Our immediate family Christmas get together was today. Ironically, if my parent's were alive they would be celebrating their 62 wedding anniversary today. Dad would have bought her the traditional chocolate covered cherries and we would have heard the story again of how they met and married. Live goes by fast and tkes a lot of twist and turns along the way.
I wanted a Family portrait of our ever extending family before time gets away from us. Brooke Vandiver agreed to help me with this dream and she made it a reality. I can not wait to get the pictures back so I can print and post them. She will never know how much I appreciate her for this.
We gathered at Allen and Jennifers home, took pictures out side. Jennifer found a family pose that was adorable so Brooke took the idea and ran with it. The grandbabies were adorable.
We then went in to a wonder pot of Taco soup that Jennifer prepared. Tim bought a Ham and rolls. We thanked Our Lord and Savior for Life, Love and food then ate together. It was delightful. The children played for a little while together and the boys played music. we girls talked for a while and got caught up on each other's lives.
After a while we sit around and Allen gave out the gifts. We opened and thanked each other then returned to playing, talking, and playing instruments and singing. It was a wonderful time of loving each other.
Saturday, December 24
Wednesday, November 30
November: A month of Thanksgiving
This month is a month of graditude. We have several birthday's this month.
My dad passed away Dec 7, 2008 his birthday was Nov. 25th. I honor him, he was a good dad.
My granddaughter Bailey turned 4 on Nov. 16 and she shares a birthday with my daughter in law, Jenn who is now 25.
My daughter in law, Sandy and her twin sister, Candy turned 29 on Nov 18.
My son Mickey had his 30th birthday Nov. 19th and Tim picked up his 6 month key chain.
Tim's dad, Ralph turned 75 on Nov 21. He will argue you down that he is only 74.
So much to be thankful for.
My dad passed away Dec 7, 2008 his birthday was Nov. 25th. I honor him, he was a good dad.
My granddaughter Bailey turned 4 on Nov. 16 and she shares a birthday with my daughter in law, Jenn who is now 25.
My daughter in law, Sandy and her twin sister, Candy turned 29 on Nov 18.
My son Mickey had his 30th birthday Nov. 19th and Tim picked up his 6 month key chain.
Tim's dad, Ralph turned 75 on Nov 21. He will argue you down that he is only 74.
So much to be thankful for.
Monday, October 31
August through October
For the past 3 months I have been working on an inventory of my life. I have made a lot of discoveries. Tim and I have been working on our debt free plan we started December 2010. I actually started it in October on my own but felt convicted that I was doing this in a deceptive manner. So I sit down with Tim and he granted me his blessing. He has been looking over the plan I create every month and putting his stamp of approval on it. We have been blessed to pay off a couple of debts and have just a few more to go.
God is truly working daily miracles in our lives. We are learning to live one day at a time. Looking forward to the next thing God has in store for us.
I am so blessed to have grandchildren. Lawson Hunter turned 7 years old Sept. 27th. He is growing up. He is a lovely young boy. Mickey and Sandy had a party for Lawson and Bailey's birthday combined. It was a great party.
God is truly working daily miracles in our lives. We are learning to live one day at a time. Looking forward to the next thing God has in store for us.
I am so blessed to have grandchildren. Lawson Hunter turned 7 years old Sept. 27th. He is growing up. He is a lovely young boy. Mickey and Sandy had a party for Lawson and Bailey's birthday combined. It was a great party.
Saturday, July 30
July: New way of life
This month I am learning a new way of life. A life of recovery. A life of cleaning out the closet of my heart. Discarding the old junk that don't matter and is not valuable. Saving and restoring the valuable things of life.
Thursday, June 30
June: A month where hope is restored
HOPE: What a wonderful thing. Even though this has been a month of change it is good!
I have a new lease on life. I am thankful that in the darkest moments of life God is always there reaching out for me to grasp his hand. I am also thankful to people who are willing to stand in the gap as I find God's hand in the dark.
I love you God, I am thankful for your saving grace, mercy and hope. Thank you for Love. Love covers a multitude of sin. For this and much more I am grateful
I have a new lease on life. I am thankful that in the darkest moments of life God is always there reaching out for me to grasp his hand. I am also thankful to people who are willing to stand in the gap as I find God's hand in the dark.
