Some Time Away!

Well, I am glad this day is here! In a few hours Jamie and I will be heading to a Pastor's Conference in Gatlinburg. We do this once a year, and have gone to Atlanta the past few years but decided to do something different. This is such a nice refreshing time. The conference is put on by Johnny Hunt from FBC Woodstock, GA. They do a great job and the best part is I get to go too! I am so looking forward to getting away and regrouping. I believe God has a specific word for me and I am open so speak Lord! I will try to blog while I am away, but if I don't I will catch you up on everything when I get back. If you are going to be at the conference let's try to look for each other! I hoe you all have a great rest of your week. My Texas siestas, stay safe!

Sing to the King!!!

What a great day in the house of the Lord! Jamie reminded us today in scripture that our King is coming for us! He preached from John 14:1-6. Anytime we are down about the things of this world let us always be reminded that our Bridegroom has gone to prepare a place for us! We sang this song this morning(minus the guitars and drums. all we had was piano, but listen to the words.) it is a great reminder of what we have to come! Have a great rest of your day!

God Stop Friday

As most of you know my Siesta Patty hosts God Stop Friday as a way to reflect on the way God has worked in our life this past week.

God really showed out in the midst of tragedy and sadness. As I posted earlier in the week Jamie's sister passed away. It was a tragic accident, and Jamie was able to speak at the funeral and share the gospel. What a great opportunity God provided. Next week we are going to our annual Pastor's conference, and with Jamie going to this funeral it left us with our gas budget gone. I didn't know how we were still going to be able to go. We were both discouraged because it seems like every time we make plans to go somewhere, another financial need comes up and we a, are not able to go or b, we can't enjoy our trip because we are stressed out about money. Over the course of this week God provided enough money to pay for the gas as well as have a little left over to pay down some of the cc debt I have been praying we would be delivered from.

God you are too much. Whatever need you have right now, give it to Him. His resources are so vast that He can take care of every area. All we have to do is be obedient to Him. Praise Gos to Whom ALL Blessings Flow! Have a great weekend. Remember this song from the children's department, " My God is so GREAT so strong and so mighty, there's NOTHING my God cannot do!!!"

*A funny note to leave you on, We were talking this morning about getting older and not being able to eat certain food after 8:00pm at night. I made the comment to Jamie that were are just getting older. MY gracious oldest daughter said, "Momma when Jarrett is 8 will you be a Granny?" MY mouth fell open and I told her, "No, but I will be 39!" Ouch!!! I can't believe I am this old! Go ahead have a laugh at my expense! Hey, I am secure in who I am in Christ(and I am definitely NOT a Granny!)

Thankful Thursday

Isn't is great how God takes care of us. I am thankful to Him for bringing my man home safe and sound. I am dying to post about God's provision for us this week, but I will save that for my God Stop tomorrow. Thank you God for protection my husband on his trip and how you took care of all those on the Gulf Coast! Check back tomorrow for my God Stop! Have a great night!

Wonderful Wednesday

I hope your week is going well so far. Mine is a little stressful. Jamie is gone to Mississippi for his sister's funeral(Jamie's dad was married before and had 2 daughters. His first wife died in a tornado.) She died in some sort of pool accident over the weekend. The funeral is today at 3:00 and then he will be driving back tonight. It is a 7-8 hour drive. Please pray for his protection and my sanity. I don't do well when he is away.

Please continue to pray for our schooling as well. It is still very stressful and I am really struggling right now. Thanks for checking in on us! Have a great day!

Back to Believing God

After the summer break, I am back to doing my Believing God study. I posted yesterday that God would continue to bring me back to the things I learned in SA. I watched the video for week 5 Believing you can do all things through Christ. Beth was talking about the fact that we don't do things for God because we are insecure and think we will fail God. She pointed out that whatever we fear we are, that Satan will use that against us and try to make us believe that lie. We are chosen and anointed heirs of Christ, Satan you have NO hold over me. Lord Jesus, help me to live my life as You see me. Help me to hold tight to You as You are holding onto to me. I am Believing You!

Day 8

This is my last installment in the Living Proof Live San Antonio series. I am a little sad, because I have enjoyed reliving the conference through each one of these points. I know that I can revisit them anytime though. Here it is, the final long awaited(not really) last statement #8:
8. I am an heir of God, I have a beautiful inheritance.
"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God to comfort all who morn and provide for those who grieve in Zion--to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of morning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor." Isaiah 61:1-3

"Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion and instead of disgrace, they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land and everlasting joy will be theirs." Isaiah 61:7

Our beautiful inheritance is our double portion that we receive from the Lord. Until we receive that portion, it is our job to fight and do the best we can in this life. One day, all this stuff we have had to deal with in this life will be over and we will get to spend eternity enjoying the double portion awaiting. Until then my friends, " Let us fight the good fight, let us finish the race and "Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me on that day--and not only me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." To this we say, "Come quickly Lord!"
Have a great week!