Missing It

Sunday morning I was whizzing around the house trying to get myself and everyone else ready for church. Though I love going to church...ON TIME...the "getting there" can be be a bit stressful. I spend so much time trying to direct others that they become used to not directing themselves. Well I was feverishly attempting to pulverize a wrinkle out of my eight year old's shirt when my husband Dwane called me over. He said "Come and worship with me." I stopped my spinning immediately and my mind flashed to the bible account of Mary, Martha and Jesus. Martha was so busy trying to make everything ready at home for Jesus that she almost missed the most important part--HIM. He had to call her twice to get her attention. Like Martha--I almost missed the best part of my day--the opportunity to worship at Jesus' feet. Thank You Lord for reminding me that my relationship with you is priority. Amen:)

...And Away She Goes....

My 2nd daughter just left with car keys in hand. She's off to face the road and the world...without me. I've admittedly been procrastinating about letting drive on her own but I've finally relented. I'm learning that the more you try to control every aspect of your life--the more out of control you can become. So...I'm just trusting God with her, me and...my car...lol:)

A New Day

When I think of a new day I initially think of fresh green fields and happy times. Yes that can be true and hopefully predominant. Sometimes a new day represents challenges that may not be so enjoyable but as a follower of Christ---very purposeful. I'm excited because God has blessed me to marry a wonderful man. We are 31 days into our new life together and yes it is a new day for us. We are happy and look forward with positive expectation towards the future. With that said...we will have challenges and issues BUT nothing that we can't work through together with Christ at the healm. No we are not in control and quite honestly--THAT would be quite scary. God is good and His promises are yea and AMEN!

Love The One You're With

I know it's been a while since I posted. I am now recouping and regrouping since the death of my wonderful husband of 20 years--Darryl. He passed away on November 24, 2009 and I am still in disbelief that he is actually gone. I know that he is with Jesus and rejoicing in heaven but it's hard. I miss him and so do our children Leah, Whitney and Evan. I must say though "D" left his mark on the world. He connected with and impacted more people in his 44 years than most do in a lifetime. I honor his life, love and passion for souls. He loved people and always went out of his way to reach one more. I've learned a lot from him and I admit I wish I had appreciated all the little things that made him special just a bit more.

When those we love are here with us it's easy to take them for granted--assuming they'll always be there-- but tomorrow isn't promised to anyone. I was at a birthday celebration recently and a woman there was complaining about how annoyed she was that her husband wouldn't stop squeezing the toothpaste tube in the middle. Gosh I'd love to be saying that about "D' right now . Listen--enjoy who you love NOW while they are still here--living, loving and still breathing all around you. Let them squeeze the toothpaste tube in the middle and leave their bed messy once in a while--who cares? There's a song that says to "Love The One You're With". Sound advice if you ask me. Selah.

Bad Body Talk

There is an interesting question being asked at the Internet Cafe. That question is :"What is one message that your "tape recorder" (mind) is playing over and over in your head that is a lie?
God's Word is the only thing that has the power to change our minds. His truth is the only way to erase a lie."

Well one of the things that replays in my mind relates to my body. Every time I look in the mirror I began to look at myself with an overly critical eye. Thoughts like, "Your too heavy" and "You'd be happier if you're stomach were flatter" turn into words that pronounce a curse instead of a blessing. It says in Proverbs 18:21 NIV that "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. " God does not want us speaking words that will cause death to our self image. He is the potter and we are the clay--His workmanship that should always be in the process of becoming what HE wants us to be! When I begin to walk confidently in my Father(full hips and all) maybe it will encourage someone else to do the same.

God can and will use you--the WHOLE you---for His Glory. Begin to accept the wonderful way in which He fashioned you while in the process of caring for your "temple". Our beautifully different bodies are just the outer casing that we need to be a better stewards over, not the dictators of our destinies..

I have to make a conscious decision every day to resist the lies and speak only truth over my body and life because I know His grace is sufficient to walk me through every side and SIZE of my life!


"Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is." Romans 12:2

Dear Lord ,
Thank you for custom designing me in such a wonderful way. Forgive me for the times when I accepted the lie that Your work called my body is not good enough. Help me to accept myself and become a good steward over my temple and may I present a reflection to others that pleases you. In Jesus' Name--Amen!

Warm Wishes,
Lisa