Uncategorized – denisebalog…Grace filled devotionals.

Day’s Door

“Cat claw in the morning,

Starting off the day.

Better ask for wisdom,

To make it through the fray.”

= The day’s highest protection. =

“Truth’s shining light guides me in my choices and decisions:

The revelation of Your Word makes my pathway clear…

Breathe life into me again by Your living Word.”

Psalm 119:105 & 107 TPT

“I AM the Door.” John 10:7 NKJV

Safety and Protection in your day today,

Denise

Good Hope

“Pencil and rhyme together,

Lifting up my praise.

For in You, I have my heart, and

Good hope for all my days.”

“Uphold me according to Your Word,

That I may live; And do not let me be

Ashamed of my hope.”

Psalm 119:116 NKJV

Uphold me…resting upon the wings of the Dove.

Blessings,

Denise

Opened to Know

“I sought the LORD and He answered me.

His Holy fire opened my eyes to see.

To know His Name and declare His fame,

For His consuming LOVE set me free!”

“I sought the LORD and He answered me

and delivered me from all my fears.”

Psalm 34:4 ESV

Beginning a new,

Denise

Photo and Poem by dbalogc2023

Dreams to Dream

While my family sleeps, I can’t help but get up and dream.

“What does my eye and heart behold?

A sleeping greenhouse with plants untold.

Tucked inside are dreams of spring;

Planning, planting, and growth to bring.

Your Word is faithful as it speaks to me,

The possibilities are endless,

“Come and See.”

“It shall come to pass…

Old men shall dream dreams.” Joel 2:28

Dreaming my way into this season of light.

Blessings,

Denise

Autumn’s Pondering Look

My kitchen’s prepped and waiting for the traditional baking to begin.

The milk and eggs, set out early this morning, are warming up to room temperature, while the oven awaits my return to turn on to get the day going.

But today, in this season of Thanksgiving, I’m moving slow.

Not quick to turn the page, letting my heart soak in the faithfulness of our Father who has brought us through another year.

“Lord, I’m having a hard time letting this autumn season go.

Winter approaches, clearly, as glistening crystal snow.

Help me turn the page,

Begin a new chapter in the book.

For Autumn’s beauty captivates my heart’s pondering looking.”

“Surely, I have calmed and quieted my soul,

Like a weaned child is my soul within me.”

Psalm 131:2 NKJV

Desktop Breakaway

Have you ever decided enough is enough, your either going to learn to do something totally different or it’s not going to happen, consistently at all?

Well here I am at the crossroads, not the first time either, of what to do next.

My snuggie zone is safe. Plenty of room to stretch out and create on my desktop.

But it doesn’t get the posting done weekly or even close to achieving posting daily.

My goal is in the evening when I am done with the day’s work and evening chores, to use my time before bed to draft up a post from my most favorite “snuggy zone” my couch.

This is where every morning, every morning, I have quite time and journal. Going back to where the day started fresh and rewriting the directions of my heart from His, in hopes of sharing a little dab of my heart. So far, if three days counts as so far, it’s been a nice way to relax for a peaceful night of sleep.

Does anyone have any words of wisdom to share on how you arrange your day to write and post? I would welcome hearing your comments.

Breaking away from comfortable, safe places is hard to do.

I guess one of the crossroad signs should read,

“Writer, willing to learn – This Way”

Thank you friends and neighbors.

“This is the Way, walk in it…” Isaiah 30:21 NKJV

denise

Secured

Anchored – hope secures the soul.

“This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, Jesus…” Hebrews 6:19 NKJV

Haiku 2-3-2

Listening Heart

“Welcome in His Peace,

Softest flowing light.

For in Him there’s no striving,

Only quietness to the listening heart.”

“He will quiet you with His love,

He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV

“He’ll calm you with His love

And delight you with His songs.”

Zephaniah 3:17 The Message

Peaceful Heart

“Thank You Lord for Your faithfulness;

Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Let me not borrow pain;

Nor be another’s sorrow.

Thank You for reminding me,

Even when I sleep,

You’re looking out for all my ways,

And in Your health You’ll keep.

Fix my eyes on Your plans;

Peaceful heart and stable land.

Assured You speak the best to me,

For in Christ Jesus,

I’m truly free!”

“You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You;

Because he trust in You.”

Isaiah 26:3 NKJV

Home healing from the change of seasons winds.

May you and your household be in perfect peace, and health today.

Blessings,

Denise

In the Fires

Sun sets, tomorrow ignites.

“Wherefore glorify ye the LORD, in the fires, (even) the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea.” Isaiah 24:15 KJV

In honor of my friend Susan Michaels who inspires daily with her 2-3-2 Haiku reflective posts.

I pray you would be encouraged by visiting her WordPress site – LightRoom.

Blessings, Denise

Restful Breath

Deep sleep night.

Snuggled in tight.

Warm breath rest.

Waking to my best!

“Go ahead – sing a brand-new song to the Lord!” Psalm 98:1 The Passion Translation

Poem by denisebalogc2021

Photography by mbalogc2021

Creative Eyes

“Painting is self-discovery. Every good artist paints what he is.” Jackson Pollock

Paul Jackson Pollack was an American painter and abstract expressionist. 1912-1956

One of the joys of working in an Primary/Elementary school is to see the kids art work lining the hallway by the Art room.

I’m always amazed at their creativity. The following pictures are 3-D handmade clay figures expressing how they see themselves ❤️ Enjoy!

Peyton’s curly golden hair is an especially nice touch. Yep, I think I see cheer pom-poms 🥰 Go Peyton!

This one reminds me of wild hair “gingerbread” coming in from a windy playground ❤️ I’m so glad you have your yellow boots on because it’s muddy out there!

I think “Alondra”was thinking about lunch because it looks like her lunchbox ❤️

I love the peaks in the background especially since we live in a fairly flat location ❤️ I think I see a “steering wheel”. Maybe Leo is planning a trip to the mountains!

I couldn’t see the student’s name on this picture, but I love the fly away curls!❤️

As I stood looking at their clay figures expressing their unique selves, I couldn’t help but be encouraged to see how beautiful they see themselves and each other ❤️