Fear this!

You know there are so many things to experience in life that are missed due to fear. Now this could be a true fear, like being overcome with fear, or a subtle fear. Maybe fear of rejection or fear of failure. Well, it says everywhere in scripture not to be afraid. In fact being fearful means you are not trusting the Lord, and when you are not trusting the Lord, well, that is sin! OUCH! We are by no means perfect people, but WE should be able to trust the Lord. He is faithful and the Bible tells us so! Over the past couple of days I have read about different types of fear, OK Lord I see where this is going, and I have realized that I am fearful person! Why?? I don't know.
If the Lord is for me who can be against me?
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13
Well, I am thinking that this is just ONE of the many ways the enemy starts to work on a person. "Oh yeah, let me fill them fear and doubt and then they will get stuck and and quit trying!" Well, enemy I have NEWS for YOU! I am not going to live that way. I can't! I want to be full of joy and ready to receive what the Lord has for me. I do not want to go around living my life in fear! I know that I can not please everyone, everybody will not always like me or my ideas or my food or whatever.....but I am seeking the Lord and all that other stuff does not matter.
I mean look at David and Goliath.....this little guy fought a huge giant, and won...killed him, with ONLY a sling shot and rock and the Lord took care of the rest! He was TOTALLY trusting the Lord! Go DAVID!
Joyce Meyer is always saying "if we do what we can, the Lord will do the rest!"
The light is finally on! I think I am starting to get it.
When we have expectations in or for anyone else, other than the Lord, we will be disappointed!

"Look! He has placed the land in front of you. Go and occupy it as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has promised you. Don’t be afraid! Don’t be discouraged!" Deut 1:21

Family!

I am so blessed to have such an awesome family! Now I am not saying that we are perfect....but it is pretty darn good! My Mimi has been living in Magnolia for 1 yr. Last July she sold her home, the ONLY home I ever remember her and my grandfather ever living in, to move to an "apartment" at my dad and Brenda's house. This was HUGE for her, but not too long ago she told me "I don't know why I waited so long!". My Mimi just toddles around town ALL the time. She is known on a first name bases at Walgreen's in Decker Prairie and she thinks Brookshire Bros. "rocks".....those were not her exact words, but pretty close. HE HE! She also has recently discovered Wednesday's at the community center where she can play Bridge...Ye HAW! That is HUGE and she loves going there and visiting with friends! I am glad she is here! I am so thankful that my dad and Brenda are in a situation that allowed Mimi to live there, too! I love you MIMI! Daddy and Brenda, MANY, MANY thanks to you guys and Taylor and Tracy too!

Target, Walmart and KIDS!

Would you just look at those sweet faces, aren't they precious? Yeah, until you step foot inside a store!

I used to think it was the red bulls eye...you know red is a fiery color and then you couple that with the whole bulls eye thing which brings out the whole wild, competitiveness stuff.

You know you park your car and start the 10 minute trek to the store...well, it takes US 10 minutes even when we are front row Joes. The kids start gazing at the huge red bulls eyes during the trek into the store, then the automatic doors fly open and they turn into WILD ANIMALS! There are times I have to do a double take to make sure I have not accidentally taken someone elses kids, but no they ARE MINE!

So then I thought Walmart will be better. There is no red bulls eye and Walmart is blue..a nice soothing, relaxing color. But to my surprise the same behavior was noted! What is the deal?

If anyone has any suggestions or ideas..please do share!

Paul tells us that love is patient and kind..but he obviously never went to the store with 3 kids in tow!

Are you contagious?

No, this is not about covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze or how important it is to frequently wash your hands. Although those things ARE important this is about something you WANT to catch. A contagious spirit


Is your spirit contagious?

This is something that I truly want to have but it is real work for me. I mean, I want people to say "What is with her?" and not in a bad way. I want to be peculiar for Christ. Doing because I love him and serving others is what I am called to do, not based on what I feel like doing or think I can or can't do.

Jesus was a servant, I mean he even washed feet!

Our sermon this Sunday was about 6 characteristics of a true servant. Those characteristics are 1) being trustworthy and dependable 2) having genuine concern for others and their needs and not just himself 3) proves himself over an extended period of time - not "fizzling out" over time 4) has a positive outlook even in the face of difficulties 5) serves others even at the cost of great personal sacrifice and hardship..............oohh, that's a tough one! 6) is deserving of honor and esteem for what he does for Christ and others.

I think it is something that people need to be reminded of frequently. You know ministering to someone through actions. Completely removing yourself from the picture. Not doing something because of what's in it for you or how it will effect you, you JUST DO IT!

I love the song Pass it On...It only takes a spark to get a fire glowing, soon all those around can warm up in glowing. That's how it is with God's love once you've experienced it, you spread His love to everyone. You want to pass it on!

Life keeps us busy but lets not take our eyes off of what is really important. You might be just what that person needs today!

Date Night!

What bliss! Last night Brent and I were able to escape the craziness of the Myers Family Home and have a nice dinner to ourselves. You know when you have 3 kids it is really hard to get them all "gone" at the same time, but luckily I live pretty close to Granna and Poppie, Nana and DD and even Auntie Taylor and Auntie Casey watch on occasion. Now I just need to work on Uncle Tracy since Taylor and Casey will be off to college soon! What is the going rate for babysitting these days anyway?

I am so grateful for our "date night" and really realize how important it is to spend 1 on 1 time with your spouse and talk about other things than "kid stuff" or having to say after every 2 words "I am talking wait your turn please!".