Ok , so pride goes before destruction. UGH!!! Why are people so easily swayed by emotions?
WHAT? your probably thinking. lol Ok, so I will start from the beginning.
A while ago a situation came up where one of my friends was affected and upset about something another person was doing towards her. Seeing as how my friend and her family are closer to me then practically anyone else besides Mike, I also took this issue to heart. I began to get upset about the situation in defense of my friend. Well, the other party involved took major offense to it and started getting quite irate with me. Due to this whole situation my whole day was off which affected my husband and children. The next day, being Sunday, we all went to church. I was pretty annoyed still, which was ruining my time in service. anyhow, during service God and I had a talk. I realized that
1 - this situation wasn't really my business
2- that not only was this other person being very prideful, but so was I
3 - keeping my anger under control takes a lot more energy then I thought
and most importantly,
4 - I wasn't giving the situation to God. I was taking care of it and not doing a very good job at it in the process.
After service this other party came up to me and we chatted, the whole issue the day before was apologized for and forgiven. Since then it has not affected our friendship in the least.
So, what does this all have to do with plans changing......... ?
Well, I went to prayer that Saturday I had not idea what would happen, I had not even planned on staying as long as I did. Then on Sunday, I was still upset and not giving it to God. During service I finally gave the issue to Christ and instantly felt better, calmer and more forgiving. Then the person whom I was upset at came to me and straightened things out. I ended up having a wonderfully blessed day.
Plans change again leaving me emotionally spent. Later that day, we went to the Rochester Science and Museum Center. It was great but the exhibit was one we saw before. I had thought it would be a new exhibit. So I was a bit disappointed. After that we went to go to Chuck E Cheese with the kids. Now, I really like Chuck E Cheese. I know it's a kids' place but I like it mostly because whenever we have gone the kids have loved it. We always use a coupon so it doesn't cost us a ton of money. Besides I think their pizza is yummy. lol It was mobbed though!!!! Busier then I had ever seen it. We could not find a seat anywhere and the kids would have been overwhelmed by the amount of chaos all those patrons created. So, we left. We came home. I think that day everyone was a bit disappointed in the events. Being disappointed all afternoon, and tired from the emotional ups and downs, I wanted to cry. But I didn't. We just went home.
On Friday we had an unexpected appointment and afterward needed to kill a couple of hours before the Music Jam (rather then travel 30 miles to home and then back 20 miles 2 1/2 hours back to church - what a waste of gas!) So we decided to try Chuck E Cheese again. This time it was peaceful and calm with only a few kids; as it was only mid afternoon. We had a wonderful time! I even played more games with the kids then I usually do.
So you see all around our plans changed, but it actually turned out beneficial in the long run. What started off as annoying changes ended up, after giving the situation to God, being very enjoyable after all.
So in life I have to expect changes as they will happen whether I like it or not. If I fight the changes that only makes me miserable. If I go with the flow God holds my hand and guides me. I am learning to expect, and be ok with, change.
God's goal for you in life.
Life goes on, move with it
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
What to write
I have so wanted to write for quite a while now but I either do not have the time or am too tired and end up going to bed. so today, before either of those happen I thought I would write for a bit.
I have had a few people tell me that I should blog about certain topics, including but not limited to; the problems I feel that are wrong with Christmas, (and any holiday for that matter), living with two aspies, the need for church, why worship is so important and more. I thought since I have the time today I would try to cover as much of these topics as I can.
First of all, Christmas is a big sore spot with me. Don't get me wrong, I love the holiday itself. We actually do celebrate it like most people; with a tree, stockings and presents. However, the Santa thing irks me so much!
We have never told our kids that Santa Claus was real. As for the tooth fairy, the sandman, the Easter bunny, ghosts, goblins, mother nature, and all those other fictional characters, we have told our children they are not true and why the world likes to keep kids thinking they are. These characters are fictional, that means false!!! NOT TRUE! Not only are you lying to your children when you "play along" with imagining they are real but you are risking them not believing you when you say Christ is real. That is not a risk I will take.
(Exclaimer: This is only my opinion based on facts from the Holy Scriptures, specifically written by God Almighty himself. I am sorry if this offends but I will not say I'm sorry for saying the truth.)
