...that's me! At least, that is how I feel now. And for those of you sans-ESV Bibles (Im sure other versions use it to), I do not mean sexual promiscuity. Thats what it means, too. But I am referring to our relationship with our Creator God, and my ability to place others (namely my husband) in His rightful place.
Right now, I am in the "woe-is-me" mood. Translation: Scott just left for another week in Orlando (5 weeks to go!); and life sucks. But, it doesn't. I KNOW God is the Creator. I KNOW God is sovereignly working all for His good, and I THINK this is a lesson for me to need Scott less than I need the Lord.
In Mark 9, Jesus is healing a boy with unclean spirits. Jesus tells the father that all things are possible for those who believe, and the father's response is "I believe; help my unbelief!" This is how I feel. I KNOW this is true:
The Lord is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary;his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint,and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary,and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;they shall mount up with wings like eagles;they shall run and not be weary;they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40)
But I need to believe that strength comes from the LORD. And I don't NEED Scott; I want Scott, and my affection for him is a Godly desire (but not a need). But my sinful heart NEEDS a Savior. And I have been given one, so I should be grateful and fall at His throne, praising my Creator for who He is, not what he can do. The simple fact is God is Holy. Period. I am not, Scott is not.
We have been reading through Hosea, prompted by my bible study on Monday nights. The book mentioned it and all the ladies and I were appalled at our constant whoredom concerning our Loving God. Hosea is commanded to marry a womoan known for her promiscuity (sexually), so that he can see God's love for his people. Hosea does so, and his life is full of his constant love for his wife who bears children that aren;t Hosea's and plays the whore with other men. Every time she comes back to Hosea, he loves her unconditionally. Sound familiar? I know my God does the same for me. Praise God that my sinful heart can be loved by the msot Holy God.
Shane said it well this morning (Thank you, Lord, for my pastor!): "despite all of our wickedness, God does not forsake us but shows mercy."
Thank you, Jesus, for your mercy towards me, a harlot who places others in your place. Thank you for your mercy when I cry, and for showing me that I need people less than you. Thank you for the strength you provide when I dont deserve it. Amen.
PS... Rigby found a new bed: mine. Its cute... but dont tell Scott. :)
Off to make a rosary for Seth...
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
I Heart Scott
So, I am a little irked by something that happened today. I shared to my coworkers a prayer-request during our mandatory devotion that Scott will be out of town for 2 months, this is the first time we have been apart for any length of time, and that we could both use some encouragement. A coworker replied, "Dont worry, one day you'll love it when he's gone!" I realize this is a casual, funny response but I feel like I hear it too often from married people older than myself. I think we really should be careful how we speak. Myself included! And, mind you, this coworker is fabulously wonderful and a sweet, sweet Christian woman who was just trying to make me smile. And, Im sure I have said similar things.
I think what ultimately worries me is how lightly we take our marriages. My dearest friend Cat and I have been discussing the rampant adultery we have been seeing all too often in people we know's marriages. It just makes me absolutely sick. I know it is only by the grace of God that Scott and I continue to be faithful and love each other more every day, and that is what I pray in everyone's marriages. I just hate that adultery is out there, along with other marital issues. I think this is in Reforming Marriage(and this is often said): Men are always willing to abdicate (give up) their role, and women are always willing to take it. I am so, so weary of men who abdicate their role as a father and a husband, leaving the women to pick up the pieces. I have to pray against being angry at these men. That kind of abdication is unbiblical (as is my anger!). And I am also weary of women thinking independently from their husbands (also unbiblical). Upon marriage, we are made one. So, when one of you is gone, that leaves a half. Easy math, and the reason why I miss my husband. Half of me is not presently here. And I am thankful that I miss my husband and I am not glad to see him gone. And I pray the day never, ever comes when I wish to be apart from Scott.
