Comforting Words and Ecstatic Experiences — reflections on the Psalms.

Psalm 139 v5
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me
so high that I cannot endure it...

Even looking at a rich blue sky through a copper beech can bring tears to one's eyes.
Or to look at distant mountains with wispy clouds crowning the summits.
Thousands upon thousands of riches that are ours — if we are willing to open our eyes.
But not just nature, life is full of little things that surprise us with joy beyond our understanding.


There are times when we can feel so uplifted in the Spirit than it is hard to endure!

After a disturbed night due to a nearby late party, I felt really weary this morning. But sitting gazing out of the window at the sky, trees, and brilliant blossoms caught in the morning sun, uplifted and refreshed.
Joy is just a blink away.

Comforting Words — reflections on the psalms continued

For there is not a word on my tongue
but you Lord know it altogether
You have encompassed me behind and before
and have laid your hand upon me...


Psalm 139 v3-4

It has been a busy weekend — too many things trying to get done.
My third book of the trilogy is now being prepared. It will be good to get the set completed. Meanwhile, I am rewriting Blazing Embers, Making changes as once was suggested by an agent. I want to include more humour too.
Family coming for tea and an invitation to pop in to a neighbour's BBQ and celebration. It all went off OK.
BUT —
We all need time to be still and reflect. 'Be still and know that I am the Lord.'
Am I going in the right direction? I think so...

Comforting Words — reflections on the psalms

Verses from Psalm 139 1-2

O Lord you have searched me out and known me
you when I sit and when I stand
you comprehend my thoughts long before

You discern my path and the places where I rest
you are acquainted with all my ways...

We are never completely alone. In Him we live and breath and have our being. God alone truly knows our thoughts, our feelings, our hurts, our problems, our pains, what makes us tick. Ultimately, he alone is our judge.



I have been thinking about this today. It has been a busy few days since getting back from holiday. Domestic chores, catching up with correspondence and sorting out issues to do with my books. (Looks like my latest will get in the local paper.) We can get lost in busyness. Today I have the morning to myself — to sort out thoughts and feelings, while plodding on. Sometimes we need to be alone.