"Dance Or March i'm Going In"

“Dance Or March I'm Going In” What a nice shower we had today. It cooled things off, and the yard already looks better. My car got a good rinsing off on the way to church, but I didn't have to open my umbrella. How nice mother nature has been to me lately. Church attendance was good today, and I'm thankful for that. I feel ready to start another week of fun, and excitement. Lunch at the Center tomorrow is already pulling at me. Something good must be going to happen. Our cooks fix delicious chicken tenders with all the extras. The only bad thing about my eating regularly at the Center again is that it's putting pounds on me. My heart won't like that. Oh my! What a life of ups, and downs. My brain keeps trying to fail me, but it just don't know how stubborn I am. I will get my thoughts out whether in words, or on canvas. Nothing is going to stop me. The love of God controls my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way. So what if I miss a step or two on the dance floor. I can slide back on track, thank you. I'm waiting for that perfect dancer to come along and teach me perfection. Oh course I don't dance in reality, but I do spiritually. “When the saints go marching in, I hope to be in that number.” I might even dance my way in. I am so ready to spend some time with my sisters again. The long distance between us makes that hard to happen very often, but I have faith to believe it will happen soon. God has blessed us all with so much more than we deserve. Not with worldly goods, but with precious peace. We can all lay in our beds in the same motel room or house, and sleep all night without waking up. Can God be any better to us than that? Our mom and dad's four daughters are all still living as widows, but we still have each other. We all are still able to do our own business, and help others with theirs. I am the oldest, but can manage to make the others behave. Please don't tell them I said that. Any three of them would go to the moon if possible to help me if I needed them. And I believe God would make it possible. Here's wishing everyone a very happy, and prosperous week. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"It's Never Too Late To Repent"

“It's Never Too Late To Repent” Now let me tell you it's the last day of another busy week for me. I have done everything on my to do list. Just finished painting three hours on my Amsterdam oil painting. When I finish writing this blog I will be ready to give myself a touch of needed attention. Bubble bath, hair treatment, manicure, and off to bed for a good nights rest. I will start all over again in the morning by attending church, and preparing lunch for Chuck, and I. The first day of the week is always the best day for me. It is when I meet with my church family, and my special friend, Jesus, to be fed my spiritual food for another week. How blessed we are to be privileged to enter the House of God, and worship His Holy Name. None of us know how much longer we will be allowed to do that, but until such time it might happen, let us show God how thankful we are to still be praising His Name. If, and when our church home gets burned down we may be like the Israelite's of old, be carried away to a Babylonian type of capture. I get criticized for speaking negatively like this, but I still believe the Holy Word of God, and this is what I take from it .”God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. “ Believe it or not, I definitely believe it. I am praying like never before for those who still don't believe in the bible, and never open it up. Miracles are still happening, and I believe I will see several happen yet before I die. At my age I may not see the wrath of God at it's worse, but I am positive it will happen. God is a just God, and He will Judge His people accordingly. I can't remember ever standing before a judge except in minor cases, but even that can be scary. The bible tells us God has no favorites, and that He is just, but everyone will be judged. I truly believe if you have no fear of God, then you have no wisdom. Proverbs 9:10. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of an angry God.” I cannot apologize for making some people miserable, because I feel sure it takes the fear of God to fully understand His Word. His Love is greater than our sins, but we must confess them to Him. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Fear Not I Am With You"