Now, I know I will get responses of "oh, you're just a newlywed! how cute!" But, I will say, I am uber-thankful for women like Judy, Ashlie, Dinah, Denise, Lisa, Christen, Donna, etc. who understand this and realize it is absolutely a God-given desire to be with your husband, and who encourage me to rest in Christ at this time, not to forget about it and be thankful for time alone. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the women of my church. I dont know what kind of wife I would be without them. And I am also going to be bold (although my mom would hate this) and say I have never seen a better picture of a submissive, gentle, and loving wife than my mommy. She says I dont see her at her worst sometimes, but, regardless, I think the work Christ has accomplished in my parent's life is awesome. Like, really awesome, not just "dude thats awesome."
All this to say, I love my husband and I am thankful for what Christ has accomplished in our marriage. :)
"Submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." Ephesians 5:22-33
I think what ultimately worries me is how lightly we take our marriages. My dearest friend Cat and I have been discussing the rampant adultery we have been seeing all too often in people we know's marriages. It just makes me absolutely sick. I know it is only by the grace of God that Scott and I continue to be faithful and love each other more every day, and that is what I pray in everyone's marriages. I just hate that adultery is out there, along with other marital issues. I think this is in Reforming Marriage(and this is often said): Men are always willing to abdicate (give up) their role, and women are always willing to take it. I am so, so weary of men who abdicate their role as a father and a husband, leaving the women to pick up the pieces. I have to pray against being angry at these men. That kind of abdication is unbiblical (as is my anger!). And I am also weary of women thinking independently from their husbands (also unbiblical). Upon marriage, we are made one. So, when one of you is gone, that leaves a half. Easy math, and the reason why I miss my husband. Half of me is not presently here. And I am thankful that I miss my husband and I am not glad to see him gone. And I pray the day never, ever comes when I wish to be apart from Scott.
Now, I know I will get responses of "oh, you're just a newlywed! how cute!" But, I will say, I am uber-thankful for women like Judy, Ashlie, Dinah, Denise, Lisa, Christen, Donna, etc. who understand this and realize it is absolutely a God-given desire to be with your husband, and who encourage me to rest in Christ at this time, not to forget about it and be thankful for time alone. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the women of my church. I dont know what kind of wife I would be without them. And I am also going to be bold (although my mom would hate this) and say I have never seen a better picture of a submissive, gentle, and loving wife than my mommy. She says I dont see her at her worst sometimes, but, regardless, I think the work Christ has accomplished in my parent's life is awesome. Like, really awesome, not just "dude thats awesome."
All this to say, I love my husband and I am thankful for what Christ has accomplished in our marriage. :)
"Submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." Ephesians 5:22-33
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
And the sun rises...
... I am so thankful for the Lord's blessings. I shall name them.
1. Scooter's video of Barney doing the souldja boy. Made me smile, even though it is a lil inappropriate in the lyrics...
2. Scott arrived home safely last Friday BUT was sent out for 2 STINKIN months to Orlando. Stink, stink, stink. I threw a HUGE fit and guess what? It did no good, he is still gone. :) SO, here is where I am and I am thankful that although the first night I slept exactly 1.25 hours (again, being alone is not good for someone with panic attacks), I got a full night's rest last night and the Lord is good. But please pray, as for the next 2 months I will only see Scott Friday night- Sunday night. Rigby and I have been doing some awesome bonding, which apparently includes chewing paint off the walls. Hmmm....
3. School is getting into a good flow of things.
4. I gained 0.4 this week. Yuck, but I started my period, too, so I am still not discouraged and am having a great week thus far.
5. I can not describe how thankful I am for my friends, and my family. Last week Gena and Sara both stayed with me. One night, I had a migraine and Gena cooked and babied me and was fabulous. On top of that, I have received emails, phone calls, facebook messages and loving hugs from my friends at church and my family. Thanks to all of you, you have no idea what an impact it has made on me and what a great showing of the gospel has been displayed through your love and prayers. I know it is part of why I have had a good restful night and I am exceedingly thankful. Love you guys.
The Lord is so good, so good to me. I have so much to praise Him for and I am surprised my last post was so negative. Please continue to pray for Scott as he is away, alone (not even with people from his office), and for me as I am here. Pray for the Lord to protect our hearts, our marriage and integrity in it, and that we would be faithful to read and pray every night together. This truly has been the most trying time ever, and it has only been two days. But I know the Lord is working. :)
1. Scooter's video of Barney doing the souldja boy. Made me smile, even though it is a lil inappropriate in the lyrics...