I hate the commercialism that the holidays (ok, most holidays) brings out in us as humans. I'm not even going off of the REAL reason why we use the Christmas tree (to worship a "god"), decorate it (a Yuletide celebrations and celebration of the return of the sun), why stockings are hung by the chimney (St. Nicholas putting money in them) or why we exchange presents (to celebrate Saturnalia). **Now, I do not claim to know everything about the origins so if I am factually wrong, forgive me and feel free to correct me.** What I am bothered by most of all though is that the holiday is no longer looked at as a sacred holiday set aside to worship God and remember Jesus' birth here on Earth, but rather a way to suck money out of people. Now, we do celebrate Christmas with the tree, stockings and gifts, as I have said. If I am bugged so badly by the commercialism you would think I would not even partake in it. As a family we take time to remember the reason we are celebrating the holiday, the birth of Christ. We do things that specifically to remind the kids of that fact. On Christmas Eve we have a birthday party for Jesus and talk about how His birth has affected us and what it means to the world. Christmas morning starts out with prayer and breakfast. Then one of the kids gets to hand out each present to the person who bought it. Then we take turns passing each gift to the person it was bought for and waiting for them to open it before we go the next gift to be opened. We do not want to take away from our children nor ourselves the joy of celebrating Christmas but we insist that all the celebration revolve around Jesus. :) He is our rock, our fortress, and our Saviour.
Living with Aspies: WOW! What can I say? It is always an adventure. I love my husband and my oldest son so much but they sure can drive me crazy! lmbo!!! My little son, not so little anymore since he is now 13, has Moebius and anxieties but he is NO aspie that is for sure! lol Adam and Mike are so much alike it is really creepy at times. They both get obsessed with things. Right now Mike is working on yet another project. Adam is focused on Legos and making military crafts out of them. Adam has really gotten into reading Garfield each night and through out the day. At least he is actually reading so I am happy. Mike, he reads Scriptures and comics. lol not much else for enjoyment though.
living with Aspies keeps my grounded. It keeps me focused on the needs of my family and not my desires. You see, I am a social person. I could hang out with my friends, go out to places, parties, and other social places. Those types of places make Mike and Adam get flustered. I have gotten more sensitive to being over stimulated because I have had to be distances myself (along with the whole family) from it for so many years due to Mike and Adam's Asperger's (AS) and Daniel's shyness and anxieties. But it's not my nature to be anti-social. I love people, I love being around people, I love being a helpful person to anyone I come across. I love having people to my place to hang out or to have dinner with us. My kids friends all know that they are always welcome at our house for any reason. I love having the commotion around me and feeling like I am part of it. BUT I have gotten so used to not living that lifestyle that sometimes I get overwhelmed from it now. I hate that part of me! lol What I do love is that Mike and Adam's AS makes them lovable and unique. Yes, there are days when I want to kill one or both of them. They do not always know when to stop joking and that gets me upset. They don't always (ok rarely do they) know how to handle emotions, or to be comforting when I (or Daniel) gets upset. If it is us being upset at them they feel attacked and automatically go into self preservation mode. This makes them focus on their selves much more so, sometimes excluding any results of their rude or inappropriate behavior.
Although it does sound like am (or may be) leaning towards not liking them around me, nothing can be further from the truth. Sure we all have our own problems, AS or not. We all have "our crosses to bear" as the saying goes. Both Mike and Adam get frustrated with their lack of proper response to stimulation, lack of emotional control and being different then theirs.
Church, worship, gathering of the brethren - The funny thing about going to church each Sunday and Bible studies, worship jams, and other Church events you can feel the love that God is pouring out on our family. Some people can't even get to a church due to lack of transportation, driving to work, being around other like minded people.
Church is for learning the Word. yes I will give you that one. But it is so much more then that. God wants us to make a joyful noise unto Him. He wants to us to edify and uplift each other in his name. He wants our praise and adulation; not because he is a egotistical God but because hearing how His creation loves Him and wants to have a relationship with him is music to His ears! So, in your rising up and in your laying down, in your sleep filled eyes and when you are wide awake. Worship time is how we interact with the one true God. It's what makes God our closest friend. We interact with Him as if he was truly a person. worship is our way to spend time hanging out with God. Me, well, I wouldn't miss it for the world. Worship Christ is a wonderful feeling. :)
Scripture are our instruction book for our life. Babies do come with instruction book but most people have no idea what goes on around. the scenes that keep Petco up and running so well.If we take the time to actually listen and heed it's instructions I'm sure you will have a wonderful life.
