Wednesday, September 30, 2020
After The Moon Showed Up
last evening before dark the moon showed up with surprising about it. I thought to myself it's because
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Monday, September 21, 2020
The scraps from many garments
It's so nice to be home after a week visiting two of my sisters in Oklahoma Cty. I had a great time, but as the old saying goes, theirs no place like home. I made in home in time to attend church last Sunday. I had missed the two previous Sundays. After church everything went right back in order as always. I'm looking forward to next Sunday/ My two sisters are suppose to come to see me this next week end if nothing happens. If they don't make it I will be enjoying a nice pot luck dinner at church in celebration of a couple of newly weds. I'm sure my sisters won't be staying past Sunday, so I may have to miss the special dinner, but that is alright. We will be having another one in November celebrating the note pay-off of our church. I have always enjoyed pot luck dinners at church.
I am on the last stitches of finishing up a queen size quilt. I pieced the top several years ago, but put in away without quilting it. Recently I got it out and starting it. Every stitch is by hand, and my fingers are feeling the abuse. My daughter has already told me she wants to be the next in line for this quilt. She said she loved it, because most of the pieces of material are from clothes I made her when she was growing up. She remembers every garment from all the different pieces. Come to think of it that is kind of interesting, and makes for a great keep sake. I won't say how old she is now, but she is a grandmother. No daughter could ever be loved more by a mother than my love for her. I feel that same love for me.
Sorry to say, but the blog spot I have used for several years has changed, and I cannot use it any longer. I will try using face book for awhile, but it too may soon change everything. We are living in a fast, changing world now, and I don't like it. As long as they don't take my television I will be fine. I got to keep up with what's going on in this old world even though I can't change anything. I do believe it helps us to make some pretty important decisions sometimes. I think God is the real inventor of all great technology, and that for a special reason. I thank Him for giving me an opportunity to see Him at work every day of my life. I feel same, and secure only because of Him. I feel loved by Him, and know I do not deserve it. His peace is free just for the asking. I ask a lot. How great is our God! How great is our Christian brothers, and sisters whom we share our worship services with! We have so much to be thankful for.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "A Funny Man With A Serious Message"
Jean's Comment's: "A Funny Man With A Serious Message": Funny, but serious at the same time. Read more. 9-6-2020 Perryton, TX I drove by a used car lot and this guy ...
"A Funny Man With A Serious Message"
I drove by a used car lot
and this guy was making all kinds of motions trying to get people to
come and buy a vehicle. It was so funny I had to stop and take a
picture. He really was getting a lot of attention if nothing else.
It's nice to find something to laugh about theses days since most
people are very depressed about our country. I don't think patience
is going to help the situation, as seemingly that is what our
traitors are asking for. I believe it is going to take a full-fledged
war in order to redeem our country. The longer we hold off the more
apt we are to give more time for the enemy to carry out their plan.
They already have several back-up plans just waiting to be used as
they are needed for them to completely destroy our country. I can see
nothing but an awful battle coming after the election is over. I
believe several of our Perryton wise men, and women have been seeing
this coming for quite some time, and have made some preparations for
it. A few months ago the decisions were made to make some changes in
our small community that people thought was crazy. Now we are
beginning to think those crazy leaders made some wise changes. I
won't go into detail as to what I have in mind, but I must not be the
only one who is seeing through this. I can say I am glad to be living
here more than any other place during these troubling times. We do
have some mighty sharpshooters here. We also have some faith-dwellers
who I hope will be able to keep down a lot of violence.
Let me tell you what I think. I hope I am at least partly wrong. I believe we have a President who will not give into defeat to our enemies. I believe he has been chosen by The Almighty God to take the rulership of this country when worse comes to worse. I believe that is the last thing this President would want to do, but has the guts to do it. I believe he has a big majority of the people to stand with him, and do what has to be done. I even believe God will give victory without a long, drawn-out bloody battle. I truly believe that so much till I have peace even believing that. I say, let us not let this evil linger on any longer. It's plain that there will be no end without a civil war. Let us take the power God gave us to heart, and stop this evil destruction of our Christian Nation. I believe it could happen before the election, and if not shortly after.
I plan to attend a meeting next week with some fellow, local citizens who are forming a committee to help President Trump win this battle. We will be making a start, and this meeting is not just any old meeting. There are some very serious leaders who will be attending. For any of you who would like to attend this meeting who strongly believe our President needs our help just call our City Mayor, Carrie Symons, and be counted for a sack lunch that will be provided for just $10.00. This special meeting will be this Wednesday, September 9. pre lunch time. You need to make the call no later than Monday.
God Bless
Friday, September 4, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "A Day To Rest From Labor"
Jean's Comment's: "A Day To Rest From Labor": My flag of glory. I love it now, and forever. Much blood has been shed for me to fly this flag. Thank you Lord, and all your warriors for ...
"A Day To Rest From Labor"
My flag is waving proudly
this Labor Day week-end. My neighbors are waving theirs also. We all
are claiming victory for our great nation, and President Trump. The
President is speaking at this time telling us how much the ecomony
has improved since the liberals, with the help of China, shut it
down. The unemployment is down a lot, and everything is looking great
for America again. After the fourth time the democrats have failed
again to destroy our country. They did destroy a lot of lives, and
billions of dollars of tax payer's money, but their goal was to hand
America over to China before they got brought to justice for their
terrible crimes. The war against evil is not over, but we do have the
enemy running fast to avoid the death sentence. I predict they will
get caught in time. They cannot hide from God, and He will not let
them get by without punishment. How thankful I am to have a just God.
Everyone gets what they deserve, and without repentence they cannot
ever have peace. I fear many will die in their unforgiven sin.
The bible tells us that one day to God is like a thousand years to us. Those of us who think we are getting old, probably are like imfants to God. Maybe that is why He has so much patience with us. The bible also teaches at some point in our lives we reach the age of accountability. In saying that I believe everyone is equal in God's eyes. He has no favorites. That should make us all want to shout. To any who are seeking agreement from others, let me tell you that may be nice, but the only One who matters about our life style is our Heavenly Father. We must have a one on one friendship with Jesus. He must come first even before our family. When we make Jesus first in our lives He will take care of all our problems. He will even give us pleasure, and freedom to enjoy our life, just like our earthly fathers did. So to all who are trusting God, have a great Labor Day week-end, and don't forget to honor your Heavenly Father in everything you do. He will bring you home safely, and refill your serious mind with the task you must do.
God Bless
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "Playing A Game With Two Fighting Hopefuls"
Jean's Comment's: "Playing A Game With Two Fighting Hopefuls": A few supports have shown up early for the game. Thank God for never-give-uppers. 9-3-2020 Perryton, TX The Perryton Ranger football p...
