Wed. Nov 2, 2011

Today, I am thankful for a savior who forgives, covers, preserves, and surrounds. Thank you O my Father, for giving us your Son.....

Ps 32
How Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

7..You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance!

A Month of Thanksgiving

I start this often but don't always finish it. This year, I am striving to post things that I am thankful for everyday! There are so many things that I find myself thankful for these days but today in particular, I am thankful for my husband.

You see, my husband is patient and long-suffering. He is growing in the Lord and he desires to lead our family well. I am NOT a morning person and I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Let me tell you, he tried to avert the crisis, but I was fired up! But here is the best part......HE CAME BACK! I wouldn't have. I was ugly and harsh. He was walking out the door to go to work and I didn't care.

I knew what had taken place was ugly and sinful and wrong and I did not care! But, he came back. He often comes back! He is a good man and a wonderful husband. I am thankful for many many things, but today, I am thankful for the LOVE of my life and my very best friend!!! Thankful that he is quick to repent and to forgive even when he is only a little bit wrong! I love you, Kevin and thank you for pressing on and fighting for US! You are a wonderful husband, father and friend!

You gotta know when to hold em.......

You gotta know when to hold em' know when to fold em'...know when to walk away and know when to run!!!! This should be the theme song for me these days!

Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you wish you would have said something you didn't or hadn't said something you did? I find myself there OFTEN! Too often, I am afraid. And, to top it all off, I find myself being so critical of other things that I see and hear....Shame on me! Who am I to think that I know best or that I could do or say something better than someone else? When it comes to spiritual things, I have become the person who used to offend me and turn me off.....I might not always say it, but I think it....when someone thinks or believes differently than me, I find myself thinking of the "right" thing and then feeling justified in my actions!

Now, don't misunderstand me, I am NOT willing to compromise on scriptural truth or biblical facts, but when should I say something and when should I not? These are questions that I am working through and asking God to grant me wisdom as I consider how to love others and show the love of Christ to others as well.

Lord, please forgive me for being unjustly proud, and for thinking that I have it right! Father, I know that I am weak and lacking and have miles and miles to go in my journey. Father, thank you that your mercies are new every morning. Help me Lord NOT to be like those who follow in action but not in heart. Father, give me the eyes to see YOU and to see others in this world who need YOU. YOU are holy Lord, help me be holy as you are holy. Thank you father, that you do forgive me and thank you that you bring conviction to my soul. I love you o Lord, but I confess that my affection for you is often anemic....help me father. In Jesus name, Amen.

Under construction

Well, ONCE AGAIN!!! As I look over my bible journal and my personal journal, Once again seems to be the title of many of my entries! But, I am attempting once again to blog... I am often encouraged and challenged and convicted by other blogs and for a while I stopped because I didn't really have anything to offer, but then I realized that I blog for myself and not for the other 1-2 people who might read the post! : ) So all that to say, I am trying to fix up the blog and make it pretty....I am asking a friend to help me when she has time and when I can sit down over the phone with her to work out some of the kinks!!! So, stay tuned if you dare....I might have something pithy to say once in a while!

Rescued from the Domain of Darkness

After a very encouraging and convicting sermon tonite, I thought that I would just take a minute to boast in the Lord. Do you ever stop to think about darkness? I do and I must admit, I am afraid of the dark. Did you know that the Bible says that before you are in Christ, you ARE darkness? Wow! That is a huge thought. Darkness is at enmity with light. They are polar opposites. There are so many things that can be said about a person who is without the saving knowledge of Christ, but to say that they are darkness is so "harsh".....however, that is what I was before I was transferred into the kingdom of His Beloved Son. Thank you, Jesus that you have made the way for me to be transformed from darkness into light. I am so thankful for so many things on a daily basis, but often times, I do not say thank you to The One who has made it possible for me to no longer be darkness, but to now be light. May my light shine to ever bring You honor and glory for You alone are worthy!!

ok, so a lot has happened!

I am making yet another attempt to blog. I have no idea where to begin, so I guess I will just start with this. The blog is under construction. I have forgotten all (the little ) that I knew about how to do this. So, for the one or two of you who might happen to look here....be patient, and Lord willing I will post again soon!!!

Small update

Well, after some prompting from a friend, I am updating my blog a little.....I do not get on here very often because my life has changed soooo much over the past 3 months! 3 months, oh my word.....it makes me sad to think that 3 months have already passed! My baby is getting so big! She is almost 18lbs and she is sitting up and has been sleeping through the night for sometime. She tends to be a homebody and likes things done her way! She is so funny!!! I love her more than I ever thought possible. God has been so good to us. Things for our family have changed, not unlike a lot of you I am sure. We are rejoicing as we see the hand of the Lord but I must confess that I am fearful often these days. We are feeling the effects of the economy as are many of our friends and family. Kevin is working sooo hard these days and I have picked up 2 houses to clean. I am able to bring Gracelyn with me and she is content to sit in her bouncy seat...thank you Lord, that she is so good.....I find myself in limbo some these days. If not for my family and my great friends, I would be crazier than I already am!!! I know that I need to update more pictures, I will do that soon. I have been reading some good books which have helped me keep my focus. Some days are better than others but for the most part, my worst day with Gracelyn is better than my best day without her!!!!