Ok, so this is longer then I anticipated and I am now falling asleep at the computer. I had better get to sleep. I know that this post is long and I still didn't cover all that I wanted to know. I will try to add more things to it when I am more awake. sleep tight and sweet dreams everyone.
I have had a few people tell me that I should blog about certain topics, including but not limited to; the problems I feel that are wrong with Christmas, (and any holiday for that matter), living with two aspies, the need for church, why worship is so important and more. I thought since I have the time today I would try to cover as much of these topics as I can.
First of all, Christmas is a big sore spot with me. Don't get me wrong, I love the holiday itself. We actually do celebrate it like most people; with a tree, stockings and presents. However, the Santa thing irks me so much!
We have never told our kids that Santa Claus was real. As for the tooth fairy, the sandman, the Easter bunny, ghosts, goblins, mother nature, and all those other fictional characters, we have told our children they are not true and why the world likes to keep kids thinking they are. These characters are fictional, that means false!!! NOT TRUE! Not only are you lying to your children when you "play along" with imagining they are real but you are risking them not believing you when you say Christ is real. That is not a risk I will take.
(Exclaimer: This is only my opinion based on facts from the Holy Scriptures, specifically written by God Almighty himself. I am sorry if this offends but I will not say I'm sorry for saying the truth.)
I hate the commercialism that the holidays (ok, most holidays) brings out in us as humans. I'm not even going off of the REAL reason why we use the Christmas tree (to worship a "god"), decorate it (a Yuletide celebrations and celebration of the return of the sun), why stockings are hung by the chimney (St. Nicholas putting money in them) or why we exchange presents (to celebrate Saturnalia). **Now, I do not claim to know everything about the origins so if I am factually wrong, forgive me and feel free to correct me.** What I am bothered by most of all though is that the holiday is no longer looked at as a sacred holiday set aside to worship God and remember Jesus' birth here on Earth, but rather a way to suck money out of people. Now, we do celebrate Christmas with the tree, stockings and gifts, as I have said. If I am bugged so badly by the commercialism you would think I would not even partake in it. As a family we take time to remember the reason we are celebrating the holiday, the birth of Christ. We do things that specifically to remind the kids of that fact. On Christmas Eve we have a birthday party for Jesus and talk about how His birth has affected us and what it means to the world. Christmas morning starts out with prayer and breakfast. Then one of the kids gets to hand out each present to the person who bought it. Then we take turns passing each gift to the person it was bought for and waiting for them to open it before we go the next gift to be opened. We do not want to take away from our children nor ourselves the joy of celebrating Christmas but we insist that all the celebration revolve around Jesus. :) He is our rock, our fortress, and our Saviour.
Living with Aspies: WOW! What can I say? It is always an adventure. I love my husband and my oldest son so much but they sure can drive me crazy! lmbo!!! My little son, not so little anymore since he is now 13, has Moebius and anxieties but he is NO aspie that is for sure! lol Adam and Mike are so much alike it is really creepy at times. They both get obsessed with things. Right now Mike is working on yet another project. Adam is focused on Legos and making military crafts out of them. Adam has really gotten into reading Garfield each night and through out the day. At least he is actually reading so I am happy. Mike, he reads Scriptures and comics. lol not much else for enjoyment though.
living with Aspies keeps my grounded. It keeps me focused on the needs of my family and not my desires. You see, I am a social person. I could hang out with my friends, go out to places, parties, and other social places. Those types of places make Mike and Adam get flustered. I have gotten more sensitive to being over stimulated because I have had to be distances myself (along with the whole family) from it for so many years due to Mike and Adam's Asperger's (AS) and Daniel's shyness and anxieties. But it's not my nature to be anti-social. I love people, I love being around people, I love being a helpful person to anyone I come across. I love having people to my place to hang out or to have dinner with us. My kids friends all know that they are always welcome at our house for any reason. I love having the commotion around me and feeling like I am part of it. BUT I have gotten so used to not living that lifestyle that sometimes I get overwhelmed from it now. I hate that part of me! lol What I do love is that Mike and Adam's AS makes them lovable and unique. Yes, there are days when I want to kill one or both of them. They do not always know when to stop joking and that gets me upset. They don't always (ok rarely do they) know how to handle emotions, or to be comforting when I (or Daniel) gets upset. If it is us being upset at them they feel attacked and automatically go into self preservation mode. This makes them focus on their selves much more so, sometimes excluding any results of their rude or inappropriate behavior.
