http://www.aholyexperience.com/2011/06/how-to-live-your-best-life-2/
What a wonderful post. I hope I can write as beautifully as this someday. I was truly moved and blessed when I read this. I hope that my life is a blessing to my family. I am also striving not to be too busy to spend time with them. I don't want to look back on this time wishing I gave more............
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Encourgement
Last night I was watching my husband take care of a few problems that had arose over the last few days. As I was watching him I realized that he has become quite the diplomat while dealing with difficult situations. I am simply amazed at how well he handled everything that came our way. Not to mention the encouragement he gave freely to others while all of this was going on around him.
It seems, after you have been married for a few years you forget to appreciate the little things in your husband( at least I do). So this has been fun to purposefully watch him to see how I can appreciate him more.
This journey of marriage is amazing!
It seems, after you have been married for a few years you forget to appreciate the little things in your husband( at least I do). So this has been fun to purposefully watch him to see how I can appreciate him more.
This journey of marriage is amazing!
Monday, June 27, 2011
They Each Had Secrets - FamilyLife.com
They Each Had Secrets - FamilyLife.com
I just read this article.I really love that it is not just a fairy tale romance. It deals with real stuff that couples struggle with all the time. Marriage is not always a "walk in the park", but one thing I have learned over the years is if we have our focus on the right person then it will be much easier. Are you focusing on the good in your spouse? Are you using their love language to speak to them? Mostly are making God a part of your relationship?
I just read this article.I really love that it is not just a fairy tale romance. It deals with real stuff that couples struggle with all the time. Marriage is not always a "walk in the park", but one thing I have learned over the years is if we have our focus on the right person then it will be much easier. Are you focusing on the good in your spouse? Are you using their love language to speak to them? Mostly are making God a part of your relationship?
Reflecting
Well, these past two weeks have been very full to put it mildly. When I think of the events of these past two weeks it causes me to reflect on my past. I have been thinking of lately of how far we have come, how many obstacles we have over come, how much joy we have experienced, trials we have overcome, how my children have grown and matured and so much more. I have been allowed to live through many things in my lifetime. Many blesses but also many trials as well.
But as I reflect on these things one thing I am thankful for is that no matter whether it may be joy or sorrow my God has been with me. I may not have always gone to Him...but He has never left me. God has walked with, carried me, directed me through all of these times. He has also blessed me with some amazing friends to walk with me even if it was only for a time. I can not imagine living a life that is without Christ.
These thoughts give me hope for any trails that I may face presently or in the future that God will help me through. How blessed am I!!
Have a wonderful day!
Ann
But as I reflect on these things one thing I am thankful for is that no matter whether it may be joy or sorrow my God has been with me. I may not have always gone to Him...but He has never left me. God has walked with, carried me, directed me through all of these times. He has also blessed me with some amazing friends to walk with me even if it was only for a time. I can not imagine living a life that is without Christ.
These thoughts give me hope for any trails that I may face presently or in the future that God will help me through. How blessed am I!!
Have a wonderful day!
Ann
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Today is the start
Well, today I registered for my first college class. I am a little nervous...well I guess that is putting it mildly. But I am trying to walk one step at a time following where God will lead me. That task is not as easy as it sounds. None the less it is something I must learn to do, something I am striving to do. I have a great desire to live my life as one that is glorifying to Christ, but sometimes self gets in the way and I get my eyes off of the mark.
So here is the start to a brand new journey......
So here is the start to a brand new journey......
Encouragement Day 4 & 5
Since I did not post yesterday I need to catch up.....So 2 things about my beloved husband, I am blessed to have a husband who is willing to get up super early ( on his one day to sleep in) and take our oldest son to his Martial Arts Tournament.Brian is constantly giving of his time to do for our children. The 2nd thing is that my husband is someone I am falling in love with all over again over this past year. It has been fun to see him with "new" eyes over this last year...