2. Scott arrived home safely last Friday BUT was sent out for 2 STINKIN months to Orlando. Stink, stink, stink. I threw a HUGE fit and guess what? It did no good, he is still gone. :) SO, here is where I am and I am thankful that although the first night I slept exactly 1.25 hours (again, being alone is not good for someone with panic attacks), I got a full night's rest last night and the Lord is good. But please pray, as for the next 2 months I will only see Scott Friday night- Sunday night. Rigby and I have been doing some awesome bonding, which apparently includes chewing paint off the walls. Hmmm....
3. School is getting into a good flow of things.
4. I gained 0.4 this week. Yuck, but I started my period, too, so I am still not discouraged and am having a great week thus far.
5. I can not describe how thankful I am for my friends, and my family. Last week Gena and Sara both stayed with me. One night, I had a migraine and Gena cooked and babied me and was fabulous. On top of that, I have received emails, phone calls, facebook messages and loving hugs from my friends at church and my family. Thanks to all of you, you have no idea what an impact it has made on me and what a great showing of the gospel has been displayed through your love and prayers. I know it is part of why I have had a good restful night and I am exceedingly thankful. Love you guys.
The Lord is so good, so good to me. I have so much to praise Him for and I am surprised my last post was so negative. Please continue to pray for Scott as he is away, alone (not even with people from his office), and for me as I am here. Pray for the Lord to protect our hearts, our marriage and integrity in it, and that we would be faithful to read and pray every night together. This truly has been the most trying time ever, and it has only been two days. But I know the Lord is working. :)
Friday, August 22, 2008
And the rain, rain, rain came down, down down...
...quoted from Winnie the Poo, FYI.
AGH So I am feeling the urge to blog since it has been over a week. THIS is why I was so hesitant to blog. Becuase, for some reason, I feel pressured to post so that the whole two people who read this will have something to read.
Anyways, school started "fully" this past Monday, our first full week, and then on Wednesday, school was cancelled due to good ole Tropical Storm Fay. YAY! That is a great perk of being a teacher. But, now I am bored. Scott left to go to Orlando for his new job on Wed. so I have been at my parents' house since then, just becuase I didnt want to be alone in the storm, considering the continuous Tornado Warnings. I was going to go home tonight, but the lull that I thought was in the storm turned into more warnings. So, here I am.
However, it has been a lot of fun hanging out with the family. We have played games, played in the rain, watched countless movies, and made gross pancakes and good muffins. Kayla cooked the muffins, go figure. I think they have enjoyed it, too. Rigby is going nuts, I think she is ready to go home and pee without having to be dried off everytime she comes in. She does NOT like being dried off. Actually, there isnt much she does like that has to do with me thinking it is a necessity. For those of you who heard of the nail-clipping fiasco, this comes as no surprise. But she is getting her stitches out and nails clipped tomorrow. Ha, ha, Rigby!
Thanks for your prayers concerning Scott's travel and my being solo. As I think I posted before, I have scary panic attacks at night and have been fearful Scott's absence. The first night was rough, but it has gotten better. BUT I havent done it alone, yet, so tomorrow night will be the true test. Isaiah 40 has been on my heart continuously, so please pray it for me, that I would rely on the Lord, the Creator's, strength. Its posted below.
Weight loss. HA! Whats that?! The past two weeks have been rough. I forgot to weigh on Monday, and I never weigh in the middle so I am waiting til Monday to weigh-in, but I know it will be a disaster. I have been stress-eating and doing no excercise (Thanks, Fay!) so pray that I would be conscience of my eating. I feel like I am letting all of my sponsors, and myself, down. So those of you who read and are sponsors, please dont give up on me yet. :)
Hmmmm I think that is a good summation of the week. Rain, stress, puppy stuff, being big and trying to rely on the Lord, the Creator of the Earth as my supply and my portion. Please pray the verses below for me; they have popping up EVERYWHERE recently: in different bible studies, church services, and even in a fictional book I just read. Funny how God reveals certain verses to us. Almost like it was on purpose. :)
Isaiah 40:28-31
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the faint,
and to him who has no might he
increases strength.
