On this day 46 years ago, I was born. I always say it's just another birthday, another day, no biggie..but I guess it is a biggie, because God has given me another day. I am so blessed to have so many friends that care about me and have wished me a Happy Birthday today. I have a great husband, who not only brought me a dozen yellow roses home ~ they are exquisite! He also made me and had waiting when I walked in the house, a fresh pot of coffee with french vanilla cream..my fave and has massaged my tired feet and is in the process of making me a suprise birthday dinner! Friends at work gave me birthday wishes all day and my partner in crime, aka Sharon, brought me flowers and a very funny card.
When I think of all the ways I have been blessed in my 46 years, it really is quite overwhelming! I don't know how much time I have left, could be days, could be years, only the Lord knows the answer to that, but it is my goal to encourage at least one person a day for the rest of my life, to share the Love of God with them and possibily make a difference in their life.
This has been one of my best birthdays ever! It is my wish that anyone that reads this, will experience the same type of Love I have experienced today~my heart is full! May God Bless your lives beyond anything you can even imagine!
Whatever I may be thinking at the time and just want to share with friends you will find it in this blog.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
When Fear and Worry Creep In
We all worry. We shouldn't because God tells us that worry will not add one minute to our lives or be productive in any way, but being human, yep, you guessed it we worry. And then there's fear, when fear creeps in and you allow it to build up and you dwell on it, well, that isn't good either. Worry and fear causes anxiety, which can cause a whole bunch of other problems.
I have Jesus Christ in my life and I know HE is in control of everything, so why do I worry? Because not worrying about things is a hard habit to break. But that is what it is. And God also tells us that he did not give us a spirit of fear, that is from the enemy, satan.
When my husband, fell ill earlier in the week and suffered a mini stroke, you can bet I was worried and afraid of what would happen. How it would affect him, would it go into a full blown stroke? Well, Praise God, it didn't go into a full blown stroke and he is home with me now, recovering, regaining his strength back, but in that small instance where I knew what was happening, I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried or afraid, but on the way to the hospital, I knew God was with me and him and I knew that if it wasn't time for Mike to go home to the Lord, he would be okay.
The problem I have been having this week is worrying about Mike when he is alone. I know he is an adult, not a baby, but what if__________________? The what if's are the worst. So once again I have to remember that God is in Control and He has a plan for all of us. It's my pleasure and privilege to trust him. To have faith that His will for my life and those I love is so much better than I could ever imagine.
So, when worry and fear creep in on me, I give all of it to God and let him deal with them. He reminds us that when we are weary, to take his yoke and let Him carry our burdens, the problem is, how many of us, myself included, really remember that.
I have Jesus Christ in my life and I know HE is in control of everything, so why do I worry? Because not worrying about things is a hard habit to break. But that is what it is. And God also tells us that he did not give us a spirit of fear, that is from the enemy, satan.
When my husband, fell ill earlier in the week and suffered a mini stroke, you can bet I was worried and afraid of what would happen. How it would affect him, would it go into a full blown stroke? Well, Praise God, it didn't go into a full blown stroke and he is home with me now, recovering, regaining his strength back, but in that small instance where I knew what was happening, I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried or afraid, but on the way to the hospital, I knew God was with me and him and I knew that if it wasn't time for Mike to go home to the Lord, he would be okay.
The problem I have been having this week is worrying about Mike when he is alone. I know he is an adult, not a baby, but what if__________________? The what if's are the worst. So once again I have to remember that God is in Control and He has a plan for all of us. It's my pleasure and privilege to trust him. To have faith that His will for my life and those I love is so much better than I could ever imagine.
So, when worry and fear creep in on me, I give all of it to God and let him deal with them. He reminds us that when we are weary, to take his yoke and let Him carry our burdens, the problem is, how many of us, myself included, really remember that.
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