"Playing A Game With Two Fighting Hopefuls"
The Perryton Ranger football players will play their second game of the season tonight. Their first game with Dalhart was cut short last week after a transformer blew at the field, and they had to quit near the second half. Like everything else at this time in our great America, the football sport is second to none. It's very hard for our Perryton boys to keep the spirit going, although they are still putting everything they have into it. The team is playing the Childress Bobcats tonight, with the Bobcats winning their first game with Panhandle. 1-0. I have to wonder how much longer the football sport will continue. Can we as a nation ever recover from this awful plague the liberal left, with China's help, put on us? It is not only the football players who are having a hard time, the entire country is struggling to keep going. If only people would realize that the only way things will get better is to call upon God, and when He answers we must not forget and go back to the old sinful ways. It could mean that many more will die before the paeple wake up. All the Christians can do is pray, and take the knocks that comes with evil people mocking God. We are in the world with those evil doers so we must suffer as an innocent bystander. God will be there beside us though, and will make things better to endure. I am saying these things because I am now reading the Old Testament, and it is making a believer out of me. God does not lie, and He is not a coward. He demands respect now, and forever. There were usually forty yesrs or more between the ponishment phase in the Israelits time, but God never failed to do what He said He would do. God is still the same yesterday, today, and forever. We can have peace if we trust, and obey His command.
I don't like writing blogs like this, but I do not believe I can be exempt from it. We as Christians have a duty to speak for God, whether we like it or not. I want to continue to be blessed by my Heavenly Father. Jesus said, “not my will, but thine be done.” Can we expect more favor than Jesus? We don't deserve any part of what Jesus conquered, but because of Him we can share His wonderful victory. So I say to all let us face these troubling times with thanksgiving that Jesus paved the way for us.
God Bless
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "One Tall Gracious Lady"
Jean's Comment's: "One Tall Gracious Lady": Who is she? Does she exist? I think so, but can't identify her. 9-2-2020 Perryton, TX This painting I did some time ago prompt...
"One Tall Gracious Lady"
While we all do not want to be admired by an audience, we do need to be the best person we can possibly be. In some ways we need to twinkle like the stars, and go with the flow. We need not to think that our ways are the only way. Thank God for making everyone different. Thank God that I don't want to be anyone else, just who God made me to be. That may mean I don't always get invited to the social gatherings, but I could care less. God will use me wherever He choses. I do appreciate talented, and special speakers, dedicated, and working for a good cause, but we have to forfiet some things for impossible reasons. Therefore, I accept the can, and cant's and thank God that I could have had much pleasure if things had been different. I am interested mostly for one purpose, that is to make it to heaven, and be reunited with all my loved ones, and friends. I believe that is what everyone should be working for daily. I don't want to rock my way into heaven. I want to go in shouting. I want to be one of those Saints that go marching in. Until such time may I be a blessing, and enjoy evey day I have left here on earth. I have too much of God's love to be always critizing someone, although I do believe we must avoid the very appearance of evil. God told us to do so in His Word. I am a strong supported of President Trump, and I hardly every sign off without acknowledging that. I truly believe he is God's man for America at this time. I do all I can for him, and he appreciates everything I do.
God Bless
Monday, August 31, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "My Three Hats"
Jean's Comment's: "My Three Hats": The third hat is nearest the flowers. It is special. A new trend for me. 8-31-2020 Perryton, TX I am the owner now of three hats. ...
"My Three Hats"
I am the owner now of three hats. A friend gave the first one to me, and I liked it so much I bought two more to go with it. I am always on the look out for another one to add to the collection. I have worn all three of these hats to church, and I can almost hear all the comments. But I only get smiles from the ladies as a reaction to my wierdness, They did tell me I am not weird, that they liked them. I have always had a shoe, and purse collection, but now I have a hat collection. Some days life is so exciting, and other days I think I am tired of everything. I had never thought of wearing a hat until this dear friend gave me one of her favorites. I didn't think I would recognize her anymore after she gave me her trademark. But she had another one almost like it. I don't think she ever goes anywhere that requires dressing up, without her hat. This has been her trademark ever since I've know her which is years. She is a special kind of person, and I feel special when I wear her hat. The two hats you see good in the picture are my frickies, and the special one does not show as well. Just the same I need a hat to top me off whatever I am wearing.
I have enjoyed quilting today while I watched some boring television from Democrat president candidate, Joe Biden. I feel sure every word he spoke was coming from a teleprompter, and almost every word was a lie. How on earth did America get turned into a mental institution that lets some of it's out patients run for president? No harm for Joe Biden, but behold those who have used him for their political ambition for they are headed to the woodshed. I must find some way to stop watching television so much. No joke about it we are being exposed to every evil thing in hell, and only if we wake up and take notice will we be able to keep our sanity. I don't know how to impress the weaklings enough, but I am sure Satan is on one of his warpaths like never before. The Christians can stay strong, and keep the victory, but no luke-warm person can stand the tribulation that keeps getting worse by the day. Nothing on earth should matter more than keeping our hearts right with God. We can do that by praying, and reading our bibles daily. There is no other way. I personally am fighting a battle daily, but because of my faith in God I always come out a winner. We all have that same opportunity. Never be denied.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "God Hasn't Forsaken Us"
Jean's Comment's: "God Hasn't Forsaken Us": Rain after all. Almost an inch. Thank you Lord. 8-30-2020 Perryton, TX Praise the Lord! we did get a nice rain l...
"God Hasn't Forsaken Us"
Praise the Lord! we did get a nice rain last night. Almost an inch. It's been much cooler today, and yes enjoyable also. I haven't seen that rainbow yet so maybe we will get some more rain.
We had a good church service today, and it was obvious that everyone was happy, and feeling blessed. The pastor was preaching from the Old Testament, and since I am reading through the Old Testament everything he talked about was so fresh on my mind. It was almost like having a big, jucy t-bone steak straight from the grill. And just like t-bone steak some of the Old Testament is hard to digest. I believe we all would be better off if we took it more to heart. The same God that blessed, and disciplined the Israelits is the same God that does the same with us today. Some people would like to think only the New Testament is for them, but I could not disagree more. Yes, we are now living under grace, but we still have some Old Testament laws to follow. Jesus said, “ I came not into the world to destroy the Old Testament, but to fulfill it.” I believe every word in the bible is just what it says. Those who try to make something else out of it is just making their own lives more miserable.
My Sunday afternoon has been nice. I took Chuck some lunch, then came home and ate my lunch of nachos, and cantaloupe. Had peach pie for dessert. After lunch I started working on my quilt. I'm making progress, but oh my at the work involved. I've set a goal to have it finished in one more week. I know I can do it.
What I'm really looking forward to is coming up in just over a week. September the 9th, I have been invited to a special meeting at Perryton's most posh club to show support for our President, Donald Trump. The Republican candidate for our district, Ronny Jackson, will be present also. This is a wake-up call for all Republican voters who want to keep our country from becoming a socialist, and ruled by China, communist if you please. Our county does not have to worry about enough Trump supporters to cause a land slide, but the worry is having the votes robbed from us. Hopefully we will learn some ways to help prevent this Satanic evil. I am hearing from many of our wisest Politicans that this is the most important election our country has ever had. And it is the most apt to be rigged by the left, and their powerful China country. The latest news today stated that China is preparing for one of the greatest defeat efforts ever know of. All Christians should be praying around the clock for God to intervene. Don't be like the foolish virgins who did not have enough oil in their lamps to meet the bridegroom. Do not depend upon someone else to help you. This is your deal.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "The Youngest Of The Sun Flowers"
Jean's Comment's: "The Youngest Of The Sun Flowers": In the garden alone, but look how beautiful. 8-29-2020 Perryton TX This perfect sunflower is one of a few that is sti...
