October 24, 2012
Happy Wednesday! I always like Wednesdays because the work week is half over and its mid week church, which helps me get through the rest of the work week. I need that extra dose of fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ to push me through. Gives me a little boost.
We had our ladies fellowship last night at church and I was so blessed by these awesome women God put in my life. We shared our favorite verses from the Bible and it was such a refreshing night. I wrote them all down because I want to put them into my mind and heart this week. These ladies are so different and unique and I can't image not having them in my life. They are have such different personalities, which is great, because I know just which one to reach out to when I am in need whether spiritually or just need a hand to get something done. They are my best and dearest friends. You know I am thinking above our service to one another today and how we should always have a servants heart. That is the example that Jesus set for us. Even though he was God, he washed the feet of the disciples, he met the needs of those who reached out to him throughout his short but powerful ministry. Sometimes it is so hard because we let the world creep into our thoughts and hearts and we begin to feel like we are more deserving than we are. We begin to think, "Well, I work hard and do all this good stuff, I need someone to do stuff for me. " I call that, "Stinkin Thinkin". That is worldly thinking. God wants us to have the heart of a servant, not a heart that HAS to serve because we are told to, but one who WANTS to serve. Servants in bible times were considered part of their owners family. We as servants of God are part of his family and as we strive to meet the spiritual and physical needs of others, we are showing God in our lives. I need to remember that each and every day because if I am always Stinkin Thinkin, how can others see Christ in my service and my testimony. They won't be able to see past my attitude and my actions. I am praying that I will remember that I am a servant of Christ and serve those around me with a cheerful heart. This includes towards my Hubby, my church, my coworkers, anyone I come in contact with. Galations 5:13 "For you were called to freedom, brethren, only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. " Woo Hoo! Happy Wednesday!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
October 23, 2012
Ok, so have you ever had one of those weeks or months that your life seems to be out of control? It seems like I am having one of those weeks/months, not sure how long it has been going on. Ugh! I have millions of things on my mind and just as many things I want to do. I always say that no one wants to get into my head because it would wear them out. Not that it is full of bad things, just lots of brain post it notes everywhere. Sad thing is, can't recall half of the things on my brain to do list most of the time. I guess that is why I am calling my blog, There is life after Forty, because there most certainly is much more life to live and give.
I sometimes think I am busier now than I was when I had my 2 boys still at home. Maybe it is because I am more involved with my church and with family and grandbabies. My job requires more of my time too. I completely understand when Moms say they are worn out. I remember those days. I remember staying up till midnight just so my dishes were done, laundry was somewhat caught up and just so I could have a litte peace and quiet. Hubby and I raised our kids mostly on our own. We always just figured they were ours to raise and so if they couldn't be where we were, we didn't go. We spent most of our time, together. Today's families are so busy it seems. I know it is just me and hubby and we are busier than we ever have been and I know that without kids it is hard so with kids, even harder. Sometimes you just have to say NO to things that you want your answer to be YES instead. I have to remind myself what is my God given role: To love God with all my heart, to love and respect my husband and meet his needs, to nurture and be an example to my children and grandchildren and to serve God in my local church. Now, once I have done those things to the best of my ability, then I can do other things. I am not saying that we should not reach out to those in need, that is the furtherst thing from my thoughts. To me that is part of serving God. To reach out to our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Being hospitable to those in need. I am just saying that there are a lot of things out there that I have to say, " Sorry, I just can't help with that". I have priorities and when I deviate from them, my life looks like 10 different color cans of paint have exploded in my little mini van!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess my blog message today is: Watch your life, Make sure that you start every day with God and His words to you. He will always have an answer for whatever is on your heart. I tell me Sunday School class: If you are not praying, and you are not reading your bible, you are not having fellowship with God because He speaks to us through His words (Bible) and we speak to Him, through our prayers. Remember that God always comes first, if He doesn't, you need to do some rearranging of your paint cans! Psalm 90:12: "So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom." Make each and every day count for Christ!!!
Ok, so have you ever had one of those weeks or months that your life seems to be out of control? It seems like I am having one of those weeks/months, not sure how long it has been going on. Ugh! I have millions of things on my mind and just as many things I want to do. I always say that no one wants to get into my head because it would wear them out. Not that it is full of bad things, just lots of brain post it notes everywhere. Sad thing is, can't recall half of the things on my brain to do list most of the time. I guess that is why I am calling my blog, There is life after Forty, because there most certainly is much more life to live and give.
