Why I've been away

I haven't been posting lately because I thought I didn't have anything worthwhile to say. I've been praying, keeping up on my "bible in a year" readings and enjoying my family time. But then today something happened at work, another trial, and it spurred me to get back to blogging.

For inspiration I went to an old prayer journal and found something from two years ago. I guess it was during my time reading Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life. It was my purpose statement! Here it goes:

To live fully in Christ, thanking God everyday for my happiness and trials. Being a loving member of Christ's family to everyone, caring, loving and giving of myself more each day. To learn more about God's love each new day.

To abandon the old for new- losing the old sight of being suspicious, judgemental, predicting, poor, sad, panicky, tired, unreliable, envious, bitter, jealous, lazy, feeling unfulfilled, expecting equal treatment, blaming past mistakes and not trusting God.

Wow, I must of been in a good mood that day because I always find things clearer when the Son shines brightly on my heart.

Then it goes on to say :

I will learn to receive instruction from God through the Holy Spirit- asking Jesus for guidance by reaching out to him more in prayer. I will use the life of Jesus to learn how to reach others, eventually drawing others to Christ for God. I want to understand God, in a God-like manner. I want this learning to be everyday and at the same time realize the depth of his love for me and others as well.

So... my family is doing terrific! I am enjoying this new season of spring!

To end today's post lets call to the avenue of the web the wonderful things that have happened over the past few years:

marriage-renewed and fun again,

daughters- renewed friendships, successes in school and extra-curricular, half a 4 yr. college tuition financed through awards and grants,

being known as dependable,

being loved by others (children especially!!!!!!),

debt slowly being paid down,

health ( no medications for anything...even allergies and asthma)
yes...the flu struck us here...we managed

So... if anyone happens by chance to read this...I am living proof that one can overcome, give and have more to spare for those closest to them, manage trials, and be a good listener (from a self-proclaimed defeated person). Life can be renewed...you can think all is lost, but if it is lost, it can be found!

We are all vessels, constantly being reshaped!

Verse at the beginning of this particular prayer journal:

Call on me in time of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me. Psalms 50:15