God at Work

Have you ever noticed how just when you step out of your comfort zone and say yes to God about something you've been praying over, in comes the tidal wave of stuff. Unbelieveable. Then how do you know if it's Satan trying to throw you and make you doubt yourself or your God, or if it's God making you cling a little closer to Him. I guess it doesn't really matter where it comes from as long as we do cling closer to Him. I at least know that no matter where it comes from, God can use it in my life for His glory if I get out of the way. Thank you, Lord. Get me out of the way.
God really is at work not only in my life but in the life of our church. When He moves, He really moves!! Another weekend to welcome a new staff member, an associate pastor. Eddie's known him for quite some time--what a man of God he is. Cannot wait for him to get here to start. God is bringing in His people to serve Him in this place and I'm so excited as they seem to be a group so willing to lay down self and pick up the vision and all that is best for the church and run with it. And boy do they run. What energy they all have! We will just all feed off one another. So grateful that God is surrounding my husband with these godly men who get it. Yes! And they bring godly wives with them who also have that call of God on their lives. Double Yes! Awesome couples to work alongside of for Kingdom's sake. Praise You.
Busy weekend ahead, but good busy. Lots of student fun for my kids, some ministry opportunities, some family fun planned. God is good. Two things I know-You O Lord are strong, and You O Lord are loving.-Ps. 62:11-12.

New Beginnings

I have no idea why I am doing this other than the fact that I have always kept a journal and I suppose this is the techno way to journal. Oh well, here goes.
I have no idea why I am so psyched lately and feel such a surge of energy other than the fact that I love new beginnings. It seems like I have a fresh outlook on so many things. I know I may be alone in this opinion but I kinda like change. Not all change. But I think change gives us fresh perspective on everything. We serve a God of 2nd chances and although He never changes and His Word never changes, I think He's a God who gives us do-overs and I like that. I mess up a lot and I need lots of do-overs. I also like that God is a creative God and allows us, really even challenges us, to grow and change as we are supposed to be becoming more like Him. I praise Him that I am not the person I was 5 years ago or 10 years ago or especially 20 years ago. I want to be ever-changing and ever-growing.
Changes lately:
-An almost entirely new staff at church. Wow. They bring such energy and excitement.
-My oldest daughter left for college this year. Big change for us all.
-Some new relationships
-Change in opinions and perspectives
-Definitely a change in how I journal
There are some things that I love that are still the same:
-My God is always the same
-Same husband for over 20 years
-Same 4 children
-Same precious relationships
-Same passion for ministry
-Same love for God's family
-Same desire to see others fall in love with Jesus
Just so you know, this is meant to be a fun, encouraging way of communicating. The desire is to never be offensive. Love to all.