One of the greatest gifts God has given (in my opinion) is music. There's nothing that lifts my spirits more quickly and effectively like listening to worship songs and worshiping God, especially in times of distress...I had a great morning with some ladies from Bible Study, then came home to get a head start on dinner before we have to rush to school for Megan's Christmas program...as I was cooking, as I often do, I put my ipod on to my worship playlist and slowly all cares seem to fade away...
I don't know if it's the soft melody of the piano, or the words that so eloquently express what's in my heart...but I seem to get lost in these great songs and my focus once again is placed on where it should be...my eyes begin to look up to where my help comes from...the maker of heaven and earth...the one who does not sleep, the one who watches my going out and my coming in...so here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, here I am to say that You are My God and you will meet ALL my needs in Christ Jesus....
Lord You have my heart and I will search for yours...Jesus take my life and lead me on...may His praises be lifted up today...no matter what the circumstances of life...
...and I will praise You Lord, and I will sing of love come down, as You show Your face...we will see Your glory here...
Mother's Day 2011
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
It's been a long time...
Tonight I had the opportunity to help out on the worship team at church, even though it was a small crowd I was still pretty nervous as it's been almost 5 years since I haven't really been "involved" in ministry....it was really fun singing up there and helping lead worship...especially with some really talented and special friends we've made recently...I really don't know what God has for us next month, let alone next year...but for today it was great to be in God's presence and worship with friends! :-) I will take these little joys and be thankful for each one of them!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Quiet Moments - Dec 13th, 2009
Usually Sunday afternoons I take advantage of my naptime and being able to catch up on rest from all my late nights from a busy week, but today after church we came home, I fed everyone and before I knew it everyone was asleep but me...so I took advantage of the quiet, tidy'd up the place, looked through the paper and ran a few errands...
I just got back a few minutes ago after a quick trip to the grocery store and a car wash to find everyone still sleeping...today I am thankful for some uninterrupted time to do a few things without someone asking for something and having the peace and quiet to do so! :-)
I just got back a few minutes ago after a quick trip to the grocery store and a car wash to find everyone still sleeping...today I am thankful for some uninterrupted time to do a few things without someone asking for something and having the peace and quiet to do so! :-)
Saturday, December 12, 2009
December 12th, 2009
Ever feel so down it makes you sick? Lately I've really taken to Proverbs 13:12 "Hope deferred makes the heart sick.." We have been in a season of waiting that seems unending...there's only so much the human soul can endure...yesterday I picked up my Christmas cards and it wasn't till after I got home from Costco that I noticed I'd misspelled "Best is yeSt to come!" Way to end the year off, that's the kind of year it's been for us...one hope dashed after another, things promised unfulfilled, put off, no answer for direction but to wait...one door shut after another, disappointment after disappointment...it would seem that God has removed His hand from us and at times we feel as if this is our lot in life. It's hard seeing one friend after another rejoicing over promotion after promotion...it's easy to ask why...it's hard to stay and wait...it's easy to sulk...it's hard to praise...it's easy to quit...it's hard to press on and endure the trial...
But one thing I know my God IS faithful and true...He loves me even when it appears He doesn't...He has plans for my life to prosper me and not to harm me...He has plans to give me a future and a hope...
Today I rest in His word and find peace in the little joys of life..like the good friends I enjoyed spending the day with and the beautiful sunshine and high of 50 degrees!
the rest of the Proverb says "...but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life." So we continue to wait and believe that The Best IS Yet to Come!
But one thing I know my God IS faithful and true...He loves me even when it appears He doesn't...He has plans for my life to prosper me and not to harm me...He has plans to give me a future and a hope...
Today I rest in His word and find peace in the little joys of life..like the good friends I enjoyed spending the day with and the beautiful sunshine and high of 50 degrees!
the rest of the Proverb says "...but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life." So we continue to wait and believe that The Best IS Yet to Come!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July Update
Some of you have been wondering what's been going on with us so I just wanted to give you a quick update...since the last blog we've moved from our beautiful home to a small temporary apt...it's actually nice to not have to clean a huge house and pay a gigantic air conditioning bill this summer, seeing as it's been very warm lately! PTL...
