Something to Think About

"Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this?" or "Why did God have to do this to me?" Here is a wonderful explanation! A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away.

Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, "Absolutely Mom, I love your cake" "Here, have some cooking oil," her Mother offers. "Yuck" says her daughter. "How about a couple raw eggs?" "Gross, Mom!" "Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?" "Mom, those are all yucky!"

To which the mother replies: "Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!

God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!

God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart."

I am so thankful that God is in control of my life. Like this young girl, I have often wondered "what did I do to deserve this?" God truly knows what is best. God understands when no one else does. God is marvelous, and He will continue to lead and guide me as I walk this journey of life.

Fun in the sun...oops, I meant snow

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Originally uploaded by pentecostalsofoc.

Happy Anniversary!

I am blessed to be married to the most MARVELOUS man in all of the world. I am blessed to have a remarkable husband. Mark is my best friend, and I am his biggest fan! We just celebrated 12 wonderful years of marriage. Thank you, Babe, for your faithful love and support. There have been many times that I have leaned on you, and you have never let me down. Your faith still amazes me. I love you!! You have greatly enriched my life. Because of you, my days are filled with joy! I have many fond memories, and look forward to what the future holds for us! I love you!

Follow-up to One More Chance

Just have to say that my plant is a survivor. It has survived a great fall, but it has come back victoriously. Amazingly, it now has a white bloom to remind me once again of grace. The moral, even when someone has failed, there is always room for rejuvenation. The crestfallen individual, with a great deal of care, can once again be a vessel of honor in the Master's hands. We have a responsibility to restore those who, for a season, have been defeated. There is always hope for someone who is willing to get back up and try again!