Praise and Worship

Last night a group of us ladies got together and just worshiped our Abba Father. It was so good just to be free to worship however God was telling each of us and knowing that no one thought we were going over the deep in. This past week has made me reflect on my birthverse and it is James 1:12. "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trails because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." No matter the trails or tests in our life all we need to do is to keep our focus on the One True Light. He is The Light in this dark, depraved world.

I will be able to tell my group that I walked/worked out 3 times this week. Oh, Father let me past this test!!!!

My New Theme Song for this Season of My Life

Painting Pictures of Egypt

This is my theme song for this season of my life. I have been in Egypt far to long and I am so looking forward to my Promised Land.....okay it won't let me download it so I'll keep trying to figure it out..............

*UPDATE* I couldn't figure out how to add the video to this post but I did add it to the next one.

Third Times a Charm???

Last night Marc, my dog Sandy and I went to the park t walk. I have to tell you that I was dreading it because I had hurt my back at work and didn't know how walking would affect it. I have to say that Sandy had a great time but I on the other hand did not. I could only get the old body to walk 20 minutes. Even then I had to stop twice and stretch my back. Turning over in bed last night was sure a task too!!! I'm at work now but sitting isn't helping. I need to go to the chiropractor but at this point I don't want anyone touching my back. I know the old saying "no pain no gain" but this is much worse than just being sore. I'm sure this is a scheme for the "evil one" to throw me off course so please if you read this say a little prayer for healing for me and that I won't get discouraged and give up (again).

Also to my girls, Kristen and Shaya, who start their first days of school. Just remember that you may be the only "Christ" these kids see....

Weekend of Roughing It

Friday afternoon Marc and I decided to go camping at the boat club. There is not many times in August that it is cool enough to go tent camping so we decided to take this opportunity. We haven't been there since Brian's accident and death. We thought we would try it for one night and ended up staying the whole weekend! The weather was beautiful and it gave Marc and I time just for ourselves with no distractions, which was nice. I feel so close to God when I can just appreciate nature. Saturday afternoon we went on a hike. There were lots of hills to climb and the road was a new road which made for some difficult walking. We were back so far into the woods that it was a little scary. It was a hard 30+ minute hike. My goal was to walk 3 times this week (before Wednesday) and hopefully I will get in 4 since this is only Monday!!!

There Is Only One Me

I read this a few months ago and I can't seem to get it off my mind....

The Universe contains over 125,000,000,000 (one hundred twenty-five billion) galaxies.

And there rests in the Heavens over 70,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 (seventy million trillion) stars.

Among these you will find our sun 864, 300 (eight hundred sixty-four thousand three hundred) miles wide

Orbiting it. Earth. Home to over 6,600,000,000 (six billion six hundred) people.

And though we are like a grain of sand in the cosmos, the Lord of the universe cares for us like we are the only one!!!

The Lord not only cares for all that but he cares deeply for me. Not just the big things in my life but every little detail of it. Amazing.

911 On Speed Dial

Well after work today, Sandy and I drove to mom's to mow her yard. I mowed while Sandy enjoy playing with Moe. Got home around 8ish and did some things around the house. All the time thinking I needed to get outside and start my walking. Finally around 9, Sandy and I went for a walk!! I put 911 on my speed dial just in case. We only walked for 20 minutes but that is 20 minutes more than yesterday. 20 minutes may not sound like a lot but its a start for me. With God's hlep maybe tomorrow I will be able to walk 25 minutes!!!

Running Begins With Walking

Hebrews 12:1 says, Therefore, since I am surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let me throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let me run with perseverance the race marked out for me.....Last night at Bible Study, after months of feeling like I have been free falling, I had a break through. Praise God! God showed me that I do have a great cloud of witnesses to help me here on this earth. I have been around and around and around and around again this mountain of unhealthy but last night I finally feel like I can run through that darn hill and get to the other side. I know it is not going to be an easy journey but I'm relying on God's strength and know it will make the journey bearable and worth the race. I am excited to see what He has in store for me on the other side!!! My goal this week is to walk, okay lets be real, crawl 3 times. I just have to remind myself that I have to crawl before I can stand, stand before I can walk and walk before I can run.