"Later I Will Paint This Sun"

Yes, this is the sun shinning down on Perryton, Texas USA. At 2:00 p.m. 3-24-2015. Something amazing about all the red, green, and yellow border around it. Also the sky looks dark. These effects have nothing to do with my camera.


Another wonder of the world moved me today. I needed to have a picture of the bright sun to use for a pattern on a painting. Now I don’t think I can use the one I took, because it has a border around it of green and yellow, and red blocks enclosing it. I have never seen the sun look like this before. Something else for me to study and think about. WOW! It is a frightful thing to get too close to some of God’s creation. I am glad I am just a body, that will be destroyed at death. Maybe my soul will be more equipped for the utopia I can’t even imagine. One day at a time we are planning this trip that is sure to happen. I, like most everyone else, am afraid of what’s out there, but when we have the Lord to trust, we know it will be more than wonderful. I keep praying every day that I can help someone who is having a hard time dealing with life. Peace, joy, and happiness is for everyone, but many dear souls do not have it. “Help me Lord to help others,” is my prayer every night before going to bed. I trust I am accomplishing this in some small way every day. I am not living because I want to, but I am living because God said He was not through with me. I wouldn’t have it any other way. If I live to be over a hundred years old, I still will be praying the same prayer, because I believe when God is through with me He will call me home. I don’t believe He will leave me here without a good mind, and body to do His work. No relative on my mother’s or dad’s side either ever went into a nursing home, or was confined to being cared for by someone else. Not to my knowledge. With the exception of a short period, after being told by a doctor that they were not going to live long. Both my parents died from a sudden heart failure. That is fine with me if God lets me die the same way. 

There are times when we wonder why we can’t see some results of our labor. When I clean my yard and flower beds they look so pretty. It is not always that noticeable when we have worked hard to help others, but by faith we know the results are there. Unlike the yard and flower beds, people could let it be known when someone has made a difference in their lives. But like the ten lepers Jesus healed, only one returned to give Him thanks. I know I am the chiefest of all lepers who don’t return to give thanks. What a shame. The oppornity soon passes and the unthankful leper is sorry that he failed to say, “thanks.” This has to be one of my biggest mistakes. I pray I will improve on this fault. Its my loss, and not the one who blessed me.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Don't Stop To Look Or Listen Just Move On"

Sky watching again. Sun was going down fast, but flashed a gorgeous light before it went out. 3-23-2015 Perryton, Texas.

The sky was still blue while the sun was about to set. This jet was flying so fast I could hardly keep it on the screen long enough to snap a picture. 3-23-2015 Perryton, Texas.


At the end of another day the sky was so lovely and so serene. I couldn’t resist  taking a picture of the sun as it was about to set. The sky was so clear and blue. I noticed this fast traveling jet leaving a trail of smoke behind as far as I could see. Time is going by fast and the sun, and the jet. just made that more believable. Both were moving so fast I could hardly get a picture. Darkness was near, and another day was almost here. The jet was probably going to land in a few minutes, after traveling several thousand of miles in less than three hours. We sit in our comfortable homes, sometimes not even thinking about how fast time is speeding on. We get so use to a routine that time doesn’t mean a thing. When I stop and think about it I wonder how many thousands of hours I have wasted by just enjoying my own life. That’s really something to think about. After all a record is being kept on all of us. I have never been a real energetic person. I like to take my time, and as I have said many times before, do it right. The fact is many people can do it right, and do it fast. Its too late for me to change now. I trust God will give me credit for doing something, even though it may not be a lot.

