Tis' the Season

This is just part of my amazing family!
As the birth of Christ has changed the world as we know it, He also has put within us so much love for one another that everything else pales in comparison. In the picture with my brother and his beautiful family you can see the orbs(heavenly host) surrounding them. I pray daily for the release of the Creators Spirit on them and on my nephew. I truly believe as the Word has said that He inhabits the praises of His people. So the question is what are these orbs doing? That I have yet to understand, but I do know that we are all coming quickly into a time where the Lord's prayer is becoming a reality in our every day lives. You see we ask for Heaven on earth and now we are beginning to see more clearly what that means. The Lord is faithful to answer our prayers! So as you too spend time with your family this holiday season, stop and take the time to thank the Creator of the Universe for invading earth with His gifts of love, joy, peace, patients, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. Also don't forget to spend time sharing with Him how much it means that He sent His one and only Son to show us how to use these gifts on a daily basis. Blessings to all my blog friends!

Okay, Now What?

It seems that just when life is adjusting to one change another one takes place. I have been extremely challenged lately to stand. I started a new job over three weeks ago and I am now slowly feeling that I can handle all the responsibility. I have a lot to learn, but I will rise to the challenge. So just when I am beginning to feel more confident another challenge is set before me.

The place I am currently living in has sold, so I have less than twenty days to move out. (I have to be out by Jan. 4th.) Today, I faced that challenge head on by first seeing if a home loan was possible, but it wasn't at this time so off to the races to see what is in store for Preacher and I. My next stop today was to an apartment complex that excepts large dogs and where one door was closed another one is slowly opening. I should know on Thursday if we have a new place to live.

I'm excited and a little stressed out, but I know that there is a reason for everything that is happening. I must trust my Creator to know which direction I should go and relax in knowing that He is in complete control even when I feel out of control. My nephew was a great reminder that even if I end up upside down on a slide I can still smile about it. I will make the most of this situation by challenging myself to see what is around the next corner and whose lives will I be touching. What kind of a difference can I make in this new place? That is yet to be determined so stay tuned for more adventures and challenges.

To Speak or Not

I find myself wondering a lot lately about the power of our words. Think of it this way, when the Creator spoke it started with movement. He danced and then said the word "let" and it happened and is continuing to happen. When He speaks it is forever, eternity, so He is still "letting" things be created. Wow! What a thought, He continues to speak and we hear Him speak in all of creation. So, if there is power in what He says and He gives us the ability to speak, what are we saying? Are our words encouraging or destroying? I hope that they are creating an atmosphere that is full of creativity. I know that I need to be creative with my words and not just speak because I feel like it. I need to be careful with how I use the gift of speech that He my wonderful Creator has given me! My challenge to each of you is to watch what you say and see what it creates in you and for others. I am reminded of a kids movie "Bambi," where one of the characters, Thumper, had a line that I to this day have memorized. "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all." Be creative and speak well of one another and see all that He will do in you!

I'm Back

I have my Internet hooked up now so I can start to speak what is on my heart once more. There is so much to say and so little time. My new job is going well and I'm learning a lot. I am back at "The Bridge" and loving every minute. I miss my friends and those whom I took care of, but I know I'm in the right spot.

The Creator is teaching me more and more everyday about the importance of loving everyone right where they are at and to look past the exterior and look directly into their hearts. Many of us have wounds so deep that it shows through our eyes. After all, the eyes are the gateway to our souls. I find that in the most difficult of situations there is always someone able to see right in to me, my Creator. As you pursue the Creator this week take time to look deep into your own eyes and find what the Creator is doing in you!