Still Here

Well, still praying and trusting God to do His thing. The hubby and I are seeking the Lord and His will and right now we are resting in Him and His timing. In the meantime, God is continuing to provide and show His faithfulness. I love that about Him.

Learning alot about His character and His desires. Sundays sermon was great!! Everyone who calls themself a Christian should hear it.

Ever wonder?

Ever wonder why when things are going great and smooth in your life that usually the first thing to go is the really close relationship with God? I mean you may still spend time with Him, reading the Bible, praying, attending church, praising Him. But it seems to go from that desperate search for Him and all He has planned to more of a aquaintance type relationship. It must completely break His heart when that happens. Because as our Father he desires that we have what we need, are happy, fulfilled and healthy. But I am learning that what He desires more is that we are in His will and that He has the intimate relationship with us that He had in mind when He created man. So looking through that perspective its no wonder that when things seem to go sideways that we look to Him. But how sad that it takes things falling apart before we desire that close realtionship.

For it is only the Lord that will never dissapoint me. He loves me unconditionally. He has wonderful plans for me. He wants to give me a future and a hope.

Looking back over my life I can remember some pretty terrible times. But it was during those times that I was walking closest to the Lord. The sweetests times I have had with my Father, Lord and Savior was when my world was falling down around me. I wouldn't trade those times for anything. The lessons I learned, the revelations I received, and the intimacy I felt with the Father far outweigh the comforts of this world. I only wish that I could remember to not let life get in the way when this seem to turn around for my good. For who turned the tide? Not me.

Oh Lord, How I love you and wish to be used by you. Re-ignite the fire of passionate love for your fellowship, your Word, the Bible and service in your kingdom. Thank you for the many undeserved blessings in my life. As the song says....Draw me close to you. There are not words for the gratitude I feel for all that you have done for me. All I can give is my life. Please use it.

Some thoughts

James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers (sisters), whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith developes perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Romans 5:3-5
But we also rejoice in our suffereings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not dissapoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

I Peter 1:3-7
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade-kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. IN THIS YOU GREATLY REJOICE, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by the fire- may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Colossians 1:17
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

Romans 8:28
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.

I know that my Father God has a plan and a purpose. And I am so thankful that he loves me enough that he gave me His Holy Word to instrust me, and his Holy Spirit to guide me. I can think back over my life and see that he never has left me nor forsaken me. And I know that because he never changes, that he promises to be with me now and forever more. I love these verses and I needed to share them today and to remind myself what God says and what he has promised to all of us who receive him.

Needing some prayer

Ladies, we need some prayers.

Details later.

Thanks!!!

Achoo

Achoo, achoo!

Need I say more?

Love Bugs

I know that there is much debate on the origins of the love bug. However, I really don't care where they came from, I just want them to go away.

I realize that they are called "love bugs" for obvious reasons, but I have yet to meet a person that loves them at all. To me, they are a nuisance to contend with that eventually turn into a massacre on the front of cars. And the fact that they are almost impossible to clean off just increases the animosity. But I am an adult and I know from many years expereince that they won't hurt me and that after they finish procreating that they will either die or move on to harass someone else.

My children on the other hand are petrified of the flying vermin. My oldest had a fit last week that lasted a couple hours. He was convinced that one had gotten in his ear and wouldn't let me look at it or touch it for hours. And every time he sees one or has to go outside, he literally "freaks out". If it wasn't my kid I would probably laugh my backside off at his antics. And that brings me to my youngest....he is now also afraid of them thanks to his older brothers loud shanigans. He will holler, stomp his feet and point while yelling "bug-o".

The fact that our house is old and has poor seals around the doors has only added to the frustration because I can't seem to keep them out of the house.(the bugs, not the kids)

So, I have come up with a poem to express my feelings.

Love bugs, love bugs go away.
Don't ever come back or I'll make you pay.

I know, I know, its not original or even great but it was worth a try.

Well, gotta go....the scene is replaying itself as I type. Gotta go kill love bugs and restore order in my home.

Gas Attack

No, I don't mean flatulence. I mean the gas you put in your car. Well, I guess you would put it in your car if you could find some. I don't know if the panic is all that serious or not, but I do know that I have seen long, long lines at gas stations. And that almost all of the stations around here are COMPLETELY OUT of gas.

I guess I shouldn't complain. There are people without power, and homes and basic neccessites right now. Praying for all those affected by Ike.

My friends, my buddy

Alright, it is still not "official" but I am still feeling a little bummed about something. But before I tell you why, I need to give you some background info.

Hubby & I married over 8 years ago. And we met our first "couple" friends. No, this story is not about them. Anyway, my girlfriend introduced us to her brother, John. At the time he was single and working as an EMT. I must say he is a super guy. And I finally met someone that was as much of a nerd about board games as I was. Anyway, whenever we got together with our couple friends, John would come and we would all have a great time. Then one night he brought a lady-friend with him. I liked her immediately. She was witty, funny, sarcastic, and a blast be be around. They dated, got engaged and married all in about 9 months. We still saw them occassionally but not as often since the other couple had moved away.

