Hand Maiden's Muse

5.08.2014

Trust...

A very close friend of mine at work turned out to be NOT the person I thought she was.

I felt betrayed.

I felt hurt.

And I don't trust her anymore.

I tried.

Yes I did.

I tried to reason out why she did what she did.

I tried.

To forgive and forget.

But its gone.

My TRUST for her.

And it got me thinking...

What if God's trust on us reduces with every mistake that we make?

We'd be nowhere!

I cannot IMAGINE that.

4.11.2014

Can I just say....

... that I am thankful.

For a family that loves me.

For friends and colleagues who care.

For a job that fulfills.

For superiors who understand.

For a day as beautiful as today...

Most importantly, for ME.....

I am thankful.

I will not complain while I know my imperfections.

For God is still working on me, to make me what I ought to be.

He knows what He is doing and cannot make mistakes.

Who am I to complain.....

why I was not made the way I think I should look like?

or why I was not made the way I should be?

I will be still and know He is God.

I will TRUST and be THANKFUL.

4.07.2014

An impromptu trip to the zoo

A few of my colleagues pulled me along to an impromptu trip to the Zoo.

I recalled my last visit as a school kid.

Nostalgic.

It was a fun weekend.

Hope yours was as much fun.. :)

Have a great week!!

He has made everything beautiful in its time. - Ecclesiastes 3:11

3.28.2014

Tell your problems how big God is

Don't tell God how big your problems are,

tell your problems how big God is!

I was on phone with my mom for almost an hour today.
Out of an hour long conversation,
my mom had shared with me problems after problems
that my family and families of loved ones are facing -
financial crisis, broken relationships etc etc...
They all seem like gigantic mountains.

Long after the conversation was done,
after having tried to encourage her in as much as I could,
I was thinking of ways I could help.
But I felt so little, so helpless.

I was reminded of the song,

My God is so big, so strong and so mighty

There's nothing my God cannot do

The mountains are His

The valleys are His

The stars are His handy works too

My God is so big, so strong and so mighty

There's nothing my God cannot do.

God will never run out of ways to reach out to us

when He knows we need Him

He knows us through and through

how awesome!!

I am declaring...

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses:

but I (we) will trust (remember) the name of the LORD our God.

~ Psalm 20:7

Would you please join me in lifting up parents to the throne of grace?
That these mountains be moved, if it is God's will, in His good time?
That my parents have the strength to remain strong in the Lord and keep the faith while God is at work?

Thank you!

Love,

Ruth

3.20.2014

A ray of hope - its Spring!

It has been gloomy and cold for days on the hills of Kodaikonal in Tamil Nadu. But this fine morning, I decided to brave the cold weather and walk a few miles. Somehow I convinced a few of my colleagues to come along. They did, and they were not disappointed.

We enjoyed the sights and the sounds -birds of all kinds chirping, cow bells from afar, goats bleating... But one thing that captured our attention was the beautiful rays of sunlight peeping through thick cloud. What a sight it was! I wish I had better photography skills....

As we stood and watched I was reminded of Psalm 121:1-2... My heart recited it joyfully, my face couldn't hold back a smile.

I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

No matter how gloomy or dark situations or circumstances may get around us. Somehow, somewhere God has a way to send a ray of hope and help if only we have the eyes to behold, the heart to feel it, the time to stop and acknowledge.

Let not my heart be carried away or be consumed by the chaos and confusions the news channels bring to us. Let my heart learn to behold the beauty of God's love around me. Let it learn to find the time to soak in His love and beauty. Let it learn to trust and hush. Let it have the strength to spread the love.....

May happiness surround you... May your days be beautiful as you are!

Well, since I had been away fro long and have lost touch with my many of my amazing friends, I think some joining a party will be a great idea and way to reconnect... :)

I am linking up with
Create with Joy's Friendship Friday Party.
Spiritual Sundays

Love and Hugs!!