Do you remember the song “These are a Few of My Favorite Things” from the movie Sound of Music?

First and foremost favorite!
Wise men still seek him.
Prince of peace, True and Faithful, Re-builder of lives, Glorious Treasure.

When the circumstances around us seem to be biting at our heels. When the stings of life pierce our hearts and we are deepened with sadness. May we remember the blessings, a few of our favorite things, from our Father’s hand and then know with assurance his peace is with us.

Sweet grandson!

Yes, we can take a little time to withdrawal from the unpleasant things that come along during our day (mounting bills, screaming children, pressures at work and home, sense of failure, doubt, fear and uncertainty, etc…) and meditate on a few of our favorite things.

Delightful, but messy!

They lighten the load and they open the eyes of our hearts to allow us to see with more clarity.  They give us a moment to breathe and inhale the blessings we may be missing around us and unfortunately, sometimes miss.

What are a few of your favorite things?  These are some of mine.

Great place, great friend!

Philippians 4:6-9 –

“Entertain no worry, but under all circumstances let your petitions be made known before God by prayer and pleading along with thanksgiving.  And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep guard over your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.  Finally brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is kindly spoken, whatever is lofty and whatever is praiseworthy – put your mind on these.  Those things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, that put into practice, and the God of peace will be with you.”

Practice turned into great music!

On this day and every day, take a few minutes to breathe in the Lord’s blessings!

Newest grand baby

Interesting, this week while I was writing this post, I acquired the 5-day flu bug, an overwhelming workload at my job and backed up plumbing in my house. Then, the plumbers had to cut the cable (bad to worse). Yes, circumstances biting at my heels.

For help, the Lord directed me to Psalm 139.
Read it, it will be a blessing to you! Better yet, listen to it.

Family