"I Stand On My Speech"

“I Stand On My Speech” Saturday afternoon rush for me. Only about half through with my housework, and then have to work on my beauty effort. My hair is getting so thin it takes me hours to hide the bald. I could let the hair dressers do it, but I don't like their style on me. My husband used to say the beauty operators makes me look like I'm wearing a wig. He is not with me any longer, but I still like to pretend he is. For years my hair was the least of my worry, but old age has changed that a lot. My hair is just one of the things I'm fighting with about change. The awful, disgraceful, tattoos, and body piercings are more than I can accept. I cannot have any sympathy for those who have chosen to make their God-given bodies into a hell-like symbol mocking God's Holy Temple. “The Word says our bodies are the Temple of The Lord.” I feel like many have made it into a welcome sign to hell. I am overdue with my frank, rebuke for tattoos, but my soft, talk concerning tattoos just got me deleted. It didn't do any good at all, so I'm not sugar coating my thoughts any longer. Of course I will get repercussions, but I can no longer be a dummy on a stick. Judge me, you will be judged. Your judgment cannot hurt me, because I know the difference between true judges, and fake ones. My sentence will be from not speaking out much sooner. I do not believe in judging people about every little mistake they make, but when it is so bad that nothing evil can be felt by Christian born mortals in America, it's time for Frank to start preaching. At my age I never thought I would ever be called upon to speak out on God-forbidding sin, but if I must die a martyr, that shall I be. I do believe that God is already judging this world. Very few are aware of it. If they were they would become more concerned about the troubles they are in. They seem to brush it off as if it's nothing new. What a trick the evil one has played on so many. It's very disturbing to me because I feel like too many luke worm Christians are never going to see the light. I do believe that before the end of time every knee shall bow before the Lord, but I'm not sure it won't be too late. This message is one big surprise to me. I never intended to condemn anyone because I strongly am against that, but for some reason this is what proceeded out of my heart. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Without Pain We Are Dead"

“Without Pain We Are Dead” How nice to have special friends you can talk to for hours if you wish. I just hung up the phone from talking to a super nice person, that keeps me updated on everyone else. Before that call I had talked to my sister in Oklahoma City for quite some time. It is friends, and family like those that keep me feeling necessary to stay on the sunny side. God bless my sunshiny faces that brightens my days. I am very much aware that without daily contact with people one will lose their desire to function. I am also aware that it becomes a daily struggle to remain positive about the blessing we receive in life. This is just part of the retired life all of us have to face in time. It sounds good at first, but the older bones just don't move as fast as the young ones did. Somehow the brains want more rest also. So it goes like this. “Be kind one to another, and love your neighbor as yourself.” It took me one hour today to do the two things that I thought might take all day today. My mind must have been resting a lot yesterday. The old saying goes like this, “ you are making a mountain out of a mole hill.” At least I am still getting things done. I do know that is because the Good Lord is always there to help me. I pray I will never get to the place I expect Him to do it all. I will patiently wait for things to happen that I know is going to happen in God's time. I can be happy and content until such time. The things we dread the most will turn into a joyful experience. Come walk with me down that dark road then we both can share the rising sunshine. Just have to say, Glory, Glory to the Lamb of God.” He is my all, and all. And I love to tell His story. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"A Dirt Digger I Am"

