Whew… where do I start? This will be my third attempt to write my Sunday Shabbat blog. I actually wrote it Sunday night, only to have my computer crash right before I hit the save button. I was not amused and decided it would be best if I just went to bed, which I did. Last night I had decided I would sit down and re-write my blog before bed, but my evening went from a trip to the grocery, dinner, baths, bedtime, work out and writing to a trip to the grocery, cooking dinner and helping my husband fix the washer at the same time, cleaning up the oil spill inside the washer, getting the girls in bed, finding a new washer, buying a new washer, sorting laundry to take to my mother’s to finish (THANK YOU MOM), and crashing in bed. Needless to say, I am a tad bit worn out, but excited to reflect again on the Lord’s blessing and provisions last week! Let me just say… GOD IS GOOD!!!!
* I had a bittersweet Sunday School class as my teacher and friend taught his last lesson to the class. I have learned so much under him and his wife. I hate to see them leave the class, but I am excited to see God bless them in the new season in their lives. God has big things in store for them, and I believe things are already falling in place.
* After church I was able to celebrate with my dearest friend the fact that her 8 year old daughter wants to do a mother/daughter bible study on the book of Esther! Her daughter is so intent on this study that she already invited some of her friends, and made a flyer to give out!!!! I feel deep in my heart that there is a special anointing on that girl! I cannot wait to see what the Lord is going to do through her!!!!
* I was blessed to be able to rejoice with a friend over her 40 pound weight loss, as well as her new dress size. She looks and feels fabulous! I am incredibly proud of her!
* I was given the gift of paid admission to the dotMOM conference in Birmingham, Alabama this September. The story behind this is amazing, so I want to share. A friend of mine went to the Deeper Still conference with me last weekend. During Deeper Still we learned about the dotMOM conference in September. I desperately wanted to go, but knowing that my husband and I are on a budget with a goal, I decided not to think about going becuase I knew this trip would throw us off budget. So, I told my husband I would pray about it and if I am supposed to go, God would provide. Now, no one knew about this conversation between my husband and I. Monday morning, my friend met me in my office with her mischievous grin and told me that God had woken her up early that morning and put it on her heart that I needed to go to the conference. She discussed it with her husband and he told her to buy my ticket. PTL! You can imagine the tears… well, you can if you are as emotional as I am! All glory to God, my provider!!!!!
* Not only did my friend bless me with paid admission to dotMOM, she also confirmed something the Lord has spoken to me in my prayer time that morning. The words she spoke to me were almost verbatim what the Lord had told me that morning. Just the confirmation I needed. I am so grateful for a dear friend that is still before the Lord, hears His voice and is obedient! I pray she will be blessed for her obedience!
* We received word from my youngest daughter’s general surgeon that she is healing amazingly from her surgery in May! He wants to do a follow-up in 6 months, but other than that she is doing fantastic! Now all we need is for the neurosurgeon to give us the same "all clear" and we are free.
* I was blessed to spend some sweet fellowship with two ladies in our Wednesday night study on Beth Moore’s So Long Insecurity. I have learned more in the discussions than I have in portions of the book. I love hearing the wisdom of the older women and the new zeal from the younger.
* I was able to celebrate that fact that the Lord has a huge grasp on my cousin’s heart and He is getting ready to do amazing things in her life! Praying for her wisdom and ability to stay focused.
* I was able to celebrate with a dear friend confirmation from our Women’s Ministry Leader about a Girls’ Ministry the Lord has put on her heart. Can’t wait to see how the Lord will lead and bless that ministry!
* I had a heart felt conversation with my Weight Watchers leader about my health and need to cut back on processed foods. I know I need to do this, but now I have better motivation! I am blessed that my leader cares and that she took the time to figure out what she thinks is going on with me.
* Our family spent the weekend camping with some good friends and their two daughters. In spite of the numerous storms and need to make 8 people fit in a pop-up camper that sleeps 6, we had an amazing time! I actually laughed so hard my side hurt, which is something I have not experienced in a while.
* I was able to talk to my dad and father-in-law on Father’s Day, wishing them a happy day. Celebrations are set for later this week and I cannot wait!!!!
* The girls and I were able to clean up the pop-up and take care of unpacking from the camping trip while my husband nursed an excruciating tension migraine. I felt so bad for him. When he woke later in the day, feeling human again, the girls and I took him out to dinner to celebrate him. He is such a blessing! He is truly an amazing man. He had to make some tough decisions lately, sacrificing a passion of his in order to make sure he was giving enough to his family. This means more to me that I could ever put in words. I fell in love with him even more the day he made that decision. Thank you, Lord, for the love of my life!
It was a very good week. I deserve nothing, yet He continues to give. I am so grateful for the love of my Savior and the many blessing He gives me!
"Bless the Lord O my soul and forget not all His benefits." What a wonderful list of God's blessings. I am counting His graces to me daily. Today I will count you and your blog. You are a blessing!
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