"The Youngest Of The Sun Flowers"
In the garden alone, but look how beautiful. 8-29-2020 Perryton TX
This perfect sunflower is one of a few that is still lingering on. The bees have had a good eating place for quite awhile now. I tried to catch a shot of a big bee of some kind who was eating away on a flower, but it always flew before I could get a picture. This summer has been a very hot, and unusual one, but I hate to see what is coming to take it's place. I am not a winter person, but I guess I would miss it if it didn't come. We still didn't get any rain, and it keeps teasing us. However, I'm thankful I don't live on the east coast. Hurricane Laura has done a lot of damage down there. Our President is down there at this time checking things out. He lost no time getting there. Most people know he will quickly bring comfort to those who has lost everything they had. This President is God's man of the time. Oh! how I love to pray for him every night before I go to bed. He certainly doesn't feel like a stranger to me. I would welcome him into my home for a cup of coffee. He knows how much I have worked for him out of my home by internet. I suppose someone keeps him informed. He actknowledges me often, and I am the proud owner of a signed document by President Trump.
I have had the pleasure of
watching, and listening to different commentators on television today
while working on my quilt. I hardly put my quilt down long enough to
eat. I'm anxious to get it finished. After church tomorrow I will
work on it again. I had to quit for the day and get my bubble bath,
and fix my hair. Always anxious to see what God has for us each
Sunday. I love being back in the church I became a member of, and was
active in for many years. It's been like 64 years ago, but because of
difficulties the church suffered from I became a member of another
church for 35 years. I am still a member of that second church, but
am fully attending my “first love,” church. I pray God will let
me live out the rest of my life there. I raised all four of my
children here, and they have to feel like it is the church they
remember as a home church also. There has been some changes, but not
anything I cannot accept until God says “I'm calling unto you to
keep my first instructions, and I will bless you again.” It is
coming without a doubt, but I just don't know when. I followed my
call, and I'm hoping others will do the same. If my husband can see
me now, I know he is shouting the glory. He loved this church so
much, but was hesitant to follow the orders he felt ungodly. I feel
sure that attitude will never take center stage in our church again.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Friday, August 28, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "Rain Bless Us Now"
Jean's Comment's: "Rain Bless Us Now": The sun is surrounded by rain clouds I hope. 8-28-2020 Perryton, TX The picture I have posted is a true im...
"Rain Bless Us Now"
The picture I have posted
is a true image of the sun today, August 28. 2020 at 6:30 p m. with a
temperature of 104. I hope it is a sign of rain. It would be so nice
to have a good long period of slow rain. At night the temperature
drops to 64 degree, but in a short while it is up in the nineties.
Today it really showed off. I have stayed inside all day long except
for a message I had to deliver early this morning for about ten
minutes. I spent about an hour talking with my sister in Oklahoma
City. She said there it rained yesterday for thirty minutes with the
sun shinning. She looked for a rainbow, but never did see one. I
would love to see a beautiful rainbow, and would take a picture of
it, and post it on face book. I have been lucky enough to do that
before, but not in a long time.
I have spent eight hours
today working on a quilt top that I had put away about ten years ago.
I have it about one-third of the way finished, and then never no more
hand work the rest of my life. However, I am proud of the way this
quilt is turning out. It would not pass anyones inspection but mine.
That's about the way with all of my creations. I do them to please
myself. My daughter always cheers me on, or I might not keep making
things. I like that I can listen to television while I work on
sewing, or painting. Otherwise I would never miss the speaches, and
conventions that President Trump gives. I would leave all creative
ideas for the birds. At this time in my life God, and country are the
most important things to me.
I'm not for sure, but I
think I have been limited to less words on my blog anymore, and I
better stop now. I usually write 500 words, but may have to settle
for less. I hope I'm wrong, but we will see.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "Patience Almost Gone"
Jean's Comment's: "Patience Almost Gone": I've shown this painting before, but I'm having trouble getting new pictures to post. I don't catch onto changes easy. Still t...
"Patience Almost Gone"
This is a test to see if
I'm back on track with my blog. I've lost two or three, and can't
even retrive them. Somehow I get cut off in the middle of my writing,
and cannot get back on. If this one work I'll try to get back on
schedule.
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Never Forsake Your Church
Never forsake your church
What a dynamic sermon we heard in church this morning! The pastor was definitely fired up, and he was ready for bear. He was fed up with what is going on in our country today, in our churches, and in our schools. He said that people were going to have to get an attitude that reaches farther than the walls of the church. One of the words he used a lot was authority. Stating from scripture where the Apostle Paul told the people they had the authority to denounce evil, and do it without fear. He said over and over I'm fed up. Well I agree with him on that, but I believe I am lacking in authority power. I know what the bible teaches about suffering for Jesus Christ, and although we cannot be excused from that, I hesitate to bring it on. I had to wonder this morning if the Pastor really knew what we may be facing if we denounced this evil rioting outside our church walls. However, I could hardly wait to tell him what a great sermon he preached, and I hoped we would be hearing more. We must, just must, stand up for Jesus no matter what the price may be.
Before the sermon began the pastor had all the children who attend school to come to the front of the church and be prayed over for all the problems they are facing in school. This brought tears to all eyes, and I was so saddened by the terrible situation which I knew about. My friends there is absolutely no hope for peace again unless God pours out His wrath much worse than He already has. We can give up, and give in, but our problem will still be real. In fact if we get God angry with us it will be much worse than our enemies anger with us. We are, no doubt, facing a time of choosing right or wrong. I don't think we can ride the fence much longer. I do believe all Christians should band together in their own church, and hold onto the unchanging power of God. No longer do I believe just a social gathering will ever get us through this crisis. Forsaking the assembling of ourselves together is also forbidden by God. Wake up ye Christians, and shake off the dust, and become active again in the House of God. I wait to hear that trumpet call to start up the shouting. The walls of evil shall also come down just like the walls of Jericho did. I do not want to call it quits. God has done too much for me to forsake His House of Worship now. I would rather be taken from the church than out of my home. I love my home, but God's House comes first. No one can say that the churches are not drying up. This was prophesied, and it is happening. I pray I will be one of the last ones to die from church fever.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
"Always A Smile Even If It's A Morning Glory"
Always a smile even if it's a morning glory
The sun was late coming up this morning, cloudy skies; But God always provides another beautiful scene to start the day off with a happy attitude. The Morning Glories were so pretty, and I was surprised to see them blooming. They are just now starting to bloom this late in the summer. I had not watered them at all, so I wasn't expecting any blooms this year. I have to appreciate their determination to show up, and show off. They don't like the sun, and since the sun was late showing up, the Morning Glories were able to wait till I saw them as they are not in a very noticeable place. I noticed them from my computer room window. This room is the farthest in the back of my house, and very close to the fence. I'm so thankful for the love of God that never leaves us hurting for long. Yes, being humans we do get hurt oftentimes. That gives Satan a chance to pour it on us big time. He makes all our little worries seem like mountains. But God never fails to put him on the run. My spiritual strength is not to be taken lightly. As Paul the Apostle said, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me.” I share Paul's attitude. No one except Jesus ever suffered more than Paul. We cannot expect a bed of roses every day of our lives. Jesus never had it, and never could any of us expect more favor from God the Father than His only begotten Son received.