It is always amazing to allow God to work in our lives and see where He wants to take us. I love that we are able to be in love with each other after 18 years of marriage.
It is always amazing to allow God to work in our lives and see where He wants to take us. I love that we are able to be in love with each other after 18 years of marriage.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Day 3 of Enouragment
I'm thankful that I have a husband who is willing to help with household work, such as laundry.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Encouragement
Since it is technically the next day I thought before I call it a night I would post my 2nd day of encouraging word about my husband.
#2 My husband is willing to improve himself constantly trying to be a better husband and father. He would do anything for his family.
#2 My husband is willing to improve himself constantly trying to be a better husband and father. He would do anything for his family.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Life changes
Sometimes life change is fun, sometimes it is exciting and sometimes change is just plain scary. Over the next several months my family and I will be experiencing several life changes. As I look towards these changes I realize that I will be experiencing the complete range...from fun to just plain scary. I hope that during this time of change I can handle everything with grace, something I know I will need to trust God heavily for.
When I think about all the upcoming events in my life, it causes me to realize how much I must truly trust in God. Sometimes we all give lip service saying I trust God...but do we really?I mean completely trust Him with everything, not holding anything back. I know I fail at this at times.
My character is that I want to know the plan, work the plan and yes sometimes even control the plan.So this makes trusting sometimes a difficult thing. It requires me to let go and let God have the reigns. I constantly have to give these reigns of control up because I am constantly picking them up.
These next few months maybe years will be a test to see how well I can let God truly have the reigns of my life. I'm sure I will fail, but I am thankful I serve a God who forgives freely.
So if you think of me, be praying for me in this time of life change. As you know life is hard enough,but when it is not something that can any longer be controlled or even guided, it becomes even more difficult.So that brings me back to trust..... I must trust my what My God has told me in His word.
But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD, I say, “ You are my God.”
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
When I think about all the upcoming events in my life, it causes me to realize how much I must truly trust in God. Sometimes we all give lip service saying I trust God...but do we really?I mean completely trust Him with everything, not holding anything back. I know I fail at this at times.
My character is that I want to know the plan, work the plan and yes sometimes even control the plan.So this makes trusting sometimes a difficult thing. It requires me to let go and let God have the reigns. I constantly have to give these reigns of control up because I am constantly picking them up.
These next few months maybe years will be a test to see how well I can let God truly have the reigns of my life. I'm sure I will fail, but I am thankful I serve a God who forgives freely.
So if you think of me, be praying for me in this time of life change. As you know life is hard enough,but when it is not something that can any longer be controlled or even guided, it becomes even more difficult.So that brings me back to trust..... I must trust my what My God has told me in His word.
But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD, I say, “ You are my God.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.New journey
Well, I am starting a blog today...Not quite sure where to begin. My goal with this is to just a have place to record events and thoughts of my life. I'm under no delusion that anyone will find this interesting...well maybe my husband. :)
Now that I mention my husband I come to a thought. A few weeks ago I was reading in the book of Proverbs about how we should be encouragers to one another.One thing I tell my children and the kids I work with in ministry is that learning something with out application is pointless. So in order to be a follower of my own words of "wisdom" I am going to attempt to write encouraging things about my husband each day for the next 30 days. I want to be an encourager.
So here I go.....
My husband, Brian, is a great provider for our family. He works very hard and sometimes more than one.He is even to willing to travel one hour each way daily. So how blessed am I.......................
Now that I mention my husband I come to a thought. A few weeks ago I was reading in the book of Proverbs about how we should be encouragers to one another.One thing I tell my children and the kids I work with in ministry is that learning something with out application is pointless. So in order to be a follower of my own words of "wisdom" I am going to attempt to write encouraging things about my husband each day for the next 30 days. I want to be an encourager.
So here I go.....
My husband, Brian, is a great provider for our family. He works very hard and sometimes more than one.He is even to willing to travel one hour each way daily. So how blessed am I.......................
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