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.