Daily Bread

I was reading this morning's Daily Bread online devotional and it really spoke to my heart. I wanted to share part of it with you.

Jesus whispers “I am with you”
In the hour of deepest need;
When the way is dark and lonesome,
“I am with you, I will lead.” —Morris


First make sure you are with Him, then you can be sure He’ll be with you.

What a comfort it is to know that the Maker of the stars, Creator of the sun, Artist of the flowers, is OUR God. We are His. I can't imagine, nor do I want to, what life's problems would be if I wasn't in the Lord's hands. He (as the song says) is my strong Tower, Shelter over me. Thank the Lord.

It has been BEAUTIFUL here these past few days. It is Thursday already too, I can hardly believe how time flies! My nephew is graduating, and it seems like just yesterday he was so young. My goodness, I hope I take sime to savour each moment of life, it is a blessing. Good or bad, we are here for a reason. I don't seem to have anything more, but I hope you all have a wondermous day out there!!!

Cold Soup

I heard a story today...a family had a little boy, he grew and grew, never saying a word. The older he got, he still didn't speak. The doctors determined there wasn't anything medically wrong with him, but for some reason, he just didn't speak. One day, in his teens, his mother was making his lunch. Out of the blue he said "the soup is cold". Astonished that he had just spoke for the very first time, she asked him why he had never spoken before. He told her, "well up until this point, things have been pretty good." As I thought about this, a point was made how we don't want our relationship with God to be like this. Only speaking to Him when things are rough. These past few weeks, the Lord has so taken care of me and kept me. He always has, but He knows our trials and what each one of us face daily. I really have felt His nearness and keeping power and strength. In my weakness, He is made strong. But, I do NOT want to forget that, the NEED of Him, just to live and make it through each moment of the day. On fire, each and every day, in Service to Him for He is MY Creator, Friend, God, Savior, Comforter, my Everything.

Today and yesterday were really really good. Yesterday was uber fun, because I got to go yard saleing almost all morning and part of the afternoon. So fun. We had a fun day, just me and my momma. I am so glad she is my momma. I love you momma. :) Part of my super cool yard sale finds yesterday were lights. You know how brass finish fixtures are "out." Well, I have been wanting to change my fixtures for awhile, update them ya know. However, fixtures are pricey. Yesterday the second yard sale I went to, they had two fixtures that I really liked and were the rubbed bronze finish. Guess what, ONE DOLLAR each. I got both. Then, we went into this community yard sale and they had a whole set of matching fixtures for sale, but I only wanted the chandelier for above my dining room table. Well, the only reason they were out there was because they bought a new house and wanted different fixtures. This one is a heavy iron , will have to take a pic I guess, that is antiqued creamy white colored. My walls are dark dark brown and pale creamy yellow, so I thought it would look good against the colors. It does! I got that one for 15, and you would normally spend probably 120 (guessing) for it. I thank the Lord, just stuff like that is so neat. He gives us the desires of our hearts, no matter big or small! My daddy hung all three fixtures for me today. Yay! Thanks Dad. Love you!

It is late, good night everyone!

Not Much

Not much going on these days. The Lord has been really helping me with some things that I need His strength for daily. He has also been teaching me what it means to praise Him in all things. The Advice To Members says not to give in to discouragement or despondency, and sometimes it is easy to do that, but when I learn to praise Him in all things then I won't give in to those sad feelings. :)

Work is going good. My boss thinks the owner will really like me, so I am glad about that. The owner has been out on Family business for two or three months, so I have yet to meet her. I am kind of nervous, but God gives us the strength for all things, right. :)

I have been riding my bike alot, well more than usual. Went six miles on Sunday and six on Tuesday. I think it's six, anyway on Sunday I was really wore out and I just kept praying and that scripture came to mind about how we can do all things through Christ because He is our strength. Guess what, I made it! Thank You Jesus!!

I also won tickets to a concert from the Christian Radio Station here today. It's funny, in Nashville they have "the fish" and I STILL call our station here (which I grew up listening to, and you'd think I would be used to the name) the fish! I am rambling...sigh ;) Anyway, I was caller number five! It was exciting. I called my mom and I was so happy and I was like "mom I just won tickets!" and she thought I said something like I got a speeding ticket, needless to say when she realized, her enthusiasm wasn't as high as mine. hehe. Well i will chat atcha all later.

