The Written Word

I heard a story on KLove this morning.  I didn't catch it all but this is what I did get.

There were 2 ladies who in their much younger days had become pen pals.  They have remained pen pals for many, many years - having never met.  They had just recently gotten together for the very first time.  After their meeting, someone asked them if they had thought about Facebook, email, etc.  One of the ladies responded that they would rather keep writing letters.  She said, "There is power in the written word."

That really spoke to me.  Of course, when I think of the written word, I think - the written Word.  But that is not what she was talking about.  However, I believe The Lord used what she said to answer a prayer for me.  I had been wondering what is the best way to reach people.  I haven't been very consistent in keeping a blog and I have never written anything else of great significance except my journal (which is also sporadic).  But "there is power in the written word" just stayed in my mind today.  I said it out loud a few times.  I know there is MUCH power in the written Word of God.  I believe these ladies knew that as well.  But I also believe there is power in the written word - period.  Good word and maybe not so good word.  So, I am going to continue praying about how God wants me to reach people and in the meantime, I am going to begin writing whatever The Lord lays on my heart to write.  My blog, my journal, wherever He leads - I want to follow.

There is power in the written Word and the written word.

My Son

The following words came tumbling from my lips as I was washing my dinner dishes and talking to The Lord:

"But what if it costs me my son?"  Then I just stood with my hands in the water, eyes closed, head tilted upward - shocked at what I had just spoken. 

The Wedding

The wedding weekend with all its emotions has passed and I'm living a sigh,...

Peace vs Not So Peaceful

Monday - I knew I had an answer from the Lord and I had total peace.  Felt so good after a few weeks of yuck (hint: when your peace is gone - ask the Lord where you're missing it - I'm going to start doing this earlier!!).  Then Tuesday,...  I still know the decision made was a God decision but total chaos.  One day of peace.  Now lots of yuck but the right decision was made.  God is still in control!!  So, in times past I would start questioning my earlier decision but I have learned to follow Peace and I'm standing firm in the Lord.  Circumstances cannot dictate my decisions.  Prayer must do that.  The Word must do that.

Tummy Tuck

Major accomplishment in my life today!  I am not sucking my tummy in and not looking in every mirror that I walk by.  God is answering prayer in me right now.  Helping me be the woman He created me to be.  Realizing that I don't have to have a perfect body.  Jesus is perfect - I am not.  And it's ok.  I'm ok.  I'm more than ok.  I am one of His favorites!!

Freedom in Christ

Today we celebrate Independence Day. Freedom at the cost of people's lives. I have realized today that it is God's intention and desire for me to be set free, healed and delivered - at the cost of Someone's life. Jesus Christ. My Savior and Strong Deliverer. When I am weak, He is strong.

Happy Independence Day!