Trust...

A very close friend of mine at work turned out to be NOT the person I thought she was.

I felt betrayed.

I felt hurt.

And I don't trust her anymore.

I tried. 

Yes I did.

I tried to reason out why she did what she did.

I tried. 

To forgive and forget.

But its gone.

My TRUST for her.

And it got me thinking...

What if God's trust on us reduces with every mistake that we make?

We'd be nowhere!

I cannot IMAGINE that.

Can I just say....

... that I am thankful.

For a family that loves me.

For friends and colleagues who care.

For a job that fulfills.

For superiors who understand.

For a day as beautiful as today...

Most importantly, for ME.....

I am thankful. 

I will not complain while I know my imperfections.

For God is still working on me, to make me what I ought to be.

He knows what He is doing and cannot make mistakes.

Who am I to complain.....

why I was not made the way I think I should look like?

or why I was not made the way I should be?

I will be still and know He is God.

I will TRUST and be THANKFUL.

An impromptu trip to the zoo

A few of my colleagues pulled me along to an impromptu trip to the Zoo.

I recalled my last visit as a school kid.

Nostalgic.

It was a fun weekend.

Hope yours was as much fun.. :)

Have a great week!!

He has made everything beautiful in its time. - Ecclesiastes 3:11

Tell your problems how big God is

Don't tell God how big your problems are,

tell your problems how big God is!

I was on phone with my mom for almost an hour today.
Out of an hour long conversation,
my mom had shared with me problems after problems
that my family and families of loved ones are facing -
 financial crisis, broken relationships etc etc...
They all seem like gigantic mountains.

Long after the conversation was done,
after having tried to encourage her in as much as I could,
I was thinking of ways I could help.
But I felt so little, so helpless.

I was reminded of the song,

My God is so big, so strong and so mighty

There's nothing my God cannot do

The mountains are His

The valleys are His

The stars are His handy works too

My God is so big, so strong and so mighty 

There's nothing my God cannot do.

God will never run out of ways to reach out to us

when He knows we need Him

He knows us through and through

how awesome!!

  I am declaring...

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: 

but I (we) will trust (remember) the name of the LORD our God. 

~ Psalm 20:7

Would you please join me in lifting up parents to the throne of grace?
That these mountains be moved, if it is God's will, in His good time?
That my parents have the strength to remain strong in the Lord and keep the faith while God is at work?

Thank you!

Love,

Ruth

A ray of hope - its Spring!

It has been gloomy and cold for days on the hills of Kodaikonal in Tamil Nadu. But this fine morning, I decided to brave the cold weather and walk a few miles. Somehow I convinced a few of my colleagues to come along. They did, and they were not disappointed. 

We enjoyed the sights and the sounds -birds of all kinds chirping, cow bells from afar, goats bleating... But one thing that captured our attention was the beautiful rays of sunlight peeping through thick cloud. What a sight it was! I wish I had better photography skills....

As we stood and watched I was reminded of Psalm 121:1-2... My heart recited it joyfully, my face couldn't hold back a smile.

I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from?  My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

 No matter how gloomy or dark situations or circumstances may get around us. Somehow, somewhere God has a way to send a ray of hope and help if only we have the eyes to behold, the heart to feel it, the time to stop and acknowledge.

Let not my heart be carried away or be consumed by the chaos and confusions the news channels bring to us. Let my heart learn to behold the beauty of God's love around me. Let it learn to find the time to soak in His love and beauty. Let it learn to trust and hush. Let it have the strength to spread the love.....

May happiness surround you... May your days be beautiful as you are!

Well, since I had been away fro long and have lost touch with my many of my amazing friends, I think some joining a party will be a great idea and way to reconnect... :)

I am linking up with
Create with Joy's Friendship Friday Party.
Spiritual Sundays


Love and Hugs!!

back...

It has been almost two years since I last posted here. My how time flies! I seriously didn't think it has been so long. A lot happened- many that kept me away from blogland. Boy  I did miss many of my inspiring bloggy friends. This time I am back to stay and keep it alive.