I love you God, I am thankful for your saving grace, mercy and hope. Thank you for Love. Love covers a multitude of sin. For this and much more I am grateful
Monday, May 30
May: Still crazy but with hope
Tuesday, May 17
Cruise to Jamaca
I was surprised at the contrast. On one side was very nice and inviting. on the other side was slum area and tent and lean to's that the Jamacians lived in. Conflicted about this trip.
Saturday, April 30
April: Not a good month
I'm not sure what is going on in my life and my mind. Everything seems so confusing. Nothing is adding up. Work is crazy, home is strange, church is new and I don't have the strength to build new relationships right now. This is all crazy. I want life to settle down. I feel like my cup is weak and at risk of leaking out all the blessings of life. Crazy stuff. I feel I am at a cross road and both paths lead to a storm.
On a positive note: Braylen Kate (our youngest granddaughter) turned 1 year old on April 13th. It was a lovely party.
Sunday, March 6
32nd Wedding Anniversary
Saturday, February 19
Self Control
As I have been studying about disciplined life, obiedience, and the like I realized that it is really about self control. Gal. 5:13-26 touches on this.
13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”[b] 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[c] you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
I know I as a born again believer possess each of these in me. I think some are still in seed form. I must till up the hard soil of my flesh and ready my heart to be fertile soil in which the seeds can sprout, grow and bear fruit. This is going to be a very interesting journey. I know in the past when the Lord started dealing with me on an issue it took a lot of work, study, test, failure, success, retest, etc... before the fruit was evident in my life. However, it is worth it.
Thank you Lord for the opportunity to correct my life with your help. Please help me, walk with me, love me, and keep me in your will. Amen
13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”[b] 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[c] you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
Thank you Lord for the opportunity to correct my life with your help. Please help me, walk with me, love me, and keep me in your will. Amen
Sunday, February 6
Discipline and Obiedience
As I am reading through the scriptures on Discipline I am finding the word obedience a lot. I think I should also look up the scriptures on obedience. This journey is leading me to several different pathways. I tend to be a "quick fix" person. Quick fix is not working for me any more. Let me explain.
Since I have been married (almost 32 years now) I have been many sizes (3-22) and weights from 105 pounds to 210 pounds. I am 5 foot something in height maybe 5'1 or 5'2. My weight shift is very noticeable. I have lost a significant amount of weight (75 pounds in 14 months) when the boys were in middle school. I kept this off for 3 years and once again slowly started putting it back on. I have dieted on and off shifting the pendulum of weight from one extreme to another according to what I was focused on at the time.
As I have said, when I started this journey it is to seek a disciplined daily life. I have too many shifts and that is not a stable way of life which means I am not pleasing God with this life of extremes.
James 1:8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
This is not only about weight. Financially, the same is true. We have been in deep debt, focus, get out of debt. Back in debt, bankrupt, back in debt, out of debt, back in debt. We are focused right now and getting out of debt once again.
At work, I work hard on what I am focusing on at the time, but I let the other stuff pile up and get over whelmed at it.
At home, I focus on a project until it is complete but in the mean time the other routine stuff piles up. I hit what I must hit to keep from being consumed.
I have also learned that I have the most difficult time asking for help. I have looked at that a lot lately. Why is that. I do not mind helping other and find it a real joy to do so. Why is it so hard for me to ask for help.
I have known this about myself for a very long time but I don't understand it.
I am asking myself these questions but so far I can not find the answers...
What is my core values on helping?
What is my core values on being helped?
Do I take on too much at a time?
Do I think I'm the only one who can do it right?
Do I think if I ask someone to do something, they won't do it and I will be angry or hurt
or at the last minute end up doing the task under pressure. (I do know I don't do well under pressure. I forget and not confident at all.)
I know these things about myself...
If I plan, work that plan out slowly and methodically I will accomplish it without extreme stress.
But then comes the maintenance thing again and I get "bored" or "complacent" or something... and fail to keep it up until it falls behind. Then it becomes a project again.
