Whatever Girlfriends

Today I read from Jeremiah 10:6,7  I think I will write out this scripture for you: No one is like You, O Lord; You are the great, and Your name is mighty in power.  Who should not revere You, O King of the nations? This is Your due among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like You. These few words have much they reveal.  "There is no one like You!"  The phrase, "Your name is mighty in power," really stands out to me.  Simply utter His name!  It brings me much strength when I say His name when I am fearful.  Have you ever found yourself in a place or situation where you feel the fear so much that you can tell it might paralyze you if you don't get a grip?  Oh, I have!!!  And when I speak His name in silence I can literally feel Him hold me up, help me think through what I need to do or even NOT to do.  I can take the steps I need to at that moment.  Let me tell you of a time I thought I wo...

Have you ever focused on life on those terms.....one month, 30 days, and it is over?  There is a book by Kerry and Chris Shook entitled just that.  "One Month To Live."  If you consider, contemplate, study this aspect of life in an honest for real way - you just might begin to walk a little differently. This past Sunday, my husband introduced this thought of what would we do if we knew we only had one month to live.  He passed out 3 X 5 cards and asked everyone to write what they would do.  I will tell you the expanded version of what I wrote. 1.  I would like to spend time with my family (bonus: at the beach) so I could enjoy the love and laughter and fun we always share.  I would want time with my kids so I could tell them how awesome they are, how proud they make me feel because of their heart they each have for God, because of the love they share with one another, and because of the way I see them care for those around them.   I love to see...

These are only a few of the fun and beautiful sights I was privileged to see as I wandered through North and South Carolina yesterday.  The colors are beginning to emerge out across the mountains.  The air was a little cool, yet the sun was out - the day was beautiful in all ways.  "I know that the Lord is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods." We also went to an arts and crafts festival.  Such talented people!  Gorgeous works of art - paintings, drawings, wood-works, jewelry, soaps, music, sewing, knitting, crocheting....you name it, we saw it! It was a nice day with my parents and my son - in His presence, His glorious presence!  I hope you get to take some time to enjoy this fall season!