Compassion

Yesterday morning during my quiet time, I had prayed for an ounce or two of  compassion.  For others, my family, strangers I meet. (trying to work on my weaknesses)  Let me tell you, it didn't take the Lord long to answer my prayer. I came home to messy house, a grumpy hubby and early this morning to a sick little boy. Triple whammy. I sucked it up, breathed another prayer and dove in head first.

Prayer

I recently came across a few words about prayer. In a nut shell it went something like this...If we dont pray about our finances, job, children, marriages, relationships, church, leaders, and so on, how does God know that we even care or desire what he has for us. He's just waiting to shower us with blessings and yet we scramble through our day and forget or neglect to Thank Him for allowing us another day to live and breathe. I'm doing much better at this but I also know I can step it up!

Gifts

I recently asked a 5 year old little girl what she wanted for Christmas. She looked at me funny for about 10 seconds and replied very giggly "Whatever I get". That just blessed my heart! My boys when asked, will tell you exactly what they want. But it challenged me in my own life. I always am thinking I know what I need and when I need it and am always surprised how God responds. I now tell God 'whatever I get' will be sufficient enough for me.

Another Year

As this year winds down to a close, I am reminded of the resolutions I made back in January. I don't like to refer to them as resolutions, they are more like goals to me. Goals are a personal measuring stick that I write in my journal and look back on every so often. I wish I could say that I've exceeded on every one but that's not the case. We have no clue what the next hour holds let alone the next year. So much changes, yet there is One who never changes and is all knowing. He's the one I'm taking by the arm and plunging into 2011. My prayer is that Jesus lives in your heart and you can dive into next year with him.

Happy Times

I love this time of year!!!! Thanksgiving and Christmas, for the most part, brings out the best in people. I love giving gifts and making delicious edibles doused in chocolate, cream cheese and frosting! This year though we will be going through the holidays minus a family member. My Grandpa went to be with the Lord  in July. He was a quiet man with few words but when he spoke it was either something profound or funny. I have wonderful memories of him and I have tucked those in my heart. For those of you who have lost loved ones this year, my heart goes out to you, but one day soon we will see them again! Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!

Missions trip

How many of you have been out of the country for a missions trip to a third world country? I've been to Costa Rica twice. The first time I went I thought I'm going to help and serve these people with my gifts and talents and be a blessing to them. Truth is, I was more blessed by them and came home with a new perspective on life and what really matters. (Love how God knows what we need in each season of life) So what if I have to drive my dad's humongus F-250 truck and all my friends have decent cars to drive. Who cares if don't have the latest fashions on my back. I have clothes to wear, food on the table and a roof over my head. They struggle to have just those 3 basics available. Theres something about getting out of your comfort zone and exposing yourself, then letting God truly work in your life.

kids

Whenever I ask the boys how school was or what they learned at Kid stuf or Flightzone, I always get the same answer, 'I don't know'. I think to myself nothing is sinking in their heads. But then comes the day a few weeks later the boys are wrestling in the living room and Tate says 'Kendall your not showing me any respect' and Kendall replies 'your not repecting me either'. Well they kind of get it. Coleson wanted to stay home with me the other night. I was working in the office and he comes in and says 'mommie I think I took Initiative'. I asked him why he thinks so. He tells me that he fixed their beds and picked up all the toys. I told him I was so proud of him and I thanked the Lord that some things do sink in.