Laughter

Laughter truly is good medicine.  Had some sad news this week.  My heart is heavy for a friend's family that is grieving the loss of their mother. 

Pain and sorrow are meant to be a part of our lives.  There is truly no way to escape these actions.  But God in His infinite wisdom and love grants us joy and laughter.

But today, God shined down on my family in the form of laughter from the next generation. So blessed and honored to be able to have a group over where they can enjoy themselves and feel very comfortable in our home.

Giants

Giants.  A big word (pun intended) that can paralyze a person.  I have been sitting in place instead of gathering my rocks to defeat the giants that are present in my life.  God never said we would not face these giants.  He never said we would be promised a life that did not encounter a giant or many giants.  With that being said I have been hiding from my giants.  I need to take courage, be brave, and trust that the Lord has it all under His command and control.
So today, I will be picking up my rocks to throw at my giants knowing that God will never leave me or forsake me.  The battle belongs to the Lord, He is waging war.  I am just His willing warrior!
My challenge to you is go pick up your rocks.  Our heavenly Father has your back.

Walk out in Faith

So this past Saturday I had the honor and privilege to listen to a testimony from a Godly Woman.  She and her family are missionaries in Kenya.  (This is where me and my young ones went back in November).  In listening to her I was reminded to allow God to direct my paths.  This means to walk out in faith even if I don't know what the next step will be.  Let me just say, that is HARD.  I am such a person who plans and likes to have an idea of how things will go.  But God is reminding me that I am His, so He should do all the leading.
I am not too excited to be heading into this kind of season.  However, I do trust my God to push, pull, prod and carry me when and where needed.
Today I read Philippians 4 and was reminded about being anxious.  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Homeownership

Well there are some things that just have to get done even when we don't want to do them. And usually at a time when the sh@t has hit the fan.  (Literally). 

But through all this God is present and faithful. We are prepared for this (financially) due to making different decisions than originally thought months ago. So surprisingly my anxiety is not present.  

What is that taste...?

I tasted bitterness today.  It actually consumed my entire thoughts.  It went down to my very soul.  I didn't like it.  But thankfully the Lord allowed me to taste humble pie.  While also not my favorite, it was much better than the bitterness.

It all comes from applying my Abs to school.  My very character and parenting felt at question.  This annoyed me, angered me, and even had me questioning what God was doing.

But some time later.  After praying, after listening, and after calming down, I realized I had committed a grave sin.  I needed to seek forgiveness.  And I did just that.  Afterwards, I felt lighter, freer.

I still would love prayer for Abs and the future.  Don't know what is going to happen but know that she is His and He has her best interest at heart!!!