I will count this day as a stepping stone for tomorrow. I expect blessings to follow all my worries, in spite of how serious they may seem today. “Faith is the victory that overcomes the world.” “My eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” I trust I can make everyone who is discouraged to wait a little longer. Victory is nearer than you think. All things will pass away, but God's Word will never pass away. Everything happening in the world today is far beyond my understanding, but the Creator of all things knows exactly what is happening. It is He that is allowing it to happen. Trust Him, and never doubt because He has His big hand of mercy upon the redeemed. I refuse to believe what Satan is telling me about someone I love dearly. While it may be true, God is still helping that person/persons overcome the awful burdens. Whatever the case I will be in serious prayer to correct the problem whether it's with me or the ones I love. When Satan tells me I cannot withstand the awful pain if certain things do happen, I say to him, “yes I can Satan, God will see to that.” It may cripple me for awhile, but my healer will keep me walking down that lonely road to victory. I will never doubt.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Friday, August 14, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "Ugly Is Not Always Ugly"
Jean's Comment's: "Ugly Is Not Always Ugly": Ugly is not always ugly It's 97 degree in Perryton, Texas at this time of day, 3:45 p.m. And this picture of a sunflower is the hottes...
"Ugly Is Not Always Ugly"
Ugly is not always ugly
It's 97 degree in Perryton, Texas at this time of day, 3:45 p.m. And this picture of a sunflower is the hottest, ugliest spot in my yard. The flower crossing the sidewalk is probably about 10 feet from it's root, just too tall to stand up. Since I have not worked any in my back yard this summer this sunflower has had it's chance to do it's own thing. The hotter, and drier the weather gets, the more this ugly, victim of flower osteoporosis gets. I feel bad now that I failed to help it through it's hard time of growing straight up. Just the same it will remain in it's own form until time for it to die. Everyone, and everything has a right to live as long as the Good Lord wants to use them, and this flower has not been mean to anyone. Isn't it strange what God can do with His creation even if we don't understand? I put myself in that category of mystery. I admit to being a bit weird, but I cannot change who I am, neither do I want to. I am happy to be free to do what I want to do. That may change before I die, but if so that too was my portion of who I am. I can love even the ugliest of sunflowers as long as they don't bother others. I have to admire them for being strong, and beautiful in their own way.
I have worked hard today vacuuming, and cleaning house. I am tired, but proud to have gotten so much accomplished. I will do some more cleaning after writing this blog. Tomorrow will be my day to make myself look better as I too need personal touch-ups to go out in public. Saturday is my day to spruce up for Sunday church. I count it a blessing to do my best to look my best. I feel like Jesus will always be at church, and I want to feel properly dressed to suite Him. Like when my husband was living I always knew I would hear him say, “you look nice” when I finished dressing for church. Even though he is not here to tell me that any more, I feel like he still sees me every Sunday morning when I get ready for church. I guess I am trying to say Church is a more serious place to go to worship than a lot of people think. When I read the Old Testament I feel like the Worship Places were something right out of Heaven. Golden candlesticks, gold covered alters, Priestly robes of purple, and other heavenly colors. Somehow I feel like God would still like His place of Worship to be highly respected, and reserved. I'm not saying that everyone should dress “fit to kill,” so to speak, but I believe everyone should dress as if they were going to meet Jesus in person whether it be in jeans or robes, suites or dresses, as long as you are giving Him the best respect you possible can. Remember the church belongs to God, and not to be used as a common place of gathering just to say you've been to church.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Fried Okra And Fresh Tomatoes
Fried okra and fresh tomatoes
Chuck's okra, and tomato plants are doing very well. He has a nice cantaloupe vine with lots of blooms also. He takes good care of his garden after I helped him get it planted.
Due to his gout he cannot use a shovel to dig because the pressure makes his foot swell badly for several weeks. He really misses having a large garden of all kinds of vegetables. I miss it too because I put a lot of stuff in my freezer for him.
It was 93 degree today, and I stayed inside all day. When I got home from Chuck's house I just wanted to get in my recliner, and relax the rest of the day. I'm taking a few minutes to write a brief blog, because I have been missing a lot lately. I finished the rag rug I had been putting many hours each day working on, and I just now loaded it in my car to take to Chuck's house next week. It was quite a chore for me to get it all figured out just how I was going to get it to the car, and up in the back seat. It does weigh about 100 pounds, because I am strong, and I had to pull, and heave to get it upon a plastic cloth after I finally got it folded. I used a rope to tie the plastic around it tightly, and dragged it to the car. I had a hard time getting it up in the back seat, but I finally made it. I'll worry about unloading it as soon as I need to do so. As for now I am resting, and feeling proud of my mighty strength. Tomorrow I will vacuum, and clean house after cutting rag strips and sewing them together for three weeks. My closets got a good going over since most everything I cut up came off the hangers. Really I could make several more rugs without missing too many garments. I am a hoarder of my cloths, and would keep things forever if it were possible. Over the years I have given a lot of things to charity, but I still had for too many things I didn't ever wear.
My cook-top shorted out so I have been eating oven baked food mostly. However, I need to have my sausage gravy soon. I can cook the biscuits in the oven, but cannot make gravy in it, I have been eating a lot of micro-wave cooked bacon, and oven heated waffles. I will be getting a new cook-top next week. One never knows how much you miss something until you no longer have it. I can say this about all my loved ones, and friends whom I don't have with me any more. I can't replace them, and it's very hard to manage life without them. I shed a lot of tears, but God always comes to my rescue. One day at a time is my motto.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Really Roses On This Dying Bush
Really roses on this dying bush
Now that the weather has cooled down the roses are starting to bloom. Too late for the full beauty they always gave, but just to see a few is a joy. The year of 2020 will never be forgotten. It has been a year of many terrible bad things happening to our country. The two years proceeding 2020 had been the most blessed for American that I can ever remember. God was merciful enough to give us a President who knew how to destroy evil, and was doing a great job of making “America Great Again.” However, as we all know when God starts moving to clean up a rotten nation Satan starts moving to stop Him. War is not always between two nations, The most destructive wars are between God, and Satan. Satan has followers just like God does, therefore, just like the Israelite's, God has to take control of evil, and much blood has to be shed because He will not allow Satan to rule His people. Those Israelite's whom chose to follow Satan had to pay with their lives.
We had a visiting Minister in church this morning. He was like preaching to a graveyard, ( excuse the insulting statement,) but Ezekiel said it first. This Minister preached so hard, and powerful till a few people began to come alive. I must say I have much respect to the few people who are not giving up on God's Holy Spirit to pour out His Almighty Power on a needy people. It's coming, without a doubt, because Ezekiel's spirit still lives, and God will send it in many ways to raise up those dead bones. The visiting Minister did a little jig on the stage this morning, and I wanted to join him, but he stopped too quick. Look out people, for the old time gospel is coming back. The sermon this morning was all about witnessing. It was very good, and to the point. If we cannot witness for Jesus then we are not fit to be called His own.
