November Joy and Calling Back

I loved coming up and over a hill and spotting this field of yellow 

surrounded by fall color in Allens Mills.

It's time for all of us to be reminded of "November Joy." Who are you thankful for?

The HOPE we have is meant to be shared. I encourage you to expand your celebrations and show gratitude to those folks who've brought a smile, helped in a time of need or just made you feel special.

It might be a phone call, a visit, a gift of food or an item you make, even an email message. Anything to say, "Thank you for being in my life!"

I can see myself sitting on a rock enjoying the sound of the water

and loving the beautiful color all around me!

Why not use the first two weeks of November to remember and encourage someone. God's Word tells us that we will be refreshed as we refresh others. (Proverbs 11:25) Giving joy to another person makes your heart smile and helps you as you go through your daily life.

HOPE is a BIG word, a miraculous word. It is a word that instills courage and refreshment in our minds. We all have stories to tell about how God brought us through difficult times. Your story may just be the words someone needs at this special time of the year to help get them through.

A smooth pond reflecting all the beauty!

I've always liked the words of this poem Edgar A. Guest wrote:

"If you have gone a little way ahead of me, call back.

Twill cheer my heart and help my feet along the stony track;

And if, perchance, Faith's light is dim, because the oil is low,

Your call will guide my lagging course as wearily I go.

"Call back, and tell me that He went with you into the storm;

Call back, and say He kept you when the forests roots were torn;

That, when the heavens thundered and the earthquake shook the hill,

He bore you up and held you where the very air was still.

"Oh, friend, call back, and tell me for I cannot see your face,

They say it glows with triumph, and your feet bound in the race;

But there are mists between us and my spirit eyes are dim,

And I cannot see the glory, though I long for word of Him.

"But if you say He heard you when your prayer was but a cry,

And if you'll say He saw you through the night's sin-darkened sky

If you have gone a little way ahead, oh, friend, call back--

'Twill cheer my heart and help my feet along the stony track."

Our individual stories can help others going through similar difficulties. We can cheer the heart, inspire courage and encourage individuals to stay the line as they suffer through their particular seasons of life.

This is the perfect season to share your thankfulness, HOPE and stories.

I love driving roads surrounded with color!

Who are you thankful for? Tell them. Show them. Share God's HOPE You will find this ritual will bring added joy to your heart during this special season of the year.

Loved seeing this deer as I looked down this lane on Roseville Sigel Road.

By His Grace . . .