Most of my days are filled with happiness. I am doing things that I enjoy a lot. I believe that is an A plus as far as being contented no matter what state we are in, like the Apostle Paul told us to be. I guess you could say I dream a lot because I have always been one to think creative. It’s fun and I intend to keep doing it as long as God will let me. I don’t always do everything that some people expect me to, but I am still my own manager. It looks like at this time none of us will be able to say that much longer, but for now I am still free. And I might add, I still am not surrendering my faith to that awful enemy called, evil. I am standing firm on the word of God. When its taken away from us, as has been predicted, I think I have enough of it hidden away in my heart to keep me strong. While I am still privileged to have my bible I read a chapter every night and have for many years. I like to think I am helping this world to get better. I know that is a big thought, but many others are thinking the same thing about themselves. If they were not, then there would be no reason to keep praying for our leaders to be wise and strong believers of God. Our prayers, by faith are doing the task God asked us to do. The men and women in powerful places can feel strength when we pray for them. Let us always pray for them.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Waiting For A New Spring Wardrobe"

           Our huge pecan tree has been stripped of its covering. Nakedness isn't pretty. 3-22-2015 Perryton, Texas.          

                 A fresh hair cut and shave for our pecan tree. 3-22-2015 Perryton, Texas.


 With a two day  rain that interfered it took three days for the workers to trim the pecan tree. It really was a very large tree. It shaded both mine and the neighbor’s yards. Plus it produced bushels of nice large pecans. We can be patient and wait till it dresses its self with nice green cloths again. It will be modeling a new spring look before long. My apple tree in the back yard could use the same undertaking, but not this year. Trees are nice to have, but they require a lot of expensive work. Just like the lawns require a lot of mowing and watering, plus trimming the sidewalk edges. My son, Rick, who is coming to live with me will be the yard person this year. We had it hired done last year. Even then I still had a lot to do myself. No matter how much I stay busy it doesn’t stop the tears from flowing since I had to give up my husband. I keep him in my presence all the time. Surly some day I can be free from this awful grief. I share lunches three times a week with men and women who are grieving like me. We are all trying to forget, but somehow the mind just won’t let go. I am ashamed of my selfishness. I try hard to hide my true feelings, but sometimes I unwind anyway. I thank God for the many years we had together.

The mornings always brings me good cheer, but I hate going to bed and waiting for them to arrive. Sleep just doesn’t want to help me. I have to fight for it. I have always heard that time would heal, but I am convinced that’s not true. Time just helps to endure. I really think that is a good thing, because nothing could ever take the place of a wonderful relationship we had with our loved ones. We can cherish that feeling forever. I do not know about the next life. Many ideas have been expressed about life after death, but I am not concerned about that. I am positive that my heavenly Father will take care of me. I trust Him with all my heart. I do believe He wants us to continue to work for Him until He calls for us. That is what I intend to do. I humbly seek His will daily. It is only by faith that I do the things I do in His name. I know the Word says that faith without works is dead, so I am putting legs to my faith each day. Our labor may not always be paid in cash, but never doubt it will be paid it time. We are assured of enough to live comfortably with. I can claim that blessing every day. I am thankful for my strength that lets me do about anything I want to. I must use it or lose it. I will use it by God’s help. My prayers are for you tonight.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Let The Beauty Of Christ Be Seen In Us."

I went out to spray the fruit trees this morning and was shocked to see these two beautiful bloomed out daffodils. They must have came in the night. I didn't see them yesterday. 3-22-2015 Perryton, Texas.

While I was admiring the daffodils suddenly a little white bird landed on a line right above the flowers. He seemed to be agreeing with me that this was a beautiful Sunday morning with the lovely yellow flowers sharing their beauty with us. 3-22-2015 Perryton, Texas.

I went out to spray the fruit trees again this morning, and something beautiful caught my eye. Two perfectly bloomed out daffodils were waiting for me to say good morning to them. I was admiring them when all at once a pretty white bird landed on a line right above the flowers. I am sure he was saying hello to us. It was such an inspiration on a beautify Sunday morning. “Thank you Lord for your wonderful, beautiful, creation you share with us.”