God gave Joshua a message to give the people after they had crossed the Jordan River on dry ground. He said I am giving you Jericho, and here is what you are to do. God said take your soldiers and march around Jericho every day for six days, Seven priests, each carrying a trumpet are to go in front of the Covenant Box. On the seventh day you and your soldiers are to march around the city seven times while the priests blow their trumpets. Then they are to sound one long note. As soon as you hear it all the men are to give a loud shout, and the city walls will collapse The orders were obeyed, and then the city of Jericho became property of the Israelite's.
I have a hearing problem, but I did hear the Minister this morning saying something about blow the trumpet. I recognized the meaning was “listen, obey, and when the trumpet sounds let out a shout for the victory is yours.” I had just read this chapter 5 in Joshua last night. What a coincidence that the Minister would use it this morning. Something is definitely going to change for the good for America. Our church is waiting for the trumpet to sound, then we are going to give a loud shout.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Time To Rise And Shine
Time to rise and shine
This light of the world I'm posting helped me to start off my day early this morning. I ate an early breakfast, and have already been crocheting on my rag rug for four hours. I took a short break to eat a light lunch of funyuns (onion rings) and a banana with another cup of coffee. The last cup in the pot. I was still tired so I decided to write a blog since it has been several days since I wrote one. I woke up early this morning to see this gorgeous sunrise. How could I not light up myself even after hearing that now our little town has passed the quota from mask exemptions, and now we will have to wear one every time we go outside our yard. I am becoming more bitter every day over this evil stunt the democrats has pulled with the help of China. They think if they try long enough, and seek the help of other countries they can get rid of our great president. They have been working on it now for four years. They are worried about going to prison for some of the criminal acts they have committed. I'm sure they don't know it, but they are not fighting agaist flesh, and blood, but against the Spirit of Almighty God. While they are destroying the lives of many good people they are making for themselves a horrible here after that will never cease for them. That does not make me happy, but some things we just have to accept. God helps us not to grieve so much like letting this gorgeous sun rise up this morning lighting up the whole world. I can let Him take my worries, and feel free to go on with my hobbies. He created pleasure for those whom have worked all their life to help make this world a better place to live. I still try, and can help some I hope, but my hard labor is no more. Things may not always suite me, but I can live with anything God allows to happen to me. I know it's always for a reason, and He said He would not put more on us than we were able to bear. He spoke those words to me many years ago through His Holy Word, and He has always kept that promise. I will always trust Him because He has never failed me yet.
I have not been gone from home, or sick the past few days I haven't written a blog. I have just been busy doing the things that interest me most. Just using my creative thing-a-my-jig, satisfying my wonder to what might I do with the finished product. So glad I never out grew some of my childish ways. If I understand my bible we are all children of God. I hope I never out grow that fact, because that would make me a bad child.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Sunday, August 2, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "Peace And Joy Are Mine Forever"
Jean's Comment's: "Peace And Joy Are Mine Forever": My big yards got mowed today. Ready for more rain. 8-2-2020 Perryton, TX It's always nice to get your lawn mowed afte...
"Peace And Joy Are Mine Forever"
My big yards got mowed today. Ready for more rain. 8-2-2020 Perryton, TX
It's always nice to get your lawn mowed after two weeks of a lot of rain. It's predicted that we will get some rain every day this week. I'm so glad I got the yard mowed today, even if it is Sunday. It was so wet this morning I had to leave my shoes at the door when I came in from emptying the trash. Late this evening the yard man got it mowed. This has been a dissapointing spring, and summer. Nothing like usual for flowers, and fruit. Then when the country shut down, I could almost see Jesus getting ready to make His appearance in the clouds. I'm still watching closely, because I know it's going to happen soon or later. Life could be very depressing if we didn't know that Jesau is coming to take us out of the wicked, evil world we are now living in. Every day is a challenge for us, and it gets more nerve racking day by day. I keep the victory most of the time, because I seek God daily. He is so good to cheer me up when I feel down. I have never had a nerve problem in my life, but at times I am experincing what it feels like. It's something that I have no control over like I always thought could be done in the past. It's a werid feeling when you feel like you are about to climb the walls. I can feel my nerves jerking, and that's about all I can explain about it. I just ask God to settle me doen, and He does very quickly. This has only happened to me twice just lately, and I'm so in wonder as to why. I do know now how to sympathize with people with nerve problems. No one in my family for a way back has ever been bothered with nerviness, as far as I know. I have never taken a nerve pill, or anything else that people say helps the nerves. I just haven't needed to. My sleepness is not because of nerves. I am totally relaxed when I go to bed, and for three hours or so I sing , and remember many songs we sang when I was a child. Every morning I wake up with a relaxed feeling, and just want to watch television, and drink a pot of coffee.
After church today I came home and recalled all the blessed feeling I got while there. The congeration is very small, and it's easy to see the expressions on most of the faces. I love this about a small group even though we are privileged to have a large, beautiful buikding that is only about fifteen years old. Something is being planned by God to bless this church that makes me anxious every Sunday to go and see what happened through the week. A visitor may not feel this peace, and joy, but the old faithful members are positive that great things are coming soon. They are contented with little, and even if nothing more ever happens they know God is in their midst. I am so happy to be back where I belong.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Saturday, August 1, 2020
"I Get The Last Word"
Last evening I posted a
picture of the sun just moments before it left us for the night. I
stated that the sun was the fastest moving part of creation God ever
used to perfect his earth. My sweet son wrote back and said mom, the
sun is stationary. Well this picture of the sun I'm posting today
taken early this morning is for him. It came up in sight about 7
o'clock this morning in the far east. At about 8 o'clock this
evening it will disappear from earth. I know the globe is a very
large planet, and it would have taken 13 hours for the sun to move
half way around it. That is what my eyes tell me. But my son believes
in science books, and says the earth revolves around the sun. Since I
am in the middle of earth if that is true how come I am not turned
upside down part of the day. Wait a minute, if that is true maybe
that is what is wrong with me. I may be upside down half of the day.
Have I maybe just solved a mystery for some of us, or just myself?
While you're at it Kent,
why does the bible speak of the four corners of the earth if the
earth is round? Isaiah 11:12. Science has discarded that reference,
but It is still part of God's Word. My dad never accepted that the
earth is round, but I won't argue with son, Kent, and especially my
older son, Chuck, who scored in the upper 10 percent of science when
he enrolled for college. I will just still believe in my eyes. Kent
and I have hours on end of discussions about the Bible. We both love
the Lord, and everything that's in it except the evil that will never
disappear. Of course I learned in school that the earth revolves
around the sun, but when my eyes see it moving across the sky, I'm
going to believe them, unless science proves that I am upside down.
I'm holding onto a few
other predictions that I have shared with Kent, and it is plain to
see that some are beginning to make sense, although I may not live
long enough to see the final stage. I am 87, and like Moses of old, I
may not have to suffer the consequences of the “New World Order.
