Measure of Here and Now

Rather than vainly mourning what has slipped through Bygone's Gate

Let's make the most of here-and-now before it is too late

Rather than vainly fretting about what the future holds

Let's cherish that which here-and-now so preciously unfolds

Sometimes I am dumbfounded with joy and grief

over what no hand can stay

Comforted that the heart can keep

what moments brush away...

Grand-kiddos growing up SO fast right before our ever-thankful gaze...

Wishing you a wonder-filled here-and-now!

wherever in the world you are💗💖

Some morning here-and-now after-effects

I went down the road for some farm-fresh eggs

to make brownies (which I over-baked)😖

I'm bringing the snack for our Bible study group tonight so

if we choke on the brownies I guess we can wash it down with grapes??😅

Your ‘here-and-now’ and mine differ geographically

But here-and-now is common ground wherever we may be

Where so much more than chance grants circumstance, as you and I

Weather the brunt of consequence according to reply

For here-and-now though ever-present, scatters in its wake

The landscape of a lifetime forged from choices that we make

Where oft, now’s What frustrates its How, beyond complete control

Yet, each response right here-and-now impacts the sacred whole

Therefore, no matter what composes here-and-now’s love-song

Whether of thorns or roses, nothing stays the same for long

Where by the grace of God we go, from rise to set of sun

Where footfalls of love’s yes and no can never be undone

But leads into new here-and-now that trickles through our hold

The warp and woof of wish-and-wow like threads of gray and gold

Soft-slipping through our fingers like treasure; gladness and strife

Entwining Here-and-now into the measure of a life

© Janet Martin

Eccles.12:11-14

The words of the wise are like goads, 

and the words of [e]scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. 

12And further, my son, be admonished by these.

 Of making many books there is no end, 

and much study is wearisome to the flesh.

13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:

Fear God and keep His commandments,

For this is man’s all.

14For God will bring every work into judgment,

Including every secret thing,

Whether good or evil.

Since I had my mixing bowls out I decided to make some energy balls as well!

This recipe below is a super versatile base for whatever seeds, nuts and dried fruit

is added! Cocoa powder can be substituted for carob powder. 

Toasting seeds and nuts before adding, enhances the flavor