I sometimes think I am busier now than I was when I had my 2 boys still at home. Maybe it is because I am more involved with my church and with family and grandbabies. My job requires more of my time too. I completely understand when Moms say they are worn out. I remember those days. I remember staying up till midnight just so my dishes were done, laundry was somewhat caught up and just so I could have a litte peace and quiet. Hubby and I raised our kids mostly on our own. We always just figured they were ours to raise and so if they couldn't be where we were, we didn't go. We spent most of our time, together. Today's families are so busy it seems. I know it is just me and hubby and we are busier than we ever have been and I know that without kids it is hard so with kids, even harder. Sometimes you just have to say NO to things that you want your answer to be YES instead. I have to remind myself what is my God given role: To love God with all my heart, to love and respect my husband and meet his needs, to nurture and be an example to my children and grandchildren and to serve God in my local church. Now, once I have done those things to the best of my ability, then I can do other things. I am not saying that we should not reach out to those in need, that is the furtherst thing from my thoughts. To me that is part of serving God. To reach out to our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Being hospitable to those in need. I am just saying that there are a lot of things out there that I have to say, " Sorry, I just can't help with that". I have priorities and when I deviate from them, my life looks like 10 different color cans of paint have exploded in my little mini van!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess my blog message today is: Watch your life, Make sure that you start every day with God and His words to you. He will always have an answer for whatever is on your heart. I tell me Sunday School class: If you are not praying, and you are not reading your bible, you are not having fellowship with God because He speaks to us through His words (Bible) and we speak to Him, through our prayers. Remember that God always comes first, if He doesn't, you need to do some rearranging of your paint cans! Psalm 90:12: "So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom." Make each and every day count for Christ!!!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Wow! I am writing in my Blog! Of all the words I ever thought would come out of my mouth, those weren't it! Well, let me tell you a little about myself and why I felt led to start this journey of blogging.
I am a Baptist Girl, saved by grace through faith. I love God above all else and I strive to serve Him every day. I come so short of what He wants me to be and do but I am so thankful that I am His child and that He picks me up, dusts me off and sets me on the solid ground and off I go again.
I am married to the most wonderful man in the world! He loves God and he isn't afraid to stand up for truth. He thinks I am still the sexiest thing ever(although he does wear bifocals now)even though I'm not, and he never forgets to tell me that he loves me! We have been married almost 30 years and I almost can't remember not being his wife. We have two wonderful boys who we couldn't be more proud of and we also have two beautiful girls that we didn't have to raise, but because they loved our boys, they became our girls. In case you didn't get all that, they are our daughters in law who we love dearly too. So far we have 3 of the most beautiful, sweet, adorable grandbabies. Each one of them holds a special place in this Grandmaw's heart. We also have 3 puppies and a cat and 2 guineus (not sure I am spelling that even close to right). Yes, we are those people who have pets and talk to them like that have a clue what we are saying to them, but we love them anyway.
I adore my church family. They are always there to support us and the walk in truth with us. We have such sweet fellowship with each and every one in our Landmark Missionary Baptist congregation.
I have so much I want to share with anyone who reads this blog. God is such a real part of my life and even though I am almost 50 years old, I still learn from His word every day and I want to share what I learn and also look forward to hearing from others too.
I am an empty nester I guess. Our kids are grown and though we live in the same town, they are on their own. I hear about so many women that seem to fall apart after their kids leave home but I guess I am not one of those women. When our youngest son got married and moved out to start his own family, I had a sense of accomplishment. God had entrusted in me these 2 boys to raise in the nurture and admonishion of God. That day, I fulfilled that task. I had done and said all I could to get them started in the lives they were meant to live. You see, from the day each of them were born, I prayed that God would give me the ability to raise them according to His will. I know that Gene and I were not perfect parents and that we made mistakes, said things we wish we hadn't and reacted in ways we wish we wouldn't have, but we tried to show them God in our lives. We tried to instill in each of them the need to serve and love God above all else, and I know that they are my boys, but I watch their lives and I see God working so I know at least part of what we taught them, sunk in. They are both active in God's service as well as their wives and my awesome grandbabies. There is a saying that goes something like this: " This in no greater joy that to hear that your children walk in the truth". Oh, how it touches my heart and makes me so grateful to God for His blessings and fulfullment of His promises. Of all the wonderful things that my kids do, when I see them serving God, that is what makes me the proudest.