“Fear Not I Am With You” The two runaways from our table at the Center were still not back today. They will have a lot of explaining to do. It doesn't take that long to drive to Waco, Texas where the Gene Watson concert was held last night, These gals are strutting their stuff, and may forget to come back. At least we who are left behind hope they are having fun because they truly do deserve it. We just miss them too much. We had a good catfish dinner with all the trimmings today. No one can cook catfish as good as our cook. We were proud to have some first time visitors today. Hope they will be coming back. Our main concern at the Center now is the quick spreading of a new delta variant virus which is predicted to be even worse than the Corona 19. We must lift up our voices to the Almighty God to protect us from all evil. Most of us at the Center believe He will keep us safe, and all together. We never want to be locked out of our friendship, and fellowship hall again. We must all stay positive, and be present at our gatherings as much as possible. This battle can be won no other way. Let us continue to be faithful to our Blessed Senior Center, As this week is coming to an end, I wonder if I have done enough to please my Lord. No one knows if they will have another week to labor or not. I do believe for sure things are not going to get better. When I speak of being positive, I'm mostly saying don't give in another inch to the wicked evil. Hold tight to what we have left, and of course pray for more strength to endure. If that sounds like weak faith, remember to read your bibles daily. It does not promise us a life of no pain nor struggle, but a healer to those who trust God, and make Him their lifeguard. I feel like we fail most when we look around and see that someone is missing from our presence who used to be a regular. Maybe some know why they are not present anymore, but do I? Do we act as if it doesn't matter? Guilty. But where do I get the wisdom to inquire without sounding nosey? Of course this is a seldom case, but it does happen sometimes. Maybe we need to seek God's wisdom more sometimes. Or maybe we just need to take that person before God, and ask Him to bring that person back to us. I've waited long enough. I will do one or the other soon. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Happiness Is A Gift From God"

“Happiness Is A Gift From God” It's another one of my happy days without knowing why. I tell myself I have so many things to be troubled about, but not so. Then I remember I asked God to give me peace over those troubling things. He did just that. I may not accomplish much physically, but I'm accomplishing a whole lot mentally. When I see those big smiles on faces who have a lot more to be sad about then me, I just have to leap for joy. I see those smiles every time I go to the Senior luncheons. What a joy to know we all are beating the odds. Wisdom has guided us through many long years, and it continues to guide us on. In a world filled with pit holes such as we have today, I am so thankful to say we have an invisible leader who will never let us fall if we fully trust Him. So I believe that's why most of the time I feel happy, and blessed. Those who love their own self ambitions more than the ones they gave life to, I'm sorry to say, but I truly believe they will never find happiness. It's all in vain, and I do hope they wale-up before it's too late. Help us all Lord, to yield our lives to You daily. As I conclude this little message today let me say again, I am happy, thankful, and plan to let it be seen in me every day. That does not mean I won't be praying for God to defeat our enemies, but it does mean I believe He already has. Join with me in singing praises to Him always. Let us not just tell Him about all the things He has done. He already knows that. Let us show Him how happy, and thankful we are for all those things He has done. Shame on those who do not gracefully greet, and welcome back those who are so hoping to find a place to feel a part of in God's House. Are we letting the beauty of Christ be seen in us? I feel this failure to myself more than I can relate. I'm working on improving that mistake. None of us is worthy, but all of us are responsible. Be kind, and loving even to those who throw stones at you. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Perryton Pride Is Still Booming"

“Perryton Pride Is Still Booming” Here is my Happy notes for today. Two of my dear friends didn't tell me they were not going to be at the Senior luncheon today, and I made sure I made it today because they had told me the next time I missed they were coming to my house to see why. This was not a last minute decision for them because they had to have made plans months ago to go see Gene Watson's show. I'm sure they had mentioned it to me some time ago, but they know my memory is not that good anymore. That's alright I had fun without them. I just can't believe they would put Gene Watson ahead of us funny, dummies. They would drive half way around the world to hear that guy sing, when they can hear our song by driving a few minutes. God bless them, and give them a safe trip back home. We had a good meal, and a good group of winners there today. I never saw one frownie face there. Our proud subject today was topped by a Perryton ex-student winning his State Representative seat in his district of residence now. He was born and raised in Perryton, Texas, and flew one of the eight bombers over Operation Desert Storm in Iraq on January 16, 1991. Later he was given permission to fly that bomber at a low distance from the ground over Perryton. Those whom had not heard of the event fixing to happen got the heck scared out of them. I ran out of my house to see all my neighbors standing in their yards. I won't mention his name because I may not have all the facts just right. Congratulations, Jake, and we know you will do Texas a great job. I just have to let you know how cheap groceries are anymore. I bought a small watermelon today, and paid $7.00 for it. That means I paid $4.00 for having it cut, and placed in a plastic bowl. I wouldn't do it any other way. At least I can see what I'm getting. It was delicious, and I'll probably do it again. Labor is what's going up. Too bad I can't work anymore. I look for other bargains to off-set the high cost of fool proof foods. Nothing like a thrifty shopper. Those poor managers in our government are pouring it onto us innocent customers, so we have to show them up. We don't have to vote them back in. After all the buck stops at the top of our elected officials. It's time to get rid of all RINO's. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"One Of Those Mysterious Days"