How have you all been doing? I will definitely come around your place to visit. So until then, and if you happen upon this before I could make it to your place- a warm hug + hello and nice to see you again... :)

Love,
Ruth

p.s: I started another blog - Shabby Chic Crochet . Come by for a visit if you do have some time... :) 

random...

so it's been over a year since i last posted... i know i owe y'all an explanation but i'll save that for later.
for now i'll just share this random pic that i took yesterday...

this reminds me of a quote "In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone."

all you need is a good friend and an expert photographer like my friend Vince to turn a simple pic into something so beautiful...:-)

Vince if you happen upon this post.... please know that i'm truly grateful for letting me play around with your awesome camera. you're a great friend!

safe and sound....

i know i had told you that i'd be MIA for a few days... the few days however, have turned into weeks and i still don't have internet...:(  my service provider doesn't have service available in my (new) area... too bad isn't it? yeah i know. but i'm safe and sound... isn't that all that really matters...?

i'm still inquiring and trying to find another service provider... a good one. i hope to find one soon and get back to blogging. you know i miss you... i miss reading your beautiful thoughts put into words...:)

and hey, one of the main reasons why i'm posting this is to let you, my sweet friend, know that i cleared the interviews and finally got the profile that i so wanted.... thank you! i couldn't have done it without your prayers. 

also...

to celebrate the two beautiful awards received from one of the kindest, sweetest blogging buddy Mama Hen of Mama's Little Chick. thank you heaps Mama Hen! i'm sorry it took me so long to post.

for now, i'm going to find some good books... put on some soft inspiring music... sit back and relax... or i may end up just being a couch potato for the rest of the weekend. i hope you have a beautiful weekend my dear.

Luvya lots,

Ruth

p.s: posted this from a friend's pc.....:)
pps:  to my beautiful friends at Spiritual Sunday, Happy Spiritual Sunday!!

His eye is on the sparrow....

why should i feel discouraged?

and why should the shadows come?

and why should my heart be lonely?

and long for heaven and home?

when Jesus is my portion

and a constant friend He is

His eye is on the sparrow

and i know He watches me

come with me to Spiritual Sunday for many Inspiring posts!

on the other note....

 i still have two more rounds of interviews...

 thank you all for your support and prayer.

 besides, i'll be moving and will be without internet for a few days.

will be back soon to catch up with y'all.

until then, stay safe..

and have a beautiful week!!

Love,

Ruth

tell your problems how big God is

today at work,

seen on a T-shirt of a colleague 

was...

Don't tell God how big your problems are,

tell your problems how big God is!

i was reminded of the song,

My God is so big, so strong and so mighty

There's nothing my God cannot do

The mountains are His

The valleys are His

The stars are His handy works too

My God is so big, so strong and so mighty 

There's nothing my God cannot do.

God will never run out of ways to reach out to us

when He knows we need to hear Him

He knows us through and through

how awesome!!

Thank you dear for praying for my presentation.

It went very well.
i am so humbled by your love and support.
thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

 I still have to clear three more rounds of interviews,

(which seem like big mountains before me)

 for them to declare me fit to take the position i applied for.

i'm telling these mountains how big they are
but my God is bigger and mightier than them!

and i'm declaring...

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: 

but I (we) will trust (remember) the name of the LORD our God. 

~ Psalm 20:7

Thanks for continuing to pray...:)

Love you!

Ruth

trusting...

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; 
and lean not unto thine own understanding

~ Proverbs 3:5

i still miss my being at home with my parents
i miss going for a stroll on a country road
i miss the clear sky and the clean fresh air
i miss watching the sun set

it's difficult to clearly see 

and understand why
God placed me where i am now
but I'm learning to trust
and pray...

O that now i might decrease!

O that all i am might cease!

Let me into nothing fall!

Let my Lord be in all in all!

and while you are here

would you please say a prayer for me?

I have a 15 minutes white board Presentation for my promotion

on Monday.

Thanks for stopping by..

and thanks for praying...

Love,

Ruth

p.s: linking to Spiritual Sunday. 

until next time...

my sweetest friends....

"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you

always in every prayer of mine 

for you all making request with joy...

that he which hath begun a good work in you 

will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ"

Philippians 1:3,4,6

thank you... each and every one for coming by and being a part of my world Underneath His Wrapping... i have been so blessed getting to know y'all... each note you left me has always lifted my spirit and encouraged me so much and  i thank God for each of you.

i will be away from my PC for a while.. i know i'm going to miss y'all... but i hope to be back by the first week of next year...:) i will keep y'all close to my heart... will be praying for y'all. 

for now i'll be busy shopping and packing...and wednesday night i'm flying away from this lovely city ... to a place i call home... please be praying for me too...

have a wonderful holiday...

and merry christmas....

image source : here

may the peace of God dwell richly in you and yours too...

please know that i will be thinking of you everyday...


 until next time....

love,
Ruth

p.s:    Spiritual Sunday

beauty...

beauty is everywhere if we have the eyes to see...

thank you all for stopping by and leaving me warm wishes for my birthday

i so appreciate each and everyone of you.

love y'all heaps

Ruth

i wanna go back....

hey sweet friends,
i'm turning 28 tomorrow...:)

so Happy Birthday to ME...!!

i think of the many blessings i received,

and my heart wells up with gratitude.

i think of all the goods things in stored for me,

and my heart wells up with joy indescribable.

but my 

how time flies

its seems only a couple years back 

 when....

getting high meant a swing

and drinking meant milk

when Dad was the only hero

when his shoulder was the highest place on earth.

when love meant mummy's hugs, kisses and cuddles

when our worst enemies were our own siblings

when the only thing that would hurt were wounded knees

images from google

when the only things broken were toys

when friends use us for nothing but  to borrow pencils

when goodbyes meant only until...

evening, when we come from school

or tomorrow when we meet again for school.