Although it does sound like am (or may be) leaning towards not liking them around me, nothing can be further from the truth. Sure we all have our own problems, AS or not. We all have "our crosses to bear" as the saying goes. Both Mike and Adam get frustrated with their lack of proper response to stimulation, lack of emotional control and being different then theirs.
Church, worship, gathering of the brethren - The funny thing about going to church each Sunday and Bible studies, worship jams, and other Church events you can feel the love that God is pouring out on our family. Some people can't even get to a church due to lack of transportation, driving to work, being around other like minded people.
Church is for learning the Word. yes I will give you that one. But it is so much more then that. God wants us to make a joyful noise unto Him. He wants to us to edify and uplift each other in his name. He wants our praise and adulation; not because he is a egotistical God but because hearing how His creation loves Him and wants to have a relationship with him is music to His ears! So, in your rising up and in your laying down, in your sleep filled eyes and when you are wide awake. Worship time is how we interact with the one true God. It's what makes God our closest friend. We interact with Him as if he was truly a person. worship is our way to spend time hanging out with God. Me, well, I wouldn't miss it for the world. Worship Christ is a wonderful feeling. :)
Scripture are our instruction book for our life. Babies do come with instruction book but most people have no idea what goes on around. the scenes that keep Petco up and running so well.If we take the time to actually listen and heed it's instructions I'm sure you will have a wonderful life.
Ok, so this is longer then I anticipated and I am now falling asleep at the computer. I had better get to sleep. I know that this post is long and I still didn't cover all that I wanted to know. I will try to add more things to it when I am more awake. sleep tight and sweet dreams everyone.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
my stupid random thoughts
Ok, here are a few thoughts that are running circles in my mind.
1 - I love my pink hair!!!!!
2 - I wish this migraine would just go away.
3 - Bowling tomorrow!!!! woo hoo!!!
4 - Oh, I am so thankful Mark is helping us out! He is great!
5 - I am wondering what is so exciting about the zuu zuu pets? they are just weird.... lol
6 - I can't wait to learn more sign language! It's not only fun it's useful. When I lose my hearing (and I am already) I will already know how to communicate!
7 - I want my printer to print pictures up better
8 - wishing the TB book we have wouldn't take so long to boot up.
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9 - disappointed in myself for slacking off with reading the bible everyday.
10 - love watching the mentalist, numbers, csi and big bang theory.
11 - What does God do up in Heaven all the time?
12 - What will Heaven be like? This thought brings joy and excitement to my heart!
13 - started two blog posts but haven't finished either one as I have no time to sit and work on them. Hopefully I will get both posted this weekend.
14. Praying for Amy. I do miss her and wish her well.
15 - loving my neighbors. Not only are they quiet, peaceful people, they are all very nice too!
16 - Why won't the migraine go away? I took medicine!!! UGH!!!
14 - loving my husband who is always there for me and takes care of me. He helps me out more then I could have ever wished for.
15 - hate taking medicines everyday but really love how they make me feel. I feel more like my old self now; playful, unique, loving, caring, energetic, and creative.
16 - I wish I could turn all the lights off in the house so my head would feel better but I can't. Mike likes light on and he would not be happy if I turned them all off. lol
17 - Flavored water is awesome!!!!
18 - being used by god has got to be the best feeling in the universe!
19 - wondering why God loves me (and you) so much that He died to save our souls. Why would the Creator of the universe do that for a creation when he can just destroy them all and kmake a new creation with all new created beings? I am in awe of thta!
20 - thinking that most of you readers will probably laugh at most of these posts and the absurdity of my posting a post like this. hehehehe
21 - lastly - am thankful for all my friends on the internet. It is a wonderful feeling to know that when I get online there are people there who actually understand where I am coming from and actually like me for me. So if you are reading this stupid post, thank you for caring enough to take the time to read it!!!
1 - I love my pink hair!!!!!
2 - I wish this migraine would just go away.
3 - Bowling tomorrow!!!! woo hoo!!!