Moses lived to be 129, but surly I won't be useful to God that long.
Although, I am in good health, as my last doctor's report stated, I
could be called home any day. I do hope God waits till I get my rag
rug finished. I have too many hours in it to leave it unfinished. I
know my granny is watching me make this rug, because she taught me
how to crochet rugs. I'm sure she is laughing at some of my mistakes,
but I just laugh with her.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Friday, July 31, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "The Sun Never Sleeps Amen"
Jean's Comment's: "The Sun Never Sleeps Amen": What you are looking at is the sun leaving us for the day. Welcome back tomorrow. 7-31-2020 Perryton, TX The sun is turning out th...
"The Sun Never Sleeps Amen"
The sun is turning out the
lights. I'm never ready to go to bed, but my body won't let me stay
up 24 hours a day. No matter how early I go to bed I never go to
sleep till after 1 a.m. My built-in alarm goes off a little after 6
a.m. My average sleep time is 4 to 5 hours. I fall to sleep wishing
it would hurry up and be time to get up. I will not take any kind of
drugs except my blood pressure, and cholesterol. I do take one
aspirin a day, and a B-50. As the doctor ordered. I would rather stay
awake than go to sleep from a drug. I have energy plus, but mostly
like to recline, and watch Fox News. I can't believe I'm saying all
of this on my blog, but probable because I have been busy today, and
didn't have anything else to
write. When I glanced outside and saw this bright sun about to leave
for the day, I just had to take a picture, and write something. I
have been crocheting on a rag rug almost all day, and I am very
tired, but not ready for bed. If it were possible I would crochet all
night. I am anxious to finish it.
While I work on the rug I can watch Fox News, and crochet at the same time. I was extremely interested in several heated Congressional Hearings today, or at least one, and all the comments that followed. My mind works 19 hours a day (given I sleep 5 hours,) just trying to figure out if all this mess we are in as a country, is going to continue to get worse. My faith says victory is ahead, but I believer it is quite away out yet. The worse is yet to come. What we are facing will have a domino effect. I do believe God wants the Christians to prove their trust in him. The only way that can happen for us is to spend a lot of time on our knees every day, not just some days. We must leave no space for Satan to move in our minds, and srart telling us lies. He won't bother us if we keep our minds locked against him. Prayer is the key that locks our minds against evil thoughts. It's not evil to listen to what is happening to God's people. It is evil when we join that wicked group, and try to do our own thing. I listen to a lot of voices, and can name a lot of them by memory. I feel so sure that I can name most of the evil ones who are powerful in our government. I'm thankful that God promised to give us a spirit of decernment if we dedicate our lives to Him. We need to know these evil politician's so we will never vote for them, even though some of them may be of our own political choice. Beware.
God Bless
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "I Am Not A Rasists"
Jean's Comment's: "I Am Not A Rasists": Representative John Robert Lewis, funeral service today. 7-30-2020 Perryton, TX I watched most of the funeral service for...
"I Am Not A Rasists"
I watched most of the
funeral service for U.S. State Representative, John Lewis, today. I
was pleased with everything that was spoken about him, and the
singing was beautiful. I have to say the music notes had been changed
from what I had known the songs by for many years, but I could make
out the words enough to recognize the song. It took me a few moments
to decide for sure that the song I dearly love was really what I
thought. “If I Can But Help Someone Then My Living Would Not Have
Been In Vain.” The singer put so much emotion into it till it was
hard to catch all the words. Then another beautiful singer did about
the same thing. The song, Take My Hand Precious Lord Lead Me On,
again the song was sung with so much emotion I barley could follow
her.
The camera gave us several pictures of the funeral attenders, and I was so surprised to see the seemingly small church, had so many empty pews. However, it was a long service, and I was impressed until time for the Eulogy. Ex- President Obama gave what was suppose to be the Eulogy, but turned out to be one of the most disgusting campaign speeches I had ever heard. I believe he spoke longer than the minister.
I had made my dislike for Representative Lewis when he voted to impeach President Trump. Among other things I could not say I had high respect for him. I know he was a Civil Rights Icon, and came into power the hard way, but many, many others have done the same thing, and I believe God is a just God, and everyone has a chance to make their lives what they want. Representative John Lewis will have to answer to God just like everyone else. I do not honor him as a hero, although I do appreciate his work in Congress. I'm sure he made many good choices, and I honor him for those things. He will be rewarded for his good deeds only by his creator, and not by man. As far as I am concerned, the ex-president, Obama, soured the entire funeral. I have been reading on face book where several others feel exactly like I do. We can not let funerals take our minds off the crisis that some of the liberal left have done to us. Sorry to say, but I believe Representative Lewis was a part of that group. No one has to tell me I already know my opinion is just that, but I do believe it's important that we all use our voices to fight for our God given country, and bring Jesus Christ back to our land. Fear will not save us, for God has told us in His Word we have a covenant with Him, and He expect us to keep it.
God Bless
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "Nothing Sharper Than A Bird's Eye"
Jean's Comment's: "Nothing Sharper Than A Bird's Eye": A friendly visitor is all I needed. A little bird goes a long ways. 7-29-2020 Perryton, TX This is the first bird that landed...
"Nothing Sharper Than A Bird's Eye"
This is the first bird
that landed right above my lawn chair when I went out for a breath of
fresh air this afternoon. There is no doubt that this bird came to
welcome me. It always makes me feel good if even a little bird shows
me friendliness. I do not want dogs, nor cats, so the birds are
company to me. Sometimes I see some very beautiful, colorful birds,
but they usually don't stay put long enough for me to take their
picture. They probably don't feel comfortable in the company of the
more common, and more numerous birds. At least that is the way I
judge them. Just comparing them to myself.
No matter how welcome, or how nice people with more to boast about than I, I still prefer to be with my own tribe. That is not to say I do not appreciate well educated, and people with high positions. I can feel right in their circle for awhile, then I want to go home to my own circle to rest. I can make all the mistakes I want, and not be embarrassed. It's because we all are equally created, and we choose to be the laid-back type. The one thing I have always loved about myself is my gifted desire to be original with my dress. Although I have made many of my dress outfits by a pattern, I most likely have changed something about it. Sometimes I take two or three patterns to create my own outfit. But the finished dress style is not complete until I have found the right pair of shoes, and purse. I used to always ware a hat to church back in earlier days, and I still like to ware a hat from time to time. When I was in school as a young girl I made some of my clothes by my own pattern, on my mothers treadle sewing machine. In high school I took home make and learned to cut out material with a pattern. I have always been a thrifty shopper. That is my second favorite thing to do. I like to brag about my bargain, shopping finds. If it cost a lot of money I wouldn't have it, even if someone gave it to me. I do have to make one exception. I was with a friend one day doing some shopping. She never bought anything cheap, so I was just following her in the dress shop. I could not pass up this purse without pricing it. I fell in love with it, but when I looked at the tag it read $340.00. I didn't notice that my friend was watching me. We went all through the store. She picked up a few things and started back to the cashier in the front of the store. The purse was at the very front, so she walked over and picked it up. I thought she likes it too. When she paid the bill she handed me the purse and said, Happy Birthday. I almost lost it. That purse was a real python skin, and a large bag type. I still love that purse, but I don't like snakes. That happened about five years ago, and I only carry that bag when I really have some place special to go. It sits on the top shelf of my closet, and it still looks new. I left the price tag in it so I could prove it's worth. I have several other purses that I like almost as well that I paid less than twenty dollars for. I need lots of purses, and shoes to match my dress attire, but I never have much money tied up in clothing. It's just my natural gift from God.
