I don't want you to be a Summertime High

 
 
Living for God can be so easy in the summertime because there is less to focus on but the moment I get busy.. I forget all about the One who made it possible for me to do anything. I need to refocus.. regroup and get it together. I need Jesus!

 

Time to turn up the spirituals and listen to some sermons... It's time to have a revival!

 

Fostering The Boys

 

 

I've had stacks of paperwork, books to read, shots, training, classes all to create a home for abused and neglected children. My vision has always been to start a home for girls but its clear that God is sending us B O Y S! My training should be over this week and boy am I glad!  Soon the boys will be settled inside the cottage and we'll be one large family! I'm not really nervous about being a mother, but I am curious to see how they are going to act.

 

 

But, as I await their arrival... I'll give them a really cool home. Monsters Inc. is one of the first movies I saw on a dinner date with God and look at the theme to our hallway? Isn't it awesome?

 

 

 

 

Fight A Good Fight

Lately I've felt very blah and very lazy when I need to be the most productive. So, last night I finally got back in the ring & I finally felt like I could take on the world again. Who would think that having a man swing at your head would make you  come alive. The adreneline rush was just the stress relief I needed to let go and focus on what I want in my life! There are a million things I need to accomplish and boy will I get through it all! After having a great night in the ring, I told my earthly father and he sent me a very discouraging message and for a few minutes I wanted to send him the most hurtful message I could think of. And then I remembered that God didnt call me to act like that. Because the people closest to me arent really sure what God is doing in my life, they say mean and hurtful things. People always reject things they dont understand. Remember that when you are fighting for God dont jump on the other team because the devil made you upset ... God already won the battle dont get in the way 

The Story of Judah

The story of Judah is special to my walk with Christ. As I was taking on a new job it left me in the woods alone and a longed for a dog for protection and companionship. I told God the desires of my heart and I let Him know I was looking to Him for guidance. Money was a little tight but I figuered friendship and security was worth it.

So, I went to the animal shelter to find the perfect pooch. I had premeditated the idea of getting a Pomeranian because I act like one and I thought it would be a perfect match. When I entered the Animal Shelter doors I had my mind set on a Pomeranian expecting them to be hard to find and guess what ... There she was! I had named her Calvary. I walked her for a bit, trying to feel for a connection. When I left I couldnt get her face out of my mind.  But, I wouldn't make that decision because I hadn't heard from God.  

It Just So Happens... 

My boss was planning on getting two dogs for the Children's Ranch and just before the Animal Shelter closed, she asked me to pack up the kids and meet her there. She said, we could pick two dogs , the children could pick one and the other one was up for me to decide. When I got to the shelter the dog I had my eyes on was gone. She had been shipped off to rescue and was very ill. So, I had to find a new one. I looked high and low and I found the one who seemed timid at first but was a ball of spunk once she got some loving. When I gazed into her eyes, I said, "Judah" and she moved toward the cage. I knew right then she was the one. She was so high up , I had to get someone to get her out of the cage and we connected.

She is proof that God will provide you with the desires of your heart and trust Him, He can make a way.

Hardwork WILL pay off.

Nothing is going to be handed to you. You must put in HARDWORK. " If God has brought you to it, he'll bring you through it." Dont be so quick to give up! Keep your head up and keep working hard! God has this all in control. 

He's got it under control

God is moving and working but I dony know whats going on because He's got it all worked out. I had a stable job as an Assistant  Hall Director of a residence hall          at the university I attend. I was feeling unfufilled and well God opened a door for me to become a House Parent for abused and neglected children. When I was offered the position, I saw it as a great opportunity but I needed to consult God. I didnt want to be wandering in the Wilderness. I wanted to be in the Will of God. Weeks had passed and the owner of the Childrens home called me to discuss it. I jad talked to God about my future and the financial struggle my family faces and well I decided to take a leap of faith and take the job. The job is very intense but God is calling me to trust Him.  Sundays message encouraged me to continue to praise God in the tough times because He's got it all under control.