“A Dirt Digger I Am” I helped Chuck plant some garden today. We set out eight tomato plants, and planted a row of green beans. The cantaloupe plants are in full bloom already, and some of the tomato plants were blooming before we got them put out. Chuck has a passion for raising garden, but he, and I both are almost beyond garden work anymore. Those garden tools just won't let us put them away. The spake, rake, and hoe are always nearby. Now that I'm home, I am doing what I enjoy most, typing whatever comes to my mind, so I can see what the Lord has for me to do next. I believe my messages are more for me than anyone else; but what would life be like if we couldn't share? I also enjoy reading others messages. Wish more people would write more. I visited with Chuck's next door neighbor today. We both were in our back yards at the same time so it was a good time to stand under the shade of some trees, and talk our heads off. I do love this precious little lady. She is so talented, and we both have so many things in common. It was lunch time, and she offered to share some chicken salad sandwiches with Chuck, and I, but I had made a large meatloaf earlier, and made scalloped potatoes, and collard greens. This special lady cannot be beat so far as making you feel important. She was in her late fifties when she married the first time, but that guy could not have found a more loving, and caring wife. He realizes that too. They have been married now just over eight years. A lovely couple totally in love. The best thing this friend and I have going together is we both love our Lord, and talk about Him a lot. I haven't had time to rest since I've been home so I will hurry and finish this little gabby story, and find my recliner. How thankful I am to be blessed so much with both material, and spiritual things. God knows exactly what I need, and He always supplies it. Sometimes I tell Him what I need, and He also gives that. I wasn't raised to be a spoiled child, so I know not to ask for more than I really need. However, He tells us in His Word to ask, and we shall receive. I believe He wants us to tell him what we need. Usually I ask for peace, and guidance. I do often ask Him for strength to endure grief, which I have experienced a lot. He is my comforter. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"An Opinion Only"

“An Opinion Only” Once again I feel the need to use God's Word to deliver my heart today. There are several writers who make up the book of Psalms, but I believe King David wrote the 65th chapter. I chose to use the first 8 verses of that chapter to try and explain my own thoughts. Although King David was by God's own Words, His greatest king, he made many mistakes ( by the bible scholars of today's own interpretation.) he was an Old Testament character, and lived by Moses law. Some modern bible teachers calls him a murderer, not just because he killed the evil Giant, but because he stole the wife of a soldier who was away at war. He wanted to marry that beautiful woman so King David ordered that her husband be put on the front firing line so he would be killed then he married Bathsheba. This part of King David's life is so frustrating that an unlearned person like me, and most other bible readers, are left to leave well enough alone. Now to get to my bible scripture. Psalms 65: 1-8 O God, it is right for us to praise you in Zion and keep our promises to you, because you answer prayers. People everywhere will come to you on account of their sins. Our faults defeat us. But you forgive them. Happy are those whom you choose, whom you bring to live in your sanctuary. We shall be satisfied with the good things of your house, the blessings of your sacred Temple. You answer us by giving us victory, and you do wonderful things to save us. People all over the world and across the distant seas trust in you. You set the mountains in place by your strength, showing your mighty power. You calm the roar of the seas and the noise of the waves; You calm the uproar of the peoples. The whole world stands in awe of the great things you have done. Your deeds brings shouts of joy from one end of the earth to the other. What would you do? I sat in a Sunday school class one morning listening to the teacher talk about King David's mistakes. Naturally several men came to his rescue saying the woman was also at fault. I spoke up and said, David was the King. Can we simple wives of a man at war tell the King we will not obey him? What a terrible spot to be in. I do not believe Bathsheba willingly gave in to King David, but out of fear, she obeyed his command. Now for a really mind blogger, Bathsheba became the mother of King David's wisest son on earth, King Solomon. Does this not make you appreciate our Lord, and Savior, Jesus Christ, even more? Friends I feel like we are all bible illiterate so much that the most important thing that matters is Trust in Jesus with all our hearts. Live by the ten commandants, and pray every day for wisdom. Thank you. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"It Takes All Kinds"

“It Takes All Kinds” Why does God allow us to recall so many sad memories, or maybe I should say sweet memories that become sad when we recall them? It is not always deceased ones who make you sad at some remembering of certain instances. Things that happened years ago that now have become haunting because of the mistake that you made when you thought you were doing what was right can be the hardest to endure. Even though that person may still be alive there is no way you can ever relieve yourself of the guilt. These are the memories that take all the joy from us when we should be praising God for His constant blessings. Then there are the wonderful memories when you loved so much being around precious loved ones who have now left us forever. Life can be like a roller coaster no matter how much God blesses you. Laughter, and tears at the same time. It can get so bad till everything seems worthless. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, experienced the same miseries that I speak of now. Satan never left Jesus alone for long. Can we understand better now why we too must spend much of our time being miserable? Not really, but we know if Jesus had the same struggles in life as we, then we cannot expect to be less troubled. The difference is Jesus was the perfect One. He knew no sin. We are the sinners who deserve most of what we struggle with. What we chose to do with our lives daily can make a big difference in how much we feel sad. However, there is no complete freedom from guilt, and grievousness, until we either lose our minds completely, or lose our mortal life to the new one. I believe this is one of the reasons the bible tells us to bear one another s burdens. Confess our sins to one another, only with God's direction. He knows what is best for us. Satan would have us go overboard with confessing. There is often great confusion when past sins becomes an identity for us. I for one. have always felt like Jesus is the only one who needs to know all about our personal life. I would never have written a message like this one today if I had of had my own way. It took me an hour or so to finally start not knowing what I was going to say. Yesterday I was so enthused while writing my blog, then today nothing would come to me but distressful thoughts. I could never be that person who talks from a script, or follows an outlined message. It takes all kinds to do God's work. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"We Are Soldiers Not Deadbeats"