Myrtle Jean Sharp
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "Damage Is Real In All Creation"
Jean's Comment's: "Damage Is Real In All Creation": I helped this sunflower to stand back up a little while I took it's picture. 7-28-2020 Perryton, TX The high wind, and lots of rai...
"Damage Is Real In All Creation"
I spent most of the day watching the democrats make fools out of themselves while disgracefully mocking our United States Attorney General, Bill Barr. I never thought I would ever see such trashy performance come out of the American Senate. Surly God will not let this kind of stuff go on much longer. I call this kind of a Senate Hearing a bunch of bullies. I can't understand how they get away with it. They would not let the witness talk at all. It was definitely a bully show from the first word the democrats spoke. They aren't smart enough to even know what fools they made of themselves. They were trying with everything they had to stay seated. As far as I'm concerned the democrats have committed suicide. They need to be buried. They are gone, and no more hope for them.
I cannot say what the future holds, but I can say I am doubtful America will ever be the same again. I fear it will be a struggle for most of us to even keep breathing. Our Christian values have made us turn the other cheek far too long. We have been buried by evil, and wicked Satanic demons. We have become almost like Ezekiel's boneyard. Do we have the faith to believe God can make these old bones come back to life? Even some of the most Godly people are so gripped with fear at this time till they might as well be dead. They have been overwhelmed by the many dirty tricks the democrats have come up with. They believed in God, but they didn't believe He could save them when the enemy got desperate. I still have victory because I have not yet been put to the worst kind of trial, but I cannot say that will never happen. I do not believe anyone no matter how much money, or how much time they are praying to God, it will not save them when they are put to the test. Everyone must declare that the Almighty God is the only God, because God Himself told us that in His Word. He is a God of love, but He is also a God of authority. In other words He is as strict as a Father could ever be. May we never feel too good to be punished, and may we always accept our punishment without whimper.
God Bless
Monday, July 27, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "A Ninety Three Year Old Poem Resurrected"
Jean's Comment's: "A Ninety Three Year Old Poem Resurrected": "Desiderata" The famous prose poem written by Max Ehrmann in 1927. A pop=up for todays troubled world. 7-27-2020 Perryton, TX ...
"A Ninety Three Year Old Poem Resurrected"
Just when I was about to
begin working on a project this morning something clicked in my mind
and said “no.” You need to write your blog first. “But,” I
said. I don't have anything to write about. After a few minutes I
remembered I had been planning to search for some paintings that I
needed to hang in Chuck's refurbished bedroom. I kept forgetting it.
The first framed hanging I pulled out from behind a chest-of-drawers
immediately caught my eye. I had bought this fixture only for the
frame that I wanted to use for one of my own paintings. I had not
even read the prose poem that was securely placed behind a glass
pane, and wedged to the frame. The poem was lengthy, and I don't
usually like wall hangings with only verse meaning, but I began to
read this one. It was titled “Desiderata,” and I didn't even know
what that meant. I glanced at the author's signature at the bottom,
and seemingly I remembered him a little. The more I read this poem
the more I became inspired to share it with others. Before I even
looked up the author of this poem, or cared to know who he was, I
knew this was the message God was directing me to today. It seemed
to fit right into the situation that we all are facing at this time.
I must take a picture, I thought, and put it on my blog. Since the
glass pane caused a white spot on the picture I almost didn't follow
through. But, except for looks the spot didn't hinder the words.
This poem was written in 1927, by the famous German writer, poet, lawyer named Max Ehrmann from Terra Haute, Indiana. He was born on September 26, 1872. and died on September 9, 1945. Both his parents emigrated from Bavaria in the 1849s. His line of education is extensive. In my opinion his poem, “Desiderata” has meaning that few people might understand. I felt the inspired charge this person must have had the moment I started reading it. Some years ago I probably would not have even read it, as I have already said; but for the time we are now living in I found every reason to read it.
The definition of desiderata is “things wanted or needed.” “Happy-ever-after” and “eternal love.” appear to be the desiderata of the current generation; to whom ”fat chance” say those of us who are older, wiser, and more curmudgeon. (The definition of curmudgeon is a bad tempered, difficult, cantankerous person.) As stated by an interpreter. The Latin for desiderata is “things desired.”
This photo I am posting may not be legible until you enlarge it then scroll up as you read, but it is a very good dose of up-lifer if you will take the time to read, and digest it all. I feel so positive that this poem was given to me today for some reason. It really helped me to become stronger, and I hope it helps someone else also.
God Bless
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "Impossible But True"
Jean's Comment's: "Impossible But True": A wonderful bit of information in the church bulletin this morning. Thank You God. 7-26-2020 Perryton, TX It's time for me to cat...
"Impossible But True"
The picture I'm posting is a notice from the church bulletin. It may not be clear enough to be read, but I will translate it to you. It says Mortgage Payment – so close. The church had a mortgage debt of several thousand dollars. To me it was big. In fact to be truthful I had a doubt that the final payment could possible be paid by the time it was due, in less than two months. The notice in the bulletin says there is a very good chance we can pay off the church mortgage next month, and have a note burning. Evidently after the bulletin was printed a donor, or donners, settled the hope. It was announced today that the full mortgage payment had been sent in. I was so stunned till I almost didn't want to leave church and go home. This had to be a miracle because the church had suffered a great loss of membership, and only a few was left to handle the huge monthly budget. I am so ashamed that I doubted those dear people's faith.
Like everyone else lately, my faith had almost crumbled, and I was preparing for the saints of God to be driven out of their churches, and soon to be giving up their bibles. I do believe that bible prophesy teaches that, and it still looks possible to me. I know for sure that I am going to stay firmly in the church faith I was raised in, and the church that I have attended off, and on, for 64 years. It has been a great struggle over the years, but I cannot forget my first love. I have had miracles happen in my life, and have been blessed beyond anything I was worthy of. Many of which happened in another church, but when the Lord says “I am calling you again to your first love,” it's time to obey. I now am living in excitement that I haven't had for several years. I won't say I have no
fear, because that would
make me abnormal, but I can say it doesn't keep me from trusting God
for all things. I am at peace, and I enjoy my life more now since I
was left a widow. I still shed lots of tears, but mostly tears of
joy. I am one thankful person, and I tell God that many times a day.
Yes, life is still a wonder to me, but I can leave it in the hands of
God.
God Bless
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "Look For A Sign Of Hope"
Jean's Comment's: "Look For A Sign Of Hope": It's real, not a fake. It made it through the barren soil by it's self. 7-19-2020 Perryton, TX This little sweetie woul...
