Friday, November 12, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
A Healthy Heart
My mind is going cRaZy this morning! I went to bed making lists and woke up making lists. I have a grocery list, Christmas list, cleaning list and a "to do" list. Some, of which are on paper, while others are in my mind.
I woke up multi-tasking. I have a routine and pretty much stick to it. I take my cell phone to the livingroom and turn on the news while on my way to wake the kids. I then stop by and put clothes in the washer or dryer and put the oven on for breakfast. While the oven is heating, the clothes are drying, the kids are waking, the news is "informing", I slip into the shower. Ahhh.... the place where no one disturbs me. This is the place where I get alone, so to speak with my Father. The lights are dim (only a lamp), the water is warm and I can pour out my Praise on the One who loves me. Bliss.
This morning turned out to be a little different than others. As I was laying the phone down in the livingroom, it rang. My friend was on the line sobbing. She informed me that one of our teens from church was involved in a fatal car accident last night. The "fatality" was him. Immediately I became numb. My mind went straight to that sweet smile and an outrageous hat that sat atop his head.
............My morning became silent.
Nothing else mattered. All I could do was cry out to God on the behalf of his parents and brother.
This has put a lot of things/circumstances in perspective for me. My desire is to have a heart like our Lord has. One that forgives when it seems impossible, smiles through the pain and loves with everyting that is within Him.
1 John 4:19 (New International Version)
"We love because he first loved us."
I woke up multi-tasking. I have a routine and pretty much stick to it. I take my cell phone to the livingroom and turn on the news while on my way to wake the kids. I then stop by and put clothes in the washer or dryer and put the oven on for breakfast. While the oven is heating, the clothes are drying, the kids are waking, the news is "informing", I slip into the shower. Ahhh.... the place where no one disturbs me. This is the place where I get alone, so to speak with my Father. The lights are dim (only a lamp), the water is warm and I can pour out my Praise on the One who loves me. Bliss.
This morning turned out to be a little different than others. As I was laying the phone down in the livingroom, it rang. My friend was on the line sobbing. She informed me that one of our teens from church was involved in a fatal car accident last night. The "fatality" was him. Immediately I became numb. My mind went straight to that sweet smile and an outrageous hat that sat atop his head.
............My morning became silent.
Nothing else mattered. All I could do was cry out to God on the behalf of his parents and brother.
This has put a lot of things/circumstances in perspective for me. My desire is to have a heart like our Lord has. One that forgives when it seems impossible, smiles through the pain and loves with everyting that is within Him.
1 John 4:19 (New International Version)
"We love because he first loved us."
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Yikes!
……and we are back in full swing after a very blessed summer. I have to share what I learned from my Pastor this morning at church. Have you ever felt like you were living a life of harmony and ……BAM! Something hits you right in the face. It knocks you down, but not out?! You know, the feeling that you have the perfect job, a clean home, the best friend, the perfect marriage and then out of the blue something happens and you find yourself struggling in your job. You look forward to going home to a clean home to put your feet up only to find that your children have decided to create a Boardwalk 500 with their skate boards and roller skates on your freshly wax kitchen floor. You look in the mirror to see that you have had a piece of pepper stuck in your front tooth since lunch!
That is how I am feeling; in disarray, unorganized and disorderly! I have GOT TO GET A GRIP! I am at peace when I am somewhat organized.
Lord, PLEASE help me today. I want to bring a sacrifice of Praise to lay at your feet, but right now all I have is dirty dishes!
That is how I am feeling; in disarray, unorganized and disorderly! I have GOT TO GET A GRIP! I am at peace when I am somewhat organized.
Lord, PLEASE help me today. I want to bring a sacrifice of Praise to lay at your feet, but right now all I have is dirty dishes!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
....It could be your last.
Ahhhh.....Don't you just LOVE summertime?! I have had a very blessed summer full of giggles, watermelon, lemonade, homemade ice cream, swimming, boating, camps, and movies. We try to cram as much into our days "out of school" as we can.
This summer has particularly been very refreshing for me. I have hibernated, in a strange sense of the term. I surrounded myself with friends and family that I hold dear. I am learning to love on a WHOLE different level. I treasure every minute spent with those that I deem close. I have closed my mind, spirit and soul off to anything that does not bring God glory or me contentment. I have learned that it is okay to surround myself and family with love that comes from God.
We have, on several occasions, turned the television off and turned on Praise & Worship music. We now read the Bible as a family before going to bed....and we do this on a regular basis. My children have "chores" that they are responsible for and they do them with much less discord. When we maneuver throughout our day united as a family, goals get met, organization is accomplished and the only thing that I find lingering is peace of mind.
So...today I encourage you to pick up that book, giggle, sit on the front porch with a glass of cold lemonade or sweet tea, play with your kids in the sprinkler....enjoy this time with your most precious friends and family. It could be your last.
Ephesians 5:15-20 (New International Version)
(15) Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,(16)making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. (17) Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. (18) Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. (19)Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, (20)always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This summer has particularly been very refreshing for me. I have hibernated, in a strange sense of the term. I surrounded myself with friends and family that I hold dear. I am learning to love on a WHOLE different level. I treasure every minute spent with those that I deem close. I have closed my mind, spirit and soul off to anything that does not bring God glory or me contentment. I have learned that it is okay to surround myself and family with love that comes from God.
We have, on several occasions, turned the television off and turned on Praise & Worship music. We now read the Bible as a family before going to bed....and we do this on a regular basis. My children have "chores" that they are responsible for and they do them with much less discord. When we maneuver throughout our day united as a family, goals get met, organization is accomplished and the only thing that I find lingering is peace of mind.
So...today I encourage you to pick up that book, giggle, sit on the front porch with a glass of cold lemonade or sweet tea, play with your kids in the sprinkler....enjoy this time with your most precious friends and family. It could be your last.
Ephesians 5:15-20 (New International Version)
(15) Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,(16)making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. (17) Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. (18) Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. (19)Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, (20)always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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