May 23, 2013

I did it! Yesterday I started my blog. Still have a few things to work out, but I'm on the right track to get where I need to be. I saw this on a friends Instagram "Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God." Now I know I'm not a super talented writer or anything like that, but I do know that I enjoy putting words on paper. Whether in print or electronically. ;) And I know that God wants me to use my interest for good and spread his word. Not necessarily by preaching but just by sharing my path. Somehow it may find someone and if they can relate and it brings them one step closer to faith, then I think I've done my part.

I'm reading out of the NIV "Busy Mom's Bible". Everyday they have a devotional thought that I read and then write down my thoughts, prayers, etc. Here is what I read today:

A Life of Purpose: 2 Kings 22:1-20 For you to understand what I'm talking about it would best if you read along with me.
Reflect and Pray: These are always questions they ask to help you reflect on what you've just read and pray about what God is revealing to you.
1. What is one sentence you could use to summarize your life so far?
1a. An obstacle over comer that is working continuously on making past wrongs, right again and learning new ways everyday how to perfect being a wife, mother, and follower of Christ.
2. What might God want to change in your life so that your life summary will be different?
2b. For me to fully be able to let go of my past. Not only my own failures but especially those of my parents.
3. What steps will you take today to walk in God's ways?
3c. I will start taking steps to fully forgiving myself and my parents. I'm almost there but there are times that I allow myself to sink back in that hole of despair or "woe is me."

Father God, I thank you for showing me your ways. For directing me to the path that you laid out for me long before. Continue to lead me, and use me. Continue to keep your hand on us financially, help us to make wise choices with the gifts you've given us and thank you for abundantly blessing us. We give you all the glory in your precious name I pray. -AMEN