Creativity Project Year Two-Day 65

Journal entry:

Earnest Plea

Lord help…
Send someone who
Can minister to those
Who are so greatly in need of
Love, tenderness, understanding, and care.
Lord let me do something to help
Show me a way where there
Is not a way,
Lord help…

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, March 14, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I have a home.
2.   My Mom cares for me.
3.   I have medicine to help maintain my clarity of mind.
4.   I take my medicine daily.
5.   I have my Social Security Disability, Medicare, and Medicaid to help me survive.

This was another busy Thursday. I hope your day did not run you ragged. I have taken time to work creatively and I encourage you to do the same. I did not think I had anything to share because I was so overwhelmed by what I experienced today, but I found words. You can find words too, just make an effort.

As a prompt, write about your experience of a social problem. If you have a solution, include that in your poem, story, or journal entry. Should you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I apologize for getting it posted late. I hope you will return and read more, but you might also want to subscribe to Chronicles for future updates by email. Sign up above. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 64

Journal entry:

Our Redeemer

Whoever you are,
Wherever you come from,
However you have lived,
The Lord is seeking you…
He wants a relationship
Especially with you.

Jesus came and died
Because He knew you
Would need a Savior
And He arose to conquer
Death and guarantee
You everlasting life.

Whoever you are,
Wherever you come from,
However you have lived,
Jesus is waiting for you
To call upon His name
And join His Kingdom.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I did not fall asleep in church this morning.
2.   I was able to eat lunch and supper with friends.
3.   Mom did not catch the house on fire when she warmed her Chick-Fil-A sandwich in its wrapper in the microwave and fire broke out.
4.   I was able to attend the World Missions Conference this week.
5.   The conference is over.

This Wednesday has been a wonderful day. I hope your day was productive and enjoyable. Take time to create something while you have a spare moment. If you engage your imagination it will lead you.

As a prompt, write about your reaction to the Truth I shared above. You might write a poem, story, or journal entry, but if you do, please share a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for reading my blog. I hope you will return often, but you might also want to subscribe to Chronicles for email updates. Just enter your email in the space above. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 63

Journal entry:

Struggle Of Faith

The call
Comes and I wonder what
One such as I can do,
I want to be open,
Totally yielded,
To the Lord’s sovereign will
For the rest of my life,
But I feel needy,
Completely unworthy,
To give any witness,
To share in His
Harvest

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to go to the World Missions Conference today.
2.   I met Shaun Groves who works with Compassion International.
3.   I am thinking I might be able to sponsor a child sometime in the future.
4.   Mom was fine staying home without me.
5.   I have my Droid so I can check on Mom when I am out.
6.   I may be able to help someone else set up a blog.
7.   I am still blogging despite being out all day.
8.   I don’t have to process all the email I received today, tonight.
9.   My shoes arrived today and they are fairly comfortable.
10. I was able to get Penny to eat, even though Mom had tried and she would not eat.

I had a wonderful Tuesday that challenged me to move forward in faith. I hope your day was equally enjoyable. Try to use your imagination in the creative process and make something of value. It does not have to be perfect, your talent is great enough to engage the world.

As a prompt, write about something you strongly believe in. It could be your faith, a cause, anything that moves your heart and mind. Use your words to reach someone for good purpose. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am so glad you took time to read my blog. I hope you will visit again, but you might also want to subscribe to Chronicles by email for future updates. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 62

Journal entry:

On Purpose

I suppose I am
On mission even here at
Home because no one
Else is willing to take on
The responsibilities
That I have with Mom.
I made a promise I will
Not break, but I thought
Mistakenly that others
Might step up and do their part.
I have to trust God
That if there is something else
He wishes me to
Do, He will make a way for
Me where there is not a way.
It is my duty
To be open to His call
Willing to do His
Work wherever I can be
Used by His almighty hand.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, March 11, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I have the opportunity to attend this World Missions Conference.
2.   My Mom is able to stay home without me some.
3.   I was able to eat at church and the meals were delicious.
4.   I am learning a lot from the speakers.
5.   I went to my Photography 2 class this evening.

I enjoyed my Monday and hope you also had a fulfilling day. I am getting this done very late because I was out until almost 10:00 this evening. I encourage you to do some creative work while you have the opportunity.

As a prompt, write about a time when you found yourself at cross purposes with someone. This could be a boss, a spouse, a child, a friend, a family member, or anyone. Write a poem, story, or journal entry and post a link to your work in the comments below.

I am very thankful that you took time to visit my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment. I welcome your opinions. I hope you will visit again, but you might also want to subscribe to email updates from Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 61

Journal entry:

Fulfillment

Hope grows
Within my heart
As I allow my church
To minister to my spirit
I feel the Holy Spirit reaching out
To fill my life with great purpose
Christ gives me happiness
An anointing
Of love

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, March 10, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   Mom and I went to church.
2.   I talked to Linda and we decided we would meet later for the class.
3.   I ate lunch at Dairy Queen, which I had not done in a very long time.
4.   I was able to return the Starbella yarn that I could not use.
5.   I stayed at church instead of going on the field trip with SCC.

I enjoyed my Sunday, though by now I am quite tired. I hope your day was filled with happiness. Before you move on to something else, I challenge you to use your creativity. Write and engage the world.

As a prompt, pick one of the pictures above and write a poem, story, or journal entry that encompasses the image. I believe you can produce wonderful work. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you will return often, but you might want to subscribe to Chronicles for email updates. Share your comments with me, if you will.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 59

Journal entry:

Abilities On Display

Everyone has gifts,
Individual talents,
Which make them special;
None of us is exactly
Alike in propensity.

It makes the world so
Much the richer that we are
Each so different,
God created us to be
Distinct personalities.

We are handiwork
Of the Creator who makes
Our character so
Completely singular we
Are total originals.

