Thoughts on Boston and West, Texas

This week has been a crazy week in our nation. Here are my own meandering thoughts regarding the Boston Marathon Terror Attacks and the Waco Fertilizer Plant Explosion.
We all knew that after 9/11 it would only be a matter of time before another terror attack would occur. However, reality of another attack stirs up old scars. Scars of anxiety, fear and sadness and unexplained loss.  Yet in the midst of the dark and dreary time a light can still can be seen. A ray of resilience. The Unstoppable spirit of the American people. Laying aside their differences and banding together for the sake of helping their fellow countrymen. Many giving from their hearts as well as their pocketbooks. The first responders dropping everything to help others. A ray of hope. Knowing that this is not the end and to keep moving forward moment by moment.  In these dark and trying times I have never been more proud to be an American.

Reflections on A-Z Scripture Memory Challenge: Letter A

When I started this Challenge I had no idea how much it would affect me. I'm not really surprised though. We all know God's word is powerful! The verse for Letter A is : As for me and my house, We will servve the Lord. Joshua 24:15. Simple to memorize-no biggie. However, when I started meditating on the scripture I was blown away.  was struck by the word serve. To do somthing to benifit others. To serve others as you would yourself. The Lord has been speaking to me about this in EVERYTHING I do! From how I treat my students in class, to how I treat my mother in law, to how I treat the cashier at the local gocery store. All we do show we love our Lord.! I will be the first to admit that I many times fall short but I am thankful for His grace and mercy that allows me to keep on striving for the goal.
What does this verse mean to you?

New Year Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions

Every year it's the same. We make resolutions or goals for the New Year. We reach some of our goals while we fail miserably at others. At least that's been my experience. My friend Angela over at Just a Work in Progress said it best when she said "  Everything we need to know to live our lives can be found in God's Word." This is so simple yet so profound to me! My spending time with Him and being in His Word -He will help me to be the best I can be in every area of my life! 
I won't have to worry about dieting, being more financially responsible, managing my time better...etc etc . One of my favorite songs describes dependance on God like this
I know I'm not strong enough to be everything that I'm supposed to be. I give up. I'm not strong enough. Hands of mercy won't you cover me. Lord right now I'm asking you to be Strong enough  For the both of us

(by Matthew West Copied from MetroLyrics.com)

The Bible says "I can do all things through Christ who Strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13)  As I draw close to Him-He will help me do what I need to do!

Won't you join me in 2012 in drawing close to Him and making this the best year ever!

A to Z memory verse challenge for 2012

One of my goals for 2012 is draw closer to God and dig into his word. One way I am doing that is by participating in She Sparkles 2012 Scripture Memory Challenge 2012

Every other week she will be posting a memory verse for us to learn (in ABC order of course!) along with memorizing ideas and questions to ponder. In addition to this great challenge she's having a great give away! 

The verse for the letter A is: Joshua 24:15b
A - As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.

Won't you join me in this great challenge!? 

I never leave His hand

Most of you know I have ALOT going on right now. I'm just so thankful and blessed that He is with me through it all! I just wanted to share a picture I drew a few days ago. It show's how I feel right now. I hope you enjoy it.

I also want to share a song with you that has ministered to me during this time. It's called Your Hands by JJ Heller.  Thanks everyone for your love, prayers and support. I'll write more soon!

 Love, Hugs and Prayers

burn baby burn

Well everything was calm and peaceful until two weeks ago. We had somewhere to be one evening so I decided to heat up some leftovers and cook some veggies. Well I put a pot of water on the stove. Without realizing it I did not put the pot all the way on the stove. It was hanging on the edge. Well then I went about doing other errands to get ready for that evening. Then I suddenly remembered that I needed to check on the water on the stove. It was boiling. Well I go to take the vegetables out of the freezer and in the process I drop something. In the process of straightening up and putting the vegetables in the pot I managed to knock the pot off the stove. I spilt buring hot water all over my left arm and leg!
   To say the pain was intense was an understatement. I was screaming! I couldn't think! I just felt like I was on fire! I don't know how I thought of this (I say it's a total God thing!) that I had the were with all to run cool water on my arm and leg to help with the burning. After about 10 minutes in which the burning did not stop I decided I needed to call my hubby and what had happened! Long story short-he got home and we headed straight to the emergency room. I have second and third degree burns on my arm and first and second degree burns on my leg.
I have pictures if you would like to see them but I am warning you they are gross! I had blisters the size of my palm on my arm and leg!
Thankfully I am slowly but surely healing. My husband has been a saint! He's been so patient, gentle and loving. He's done house work, changed by dressings, wiped my tears and so much more all without complaint. Thank you sweetie! I will never doubt your love again! :)
Through it all God has given me much a peace. I just have to focus my eyes on Him and take one thing at a time. Not worry about the holidays, the fiances, my never ending to do just take one moment at a time and focus on Him step of the way.

Have you ever had something that God was trying to teach you that you only seem to get when you learned it the hard way?