4 - Oh, I am so thankful Mark is helping us out! He is great!
5 - I am wondering what is so exciting about the zuu zuu pets? they are just weird.... lol
6 - I can't wait to learn more sign language! It's not only fun it's useful. When I lose my hearing (and I am already) I will already know how to communicate!
7 - I want my printer to print pictures up better
8 - wishing the TB book we have wouldn't take so long to boot up.
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9 - disappointed in myself for slacking off with reading the bible everyday.
10 - love watching the mentalist, numbers, csi and big bang theory.
11 - What does God do up in Heaven all the time?
12 - What will Heaven be like? This thought brings joy and excitement to my heart!
13 - started two blog posts but haven't finished either one as I have no time to sit and work on them. Hopefully I will get both posted this weekend.
14. Praying for Amy. I do miss her and wish her well.
15 - loving my neighbors. Not only are they quiet, peaceful people, they are all very nice too!
16 - Why won't the migraine go away? I took medicine!!! UGH!!!
14 - loving my husband who is always there for me and takes care of me. He helps me out more then I could have ever wished for.
15 - hate taking medicines everyday but really love how they make me feel. I feel more like my old self now; playful, unique, loving, caring, energetic, and creative.
16 - I wish I could turn all the lights off in the house so my head would feel better but I can't. Mike likes light on and he would not be happy if I turned them all off. lol
17 - Flavored water is awesome!!!!
18 - being used by god has got to be the best feeling in the universe!
19 - wondering why God loves me (and you) so much that He died to save our souls. Why would the Creator of the universe do that for a creation when he can just destroy them all and kmake a new creation with all new created beings? I am in awe of thta!
20 - thinking that most of you readers will probably laugh at most of these posts and the absurdity of my posting a post like this. hehehehe
21 - lastly - am thankful for all my friends on the internet. It is a wonderful feeling to know that when I get online there are people there who actually understand where I am coming from and actually like me for me. So if you are reading this stupid post, thank you for caring enough to take the time to read it!!!
Remember that Gd loves you so much that He gave His ONLY son
so that He may die to save us and give us the opportunity to live with Him forever!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
feeling blessed
Today was a pretty good day. Ok, I think it turned out better then I thought it would. to me, at the end of the day, I think it was pretty awesome. boy this wek went by so fast it seems. We are now another week older then most of us care to admit.
But why do we hate to admit our real ages? This culture puts a lot of emphasis how one looks, talks and behaves. If you do not conformt o this world (and their way ofdoing htings) you will be missing out on a lot og blessings. Age doesn't matter really. Think of this saying "The day you start growing up is the day you start dieing. So, be like the little children, go before god with heart full on wonderful, love and repentiveness. :)
So do all that you can and do it for the Lord.
But why do we hate to admit our real ages? This culture puts a lot of emphasis how one looks, talks and behaves. If you do not conformt o this world (and their way ofdoing htings) you will be missing out on a lot og blessings. Age doesn't matter really. Think of this saying "The day you start growing up is the day you start dieing. So, be like the little children, go before god with heart full on wonderful, love and repentiveness. :)
So do all that you can and do it for the Lord.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
so I have been so crazily busy!
I wrote this on the 16th of January and then forgot to finish it. lol So here it is, better late then never, right?
Ok, so it has been quite a while.since I have blogged. I hate not being able to blog as much as I would like to. so many things here have gone on lately I'm surprised I still know which way is up! lmbo!!!
If it's not one thing it's another........
When it rains it pours.........
Running around like a chicken with it's head cut off.........
These sayings seem to fit how I feel lately. But with God all things are working well.
So, what has been going on? Well, Adam has had one health issue after another. First his blood glucose numbers were not normal. Then he got a bad kidney infection with no warning symptoms, and after that he started becoming dizzy a lot. His knees are always going out on him and swelling up when they do. Now his stomach is bothering him a lot. (Now his back hurts too.)
Daniel is doing about the same. His stomach aches a lot but that has been happening for years. Otherwise, he is ok. Me? Well, besides being tired and the firbo pain I am ok I guess. Nothing new to report so that is good news. :) Mike? Well, Mike is rarely sick and rarely complains of things bothering him so I guess he is ok too.
