Do not be afraid.

“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic… for the Lord your God with personally go ahead of you.  He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

Our neighbors next door have 2 dogs, an older black collie type and a young black and white bird dog.  Kennedy loves seeing them; actually she loves seeing any dog.  Kennedy has been in love with dogs and puppies since she was a baby.  She loves to look at them, watch them play and petting them.  She really likes it when they are outside when she is.

Lexi on the other hand is completely opposite.  Whenever the dogs next door are outside and start barking she freaks out.  There is a fence that separates our yard from theirs so there is no threat of them getting to her.  Yet she stills cries when they jump up and down and bark.  Even if she is in the house and can hear them she runs to the opposite end of the living room crying until Scott or I pick her up to comfort her.  Lexi has a built in fear and needs her mom or dad to help her through it.

We all have things or situations we fear that cause us to run away crying.  The question is who/what do you turn to for comfort?  Personally I tend to run to food for comfort.  When I am afraid and upset I go to the kitchen and find something to ease my mind and feelings.  What I am learning to do is turn to God, to run to his arms for comfort.  It is hard to be open and honest with God.  And that is one thing that is on my list of things to work on in 2011.  I want God to take the place of the food I use to comfort my anxious heart and mind.  I know that God wants that to.

“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.” Psalm 94:19

Until next time~

The way God works.

I love watching God work in the lives of those around me.  Today I got the honor of meeting the boyfriend of one of my best friends.  My friend Jolean is such a wonderful person.  She is so sweet and always looking out for those around her.  A few years ago she came out of a bad relationship and could of easily given up hope of finding the person that would love her like she deserves.  

Meeting Dan today was such an honor for me because I know how happy he makes her.  He is such a nice, sweet guy.   Like the rest of us their life isn't perfect.  Dan has been out of work for quite some time now and at the same time Jolean has been looking for new work.  But they remain supportive of each other, knowing that God is going to take them where He needs them to be.  This week alone they both had job interviews at places that would be great for both of them.

I've told Jolean to let me know when to start practicing her wedding cake and believe that someday I will be doing just that.  I am so happy for her and Dan, God has definitely brought them together for a reason.

Until next time~

New year, new changes

Well, the new year is here.  And like most people in the world I have some new goals to set for 2011.  This year we are going to have 4 separate categories for our goals; Personal, Family, Couple and Financial.  Scott and I haven't sat down yet to hammer out the last 3 categories yet and I haven't worked out all the details of my personal goals.  But I will let you in on some things that I am going to work on this year.

I am going to work on:

Eating healthier.  I know that I don't eat as many fruits and veggies as I should.

Reading 20 books.  This one will be easy, I love to read!

Being a more patient mom.  This one will need lots of prayers.

Becoming the woman God wants me to be.  Again, this one will need lots of prayers.

These are just some of the things on my list.  I know there are a few more that I will add.  And I know that the only way I am going to change is with God's help.  He is the only one that knows my true potential.  God is full of so much power and strength that I would be a fool to not tap into some of that and ask for his help.  Here's to a new year!

Until next time~