April was tough!

Those words are the understatement of the century! God keeps showing me and reminding me of how selfish I am! I only human and don't like to be reminded of my faults. (so change them already, right!!!) As many of you know, I wrote out each month and things I was fasting from. April was no buying anything for myself. Not even the simplest hair pin or pair of underwear! :) (Ok, I don't wear hair pins.)  It was brutal!! There were jewelry sales going on on Facebook, the juiciest coupons were being sent to me via email, a new store opened up locally, I am out of everything of Mary Kay and not to mention, I was having major Target withdrawl!!! However, everytime I had an urge to make a purchase, I would pray for whatever or whomever the Lord lay on my heart at the time. It was truly amazing who the Lord had laid on my heart and mind! There were times where I would get a text from someone who needed prayer. Along with the whole 'no shopping' fast, we have this series going on at Grace right now and Sunday's sermon title was 'Giving Generously'.

                 Pastor Larry had three bullet points:
                    1. I will appreciate what I have...
                    2. I will accept where I am...
                    3. I will achieve contentment with Christ's help...

I am taking a few steps to change this 'selfishness'. I am making a conscious effort to see divine appointments to help someone who needs what I have. I pray that my eyes be clearer now than they have ever been. Won't you pray with me as well?

Amy