"Let there be light"... and it IS GOOD!!! Glory be to the Lord, we're home!
Thank you for your prayers!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A home to go home to...
Well, we're in the valley.
Our electric has been shut off for almost a week now. Though it has not been easy, we've been very blessed by being able to stay with family. Through times of trouble you really do find out who cares about you. There have been numerous offers of places to stay and dinner invites. My son has been thrilled to spend extra time with his "Dabaw and Papa", but even he has said that he can't wait to go to our home in the country. I share the feeling. Though we aren't there yet, I am thankful to have a home to go home to.
Don't forget to visit Heavenly Homemakers for more Gratituesday!
Our electric has been shut off for almost a week now. Though it has not been easy, we've been very blessed by being able to stay with family. Through times of trouble you really do find out who cares about you. There have been numerous offers of places to stay and dinner invites. My son has been thrilled to spend extra time with his "Dabaw and Papa", but even he has said that he can't wait to go to our home in the country. I share the feeling. Though we aren't there yet, I am thankful to have a home to go home to.
Don't forget to visit Heavenly Homemakers for more Gratituesday!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
You preach it, do you believe it ?
Faith. Do you have it? In what? In yourself? In God? In the idea that things will work themselves out?
Guess what, I'm not asking you, I'm asking me.
My last post was written about the daily provision God provides even in uncertain circumstances. Well, I spoke it, now it's being tried yet again only a little deeper this time.
I think it was my pastor who said, "Your faith is more important than your blessing." Translation: What you get out of the situation spiritually is more important than what you get out of it physically. That's why we go through trials, right? With that being understood, shouldn't it make facing the issues a little easier. Shouldn't we already know that God has our best interest at heart? Of course. Is it just that easy? Not always. We're human. I'm human.
If you want to call and talk more about it, just give me a call at....oh, wait a minute, you can't, our phones are disconnected. So maybe then you could stop by and visit. I live at.....oh, yeah, sorry, they're supposed to shut our electric off today. Now, what was I saying about faith?
Here's the deal. Situation-not good. God-always good.
We've honestly done all that we could to prevent shut offs. I have been praying that the Lord would simply provide. He always has and promised He always will. I have been through these kind of things enough to (Lord willing) stand on His promise. I've been scared, and He's comforted. I've been sick, and He's healed. I've seen no way out, He's carried me. I choose to trust Him NOW!
Guess what, I'm not asking you, I'm asking me.
My last post was written about the daily provision God provides even in uncertain circumstances. Well, I spoke it, now it's being tried yet again only a little deeper this time.
I think it was my pastor who said, "Your faith is more important than your blessing." Translation: What you get out of the situation spiritually is more important than what you get out of it physically. That's why we go through trials, right? With that being understood, shouldn't it make facing the issues a little easier. Shouldn't we already know that God has our best interest at heart? Of course. Is it just that easy? Not always. We're human. I'm human.
If you want to call and talk more about it, just give me a call at....oh, wait a minute, you can't, our phones are disconnected. So maybe then you could stop by and visit. I live at.....oh, yeah, sorry, they're supposed to shut our electric off today. Now, what was I saying about faith?
Here's the deal. Situation-not good. God-always good.
We've honestly done all that we could to prevent shut offs. I have been praying that the Lord would simply provide. He always has and promised He always will. I have been through these kind of things enough to (Lord willing) stand on His promise. I've been scared, and He's comforted. I've been sick, and He's healed. I've seen no way out, He's carried me. I choose to trust Him NOW!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Who says God won't just drop money out of the sky?
Listen, money's tight or at our house non-existent sometimes. I know my family's not the alone in that situation. Financial troubles are running rampid across the globe. It's hard no matter how much faith you have. I believe we can all learn life-changing lessons through all of this turmoil.
For me, here's what I'm trying to get a hold of----
Lesson #1- Trust God (so obvious yet not so easy for flesh)
Lesson #2- Stop worrying about tomorrow (it's to the point that I physically can't fathom what may or may not come next)
Lesson #3- Eat the manna God has provided today (with thanksgiving)
(do we see a theme?)
I have to talk myself through this to get my thick head wrapped around the fact that I AM NOT IN CONTROL nor have I ever been.
I can remember many times trying to encourage others facing the same problems we are right now. A particular person my husband has witnessed to often on the subject would many times reply with, "God's not just going to drop money out of the sky." Our response was simply, "Why not?" He's God. He can do whatever He wants. I have always believed that, but in the storm, we can easily forget. So, He reminds us.
To start the week, we have no paycheck. (Long story) Anyway, put food and gas aside, I was sick with worry over two small bills that HAD to be paid. I finally vented in frustration and hopelessness to my husband that all I need is a measly $100 to pay our bills and I can't even do that. We were broke. He didn't respond. He walked to the bedroom and came back with an envelope and handed it to me. I opened it up to find exactly $100 inside. Apparently, earlier that day a person he works with was praying and God told them to give it to us. They had no way of knowing our circumstances, but our Father knows right where we are. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. I am weak. Glory be to God!
For more reasons to rejoice visit Heavenly Homemakers for Gratituesday!
