Accepting Forgiveness

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Luke 15:7

We do not need to live lives stained with our own regrets. Nor do we need to paper over our faults and errors, desperately trying to convince ourselves and others that we don't have them. But there isn't a single action that must remain unexamined for fear that it is unforgivable. Nothing is unforgivable.

Our actions do have consequences, but the love of God will support us in the amends we must make.

We will be forgiven. Our question is not Will God forgive me? It is, rather, Will I humbly accept the grace God offers me to help me change this very moment?

Grateful...

There is much to be grateful to the Lord for. We are finally settled into our new home, one provided by our faithful God. We are blessed and joyful for the abundance in our lives. The kids have adjusted to the move, although I still feel as if I am staying in another person's home. Today, and these past few weeks, I again feel my calling to pray more, worry less, and find spiritual comfort in study and thoughts of His Word. I am thankful to those who lead me and remind me that it is God that should be the center of my life. It is incredibly easy to get wrapped in issues from work and the hub of daily living...but my goal is to always re-focus my mind to the purpose, the reason I am here...even if it is not a clear reason. I am such a failure but I will keep trying, everyday...

Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
--Psalm 119:105

23 to go...

And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. ~1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV

Commitment 2009

After receiving a great idea on Beth Moore's blog, I am making a commitment to deepen my relationship with Jesus by memorizing some scripture (two a month) and praying and meditating on the purpose and meaning of each one. It's small and do-able. I have been riding the roller coaster of life...and the Lord knows my needs. Lord, keep walking with me...

Know Your Worth

This was sent to me from a beautiful friend...

WHETHER SINGLE OR MARRIED, THIS IS WONDERFUL REMINDER OF OUR SELF WORTH!

In a brief conversation, a man asked a woman he was pursuing the question "What kind of man are you looking for?" She sat quietly for a moment before looking him in the eye & asking, "Do you really want to know?"
Reluctantly, he said, "Yes."
She began to expound, "As a woman in this day & age, I am in a position to ask a man what can he do for me that I can't do for myself."
"I pay my own bills."
"I take care of my household without the help of any man... or woman for that matter."
"I am in the position to ask, 'What can you bring to the table?' "
The man looked at her. Clearly he thought that she was referring to money.
She quickly corrected his thought & stated, "I am not referring to money."
"I need something more. I need a man who is striving for perfection in every aspect of life. "
He sat back in his chair, folded his arms, & asked her to explain.
She said,

"I am looking for someone who is striving for perfection mentally because I need
conversation & mental stimulation. I don't need a simple-minded man.

I am looking for someone who is striving for perfection spiritually because I don't
need to be unequally yoked...believers mixed with unbelievers is a recipe for
disaster.

I need a man who is striving for perfection financially because I
don't need a financial burden.

I am looking for someone who is sensitive enough to understand what I go through as a woman, but strong enough to keep me grounded.

I am looking for someone whom I can respect. In order to be submissive,
I must respect him. I cannot be submissive to a man who isn't taking care of his
business. I have no problem being submissive... he just has to be worthy. God
made woman to be a helpmate for man. I can't help a man if he can't help
himself."

When she finished her spill, she looked at him. He sat there with a puzzled look on his face. He said, "You are asking a lot. She replied, "I'm worth a lot. "

Growing old is a blessing when you’re growing closer to God.