"Snap Dragons And Jet Dragons"

Today is September the 13 and I snapped this picture of these snap dragon's holding on for dear life. Notice the dead leaves on the ground. 9-13-2015 Perryton, Texas.

While sitting in the shade around the bare flower garden this morning I was attracted to this fast jet over my head. Flowers and jets are my theme this morning. 9-13-2015 Perryton, Texas.

This afternoon I sat under the apple tree just starring at my bare flower beds. In my mind I could still see all of those beautiful flowers that thrilled my soul every day all summer long. Then I glanced up to see a fast moving jet with two trails of smoke high above my head. I’m sure it was headed for Denver. I had a few quick thoughts about the modern-day jet service, then walked to the front yard to catch a glimpse of something there. I haven’t cleaned out the front flower beds yet although I should have. The flowers are sickly looking and depress me. But near the patio a few snap dragons were still hanging on for dear life so I have posted their picture here.

I had an unusual thought to pop up in my mind. Since all the yard work is almost over till next spring, and since I have nothing much to do around here, why didn’t I catch a jet and travel some. The thought didn’t last long since I am not a happy flier. Especially now since so much terror is happening every day. I will save my flight for the no-return trip to heaven. I don’t expect that to be much longer. In the mean time I will keep waiting for that great miracle to happen and sweep me off my feet. A person might think with age God would lighten the burdensome load we have had to carry for years, but I am made to think now that it just gets heaver. Although He did promise everyone that He would not put more on them than what they could bear. 1 Corinthians 10:13. I suppose I should be very thankful for the strength that I still have both physical, and mental. I may feel like I am imprisoned for several months until the sun comes up to stay long enough to warm the soil so my flowers can resurrect, but it will happen bye and bye.

My home is now a refuge instead of a work place. I have the peace and happiness of God living with me each day. I can say I can keep my burdens at home. I don’t have to go out and face the public and get blasted every time I open my mouth. That is truly a blessing for me, because I do have a certain amount of fight-back inside me. I am getting too old for that now, but I have done my share. I have always said if Jesus can get angry, and He did, so can I. Enough is enough even for Jesus. He does not hesitate to face Satan every time he attacks us. I thank Him for that protection. Satan is a bully, but more than that he is a coward. He turns and runs at the mention of Jesus’ name. I have seen him. He is very ugly and evil looking. One has to have the Holy Spirit in their life to rebuke that awful creature. The Holy Spirit is for everyone who will believe and ask in Jesus name. Now is the time to accept Him.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

Jean's Comment's: "My Life What Is It"

Jean's Comment's: "My Life What Is It": A tiny white butterfly was the object of this picture, but it wouldn't open its wings so you cannot see it. It is one of the little wh...

"My Life What Is It"

A tiny white butterfly was the object of this picture, but it wouldn't open its wings so you cannot see it. It is one of the little white objects at the bottom of the pic. 9-12-2015 Perryton, Texas.


Fall is such a sad time for me. I wondered through the yard today and all I could see was dying foliage. Only two live creatures did I see. A little white butterfly and a frog. A few birds were dashing around just a bit. Yes, my backyard almost looks like a graveyard. I don’t have the energy that I had last fall when things began to die. I gracefully raked and cleaned off all the dead stuff making it look nice and groomed for the next spring. This year I am more like weeping over it. I suppose I have been watching too much bad news on TV. It certainly can drain the joy from your heart pretty quickly. There is only one thing I am positive off. Nothing, no not nothing can separate me from the love of God. When I look up and say Father, He is always instantly on the scene. No matter how heavy the load, my heavenly Father always lightens it. Since my companion is gone, I have only half the strength I used to have, but I have the faith to know he is still encouraging me, even though I can’t see him. The scripture tells us we walk by faith and not by sight. This is so true for me. My physical contact with others is very near zero most of the time, but that too is the way I choose it to be. I need the peace, and quit, that only myself can produce. I love people, and sometimes I enjoy being with them, but nothing can satisfy like being alone with Jesus. This gives me a chance of listening to His words that I have just read the night before when I was going to bed. I usually fall asleep before sorting through the lengthy chapter I read. A time later when no one is around, I think upon those words, and try to apply them to my own life. I read where so many times Jesus left His disciples and went to be alone with His Heavenly Father to gain new faith. I believe this is important for all of us sometimes.

The bible does tell us also that an idle mind is the devils workshop. I feel it important to keep busy doing something that will occupy our mind, even though it may not seem as any value to us. If we want to call a friend or relative just to chat once in awhile, I think that is a God given blessing. Or maybe we need to unload some of our feeling on paper for others to read just as I am doing now. I am determined to keep moving and not allow any pressure sores to collect on my body. No joking, At the end of every day I am ready for some rest with longing for the sun to hurry up and rise. Some may call it anxiety, but I call it energy that needs to be excelled. “Bless me Lord as I sleep tonight.”