Now memories make us realize 

life has changed so much

and we have come so far.

i cannot help 

but think...

given a choice

i'd like to go back to those days

yes i wanna go back...:)

yet i thank God for HIS goodness and mercies. 

for now, i'm just going to sit back
and enjoy being 27.
and soak up the remaining few hours
with some tea and some favourite muffins...:)
and of course,
with candle lights and some soft inspiring music.....!!

thank you for stopping by...

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Love,
Ruth

counting....

its 12:15 am where i live.

i know i should be sleeping

but i can't.

a peaceful night it is...

i thought i'd show y'all what i'm looking at...

a part of Bangalore city 

and how it looks tonight....

but excuse my not so great pictures...

i still have yet to learn how to use my camera...lol

i can't sleep... cause i'm counting days...

two more weeks... thats it! i leave this city.

i'm taking a long holiday.. going to my parents place

to the beautiful hills... where i grew up.

it's going to be a special Christmas...

i'm so looking forward to it.

what about you? what are you looking forward to?

do tell.......:)

thanks for stopping by.

Love y'all

Ruth

winner...

here's the winner....

# 9 is Jenny!! Congratulations girl..!! I know you will enjoy the book.

Please get in touch with me.. soon!

i'd like to thank the rest of you for entering.

Love,

Ruth

give thanks in everything

not too long ago... i met a beautiful american lady... she told me a story... one of the most beautiful stories I've heard... she told me how her forefathers sailed from england to come to america, the land they call theirs now... they couldn't carry much of their belongings... so they left many many things behind but their BIBLE which was the only book used for their first school.... they landed one cold winter day... many did not survive through... they died of  starvation, sickness... when spring came, the indians taught them to plant corn... they gradually began to produce more than they could consume... during harvests they invited the indians to dinner... so it is said that although there are many stories behind thanksgiving day... inviting the indians to dinner and giving thanks to God for all the plenty is the true story of thanksgiving... 

i love that they didn't leave their Bibles behind... i love this story... don't you think this truly a beautiful story? I do! 

so to all my sweet american friends... wish y'all a safe and blessed thanksgiving week!

and all of us from other countries... let's remember.. that our nations and families too have history ... there are many things to look back on and be grateful for... let's join our american friends and lift our hearts of gratitude and thank God together.. shall we??

Thou hast given so much to me,

Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;

Not thankful when it pleaseth me,

As if Thy blessings had spare days,

But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.

~George Herbert

Come visit Spiritual Sunday. You'll be inspired. 

Love,

Ruth

thankfulness

i was done with my work pretty early today... well before time... i couldn't think of anything else to do so i jotted down a list of things i'm thankful for... and thought it'd be nice to share them with you, my sweet friends...

i'm thankful for
sister-in-law feeling better and feeding the baby now...
the boy's a bundle of miracle.

family and friends that prayed for my SIL

mom's sweet voice and encouragement

dad's cheerful voice and sense of humour

telephone... spoke with my 20 months old niece this morning... i melted

good music and how it makes me feel

sweet friends with whom i can have carefree talk and laughter

job and month end paychecks

rain and cold wind... that make me grateful for the warm clothes

thank you God !

and thank y'all for coming by.

Blessings!!

P.S: don't forget to check back this Saturday for the announcement of the book giveaway winner. if you have not entered yet you still can. HERE.

i think of you....

the sun is setting low

with its misty orange rays

waving down as curtain laces

of a lady with gentle ways

the stars are shinning bright

as the woods are dim and grand

the moon with its silvery grace

recalls a Gregorian chant

i stay as still as the blessed eve

in wonder of the art i see

and as i wonder, i think of you

and an art which would bring you wonder

so as i, you would marvel at the sight

of the art with beauty so rare

and as i, you would soon realize

the artist who portraits love so dear

then by and by, as you see another sunset

painted red across the sky

remember, oh remember

you are the best of His art.

Love,
Ruth


O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! 
who hast set thy glory above the heavens.
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, 
the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? 
and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Psalm 8:1,3,4


Spiritual Sunday!!


p.s: please don't forget to enter my book giveaway here 

thank you