I don't know. I must keep on praying and studying until I find the answers on a disciplined life. I know that is what pleases God but I don't know how to execute that life. It has become a desire... and God promised he would give us the desires of our heart. Maybe that's the problem, maybe the desire is in my head and not my heart. God help me to desire in my heart the things that please you.
My favorite scripture for many years has been Proverbs 31:10-30 (new international version) This is the woman I am striving to be...
10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
She seems very stable and disciplined.
The New Life
Ephesians 4: 17-24
English Standard Version
17Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds.
18They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart.
19They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity.
20But that is not the way you learned Christ!—
21assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus,
22to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,
23and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds,
24and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
I know that is what He desires, I know that is what I desire, I pray I can figure out how to walk this way and walk it. If you are reading this and know the worth of prayer please do pray for me on this journey!
Cindy
Since I have been married (almost 32 years now) I have been many sizes (3-22) and weights from 105 pounds to 210 pounds. I am 5 foot something in height maybe 5'1 or 5'2. My weight shift is very noticeable. I have lost a significant amount of weight (75 pounds in 14 months) when the boys were in middle school. I kept this off for 3 years and once again slowly started putting it back on. I have dieted on and off shifting the pendulum of weight from one extreme to another according to what I was focused on at the time.
As I have said, when I started this journey it is to seek a disciplined daily life. I have too many shifts and that is not a stable way of life which means I am not pleasing God with this life of extremes.
James 1:8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.
James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
This is not only about weight. Financially, the same is true. We have been in deep debt, focus, get out of debt. Back in debt, bankrupt, back in debt, out of debt, back in debt. We are focused right now and getting out of debt once again.
At work, I work hard on what I am focusing on at the time, but I let the other stuff pile up and get over whelmed at it.
At home, I focus on a project until it is complete but in the mean time the other routine stuff piles up. I hit what I must hit to keep from being consumed.
I have also learned that I have the most difficult time asking for help. I have looked at that a lot lately. Why is that. I do not mind helping other and find it a real joy to do so. Why is it so hard for me to ask for help.
I have known this about myself for a very long time but I don't understand it.
I am asking myself these questions but so far I can not find the answers...
What is my core values on helping?
What is my core values on being helped?
Do I take on too much at a time?
Do I think I'm the only one who can do it right?
Do I think if I ask someone to do something, they won't do it and I will be angry or hurt
or at the last minute end up doing the task under pressure. (I do know I don't do well under pressure. I forget and not confident at all.)
I know these things about myself...
If I plan, work that plan out slowly and methodically I will accomplish it without extreme stress.
But then comes the maintenance thing again and I get "bored" or "complacent" or something... and fail to keep it up until it falls behind. Then it becomes a project again.
I don't know. I must keep on praying and studying until I find the answers on a disciplined life. I know that is what pleases God but I don't know how to execute that life. It has become a desire... and God promised he would give us the desires of our heart. Maybe that's the problem, maybe the desire is in my head and not my heart. God help me to desire in my heart the things that please you.
My favorite scripture for many years has been Proverbs 31:10-30 (new international version) This is the woman I am striving to be...
10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
She seems very stable and disciplined.
The New Life
Ephesians 4: 17-24
English Standard Version
17Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds.
18They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart.
19They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity.
20But that is not the way you learned Christ!—
21assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus,
22to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,
23and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds,
24and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
I know that is what He desires, I know that is what I desire, I pray I can figure out how to walk this way and walk it. If you are reading this and know the worth of prayer please do pray for me on this journey!
Cindy
Happy Birthday my son, Howard Allen Green
We named him after his grandfather Howard Deloach (a wonderful man of God) We chose Howard because of it's meaning ( Guardian of the Home) Allen ( Handsome, cheerful). He was definately a handsome and cheerful child. Guardian of the home would come later. As a mom, I could not believe that one day I would have to trust another woman with his heart. As we raised him at home, I was always concerned that with his easy going nature, he might be bullied or over run. That hurt my heart.
However, God brought to him the most perfect young woman for him. Her name is Jennifer Gannon. They were married in Sept 2005. I woke up this morning and sent him a happy birthday text. Then I got my bible, study notes, and laptop. I then logged on to my blog to start with my Sunday morning reflection and bible study for my life. At that moment something caught my eye. It was Jennifer's Blog titled "Your Day". http://thegreensajb.blogspot.com/2011/02/your-day.html I opened it and the rivers of tears started pouring as such sweet sentiments were being bestowed on my son. The same son I was concerned that would be bullied and run over, the sweet son that my heart has hurt prematurely for sooooo long ago. I then realized that the name we chose for him has definitely become a prophecy fulfilled. He is a "guardian of the home" as testified by his loving wife. There is nothing we did to make this child into these things. We messed up more times than we did thing right. God is merciful, full of grace, and he has made a way. This has encouraged me this morning. Jennifer, Thank you for being you and most of all, thank you for loving and treating my son with honor and respect. I Love You!
However, God brought to him the most perfect young woman for him. Her name is Jennifer Gannon. They were married in Sept 2005. I woke up this morning and sent him a happy birthday text. Then I got my bible, study notes, and laptop. I then logged on to my blog to start with my Sunday morning reflection and bible study for my life. At that moment something caught my eye. It was Jennifer's Blog titled "Your Day". http://thegreensajb.blogspot.com/2011/02/your-day.html I opened it and the rivers of tears started pouring as such sweet sentiments were being bestowed on my son. The same son I was concerned that would be bullied and run over, the sweet son that my heart has hurt prematurely for sooooo long ago. I then realized that the name we chose for him has definitely become a prophecy fulfilled. He is a "guardian of the home" as testified by his loving wife. There is nothing we did to make this child into these things. We messed up more times than we did thing right. God is merciful, full of grace, and he has made a way. This has encouraged me this morning. Jennifer, Thank you for being you and most of all, thank you for loving and treating my son with honor and respect. I Love You!
Wednesday, February 2
A Disciplined Life
When I think of the word Discipline I tend to think of something I used for my children's sake long ago. Well, now that they are gone and I study God's word... I realize that it is sooooooo much more.
This is one of the area's of my life that needs serious attention. Confession is the first step to healing so I must confess... I am undiscliplined in the area of (alphabetical list not priority or importance) bible study, eating, finances, prayer, and task organization.
I believe in order to work on these I must first confess (which I have done) then pray. This is the step I am working on now. Listen to the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Move into action.
I am currently looking up and reading scriptures related to discipline.
Here is a couple...
Job 36:10: He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.
Luke 9:23 “And Jesus said to them all, ‘If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me’”
I am also currently reading an article about "The Disciplined Life" This one paragraph jumped out at me for a couple of reasons. One my new Christian friends at church call me "Whop" (a story for another post) so the misspelling of the word "who" as "whop" caught my attention right off. Then the content... well here it is...
"“Disciplined Character” belongs to the person whop achieves balance, by bringing all his
faculties under control. There then will be order, consistency, and purpose in his life. The end
result is poise and grace that will not panic, nor indulge in “self-pity” when tossed into
crosscurrents. A disciplined person rises courageously, heroically, to meet life and to conquer it.
He has inward resources and personal reserves that brings adversity under control and compels it
to serve him."
http://www.netbiblestudy.com/00_cartimages/The_Disciplined_Life.pdf
I have much more to ponder and pray about.
This is one of the area's of my life that needs serious attention. Confession is the first step to healing so I must confess... I am undiscliplined in the area of (alphabetical list not priority or importance) bible study, eating, finances, prayer, and task organization.
I believe in order to work on these I must first confess (which I have done) then pray. This is the step I am working on now. Listen to the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Move into action.
I am currently looking up and reading scriptures related to discipline.
Here is a couple...
Job 36:10: He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.
Luke 9:23 “And Jesus said to them all, ‘If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me’”
I am also currently reading an article about "The Disciplined Life" This one paragraph jumped out at me for a couple of reasons. One my new Christian friends at church call me "Whop" (a story for another post) so the misspelling of the word "who" as "whop" caught my attention right off. Then the content... well here it is...
"“Disciplined Character” belongs to the person whop achieves balance, by bringing all his
faculties under control. There then will be order, consistency, and purpose in his life. The end
result is poise and grace that will not panic, nor indulge in “self-pity” when tossed into
crosscurrents. A disciplined person rises courageously, heroically, to meet life and to conquer it.
He has inward resources and personal reserves that brings adversity under control and compels it
to serve him."
http://www.netbiblestudy.com/00_cartimages/The_Disciplined_Life.pdf
I have much more to ponder and pray about.
Sunday, January 30
2007 through 2010 in review
I haven't blogged in a while. If you read the post of last year you can figure that I have been reviewing my own life. I have not been looking back so much as I have been trying to figure out stuff. As I ponder what to write about now I must review the events that lead to a piviting point in my life. The years 2007 through 2010 were filled with events that were not very pleasant for me and for the people I love most in this world. Alzhemiers, Death, changes of life, poor choices, and basically the lack of disclipine in my own life. These events were emotionally and financially painful. However, just as the Bible tells me... no weapons formed against you shall prosper... satan has formed many weapons in his cunning and sneaky way. Just as Jesus promised, God took these events that satan meant to destroy us and turned them for good. I will not speak of the event details mainly because it is not my personal story to tell. I have learned this year that when we tell of our personal test it is a testimony. However, when we tell someone Else's story it is gossip, even if it has an impact on us personally.
This year I have had the opportunity to look at myself in a different light. I did not like what I saw. I am thankful to my Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ for sending the Holy Spirit to lovingly shine his light on my life to show me the places only he can wash clean. I have a lot to work on with Him. He is merciful and for that I am thankful. I will be tested and I will make mistakes and be retested, but as long as I am willing to admit my faults he is faithful to forgive me. I ask my family to forgive my past faults and failures and walk with me as I learn how to walk the walk of Christ and not the walk of a religious (self righteous) person.
The lessons I learned this year and am actively working on...
1. Have a vast number of friends you trust and can talk to. We need each other, God put us together in groups and told us not to forsake the gathering together.
2. Mind your own business.
3. Loving and enabling are two different things...know the difference.
4. Don't try to learn just to teach others.
5. Love but don't smother. (smother/mothers...funny how those words have the same letters but moving the last letter to the first makes a huge difference.
6. When another is having difficulty... praying IS adequate, attempting to fix it or make it better actually harms. Consequences have a purpose and that is God's business not mine.
7. God loves all of His children, and he will tells us what to do if we are listening to Him. If he is not speaking to us about a situation we have no business in it.
8. Forgiveness is key to being forgiven. I have forgiven all debts, wrongs, and mistakes that have impacted my life... I have received God's forgiveness. That gives me hope for tomorrow.
9. Don't put my expectations on others. Life is constantly changing, but God never does. Hold on to Him, all the other will fall into place.
10. I love my God. I love my life. I love my family. I love my spiritual family. I am waiting on him.
This year I have had the opportunity to look at myself in a different light. I did not like what I saw. I am thankful to my Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ for sending the Holy Spirit to lovingly shine his light on my life to show me the places only he can wash clean. I have a lot to work on with Him. He is merciful and for that I am thankful. I will be tested and I will make mistakes and be retested, but as long as I am willing to admit my faults he is faithful to forgive me. I ask my family to forgive my past faults and failures and walk with me as I learn how to walk the walk of Christ and not the walk of a religious (self righteous) person.
The lessons I learned this year and am actively working on...
1. Have a vast number of friends you trust and can talk to. We need each other, God put us together in groups and told us not to forsake the gathering together.
2. Mind your own business.
3. Loving and enabling are two different things...know the difference.
4. Don't try to learn just to teach others.
5. Love but don't smother. (smother/mothers...funny how those words have the same letters but moving the last letter to the first makes a huge difference.
6. When another is having difficulty... praying IS adequate, attempting to fix it or make it better actually harms. Consequences have a purpose and that is God's business not mine.
7. God loves all of His children, and he will tells us what to do if we are listening to Him. If he is not speaking to us about a situation we have no business in it.
8. Forgiveness is key to being forgiven. I have forgiven all debts, wrongs, and mistakes that have impacted my life... I have received God's forgiveness. That gives me hope for tomorrow.
9. Don't put my expectations on others. Life is constantly changing, but God never does. Hold on to Him, all the other will fall into place.
10. I love my God. I love my life. I love my family. I love my spiritual family. I am waiting on him.
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