Join me for a cup of joe and a cup of thought this morning.

This morning I was awakened by a killer headache. I staggered out of bed to my "medicine" cabinet which consists of oils and homemade remedies that are all plant based.  I was grateful that my peppermint oil bottle is shaped differently than the others, for I do not know if my brain would have been able to make my eyes function to read.  I placed a few drops on my temples and at the base of my head where the pain was most pronounced.  In a half an hour I was as good as new.

Later in the morning as I was making my husband his tea, I was preparing the lime.  I rolled the cold lime on the counter to help it be a bit juicier.  This rolling action gave me immediate relief to my stiff arthritic hands.

All of this just to introduce my thought process this morning. I thought of the scripture in 2 Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us to glory and virtue" (KJV)

Do I have the perfect life in health and balance?  I just spewed my coffee.  Of course, NOT!!  But I believe this:  It is possible to have better for He has given me everything I need.  Do I walk spiritually as I should?  Now, I am choking on my coffee with that thought. But do I have all I need to pursue such lofty goals?  Of course!

I believe that God has given us EVERYTHING we need for life and godliness!  I am grateful for His provisions.  This morning as I found relief for immediate pain, I gave praise to the creator of that lime and that peppermint plant.  If these two small things have made a moment in time more comfortable, oh the vastness of His riches that are there for the benefit of His creation whom He loves!!

The psalmist says, "Taste and see that the Lord is good!!" (Psalm 34:8)

Some think that I am quacky for my home remedies, oils and love of nature.  But really, I just have the knowledge that God has provided.  I must unlock those mysteries.

Most of this has been in reference to the physical.  Lately, I have been in a slump spiritually.  Oh, I read my scriptures...inconsistently.  I pray without ceasing.  Yet, I am just putting one foot in front of the other.  I want to dance with Jesus!  Still, I trust that scripture in 2 Peter.  He has given me everything I need for godliness as well as life.  Open my eyes so that I may see, Lord.  Move my feet to the beat of your love and power!  I know and believe it is there!  You have given me all that I need.  You are all I need.