God's Will

Hi Guys, Sorry its been so long. I like all of us have had lots going on. Lots of good things. Lots of not so good things. Church on Wed was wonderful, amazing! I kept hearing that voice in my head "don't go, you can stay home, you don't feel well" I almost listened but thank God I didn't. I wonder though how many times I miss God's blessings, God's best because I did what I wanted to do, the easy thing, the comfortable thing. I guess we're all guilty. I have an object of prayer that will concern most of my "followers", My husband was supposed to speak about doing something on wed night , but the Lord didn't lead that way. He was going to bring before the church his burden to start a food ministry to help feed the hungry in the community surrounding the church. Not a soup kitchen but a giveaway, boxes filled with food from the second Harvest food bank. We used to be involved in one at our old church, I've seen God use that ministry to bless the church, save the lost, feed hungry children and elderly. What could be closer to the heart of Christ? Nothing. Please pray that we can make this a reality, we'll need help, support from the people in the church, so I'm asking those of you that read this to be praying for Tommy and the leadership of the church that God's will will be done, and be praying about what God would have you to do. I love you guys and am blessed to have such a wonderful group of sisters God bless and Good night!!

Savor The Moments

I know its getting late and I should be going to bed, but its so peaceful and so quiet I just can't let go of the moment. Its one of those rare moments when I'm the only one awake and I'm not exhausted from the long day. (Coffee is a wonder, I couldn't function without it.) These are the moments you learn to savor, when all is well, no major storms or trials, happy healthy families. Because we all know life is likely to throw a curve ball. Life is unpredictable at best and tommorrow could bring rain or shine, storm or peace, God alone knows. He knows so I don't worry knowing I'm safe in His hands whatever life may bring. I savor the moments of peace and rest knowing they're precious few and all to quickly gone. So if you have a minute thank the LORD for your life whatever may be going on and savor where you are because it's subject to change.

Most important

Hello,
I was just sitting and thinking about whats really important in life. Is it how much money we make or how clean our house is? What about how smart our kids are or how good of shape our body is in? Family is important I know, Kids, very important, and friends. But whats most important? Of course if you know me then you know the answer. The most important is Jesus. So, if He's really the most important then why do we spend the least time with him? I spend all day cleaning, teaching, cooking, reading, talking to friends and so little time with the one that matters the most. What are we doing for him? Really? Not including church attendance? Not much I'm afraid. Is He really most important? Does He know? Can he tell by our lives? I pray to do better and be closer because He really is the only thing that matters.

Spring Fever

Where is spring anyway? OK, I know its only March and technically its still winter but I'm so cold! The sun was shining today and I was sure it would be warm but no. I don't mean to complain but I'm from the deep south for those of you who don't know I was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and I spent most of my childhood in Panama City, Fla. I spent my summers on the beach and winters well I can't remember it ever being real cold. It only snowed one time in all my years living there and then it was only three inches, everyone freaked out and put Chains on their tires. When I moved up here I was so excited to see all the snow!! But not so much about the cold, and I still dont like it. Give me the sunshine and flowers and freshly mowed lawns. I've got it bad, spring fever. Mabye tomorrow will be warmer, mabye it'll stay warmer. Wishful thinking I know, but hey a girl's gotta dream.

A mother's contract

Okay, so I'm a bad blogger, I'm stealing some very usable time to write this. But why should I feel guilty? My children are playing outside, the older ones have done their schoolwork and are supposedly working on their chores, so what if my room's a mess and the bathroom needs to be scrubbed and the windows need washing and the floor needs to be mopped and the fridge needs cleaning out and oh yeah whats for supper? We have a friend staying with us so no sandwich nights. Whew, I'm tired already. Its no wonder I'm a caffeine addict. I wouldn't get all that done anyway, I'm reading a really good book by Francine Rivers, all her books are really good books. I shouldn't get them, its like an addiction I just can't put them down. Nothing gets done until after four o'clock when my husband's due home any minute and I realize that I've done nothing except have a really relaxing and peaceful day! So why do I feel guilty? You know why, because I'm a mom and we're not allowed to have any fun or do anything just for ourselves, really its in the contract on the fine print on the birth certificate. You didn't see it ? You will when one of your children catches you drinking a cup of hot herbal tea and painting your toenails at 2 am the'll wake up with a nightmare or throwing up or my personal favorite wet the bed. No mommy you can't have any time to yourself. Not that I mind really, just because the baby cries every time I sat down to enjoy a meal doesn't mean that when it is quiet and I am alone that in some strange twisted way I miss them. I smile knowing my time with them is short, one day I really will be alone wishing for intruded thoughts and interrupeted meals and yes messes to clean. So why do I feel guilty? Because every second I waste I lose, and I can't have it back. Yes, its in the fine print.

A writers forum

Hello again, Well this is my second blog ever, and I still don't know what to say. I mean really who in the whole world wants to hear my thoughts? I just got finished setting everything up and I have this ugly picture of me the( best I could find)posted. We'll fix that asap.Well let me start by telling you why I decided to start a blog. It was not because I'm bored and it was definately not because I have lots of spare time on my hands, but because I love to write. Thats it,( Besides my best friend literally sat me down at my computer and signed me up).But really I love to write. I write songs and poems, Also I've started writing a book. There's so many things I've wanted to say but my husband works and preaches and is gone a lot, plus my kids don't listen because they already know everything, so now I have an audience, well as soon as someone reads this that is. I think that would be the most depressing thing to write and write and no one reads. I hope someone out there in blogland will read this and come away helped or inspired, mabye not today, but mabye someday. Well I have no profound thoughts or great words of wisdom the world needs to hear but we'll see what God will do in the days ahead. Goodnight and God Bless!! Charity

What am I Doing?

Hello Bloggers, for all you in the blog world THIS IS CRAZY!! I've never done anything of this sort and would not be doing so now except for some very influential friends that said I would LOVE it. So here it goes. My name is Charity, I am a very private person, I don't usually speak my thoughts let alone write them for all the wide world to see. However I am all for stepping out of my comfort zone and trying new things. This is new. Very new. Pray for me. I am sitting here wringing my hands trying to figure out what to say. About me, I am 28 years old, married, mother of nine, yes nine. I have seven natural children and 2 foster children. I love being a mom, every crazy hair pulling moment. I also homeschool. No I'm not crazy and I'm not superwoman.I'm a christian trying to do that which the LORD would have me to do. Pray for me.well its bible study time I'll be back later!