I’m not sure I quite know where to begin, I obviously missed spring, summer too for the most part…I told myself that once school ended I would have SO much time……ah yes, time……
Well so many things have happened, shifted, just plain changed….and now I stand at the edge of a new adventure. We are moving again….to North Carolina….my husband is already there….life is a little rough right now…..uncertain is an understatement…..But God in His infinate wisdom and glory showed me the following beautiful words, tucked away in the pages of Joshua….
“But YOU are to cling to the Lord YOUR God, as you have done to this day” ( Joshua 23:8 emphasis mine) …Joshua is reminding the people that no matter what is going on, what others are doing (idolatry) THEY are to cling to God…..CLING TO GOD……
CLING : to stick together, to hold fast, to adhere closely
This is such an encouragement to me……we don’t just believe in God, know there is a God, we can actually CLING to Him….and there are days, alot of them lately, that I am clinging for dear life…..it also says “as you have done to this day”…..in other words, don’t stop…when things get tough, or incredibly easy, when you’re afraid, when you’re lost, when you are at peace……cling to God as you have done to this day…..but to really cling to God you must know Him intimately…..would you cling to a stranger in time of need or someone you know and trust?…..we must stay in the Word daily….God’s word is new and fresh all the time…this verse is proof positive for me….I never knew it was there, or at least I never really paid attention….but just when I needed it I really SAW it…..
God is awesome like that…….
what are you clinging to in your life right now?
love abundant,
Amy
Spring Dreaming
Hello,
There have been so many things I have meant to blog about this year, but one thing I seem to be lacking more of in 2010 is time……and I guess I have been doing more journaling instead…more private things going on in my head….
It has been cold here in South Carolina, not quite as warm as we have expected so we are greatly anticipating spring and warmer weather….I do hear the sweet sound of birds outside my window…the house is still silent at 8:00 this morning I guess because of the time change and losing that hour of sleep! We noticed the other day that a bluebird family had moved in to our birdhouse out back so the girls have been excitedly watching from the window as they come and go…..Spring must be close!
God has been teaching me things about waiting on Him ,even when I feel so lost and impatient…..how faith is BELIEVING (remember my last post?) I need to get my thoughts together on this subject, because there’s alot more to say……
Spring is almost here….what are you anticipating today?
love abundant,
Amy
Well Happy New Year! Finally!
I hope you have had a wonderful start to the new year! I have to confess I wasn’t so excited to have Christmas over with and start a new year this year, but as I was cleaning up and putting away I had this incredible lightbulb moment…….We celebrate Christmas to remind us to BELIEVE…..Christ’s birth is where our redemption began…..
We must
BELIEVE on the Lord Jesus Christ and we will be saved….
BELIEVE that God so loved the world
BELIEVE that He knows the plans He has for us…not to harm us…..but for our good….
BELIEVE that He is our shepherd and we shall not want…..
BELIEVE He is our Rock and our Fortress……….
BELIEVE every good gift comes from above…….
BELIEVE all things work together for our good…..
BELIEVE He is the light of the world……..
BELIEVE everything we do , we do as unto Him…..
BELIEVE His word is inspired by Himself and good for teaching…..
BELIEVE we are HIs people called by His name…..
BELIEVE love is the greatest commandment…….
BELIEVE His thoughts are not our thoughts and HIs ways not our ways….
BELIEVE that we are filled with the HOLY SPIRIT……..
BELIEVE that we will have everlasting life…..
And in Jesus’ own words "Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, BELIEVE that you have recieved them, and they shall be granted you." Mark 11:24
This beautiful liitle pot that my Shannon gave to me still sits on my counter filled with tree branches….as a reminder to myself to BELIEVE……..If we don’t truly believe in our hearts then we have no peace…..nothing to hope for……
Are you believing today?
love abundant,
Amy
P.S. have you ever noticed that the branches of a Christmas tree look like little crosses????
Christmas Tidings To You!
For the mother ear is so close to the heart that it can hear the faintest whipser of a child…
~The Birds’ Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin 1886
This is the most precious Christmas book I have read to the children, and I thought this quote was so lovely! If you can get your hands on this one it is a treasure….it was offered not too loong ago as a free download from homeschool freebies and my sweet hubby printed it out for me and I bound it with red cardstock….
Ah, my children….they are growing up so fast …..its such a joy to have them all here under the tree …..we never know what the future holds……but God does , and that should be our comfort…..
I hope you and your families have a most blessed Christmas and remember our greatest gift of all time is that precious baby, the hope of the world……reflect on that wonderful scene…..Joseph a strong man, melted by the cry of a newborn babe and who He really is … and Mary with her mother ear to hear Jesus’ cries and coos that would later turn in to agony and pain because God so LOVED the world…………….
Christmastide blessings and love abundant!
Amy
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Greetings!
It’s been such a long time and life has been so busy….we had a wonderful Thanksgiving season. We traveled to Virgina to be with family and ate plenty of good food !
We have been studying Christmas in America for our history lessons, which has been quite interesting…we have been baking cookies like mad and decorating the house…this wreath I wanted to share with you….I repurposed my old wreath and removed everything but the pine cones…the 2 blue Christmas balls are from my childhood, as well as the victorian angel…I bought the bird nest and ribbon for the bow for $4.50 at michaels and glued the mini balls(also from my childhood) in the nest as eggs….the spanish moss came from our walk, the snowflake garland from the dollar store a few years ago ….so I have a brnad new wreath from mostly old stuff! I LOVE it! its hanging in my dining room between 2 candle holders from the Goodwill I spray painted brushed Nickel and bought candles at the dollar store for .50 a piece…..
Our son arrived on the train last Friday after many frustrations from a broken down car, but the girls (and Me!) are so enjoying his company!
What have you been busy doing this season?
love abundant,
Amy
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