Even youths shall faint and grow weary,
and young men shall fall exhauted;
but they who wait for the LORD shall
renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shal run and not grow weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
AGH So I am feeling the urge to blog since it has been over a week. THIS is why I was so hesitant to blog. Becuase, for some reason, I feel pressured to post so that the whole two people who read this will have something to read.
Anyways, school started "fully" this past Monday, our first full week, and then on Wednesday, school was cancelled due to good ole Tropical Storm Fay. YAY! That is a great perk of being a teacher. But, now I am bored. Scott left to go to Orlando for his new job on Wed. so I have been at my parents' house since then, just becuase I didnt want to be alone in the storm, considering the continuous Tornado Warnings. I was going to go home tonight, but the lull that I thought was in the storm turned into more warnings. So, here I am.
However, it has been a lot of fun hanging out with the family. We have played games, played in the rain, watched countless movies, and made gross pancakes and good muffins. Kayla cooked the muffins, go figure. I think they have enjoyed it, too. Rigby is going nuts, I think she is ready to go home and pee without having to be dried off everytime she comes in. She does NOT like being dried off. Actually, there isnt much she does like that has to do with me thinking it is a necessity. For those of you who heard of the nail-clipping fiasco, this comes as no surprise. But she is getting her stitches out and nails clipped tomorrow. Ha, ha, Rigby!
Thanks for your prayers concerning Scott's travel and my being solo. As I think I posted before, I have scary panic attacks at night and have been fearful Scott's absence. The first night was rough, but it has gotten better. BUT I havent done it alone, yet, so tomorrow night will be the true test. Isaiah 40 has been on my heart continuously, so please pray it for me, that I would rely on the Lord, the Creator's, strength. Its posted below.
Weight loss. HA! Whats that?! The past two weeks have been rough. I forgot to weigh on Monday, and I never weigh in the middle so I am waiting til Monday to weigh-in, but I know it will be a disaster. I have been stress-eating and doing no excercise (Thanks, Fay!) so pray that I would be conscience of my eating. I feel like I am letting all of my sponsors, and myself, down. So those of you who read and are sponsors, please dont give up on me yet. :)
Hmmmm I think that is a good summation of the week. Rain, stress, puppy stuff, being big and trying to rely on the Lord, the Creator of the Earth as my supply and my portion. Please pray the verses below for me; they have popping up EVERYWHERE recently: in different bible studies, church services, and even in a fictional book I just read. Funny how God reveals certain verses to us. Almost like it was on purpose. :)
Isaiah 40:28-31
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the faint,
and to him who has no might he
increases strength.
Even youths shall faint and grow weary,
and young men shall fall exhauted;
but they who wait for the LORD shall
renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shal run and not grow weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Weigh-In Week 3 and Other News
So, this past week resulted in a great weigh-in: I lost 2.8 lb! Yay! So, thanks to everyone for your encouragement after a yucky week!
Rigby was fixed this past week. I dont know how people with kids do it. I was a nervous wreck with her being gone just for 1 night! But she has been home a week and is doing well, although Scott keeps saying, "I thought this was supposed to calm her down a little." Fat chance.
School starts this week (AGH!). So for all you fellow teachers looking to the new year, and all the parents who will be homeschooling or sending their children to school: I will be praying for you! This week has been tiring, I guess just due to getting back in the routine. But I am looking forward to seeing all my students! Pray for me, as I think I am getting a cold. blech.
Big Praise! Scott and I celebrated 2 big years of wedded bliss yesterday, the 12th. I am so thankful to the Lord for what He has accomplished in our lives. As I look around and am sad and angry at all the divorce I see, I am thankful the Lord has been gracious to continue to grow love in our family. Yay for marriage!
