Thursday, September 7
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHELDON!!
Today is a special day; it is Sheldon's birthday. We are blessed to have a remarkable son! As time marches on, we will always remember the spectacular day when we first held our son who weighed in at 9-1/2 pounds! Sheldon, we love you; HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Thursday, August 24
The Rose
The majestic beauty of a rose is priceless. When God designed the rose, He must have known just how much mankind would appreciate its innate beauty. Roses are appropriate for many occasion. Whether a rose is bestowed as an act of love or a kind gift of gratitude, it is symbolic of tranquility and thoughtfulness. A rose is not grown overnight. Each petal must gingerly unfold day by day. Once the bud blooms, it is wonderful to observe the pureness of the rose.
Where am I going with this thought? I don't actually know. However, I can remember a time when my pastor spoke these words to me, "Like a rose, you must let God unfold your life." At that time, I had no idea what path that I would travel down, but God knew, and He has been faithful. God continues to unfold the rose, and each rose in my life is different. It is symbolic of every victory I have ever experienced. I cannot afford to become withered, overburdened, or useless in the Master's hand. I must strive to be more like Him.
I am thankful to be traveling down this journey of my life. As a pastor's wife, I have endeavored to give it my very best. I have a wonderful husband who guides me and encourages me along the way, a son who brings laughter and joy to my life, a church family who is awesome, family and friends who provide words of inspiration!
I'll end with this, "When God unfolds the rose, he always gets it right!"
Where am I going with this thought? I don't actually know. However, I can remember a time when my pastor spoke these words to me, "Like a rose, you must let God unfold your life." At that time, I had no idea what path that I would travel down, but God knew, and He has been faithful. God continues to unfold the rose, and each rose in my life is different. It is symbolic of every victory I have ever experienced. I cannot afford to become withered, overburdened, or useless in the Master's hand. I must strive to be more like Him.
I am thankful to be traveling down this journey of my life. As a pastor's wife, I have endeavored to give it my very best. I have a wonderful husband who guides me and encourages me along the way, a son who brings laughter and joy to my life, a church family who is awesome, family and friends who provide words of inspiration!
I'll end with this, "When God unfolds the rose, he always gets it right!"
Monday, July 31
Give It Your All
Consider the woman with the alabaster box. She poured not just any oil, but the Bible clearly states expensive oil. In otherwards, she gave her very best. Instead of people embracing what she did, they mocked her. How could she do such a thing? The pivitol point here is that she gave her very best. You have to be willing to give your all even when people won't embrace what you are doing. People won't always give their all in return. However, it's imperative that you do.
Saturday, July 29
The Steeping Process
Have you ever found yourself caught up in things that cease to matter? You are so busy focusing on negative issues that you fail to recognize the needs that are around you. You desire more of God, but only if it does not take away from what you want to accomplish or if the need does not add something to your full schedule. Could it be that God is asking you to "steep yourself in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions." If you steep something, you are trying to "extract its flavor or soften it." (Webster's Dictionary) Steeping is a process that if done correctly, allows you to enjoy the full intensity of the experience. You could never enjoy a cup of tea if you had not first steeped the tea bag! It is the steeping of the tea bag that allows you to appreciate the intensity of every delicate, tantalizing spice.
This thought was inspired by the following passage of scripture:
"Don't fuss about what's on the table at mealtimes or if the clothes in your closet are in fashion. There is far more to your inner life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the clothes you hang on your body. Look at the ravens, free and unfettered, not tied down to a job description, carefree in the care of God. And you count far more.
Has anyone by fussing before the mirror ever gotten taller by so much an inch? If fussing can't even do that, why fuss at all? Walk into fields and look at the wildflowers. They don't fuss with their appearance--but have you ever seen color and design quite like it? The ten best-dressed men and women in the country look shabby alongside them. If God gives such attention to the wildflowers, most of them never even seen, don't you think he'll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you?
What I'm trying to do here is get you to relax, not be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and the way He works. Steep yourself in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met." (The Message)
This thought was inspired by the following passage of scripture:
"Don't fuss about what's on the table at mealtimes or if the clothes in your closet are in fashion. There is far more to your inner life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the clothes you hang on your body. Look at the ravens, free and unfettered, not tied down to a job description, carefree in the care of God. And you count far more.
Has anyone by fussing before the mirror ever gotten taller by so much an inch? If fussing can't even do that, why fuss at all? Walk into fields and look at the wildflowers. They don't fuss with their appearance--but have you ever seen color and design quite like it? The ten best-dressed men and women in the country look shabby alongside them. If God gives such attention to the wildflowers, most of them never even seen, don't you think he'll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you?
What I'm trying to do here is get you to relax, not be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and the way He works. Steep yourself in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met." (The Message)
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