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A poem for the New Year

2024 is (basically) over? How? Didn't it just start? At the same time, it feels as though it's been years since last January. But God has been so good though it all. All praise and glory be to Him!

Hope you enjoy this poem I wrote in 2019:

Another year has come and gone, both joy and sadness mark the way. A tapestry that we call life, is woven day by day.

The golden strands of happiness, are lovely to behold but sorrow's dark threads add a beauty, of ancient truths of old.

For sadness, sorrows, trials and pain, are used by God above, to bring us closer to His side. He comforts us in love.

For dark and light do both bring out, the beauty of a life, and joy can fill our hearts despite all sorrow, hurt, and strife.

For in God's Word are promises, that only if we pray, and draw ere closer to our God, His joy; will hearts convey!

For in His love, He died for man, to save the human race. Redeeming love, and peace for all, provided by His grace.

He only asks that you believe, and call upon His name, Ask Jesus Christ to save your soul, The angels will acclaim.

So as this new year's threads are woven, dark and light combined, May gold outweigh the dark sad threads. May God's great love you find!

Here's to a 2025 filled with God's mercy, grace, and love. Happy new year, my friend!

Until next time,

Megs

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He's still the King of Kings

God will never leave you Whatever things befall He promises to comfort, keep you Help you to stand tall So keep on trusting Jesus He'll guide and strengthen you Cast all your cares upon Him And know He'll see you through

Though trials arise and fears grow His love remains the same Go to Him in prayer and trust His holy Name There's nothing God can't do It says so in His Word Put on the armor of the Lord And wield His two-edged sword

We dress for battle day to day The war still rages on No foe can stand against the holy Word of God Our helmet of salvation to our shoes of Gospel true With Christ our Savior on our side There's nothing we can't do

No matter what, God's in control He's still the King of Kings! He'll never leave you nor forsake He's still the King Of Kings!

I wrote this poem/song four years ago today, as my mind was whirling with all the things going on in our country. I hope that if nothing else, this might help remind you of Who is in control, no matter what. <3

Until next time,

Megs

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"What's your favorite season?" That's an excellent question, and also a rather horrid one.

I love spring: Young flowers blossoming, the brightness of the fresh green leaves, the beauty of an afternoon storm when the bright warming sunlight contrasts sharply with the dark thunderous clouds on the horizon. Days begin to lengthen, nights shorten. The world is waking up after a long dark winter.

I love summer: The days and evenings are longer and full of things to do, the occasional overcast mornings keep the hottest days bearable. The sweet smell of freshly cut hay mingled with the stronger scent of diesel tractors wafting through the air. Weekends are filled with hard work or fun, or both!

I love autumn: The warmth of summer lingers still on the sunny days, while the nights grow cooler. Mornings have that sweet nip in the air as the leaves turn glorious shades of crimsons, golds, and oranges, plummeting deciduous landscapes into fiery colors of splendor. The sunshine is welcomed as the fervent heat cools from its summer strength, and shines down in a comforting warmth that brightens the leaves even more.

I love winter: The beauty of a freshly fallen snow, the muted softness of that thick blanket of white, silencing the world as time seems stand still as the snowflakes drift lazily down. The coziness of a warm fire, hot cocoa, a good book, safe and sound as the snow or rain falls outside. Things slow down after holidays, but the promise of spring is ever present, beginning the whole cycle again.

There's so much about every season that is to be admired and enjoyed...I think the beauty in each season is enough to contrast the not-so-nice parts...don't you think?

That's kinda like life...the seasons in life aren't too different from the seasons of a year. There are wonderful things, sad things, bad things, beautiful and great things, but all things are for a reason, and a season. One of the best things about seasons, (and perhaps, also one of the worst things), is they don't stay forever.

Seasons change, and so do we, but the One who never changes is still in control, no matter what.

And I praise God for that; for He is good, and His mercies endure forever.

Until next time,

Megs

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Time

*another repost of a recent post from my blogspot blog*

Do you ever get up in the morning, and discover that you have so much that you want and need to do, that you can't figure out what to do, and end up doing nothing at all but waste time scrolling on your phone or staring out into nothing?

Cause same.

I'm realizing that discipline is something I have a terrible need to work on.

Instead of becoming overwhelmed with the many possibilities and opportunities that present themselves each day, I need to figure out a way to list the things I want and need to do, and find a way to actually do them.

Lists are something I love, but I can't seem to figure out what to list on a list, when I want to.

Other times if I do know exactly what I want to do, either I'm so tired I can't find the energy to actually do it, or something comes up and distracts me and I end up not having the time.

Welcome to how my brain works.

It's messy, it's loud. But by God's grace I'm surviving this crazy world.

I've never really been good at communicating my thoughts, but right now the words seem to be able to flow as I type. I guess I'll take advantage of it while I'm here.

This post might not even get published here, but if nothing else, I'll have something to look back on someday and hopefully I'll have a reminder that:

1. You don't have to do everything. That's a great way to get burned out and not be able to do anything. It's not worth it to stress over all the things that you aren't able to do in a day. To quote a paraphrase,

"Don't worry 'bout nothin. Let it go, see what tomorrow brings. Don't worry 'bout nothin, pray about everything." - Luke Bryan, referencing Philippians 4:6-7 

2. Waiting on God's timing is the best way.  Is it long sometimes? Yes. Do I wish I could just get a whole timeline list of my next life steps? Yes. Do I worry and fret and forget that God is truly in control, and that His will is the best, and mine isn't? Also yes. (check out Psalm 37:7)

Waiting on Him is a lesson I learn, then forget, and have to relearn, but I can honestly say it's been a blessing in my life, looking back, though as I'm going through rough patches they don't seem so great.

Like it says in Romans 8:18,  "The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us"

3. Just trust Him. This one's pretty self explanatory.

Ok...So there's a ramble-y post for today.

If you made it this far...have a cookie.

You deserve one.

Until next time,

Megs

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One more try

I've decided to give this blog-site a chance instead of my other one over at Blogspot. So...here's my first official Tumblr blog post:

2024.

They say time flies. 

When I was little, I never paid attention to that phrase, nor did it really matter much to me.

But I'm beginning to understand what they meant.

(I'm still unsure of who this *they* is though...)

Many things have happened in my life since my last post, and looking back at all God has done, all the blessings, trials, and countless other things that have happened in my life is honestly astounding.

Writing:

Writing, the main reason for my starting this blog in the first place, has kind of been put on the back burner, as they say, for the past three years or so.

I have done a little writing here and there, but not much, and I definitely haven't written any new books lately.

My current project of releasing a 2nd edition of Trouble in Scotland is nearing completion, which is exciting! Keep an eye out for more information as that time nears.

Life:

Changes in life can simultaneously be the best and worst things one can go through.

But all in all, I'd say God has been so, so incredibly good.

Life is busy, but thanks be to my Heavenly Father, life is good.

I think that's all for this post, but I hope to return soon for more posts!

Soli Deo Gloria!

Megs