And please pray for me. Scott is leaving for business next Wednesday and will be gone for over a week. Those who know me well know that I struggle with nightly panic attacks and I am already fretting over Scott not being there. I am really praying that God will show himself to me this coming week while he is gone, and that He alone is truth, not the lies I am so quick to believe. And while I could stay with my mom, or have someone stay over, I would really like to do it on my own. So please pray.
Rigby was fixed this past week. I dont know how people with kids do it. I was a nervous wreck with her being gone just for 1 night! But she has been home a week and is doing well, although Scott keeps saying, "I thought this was supposed to calm her down a little." Fat chance.
School starts this week (AGH!). So for all you fellow teachers looking to the new year, and all the parents who will be homeschooling or sending their children to school: I will be praying for you! This week has been tiring, I guess just due to getting back in the routine. But I am looking forward to seeing all my students! Pray for me, as I think I am getting a cold. blech.
Big Praise! Scott and I celebrated 2 big years of wedded bliss yesterday, the 12th. I am so thankful to the Lord for what He has accomplished in our lives. As I look around and am sad and angry at all the divorce I see, I am thankful the Lord has been gracious to continue to grow love in our family. Yay for marriage!
And please pray for me. Scott is leaving for business next Wednesday and will be gone for over a week. Those who know me well know that I struggle with nightly panic attacks and I am already fretting over Scott not being there. I am really praying that God will show himself to me this coming week while he is gone, and that He alone is truth, not the lies I am so quick to believe. And while I could stay with my mom, or have someone stay over, I would really like to do it on my own. So please pray.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Crazy Busy Week! And Week 2 Results!
Wow, this week was pretty busy. Here is the low-down: Scott graduated on Friday night (Praise the Lord!), and we went to Maggiano's with the family. Saturday we had a cookout at my parents and our church family for Scott, and Friday we went to Moes and rode bikes.
Oh, and I started today. Great!
All that said, this was not a good weight-loss week. I am up 1.2 lb, and am disappointed but not surprised. Obviously, we ate a lot this weekend, and I started. But that is no excuse. I can still make better choices (like no sweet tea and TWO helpings of banana pudding!). So I am a little sad, but I will not let it deter me for this week!
I am so thankful again to the Lord for his provision in Scott's schooling. I must say it was nice to hear his name called and see him in his cap and gown. I am also thankful for our church, who came together and gave him an ipod, which he is now addicted to! I am just glad, becuase Scott doesnt ever buy nice things for himself and it is good to see him enjoying some new hobbies like the ipod and biking with me. I am glad to have him home at night! So, that is that. Thank you, Jesus, for my husband.
Oh, and I started today. Great!
All that said, this was not a good weight-loss week. I am up 1.2 lb, and am disappointed but not surprised. Obviously, we ate a lot this weekend, and I started. But that is no excuse. I can still make better choices (like no sweet tea and TWO helpings of banana pudding!). So I am a little sad, but I will not let it deter me for this week!
I am so thankful again to the Lord for his provision in Scott's schooling. I must say it was nice to hear his name called and see him in his cap and gown. I am also thankful for our church, who came together and gave him an ipod, which he is now addicted to! I am just glad, becuase Scott doesnt ever buy nice things for himself and it is good to see him enjoying some new hobbies like the ipod and biking with me. I am glad to have him home at night! So, that is that. Thank you, Jesus, for my husband.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
My husband is a graduate and a quitter
YAY!! Scott took the last part of his CPA exam today, he thinks he passed, AND he quit his job at Mayo and will begin at KPMG on the 18th. Oh, AND He graduates officially on Friday even though his last class was on Saturday.
I am amazed at the Lord's faithfulness through his schooling, testing and jobs. Most of you know that we want for me to stay home when we decide to have children, and I am thankful for a husband who WANTS this (meaning, Im not forcing him) and who looks forward to working, knowing it provides for his family. But the Lord only has sustained him during this, our first two years of marriage, time of him being in school. SO, for all of you who told us to wait until he was finished, HAHAHA! We made it!!
It is weird for both of us for him to not be studying, writing a paper, whatever. Tonight, at 8, we almost went to different rooms just becuase it has been our routine since that has been his study-time. I am thankful for the time I will have to spend with my hubby. Pray we dont kill each other.
