Its A Date

My dear friend, Karen, gave me a book when I turned 50 called Women of Substance - A Collection of Estrogen-Rich Cartoons by Revilo. My favorite would have to be of a woman free-falling with an unopened parachute strapped to her back saying "I skydive to relax. For sheer terror I date." Ha! What do you think...dating in your fifties - fun or frightening?? Actually from my experience its both and I have to say its takes courage to put yourself out there. There's a reason why you should do this while you're young!

I have discovered that God is delighting in using this new arena in which I have little experience. He always gets my attention eventually when I don't know what I'm doing! It's surprising though that my immediate reaction is not always going to Him for insight and wisdom! Even so I am starting to see that my view of things is often far from reality. I need His take on things. In His graciousness He has allowed me to find many hidden treasures along the way for which I am grateful. Some born out of pain and some out of pleasure.

We all find ourselves in circumstances we may not have necessarily chosen and have us feeling out of our depth. Whatever these are for you I encourage you to look to God for the unexpected treasures and lessons that lay on the path ahead. Even though the path is dimly lit and a little frightening at times rest in His wisdom.

Entangled Treasures

You lead me Lord
On paths I do not know
Sometimes at quite a pace
And others very slow
Requiring faith
To follow just the faintest light
Not knowing if it leads
To pain or much delight

It's likely both
Are intertwined like cords
Entangled treasures hide
Fit for Queens and Lords
Inquire my soul of Him
My ever-faithful Love
Lay aside your twisted view
Rest in wisdom from above

11-28-09


1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV
"No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared
for those who love Him."