“Rhythms oh Grace”

My Nane is Rhythms of Grace

Jesus said,] “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.” Matthew 11:28-29 (The Message)

As we approach the holiday we have termed, “Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024 I want to wish each one of us a very happy and restful day as we celebrate one another for our contribution to our “nations prosperity” through our labors.

“Labor Day…a public holiday or day of festivities held in honor of working people, in the US and Canada on the first Monday in September, in many other countries on May 1.”

“Observed each year on the first Monday of September, Labor Day is at heart a celebration of the hard-won achievements of America’s labor movement and a recognition of what workers have contributed to the nation’s prosperity.”

I was so touched by the words of Jesus inviting us into a rest…”Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.”

My son Chris made our little frog for Debi’s (a Lily contributor) Birthday with his 3-D printer. It really made me smile. The colors, the expression, the sheer delight of its form. I paused to think of the goodness of the words of Jesus inviting me to walk and work with Him and I would develop for my continued work an unforced rhythm of grace.

What makes you smile and enter into a rest while learning the “unforced rhythms of grace?

Pickle Relish from NC-a gift

Debi Chaves, the taster

Summer delights with fresh fruits! Fresh vegetables from our gardens whether we grow them or buy them.

Then the serious gardeners show off their skill be hobby for sharing with family and friends; or food for the cold winter months when at times might be very needful!

I have a Birthday in July and it’s such fun. Family and friends indulge me for the month with gifts that may only be found in this special hot summer month.

My son and DIL just dropped off a box of Georgia peaches. WOW they are ready for eating and we will enjoy!

For my Birthday , friend and one of our Daily Lily writers, Tammy Holton surprised me with a heavy box in the mail.

Showing in our video, the gift from Tammy, a quart of homemade relish from NC. It is unique for us in our location as far as we know.

It is delicious. I thought I should “show and tell” and share my gift with a gardener, friend and local co-writer of our blog, Debi Chaves. I think watching our video will tell the story of how excited with this relish from Edenton NC we are. I’m not sure who or how it was made but it’s a winner!

2 Corinthians 9:8

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

Thanks to ALL that grow gardens, share and care for one another and others in the heat and beauty of summer!

Bless you Abundantly!

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.

(Matthew 6-9-13, NIV).

“Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”…

Have you paused to contemplate how your daily life may be His will being done on earth as it is in heaven? WOW! Awesome thought isn’t it?

“Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”(Matthew 4:19)

A Squirrel and their stash

Finding a sweet pepper treasure

My son sent me this little video of the little sweet garden they had helped their daughter design on their balcony. They  had the idea their sweet pepper plant would be safe on their second floor deck. 

But, our nature friend came knocking and found comfort in their dinner sweet peppers. They even stored a few for those long cold winter months. 

Joy watching the little thief? But, I got corrected on that thought. I was told they need food, too!

(Matthew 6:19-21 TLV) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in or steal.”

“Treasures in heaven” are things of worth in God’s coming kingdom, such as justice, opportunity for everyone to be productive, provision for everyone’s needs, and respect for the dignity of every person.”

God’s Goodness for all! 🙌