As you can tell, I'm a little sappy, sorry, just how I am. I am at the point in my life that I am very set in my ways, but not afraid to try new things and listen to new ideas, hence the blog. But just because I am not 20 anymore and I don't have some fabulous career that doesn't mean I am not happy. I am overjoyed with life. I am starting my treck through menopause and I am still happy. A little frustrated but happy! God is so good and He knows everything about me. He knows how to listen to my heart on those days I just don't know what to pray. He brings verses to my heart when I need them most. He makes my life complete. That is why I am happy. I hear so many people today talking about all the things they don't have or they need to make them happy. It is all a worldly lie. God is the only one that can provide true happiness. Now, do I get down and have my pitty parties and become discontent with my life? SURE I do, its my human nature; but I also have a spriritual nature that reminds me that God is all I need for true happiness. He reminds me of all the things he has done for me and in my life. I think that is the greatest lesson I have learned from God is to remember to sit down and count my blessings when I get all caught up in the world. Count all the times that I had food to eat, clothes on my back and a place to stay warm and dry. Thank you Lord for your wonderful blessings in my Life. May I never forget what you have done for me and help me never forget to thank you for the things that lay ahead of me. Life is great, even at 49 and I will continue to share it with whoever wants to listen. My verse today was 1 Peter 4: 1&2 that reminds me that I am to please God, not this world and the things in it. Have a great night, talk to you tomorrow!
I am a Baptist Girl, saved by grace through faith. I love God above all else and I strive to serve Him every day. I come so short of what He wants me to be and do but I am so thankful that I am His child and that He picks me up, dusts me off and sets me on the solid ground and off I go again.
I am married to the most wonderful man in the world! He loves God and he isn't afraid to stand up for truth. He thinks I am still the sexiest thing ever(although he does wear bifocals now)even though I'm not, and he never forgets to tell me that he loves me! We have been married almost 30 years and I almost can't remember not being his wife. We have two wonderful boys who we couldn't be more proud of and we also have two beautiful girls that we didn't have to raise, but because they loved our boys, they became our girls. In case you didn't get all that, they are our daughters in law who we love dearly too. So far we have 3 of the most beautiful, sweet, adorable grandbabies. Each one of them holds a special place in this Grandmaw's heart. We also have 3 puppies and a cat and 2 guineus (not sure I am spelling that even close to right). Yes, we are those people who have pets and talk to them like that have a clue what we are saying to them, but we love them anyway.
I adore my church family. They are always there to support us and the walk in truth with us. We have such sweet fellowship with each and every one in our Landmark Missionary Baptist congregation.
I have so much I want to share with anyone who reads this blog. God is such a real part of my life and even though I am almost 50 years old, I still learn from His word every day and I want to share what I learn and also look forward to hearing from others too.
I am an empty nester I guess. Our kids are grown and though we live in the same town, they are on their own. I hear about so many women that seem to fall apart after their kids leave home but I guess I am not one of those women. When our youngest son got married and moved out to start his own family, I had a sense of accomplishment. God had entrusted in me these 2 boys to raise in the nurture and admonishion of God. That day, I fulfilled that task. I had done and said all I could to get them started in the lives they were meant to live. You see, from the day each of them were born, I prayed that God would give me the ability to raise them according to His will. I know that Gene and I were not perfect parents and that we made mistakes, said things we wish we hadn't and reacted in ways we wish we wouldn't have, but we tried to show them God in our lives. We tried to instill in each of them the need to serve and love God above all else, and I know that they are my boys, but I watch their lives and I see God working so I know at least part of what we taught them, sunk in. They are both active in God's service as well as their wives and my awesome grandbabies. There is a saying that goes something like this: " This in no greater joy that to hear that your children walk in the truth". Oh, how it touches my heart and makes me so grateful to God for His blessings and fulfullment of His promises. Of all the wonderful things that my kids do, when I see them serving God, that is what makes me the proudest.
As you can tell, I'm a little sappy, sorry, just how I am. I am at the point in my life that I am very set in my ways, but not afraid to try new things and listen to new ideas, hence the blog. But just because I am not 20 anymore and I don't have some fabulous career that doesn't mean I am not happy. I am overjoyed with life. I am starting my treck through menopause and I am still happy. A little frustrated but happy! God is so good and He knows everything about me. He knows how to listen to my heart on those days I just don't know what to pray. He brings verses to my heart when I need them most. He makes my life complete. That is why I am happy. I hear so many people today talking about all the things they don't have or they need to make them happy. It is all a worldly lie. God is the only one that can provide true happiness. Now, do I get down and have my pitty parties and become discontent with my life? SURE I do, its my human nature; but I also have a spriritual nature that reminds me that God is all I need for true happiness. He reminds me of all the things he has done for me and in my life. I think that is the greatest lesson I have learned from God is to remember to sit down and count my blessings when I get all caught up in the world. Count all the times that I had food to eat, clothes on my back and a place to stay warm and dry. Thank you Lord for your wonderful blessings in my Life. May I never forget what you have done for me and help me never forget to thank you for the things that lay ahead of me. Life is great, even at 49 and I will continue to share it with whoever wants to listen. My verse today was 1 Peter 4: 1&2 that reminds me that I am to please God, not this world and the things in it. Have a great night, talk to you tomorrow!
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