Updated....

It seems like my blog is lagging behind the times. In the grand scheme of things, it is not so important....and there are just too many other things to do lately. I do miss posting, but it is something to set aside until the time is right!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas celebrating the birth of our Savior! Isn't God's love amazing?

What Do I Know of Holy?

What Do I Know Of Holy?
by Addison Road
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8fSjtPLuBQ

I made You promises a thousand times
I tried to hear from Heaven
But I talked the whole time
I think I made You too small
I never feared You at all No
If You touched my face would I know You?
Looked into my eyes could I behold You?

(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

I guess I thought that I had figured You out
I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about
How You were mighty to save
Those were only empty words on a page
Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be
The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees

(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

(CHORUS 2)
What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame?
And a God who gave life it's name?
What do I know of Holy?
Of the One who the angels praise?
All creation knows Your name
On earth and heaven above
What do I know of this love?

(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of Holy?

You know....not a lot to post about lately.....

Life is pretty much the same day to day. God is busy doing some refining work in my heart in an area or two! Of that fact, I am grateful! Life is still super, ubber busy these days, but next week my hours of working are decreasing, and I'm excited that I'll have a bit more time to fit a few more things that I've been missing into my days. That is the kindness of the Lord! Today, Gene had a meeting at 8:30, Chelsey had a meeting at 9:30 and I had one at 9:00. Chelsey and I had the opportunity to go have breakfast together before our meetings, and we had a great time. I asked her if there were things about me that she had ever wanted to ask about or to know, but just hadn't for whatever reason. So it was a good time to share some past history with her, and even shock her a bit I think. I think she had never imagined that mom's past would be interesting in the least! The best part was just our time together -- something we haven't had the opportunity to do in a while with our busy days. I really like Saturday mornings!

Has it been long enough???

Yep! It's been long enough....probably too long. I just can't seem to find time to update as much as before, but that's ok too! Soooo....let's see....the routine is much the same - life is busy and changing! I think the main thing is that the Lord has this "theme" going on right now....trust and His sovereignty. I'm just realizing that there are many times when I am anxious....even in really small things, that I didn't realize. I love God's faithfulness to uncover stuff in my heart that I probably knew I put there, but never really thought about it before. Our care group ladies are reading Jerry Bridges book Trusting God. I'm not sure how many times I've read it, but that's just what is so great about the Lord....there is always more to learn and uncover about Him and how He is working in my life at any given time. So yesterday, I had to confess my anxious heart again as our computer is having some major problems, and I didn't know what we were going to do so that Chelsey could get her homework done and I can work today. So....I still don't know what is wrong with it, but right now it is working....an hour from now it may not. We really need to figure out how to get this one fixed or a way to purchase a new one.....can you hear the anxious thoughts running around in my head? I am so grateful for this opportunity to have my sin exposed and to confront it head on....and the even greater opportunity that God is sovereign and totally knows how it will all work out and that I have another opportunity to trust Him instead of myself and "my world". PRAISE GOD!!!

Sometimes.....

I take for granted all that the Lord has done for me. It's kinda sad that it takes a beautiful day like today, the freedom to linger a little longer in my quiet time and mostly a fresh desire for the Lord in my heart to breathe deep and look at everything with refreshed eyes. I have so much that I so often complain about....the question is....Do I spend more time complaining than I do expressing the gratitude for the many things that happen each day in my life? Well....can you guess what the answer is? Those complaining words often hit me like a brick wall! So my desire is to continue growing with eyes that a fresh each day to all that the Lord is doing and how I can better respond to each thing that comes my way. So, life is busy....nothing new there, and no new things added in at this point in time. I am grateful for that too. I hope that you all are enjoying this beautiful day as I am!

I never realized......

Since life has gotten so busy for me the last few weeks, there are lots of things that I never realized over the last 18 years. I never realized how much time I actually had for myself and the many ways that I spent that time....some lazily, some foolishly, and much more of it was quite well spent on home, family and friends. Trying to find time to have coffee with a friend or do something fun with my daughter (who is also much more busy these days) is a challenging find. But it is also filled with grace. God provides moments at just the right time to sing or pray or read or talk to a friend or even to update my blog. I am grateful! New seasons....they challenge me....my goal.....not to complain but to be awed by the grace for the season and the promise of mercies anew with each new day.

Here He Is -- Such A Cutie!!!

He's just a sweet, cute baby boy.....not much else to say....enjoy the pics!