While evil is flooding our great nation, a separation from the daily fear is available to all who will stay close to God. We, His children, are protected by Him if we don’t try to protect ourselves. It’s true He gives us guidance  and wisdom to move us in the right direction, but He is the Father who will always protect His children. Unbelievers are the ones who will surly suffer for their disobedience. It makes no sense to me when I see people who think they can tell God what to do. People can ask God for the desires of their heart, but they cannot demand it. Our Heavenly Father gives us what we deserve. He is no respecter of persons. Some people just have themselves elevated too highly. God knows the heart and mind of every human being. He will reward accordingly. The best and only way to keep obedient to our Father is to abstain from all evil if we have that choice. The word tells us if someone won’t listen to His voice while being delivered by His messengers, for the carrier of his message to wipe the dust from their feet as they walk away from their doorsteps. How much plainer can it get?  I interpret this scripture to mean this. If after a carrier of God’s word has spoken several times to those who will not listen, then its time to move on to someone who will. That may seem harsh, but the Word is the Word. We must obey or we will be taken astray also. “God is not mocked, for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7. KJV. If one keeps sowing evil, they will keep reaping evil. How many of us has checked the purity of our seeds lately? Do we need to upgrade them? Every once in a while I have to do just that. Seeds do have to be upgraded regularly as far as I am concerned. Like the daffodil’s in my yard this morning looking so beautiful, our own daffodil plants in our hearts, have to be well kept or they will not produce beautiful flowers. I still have faith in those friends and loved ones whom I have been praying for so long to see the light. Little by little they are having their vision restored. I will keep on believing as long as I live. It will be worth it all when we see Jesus.


God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

"A Little Bird Didn't Tell Me"

Happy Easter. The crocus are looking beautiful. My first blooming flower this year. Tulips are almost blooming. 3-20-2015 Perryton, Texas.


What a happy feeling to see the flowers blooming in full force. Spring is here and I can feel it in my bones. Wonderful is the greatness of our God, and always to be appreciated. If our attitude is not right then we can never appreciate God’s beauty and more. Mine must be right because my heart is bursting with joy. Even the rocks in my flower beds looks prettier now. Come on sunshine and light up the beauty all around us. Chuck just came and heated up a corndog. I suddenly got a craving taste for a corn dog with mustard for seasoning. I need a glass of lemon aid to go with it. I may dance a little jig while I wait for them. I will hurry and finish this little message.

I don’t know exactly why I am so inspired today, but I am sure glad I am. I took a friend on a little tour while trying to find a place for her to move. She is a renter and has been given a notice to move. Her house is fixing to be sold. This friend is handicapped in more ways than one, but the worse thing is she has no family living here. Because I believe in miracles, I picked her up and we searched the neighborhood for empty houses. We didn’t have too much luck today, but I am sure something will turn up as a result of our effort. God has a way of changing our minds about a lot of things, and when He does its always for the best. I will not settle for anything less than God’s plan for our lives. I do believe when the time comes for us to rethink our own plans, God will let us know in a positive way. We should not fight with Him any longer, and surrender our all unto Him. I am waiting for a direct call from our Lord to show us where and how to do it. We will be listening for the ring, and promptly answer, since God doesn’t like to leave messages on our answering machine. I am sure I got His call today to go and pick up this friend. I knew not why, but I obeyed the request. We are now involved in a wait and see situation. Praise the Lord! He is so good, even when we don’t deserve His love and mercy. This day could be the beginning of a great change in several people’s lives. All for the betterment, I must say. I want to follow every step the Lord leads me to take. I cannot make anyone else follow in my steps, but God can do to others what He does to me. I feel so compelled to get this message out, because if we fail to do the thing we have been asked to do, it will be my loss and no one else’s. I then will pray for the selected one’s to listen and obey. “Be silent, and listen for that still small voice.”

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Strange Sighting"

         Unidentified object in the sky at 6:30 a.m. this morning 3-20-2015 Perryton, Texas.


