"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." -Matthew 11:29
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For the past several years I have been choosing, or should I say, a word chose me, as a "theme" for the year. For 2021 it was FOCUS. Looking back over the year that is getting ready to bite the dust, move on, take leave (can't decide on the best description yet) I would say my focus HAS been sharpened. I am already seeing things I have not seen before. I am paying more attention to things as I walk my dog, Gabriel, through the woods each morning on his Sniffari. He has his nose to the ground, but I'm looking up into the trees and the sky beyond. And I am seeing things about myself that I would like to change.
It's in these meditative walks through my woods that I've mulled over the changes in my family. Now that all five of our grandchildren are either in school or daycare my focus is changing. This has been a giant step back for me because it is causing a shift in how I relate to my family. I must take the "bad" and weave it along with the "good" to create this new tapestry called "Family."
When Jesus said to take His yoke upon myself He assured me it is easy and not heavy. He has much to teach me as I seek to learn from Him as I follow Him. Yoking myself to Him is the easiest way to stay in step with Him.
The first thing He has shown me is I must "spin into gold" all the hurt behind any negative thoughts I have about my life or others. Then He uses these golden threads to weave a Tapestry of Love which He uses to cover all our sins.
He is also showing me how all the things that have happened in my life have been woven into who I am right now. How I view each of these things can make a difference in how my finished tapestry will look and feel! Just like 2021 is coming to an end soon, when it is time for my life to come to an end I pray that the tapestry of my life will be one of Love.
Father, for the first time I am eager for change! Thank you for teaching me to love my life--both the good and the not so good. May I continue to learn all You have to teach me.
Link to Scripture: Matthew 11:30
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Cathy this is just the perfect post I needed to read today. It is always amazing how often God speaks through others when we ask for His wisdom or are struggling with our own negative thoughts. Beautiful words of wisdom friend and loved the gorgeous video as well. Hope your week is blessed. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful to hear! I wrote those words about negative thoughts and a tapestry of love a few days ago and only just today got around to writing the post.....just so you'd get it today! :-) ❤️
DeleteI loved this post. It Made me realize how much I need to focus on the good & bad times in my life & be thankful for the lesson's I have learned. Thank you for posting this. Hugs to you & the family.
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DeleteI'm reminded of a poem I heard years ago that starts, "My life is like a weaving..."
ReplyDeleteAlso many years ago, I took a class on Amish quilting. They do not use electric lighting so color value and placement is very important. The dark colors serve to emphasize the light ones chosen for the pattern.
I've often used that thought when choosing colors.
I've lived long enough to see quite a few dark places, particularly in the last several years.
I remind myself to search for the light just as you are doing.
I've long admired William Morris fabrics and wall papers Cathy, but I don't think I have seen this tapestry before. Beautiful!
It's so good to hear from you Elaine. I hope you and your husband have kept well these many months. I love Amish quilts and have visited Lancaster and other settlements to absorb their way of life and see their beautiful quilts in the shops and museums.
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