Reflection unrecognized

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Grace, Raw, Reflections, truth

Have you ever looked in the mirror and did a double take – almost as if you forgot what you looked like?

I have.

In fact, the mirror was the LAST thing I wanted to look at because it reminded me of all the things that needed to change (in my heart) but was NOT willing to change (remember my last post….. way loooooong ago…. “No one wanted to change”).  As much as that statement had an impression on me – the effects of actually experiencing it has left a scar I hope to never forget!

• I don’t ever want to forget the fact that we can ALL fall flat on our face
• I don’t ever want to take advantage of my relationship with The Lord. I don’t want to think it’s ok to “miss” my time with Him today just because I had time with Him yesterday – make sense?
• I don’t ever want to forget that the moment we judge someone else’s short comings or weakness’, we better be darn sure we get ready to be tested with those SAME short comings or weakness’.
• and there’s plenty more not to EVER forget……………

…..Such as….. 

• He is faithful & Keeps His word (Deuteronomy 7:9)
• He establishes and guards us (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
• He is unchanging (Malachi 3:6)
• He warns us and allows US to make our OWN decisions/choices (Deuteronomy 30:19)
• He is NEAR to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18)
• He satisfies – He fills (Psalm 107: 9)
• He is gracious AND compassionate (Psalm 111:4)

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever” Psalm 111:10

Lift your head…. CHOOSE – PLEASE choose LIFE!! We stay in the wilderness, at times, because we truly don’t want to let go of our sin – the sin that so easily entangles us – that feel good sin – even the sin that no one knows about – no matter how “acceptable” (like gluttony or caffeine addiction). 

Deuteronomy 30:19

“I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, “

Glo 😉 

(((((hugs))))

This is it!

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a new day, Forgiveness, Grace

Talk about a break…… Its exactly two months since my last post 😮 Is anyone out here? “Is this thing one?”

To whomever is still hanging in – I just want to ((hug)) your neck for your grace and mercy. I have thought about you and this little neck of the woods so much MORE than you know – trust me!!!

Needless to say, I may have been “knocked” down, but definitely NOT out. Two steps forward, three steps back……. or vise versa :p

Anywho, today is day 25 of a 30 day challenge my Pastor “challenged” us with in order to read through the gospel in 30 days. The section of passage for today was John 5-7 and I almost got knocked off my chair as I came across this verse:

“Therefore they said to Him, “What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God! Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent“. John 5:28,29

Why did I almost get knocked off my chair you ask. Well because I’ve doing a lot of “working” instead of BElievING!

I had forgotten the heart behind this blog.

• It was never meant to overwhelm me as much as it has (only because I was the one doing the “work” – or at least that’s how I felt).
• It was never meant to shift my focus from just sharing my heart along with my experiences and how God graciously uses this jacked up sister in spite of herself  – to an being more consumed than I care to admit about what people think or what people are saying or how much feedback I get.

You see, The work of God is that I believe in him whom He sent – period. If I received confirmation about this blog, then I’m to do it no matter what. Even if or when It doesn’t make sense. Even if or when it feels like no one is benefiting – after all, am I more worried about the praise of man that the praise of my Lord? Ouch!

Thought to ponder: “Do we believe Jesus for our eternity, yet doubt Him in our day-today??

Happy Valentine’s Day Sweet Friend.  🙂

HUGE ((((hug))))!!

Glo 😉

Am I the only one?

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Blogging pangs, Grace, More Grace, patience

Oh boy… Here we go again… A “sight” delay in our communication.. Oops..

I feel like I could just “spew” out all the why’s and all the distractions, but I’ll spare you (and me) that and ask for some grace and mercy. Is that cool with you?

I’m so blessed by you!! Although we don’t chat often, I am thinking of you constantly!! I think about how very much we may have in common; busyness, distractions, crazy families, loneliness, tears, joy, laughter, hysteria, and every emotion/life circumstance that comes in between (I hope this is still sparing you and I, hahahhaha).

Have you ever felt as if you were the only one going through a particular something or even thinking a certain way on a particular something? Have you ever stood and looked around and said:

• “Am I the only one that sees something wrong with this picture”?
• “Am I the only one dealing with this rebellious teen”?
• “Am I the only one dealing with this family drama?
• “Am I the only one……….?

It’s a terrible feeling. That feeling that you’re all alone in something.

Although the enemy of our souls would like us to believe and feel all alone; My Dear Friend, I am here to tell you that we are most definitely NOT alone!!!  We have more company in our situations that you can imagine. And moreover, we have plenty in our same situations that have walked THROUGH by the grace of God. They’re out there – trust me!!!

“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrew 4:15

Not only do we have people amongst us, we have our High Priest who sympathizes like NO ONE else – Amen!!

I love you sweetie pies!!!

You are NOT the only one and you are NOT alone!!!

Praise You Father!!!

Thank You Father that you are but a breathe away from Your children… Thank You Father that You bore our shame so we wouldn’t have to… Thank You Father for the grace that You have lavished on us… Thank You Father that we can come boldly before Your throne with the expectation of pure acceptance… Thank You Father that we can throw off that thing or things that hinder us… Thank You Father that NONE of this life is about US… NONE of it… NONE!!! Thank You!!!

Always

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Confidence, Encouragement, Grace, Mercy

Yep.. Its been a while.. A long while (yet again).

Life. Time. Priorities. Distractions.

Although I’ve been “away”, I have not stopped thinking about you. I have not stopped praying for you to be encouraged.

I love you with the love of the Lord sweet friend. And while people may be inconsistent, unfaithful & ever-changing; know that The Lord is NOT.

Malachi 3:6 “I the LORD do not change…”

Psalm 36:5 “Lord, your constant love reaches the heavens; your faithfulness reaches the skies.”

Hebrews 7:25 “….. He always lives to make intercession for them”

With all that is within me I will praise the Lord. I will not hang my head low. I choose to stand erect in confidence….. Not because of anything that I could ever do or say… But in the Confidence that He who saved me is faithful. He will complete what He’s started in me [and in you].

He ALWAYS makes intercession for US! AMEN!!

Glo 😉