When I stop to think of how life is and how our physical bodies cause disruptions in our day to day life; whether it be by pain, depression, anxiety, or other health issues, I am reminded of how fragile we are. Although these bodies were not originally designed to break down and deteriorate, sin has caused that to happen. So it goes to reason that there would be so many health issues plaguing humans. The way we eat and the way we take care of our bodies doesn't help matters either.
I am not a health food nut. I am not even really observant enough, most of the time, to watch my diet well. I eat when I get hungry and sometimes when I am bored. So I should not be surprised that I am overweight. I could easily stand to loose 30 lbs; even 50 wouldn't be unreasonable. My problem is that I lack willpower and control. No, that is wrong, I do not lack it, I chose not to use it. That is more accurate. Why would I choose not to use will power and self control if I know it is the best thing for me? Well, temptation is an easy trap. It is self gratifying and momentarily enjoyable.
It leads us sweetly by the hand into areas that are (so it seems) filled with glorious things that make us feel good about ourselves, at least for the moment. If you have ever indulged in a piece of wonderfully delicious cake or a bowl of yummy ice cream you knwo what I am saying. Just like the harlot that tempted the simple man that was not watchful sin tempts us. (See Proverbs chapter 7) We need to stay watchful and be mindful of the way our life is going.
I need to be watchful and mindful of my life; what I eat, when I eat, when (and if) I exercise, and so forth. By being spiritually mindful and watchful we take care of our heart and our relationship with Christ. Being physically watchful and mindful of the things we do we take care of the temple of God.
I guess I am writing this tonight more for me then for you. I need to take my own advice. I WILL eat better and I WILL exercise. I WILL be watchful and mindful so that my life - the one I am using as an ambassador for Christ may bring him glory. :o)
I pray you also chose to live this way too.
Ok, so it has been quite a while.since I have blogged. I hate not being able to blog as much as I would like to. so many things here have gone on lately I'm surprised I still know which way is up! lmbo!!!
If it's not one thing it's another........
When it rains it pours.........
Running around like a chicken with it's head cut off.........
These sayings seem to fit how I feel lately. But with God all things are working well.
So, what has been going on? Well, Adam has had one health issue after another. First his blood glucose numbers were not normal. Then he got a bad kidney infection with no warning symptoms, and after that he started becoming dizzy a lot. His knees are always going out on him and swelling up when they do. Now his stomach is bothering him a lot. (Now his back hurts too.)
Daniel is doing about the same. His stomach aches a lot but that has been happening for years. Otherwise, he is ok. Me? Well, besides being tired and the firbo pain I am ok I guess. Nothing new to report so that is good news. :) Mike? Well, Mike is rarely sick and rarely complains of things bothering him so I guess he is ok too.
When I stop to think of how life is and how our physical bodies cause disruptions in our day to day life; whether it be by pain, depression, anxiety, or other health issues, I am reminded of how fragile we are. Although these bodies were not originally designed to break down and deteriorate, sin has caused that to happen. So it goes to reason that there would be so many health issues plaguing humans. The way we eat and the way we take care of our bodies doesn't help matters either.
I am not a health food nut. I am not even really observant enough, most of the time, to watch my diet well. I eat when I get hungry and sometimes when I am bored. So I should not be surprised that I am overweight. I could easily stand to loose 30 lbs; even 50 wouldn't be unreasonable. My problem is that I lack willpower and control. No, that is wrong, I do not lack it, I chose not to use it. That is more accurate. Why would I choose not to use will power and self control if I know it is the best thing for me? Well, temptation is an easy trap. It is self gratifying and momentarily enjoyable.
It leads us sweetly by the hand into areas that are (so it seems) filled with glorious things that make us feel good about ourselves, at least for the moment. If you have ever indulged in a piece of wonderfully delicious cake or a bowl of yummy ice cream you knwo what I am saying. Just like the harlot that tempted the simple man that was not watchful sin tempts us. (See Proverbs chapter 7) We need to stay watchful and be mindful of the way our life is going.
I need to be watchful and mindful of my life; what I eat, when I eat, when (and if) I exercise, and so forth. By being spiritually mindful and watchful we take care of our heart and our relationship with Christ. Being physically watchful and mindful of the things we do we take care of the temple of God.