“We Are Soldiers Not Deadbeats” People when do we stop turning the other cheek? The Liberal Party has caused us so much more cost of living till we just must hit back. I just got back from renewing my home insurance policy, and was told by the agent to wait till they could check for another company who had not raised their rates so much. My policy had gone up $238,00 in one year, and I had not used it once. Every bill I paid had increased a lot. Gasoline, groceries, hospital, and doctor bills, going through the roof. The evil leadership we now have in the White House, has got to be stopped. God is big enough to do it, and I for one am going to sincerely ask Him to take over how. We do not have to take all these beatings by such ungodly people. I think we have been patient long enough. We need to act now in self defense. Our defense is God, and He will help us if we truly believe. In just over a year we have seen the worst economic crisis since in the early thirties, when the Great Depression hit. If we don't act now the end is not near in sight. We can have faith, but faith without legs is dead. We Christians are God's hands, and feet. Our voices must go up to Heaven. Silence is a broken weapon. I'm not saying we should act like idiots. I'm saying we should be “as wise as a serpent, and as harmless as doves.” We can only be like that by staying focused on God. Some people may not know this, but I believe if we are not exercising our faith then it will dry up to nothing. The best way to exercise our faith is by start praising God daily for His love, and mercy. Thank Him daily for the prayers He answered for us that day. Thank Him, Thank Him. I mentioned in my blog yesterday that I thought I saw Jesus walking on the water to rescue us from shipwreck. I still believe that, but He hasn't reached us yet. Unless we keep our eyes on Him we might sink before He gets to us. I am very sincere. I believe we have to stay close to our Savior at all times in order to be protected. Like a little child we may feel lost from our Heavenly Father sometimes, but like that earthy father He always has an eye on us. Trust Him, Trust Him. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"A Shipwrecked Country"

“A Shipwrecked Country” I could never have had a happier day in a thousand years than I've had today. Church was such a blessing to be part of, and the crowd was overwhelmed. The Holy Spirit was there pouring out His glory on everyone. What a day, and so many precious comments given to me personally was extraordinary. The sermon was nothing but a God Sent. And the messenger was prompted by The Holy Spirit, Himself. The three words I kept hearing the most were, “never give up.” It was most fitting to everyone there. In this day and time the world seems to be shipwrecked. People are having a hard time to keep from drowning. But Jesus walked on the water to save us today. There will continue to be ragging storms, but our faith was certainly strengthened today. I am looking forward to next Sunday. The past two Sundays have both handed me a big surprise, I am expecting another next Sunday. I really don't want to surprise everyone myself, but I will not refuse if the Lord wants to use me for something. “Unto whom much has been given much will be expected.” I am far from being a completely yielded servant, but I have been in the past. That's where we all need to be again today. It's better to yield than to be forced. God's way is always best. My roses are blooming so beautifully I take pride in showing them off. When nothing much seems pretty, the roses always make up the difference. There are all colors, and sizes for me to enjoy. Some are cluttered together to make a bouquet, others are spread all over the bushes. I have not been well enough to prune, and take care of them, but they are pretty anyway. I have my yards mowed, but don't attempt to hire someone to work my flower garden. It's too much, and there comes a time to settle for roses only. I am thankful for the good health I still have, and I will take good care of it first. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp