Philippians 2:13 - "For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him."
Lately my heart and mind are full of personal desires and desires/drive that I know comes from God. Sorting through this pile of desires/ideas/longings can be overwhelming but He is faithful. I choose to believe that He instills the desire and that He will empower me to do what pleases Him. How freeing!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
La La Crazy Post
Warning: Just a silly, nothing post. Skip if you're looking for depth.
Just recently, I have caught myself thinking about some unusual things happening in my life lately and just can't put it together. It's nothing big really just a few things that I can't get my head around. Examples:
1. Why exactly I have been gifted or lent (by several unassociated friends) a stack of Christian fiction/romance books all by Francine Rivers. I don't read much fiction as a whole (being the self-help junkie that I am!) and can't get over the pictures on the cover of the books; a woman standing looking wistfully out to the horizon with dress beautifully flowing in the breeze. I will read one of them (this is for you Nadeen!) but the fate of the other books is yet to be decided. I just don't get it but the fact that I have 5, yep 5, books on my desk that I have received within the last 10 days must mean something right? Maybe once I'm done reading them I'll acquire the same beautiful gaze and flowing dress. Hmmm.
2. I had a dream last night that Chris was blind and my parents wouldn't take us in. Isn't it a theory that if you dream about losing teeth that money is coming your way? Maybe, loss of an eyeball guarantees something even better. We'll see!
3. My pores grew overnight and I'm obsessed about it. Walking to the kitchen, I'm thinking about my pores. Changing the laundry, I'm thinking about my pores. Sitting in church, I'm thinking about my pores. Remember, beauty products and pore size generally are not high on my priority list. Bizarre.
Maybe Chris will have me admitted to the psych ward. If I'm not returning your calls, assume the worst.
Just recently, I have caught myself thinking about some unusual things happening in my life lately and just can't put it together. It's nothing big really just a few things that I can't get my head around. Examples:
1. Why exactly I have been gifted or lent (by several unassociated friends) a stack of Christian fiction/romance books all by Francine Rivers. I don't read much fiction as a whole (being the self-help junkie that I am!) and can't get over the pictures on the cover of the books; a woman standing looking wistfully out to the horizon with dress beautifully flowing in the breeze. I will read one of them (this is for you Nadeen!) but the fate of the other books is yet to be decided. I just don't get it but the fact that I have 5, yep 5, books on my desk that I have received within the last 10 days must mean something right? Maybe once I'm done reading them I'll acquire the same beautiful gaze and flowing dress. Hmmm.
2. I had a dream last night that Chris was blind and my parents wouldn't take us in. Isn't it a theory that if you dream about losing teeth that money is coming your way? Maybe, loss of an eyeball guarantees something even better. We'll see!
3. My pores grew overnight and I'm obsessed about it. Walking to the kitchen, I'm thinking about my pores. Changing the laundry, I'm thinking about my pores. Sitting in church, I'm thinking about my pores. Remember, beauty products and pore size generally are not high on my priority list. Bizarre.
Maybe Chris will have me admitted to the psych ward. If I'm not returning your calls, assume the worst.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Let The Sun Shine In!
Today has been a go-with-the-flow kind of day. Reese and I were on our way to the library (as we always do on Wednesdays when Georgia is at school) and as we were headed out the door Reese laid down in the snow without snow pants and made the most beautiful snow angel. She didn't seem to mind the sopping wet pants and snow in her pig tails. Instead of rushing to get into dry clothes while attempting to control my frustration, we decided to change into appropriate snow angel clothing, skip the library and play in the snow. She had a blast.
Then, we went to get Georgia from school and instead of trailing directly home for a budget-conscious lunch we went to Noodles and had their favorite Mac. I thought we'd go home after that but nope! We saw geese at the park and HAD to stop. We meandered around at the park, spinning in circles and following bunny tracks in the snow. I thought surely we'd go home after that but...nope! We saw the library and decided to read some books, do a puzzle and drink from the drinking fountain like it was the last water we'd ever taste! The girls had a blast and I completely forgot about my to-do list. Needless to say, a nice break for all!
Wandering though our day brought refreshing and fun. Give it a try!
Then, we went to get Georgia from school and instead of trailing directly home for a budget-conscious lunch we went to Noodles and had their favorite Mac. I thought we'd go home after that but nope! We saw geese at the park and HAD to stop. We meandered around at the park, spinning in circles and following bunny tracks in the snow. I thought surely we'd go home after that but...nope! We saw the library and decided to read some books, do a puzzle and drink from the drinking fountain like it was the last water we'd ever taste! The girls had a blast and I completely forgot about my to-do list. Needless to say, a nice break for all!
Wandering though our day brought refreshing and fun. Give it a try!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
One Step At A Time...
It's been one heck of a ride lately and I'm growing weary. The tears flow more easily and I feel the physical pain of waiting. Seems dramatic but it's true.
I'm clinging to God's promises and most recently am clinging to (parenthesis by Tina):
Phil 4:4 - "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again rejoice! The Lord is near. (I am not alone.) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything (even this circumstance), by prayer and petition, WITH THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think on such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
Here's my deduction -
Step 1 - Rejoice in the Lord
Step 2 - Be gentle, You are not alone!
Step 3 - Be thankful and present your requests to the Big Guy
Step 4 - Peace that transcends will fill me, my heart and mind will be safe
Step 5 - Think on right things (see list above)
Step 6 - Put this all into practice (by God's power) and the God of peace will reign in my life.
So, after this long recap, here's my list of gratitude:
1. God is powerful and transcends every circumstance
2. Reese saying "I'll love you happy"
3. Georgia comparing marsh mellow textures
4. A new vacuum cleaner
5. Home made chicken stock
6. $7.99 birthday balloons that last 1.5 weeks!
7. My 2000 Honda that runs great
8. Friends who want honest and meaningful friendships
9. Parents who love and support
10. My husband making coffee and putting a cup by my bed every a.m.
11. A fun part-time job to fill in the cracks
12. The ability to know exceptional people that challenge me
13. The library
14. My deep freeze
15. A God who knows me better than I know myself
16. A husband who knows and seeks Him
17. Georgia cutting paper repeating, "Thumb always up, thumb always up..."
18. My brother buying me flowers
19. A full life that I have to get to now!
I'm clinging to God's promises and most recently am clinging to (parenthesis by Tina):
Phil 4:4 - "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again rejoice! The Lord is near. (I am not alone.) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything (even this circumstance), by prayer and petition, WITH THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think on such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
Here's my deduction -
Step 1 - Rejoice in the Lord
Step 2 - Be gentle, You are not alone!
Step 3 - Be thankful and present your requests to the Big Guy
Step 4 - Peace that transcends will fill me, my heart and mind will be safe
Step 5 - Think on right things (see list above)
Step 6 - Put this all into practice (by God's power) and the God of peace will reign in my life.
So, after this long recap, here's my list of gratitude:
1. God is powerful and transcends every circumstance
2. Reese saying "I'll love you happy"
3. Georgia comparing marsh mellow textures
4. A new vacuum cleaner
5. Home made chicken stock
6. $7.99 birthday balloons that last 1.5 weeks!
7. My 2000 Honda that runs great
8. Friends who want honest and meaningful friendships
9. Parents who love and support
10. My husband making coffee and putting a cup by my bed every a.m.
11. A fun part-time job to fill in the cracks
12. The ability to know exceptional people that challenge me
13. The library
14. My deep freeze
15. A God who knows me better than I know myself
16. A husband who knows and seeks Him
17. Georgia cutting paper repeating, "Thumb always up, thumb always up..."
18. My brother buying me flowers
19. A full life that I have to get to now!
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