Thanks for the prayers on his behalf!!
I am amazed at the Lord's faithfulness through his schooling, testing and jobs. Most of you know that we want for me to stay home when we decide to have children, and I am thankful for a husband who WANTS this (meaning, Im not forcing him) and who looks forward to working, knowing it provides for his family. But the Lord only has sustained him during this, our first two years of marriage, time of him being in school. SO, for all of you who told us to wait until he was finished, HAHAHA! We made it!!
It is weird for both of us for him to not be studying, writing a paper, whatever. Tonight, at 8, we almost went to different rooms just becuase it has been our routine since that has been his study-time. I am thankful for the time I will have to spend with my hubby. Pray we dont kill each other.
Thanks for the prayers on his behalf!!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Week 1: Weigh-In results
So, I lost 1.8 lb my first week. Not as much as I was hoping for, but considering the Dick's wings and later a hot-fudge Sundae (Hey! It was in my points, thank you!), I am not too surprised it isnt more. But that is a HEALTHY weight loss, which is what's important. Thanks everyone for your encouragement this week.
We FINALLY got ALL of Rigby's nails clipped. This was after much blood, sweat and hair all over the place. We struggled with her (an understatement) to get the front ones done, and then I did her back ones while she was asleep (and kicked myself for not thinking of this sooner). FYI: If you cut the dogs toenail's to the quick and it bleeds, dip their paw in flour. :)
Also, I made a cool necklace and bracelet out of these big pearls strung onto ribbon. It was very difficult to get the ribbon through the hole, and I was pround that I found a way to do it. Thanks, google!
I was thankful for Jason's message on Sunday, and convicted of my fight to control everything rather than to leave it to Christ to accomplish everything for HIS will, not mine. I am thankful for our church, as the people are great to live out the gospel with. And I am thankful that nothing I can do can accomplish salvation, mine or others, and that it is an act of God.
BIG NEWS: Scott is graduating Friday!! YAY!! I dont know what it will be like to actually SEE him during weeknights on a regular basis, and I am looking forward to it. And PRAY as he takes the last part of his CPA exam on Tuesday AM.
Also, pray for our pastor, Shane, who is having some medical concerns while in Rocky Mount, NC. Pray the doctors would work quickly and that Shane will not be stressed, as he has lots of work to do for his class before he comes back on Friday/Saturday.
Have a great day!!
We FINALLY got ALL of Rigby's nails clipped. This was after much blood, sweat and hair all over the place. We struggled with her (an understatement) to get the front ones done, and then I did her back ones while she was asleep (and kicked myself for not thinking of this sooner). FYI: If you cut the dogs toenail's to the quick and it bleeds, dip their paw in flour. :)
Also, I made a cool necklace and bracelet out of these big pearls strung onto ribbon. It was very difficult to get the ribbon through the hole, and I was pround that I found a way to do it. Thanks, google!
I was thankful for Jason's message on Sunday, and convicted of my fight to control everything rather than to leave it to Christ to accomplish everything for HIS will, not mine. I am thankful for our church, as the people are great to live out the gospel with. And I am thankful that nothing I can do can accomplish salvation, mine or others, and that it is an act of God.
BIG NEWS: Scott is graduating Friday!! YAY!! I dont know what it will be like to actually SEE him during weeknights on a regular basis, and I am looking forward to it. And PRAY as he takes the last part of his CPA exam on Tuesday AM.
Also, pray for our pastor, Shane, who is having some medical concerns while in Rocky Mount, NC. Pray the doctors would work quickly and that Shane will not be stressed, as he has lots of work to do for his class before he comes back on Friday/Saturday.
Have a great day!!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
T-A-I-N-T-E-D with a capital...everything
So this has been a great week. I have remained in my "points" (Thats weight-watcher lingo for your allotted food for a day, everything has a point value) every day. And I even went out to eat a couple times AND had a brownie. Yes, a brownie. Actually, Im not sure about yesterday since we had Dick's wings for dinner, but there are 32 extra weekly points that I never count in so I feel okay. I am looking forward to weighing in on Monday AM. So STAY TUNED for my first week's results.
