... the curve balls of life....

... okay, we know we are here to become more and more like Christ and to represent Him well, push back the gates of hell by His grace and strength and bring glory to Him... this is an established fact...

We can walk along in our life, trying really hard, focusing on Him, drawing closer and seeking Him... getting to know Him more and more, more successful at times than  other times.. all along trying to figure this out... being blessed as we are... getting used to the areas we are struggling with, in His grace getting a handle on it , one breath at a time, one little baby step at a time....


And then... life throws us a curveball... and all of a sudden we are finding ourselves in different circumstances and confronted with areas we never thought we would ever struggle with...

I am sure that happens to all of us at one point in our lives...this could be a bit of a problem, it could throw us off, make us feel as if we are not as closely connected to Him as we thought.. we could start doubting, we could start beating ourselves up... we could become discouraged and because of that be even more unsettled and loose the grip on walking  with Him...

 when confronted with new challenges in regards to walking with Him closely we need to trust that He who started a good work in us will bring it to completion, He is not surprised at the curveball or the new challenges...He allowed it to prove to us that our faith is indeed genuine and will result in praise , glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed....so, rather than beating ourselves up and feeling guilty if this is not as easy as we think it should be, we need to again draw closer, repent and keep on keeping on, relying 100% on Him who has given us everything for leading a godly life when he gave us the faith to believe...

Circumstances change, challenges will always be there.... the only constant is the Author and Perfecter of our faith... the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords....to Him be all glory forever AMEN

... Love overflowing....

... wondering this morning... if there is anyone out there who knows this feeling...
I never knew it before I was saved, before God had my heart grow ears and and I could hear Him calling my name... before the blinders were taken off and I could see.... the truth... of who He is, who I am, and what life is all about..

I remember lying in bed at night as a child trying  to figure out what  life was really... were my dreams my reality and what I thought was reality really my dreams... could there be more to life than going to school and working and then eventually dying?...

Anyways, thankfully He in His great mercy gave me all the answers... and wow, I had only been trying to figure it out for 30 years....  ;)

My questions though is... is there anyone out there that just has no idea how to contain the love they feel for the Lord and His people... I am finding myself at times in a position where the love I feel is just too overwhelming to even be able to express it...

Sharing with my group at RENEW yesterday if Jesus shows up in my life...shows up?????? On occasion ??????????? Are you kidding me?????? He is there ALL THE TIME!!!!! And my love for Him cannot be contained in my soul, body or heart... it breaks forth and needs to find an outlet... it flows over to the people I come in contact with all the time... the supply is unending... I am so thankful for that..
And then there are His people... love so pure and so immense... or should I say intense... I guess that's what allows you to put others first and yourself last... to be there for them no matter how you are... not worrying about getting your needs fulfilled... so, I am wondering... am I just a little crazy... or are you like that??? Love the family of God and love everyone...  I love the 3 girls I meet with at the Center... I truly do.... I am so blessed..... oh the goodness and tenderness of our Father in Heaven... who would have thought the journey with Him would be that full, that mind blowing... that wonderful... turmoil included.... :)