Thankful Thursday!

Short and sweet this week. I am thankful for God's word and his timing! This morning has not been a good morning for several reasons! I just had a very hard conversation with a couple of people, and have to admit my anger was showing in a most unattractive way! The conversation ended, I turned to my computer and this was the verse that was staring me in the face:

Philippians 1:27
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worth of the gospel of Christ.

I was just disciplined by my Father, and need to say how thankful I am that he love's me enough!

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It might be Hope! (edited)

I love Sarah Groves, so I just thought I would post a song that spoke to me today!

8 in 2008 update!!!

Well last month I totally missed my updates! I have to admit I've been lax in my dedication these months. Oh how things wane when one is incredibly busy!!!!

My 8 in 2008!

1. To learn to wait on God

God is teaching me many things in this area. I am learning to wait and listen! I have so many wonderful women (including some of you) who are so encouraging to me in this spiritual practice. So many times lately I have heard over and over again to "Be Still". I'm learning Lord, please continue to show me!!!!

2. To practice better hospitality

Still a hard, very hard process! I have so many ideas for this fall for Bekah and I to do! I just hope I follow through!

3. To speak truth in love and to stop gossip before it begins

I think I have been speaking truth lately, sometimes not with a very loving attitude though! I've needed an attitude adjustment lately.

4. To pray for others more. To pray for the salvation of my family (extended)

Not doing very good here!

5. To take better care of God's temple

I've reluctantly started working out at Contours! I know it's good for me but I still don't have to like it do I? I am also contemplating the big move of no longer drinking POP! Did I say that outloud where people will hold me accountable?????

6. To study 8 books of the Bible

Finished Philippians, Titus and Nehemiah

7. To memorize 8 verses

I have memorized Philippians 1:9

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. (I have put this verse in the birthday cards of kids at church)

8. To organize all the closets, bookshelves and storage areas in my house.

Haven't done much here since July! Some rooms have gotten messy again!!!!!!!

A modern day Esther

This morning at breakfast my sister Kam mentioned that Sarah Palin reminded her of a modern day Esther. We discussed her and wondered at what God may be doing. When she got home today she got an e-mail from a woman at a nearby larger congregation that had sent out this video and discribed her as a "modern day Esther". I hope the link works. If not let me know and I will e-mail it to you. It's 14:26 minutes long, but so worth it. The pastor at the end prays for her and her future. This was probably filmed soon after her son Trig was born. Wonderful video of a wonderful Christian woman! God is up to something!!!!!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1766638341

Thankful Thursday - Seasons

Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under heaven:

It is so appropriate today that Iris's theme is seasons. The seasons are changing outside and people are entering or changing due to seasons of change in their life! I right now am in the midst of deciding are seasons changing for me. Has God something else planned for me? Am I growing where I am planted or do I need to be replanted elsewhere? One of the things I have desired to grow in this year is WAITING ON GOD! Do you know that is very hard to do!!! But I wait. He has given me a certain amount of confirmation, but I asked him to affirm that, and through prayer and listening to him, HE WILL!

This is what I'm thankful for this week:

• I'm thankful for the change in seasons! Fall is my very favorite time of year! I love the smells and colors! The cider, pumpkins, sweatshirt weather, and hot coffee at a cool football game!
• I'm so thankful for Michigan! I love that we have all 4 seasons! They all have their particular beauty, and show God's love in every one!
• School is going well so far for both kids. Jeremiah seems to be adapting to his new responsibilities. I know there will be alot of things that we need to help him with, but we have to slowly take that pillow out from under him! Boy is that hard or what! Bekah doesn't like her teacher, she LOVES HER! She is moving right along too!
• I'm thankful my Mom's 80th birthday party went so well. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Mom was surprised and I got to see family I haven't seen in years! Thanks to everyone who prayed for that day!
• I am thankful for Kleenex!!! My allergies are awful right now! Pollen has to be at an all time high!!! I can't be far from a kleenex for any given amount of time. God created a truly amazing thing when he created the Nose!!!!
• I am thankful for the peace that I have knowing that God is in control of all the seasons of life! Good, bad, fruitful, dry as a desert! He is there! He will never leave me or forsake me! He has promised and he cannot break his promise!

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My favorite part of Sarah Palin's speech

I loved Sarah Palin's speech last night but here is my favorite part:



Way to sweet!!!!

The day I dreaded has come! Back to School!

Well I have one off to middle school and the other waiting to be taken to the elementary school! Where in the world did this summer go?! It is very hard getting back into the swing of things. Both Jeremiah and Bekah were troopers this morning though! They did better then their mom who is having a battle with allergies right now and the allergies are ahead! Finding it hard to breathe! YEAH for me!!!!!

Since Jeremiah was in DK (Developmental Kindergarten) I have made a sign for the 1st day of school stating what grade each child is in and different things about them. Here is this years! I am holding back tears as I type because I can't believe how old they are!

Kam and I are going to do something to make ourselves feel better! Taking the day to relax!

This morning in my devotions God pointed up these verses to me! It is my verse for the day, and basically for my life!

Psalms 130: 5 & 6

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,

and in his word I put my hope.

My soul waits for the Lord

more than watchmen wait for the morning,

more than watchmen wait for the morning.