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!!