Thankful

Today as I reflect on Thanksgiving coming this week, I can't help but be thankful for my family. After losing two Uncles within two months, I have realized that life is so precious and special and at any moment it could be gone forever. Prior to this, we have not had a loss in our family since my grandmother passed away when I was 17 years old. I have always said how blessed we were to have my brothers, sisters, parents, one grandfather, aunts, uncles, cousins, neices and nephews all still living. For a family as large as ours, it is uncommon for everyone to still be around. God has blessed us. The loss of my two Uncles recently has really brought things into perspective that we will not be here on this earth forever. Until the day comes for the Lord to take each one of us home, we must look past our differences and make the most of time spent with our family members. Let them know you love them - we all have a sense of selfishness but I want to have great memories of my family so I am going to make every effort to put myself aside and focus on my husband, children and all those who surrond me while we still have time. I want to encourage you to do the same. Look beyond circumstances and make the most of it. I want to make "Good Memories" and I pray you will do the same.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you - may God richly bless you spiritually!

A Heavy Heart

Lately I have found myself to be broken over the complacency of those that call themselves believers. I don't say these things with judgement in my heart, I say them with a broken Spirit.

I am not only looking at others but also looking into the mirror at myself, searching my heart as to what I have compromised that is contrary to God's Holy Word. The Lord calls us to be "holy and set apart." I have participated in the world and it's earthly pleasures, which only last a short while, as well as serving God with all my heart - living a life of repentance. The things I once did I choose not to do anymore. I do not want to partake in anything that does not bring glory to my heavenly Father. When I see these things I ask myself why? Then I have to remember I am not responsible for anyone but myself. My convictions are between myself and the Lord. I will be held accountable for my actions and all I can do for others is begin to pray for them. I don't write these things pointing the finger at anyone, I just hope that as you read this the Lord will begin to move on you and show you things in your life that you could "turn away from" as He did for me. Continue to teach me your ways Lord, lead me down the paths of righteousness.