“One Of Those Mysterious Days” After working from 8am to 4pm I'm not sure one should immediately start writing a blog. However, the day for posting stops at 7pm, so I have to rush to make it publishable before cut-off time. At this time I am just a few post short of 30,000 in the last period of my postings. I had two other blog accounts before this one that somehow got cut off causing me to have to start another one. I've been lucky with this one so far. The record shows I have 65,560 hits. I think something is off a little because some days I have 100 hits in one day. Whatever, I am dedicated to keep writing my voice as if I could be talking that much. It is therapy for me, and keeps me from talking to myself. When I'm tired it probably shows in my writings. When I'm happy it probably shows also. But when I'm disagreeable, please Lord don't let it show except in a kind, loving way. I don't want to be hypercritical with my opinions, but neither do I want to sound always right. I am positive that is wrong. I do feel, and hope I'm right, that my writings are seen by God, and I will have to answer to Him for all my mistakes. That is my main reason for writing my heart, and soul, and by faith maybe someone who has not known before, will be made wise to the power of our God. I believe for that reason is why God is leaving us here on this old sinful earth. The song comes to my mind now, “In a land where we will never grow old.” I am both tired, and happy, at this time, but I must rest before I reveal much of either. I'm expecting a great day tomorrow, until then “Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God believe also that He is able to give you peace, and happiness.” I'm at the end of this news briefing, ha, ha, so keep on believing, God answers prayer. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp

"Just Let Me Be Me"

“Just Let Me Be Me” My day has been great so far. It started off with a call to my sister who is spending the summer at her house at Conchas lake State Park New Mexico. She was enjoying her time there with children, and grandchildren. Then I went to the Senior Luncheon where an overflowing table of humorous ladies were packed full of funnies today. Of course the more serious happenings made up part of the conversations. One of our 94 year old members was laid to rest this morning. He will be missed far sure. There are still a few who have not made it back since the Corona virus shut down a little over a year ago. I have committed myself to calling some of these, and letting them know I have made it back, and feel safe for them to come back. We did pick up a few new members after the scare was over. Over all things are looking even better than before. Can't thank the workers, and the staff enough. The past several days have been blessing me more than I can imagine. I even got a real dollar bill in the mail this morning with a promise if I fill out a news survey, and send it back I will get 5 more dollars. This wasn't on my prayer request, but it does sound good. It's just that I don't work that cheap. At least I'm a dollar ahead. But I can say God has answered several prayers for me lately. He is my joy, my peace, my all. So my second day of my new week was a good one, but I still have to work on making tomorrow a good one, so it's not over yet. If I didn't have these responsibilities I would be sleeping the rest of my life away. No thank you, I will do my job whatever it requires. I will even take the heat from those who want to turn it on me. I probably would never be done without it, and I sure want to keep doing. The secret is between God, and I. He will control the temperature until I'm really done. “I know from which my strength cometh.” Sorry, but you cannot take it from me. Try as you may, but I will love you anyway. God Bless Myrtle Jean Sharp