It only takes a whisper

Say it with me...

Man has this been difficult for me to do lately. I personally have so much going on in my head at the moment- in my life. They are simply things that I cannot control myself and boy can I say how hard it is to give up total control?!! I need to remember to give my worries to God because that's His job to take care of them- & not my job. 

I'm really not going to go into detail this time- but we will just call the problems "life challenges"- you all know them-- money, family, marriage, car, job, health... etc. 

I have actually had two different friends tell me to take a deep breath over the past few weeks-- what can I say... it's been a difficult few weeks, and my stress level is rising. 

I have to remember that God is on my side and that He is carrying me through this nasty mess- He's restoring me- He's giving me His strength!!  

Have ya'll ever heard of the Serenity prayer? It's one of my favorite prayers actually. It goes like this...

God, 

Grant me the serenity 

to accept the things I cannot change,

the courage to change the things I can,

the wisdom to know the difference.

Oh, so true!! Why is it so hard to meditate on good & positive things- why do we always seem to go for the negative approach first? 

1 Peter 5:8 says::Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

So, see- we have to be on alert! We have to be in the right frame of mind- being positive- that stupid devil is just waiting for us to have our negative hat on so that he can slither in...Noooo!!! Just whisper His name JESUS!!!! & He will run to you and rescue you.

You are all I need Jesus- thank You for running to me!!!

Remember to take deep breaths, BREATHE, & whisper His Name...

Take care of you :)

The F Word...

The ultimate statement... "It's not fair"-- the F word is not what you were thinking is it? What kind of mind do ya'll have?!!! lol

I KNOW you've said this statement before-- I know I have... & recently too... oops.

It's like... grrrrr--- when does it EVER end?!!! IT'S NOT FAIR!!! Everything down to money, job, life at home, gas prices... etc etc etc!!!

Is it too hard to trust that everything will be okay? Is it too hard to roll through the punches? Is it too hard to walk through the valley? These things can be hard-- getting "beat up" by the waves. However, these things are a tiny bit easier when we are doing these things with God. You see, these hard, "not Fair" times will come and they will go, but one thing last forever-- that's God. 

There is a poem called Footprints-- this poem has helped me SOOOO much throughout the years and I want to share it with ya'll.

I just love reading this... whenever I'm going through a hard time-- it comforts me to know God has me-- no matter how small the situation or how big it is. Whenever I feel "it's not fair" or "it's too hard" I know that He gives me His special supernatural strength!!!

Remember that God doesn't always give us what WE think WE need-- He gives us what HE KNOWS WE NEED exactly when we need it. So do not be discouraged-- He's carrying you- 

Take care of you :)

**so sorry about not posting for a few days!! Our internet can be so stinky sometimes- on top of me not feeling good-- not a good mixture!! SORRY!!!! :( ** 

Hold on...

How incredible is this statement... if not for you, for me.

I don't know about you, but I so need to hear this.

Lately, life has been exceptionally more harder than normal for us-- health, money, time apart, family life... we know that God is our Jehovah Jireh- Our Provider--- We have been living through the past few months relying on God and His holiness-- it's so hard to be living the way we are--- okay-- not only is it paying the regular monthly bills, but medical ones too and having to pay those pesky "hidden debts" we ignored all those years too. Also, as if the money situation isn't enough of an issue-- Andy's job requires him to be gone quite often. It's such a difficult thing being SO close to him and having to live apart so much right now. We SAVOR the little time we have together, and LOVE when he gets to leave later than normal on a Sunday (like today) :)

So... what a HUGE deal it is to know that God knows EXACTLY what He is doing?! Can it be hard to walk through the valley? Is it bumpy, full of sharp gravel that pierces our feet? ABSOLUTELY-- & may I say OUCH...

One of my favorite songs that has really uplifted me is "Hold On" by: Toby Mac I really enjoy listening to it anytime-- but it always seems to spring forth when I'm struggling.

Here's the YouTube link::

http://youtu.be/yofE9mWrVcc

Here's the lyrics:: 

Wake up to the morning light
wipe away the lonely nights
let a brand new day wash over you,
Wanna see you smile again
show some love to your crazy friends
wipe your tears away
those days are through

If you move just a little bit closer,

 you can put your head on my shoulder

Chorus: 

So baby hold on
just another day or two
I can see the clouds are
moving faster now
and the sun is breaking through
If you can hold on, to the one that's holding you
there is nothing that can
stop this crazy love
from breaking through

We're breaking through
We're breaking through

Wake up to the morning sun
thank the Lord for the
things He's done
lift your eyes up to the
hope that's ever true
Wanna see you smiling girl
you're a light in this jaded world
wipe away those tears
this one's for you

Come on, move a little bit closer, 

you can put your head on my shoulder

Chorus:
And the stars are up there
shining for you
Oh, the Father does adore you
His love will never change
And you and I 
we were born to follow
the hope that will lead us to tomorrow 
and no one can take it away

Really pay attention to the lyrics of this song!! The Father adores us!! He loves us!!! His love never changes!! There is NOTHING that can separate us from the love of God!!! 

Romans 8: 38-39 NCV says  "Yes, I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor ruling spirits, nothing now, nothing in the future, no powers, nothing above us, nothing below us, nor anything else in the whole world will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." How amazing is that?!!! NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING can separate us!!! 

It's Choice Time...

Choice #1: Get stressed out, upset, depressed that things aren't going as smoothly as we hoped/ & would like-- 

Choice #2: Stay close to God and ask, seek and pray for daily encouragement- I can ask Him to bless our house, health, finances, and TRUST that HE WILL come through for us... for YOU too! I can do things that promote positive situations- I can remind myself that there is only SO MUCH I CAN DO-- If I try to do it all myself-- ummmm I am taking over God's job!! He is our provider, our victory, our healer... 

I'm gonna choose.... #2

Here's something I found & I thought it was so cool!! These are some of the Names of God- that I was talking about above-- 

• JEHOVAH-JIREH:: "The Lord our provider"
• JEHOVAH-NISSI:: "Our banner, a banner of love and protection" 
• JEHOVAH-SHALOM:: "Our perfect peace" 
• JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH:: "The One Who is with us everywhere for He is Omnipresent"
• JEHOVAH RAPHA:: "I am the Lord Your Physician or I am the Lord Your Healer" 

I hope this blog helped you tonight-- because it really helped me to write it all out!!! God is good and He will come through NO MATTER what situation you're in-- good or bad... His glory shines!!! 

So, HOLD ON... God has got you and He's not letting you go!! 

Take care of you :)