Beth Moore

I am really getting hit hard with some of the truths about God in the bible study we started 2 weeks ago. Man, just to try and wrap my brain around a few of the things she points out is overwhelming. Sometimes when I don't think I can grasp what she is saying, the Lord turns on the lightbulb. What an AWESOME God we serve and have no clue in our little minds what he is truly capable of blessing us with if we just seek his face. If God couldn't do what he says he can where would that leave us?  

fasting is hard

This particular fast that we were called to this past 2 weeks have been hard for a number of reasons. My sweet tooth has been relentless, I've been sick, and so on. The first week or so I missed facebook but now, not so much. My boys have been doing awesome with fasting from their ds's, wii, and bow. They are quick to remind each other when one or the other slips up. (Oh the humor of children) At the office we have come to the conclusion that Satan is 'wreaking havoc' in our lives. Its amazing the good things though that come when we give up something in the name of Christ! I cant wait to see whats in store for Grace church in the next few months!!!

Sweetness

I love it when I know I'm where God wants me to be. Pure Sweetness. Nothing ends up being a battle or causing stress....

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.