GCR Women

What brings you joy? A loved one’s smile? The laughter of children? The memory of a special time spent with a friend?  Joy is so important, essential to life. Joy flavors our days and sows the seeds of hope. The Lord knows we need joy, so He supplies lasting joy through His Holy Spirit. Joy is a reflection of God’s love. When His love is growing in our hearts, joy follows. So, again, what brings you joy? Being kind to a stranger? Giving to those in need? Worshipping our Lord? Joy is best enjoyed shared. Secret joy is beautiful but joy shared is magnificent.  Oh, that we will look for ways to share our joy with those around us and watch the joyful ripples as it spreads from one heart to the next, and the next, and the next…. God is where the joy is.  Joyfully, Patrice John‬ ‭15‬:‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬ These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. ‭‭

Tuesday was not a good day to be outside. It’s been a while since the wind blew that hard and with it the sand.   Eastern New Mexico blew into West Texas and West Texas blew into Central and East Texas. I think the sky in Fort Worth had more sand in it than Midland’s did.  In some places, the visibility was so low that roads and highway had to be closed for safety. Trucks were blown over on their sides. People had accidents when they couldn’t see where they were going. It was terrible.  Then came Wednesday. Such a peaceful day. Gentle wind. Clear skies. But the sand reminded us the winds had been here.  My back porch was covered by a thin layer of sand. So was my front porch and my car. I could even feel the grit underfoot when I walked on the kitchen tile floor. I’ll need to sweep again and again to clean up the sand. (Note to self:    replace the weatherstripping around the back door.) The whirlwind that unleashed evil into our world left the gritty resid...