For me, here's what I'm trying to get a hold of----
Lesson #1- Trust God (so obvious yet not so easy for flesh)
Lesson #2- Stop worrying about tomorrow (it's to the point that I physically can't fathom what may or may not come next)
Lesson #3- Eat the manna God has provided today (with thanksgiving)
(do we see a theme?)
I have to talk myself through this to get my thick head wrapped around the fact that I AM NOT IN CONTROL nor have I ever been.
I can remember many times trying to encourage others facing the same problems we are right now. A particular person my husband has witnessed to often on the subject would many times reply with, "God's not just going to drop money out of the sky." Our response was simply, "Why not?" He's God. He can do whatever He wants. I have always believed that, but in the storm, we can easily forget. So, He reminds us.
To start the week, we have no paycheck. (Long story) Anyway, put food and gas aside, I was sick with worry over two small bills that HAD to be paid. I finally vented in frustration and hopelessness to my husband that all I need is a measly $100 to pay our bills and I can't even do that. We were broke. He didn't respond. He walked to the bedroom and came back with an envelope and handed it to me. I opened it up to find exactly $100 inside. Apparently, earlier that day a person he works with was praying and God told them to give it to us. They had no way of knowing our circumstances, but our Father knows right where we are. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. I am weak. Glory be to God!
For more reasons to rejoice visit Heavenly Homemakers for Gratituesday!
Monday, May 4, 2009
The little things...
There are so many issues going on in the news. You know, the words we hear daily. Recession!-- Gas prices!-- Swine flu!-- Oh My!
Yes, things look bleak. Yes, we need to be aware. Yes, God is still in control.
My family is struggling with financial difficulty which can affect every aspect of life, including spiritual life. Anxiety over what will happen tomorrow can be downright suffocating. I remember a plaque my mother had that said, "I may not know what tomorrow holds, but I know Who holds tomorrow." Sometimes I think we go through things to learn to appreciate the daily manna we are given. While I prepared a less than fancy dinner for my family, I did my best to make it special with pretty plates and such. I watched my little boy eat while giving me the "thumbs up" and he thanked me for making such good food. I am just thankful to have warm, filling food in our bellys and provision for today. God's promises are true. We must choose to put fear out of our minds even though we can't see where the next step will lead. Let's remember to praise Him for the little things.
Be sure to visit www.heavenlyhomemakers.com for more thankful tidbits.
Yes, things look bleak. Yes, we need to be aware. Yes, God is still in control.
My family is struggling with financial difficulty which can affect every aspect of life, including spiritual life. Anxiety over what will happen tomorrow can be downright suffocating. I remember a plaque my mother had that said, "I may not know what tomorrow holds, but I know Who holds tomorrow." Sometimes I think we go through things to learn to appreciate the daily manna we are given. While I prepared a less than fancy dinner for my family, I did my best to make it special with pretty plates and such. I watched my little boy eat while giving me the "thumbs up" and he thanked me for making such good food. I am just thankful to have warm, filling food in our bellys and provision for today. God's promises are true. We must choose to put fear out of our minds even though we can't see where the next step will lead. Let's remember to praise Him for the little things.
Be sure to visit www.heavenlyhomemakers.com for more thankful tidbits.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Internet invasion
There are so many wonderful advances we've made in technology. Sometimes, though, we can be too smart for our own good and the good of our families. The world of computers can be so helpful and yet there is always an underlying danger that lurks. There are many forms the "enemy" uses to distract and destroy all that is good. If you've ever typed in the wrong thing in a search box and ended up on a website that was smut, you know what I mean. One wrong move and POW! a fiery dart right in the kisser.
What's on my mind right now is the whole trend of let's just call them "personal profile" websites. You know, the ones that everyone goes to to post their lives and stay connected to each other. Sounds simple enough. Sounds innocent enough. For a lot of people, maybe it is. However, there are a lot a gray areas on the internet. There are no physical lines or boundaries and most of us sit in the privacy of our homes where there is no accountability of others "seeing" what we do. You can meet an old friend and chat about years gone by. You can connect people through this media of false truth of how great we all portray ourselves. You can easily be ensnared with too-good-to-be true emotions leading your heart astray. Before you know it, you've been trapped. Good intentions go wrong. Very wrong. Families, even the closest ones, can be destroyed. That is the objective of the enemy we fight. Fear not, God gives us armor for battle. We choose to resist temptation with the help of our mighty Leader. The enemy must flee, but be careful little fingers where you type, lest you enter his territory.
What's on my mind right now is the whole trend of let's just call them "personal profile" websites. You know, the ones that everyone goes to to post their lives and stay connected to each other. Sounds simple enough. Sounds innocent enough. For a lot of people, maybe it is. However, there are a lot a gray areas on the internet. There are no physical lines or boundaries and most of us sit in the privacy of our homes where there is no accountability of others "seeing" what we do. You can meet an old friend and chat about years gone by. You can connect people through this media of false truth of how great we all portray ourselves. You can easily be ensnared with too-good-to-be true emotions leading your heart astray. Before you know it, you've been trapped. Good intentions go wrong. Very wrong. Families, even the closest ones, can be destroyed. That is the objective of the enemy we fight. Fear not, God gives us armor for battle. We choose to resist temptation with the help of our mighty Leader. The enemy must flee, but be careful little fingers where you type, lest you enter his territory.
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