I made a list….

I made a list of the thoughts I have been thinking.  Things on my mind, that are close to my heart.  My life it seems can go in so many different directions, and I am not sure which way to go from here.  Then, I realized today is November.  I do not have to decide today, just pray, and keep praying.  God always makes it clear.  He will lead, guide and direct me into what He wants and all I need to do it live for each day!!!!

It’s Been Awhile!!!

It’s been a while since I wrote, I feel like I have a lot to say, but writing inspiration has totally not been there.  My inspiration has been elsewhere; on the kids who I teach and the people he has placed in my life to reach out to and build relationships with.  I love every part of my life, and I could not ask for it to be any other way.  I am living in the arms of my SAVIOR and that is more than enough for me; but HE has blessed me with so much!!!!

Battling sickness has reminded me that in this world we will have troubles, but we are to take heart (be strong in HIM and don’t give up), because HE has overcome the world.  Rather, I am to consider it pure joy whenever I face trials of many kinds because the testing of my Faith produces perseverance.  Perseverance must finish its work so that I may be mature and complete not lacking anything (John 10:33; James 1:2-3).  It is through these trials of many kinds that HE increases in our lives and we decrease (John 3:30) so He is living through us as we live for HIS glory, HIS purpose, HIS plan!!!  He knows the plans He has for us (Jeremiah 29:11) and He works everything for the good of those who love HIM who are called according to HIS purpose (Romans 8:28).

SO, because of that, and other deeply personal matters of the heart, my head has been in the clouds and inspiration to write has been utilized elsewhere.  LORD, in all I do, help me to keep looking to you because your ways are so much higher, wider, deeper than my own (Isaiah 55:8-9).

Daughter, be anxious for nothing and trust me with your whole heart; do not lean on your own understanding; lean on me; I know the plans I have for you.  Rest in me, do not worry about anything!!!

I will LORD I will!!!

First Things First

Life would be so simple

if we just would

keep seeking things above

and reaching out with HIS  love

Life would be so simple

if we would keep first things first

then everything would be

so clear as we could see

beyond the shadows

as our trust daily grows in Thee!!!

“But seek first HIS kingdom, and HIS righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you as well (Matthew 6:33).”

What Life is All About…Read On…

Life is all about FAITH, the FAITH of a mustard seed that it takes to move a mountain.

Life is all about learning to TRUST, learning to trust HIS hand to lead and guide us.

Life is all about PEACE, the peace that comes from keeping a quiet heart and being devoted to HIM no matter what occurs around us.

Life is all about LOVE, loving God first, seeking HIM daily, and then reaching out and loving others as we follow in HIS steps.

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me (Galatians 2:20-21).”

“Therefore, Be imitators of God as dearly loved children, and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God (Ephesians 5:1-2).”

It’s CRAZY….

…but that’s what girl’s do!!!

They dream

They desire

They love

to inspire

A girl’s heart is fragile

It must be handled with care

Not thrown around

by someone who doesn’t dare

to take the risk

to explore

the depth

of her inner core

a girl thinks long

a girl thinks hard

I know it sounds CRAZY

but guys,

That’s just what girls do!!!

I feel like I could fall

I feel like I could fall

for a guy like you

I feel like I could fall

these feelings are so true

I feel like I could fall

I think you feel it too

I feel like I could fall

but my heart is guarded still

and I wait with faith and patience

for His holy, perfect will

I feel like I could fall

so in love with you

so I keep my eyes upon HIM

to do only what HE can do!!!

The Journey

It’s all about the journey

all about the climb

this becomes more apparent

more and more

all of the time

It’s all about the journey

the one we take with YOU

always pushing forward

as our strength is daily renewed

It’s all about the journey

all about the climb

through the trials and insane times

they keep you traveling on

It’s all about the journey

and what HE does within

to keep our faith alive

because only then do we begin

to see straight past the trials

the challenges that may be

pushing us ever further

to place our trust in THEE

It’s all about the journey

all about the climb

one day we’ll see so clearly

HIS faithful hands

that guide us onward

toward Eternity!!!

(It is through the journey where we learn to rely fully on HIM for every next step in life.  Life is a journey, a journey that takes faith, faith that is an unutterable trust in God, a trust which never dreams that HE will not stand by us through it all.  It is through the journey that we learn to keep HIS perspective!!!)

Thought for the Day

It may not be that easy to take up our cross and follow Jesus, but it is in this denying oneself and following HIM that we find true rest and peace; it is through taking up our cross we show that we demonstrate Faith as we… Trust in Him for our next steps in this life!!!

“Come to me all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30).”

Relationships…

Relationships are a selfless giving of oneself to another slowly, gradually over time.  They cannot be rushed.  They must be entered into with the utmost care.  Each must be committed to begin to love another as Christ so loved us.  Both must grow in the grace and knowledge of God, and extend that to the other.  Each person must do their part to maintain that connection that will indeed grow overtime if it is the right one!!!

Safety

I am safe

wrapped in His arms

lost in a divine romance

trusting in the ONE

who has never let me down

reaching out to HIM

but at the same time

bowing down

in love

and in awe

HE is my refuge

HE is my strength

my everlasting help

when all else fades away

I am safe

when I look to HIM

when I take HIS hand

when I feel HIS grasp

I know

I can do all things

for my life is

safe

within HIS

outstretched arms!!!

“He who dwells in the shelter of the MOST HIGH, will rest in the shelter of the ALMIGHTY.  I will say of the LORD, HE is my refuge and strength, my GOD in whom I trust (Psalm 91:1-2).”