The High Calling of God

  "God’s splendor is a tale that is told, written in the stars. Space itself speaks his story through the marvels of the heavens. His truth is on tour in the starry vault of the sky, showing his skill in creation’s craftsmanship. Each day gushes out its message to the next, night by night whispering its knowledge to all—without a sound, without a word, without a voice being heard, yet all the world can hear its echo. Everywhere its message goes out. What a heavenly home God has set for the sun, shining in the super dome of the sky! See how he leaves his celestial chamber each morning, radiant as a bridegroom ready for his wedding, like a day-breaking champion eager to run his course. He rises on one horizon, completing his circuit on the other, warming lives and lands with his heat."   Psalm 19:1-6 (TPT)      I love spending time in nature, watching the birds and butterflies and bees, the zany squirrels, seeing my flowers blo...

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    "I continue to pray for your love to grow and increase beyond measure, bringing you into the rich revelation of spiritual insight in all things. This will enable you to choose the most excellent way of all-becoming pure and without offense until the unveiling of Christ. And you will be filled completely with the fruits of righteousness that are found in Jesus, the Anointed One-bringing great praise and glory to God."   Philippians 1:9-11 (TPT)    Choose the most excellent way of all. I posted a short version of this on Facebook a while ago, but I wanted to dive a little deeper. There are many choices that one must make during the day. With some of them, we find out later it wasn't an excellent or even a good choice. We regret what we did. Many times there is no taking it back- especially if it was something we said to someone or the way we reacted to something or someone. The only recourse then is to repent to God and the person and try to do better the...

  While my husband and I were  on our recent vacation in Virginia, we visited Manasas National Battlefield- the site of the first battle of the Civil War. While walking through the fields we were swarmed by a flock of beautiful Eastern Bluebirds. I didn't know what they were until I was able to catch one giving me a perfect photo op.  What a beautiful sight as they swooped above and around us, the sun reflecting off their bright metallic blue bodies.  They are typically known as a symbol of joy, happiness,  hope and rebirth. I thought- how appropriate knowing what happened at this site on July 21, 1861 where 80,000 men lost their lives in just one conflict. At a place where there was so much blood spilled for our freedom- now it is a nesting place for such beautiful birds that symbolize rebirth.  There was another such place- on a hill- on a cross- blood was spilled for our freedom. Jesus Christ, the perfect lamb and only sacrifice- the one a...

  Recently, while in n prayer ,the Lord lead me to these verses. Song of Solomon 2:11-13.    Solomon 2: 11-13 (TPT) "The season has changed, the bondage of your barren winter has ended, and the season of hiding is over and gone. The rains have soaked the earth and left it bright with blossoming flowers. The season for singing and pruning the vines has arrived. I hear the cooing of doves in our land, filling the air with songs to awaken you and guide you forth. Can you not discern this new day of destiny breaking forth around you?   The early signs of my purposes and plans are bursting forth." It's been a rough winter physically for my husband and myself. Also for some in our family and Church. But while in prayer, I sensed the Lord saying that the winter is past, a new season has come. We must be open to the voice of the turtledove- our Beloved is calling us into a deeper place of worship, our relationship with Him and a greater sense of our purpose in His plan. ...

John 24:27: "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you."   I am not much for meditation. When I have tried it in the past, usually I either fall asleep or my mind wanders. Thoughts like- what will I make for supper. What am I going to do next- I need to do some cleaning, or deciding what to buy at the store. But recently I tried it again- tried to clear my mind of all distractions and think about Christ. I know- many people think of meditation as an eastern philosophy or equate with having a mind open to the devil. I have had the same thoughts. But all that aside, I had begun just spending a few moments- just bowing in His presence, quieting my soul- imagining myself in the Holy of Holies- before the ark and the cherubim- in His glory. On this one particular night, I just sat quietly, trying hard not to speak, but just to think about the Lord. It was after a few moments that a picture came to my mind- very similar to the picture I...

The other day I opened up a devotional and read the topic. As often happens, our eyes play tricks on us. The title was: "With Every Part" - speaking about our relationship with the Lord. But what my eyes saw was: "With Every Pearl".   Seeing that, I was off on a treasure hunt to see what God was showing me. I researched how pearls are made. Some information I already knew, but I did learn a few new facts. In an oyster, sometimes a grain of sand will enter into the shell. It could also be bacteria or a parasite. When pearls are man manufactured-  a tiny piece of the mantle of another shell is inserted. What happens next is what makes the pearl. The oyster secrets a substance called nacre. This substance totally engulfs the foreign object. It continues to coat the object. It can take six months to four years for a pearl to develop. Nacre is very strong with many layers- the more layers the more iridescent the pearl. This substance is what makes a pearl so beautiful. T...

    I don't make New Year's resolutions anymore. I usually break them before the month is over. But I am making some determinations.                I am determined to continue in what God has shown me. I am determined to walk even more boldly and confidently in the calling that God has placed on my life. I am determined to overcome my flesh and allow God's Spirit to move in and through me, more and more. I am determined to serve and love Him with all heart, soul and body. I am determined to love others and see others through the eyes of Jesus Christ. I am determined to speak more boldly of what my Savior means to me, what He has done for and in me, and of what He is going to do. I am determined to stand even closer to my Pastor husband, George Parsons , in God's service; to be even a greater help-mate and partner in the ministry- and in our own personal lives. I am determined to not be just a survivor in 2026- but a THRIVER! Whatever c...