God’ Thoughts to Me
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of The Lord forever (Psalm 23:6, KJV).
Shirley, Mercy and Grace
Heaven’s Courtroom was abuzz with breathless expectation! The three angels, Shirley, Mercy and Grace, were summoned by His Majesty, King Jesus.
According to the heralding angel who trumpeted the summons through the universe, King Jesus countenance was enveloped by the most beautiful rainbow of love and compassion.
Tripling with excitement the Triplet bowed down to their Heavenly Host in reverence, filled with brilliant delight to be in His Presence. The King was beaming with a glint in His eye when He informed them of His wishes.
“I have chosen you to be My servants to a little baby girl who will be born nine months from today. She will be My gift of joy to her mother for I have heard the cry of her heart!
She will be called Mia for she will forever be Mine and I am lending her to her mother for only three years. Then her mother will return home to us.
Even amidst the darkest nights of her little soul, she will trust in Me. Gather as much star dust as necessary to baptize her as Mine the moment she is born.
Shirley, wherever her little feet will tread during her sojourn on earth, your duty will be to make sure that she stays forever in the Shelter of My Wings.
You know from dear experience that these precious ones of Mine can be very stubborn, seeking their own way while listening to the deceiver’s lies!
Mercy, you need to make sure that My little darling will know that My mercy, love and goodness towards her are from everlasting to everlasting.
But, I tell you in advance that she will suffer much and you need to be patiently persistent for at the right time, I will enable her to hear My voice.
Grace, you need to assist Me in cultivating a garden in her heart. You daily need to plant seeds of grace and enlighten the narrow path of Grace for her to find her way out of the dark, lost world.
Some of these seeds will grow into mighty cedars of Lebanon. But some will grow by My design into a luscious orchard where she and I will feast together on the fruit of her love for Me.”
Much love and sweet blessings XX
Mia
Linking-up with Lisa-Jo and all the friendly hostesses at my Tea Time and Link-Up page.
His Loving Embrace 
Mia, as we look back over the trips, pains, stumblings and near misses of our past, we know that the hand of the Father has been active and kindly caring since long before that transaction of repentance unto life (Acts 11: 18). We are His purchased possessions now and would have it no other way…Doug Blair …see also
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Oh Mia, I loved your true story of your angels, shirley, Grace and Mercy. I do believe we all have at least two (maybe more) angels given to us at birth. Jesus used the ploral when he said, theire angels are ever befor the father. Thank you for sharing this beautiful post at “Tell Me a Story.”
Dear Hazel
Thank you! I have never before realized that Jesus used the plural. This gives me reason to rejoice even more! Thank you, dear friend! God bless you and Robert.
Love XX
Mia
I love the words, “To enlighten the narrow path of grace.” So beautiful! Lovely post, Mia!
Dear Jennifer
Oh, this is so true! Our Lord’s grace can be so easily missed if He does not reveal His way in us and for us!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, you always do me in with your writing. What a delight to think of the loving thought our Father has given to each of us, far before we enter the world scene. Wishing you health and wellness always, Mia.
Dear Allison
It also amazes me to think that our Father has known us even before He created the world! It is so true that His thoughts are so much higher than ours. Thanks for your kind comment, dear friend.
Blessings XX
Mia
I was going to ask if this was your story – Beth asked and you answered. Simply beautiful – your story and insight of Hope and grace – and, yes, Mercy. Loved the photo art, too! I am so glad that He hedges me in, surrounds and protects me – and has the plan!
Oh, I am just as glad as you are that our Lord is the Architect of the plans for our lives! If people are like me, we usually only make a mess on our own! Thank you for your kind words.
Blessings XX
Mia
So beautiful, Mia. I don’t know your story, if you lost your mom at that young age, but I do pray that God’s grace continues to fill that void each and every moment of your life–as it seems He is already doing, sweet friend!
Dear Beth
Yes, my mother died when I was three years old. But I have been blessed with a stepmother whom I love very much. It was difficult, but our Pappa works out everything for our good, especially the hard places!
Blessings XX
Mia
Hi Mia! Just wow. What a beautiful post, and I am just so impressed by your imagination. Shirley, Grace and Mercy. That is just genius. And now I understand better about your Mom. She died when you were three? Oh my. How hard is that.
