by Macy Johnson
“They had such a sharp disagreement
that they parted company.
Barnabas took Mark and sailed for
Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace
of the Lord.”
(Acts 15:39 NIV)
My email
inbox was full, again, of information I no longer needed. In the past I
purchased something from a different company, or inquired about a new service
provider. They were no longer on my radar, but I was on theirs.
by Macy Johnson
“When you give it to them, they gather
it up;
when you open your hand, they are
satisfied with good things.”
(Psalm 104:28 NIV)
My
granddaughter, Dahlia, likes to pretend she owns and manages a restaurant when
she visits us. She explores my refrigerator and pantry to find items for her
menu. I am amazed at the beautiful list of options she creates on my computer with
unique pictures and special fonts.
by Macy Johnson
“Rise in the presence of the aged,
show respect for the elderly and
revere your God.
I am the Lord.”
(Leviticus 19:32 NIV)
My
daughter, son-in-law, and their children left too soon after a fun weekend with
my husband and me. Our granddaughter commented that our visits are too short. I
looked at her Momma and said, “One day they won’t want to be with their old
grandparents. They will be busy with friends and activities. I want to spend
every moment I can with them now.”
by Macy Johnson
“That everyone may eat and drink,
and find satisfaction in all his toil
–
this is the gift of God.”
(Ecclesiastes 3:13 NIV)
I get lost in time and space when I write. I seem to float into a new dimension, a time warp. It is a peaceful, hopeful place where everything seems to relax. When something jars my attention and brings me back into the present, I am surprised at how much time has passed. I think this is what happens when we enjoy life in our “sweet spot,” in the center of God’s will. He allows time to stand still for us, all fears and worries gone, so we can delight in being in His presence.
by Macy Johnson
“To the angel of the church in
Philadelphia write:
These are the words of him who is holy
and true,
who holds the key of David.
What he opens no one can shut,
and what he shuts no one can open.”
(Revelation 3:7 NIV)
I exited
through the back door of the church with other choir members. The Ash Wednesday
service, followed by choir rehearsal, was moving and inspirational. As I closed
the door to my car, I realized my ignition key had fallen off my keyring.