I guess I am writing this tonight more for me then for you. I need to take my own advice. I WILL eat better and I WILL exercise. I WILL be watchful and mindful so that my life - the one I am using as an ambassador for Christ may bring him glory. :o)
I pray you also chose to live this way too.
poetry in motion
I wanted to write a poem earlier this evening about poetry but I couldn't think of what to write, ironic isn't it? Today seems to be full of irony. First, I planned on having a quiet day with my boys, then all madness broke out when I ended up with 6 kids in my house and (enjoyable) chaos bloomed. This evening I wanted to sit and relax watching a movie with Mike and the movie turned out to be worse then we thought. We turned it off and watched tv instead, which was a bit disappointing, to me at least. I thought maybe I could go to bed early but here I am and the desire to go to bed has left.
You ever have one of those days where your plans get all squashed up and thrown in a wastepaper basket? Sometimes, when that happens the new plans are even better and you have a great time. Sometimes the new plans are worse and you wish you could just go to bed and start the day over. Today the new plans, for me at least, were fun and enjoyable, but that is not always the case.
Life is really poetry in motion. It flows one way and the other, with a mind of it's own, fleeting by with a care... It can be smooth sailing or rough riding, but it is all ways moving, like words on a page. Poetry tells a story. This story can be hard to decipher or easy to see. It can be short or long with deep insight or it can roll off the sleeve. No matter what the story is always there, never leaving your side. You write it each moment you take a breath.
Don't you want your story to be remembered as something wonderful? Don't you want it to be life changing for someone else? Don't you want it to impact others in a good way? I certainly do. With Christ that happens each day, if you let it. Without Christ, you might have a good impact but it could always be better. You might have an enjoyable life but are you really happy? Your life might be filled wiht glorious things that are envied by others, but do you feel fulfilled?
There is a place in your life that can only be written by god almighty. He writes the poetry that last forever. The poetry we may write when we live our lives is only short lived. Few may remember it when we die and some may not even remember it next week. With Jesus in the center of you life that poetry takes on a whole new meaning. To bring glory to God in the hgihest is the best poetry that can ever be written. It is the greatest joy that can ever be achieved.
So if you are not saved, I pray you get saved and then you'll be able to understand what I am saying. If you are saved, let od write His poetry in your life.
Here is a bit of irony, I started this blog today not knowing what to write, I put the title in thinking it was stupid but I let God choose my words for me and see what happened? I was able to bring Glory to God in Heaven, all without actually intending to. :) Ironic, huh? that is what happens whne you let Him write the poetry of your life.
Have a great night everyone and thank you for reading. :o)
You ever have one of those days where your plans get all squashed up and thrown in a wastepaper basket? Sometimes, when that happens the new plans are even better and you have a great time. Sometimes the new plans are worse and you wish you could just go to bed and start the day over. Today the new plans, for me at least, were fun and enjoyable, but that is not always the case.
Life is really poetry in motion. It flows one way and the other, with a mind of it's own, fleeting by with a care... It can be smooth sailing or rough riding, but it is all ways moving, like words on a page. Poetry tells a story. This story can be hard to decipher or easy to see. It can be short or long with deep insight or it can roll off the sleeve. No matter what the story is always there, never leaving your side. You write it each moment you take a breath.
Don't you want your story to be remembered as something wonderful? Don't you want it to be life changing for someone else? Don't you want it to impact others in a good way? I certainly do. With Christ that happens each day, if you let it. Without Christ, you might have a good impact but it could always be better. You might have an enjoyable life but are you really happy? Your life might be filled wiht glorious things that are envied by others, but do you feel fulfilled?
There is a place in your life that can only be written by god almighty. He writes the poetry that last forever. The poetry we may write when we live our lives is only short lived. Few may remember it when we die and some may not even remember it next week. With Jesus in the center of you life that poetry takes on a whole new meaning. To bring glory to God in the hgihest is the best poetry that can ever be written. It is the greatest joy that can ever be achieved.
So if you are not saved, I pray you get saved and then you'll be able to understand what I am saying. If you are saved, let od write His poetry in your life.
Here is a bit of irony, I started this blog today not knowing what to write, I put the title in thinking it was stupid but I let God choose my words for me and see what happened? I was able to bring Glory to God in Heaven, all without actually intending to. :) Ironic, huh? that is what happens whne you let Him write the poetry of your life.
Have a great night everyone and thank you for reading. :o)
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