Last night I had to be brutally honest about something God laid on my heart. I to call out certain actions of another person, but not in a gossipy way, but in truth because God asked me to. I ignored His request for about two months, but realized last week He would hold me accountable if I didnt do what He ask me to do.
Well telling the truth AIN'T easy!!! I felt attacked for my honesty, even though I offered mercy and gave example how I had been on the other side before. I know first hand how important it is to be held accountable by other Christians, to repent and turn away in order to fully turn to Jesus. Their grace and forgiveness meant a lot to me! SO eventhough we sometimes have to speak up and speak truth, it doesnt have to be a "mean" thing...we should do so in love for the person or group and first for the Lord.
I knew I was going to feel attacked because the others have turned a blind eye for so long and dont feel comfortable speaking up especially in situations like this. I guess this is why God asked me to do it. He knows good and well I dont have problem speaking up LOL...I guess I should accept this as a gift from Him!
So though I did do what God asked me, it still hurt to feel condemned by the others for being honest even if what I said was Biblical. Then my dear sweet friend who didnt even know how I was feeling sent me a verse that stated EXACTLY how I felt!
Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? – Galatians 4:16
So all in all, I know I did what was right by God and Im ok with that. His Word clearly states we will be persecuted for doing right because He was persecuted as well. Just please pray for this situation! I know Im very vague on it, but I just have to be :)
LOVE the words to this song!! Everytime I hear it it reminds to do whatever I have to do to share God's love with others...and even if Im not perfect HE IS! I just have to stay faithful and love love LOVE!
It has been awhile! Our computer has broken so I have been a bad blog reader and writer the last month :)
Last year my mom lost her home in Hurricane Ike and has been living in a FEMA trailer since last November 11. She recently found out that if she didnt buy her trailer for $2400 she would lose it :( This would leave her homeless or having to moving a couple hours away from her hometown. I asked everyone I knew to please pray for her...well God heard those prayers and came through! My mom's pastor told her yesterday that a man came to him and said God woke him up and told him to pay for my mom's trailer and to have it put on stilts!!! How marvelous is that!?!?!!
She still needs prayer because she doesnt want to be stuck in a FEMA trailer forever! The government is still going through money from various sources to see who qualifies to have a home built... my mom meets all the requirements but that doesnt guaranty her anything...so please keep her in your prayers!
My life has been chaotic for awhile but I feel like I'm moving out of this valley, I pray that I am! It's hard being the youngest in my large dysfunctional family and having to be the one to help everyone else and not feel like I have anyone to turn to for comfort. I had called out to God about this one day, upset, and He asked me a very straightforward question:
AM I NOT ENOUGH FOR YOU??
This broke my heart because He is more than enough! We dont always get what we want and things my not be easy at times, but God is ALWAYS there! He loves us more than we know! So whether Im on the way out of my valley or not, God is with me and my hands shall stay lifted praising His name!
This summer has gone by FAST! Ive posted some of our favorite times from this summer. Below is a picture of me & my boys August 2008 & then August 2009. ALL of us have gotten bigger...unfortunately for me! BUT that is a changing! :)
They LOVED playing in their sprinkler! Many a morning the boys & I cuddled on the couch to watch Sid the Science Kid or Super Why Swimming @ my sister's in TX Rylan playing outside while I rock in my chair & drink coffee. The boys got their first dog...DAISY! Brady in VBS @ CBC & Chauffeuring Rylan in his jeep.
My best friend Ashley welcomed 2 more sons into her family this summer. They adopted Grisha from Ukraine & just last week she gave birth to Jacob!
Things are still busy around here but in a MIGHTY way! :) God has been working on me in certain areas where he'd like to use me and I am waiting and listening to do His work!
Brady started K4 & Rylan began MMO yesterday at our church. It'll be nice to have 2 days to really get some stuff done! Hopefully in September I'll be able to start some ministry work God has called me to, but first I have to get some things around my house done!
We've got to get our foundation FIXED, rooms painted, floor finished etc etc! I have done REALLY well at getting SOME things organized and keeping them that way! :) Now Brad just needs to hop on board! LoL!
I've been working out 3-4x a week and my eating habits have gotten better! Working on my goal to be in a single digit clothing size by my 30th bday in April! Wish me luck...forget luck...just pray! :)
I am also doing publicity for our church's MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group & I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I have a degree in PR but never used it because God called me to teach and then by His grace called me home to my boys! It's been so fun and a lot of HARD work putting together fliers, brochures, & newsletters. I feel the Holy Spirit is going to do some mighty things this year through this group! Please join me in praying for the women who will come. Also if you are a MOP :) try and come!
HALLELUJAH!!!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!!! To HIM be ALL the glory the honor & the praise!!!
Can ya tell Im happy??????
The last year has been a trying one for me...to say the least! I have been working on two major issues in my life...my weight (struggles with food) & my past. Well God in the last 24 hrs has spoken to me, giving me revelations & peace in some MAJOR areas!
Ive been doing a Bible Study the last month dealing with some of my issues from my past. This has been incredibly hard and I have hated going and doing the work...its hard to face and relive it and admit all the faults I have in it! So on my way last night I was talking to my dear friend and I told her that I know there is a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow...its just that this rainbow seems all black & white & gray & Im ready to see some colors!
Well God showed me many wonderful colors last night!
If youve read my blog or my facebook you know this summer has been one thing after another! From sick babies, to a sick momma who always seems to stress me out :), to my brother trying to get help for his addictions, my weight, my skintag procedure, Brady's tonsillectomy, ....on and on and on...when it rains it POURS!!!
I told my husband earlier this week that I have felt SOOOO overwhelmed & that I was barely keeping my head above water & I was so scared that any moment I might give up & drown. THEN God gave me this verse:
Do not be afraid for I've ransomed you I have called you by name;you are Mine! When you go through deep waters I'll be w/you. When you go through rivers of difficulty you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression you will... not be burned up the flames will not consume you! For I am the Lord your God the Holy One of Israel your Savior! Isaiah 43:1b-3a
Arent those just AMAZING words!??! God told me He wasnt going to let me drown! Immediately I began to cry & thank Him for being my LIFE SUPPORT! Then I could feel me losing some tension & grief & shame & other things I felt from my past be released! Oh wow isnt God so FAITHFUL!?!!!
THen today I weighed in at my First Place Bible study to find out that I have lost 8lbs!!! This month has been hectic and I was so scared to get on that scale because I just knew I had gained 5 more lbs in the last month but no I had lost 8!!! I feel so free & excited for what GOd is doing in me! His love NEVER fails! He is always good & He keeps His promises!
I still have a long journey to take, but man o man I cant wait to see what HE continues to reveal to me!
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper you & not harm you. Plans to give you HOPE & a future! Then you will call upon Me & come & pray to Me & I will listen to you. You will seek Me & find Me, when you seek Me w/ALL your heart!" Jeremiah 29:11-13
Rylan before his tubes in May Brady before his surgery to remove tonsils & adenoids in August My boys shopping in style @ Kroger in July Brotherly Love in May
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