Needed: Words

Funny I never thought I'd say I needed words and yet its really not what you think. Often times I find myself speaking when its not necessary or not speaking when I really should. Being a wife and mother is on the top of my list of things I do daily, and you know that is the two areas I need words less! You see many years ago God gave me a Word for my heart, a way for me to grow. It was simply this: "Stop!" "Wait!" "Listen!" "Act!" What stuck out to me in that word was not one did God say speak! Don't misunderstand me I talk plenty and I believe it is needed in many areas. I also believe that for some not talking is the biggest area we need to work on! Not doing something you are good at it can be the toughest thing and somehow when you past the test it is a breath of fresh air! Here are a few of my examples where I am learning not to speak: Rather than a harsh word over a spilt cup, a helping hand goes a long way! Instead of giving your opinion of the difficult situation, a hug or an ear to listen is often more effective! After a long day at work, my hubby is more helpful if when I'm asked "how was your day?" I simply say, "Good" and have supper ready! My two teen boys rarely want my advice, and I believe now more than ever the stop,wait,listen,act principle will benefit my nurturing skills more than ever as they spread their wings! So you see I'm am in need of words, just the few words at the right time, not the many that come when none shoulda be spoken at all! Keep in mind this Word was given to me ...MANY, years ago and yet here I am again still learning the simple things! A very dear friend of mine, who recently went to heaven, once shards with me that in all years of ministry she never went a day without learning something! My hopes are I'm that way too! By far perfect, loved by a perfect God!

Quiet Moments

In our household with 9 people and 5 of them under 12 it is rarely quiet! Yesterday I drove for 12 hrs to take my youngest 5 to my parents in Texas and come home to Mississippi, today is quiet! I knew I would miss them, just didn't realize how much! I'm learning to enjoy the " quiet moments"... Often that has been my struggle to ENJOY the quiet moments and not try to fill the void I feel! God is revealing to me that in the "quiet moments" I see HIM, I see LOVE, I hear WISDOM, I know PEACE! So for the next month as my children are being loved and taken care of graciously by my parents, I choose to ENJOY the " Quiet Moments"! Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

Realization of Speciality

My whole life I have known I was Special! You might say well aren't you boastful?! But hold on and hear me out! By Special I mean different, unique and challenging! You see I never thought of it as a good thing. I struggled on a regular basis with knowing I did not fit in, I was always different and most often in not good ways. Especially in my teen years I discovered even more how "special" I really was! This continued well unto my adulthood unfortunately! In the past year, maybe 2, I have seen God work miracles and place people in my life who have stretched me, encouraged me, supported me and loved me for who I am and no more! My Awareness of my Speciality has COMPLETELY changed for the better! You see, I am no different in many ways than that awkward teenager, or bold child I once was, I have just come to realize I was made to be Me and no one else! God is Almighty, He DID NOT make a mistake by making me! I am wife to John because God put us together! I am a mother to my children because God knew I needed them and they needed me! I am friends to those I am because God knew we were capable of putting into each others lives! I am serving in ministry because of the gifts God placed I'm me to be used for His Kingdom! Yes, I am Special! Yes, I am Different! Yes, I am Unique! I can think of no one else I'd rather be than Me! Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

January Jiggles

It is A New Year and Amazingly so too! Hard to Believe its the year 2012 already! Our family is still a large family of 9 blessed by God's continued Mercy and Grace in a Daily Basis! I have seen God work more miracles this year than I can imagine! He truly is an Awesome, Good God! Micah is 14, growing as a young man in Christ, Blessing me more everyday! John Russell is 12.5 still my teddy bear as sweet as he was as a baby... I will never out grow a hug from him or any of my children! Titus is 10 nearing 11 and still a ladies man... I hope to hold on tight to him for several more years al least though! Grace is 8 and I am seeing her grow into a beautiful young lady already... Way too fast! Selah just turned 7 and is still my little princess... She loves to dress up though she likes to feel bigger now too! Levi is less than a month from being 5 and still every bit of boy! He is full of energy and almost more than I can handle at times... I am very thankful for God's Grace! Ruth is 2 now and still tiny for her age... Baby Ruth fits her perfectly and we nicknamed her "candybar" because she is so sweet! She truly is a mommas girl! John and I will Celebrate our 15th Anniversary on the 4th Of Jan! I'm so blessed to still be married to the love of my life! This is going to the best year of our lives!!! Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android