This morning was one of those mornings I woke up early. As usual I looked outside to see how dark it was. I noticed something with a reddish cast in the sky to the north of my house. It was just over the housetops, and I thought it might be an earthly object of some kind. At second thought I went for my camera. The object that shows up on the picture did not look that way on the camera screen. It appeared to be more like a huge reddish ball-like thing. I don’t know why the picture of this object looks so strange. We have had rain for the past couple of days, and it’s been very cloudy. No identification of this being anything from the sun. This object was in the north sky. It is just another one of the things that make me interested in looking up. How fun it is to look and wonder. Someday I might catch a big one. How exciting life gets sometimes. I am so glad I am retired and have time to enjoy so many things I didn’t get to before. My prayers are for everyone who cannot share this feeling with me. I do thank God for all He has given to me. As I sit here drinking my coffee and writing this blog, I truly appreciate everyone who has encouraged me to keep writing. I feel so connected with the rest of the world. Thank God for computers. Next to telephones they are priceless. The computer age has just about taken over the telephone and television business, and is working toward the postal service. A matter of privacy is becoming less every day. There is nothing safer than trusting God. The sooner people learn this the better off they are.

The clock never stops in God’s Throne, and time is running out for a lot of us. I want to do all I can before I leave this world to help someone find the true and glorious way of following Jesus. Every link we can add to this chain of redemption puts a smile on Jesus face. No, it’s not all about us, but all about others every since we were redeemed ourselves. If I would let Satan have his way with me I would cry the rest of my life just thinking about mine, and other people’s loses and pain. “I am sorry Satan, but you cannot control my life. He that is in me is greater than he who is without. God hears me when I cry, but He immediately wipes away my tears. You only had me for a moment. God has me for life.” When we pray like this, Satan has to leave quickly. He cannot stand in the presence of the Holy Spirit. He is terribly afraid of God, and runs for safety when we call out to Him. This has been proven to me many times. We are all human, and we are going to suffer some, but our loving Father will quickly comfort us if we only ask in Jesus name.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Getting Rid Of Squirrels And Squirrely People"

          My neighbor is getting their pecan tree trimmed today. 3-18-2015. Perryton, Texas

I was surprised to see the neighbors trimming their pecan tree today. There won’t be any pecans this year for sure. I hope the squirrels will have to move on to another location to find something to eat this fall. They have been a terrible pest for us. I wouldn’t doubt that they have buried enough pecans in my flower beds, and garden place to live off of for another year. Many of them are even visible. Every morning the squirrels play on my windowsills. They won’t move even when I hit the window. I never knew this could ever happen to me. I have a son coming to live with me and I think he can get rid of them. I have tried everything, but nothing works.

I enjoyed a good lunch today at the Citizen’s Center. It is so nice to be with friends and share our recent interest. Yesterday I had lunch at the Happy Timer’s meeting. This is a place where the entire community gathers for lunch and entertainment. It attracts several people, and is always interesting. The church I attend provides this special event since we have such a large dinning area. There is no charge, but a donation plate is in place. The ladies preparing these meals are fantastic gourmet cooks, and we love going to a place once a month to be treated like celebrities. Sometimes I think I take all these blessings for granted. I know I live in a wonderful place where the abundance of friends and good food are available to anyone who will participate. I am thankful and express my thanks every night to my Lord before going to bed. I deal with my share of pain like most other retired persons, but I will not let it stop me from being active in my community. The best way to be happy is to help others to be happy. That’s what I live to do, more than anything else.

I must say that God answered another prayer for me today. Even though God had to knock down the United States President, Barrack Obana, He miraculously put Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, back in power. Obana  was supplying everything he possible could to have Netanyahu defeated, but he lost another big game. God always keeps His word. The announcement today of Benjamin Netanyahu’s victory should boost our faith to the highest mountain. I believe that we do have the enemy on the run, and we will be safe at home, and abroad if we will only keep believing in God. I am sorry for all of those who have lost their lives trying to do good, but we know for sure they will be rewarded greatly. I would like to ask one thing of everyone reading this. Don’t be one of the nine lepers who Jesus healed, but didn’t return to give Him thanks. Out of ten healed only one returned to thank Jesus. Jesus asked the one, “where are the other nine? Were they not healed also?” It is so important that we thank God for His blessings.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp