QUE SERA, SERA

Posted on June 19, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

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A few years back, I played the part of a medium – though I look more like a large – make that extra large.  A medium is one who says they can talk to the dead, reveal what might happen in the future and pass that information on the unsuspecting and naïve  – all to make a buck.

My mom read her horoscope every day.  I believe she only liked Chinese food, because of the fortune cookie she received for dessert. Whenever she visited a carnival, she wanted to have her fortune told by one of those charlatans.  She didn’t plan her life according to it, but she seemed to be quite interested in what the future held.

Wouldn’t it be nice to know what lay ahead for you?  I would love to see my grandchildren grow up, marry and have children.  I often wonder what the future will hold for them.  I’d love to get rid of my excess poundage and regain my hearing. Will I be rich? Will I find success?  Will I become famous?

Some things might be nice to know, but on the other hand, if we knew everything we’d also be privy to the horrible.  When will the next world war break out?  Will I develop a terminal illness?  How much longer will I live?  Will there ever be peace? Will we ever see a return to the values our country was founded upon?  The answers to those questions and may not be pleasant or what we want to hear.  We may even lose sleep or become depressed over them.  We could put ourselves into a state of anxiety which may lead to suicide.  So is it better to know or not know what the future holds?

I believe God knows what He’s doing by withholding those facts from us.  He’s all knowing for a reason.  He wants to protect us from ourselves.  He wants us to rely on Him for everything we have or will have in the future.  He loves us so much, He even drew up the plans for our lives, in advance of our birth.  His plan is always for our good.  Sure there will be obstacles, but they’re there for a reason.  Through our difficulties, we grow closer to God depending on Him to provide for us.

My birthday is today.  To me it’s just another day in the journey God has laid out for me.  I thank Him for bringing me safely through another year.  I am confident that what lies ahead is in His hands and que sera, sera.  Whatever will be, will be, when we trust in our Creator.

” Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

Ephesians 6:11-12

 

 

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About atimetoshare.me

As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.
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28 Responses to QUE SERA, SERA

  1. insanitybytes22's avatar insanitybytes22 says:
    June 19, 2018 at 8:20 am

    Happy birthday! Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom. You’ve nailed the truth of predicting the future. It’s all good if you’re going to meet a tall dark stranger or win the lottery, but knowing all the truth is just too much for us to handle. There’s a reason why those prophets of old were half mad and living out in the wilderness. 🙂

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  2. Maria Ott Tatham's avatar Maria Tatham, a gentle iconoclast says:
    June 19, 2018 at 8:23 am

    God bless you, Kathy! The Scriptures declare all we need to know. ❤

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  3. Linda Lee @LadyQuixote's avatar Linda Lee/@LadyQuixote says:
    June 19, 2018 at 10:11 am

    Happy Birthday and Amen!

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    • atimetoshare.me's avatar atimetoshare.me says:
      June 19, 2018 at 10:12 am

      Thank you sweet friend. How are you doing?

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      • Linda Lee @LadyQuixote's avatar Linda Lee/@LadyQuixote says:
        June 19, 2018 at 2:58 pm

        I am healing well. Not much pain anymore, yaay! This morning I pulled weeds in the yard for about 2 1/2 hours. I wanted to keep working but I could feel myself wearing out, so I stopped. Good thing I did, when I walked in the house I saw that our outdoor thermometer reading was 94!

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      • atimetoshare.me's avatar atimetoshare.me says:
        June 19, 2018 at 4:43 pm

        You sound like me. When I feel God I push too hard and find i regret it the next day. My problem is my breathing. The weather is not conducive to asthma. I’m so glad all is well with you. Praise God❤️

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  4. hatrack4's avatar hatrack4 says:
    June 19, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    Happy birthday. May your day be filled with Joy, even though it is just another day…

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  5. Amy Blount's avatar Amy Blount says:
    June 19, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Happy birthday!

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  6. Julie (aka Cookie)'s avatar Julie (aka Cookie) says:
    June 19, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    Oh my gosh…I’ve not been able to focus on the lesson as I’m still laughing at this flapper style medium!!! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

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  7. Julie (aka Cookie)'s avatar Julie (aka Cookie) says:
    June 19, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    oh and happy happy joy joy birthday 🙂
    still laughing

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  8. Rebecca's avatar Rebecca says:
    June 19, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    Happy Birthday, Kathy! I hope you had a good day!

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  9. Lynn's avatar lynnabbottstudios says:
    June 19, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy Birthday, sweet, talented and wonderful friend! I hope and pray God blesses you beyond all you can imagine in the coming year! ❤ ❤

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    • atimetoshare.me's avatar atimetoshare.me says:
      June 19, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      Thanks for your kind words. You are indeed a special friend and I’m so glad we’ve gotten connected this way. I am blessed by your encouragement ❤️

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  10. Wally Fry's avatar Wally Fry says:
    June 20, 2018 at 7:01 am

    Happy late birthday!

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  11. RobbyeFaye's avatar RobbyeFaye says:
    June 22, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Happy belated birthday!!

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