I have moved from blog to Podcast. Bridgewrks is still the name on Spotify, Apple Podcast and other platforms. See the trailer below for info. Now in spoken voice in place of the written word. We'll see how this goes. Linda Howelton
I had never seen this poem in its entirety until this weekend. It was recited by memory by one of the attendees at a conference. All this time I had assumed this poem spoke of wisdom and the peace in knowing what should concern me and what should not. When anxiety would overshadow me, well-meaning friends would recite the first two verses to remind me about the things I could not change so stop worrying. There is a nod to serenity and wisdom in the poem but most importantly, it’s about contentment. Philippians 4:11-13 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ [ a ] who strengthens me. Live one day at a time, one moment at a time and accept what life brings. To do this, we must entrust all things to God. H
I dread getting my car washed. I have difficulty following the direction of the attendant as he gives hand signals in order to align my wheels with the moving track. It seems as though I’m being led to far to the right. Taking my foot off the break and shifting to neutral is nerve racking as well. What if I run into the car in front or the car behind hits my bumper? None of it seems like it should work. In the past, I have been hit by a car from behind but I must admit I put my hands on the steering wheel which threw the car off track. Water has come flooding into my car also but that time I’d forgotten to roll up all the windows. I have issues entering the car wash and while inside. Despite the angst, my car comes out clean. Joshua 1:9 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth
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