Thank you for sharing your heart so generously as you do. This post is just…I don’t know. Don’t have words. It really touched me, Mia.
Ceil
Dear Ceil
I am glad you were encouraged for that is what our Pappa has called us to do when we get together! I have heard a lady speak of her angels many years ago and it has always stayed with me!
Blessings XX
Mia
Made me chuckle a bit. I took a photo of a dog about 12 years ago whose owner called her “Shirley”… for the same reason. I am going to post that tomorrow on Hazel’s link. A little more explanation about how I came to know it, but it’s going to be funny.
I truly enjoyed reading this. Much of a “touching heart” sharing piece. Thank you.
Dear Joanne
Knowing you, I cannot wait for that post! Oh, I will never forget when I heard a lady once talking about her angels many years ago and it stayed with me even until now!
Blessings and looking forward seeing you at Hazel’s!
Mia
Your story reminds me that we all have one. A loving destiny and purpose that with His grace will be fulfilled. This was beautiful and a great way to spend a little of my Sunday! Bless you Mia!
Dear Lisha
I am also so honored and encouraged to have you visiting my blog often and taking time to encourage me with your gracious words!!
Much love and blessings XX
Mia
Very beautiful! “under the shelter of my wings” reminds me of the important job I have as a parent and also encourages me to know that I also am under the shelter of His wings!
Dear Caleb
I think it is only from that position of living in the shelter of His wings that we truly begin to be parents! But even the mistakes we make as parents, our Pappa works out for good for those who loves Him! Ask me, I have two adult sons who both loves Jesus despite my gross mistakes as a mom! Thanks for your visit.
Blessings XX
Mia
I can’t wait to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Thanks, Mia!
Dear Holly
Yes, what an inheritance our Lord left us, but even now we can daily live in Him and be enveloped in His Loving Embrace!
Blessings XX
Mia
This is beautiful and amazing Mia; what an inspirational reminder of His mercy and grace; of His angels that protect us and shelter us. Love, love how you designed this post sister!
Blessings and love,
Denise
Dear Denise
I think the part of me that loved children story books with pictures has never grown up! Pictures sometimes tell more than words!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, this is so beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes. Truly! Thank you for sharing!
Dear Barbie
My heart has been with you so much last week and I hope this has shown you even more how much Pappa loves you! He came to seek and save the lost!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, this post is so beautiful. It reminds me that our Father has a specific purpose and plan for our lives. Blessings!
Yes, my friend, and mostly quite the opposite than what we thought! Let His will be done.
Blessings XX
Mia
Dear Mia,
What a huge loss to lose your mom at age 3…thank you for sharing how God has taken you through deep waters and blessed you with great intimacy with Him…so encouraging and redemptive your story 🙂 xo
Dear Dolly
It is difficult at times to see how our Pappa does it, but He truly does work only good out of our life whatever comes our way!
Blessings XX
Mia
Surely these three have been ministering angels in your life, Mia. And in many of our lives. How blessed are we who see them with spiritual eyes. Thank you for sharing your story.
Dear June
Yes, when Pappa opens our spiritual eyes to the spiritual things, we are truly blessed!
Much love XX
Mia
I can’t imagine what your sweet little three year old soul went through and then after. But you are comforting others now with the comfort you have received with His mercy and grace. He has been with you all the way and you are a witness to others that He is there for us too. Blessings to your sweet heart…
Thank you, dear one! Our Pappa does work kind of that way; encouraging us so that we can help and encourage others, don’t you think!
Blessings XX
Mia
What a beautiful and moving post, Mia. Thanks for the glimpse into the life that has brought you to this point. His will is perfect, though we strain in this fallen garden. Our Father has lifted you up in love indeed. His words live in your heart and sprinkle into words that lift Him and His chosen up. Thanks, sister.
Dear Floyd
Thank you! You are a great encourager. Yes, our Pappa lifts us up into His great love and cuddles us in His Loving Embrace!
Blessings x
Mia
Oh, Mia. Your words have left me speechless, utterly speechless.
