Sunday, March 30, 2014

Peace Be Still

My Lord,

I just love days off.  I love seeing what you have in store for me. 

Thank you for your grace, presence and love.

Bible Study on Thursday night was awesome.  Although I was a bit tired, I still enjoyed it.  I pray that Melanie can come this week.  Beth Moore is so passionate about you and she is surely operating in the gift that you've blessed her with.  We just love her zeal and humor.  But we truly love her fervor and commitment.

I love that we are taking a journey in Revelation.  So many things come to my head and my heart.  I will not understand many things in your word and I will not get all the answers here on earth, but I am 100% certain that You My Lord, are coming back for those that you love and those that love you.  I'm grateful beyond words that that includes my children and my gran-girls.

I only pray that the lost, the haters and the false teachers will have a change of heart before you come.  I used to be one of the lost and you wooed me into your loving arms.  I cannot go a day without talking about you and your awesomeness.  Everyone knows that I love you and everyone knows that you are my Lord and my friend.

I only pray that I never tire from sharing your goodness and shining the light in the midst of darkness.  I used to be so consumed with many things of this world and then you changed that for me.  You took my sad, overworked, people pleasing life and gave me #purpose.  So funny to think that I was hoping that Oprah's show would lead me in that direction.  She did help to reveal some of my passions, but my life's purpose came from you.  Your forgiveness and unconditional love has freed me up to simply be me and to simply love others.  I am committed to this walk of faith and I am committed to honoring your gift with all that I am.

I can do #all of these things with the assurance that you are holding my hand and that you will not let it go.
I believe your word that you are near and that you hear me when I cry.  I believe your word that you will never leave me and that you specifically chose me!

My heart is consumed with love for you and I am deeply and passionately certain that your love is all that I need.  It fills all my empty spaces and sustains my every breath!

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Thank you for the errands that I took care of on Friday and thank you for libraries.  Thank you for our small group meeting.  I cannot wait to see what you're going to reveal in our new study, "If You Want To Walk On Water, You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat."  Prayers for our new members. Xo
So grateful that Darlene didn't prepare a feast as she often does.  Thank you!!!!!!!!!  Lol
However, I was so tempted to just eat a few crackers, but I did not do it.  I brought my juice with me and I stayed on the course.  I cannot believe that I am on day #30!  Twenty more to go and I'm going to so enjoy some slice oranges, apples and strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for the peace wrapped in Saturday's rainy day.  I had a movie-thon while looking through some healthy cook books.  I went to the Giant and stocked up on more fruits and veggies and I enjoyed trying new recipes.  Thank you for your provisions! I still cannot believe that I drink sweet potatoes. :-)

Thank you that Church was awesome again!  I love that Pastor Wagner said that you grant acceptance and forgiveness to #ALL. We talked about the Centurion's #faith in Matthew 8:5-13.  Amazing what can happen when we just simply BELIEVE!  Sounds so easy, but our flesh so struggles against your wanting the very best for us!

Father, please hold me accountable to your word and walking in your truth.  I don't want the enemy to have any type of foothold on my life or try to stain my testimony.  Please convict me immediately when I stray and when I fail to give you ALL the glory for ALL that you've done, all that you do and all that you will do.

I am so grateful that you know my heart and my heart is willing!

Eternally yours