nature. When I close my eyes, I can even hear the trees.

Funny how the wind is cold, but the sun is so warm. Made me stop and reflect how when we have trials in our life we are not alone. Jesus is always there by our side. He is the warmth on our face. We are never alone. 

 Lord, increase my faith and trust in you. Please tell my dad I miss him and thank him for me for all he did for me.

 

Laughter

Oh, what a glorious day. I have been sitting on my rocking chair enjoying this beautiful morning. I have done my prayers and have been listening to my Peaceful Morning music. I h
ave been reflecting on laughter. Yesterday and Friday evening I attended a woman's conference with my daughter and my friend, and one of the speakers was a comedian. Well, she started her talk by making us laugh, and then out of nowhere went into her life story. Her life had been hard, but when she found Jesus, she found JOY in her life.

It made me think of my favorite picture of Jesus that I have hung in my bathroom. My laughing Jesus.

I think some of us take life's trials too hard. We have to relax more. We need more joy and laughter in our lives. We need to laugh more.

I know two beautiful ladies by the name of Letty. And both are full of laughter. I love their joy and their laughter. One of them posts the funniest things and makes us all laugh. She seems to post them when I need a good laugh.

I sometimes seem to take life too seriously. Tony takes life too easy. I guess we help each other, for I know sometimes he takes it too easy.

Yes, we need to acknowledge life's responsibilities, but we also have to be sure that we have joy in our lives.

 When we have Jesus in our lives and we trust that he will take care of us, life becomes less stressful.
Jesus I trust in you.