“Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6

When I was a teenager I loved the Holly Hobby dolls. I’m not sure why, but the look intrigued me. I had water glasses with her on them, and pictures on my wall. I even made a really cool paper machete 3D picture for my  bedroom.

As I’ve grown up, I still have a fond memory of Holly Hobby. My husband gave me a cute little Holly Hobby figurine that I have on my dresser.

This picture of one of our grandchildren wearing my hat, reminds me of Holly Hobby and all the memories and feelings that go along with it. To verbalized my feelings, I would have to say, love, peacefulness, hope, encouragement. It’s funny how a memory can be so calming and soothing to a person. I guess it also brings me back to a time where life was carefree. Where I was oblivious to the responsibilities of adulthood. When I allow my self pity, self doubt, and my self destruction to rise to the surface, I’m no good for anybody, including God. But then God, in His Glory and Holiness, brings the above verse to my ears and eyes. When He brings this precious picture to my emotions, I am reminded that He loves me and has plans for me and wants to use me for His kingdom.

He has great plans for me, (and you too!) I need to be ready. I need to be still and ready, full of His love and peace. God, You are so Awesome!! As I write this I feel  the presence of your Holy Spirit!! I pray  readers of this simple blog will too! The simple, be still and let God! The simple, be ready to be used in mighty ways by God!