God is Good

The Lord is so good to all of us. I know I could give Him more praise and Honor, and I want to learn to truly praise Him in "all things". I am so glad He loves me through the mountains and the valleys, and encourages me to a closer relationship with HIM.

I would desire your prayers. I am still having trouble eating and know that I need to just give it to the Lord, all my fear and worry. So your prayers are appreciated.

Did some work in the yard tonight, felt good. Just being outside really perks me up sometimes. My dad is coming over later tonight to turn my sprinkler/irrigation valve on. I couldn't do it as it seems I am not strong enough.

Work has been busy, and the week has flown by. I am still really enjoying seeing all of the kids. We have a bulletin board that I change monthly to go kinda with that months theme. Like April showers bring may flowers is this months board. Well for May I wanted something really bright, and flowery, and viney, and butterfly ish, so I found this really cool pic on Word. I printed it out, and the participants and one of the staff are drawing it for me. Adding their own touches, it's going to be so cool, simply because it holds a piece of each different person that worked on it. Not just something I put together to make cute. Many hands made it into what it is. I am excited for May to roll around to hang it up. :)

I hope yall have a great night. :)

A Wish For You

I wish you a wonderful Easter. Remembering the true meaning, Jesus. He who died so that we might be free, healed, comforted, restored, renewed. He deserves my praise, so thank you Lord for all You have done for me, and all You are, and that You will continue to help me day by day. I need my Jesus each day. Thank You Lord.

Hypochondriac

I really need yall's prayers. Since Damon passed away, I have really had a fear of not being able to breathe. This throat thing has took me for a loop, I am scared nearly all hours I am awake. I know where fear comes from, I know. I have been praying, trust me. But your prayers are appreciated too. I went for a checkup with the doctor today and she said I was fine...but I ate lunch today, and since then it feels like I have a lump or something in my throat. Please pray. Love yall.

Turns Out...

...I scratched my throat. They did an x-ray and the fry was no longer there. I just thought the fry was still there because it felt that way, but it was really only the scratch the fry created and the swelling. So, I was put on an all liquid diet yesterday, and then soft foods today. I just ate some very YUMMMMY soup. It is one thing to give up food for whatever reason, but to have to give it up because you can't eat it, makes you really start to want stuff. Like a steak. MMMMM. That will have to wait though. I go back to the doctor tomorrow just to make sure she thinks I am doing okay.

Lesson one, chew chew chew your food. I thought I had, but guess I was wrong.

Lesson two, french fries taste good, but are monsters. ;)

Lesson three, they are bad for me anyways...so I guess I may not eat them again for a VERY long time.

My Throat

This may sound strange...but please pray for my throat. i was eating dinner tonight and something went down crossways. Now 6 hours later it still feels stuck and it bothers me. :( :( Please pray. thanks.

Procrastinate

I remember being a kid and having a bed time. I believe I had the thought, how cool it was going to be when i was "older" so i could establish my own bed time. Now I am an "adult" and I need that bed time back. I really do need to make myself go to bed earlier. Makes the next day/routine go so much better. I am procrastinating at getting to sleep though. I will finish this blog, do my devotions, and hit the hay.

I cleaned the house today. Shew, I got a lot done and it feels good to get it done to. :) I also got some more of the yard work done today also. I am nearly all ready for summer. Okay, well, nighty night. :)

Don't Do It

So, my mom is thinking about getting rid of her blog. I don't want her to. Check out her blog http://kdbaby1.blogspot.com/ and leave her a comment as to why you don't want her to delete her blog either. :(

HEEEEY

Nothing much to report. Another day that the Lord has made, and I am thankful to Him for it. My prayer is that each and every day, I draw closer to Him and bless Him with my actions, thoughts, and words. :)

Work was really busy today. :) Made the time go by real quicklike. I am so thankful for my job, and how God provided for me. I especially enjoy the participants. I feel like I am a part of their good experience at the center, and that, to me- is so cool. There is one girl who comes in, she has down syndrome and I just love her to pieces, but I taught her to say "peace out" and put her hands in a peace sign over her chest. I just love it! I know, its not much, but its enjoyable to me!

well thats all yall. Have a good night!! :)