So what you think about that?

It has been a long time since I have blogged. Life seems to roll on by.
Tonight I was talking with a friend and I was listening as she shared her hurt and I being the "fixer" I am was processing. I began to pray Lord don't let me rattle.... Give me words to speak.... Go figure He did just that. Here was what I said.....
"Turn your hurt into determination"----"Hurt does nothing for you but hurt you.. Determination will be the driving force for you to accomplish what HE has set out for you to do".....

That is good stuff.... It is when we turn to God and listen to what He has to say when we get true healing. When we forgive others for hurting us, it isn't for them... IT is for US... When we forgive, healing takes place, hurts disappear and we move on with what God has for us....

Just a thought....... Enjoy!!!!!

He is my shepard I shal not want!

VERSE:
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
-- Psalm 23:1

THOUGHT:
A sheep is only as good as its shepherd. We are incredibly
blessed!

PRAYER:
O Great Shepherd, carry me like a lamb, tenderly in your arms
and close to your heart. My life, my future, and my strength depend
upon you. Please help me hear your voice above the confusing
distractions around me. Under your care I have no fears. Thank you
for being my Shepherd. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

My mommy moment!

Today there is so much to be done and so little time. You se eI am giving a party for my oldest tomorrow night.
Here it is 11:40, and I haven't left yet!!! Well, I have had a morning already and about to head out and run some errands. I had to say a few things.
I am so proud to be called "MOM"! God has blessed me with some of the sweetest little girls. Maddison, Hannah Jane, and Mikel Ann are the most important people in my life. I stop to think of how much I love them. How I would lay down my very life for each of them. Remember what your father did for you?
Today I am blessed by each of them. I choose at this moment to continue living as if today were the last. Making memories and spending time with them.

**So today- Go out, Make the memories- Love the ones you got and hold on to life with all you have!!**

Our Promise!!!

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
-- Romans 8:28

Bad stuff happens in life. Satan has a part to play in the bad
stuff. Our own sins and their consequences also play a part. The
rebellion against God and the spiritual weakness in those we love
bring hurtful things into our life. Sometimes, God even disciplines
us to awaken us out of lethargy or to correct some sinful problem
in our lives. Yet in all these things, we have an incredible
promise: If we love God and are seeking to honor his call in our
lives, our Father in heaven will work out all of the things going
on in our life for our good.

Isn't it awesome to know that God is still in control in this very out of control world. I sit here in awe just thinking of my very own situations. And even then HE has it all under control. WOW! I see no control in all of the chaos spinning in my head but I have to remember if I love HIM, HE will keep it all together. He said that He would work ALL things out, GOOD & BAD to the good for those who love HIM.
**Lord teach me to stay focused on the prize- of one day seeing you face to face. **

I will Rise

I came across a song that really has spoken to my heart. I have heard it a million times but today it just means a little more than the last time I heard it!

Verse 1:
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say, It is well

Pre-Chorus:
Jesus has overcome
and the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

Chorus:
And I will rise
When He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise, on eagle's wings
Before my God
fall on my knees,
and rise...
I will rise

Verse 2:
There's a day that's drawing near
when this darkness breaks to light
and the shadows disappear
and my faith shall be my eyes

Pre-Chorus:
Jesus has overcome
and the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

Chorus 2X:
And I will rise
when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise, on eagle's wings
Before my God
fall on my knees,
and rise...
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing
Worthy is the Lamb!
And I hear the cry of every longing heart
Worthy is the Lamb!

And I hear the voice of many angels sing
Worthy is the Lamb!
And I hear the cry of every longing heart
(background: “Worthy is the Lamb!
You are worthy! You are worthy!
Worthy is the Lamb!

[Brief instrumental interlude]

Final Chorus:
I will rise
when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise, on eagle's wings
Before my God
fall on my knees,
and rise...
I will rise....

His Spirit

This morning as I sat in my quiet place I needed to know God was listening. Have you ever reached a point in your life where you really wondered if God was on vacation. Well REALLY- I am there. I have to wonder if anyone else ever feels like this.
So before it was time to wake the girls up I said God Please show me you are there. It is amazing that in our weakest moments HE IS THERE. And He wants to show us. I find comfort in my Heavenly Father.....
I opened my bible to Romans & here was the scripture I read.

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not
know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes
for us with groans that words cannot express.
-- Romans 8:26


Isn't it amazing that even when I can't find words or maybe my heart is so heavy from life's daily issues and I cant pray or don't have the "right" words to pray God still hears my heart. Not because I am so great, because I am nothing! But because when I was created God knew I needed His Spirit. There are those time when I cannot see and I cannot capture my feelings or verbalize what I want to say. God sees my heart, He knows each time it breaks, and HE hears every cry. His holy Spirit in me allows His Grace and Power to work through me! AWESOME HUH!

So today I think I would encourage you to believe and go with the fact HE HEARS YOU EVEN when you can't speak. His Holy Spirit is so AWESOME! If you are going through a tough time, Allow His Holy Spirit to reach in and give youa boost today. It is well worth it and you wont be sorry.

Be Blessed~~

VERSE:
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to
fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry,
"Abba, Father." The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that
we are God's children.
-- Romans 8:15-16



THOUGHT:
Ab-ba. Listen to a baby and you will hear these basic early
sounds. Incredibly, Jesus showed us, and the Spirit enables us, to
speak to God with these syllables of familiarity, trust,
vulnerability, dependency, and intimacy. The Spirit is our
guarantee that we don't have to be afraid of God, but that we can
approach him as our loving and tender Father who always listens to
our hearts and seeks to bless our lives.



PRAYER:
Abba Father, you are glorious and majestic. Your deeds are
awesome. Your power, O LORD, is unfathomable. Your grace, Almighty
God, is wonderful. Thank you, Holy and Righteous Father, for
allowing me to approach you as my always near and ever present
Abba. Please make your nearness clear in my life today, and every
day that follows. In Jesus' name. Amen.