Hold Me

I am so proud that this girl is my sweet niece. She has such a wonderful talent, and a heart to sing and does her best for the glory of God. So glad she is learning to trust in our holy God and to give her heart to Christ. What a true blessing, and image of Christ. Thank you sweetheart for your tender heart. You have grown up so much and your only 10. I love you girl.

One Step

Dear God please just hold me this morning. There have been so many turns and twists, and I try so hard to be strong, yet my failings teach me to trust you in each moment. You say to Follow You one step at a time. All you require of me is to walk by faith and not sight. I cannot see clearly because I let my weaknesses blind your love and grace for me each time I take a step. I need more faith, more strength, more grace.
I pray that I might follow in your footsteps. That each time I walk in a direction that I will think of walking up the mountain hand in hand. Train my mind to seek You in each moment.
Psalm 105:4-Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. My energy is drained by what life looks like in front of me, but if I look deeper, and draw inward, I can glean insight from your Word. Where truth will be given, and wisdom of following You each step is just one more precious moment of this journey.

Being Intentional in Prayer

It has been my struggle to pray. I have tried prayer journals and those usually end up with my heart struggles. Yet, I have such a hard time praying for others. Prayer is the greatest communication to God. I have found myself fighting this urge to dig deeper into my prayer life. Yet, I also fight it when asked to pray aloud. It is not in my brain to use verbal words in an atmosphere around others. I fight the urge to pray many times when I am surrounded in a groups. It is a challenge and I am working on the listening to the Holy Spirit when I am prompted to pray.
So here is one thing that I am using in my own life to pray. Take a pail or bucket or any other form that will hold Popsicle sticks and write a person's name, or request and before a meal, bedtime, morning...choose one or two and pray!

New Book

I ordered this book...wondering if I should dig into it before I take the biggest step of my life FEB. 11th. I'm learning to trust but yes, sometimes it's hard.

Hooray!

For some of you who did not get to see this on FB because I closed my account for the meantime. I'll return because of Bible Study communication is all on FB. But the hard work paid off. About 71 papers and 18 months and the diploma arrived!

Vacation!!!

And the Graduation present for my Master's program has arrived! In just 2 days, I'll be on a plane and ready to enjoy some warm weather. ( I won't think what a shock the cold weather will be when I return).
But for now, I'm thinking of this below:



Happy New Year everyone!!!!!!!!!




I'm sure there will be pictures of the fireworks display, and the everyday pool and reading. But nothing else happens in Aruba, except some family games, and visiting friends and sunsets.
I'll return in 10 days! Maybe with a tan, and hopefully rested and ready to conquer a new chapter in my life.

Make Gifts 2011

Here are the pictures you've all been waiting for!!!!




Betty made a picture quilt






Jaden made me a chef hat!





Kirstin drew a picture of my parents






Clarissa made a cow blanket/ pillow




My fleece blanket for my brother