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

Jean's Comment's: "The New Moses Needs Us To Hold Up His Hands"

Jean's Comment's: "The New Moses Needs Us To Hold Up His Hands": Pile of asparagus plants. I cut them back this morning getting ready for winter. 9-9-2015 Perryton, Texas. I made a move this morning to...

"The New Moses Needs Us To Hold Up His Hands"

Pile of asparagus plants. I cut them back this morning getting ready for winter. 9-9-2015 Perryton, Texas.


I made a move this morning to get all the dead flowers and plants cut down and treat the soil for winter. After the asparagus plants die I will pile them on the bed where I cut them off as they will make a good cover to protect the freeze from killing the roots. It takes a lot of work to get all the dead growth from the yard after a full summer of rain. I am already looking forward to next spring. The winters are always a dread to me. I am an outside person, and I like to travel. Winters rob me of both of these pleasures except for a few. I can stay within my home boundaries and enjoy my church and Senior Citizens Center. I feel blessed to have those nice places to go and share with friends. My computer in my art room, and my TV in my living room are also a great blessing for me. I have retired from all responsibilities except what I volunteer. It is very nice to be so free to do whatever I want to at any time I want to. It took several years to get to this place in my life. I still struggle with the evil forces that try to take it from me, but I know in advance what that ugly thing is up to. My faith is like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved. The wind of evil just makes me grow straighter, and stronger.

I am not excused from lifting up our nation in prayer. I believe we have all been advised to do just that every day of our lives. When Moses was leading the children of Israel out of Egypt, there were times when he had to have the help of his servants to hold up his hands while he prayed because of weakness to his body. At one point Amalek came to fight against them. Moses ordered Joshua to choose men and go out to fight them, saying he himself would stand upon a hill with the rod of God in his hand and pray. Joshua and his men went out to fight while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. When Moses held up his hand to pray Israel prevailed, and when he let down his hand Amalek prevailed. But Moses grew tired and could no longer hold up his hand. Aaron and Hur put a stone under him and they both got on either side of him holding up his hand while he prayed till the sun went down. Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. Exodus 17. We may not be asked to be with our leaders in person to hold up their hands, but God does ask us to hold them up from our churches, and even our bedrooms.  The Lord have sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. The USA is at war now with Amalek even though some may not acknowledge it. Our president is that Amalek along with his people. Let us all help hold up Holy hands while we fight this terrible enemy. Yes, there is a Moses out there also. God knows who he is.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

Jean's Comment's: "The Headless Dinosaur"

Jean's Comment's: "The Headless Dinosaur": The headless dinosaur of iron on top of a high hill off highway 83 near Canadian Texas. 9-7-2015 Perryton, Texas. After a two week vacatio...

"The Headless Dinosaur"

The headless dinosaur of iron on top of a high hill off highway 83 near Canadian Texas. 9-7-2015 Perryton, Texas.


After a two week vacation from my blog, I am glad to be back to the normal routine of my daily effort to make the life I live more interesting. For the past two weeks I have spent some time with a friend from childhood just enjoying the pleasures of senior days. We visited the area where we grew up and learned the value of love and respect for all people. There will never be a place more interesting, and relaxing, than the small communities where we were raised. Going back home and visiting with old friends is always exciting.

On my way back home I stopped to take a picture of a large sculpture of an iron dinosaur placed a top a high hill near Canadian, Texas. With two shots of attempting to get this far-a-way creature I left out the head. I decided to post it anyway thinking maybe I needed to talk about people who seemingly don’t have any heads. There are plenty of such bodies walking around showing signs of few brains. A lot of times I can include myself in those modern puppets. It amazes me to always see a loving God who will forgive, and forget our headless acts, even when we go back and do the same things over. Another way to look at the “dumb” things we do sometimes, is seeing a necessary time of learning something that will grow are faith, and turn us away from stumbling blocks that we may be headed for. “All things work together for good to those who love Him.” Sometimes it cost us something to learn a lesson on how to advance the knowledge we already have, but can’t seem to apply it to the right surface of stable growth. The mustard seed, which is the smallest seed of all, is known to grow tall and produce much  product. It does have to be planted in good soil and watered before it can grow its best. I wonder sometimes where my muster seed is planted. It doesn’t seem to be growing. The last thing I will do is say that I no longer have the faith of a mustard seed. I may not grow tall and produce any great works, but my seed is still alive and active. It will grow if I will it to do so. No one can stop my years of having learned something every day about the works of God. Satan is never going to stop trying to defeat us, but I have learned long ago that he is just a measly demon posing as a huge evil force who can destroy even God. Never, never believe that lie. He is a “mustard seedless” demon, who never grows. He just always stays the same. A deceiving ugly “cast out” without any hope.  Sometimes we may have to tell him more than once to leave our presence, but he can not hang around long if we rebuke him in the name of Jesus. Let us all think about getting our heads in the picture.

God Bless
Myrtle jean Sharp