Minding my own business

I must pray and concentrate on taking care of my own business and only pray that God's will be done.

Bearing with one another, and forgivingone another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
( Colossians 3:13 *NKJV )

Praise the Lord

Sometimes we overlook a great deal that surrounds us. The beauty of a smile, the joy of friendship, the very air we breathe. I am so grateful for all of these and so much more. Thanks be to the Lord.

Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and all that move in them,
( Psalms 69:34 *NIV )

Friday's over and Sunday is coming ~ again ~ Hallelujah!

This morning and early afternoon were spent serving the dear dental professionals of Tulsa who in turn were serving the needy of the area with dental work and hygene, etc. What a blessing to our community. One of the greatest things about it was that our 4 year-old grandson came along and helped. This morning Trent was slow to react to things and kind of fussy as he has been congested with a cold. Almost as soon as we arrived at the Convention center, he came alive. There was food to hand out and he was in charge of supplying the hoards with bags of cookies. He took the job so seriously and did a wonderful job of keeping them supplied. Trent even went after several people who did not take a bag of cookies. He asked so sweetly as each person passed if they wanted cookies and provided them to all who would take them. Not a shy bone in this child's body, he enjoyed giving and being important. I am so proud of him as were those that know me ~ and now him.

"All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had."
Acts 4:32 (NIV)

Wednesday and reality

Sometimes reality has to be faced and today is one of those days. I have realized that I am taking on more than I am capable of in my schedule. I love to serve the Lord and am honored to do so. I do have some limitations and also have a home and family. I have to listen to the voice that is prodding me to slow down and remember to breathe. I gladly serve my Church and Jesus Christ is foremost in my thoughts and to do Him justice through my life I must consider what is best for me and for my service to Him. I am so blessed and this week culminates the year of my return to my relationship with God. I am so happy in this and I want to be the best servant I can be. I must take time to breathe and consider that I am one of His creations and to best serve my Maker, I must take care of myself.
My prayers are to concentrate on what is the most important in my life and to do all things to the best of my ability and not be over zealous and lose sight of my heart. Thank you God for creating me and for giving me the gifts of life and so much more. Amen.

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for sending your precious Son to atone for our sins. We have life because he died.

"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."
(Psalm 103:12 NIV)

This week, this month, this life!

The title of today's post refers to one of the most important events of my life. On February 8, 2009, I returned to the Church I was raised in. I actually sat in the physical location that I had shared with my parents as a child. I felt their love surround me and too, that of God. I went forward that day and spoke with a counsellor by the name of Wes Conley. I knew from the moment I set foot back into those Holy halls that I was "home". Next Sunday, February 7, 2010, I will be in the choir loft with my head held high and my heart afire with joy and love for our Lord Jesus. It doesn't seem possible that I have come so far in one year's time to be at the point I am now. I love the Lord with all of my heart and knowing the wonderful people that have shared this journey brings so much joy to me.
Where was I for those 40 years in between, it doesn't matter now ~ the fact that I am back where I belong is the main part now. To those who have aided and encircled me with their love in this past year, my heart is so grateful. To my friends and family that have supported me in this journey, my gratitude is unbounded. To Jesus Christ ~ my heart is His and will be for the remainder of my days.