New Year's Resolution

I read about the SMART way to make goals.
S.M.A.R.T.
Specific (I will memorize 2 scriptures a month.)
Measurable (Can you visibly see the goal being obtained?)
Attainable (Cure world hunger-is WAY to big of a problem to complete in a year)
Realistic (Gathering donations and a food drive to help local shelters can be accomplished)
Time (Set a date-Monitor Yourself-If you have a friend who would be your accountability partner in this one area)(I tend not to tell, because I don't want anyone to know if I failed-but not this year-accountability)
My prayer is this
"In agreement with God's Word that says God has plans for me to give me 'a future and a hope,' (Jeremiah 29:11) I ask that God will keep a holy fire burning in me to accomplish his will in what he has called me to do, I agree with Isaiah 43:18-19 "Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?" I will 'redeem the time' during this year. I fully understand that all goals are subject to change as I listen to his leading and remove my wants and desires. By His help these dreams of my heart shall become reality-I Love the Lord, I am thankful that every new year when I self reflect and I desire to grow as a follower of Christ-he doesn't change-he isn't making a new resolution-He has got this all together. How Awesome is he!!!"
I have a friend, She is called to teach-she is awesome, A Praise and Worship leader-You can see how she enjoys worship, She teaches while leading us in Worship. She can accomplish 50 tasks a day and I celebrate her gifts in Christ, what amazes me about her mostly is that she doesn't see it. It is my prayer and my goal this year is for all of us to discover the value of who we are in Christ. I am very thankful for her and her willingness to persevere and open herself up to share. God Bless my sister this year... and you.

January 1st

3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
KJV

Doing what you've always done-Gets you what you've always got

Wow, time has a way of getting by you quickly. I hope this day finds you in a good place. I received and email this morning from a friend of over 20 years, her sister is in this hospital, She has battled cancer and it is back and she is having some other difficulties today. My friend asked for prayer of her sister because she said she has no one, no one, no husband, no children, no boyfriend, no friends there, just her parents and my friend, her sister. The sister is a very successful woman-VERY successful and she is all alone. Isn't that just senseless-one prayer away from having the only one who matters there. Jesus, my savior, my very best friend, more than a husband, more than anyone could have the audacity to think that they could stand in representation of. I do not know what I would do without Christ- I just don't. I have had people in my life let me down, at some point in my life everyone has disappointed me and I am sure I have them...What I can say is he has never done that-Quite the opposite he impresses me day after day. He listens to me and he answers to my call. He is my intercessor and my way maker. In Numbers the 18th chapter-The Lord said to Aaron, "You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any share among them; I am your share and your inheritance among the Israelite's." He is our inheritance he is my share my portion nothing of this world... Please don't live a day with out him...there isn't a need for you or I or anyone else to go through life with out, "No one being there" you never have to be alone... Give Christ a chance...I have found -
If you do what you have always done- You will get what you have always got. Is it time for a change...Do you desire for something different? In my Joy and in my sadness he is there with me and he is the one I want to share it with first. I pray that you will find time to enjoy your cup of coffee today with the Lord... He is anxiously awaiting ....

The Count Down Begins...

Boys and Girls!! The Countdown starts to LAUNCH!!! So much to do and so little time. Business Partners came over today and we did some inventory and we will be doing some inventory tomorrow as well.... CRAZY isn't it? It's kinda fun too...we laugh and talk together and share our excitement!!! So please say a prayer for us!!! Also Please say a prayer for a new friend of mine, Stephanie, her father is in the hospital and it doesn't look good. I know God can do all things, I cannot imagine how incredibly difficult this has to be for her. So please agree with me for covering over her and her daddy, Dell. Thank you so very much.
Take Good Care

Time has a way of getting past you...

Wow-What a day. I fell like I was able to accomplish a lot and when I look so much is still needed to get done. Today was a beautiful day, my children were in the backyard playing and laughing. I was moving a mountain of paper work and my husband was wanting me to stop and get dressed so we could go to Lowe's. You see, sir William, as I call him, loves the Christmas displays at Lowe's, every year we add to the front lawn. Our neighbor's have decided his name will be Mr. Griswold. One neighbor said we were a landing site for airplanes, He loves it. I know he does it for our girls. I was not hearing it of coarse because I was making a dent in the all to important paper work. Then my friend Lisa called me, who is co-partner in this ministry, she had called for a prayer request. Her son Joshua had received really bad news today, four of his closest friends were involved in a horrific accident. One of them lost his life today, he was 17 years old, another who was driving was in critical condition and didn't know if he would make it, along with him was his little brother, that was in the back seat was in a fight for his life that it would take a miracle from God to allow him to live. (His Little Brother-These two boys lost their mother 8 years ago when she was tragically killed in a car accident) So at this point I cannot imagine what the father could possibly be going through. The fourth young man was ejected from the car and suffered a broke foot. Joshua, who I consider one of my own was supposed to be with his friends last night but had a change of mind. I can only imagine what was going through my friend Lisa's mind while her son was telling her all of this. We all sent out prayer request after we heard and I received word about an hour ago that the driver has pulled through, he still has a ways to go, and his little brother-they have stopped his internal bleeding and is stable at this time, but is still in ICU, he still needs our prayers.
I am amazed at how quickly time goes by, my oldest daughter is almost 19 years old, I pray for my girls all the time. We never know when God will call us home, do we? Time goes by to quickly and I have been so guilty of this so many times of not putting my priorities in order, when we hear stories of this nature it is a wake-up call. Is there something that you have been putting off, Have you been meaning to do something, when was the last time you just hugged your child, read a book to them, played kick ball, Remember that game? 30 minutes a day of uninterrupted time with your child, spouse or parent, will make a world of difference. May God Bless You and Your Family, Please Take Good Care.....
Did I mention we had a blast today at Lowe's picking all kinds of new stuff out? I will post a picture of our yard when Sir William is done.