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!!!

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).”

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!!!)

No Matter What

No matter what

praise Him

No matter what

lift your hands

toward His heavenly throne

No matter what

love Him

and draw near to Him

He is your Creator

He is your Savior

He deserves it all

He is worth it all

No matter what

live your life

with His purpose in the forefront

of your mind

do not give up

do not lose heart

but love

and praise Him

forevermore

No matter what

this life

is all about Him!!!

“This is what the LORD says-your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:  ‘I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go (Isaiah 48:17).”

Keep a Quiet Heart!!!

Keep quiet.  Do the work you have to do in life, but inwardly keep quiet. Then you will have understanding (a quote off of a good friend’s blog site)!!!

Be still before the LORD and WAIT PATIENTLY For HIM!!!

Sometimes in life

we get so busy

so bogged down

so tired

we forget

the one thing

that is needed

to sit at HIS feet

to BE STILL

and KNOW

that HE is GOD

HE will be exalted

because HE is in control

if only we would let HIM be

if only we would

be anxious for nothing

and keep a quiet heart

if only we would do this

then we would have understanding

and not be afraid

of the next thing

HE has in store for us!!!

LORD Jesus, help me to be still.  You never cease to amaze me through the many things you do.  You have always provided for me, and you hold my heart in your hands.  Help me to be still as I am at this very moment.  Let my heart keeps quiet as I earnestly seek to know you so much more every day.  Thank you for encouraging me so that I can do the same for others.  Thank you for your victory in my life.  Thank you for being my faithful, constant companion and lover of my soul that will never leave me nor forsake me.  Thank you that I can trust your hand to lead and guide me each day.  I love you my Savior, you are more than enough for me, Amen!!!

Never in my Life

Never in my life

have I ever felt this much freedom

the possibilities are endless

as dreams are unfolding

God has blessed my life so much

I just want to live it out

I want to be wherever I need to be

with Him as my guide

He is always by my side

He goes before me

I never will fear

because

never in my life

has freedom been so clear

with adventure around the corner

and life to be lived each day

Never in my life…

This poem describes my life exactly.  Not too long ago, I was scared.  Fearful to step away, to leave the place I knew and loved.  I was afraid to get out of the boat and walk on water like the disciples who stayed in the boat.  I was scared I would fall, that I would sink.  I wanted to stay as close to what I knew as possible.  I wanted to be comfortable.  That all changed, when God finally got through to me.  The choice was clear.  I either had to take that step knowing he would be with me to lead me on the greatest adventure of my life, or stay close to what I knew which may have worked out alright but not have been as thrilling and faith driven.  Since I decided to take that step, there is no turning back.  He has led me through the fire, and I will come forth as gold.  He has led me through the joys and the pain, and my life will never be the same.  Although it is not easy, I have chosen the path that has so far led me on the greatest adventure of my life, and this in turn has given me the most freedom and peace that I have ever had.  As the old hymn says, “I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back.”  Yes, follow Jesus wherever He leads and do not turn back!!!

I missed out

I missed out

I let myself get so run down

that I ended up in the hospital

I thought I was ok

that I would heal

that I knew my body better than I thought

I let myself get so run down

that I got really sick

I could not teach the kids in my charge

I miss them so much

I hate the fact that I let this happen

It wasn’t the weather

It was me, all me

It was horrible and

would not have happened

if I had paid more attention

if I relaxed

and slowed down

instead of trying to be everywhere

even though it was fun

The fault is entirely my own

that I could not teach

that I could not be with the kids

that I had to miss everything

LORD Jesus, Forgive me

for not being a good steward of the body that you gave me.  Help me to do better and help me to make up for the time I missed with the kids and teaching.  I hated having to use my sick days, UGH!!!!  LORD Jesus, this is the worst thing ever.  I’m sorry, I feel horrible.  Please forgive me.

I did this to myself.

I did not mean to, but I did it to myself; not the weather; not anything in the air; but I did this by not taking the time to relax and sleep that one weekend that I should have in all honesty stayed in Phoenix, my friend would have understood.  It would have been worth it, then I would have been refreshed.  LORD Jesus, forgive me for not listening to you.  This is without a doubt more of a spiritual battle of sorts.  Thank you for your forgiveness.  I pray your grace may abound this week.  I am so sorry I missed the blessing of teaching these last two weeks.  I pray for your peace and I pray that you would be the strength of my life this night forward.  Help me pay more attention to you because there is so much in my life to look forward to especially the possibility of meeting my new guy friend in person someday.  Help me to take care of myself not only for that but for the kids I teach knowing what I know now.  Thank you so much, I love you!!!  Amen!!!

The Legacy I will leave

The legacy I will leave

keeps me going every day

to lead

to love

to care

in an unexplainable way

The legacy I leave

reaches here and now

and beyond

the gates of splender

unto His golden throne

The legacy I leave

will make a world of difference

a lasting impact

on all those to come

The legacy I will leave

is so beyond myself

beyond anything I can see

The legacy I leave

will stir hearts ablaze

to love and serve

those that follow them as well

The legacy I will leave

follows me

wherever I go

I want to make a difference

in this life

I want to show your love

this is what compels me

what beckons me onward everyday

into all that lies in store

I want to live it out

the purpose

the dream

you have had for me

before time began

here’s my heart LORD

take and seal it

bind my wandering heart to thee

This is the legacy I will leave

it is so beyond me

but it is a treasure

for the world to see

Thank you for the legacy

I will leave

wherever you lead!!!

Because I am with YOU

Because I am with you

my thoughts are not your thoughts

dear LORD

for that I am truly amazed

at how much better

yours really are

Because I am with you

no weapon formed against me

will prosper

Because I am with you

I have joy and peace

and I can face

whatever comes my way

Because I am with you

I am covered with your blood

Because I am with you

I will seek you while you may be found

and call upon you while you are near

Because I am with you

I will not be afraid

I will trust in you!!!

Instead…

Instead of condemning myself for all the mistakes I have made this year, I choose to thank Him because of all the opportunities He has given me in the midst of them.  It could be much worse.  He has blessed me so much and I can feel His strength and peace pulsing through my veins and pulling me through.  He gives me the grace to love and give freely.  He fills my life with so much joy in the midst of the trials.  Even though everything appears to be falling apart and not going the way I might want it to go, I know that He is good and He is in control.  He will pull me through.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel and there is no need to condemn myself.  He is greater than my heart and He knows all things.  He will bring about all He has planned for my life as the writer of my story.  In response, I will love Him no matter what, and I write to proclaim all He has done for me in hope that it will encourage and inspire another to keep going.  My soul magnifies Him, my Spirit rejoices in God my Savior.  He is So Worth it—HE is the Love of my life!!!  Thank you LORD Jesus!!!