It has been almost a year since I have posted here.  My walk with Jesus sure has changed in some ways.  I did a Proverbs 31 study a few weeks ago and it was really challenging!  I want so badly to be a Godly woman.  I have learned that my first place of ministry is here at home.  Taking care of my marriage (husband), my family (my boys), and my home.  God comes first, then my DH, then the boys, then everyone else.  It's a different path to take to take this into action.  The world says I should be out working to help support my family financially.  The church says I should be out doing God's work.  But the first place God says I should minister is here at home.  I'm somewhat tired and getting ready to go to bed, I just can't remember the scripture right now....

I don't use that as an excuse to not do for others when prompted by the Holy Spirit.  I've been feeling very impressed to go to Jarez, Mexico when I get a passport and am financially able.  But I have to have my family taken care of first. 

God is so good!  I just love Him so much and am so grateful for everything I have and everything I do!

Blessings to y'all,
Elizabeth

Blessings

Why are we amazed at the blessings of God? He loves us, they are part of His promises. Yet, at times we are simply amazed! At least I am. That's because, for me, there are times I don't "feel" like I deserve them. But I'm made by God. I belong to God. So if I'm so specially made, then I deserve all that God will give to me.

Now that the Christmas parade is over with, and the Christmas play is almost here. I can relax some. School is still going on for the boys. I still have to get decorations out for Christmas. But I want God in the middle of everything this year. More than any before.

Till tomorrow.. Be blessed!
Elizabeth

How many times?

How many times can I be expected to be forgiven by God for messing up? When asked, Jesus said we are to forgive 70 times 7. I am told that if we ask, God will forgive us. In this walk of mine with Jesus, I'm closer to him than I was before. However, I'm still a far from him.

I started reading books on Courtship and found myself wanting to be closer to Jesus than ever. I have been praying more than ever. I read his word daily and spend time with him alone daily. But I want an even closer relationship with him. In reading these books, I have found references to a Godly woman, wife and mother. The scripture references in there are ones I am familiar with but don't always practice. Why would I expect my boys to grow up to be Godly men when I feel like I'm failing in being a Godly woman? The answer for me is this....I have not arrived there yet. That will happen the day I go to heaven. I'm a work in progress. I am closer to Jesus than I was before and I have a better handle on my temper with God's help than before. So when it gets the best of me before I can ask for God's help with a situation, I can and do go before my Lord, ask to be forgiven and ask for the help I need to not do that again. Then I go to the boys and ask them to forgive me.

The lessons learned are learned by both the boys and me. I love my boys, my husband and my Lord!

Have a great day all! And may your walk with Jesus be close.
Elizabeth

Another busy day!

Good morning y'all! This morning I've re-started laundry, loaded the dishwasher, and checked my email. I've been praying this morning about today. Things are going to be busy and I need to let the Lord orchestrate the whole day! This year I'm in charge of the Christmas float for the Art Club. Today we are going to be putting it together. I have to call Patrick's (my DH) to see if he is in town to move the flatbed trailer to town. If not Patrick will have to re-arrange his schedule to help me. Then I have a window to finish painting for Christmas. Then, music lessons in town for the boys. THEN to church to work on the set for the Christmas play. Whew... not sure I can get it all done today. I'm going to try, which is why I need God's help.

Lord, thank you for all the blessings you have given to me. I'm grateful for the very breath I breathe. I come to you this morning asking you to be in my day, the whole day. Be with me as I help the boys with their school work. Be with me as I'm driving to town and church. Be with me as I am arranging to get the trailer to town. Be with me as we work on the float and windows. Be with me and let me follow your will today. Let me be calm about things today. And if something doesn't work out, let me have your peace and know that something better is on it's way. Lord, I ask you to be with my friends and family. Bless them abundently, Lord, with health and good finances and peace this time of the year! All these things I ask in Jesus name, AMEN!

Have fun today all! I know I am.
Elizabeth

Getting Started

Good morning y'all! This is how I start my posts on facebook each morning. I've been wanting to start a blog for some time now. Been thinking lately about my walk with Jesus. Wanting to get closer to Him than ever. The scriptures say pray without ceasing. A main way for me to get closer to Him. In this busy busy world, it's easy to lose that connection at times. I don't want to do that. If it means I'll slow down on some things in my life, then so be it.

I'm wanting to do things different this Christmas too. Not sure how yet. Need to pray some more about this. Haven't got into the Christmas "spirit" yet.

Have a busy day ahead of me. School this morning with the boys. A Christmas float art project to help the boys finish. We made an almost 6 foot paper mache cactus. Our Christmas parade theme is Cowboy Christmas. And I'm in charge of the Art club float. then we are off to run a few errands in town. Music theory class after that. Have to be at church by 4 to work on the set for our Christmas play. AND church tonight. :) See what I mean about a busy life?

Be blessed today!
Elizabeth