God's power is amazing!!!

It has been an overwhelming week in many ways, but God's power is amazing. My husband and I are involved in a wonderful church, and we finally feel settled. We were involved in a life or death drama Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and then again on Sunday night called "Choices". We had a packed house everynight, and had a total of 114 people come to know the Lord. It is such an overwhelming feeling to think we had a hand in such an awesome evangelistic movement.
I have learned from the Lord to take seasons as they come, and enjoy every moment. In the middle of us doing the drama, our son had to be on the ballfield. I also learned to let go of some control, and allow someone else to take him to the games (this was a challenge for me). I was pleasantly surprised, we all survived, and I am still considered a good mom to my son..lol. I have got to learn that things are going to happen, and I cannot do it all...and be all to everyone. I am so proud of my kids. They were put to bed late every night last week, and still managed to make great grades. This time of year always presents challenges for ones who like routine. The laundry is overflowing, and even if it is clean, everyone picks their clothes out for the next day out of a basket.
I struggle with such simple things, but next to eternity they are nothing. Nothing compares to 114 souls being led to the Lord. I am learning to take everything in stride, and the path we think is going one way to us, is a total different direction to the Lord. I am learning, slowly, but surely, I am learning. Thanking God for his amazing grace!!!

A Simple Reminder...

Why is it so hard to hold onto God's promises. I mean he speaks them, right? When he speaks them he means them. We must remind ourself that our Father in Heaven is not a liar that when he speaks, he speaks with all certainity. I am writing this as a reminder to MYSELF. The Lord has dropped several promises into my heart this week, and I have got to quit analyzing everything, and just accept it!!! So there, I am accepting it. I often times have to pray to the Lord, and ask him to help my unbelief. I believe for things for everyone else, but when it comes to me...I struggle. I am like, who me?? He is trying to teach me to walk in his favor and accept what he has for us....SO I am going to do just that.

Faith to move Mountains

Just because we have accepted Christ doesn't mean we have it in the bag. So many times I think we forget who we really are, and who's we are. I have to admit I struggle with things. I have to really seek the Lord because I like to know answers immediately. I am so guilty of trying to work things out on my own. I have a greater struggle now because the enemy would want nothing more than to destroy me in my mind. The season we have been through has been a tough one. It has come to a point at times, I think if I hope for anything it won't happen because I have been abandoned.
I have to rebuke that because the word says He will never leave me or forsake me. I know he won't, but why do we doubt it. Lloyd and I have many decisions to make over the next year concerning our children, ministry, etc. I have to admit I have let things consume me, and that is exactly what the enemy would want me to do. He wants me to be consumed with things that are beyond my control, so that I will be distracted from the Lord's work. Step one is to recognize this...and I have. My next step is repentance...I am not pleasing the Lord by doubting that the creator of all things will take care of it all. I have to literally in the Spirit crawl on my hands and knees and lay at the altar before him and repent due to my unbelief. Whew I am so humbled at that point. Why do I ever doubt him? I have to take him at his word, and if he has dropped promises in my heart then he will fulfill them. So at this Point, I am at, yet again, another Surrendering point. I told you it is a journey, a road, to surrender. So rewarding, So awesome, if we let him do all of the technical stuff...and we do his "stuff", we preach the gospel, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and seek him above all else. He will add to us, when we are Sold out to him. We can take him at his word...He is not one that will lie. He is our one true advocate!! He is our Best Friend, and I know at times he becomes disappointed with us because we turn and look to other sources for our miracles and answers. It isn't too late to surrender it all. I get so tired of carrying the load, but it is so awesome because he walks up beside me and asks me to give it to him. Thank him for his marvelous muscles...What a wonderful Savior he is to carry my junk.

Morning for my Mourning

Whew has it been a season!! This week has started off pretty sad. Lloyd and I had to take our precious little dog this morning to have her put to sleep. She became violently ill on Friday night, and was unable to recover. Good grief, it is one of the hardest things I have had to do. I have said that a lot over the last year, haven't I? You know life is so full of seasons, and I am so ready for Mourning to be over.
I know My Redeemer lives, and he is concerned with every little aspect of my life.
I know we have to walk through things, but it seems as though I am reaching in the darkness, at times. I know God is right by my side, and loves and upholds me. I will not be shaken, by the tragedy of loss. I will lift up my eyes to the hills, for my help comes from the LORD. He is my provider, healer, my sword, my shield, my rock, and my fortress. I will not turn away from him, the winds may blow and the sea waves rise, but he is still my GOD!!! I know I who I am in him, and I will continue to walk in the abundance of his favor, regardless of my circumstances. I have to keep myself in that place or the enemy will try to destroy me. When I say destroy, I mean keep me in constant turmoil of doubt and brokeness. This is not directly related to losing our dog. It is the brokeness of this year, Of the "losses" we have had. I am learning a lot about myself through all of this. Some of it I like, some of it, I need to improve. God is everlasting and faithful!!! He never changes!!! He is the constant in my whirlwind, I must remain steadfast in him.
I am so ready to put off my mourning clothes, and put on my dancing clothes. I am ready to be free from sadness, and I am free. I know morning is coming, and I am getting dressed for it. I am changing clothes and stepping into new Promise. I will accept no less than God's complete best for my life. I am tired of the thief, the stealer of my joy. I am walking in new light in the name of Jesus. He is my all in all.