So honor each one
As perfect expression of
Creativity
Unleashed by Divinity
Into the wondering world.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, March 8, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I had Krispy Kreme doughnuts for breakfast.
2.   I decided to go into town to meet the group even though I planned on driving.
3.   The drive went safely.
4.   Starr’s Mill and Senoia are beautiful places.
5.   I got home in time to prepare something for Mom to eat for supper.

I had a very intense Friday, there were highs and lows, but overall it was a fabulous day. I hope your day also went well. Celebrate another day of living by creating something to share with the world. I know you have the ability to make a wonderful contribution to the world.

As a prompt, write about how our individuality makes us precious in the universe. I see so many ways, and am sure you can write a poem, story, or journal entry about it. When you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I greatly appreciate your visit to my blog. I hope you will find your way back here often, but you might also want to enter your email above to receive email updates from Chronicles. Your comments help drive my productivity, if you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please share them with me.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 58

Journal entry:

Abundant Richness

Under
These shining stars,
Fertile earth lies sleeping,
Waiting for the rising sun’s touch
Upon its fecund body bringing seeds
Planted with greatest future hope
To complete fruition
Below blue skies
Anew

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, March 7, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I got an email with a code for 20% off Nike clearance items.
2.   My prescriptions were filled with no problem.
3.   I bought some Krispy Kreme doughnuts at Wal-Mart.
4.   I ate Cream of Asparagus soup for supper, which was a real treat.
5.   I am going to take the Photography 2 Class, which should help me improve my photography even more.

I had a very good Thursday and hope you did as well. Before you put this day to rest, engage your imagination and create something to share with the world. You have the ability, have confidence in yourself.

As a prompt, write a poem, story, or journal entry with a hint of Spring. The days are growing longer again and the weather is beginning to warm, so write about it. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am so glad you spent time reading my blog. I would love to read any comments you may have to share. I hope you will visit often, but you may also want to enter your email above to receive email updates from Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 57

Journal entry:

Thoughts

I am wondering
Why no one ever mentioned
That there possibly
Could be detrimental side
Effects to my prescriptions.

I thought these drugs were
Kinder, gentler than those of
Past generations,
I was hopeful that they were
Safer for my long term use.

If the disease does
Not get me through suicide,
I guess the meds will
Through their slow destruction of
My body’s physical health.

I am not going
To let it constantly haunt
Me with its looming
Inevitable ending,
I surrender to God’s hands.

I have been letting
Him carry me the longest
Time and now is not
The point to lose faith in God’s
Ability to preserve.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   My appointment was in the afternoon.
2.   Mom went with me.
3.   My Droid was not broken, just turned off and there was operator error.
4.   I liked Debbie, the new nurse practitioner.
5.   I do not have to go back for six months.

I had a pleasant Wednesday. I did not have to wait as long as usual for my appointment. I hope your day went equally well. Turn your mind to doing something creative now. The present moment can be best used instead of procrastinating. Your imagination simply awaits exercise.

As a prompt, take something that happened today and turn it into a lament or a celebration. Even small things can be used to inflame your creative fire. Write a poem, story, or journal entry, then leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you will return often, but you might also wish to subscribe to Chronicles to receive email updates. Just enter your address in the space above. I would appreciate your comments should you have something to share with me.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 56

Journal entry:

Probability

You are able to
Perform above the level
Of expectation
That you believe you can reach,
You must just keep practicing.

God will enable
You, if you place all your trust
In His providence,
Jesus will honor effort
And give you greater success.

What you do today
Will carry you far beyond
What you may suppose
You have the ability
To finally accomplish.

Whatever you want
To achieve is possible
If you only make
A consistent effort to
Make your many dreams come true.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, March 5, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up quite early this morning.
2.   There was hot water for my shower.
3.   Mom allowed me to drive the truck to the New Douglasville Conference Center.
4.   I used my fisheye lens today.
5.   The new home of the Sweetwater Camera Club meetings is stunning.

I had a productive Tuesday and I hope you had a nice day. I have made the case for you working creatively in my journal entry and poem. I hope you are encouraged to use your imagination.

As a prompt, I just want you to dedicate thirty minutes to working creatively. Take your camera and make photographs, or write a poem, story, or journal entry, or draw something you can paint. If you need a subject, show us what creativity means to you. I would love for you to leave a link to your work in the comments below should you use this prompt.

Thank you very much for visiting my blog. I hope you will return often, but you might also want to subscribe to Chronicles to receive future updates by email. Just enter your email in the dialog above. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 53

Journal entry:

Always Faithful

God is
Faithful in so
Many little things that
I know I can always trust Him
To care for every particular of
My wayward life, especially
Many things I cannot
Myself control,
God does

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, March 2, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up early this morning.
2.   I was able to return the Ensure even though I could not find the receipt.
3.   Sam’s Club had the fruit and protein I needed to make smoothies for Mom.
4.   I decided to bring Mom a bouquet of flowers and she was very happy.
5.   I fixed a delicious supper with Mom’s help.

My Saturday has been busy and enjoyable. I hope your day has been good. I found time, although a bit late, to work creatively and so should you. I am sure you can do as well as I have, just make an effort.

As a prompt, write about someone or something that is always faithful. I am awed by the Lord’s constant care for me, but you may want to write about another example. Please leave a link to your work in the comments below should you use this prompt.

The pictures today show that things are in bloom even here on our little acreage, but it is supposed to be very cold tonight. I hope the plants survive. Thank you for reading my blog. I hope you will visit often, but you may subscribe to Chronicles if you wish to receive email updates. I love reader comments, so please leave one if you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share. I read each one although I do not always respond in as timely a manner as I should. Your input helps inform me on whether I am succeeding in this Creativity Project.

Always,
Jo Ann

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