Walking with God incorporates all aspects of being a Christian. It involves having a healthy prayer life. Actively cultivating a habit of reading and studying scripture is essential. However, the outward proof of our relationship with the Lord is in our actions and heart attitude. Our testimony is strengthened when our responses to life’s trials draw us closer to the Lord and cause us to humbly submit to his sovereignty. Our walk with God will be visible to others then.
I have learned over the years that this is developed through trials and struggles. The posts I write here are pieces of my personal story. God has brought me through many dark years in life as a wife and a mom. There has been lots of refining fire. However, the close walk with the Lord that has resulted has made it all worth it. I pray that my story will encourage you and spur you on in your journey. If you find yourself in tough times, I hope you find strength in knowing you are not alone and that God will see you through.
How are you today, friend? Today finds me at the end of my rope feeling like I cannot persevere anymore. Specifically being Big Bro’s mama. Hubby will tell you that I am stubborn and strong willed, but I am wondering if maybe Big Bro might have me beat in that department. He has been in…
As I walk through the crowded grocery stores each week I have noticed there’s no one to smile at. People seem to be almost afraid to look others in the eye as if they might somehow pass on this virus. Panic, fear, and a lack of friendliness have been running rampant lately. More people are in need of the gift of peace than any other year before. Are you longing for a gift of Peace that will set you free this Christmas?
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoy your day today, as we take time to feast and fellowship with family and friends. This year will be more hectic than usual, as we will be eating dinner with my parents and then dessert at Hubby’s grandma’s. Usually Thanksgiving is just with my parents and then Christmas is…
As I have alluded to in past posts, I have been under trial for quite a few years now. Being Big Bro’s mama has demanded countless hours of training, discipline, research, and implementation of the research into our life spanning from diet to general living. And not only in the motherhood realm, but the trial…
The beauty of our life is magnified before God when we are fulfilling the purpose for which we were created. That purpose often requires us to take a stand, to dare to be different, and trust that God will use it to bring glory to himself. On Thursday, I wrote about my little tree who…
All the way back in January I chose peaceful calm as the phrase for my year. I was intending to bring a peaceful calm to my home, my kids, my person and our life. I should have known marking out an intention like that would bring testing. How often don’t we find our hope dashed,…
This past week hubby and I have been getting up between 5 and 5:30. His reason is to get to work earlier so he can come home earlier and have more time with the boys. My reason is to ground my day. I have been amazed at the blessing that scant half hour has been….
In my last post, I referred back to the Footprints poem. This poem has encouraged me many times through dark and difficult paths. It is amazing to me how things that are so common can be so incredible meaningful when you stop and really take them in. So here is a chance to really take…
A few days ago I read a devotional from Proverbs 31 Ministries all about obedience. The author was Nicki Koziarz and she shared a story of a woman who did not follow God’s direction in her life and deeply regretted it. As I read what Nicki had to say, God gently reminded me of something…