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Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wait
A friend of ours wrote this song. It has really been encouraging to me. It is where I am at right now. Hopefully it will encourage you if you are going through a rough time.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Lessons Learned
Well, today I was reminded of two things.
1 - God blesses people and it is humbling and awesome at the same time. Something happened today that reminded me that God does care and is taking care of us. It brought tears to my eyes.
2 - When we pray and ask God to help us, He hears. He answered my prayer today that something I had to do would go smoothly and without hassle. Even though I was nervous He gave me strength and I didn't need to fear because it ended up not being a problem. He went before me and made the way straight.
I was reading a prayer letter today and she talked about having to learn to be "tougher". She has learned to stand up for herself living in another country. But then she said "But I have found these strengths to also be a weakness as God has reminded me recently that in standing up for oneself, we must not forget to show His love and grace." That struck me. How often do I go off, maybe not at the person themselves. That feeds into my heart and that is not good because that will come out sometime. Or I may get frustrated at that person on the other end of the phone who has messed up the appointment or whatever. My tone says a lot to that person. And that tone doesn't speak Jesus to them. And mostly where I am convicted is how I talk to my husband and son. Most times I don't hear what my tone really sounds like. So I am asking God to show me, before I speak so that my tone speaks Jesus loves you and I love you.
Journeying together,
1 - God blesses people and it is humbling and awesome at the same time. Something happened today that reminded me that God does care and is taking care of us. It brought tears to my eyes.
2 - When we pray and ask God to help us, He hears. He answered my prayer today that something I had to do would go smoothly and without hassle. Even though I was nervous He gave me strength and I didn't need to fear because it ended up not being a problem. He went before me and made the way straight.
I was reading a prayer letter today and she talked about having to learn to be "tougher". She has learned to stand up for herself living in another country. But then she said "But I have found these strengths to also be a weakness as God has reminded me recently that in standing up for oneself, we must not forget to show His love and grace." That struck me. How often do I go off, maybe not at the person themselves. That feeds into my heart and that is not good because that will come out sometime. Or I may get frustrated at that person on the other end of the phone who has messed up the appointment or whatever. My tone says a lot to that person. And that tone doesn't speak Jesus to them. And mostly where I am convicted is how I talk to my husband and son. Most times I don't hear what my tone really sounds like. So I am asking God to show me, before I speak so that my tone speaks Jesus loves you and I love you.
Journeying together,
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Baby
It's hard to believe that 16 years ago today I was holding a baby. Now he is a 16 year old, learning to drive and enjoying life.
He had fun today playing football outside and on video with some of the guys from church and the neighborhood.
Yes, his favorite team is the Patriots and he is excited that they get to play tomorrow in the Super Bowl.
A friend of ours made this awesome cake to help celebrate his special day.
We thank God for Taylor and are excited to see what He has in store for him in the coming years.
Journeying together
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Only God
I feel like Jehoshaphat. He and the Israelites had three enemy armies coming at them. "...O our God, won't you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help."
Right now there are so many things regarding our cafe coming to a head. We are feeling overwhelmed. We don't know what to do in this impossible situation - there is nothing we can do but wait and pray.
Jahaziel - He reminds the Israelites "This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don't be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God's. ... Take your positions then stand still and watch the Lord's victory. He is with you."
It is a very scary place to be. There is nothing to do but totally rely on God and place yourself in His hands for the outcome. It is hard to sit back and wait to see how and what God will do. You feel like you need to be doing something.
I can only pray that I can come through it shining for Jesus. That the devil will not get a foothold in our lives and God will protect us and be glorified.
I know He is with me and will go with me through whatever comes but the unknown outcome sometimes scares me to death.
Journeying together,
Right now there are so many things regarding our cafe coming to a head. We are feeling overwhelmed. We don't know what to do in this impossible situation - there is nothing we can do but wait and pray.
Jahaziel - He reminds the Israelites "This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don't be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God's. ... Take your positions then stand still and watch the Lord's victory. He is with you."
It is a very scary place to be. There is nothing to do but totally rely on God and place yourself in His hands for the outcome. It is hard to sit back and wait to see how and what God will do. You feel like you need to be doing something.
I can only pray that I can come through it shining for Jesus. That the devil will not get a foothold in our lives and God will protect us and be glorified.
I know He is with me and will go with me through whatever comes but the unknown outcome sometimes scares me to death.
Journeying together,
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Andrea
This one is for you Andrea. I am not sure what to say.
Actually today was pretty good. My neighbor and her girls came to church. They haven't been yet since we have been at the theaters. You can pray for them. Diane and I prayed with her and she sat with me in church. I pray God is drawing her and her husband to himself. C3 can have a big part in that. They are hurting right now.
It's hard when you don't know what to say. But maybe that is good. Listening might be the better thing. And praying.
I talked with my family on the phone, did some e-mail, rested, worked on a present for my niece.
Who knows what this week has in store. I just ask God that He helps me through each day with His grace and that my responses would be pleasing to Him.
Actually today was pretty good. My neighbor and her girls came to church. They haven't been yet since we have been at the theaters. You can pray for them. Diane and I prayed with her and she sat with me in church. I pray God is drawing her and her husband to himself. C3 can have a big part in that. They are hurting right now.
It's hard when you don't know what to say. But maybe that is good. Listening might be the better thing. And praying.
I talked with my family on the phone, did some e-mail, rested, worked on a present for my niece.
Who knows what this week has in store. I just ask God that He helps me through each day with His grace and that my responses would be pleasing to Him.
Journeying together,
Patti
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