"I Am Thine Oh Lord"

This bird is leading Sunday morning prayer for several others that weren't in the picture. It was a quick one, but very sincerely given. 8-16-2015 Perryton, Texas.

If this looks like the moon to you, it isn't. It is the bright sun giving hope and encouragement to me this morning. Last night was a darker night for me than usual. 8-16-2015 Perryton, Texas.


Before the day ended yesterday I was thrown a curve. The day had been so good, and I was winning big time, but finally the surprise came. A curve ball was thrown at me, and I missed. I didn’t strike out, but I came down a notch or two. This Sunday morning I stayed home from church, because I had been up since 2:00 this morning. Rick went on to church. I met with my Lord here in my home and He lifted me up. Later I went to the back yard to get a fresh breath of air, and I watched the birds as they had their regular Sunday morning devotional. The sun couldn’t have been any brighter. “Thank you Lord.” I then recited the  entire 23 Psalms.

“The Lord is my Sheppard I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in paths of righteous for His name sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. I always repeat the phrase, “thy rod and thy staff they comfort me” several times. I know our Father has to discipline  us, but only because it’s best for us. I thank Him that He still cares for us even though we make mistakes.

I feel as though I was supposed to stay home this morning so God could deal with me personally. I truly did get a blessing through it all. I have been lifted up, and encouraged to keep on believing in spite of all the obstacles that get in the way. Every human being is given their share of hardships. Some more than others, so I am always thankful for my problems being as easy as they are. I will be slipping off to find a relaxing good time very soon. I know when I need to be excused from my regular normal chores. A few days of total pleasure can work miracles in our lives. God created all things even the pleasures in life. I believe He is pleased when I get away to a place where I can forget all my worries and enjoy myself for awhile. In the meantime I will finish the work I have started, and shove on to a happy environment. I will meet my friends again when I get back from my recreational spot of interest. We all need that time of thinking things through.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp