Measure of Here and Now

Rather than vainly mourning what has slipped through Bygone's GateLet's make the most of here-and-now before it is too lateRather than vainly fretting about what the future holdsLet's cherish that which here-and-now so preciously unfolds Sometimes I am dumbfounded with joy and griefover what no hand can stayComforted that the heart can keepwhat 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 eggsto make (which I over-baked)😖 I'm bringing the snack for our Bible study group tonight soif we choke on the brownies I guess we can wash it down with grapes??😅 Your ‘here-and-now’ and mine differ geographicallyBut here-and-now is common ground wherever we may beWhere so much more than chance grants circumstance, as you and IWeather the brunt of consequence according to reply For here-and-now though ever-present, scatters in its wakeThe landscape of a lifetime forged from choices that we makeWhere oft, now’s What frustrates its How, beyond complete controlYet, each response right here-and-now impacts the sacred whole Therefore, no matter what composes here-and-now’s love-songWhether of thorns or roses, nothing stays the same for longWhere by the grace of God we go, from rise to set of sunWhere footfalls of love’s yes and no can never be undone But leads into new here-and-now that trickles through our holdThe warp and woof of wish-and-wow like threads of gray and goldSoft-slipping through our fingers like treasure; gladness and strifeEntwining Here-and-now into the measure of a life © Janet Martin Eccles.12:11-14The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:Fear God and keep His commandments,For this is man’s all.For 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 fruitis added! Cocoa powder can be substituted for carob powder. Toasting seeds and nuts before adding, enhances the flavor