The NorMel House

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord .  For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8‭-‬9 ESV So great and powerful is our God. It's truly a blessing that we dont always get what we want. God knows all things and what He wants for us is far better than anything we could possibly think of. Trust In God #TIG #trustinGod #greatisHislove #Godsways #ChildofGod #TheNorMelHouse 

Strange times Strange indeed. I cant decide if my mental health is more affected by the social distancing or by the fact that my body is trying to adapt to life "post-fertility treatments ". Its been quite sometime since we lost Petey and it seems that every month my hormonal changes are worse and worse. It's quite possible  my PMDD is coming back with a vengeance.  Having said that, we've been dealing with the repercussions of Covid19 for nearly 10 weeks. At least that's how long the hubby has been working from home now. Or it's possibly all due to allergy season kicking in. Its unbelievably frustrating that I can't go outside without having to pass out before dinnertime. Sleep is not restorative, nor a choice. I'm quite useless lately and maybe that is the reason behind the "low". Its hard to figure out how to fix a specific symptom when you've got many health problems that could be the cause. Oh well, nothing can really be done at th...

Life is full of hurdles and when we look around its easy to despair. Where do you go for help? Who and what do you seek in times of need? Do you turn to food? Drugs? Alcohol? Do you worry and fret and allow yourself to be filled with anxiety? We so easily slip into bad habits and turn to things that won’t help us. Turn to the Lord instead. Open His Word, seek Him and you find Him. Let the peace of Christ fill your heart and mind. Know that our “help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121 is a beautiful text about how God is our help. Today’s #TuesdayTunes is a beautiful tribute to Psalm 121 and speaks of how God carries us. Check out For King & Country’s song Shoulders. Let the beauty of this message carry you through the week. For King and Country Shoulders For King & Country Instagram

"Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine O, what a foretaste of glory divine Heir of salvation, purchase of God Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood This is my story, this is my song Praising my Savior all the day long" Oh what blessed assurance this is indeed! We are washed in the blood of Christ Jesus, saved from the death our sins deserve! Today's #TuesdayTunes is a wonderful song to reflect on this week, Blessed Assurance by Third Day.

God amazes me. While walking and playing with the 'daytime kiddos' I've once again been blessed with seeing God's incredible creative power at work. Beautiful tulips, lilacs and more have once again pushed their way through the hardened earth to reach for the sun. Stunning and vibrant colors, soft and pastel colors; an amazing variety of beauty that only God can form. If you've read my previous posts you may remember my ability to garden is prevented by my body's aversion to plants, pollen, trees, grass, etc. Funny how my mind's eye is in awe and wonder at all these things, but my body reacts negatively. Satan tries to hamper our relationship with God in any way he can. I've always found my faith is renewed and my sense of God's presence is strongest when I'm surrounded by His amazing work in creation. The fact that these lovely flowers faithfully return every year reminds me that God is constant and faithful. His love never fails. I've stood...

We often worry about what others think, strive to be accepted or have our priorities in the wrong order. If we look at what is truly important though, we'll never be in want. Put God first and live to His glory and you'll find deliverance from worldly passions, loneliness and so much more. Today's #TuesdayTunes is "I shall not want" by Audrey Assad. I shall not want by Audrey Assad

April has come and gone. Another week has passed, and life seems to have a new 'normal'. Nor is still working from home and we still avoid in person interaction with others where possible. Grocery shopping happens every 2-3 weeks, and we managed to go the entire month of April without needing gas for either car. Seems the money saved on gas has gone towards groceries instead though as our usual No Frills store had to take some precautions when an employee caught covid19. We've been hitting the fortinos instead, which costs a bit more but also means only one stop. It also has a lot more room so it's easier to keep your distance from others. We just enjoyed another game night with friends in the new 'style'. Zoom video chat and online games played with our cell phones. Not quite the same as all being under one roof but it's pretty fun anyways. It felt good to laugh and joke around again. Bit of a rough few days in the body department. It's been a while sin...