Dear Carrie
Thank you. I am glad you are encouraged and I hope this makes you see a bit better how much you are loved by our Pappa!
Blessings XX
Mia
My daughter’s middle name is Mia. Your writing was like a piercing as it reminded me that the reason I gave her that name is because the name was given to me 10yrs ago by God. I knew then he gave her the name because “she will for ever be min”. Like my Mis you are very special, and although she is just beginning her journey I trust Abba will send her triplets just like yours.
Dear Rantimi
So nice to hear from you again! Without doubt your little Mia will also live in her Pappa’s love! He has told you she is His!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, oh how I love this so much! Shirley, mercy and grace are holding you close. This is so beautiful. I think this is my favorite of all the glimpses I’ve seen of your precious heart. Just beautiful.
Dear Tanya
Thank you, dear one! Many years ago I heard a lady talk of her angels and I always remembered that .
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, that was a beautiful post!
Hi Esther Joy
My mom’s name is also Esther! Thanks for your encouraging comment. You bless my heart.
Love to you XX
Mia
These illustrations? Priceless, Mia. Simply priceless!
Dear Linda
Oh, I agree. I love it too, thank you.
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, that is just beautiful. It sure speaks to me of a loving heart and a wonderful walk with Jesus.
Dear Mary
Oh, Jesus had to come and fetch this lost sheep as well and He still needs to lead me daily. Like Paul we all know we are not there yet, but we push forward to know our Lord!
Blessings XX
Mia
Beautifully written post!
Thanks for linking up at Essential Fridays.
Blessings
Mel from Essential Thing Devotions
Dear Mel
Thanks and also for being our hostess at your place on Fridays!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, the supervision of your walk and ways is just that beautifully and lovingly precise! Angels! Yes indeed. Not the stuff of West Coast/Hollywood dreaming, but powerful and sensitive guardians and guides ministering unto the heirs of salvation. (Psalm 34: 6,7,8)
This is so true! You remind me of the angel our Pappa put at the entrance if Eden. He had a flaming sword.
Blessings XX
Mia
This is really a wonderful and touching story; )
Dear Joy
Thanks dear one. Glad you are encouraged!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, your beautifully written story brought smiles, tears and hope to my heart. You are a treasure. God bless you.
Hugs,
Kelly
Dear Kelly
That is what our Pappa does, dear friend; He gives hope to the hopeless!
Blessings XX
Mia
Such precious words Mia…such precious thoughts…a wonderful way to view oneself and the ones guarding her. Beautiful as always.
Dear Betty
Thanks! I am always blessed by your visits and kind words!
Blessings XX
Mia
Shirley, Mercy, and Grace did a good job – for Mia is a precious person, full of the Spirit of her Lord.
GOD BLESS!
Dear Sharon
Our Pappa loves doing good jobs, don’t you think!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia –
A very sweet reflection for sure. Beautiful thoughts on why we need goodness, mercy & grace in our lives each day. So glad to have read your post today.
Blessings,
Joanne
Dear Joanne
Oh yes, in Jesus our Pappa has blessed us with all these spiritual blessings we cannot live without!
Blessings XX
Mia
Beautiful words and a peek into your life. Thank you for sharing sister!
Dear Debi
Thanks for your encouraging words!
Blessings XX
Mia
this one is amazing…
Hi Micey
Thanks dear one!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, This is just beautiful. One of my favorites so far from your writings. Sweet, tender, and reflecting our Lord’s love and mercy upon us as we grown in our walk with Him. Beautiful.
Dear Kim
Yes, it is a growth process! It begins as that tiny seed of Jesus Live in our hearts and grows from there until it blooms into His beauty!
Blessings XX
Mia
Oh Mia, this is exquisite! Your heart is certainly a garden of refreshing delight! Thank you for this beautiful story.
Joy!
Janet
Dear Janet
I know that when the Gardener of our hearts is our Pappa, His love produces so much beauty!
Blessings XX
Mia
Your close relationship with the Father is very evident in your writing Mia.
Dear Wanda
Our Pappa desires to walk closely to all His children, dear one! He has no favorites. We are the ones that needs to draw close to Him and He WILL draw close to us.
Blessings XX
Mia