Rigby is a beast, thats all I have to say about that.
I have been thankful for the fellowship I have been able to have during this summer. I really feel like I am connecting with the women in my church, and I am so thankful for their desire to be Christ-like amidst circumstances that would promote otherwise. As a women who is TAINTED but trying to be faithful, it is encouraging to see women pray for the Lord's joy rather than their own wants or needs. Muchos Gracias to Lisa who sent me the below verses this week that has been so needed and applicable to the struggles of many of the women I care about, from family to friends. I, too, had a mental breakdown this week over my dog's toenails and my inability to clip them. I was deeply reminded that it is completely irrational to cry over that when there have been miscarriages, houses burning down, and family struggles among people I care for, all happening this week. However, I am also reminded of God's goodness and that he is sovereign...even over toenails.
Here are some people I am thankful for this week: Amanda (who is crazy like me), Denise who prays for joy, Dinah who is tainted like me, Kayla who is a great sister, Cat who is the best ever, my mother-in-law who is a women desiring the Lord's joy and will for her children, my mom who is indescribably submissive and just, geez, amazing, and my husband who comforts me when I think I might die becuase Rigby's toenails are scratching me to pieces.
This is my prayer for these women:
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the faint,
and to him who has no might he increases strength.
Isaiah 40:28-29
Man, those are good verses. Hallelujah for the blood of the lamb that was slain.
Rigby is a beast, thats all I have to say about that.
I have been thankful for the fellowship I have been able to have during this summer. I really feel like I am connecting with the women in my church, and I am so thankful for their desire to be Christ-like amidst circumstances that would promote otherwise. As a women who is TAINTED but trying to be faithful, it is encouraging to see women pray for the Lord's joy rather than their own wants or needs. Muchos Gracias to Lisa who sent me the below verses this week that has been so needed and applicable to the struggles of many of the women I care about, from family to friends. I, too, had a mental breakdown this week over my dog's toenails and my inability to clip them. I was deeply reminded that it is completely irrational to cry over that when there have been miscarriages, houses burning down, and family struggles among people I care for, all happening this week. However, I am also reminded of God's goodness and that he is sovereign...even over toenails.
Here are some people I am thankful for this week: Amanda (who is crazy like me), Denise who prays for joy, Dinah who is tainted like me, Kayla who is a great sister, Cat who is the best ever, my mother-in-law who is a women desiring the Lord's joy and will for her children, my mom who is indescribably submissive and just, geez, amazing, and my husband who comforts me when I think I might die becuase Rigby's toenails are scratching me to pieces.
This is my prayer for these women:
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the faint,
and to him who has no might he increases strength.
Isaiah 40:28-29
Man, those are good verses. Hallelujah for the blood of the lamb that was slain.
Monday, July 21, 2008
My first blog...
...with the exception of the awesome livejournal I had in high school (lame) this is my fist blog...how exciting!
So I am mainly using this to countdown my 30-lb weight loss. Today is the first day, and with all my sponsors, I am actually feeling motivated this time. But I also want to post the jewelry I make on here, as I get excited when I make something new, and feel the need to share it with everyone.
In other news...we got a new mattress this weekend. Praise the Lord for his goodness! Sleeping is going much better and its a King bed, so now Scott and I feel like real-life grown-ups. And Rigby can't jump on it becuase it is too high, but I wonder how long that will last.
Okay thats it for now... just trying this thing out...
So I am mainly using this to countdown my 30-lb weight loss. Today is the first day, and with all my sponsors, I am actually feeling motivated this time. But I also want to post the jewelry I make on here, as I get excited when I make something new, and feel the need to share it with everyone.
In other news...we got a new mattress this weekend. Praise the Lord for his goodness! Sleeping is going much better and its a King bed, so now Scott and I feel like real-life grown-ups. And Rigby can't jump on it becuase it is too high, but I wonder how long that will last.
Okay thats it for now... just trying this thing out...
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