Strength August 13, 2009
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2 Corinthians 12:9-10 ~ But he (the Lord) said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Last night a friend of mine sent me a message that both touched my heart and made me think. She said that she has “never known a stronger, more loving woman” in her life. That really caught me off guard. It’s hard to see that in myself. I may look strong on the outside, but often on the inside I feel so overwhelmed by the direction my life has gone.
The verse above came to mind last night as I thought about the words of my friend. It also reminded me of the words of an older woman at church more than two years ago. It was probably between six months to a year after my husband had died and she told me I was a great example to her and others in the strength I displayed through my adversity.
Many times I feel weak and the only strength I have is Christ’s power that rests on me because His power is made perfect in my weakness. It is not my strength that people see, it is God’s power shown through me.
Asking for help June 27, 2009
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It has been a very long time since I’ve written. I have been very busy since tax season ended. I cannot believe that June is nearly over already. Summer started off busy and will be over before I know it.
I would say the one thing I hate (and I don’t use that word very often) the most about being alone is asking for help. It seems like I always need help with things such as cleaning out the gutters or moving big things. The last big rain we had washed tons of sand onto my sod. I was just outside shoveling it and was exhausted before I was even half done. I’m sure it wouldn’t be a big deal for many, but I don’t want the sod beneath the sand to die. I shoveled as long as I could and decided I would try some more tonight. It’s already been on there for a week. Many shovels would certainly make light work. I also need to find a way to barricade the sand so it won’t continue to pour onto my sod every time it rains. But just looking at the work involved brings me to tears.
My husband took care of things like these. And when he needed help he would call his buddies. My buddies are women/mothers who are busy with their families. There are men at church who are more than willing to help, but I know they are busy with their families and their own to-do lists. I HATE the fact that I have to ask for help.
Finished April 16, 2009
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Wow! I am so glad that tax season is finally over. I worked more hours this year than I have in any of the past 10 years at this job. Today has been so strange….like cleaning up after a storm. I think we all just feel like doing nothing. The hustle and bustle is gone and the pace has definitely slowed. Things will continue to be busy….we have April 30 due dates and lots of May 15 due dates. I just won’t have to work overtime anymore.
I look forward to writing more now that tax season is over. Have a great day!
A Word March 25, 2009
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Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. ~ Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)
Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own. (The Message version)
This verse was one of my daily Bible verses on Monday. I just love this verse. All we have to do is call on the Lord and He will reveal things to us; as long as we are seeking that relationship with Him. I can say from experience that this is certainly true. It is very exciting when God reveals marvelous and wondrous things to me. I am always amazed and in awe of God when He does this for me. As I have grown closer to God in the past year and a half, I have noticed that no matter what was going on in my life, the Lord always had me reading a book (by Christian authors) that applied so directly to what I was feeling and going through at the time. It was and is simply amazing; He does answer us and tell us wondrous things.
May God tell you marvelous and wondrous things as you call on Him.
Working March 19, 2009
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I have many things in my head that I would like to share. As an accountant, you could say that I’m pretty busy right now. Last week I worked 60 hours. In and of itself, that’s not super hard; however, as a single parent it’s exhausting. By the end of the week I was drained.
I was watching Joyce Meyer on tv last night and I liked what she said about spending time with God. Don’t compare your time spent with God to that of other people. As I’m working long hours, I tend to feel so far away from God. I can’t get up any earlier and I’ve been going to bed between 8:30 and 9:30. There’s just no time. Joyce said that some people can pray 3 hours while some pray just 2 minutes but talk to God all day long. Well, I fit into the latter category.
She also mentioned how someone might read through the Bible three times in two years, but not learn anything. How many people who have been meditating on a single verse for a week go around bragging about that? Well, I would say that’s me. God draws us near in different ways. I tried reading through the Bible; I read through several different books in the Bible. But I couldn’t even tell you what I read. God speaks to me through devotionals, Christian authors (especially those who reference scriptures in their books), and music. He really speaks to my heart through these methods. Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t spend as much time with God as someone else. As long as you seek a personal relationship with Him, He will use the method that works best for you.
This is My Story March 9, 2009
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God has really laid it on my heart to share my story and to encourage others. I never realized that through all my pain I could encourage and bless others. I have never been one to share with others about God. But, He changed my life in a way that all I want to do is share with others about His faithfulness and loving-kindness.
In May 2006, my father-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. On August 15, 2006 my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and in September of 2006, our babysitter of 7 years was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. In October, my husband died at the age of 38 leaving me widowed with three small kids (2 ½, 5, and 7 at the time). The single most difficult part of that is seeing my kids (especially my son) grow up without their dad who loved us all very much. It just breaks my heart. In February of 2007 our babysitter died and in March 2007 my father-in-law died. Yes, it was a very difficult time for all of us but God was with us through it all.
I would have to say that from July 2006 until September 2007 I was really in a “zone.” God was with me and I clung to Him with everything I had. When I look back on it now, there is so much I can’t remember. I was just trying to survive and help my kids survive too. How much more could we take?
And then, without realizing it at the time, God’s healing began to take place. The following passages were the first eye-openers I had. God was speaking to me.
1 Peter 5:6-11 (New International Version) ~ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ~ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Open Eyes February 13, 2009
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Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. ~ Psalm 119:18
I try to read devotionals in the morning and after I finished this morning and looked down, this verse was on the back cover of one of the devotionals. It really stood out to me. I just pray that when I read the Bible or read my devotions that the Lord will open my eyes to all the marvelous things his Word says and that I will apply those principles to my life.
Hello world! February 4, 2009
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Well, here I go. I’m not sure how to start out….I guess with the title of my blog.
casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, ~ 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NKJV)
My desire is to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ….every time the enemy comes at me with doubts and fears, I will stand on the Word of God.