Leigh and John had a baby and went on with their lives. After hubby & I had our first child, Leigh and I decided to get together with the boys. And that began the beginning of a wonderful friendship. We have gone through pregnangies, child rearing and other stuff (Leigh you know what I'm talking about) together. So, here I was rolling along and just assuming that not only would we be friends forever (BFF 4EVR)but that we would live near each other. But God had other ideas. After searching the Lord and seeking His will, they both knew that the Lord was calling them into full-time ministry. A big step of faith for them, I know. But they had the Lords peace and 2 years ago they moved about 70 miles away so John could pastor a church. While I have not seen them as often as I would like, the drive is still an easy one and we have tried to get together as often as is possible.

But over the past 6 months or so, John & Leigh have known that the Lord was calling them somewhere else. Somewhere that would take them farther away from family, friends and the familiar. And while I am so excited to know that God is doing something wonderful in them and through them I am still bummed that my friend is going to be so far away. My boys already miss her boys. And even though they haven't moved yet, I am already missing Leigh. I know that God is taking care of them and leading them and that they are being obedient but it still hurts.

So, here are just a few things I want everyone to know about my wonderful friend.

*she is compassionate & caring
*she is funny, witty & saracastic in a way that only she can be
*she is a terrific mother
*she is a great wife. John is blessed to have her
*she is sooo organized and a neat-freak (I was hoping that might rub off on me)
*she loves the Lord and wants to share Him with everyone she meets
*she is a trusted friend and confidant that has been there for me so many times when I just needed someone to talk to
*she is a prayer warrior.
*she is a true servant of the Lord.

Leigh, you know I love you girl. Fortunately with technology these days, we can still call, email and talk regularly. I am praying for you guys in the coming weeks. I am here if you need me.

Everyone else, please be in prayer for John & Leigh. This is a big step and they need prayer covering right now. Thanks.

So thankful to have such a terrific friend. Love ya!

Who wants to turn me in?

Okay, I have decided that I not only need but I deserve a total makeover. I need some new clothes, new haircut and would love to go spend $5,000 in New York City. So, anyone want to turn me in?

SOme more random stuff;

My oldest son has decided to use the two hours he should be napping every day to drive me crazy. He naps when his daddy is home but refuses every other day. What gives?

And I must tell him that he is driving me cray because this conversation happened the other day.

Son: Momma, stop doing that.
Me: Doing what?
Son: Stop using the mixer, its too loud.
Me: I need to mix up the brownies.
Son: Momma, stop, your making me crazy
Me: Honey, I need to mix up the brownies.
Son: Momma, your making me nervous.

Another converation later that day.

Me: Please stop doing that, son, your driving me crazy.
Son: I know you are.
Me: No, I'm not crazy, I said that you were making me crazy.
Son: Momma, I know you are.

I am not what you would call a political person, AT ALL. While I loved school I absolutley hated histroy, government, economics and anything else that had to do with politics. And unfortunately I haven't changed much over the past ???? years. So my perspective on the upcoming presidential election is not what you could call educated. I am trying to pick up some tidbits here and there. But its hard, I have figured out that Obama is NOT my favorite person. Actually, I find it hard to listen or even watch him at all. I do not agree with the fact that he spends more time tearing other people down instead of talking about what he would do IF he were elected. And while I do not agree with McCain in alot of areas I can at least respect the fact that he seems to love our great country. He knows what it means to serve in the armed forces, he knows what it feels like to have family overseas and he seems genuinely proud to be an American. And from what I saw of Palin, I like her. So I find myself wanting to know more about politics, no not politics, about convictions and plans of the candidates. And one thing I do know.....we all need to be praying for this upcoming election. There are some that would say that God will put the right person in office. But I do not agree. If God allowed the Israelites to crown Saul king when His perfect choice was David, don't you think that He would give America whomever they want, even if he is not Gods perfect will? So, now is the time to pray.

AAAHHHH! My son is up again. Who knew that there could be that many excuses to get up. Gotta pee, Gotta poop, need a drink, want to hold me, there was a noise, need covers, well, you get the point. I guess I need to go so he doesn't wake up his little brother and then really get in trouble.

Technology Shmology

Okay, apparently I have not been posting alot these days. My computer is desperately in need of a tune up or something. It is soooooooo slow and usually freezes up before I can actually get the internet pulled up. Yes, I realize that it is probably a virus. Yes, I have updated my virus protection. Yes, I have defragmented my computer. It is just tempermental and needs an overhaul.

So, with that said. I may be out of the blog loop for a while.

And I don't really have anything blog worthy anyway. At least not that I should put into print.

Feeling funky.