"Look For A Sign Of Hope"
This little sweetie would not have been noticed had any other flower been in the flower bed. It just unexpectedly showed up this morning. It did get a lot of attention, and respect. The lawn man did my yard this morning, and since there were no flowers in the little flower garden he cut down all the grass that had come up there, But he was very careful to not touch this one little special visitor. Except for the sun flowers in the back yard, and two sick roses this little pale baby is the only thing I can call encouraging. It added to the little bit of encouragement I got at church this morning.
For the first time since I've been going back to my home church the minister called everyone to the alters after the message to pray for a miracle. As far as I am concerned this was finally the beginning of an old belief that the alters should never have been abandoned. Some churches have taken their alters out many years ago. Most churches that still have them in place never use them. I'm sorry to say I could not hear one sound coming from those who were kneeling at the alter, but at least they were at the front of the church. The back pews are always the first to be taken. I have a hearing problem so I sit near the front, and I feel so obnoxious. Truly the churches have mostly all become silent, except for the minister. I firmly believe that every member of the church make up the body, and it takes every member moving properly to be a healthy church body. The bones, the flesh, the limbs, the eyes, the mouth, the brains, and all other body characters is the church.
I also believe unless people will fully, boldly, and without delay, come back to the Word of God, and seek His mercy, there will not be a peaceful nation for His people any longer. I'm sure everyone has heard this scripture many times, but will not obey it's command. 11 Chronicles chapter 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. KJV.
Our land is in trouble no doubt. Who of us are wicked, and sinful? The verse says, “My people.” Are we not all God's people? Do we not all feel sinful, and even if we don't want to admit it have we not all been wicked? I believe we all must take this passage of scripture seriously, and head to the alters. Maybe not everyone's land will be healed because some will never do as God has asked, but we with our own personal land can be healed. Which I believe no evil can come near us. Let us do it now. We need peace in our own personal land.
God Bless
Friday, July 17, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "Never Judge A Rug By It's Start Up"
Jean's Comment's: "Never Judge A Rug By It's Start Up": This rug would have been a 9 by 12 foot. It was almost half finished. I promise it would have looked much better if I could have finished ...
"Never Judge A Rug By It's Start Up"
What a disappointing
surprise I got this morning. Last night I got my rag rug out of a
closet that had been stored in a large plastic bin with a tight lid.
I had not finished this rug because I had no use for it at the time,
and I had run out of fabric. It had been stored about ten years. I
have recently been redecorating two bedrooms for Chuck. Yesterday I
remembered about the unfinished rug, and was so excited to get it out
and finish it. I laid it down on the floor to study while I prepared
a lot of strips of rags to start working with. I worked for two hours
last night getting a lot of material ready to start crocheting this
morning. I worked another two hours after I had breakfast, and had
part of the third point finished when I discovered some lose strings
in the circle. Upon further examining It was obvious that moths had
damaged the rug, but they did such a good job you could not tell
anything was wrong at all. I had to start picking at the tiny strange
little places before I realized the entire rug was shredded. I had
handled the rug for four hours while working on it, and had not a
clue that it was ruined. I have never had anything like this to
happen before. I don't remember ever having anything moth eaten
before. And it possible could be that the part that was damaged was
material with limits to it's life. But it still caused the entire rug
to come apart when handled much. I was making the round part into a
square, and couldn't wait to get it finished. It is going to be so
hard for me to throw hundreds of hours of back-breaking work into the
dumpster, especially since I had made sure every piece of cloth I put
in it was clean. I had a vision of how perfect this large rug would
look in the bedroom where I planned to put it. I already had some
other furnishings with an old-look history to accompany it. My heart
is broken, and I have forgotten to watch the terrible news about our
moth-eaten country. What will be the next chapter to my life? I wish
I knew.
So now I guess I will began to finish some more things I have started, but for some reason had stopped. I just must make myself finish things I start from now on out. I am so very good at quitting before I finish, I think it's kinda like loosing your first love, and having to live with the feeling of failure. If I start a project from now on I will finish it regardless of what I think about it after I'm finished. I must learn to keep my busy mind on delivering the goods, instead of coming up with so many new Ideas. I probably will wait and let my kids take my rug to the landfill after I'm gone. They will have a lot of stuff to haul along with it. I just have always been a lover of things that most people would have disposed of years ago. I have so many cleaning rags you wouldn't believe, but I always have to hunt for one when I need them. That is the me that I don't know.
God Bless
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Jean's Comment's: "A Sunflower Will Do"
Jean's Comment's: "A Sunflower Will Do": Well look what popped open last night. I'm proud of it, and several more are ready to join it. 7-16-2020 Perryton, TX The hott...
"A Sunflower Will Do"
The hotter the weather
the prettier the sunflower. At least I have plenty of them, and if
nothing else the sunflowers will do. We have had two nice rains the
past couple of days, but I don't think it will help the contrary
flowers or roses to change their minds. They are just through for
this year. However, the grass is looking much better, and for the
first time all summer the yards are looking good. They need to be
mowed more often now. I am patiently waiting for cooler weather. The
100 plus degree weather for nearly two weeks has gotten the best of
me. It's either no wind, or 120 mile an hour wind. Two bad wind
storms have done a lot of damage here where I live. I would rather
stay inside than to have such terrible wind storms. Several big fires
have also been caused from dry, hot, weather, and wind here in our
community. Today's news said 175 junk cars burned up at a wreckage
yard here. The fire crossed the road and burned a wheat field that
luckily had already been harvested. The stubble burned though. We
are hoping since the two rains blessed us that no more grass fires
will occure. We have had our share of those the past several years.
It seems like there is always something to worry about.
After I finish writing
this blog I will be resting the rest of the evening. I am somewhat
tired from doing a little garden work at Chuck's house today. Again
the hot weather, and high wind has kept me busy trying to keep the
tomatoes, and okra alive. I completely removed the tent off the okra
today for the first time since we set them out two weeks ago. The
heat was too much for them, and the wind kept flopping the tarp
around till it was hard to keep it from breaking off the plants. I
believe the roots are deep enough now till the sun won't kill them.
But the wind if it gets wicked again, can break the plants off to the
ground. This little garden started out for fun, but it has ended up
being a nightmare. Chuck is determined to beat the destroyer. I
suppose you might call it a challenge. I did pick a few strawberries
today also. The tomatoes are in full bloom, and we look for little
green tomatoes every day. The pepper plants are looking good also. I
won't be going back over to Chuck's for five days, so it's all up to
him now.
I have a week-end planned,
and will be going out a couple of days. I have some other things I
plan to do that will require me working on a rag, corcheted rug that
I started several years ago. I put it aside because I didn't have any
use for it, but now I want it for a spare room at Chucks house. All
at once I became exicited about tackling that bedroom that has only
been used for storage. The rug I am making will be a 9 by 12 and I
don't like too much having it that big. It is square, and has no
pattern at all. Whatever I can find to rip up, and with a crochet
needle work it into the square, is what I do. The thickness is
probably, on an average of I and I/2 inches. I will have to find some
way to load it, and take it to Chuck's house because it is very
heavy, and bundlesome. It will work perfect on the hardwood floor.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
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