I went back to work full time in May at the company that I used to work for when we first moved to Colorado...(they usually call me when someone goes on leave for whatever reason, and I fill in while they're out)...at first I was only supposed to go back for 6 weeks, but I've been there close to 10 now...which has been a blessing for me, for several reasons...I consider it a blessing in the economy we're in, when thousands of people are looking for work, that I get a call from my awesome boss asking me if I would like some work...I felt like the Lord handed it to me on a silver platter...so I'm very grateful...even though I gave up most of my summer it will enable us to take a much needed vacation in a week to see my best friend in NJ for a few days then make some stops in between there to VA so we can spend a few days with my sister then fly back home! Sam and I will be able to travel by ourselves since my parents so generously offered to come stay with the girls for the 10 days we're gone!!! Praise God for my mom and dad! :-) and grandparents who love spending time with their grandkids!!!!
We've also been helping some fellow CBCer's who recently took a church here in Littleton CO as their media pastors PT till we can find a FT position wherever God might open doors for us....so we're still in waiting mode, but some good things have been happening...Sam and I have truly learned the importance that less IS more, to learn to be content in whatever situation we are in, the most important thing is that we're together with our 2 great kids under the same roof, God is taking care of us b/c we've always been faithful to give to Him and we know HE will always be faithful to us, b/c of that there's peace in trusting in Him to meet our financial needs in our time of need...two spots were open for the girls at their school and God provided a scholarship so the girls able to stay at their private school for next year, which was really important to us...He's continuing to work in our hearts and lives as He's working behind the scenes to get things ready for the next chapter that He has for us!
you know waiting can be an excrutiating time, but what I'm learning is that the longer you have to wait the sweeter the victory will be when the time comes for you to leave your wilderness....last night I was reading in Psalms 106 and I loved how he said (when the Israelites were being led out of Egypt...) "Remember this! He led his people out singing for joy..." I'm learning to worship in the midst of my trials and be grateful for His goodness and faithfulness to me...remembering that even though "many are the afflictions of the righteous, the Lord WILL deliver him out of them ALL!!!!!"
May we never loose our song in the desert and miss out on the presence of God! Let everything around us become smaller as we magnify Him through our worship!
"All of my life, in every season, you are still God, I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship!I will rejoice, I will give praise, God is my victory and He IS here!!!!" ~ "Desert Song", Hillsong
I went back to work full time in May at the company that I used to work for when we first moved to Colorado...(they usually call me when someone goes on leave for whatever reason, and I fill in while they're out)...at first I was only supposed to go back for 6 weeks, but I've been there close to 10 now...which has been a blessing for me, for several reasons...I consider it a blessing in the economy we're in, when thousands of people are looking for work, that I get a call from my awesome boss asking me if I would like some work...I felt like the Lord handed it to me on a silver platter...so I'm very grateful...even though I gave up most of my summer it will enable us to take a much needed vacation in a week to see my best friend in NJ for a few days then make some stops in between there to VA so we can spend a few days with my sister then fly back home! Sam and I will be able to travel by ourselves since my parents so generously offered to come stay with the girls for the 10 days we're gone!!! Praise God for my mom and dad! :-) and grandparents who love spending time with their grandkids!!!!
We've also been helping some fellow CBCer's who recently took a church here in Littleton CO as their media pastors PT till we can find a FT position wherever God might open doors for us....so we're still in waiting mode, but some good things have been happening...Sam and I have truly learned the importance that less IS more, to learn to be content in whatever situation we are in, the most important thing is that we're together with our 2 great kids under the same roof, God is taking care of us b/c we've always been faithful to give to Him and we know HE will always be faithful to us, b/c of that there's peace in trusting in Him to meet our financial needs in our time of need...two spots were open for the girls at their school and God provided a scholarship so the girls able to stay at their private school for next year, which was really important to us...He's continuing to work in our hearts and lives as He's working behind the scenes to get things ready for the next chapter that He has for us!
you know waiting can be an excrutiating time, but what I'm learning is that the longer you have to wait the sweeter the victory will be when the time comes for you to leave your wilderness....last night I was reading in Psalms 106 and I loved how he said (when the Israelites were being led out of Egypt...) "Remember this! He led his people out singing for joy..." I'm learning to worship in the midst of my trials and be grateful for His goodness and faithfulness to me...remembering that even though "many are the afflictions of the righteous, the Lord WILL deliver him out of them ALL!!!!!"
May we never loose our song in the desert and miss out on the presence of God! Let everything around us become smaller as we magnify Him through our worship!
"All of my life, in every season, you are still God, I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship!I will rejoice, I will give praise, God is my victory and He IS here!!!!" ~ "Desert Song", Hillsong
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