God is Good!

I want to just share what putting God in your life can do for you. It has totally changed my life. Of course I always loved God and prayed (mainly when "I" need something) but, it wasnt till last summer that I starting living and learning the "Word" of God and man, has my life changed.
I want to list a few things that has happen since this day of MY Revelation.


1. Starting using what I love (God and Singing)and leading worship through music!
2. Meeting new people that I truly Cherish and love. These relationships have brought new meaning to my life. (you know who you are-one reads my blogs:) )
3. Got My best friend a job here at Tar-n-Tube and get to see her everyday.
4. Gotten my kids into church and they love it. Get to do lots of neet things too.
5. Sister got a promotion at work.
6. Ryan got the Clarksville Girls basketball job so he can be home more and this will help in so many ways. Especially with our relationship-which has gotten stronger the passed year.
7. Zack and Payton have both been successful in school with their grades and activities. (Payton has become the little actress and she is going to do some modeling through a agency in Fayettville (out of 60 girls to audition she was in the top 15)
8. Zack has exceeded in his abilities to play sports (he's been my little allstar!)
9. Rylie has grown so much and become such a sweet little boy (he can still be a pill)But, he is such a joy.
10. Payton gets to go to Spain this summer!
11. My mother in law had cancer removed from her leg and they got it all!
12. I'm getting to go to International Worship Institute with my praise team worship leaders this summer (we are going to Six Flags too! whoohoo)
13. Made a decision to spend more time with my family and we've been having lots of fun doing that!
14. Sang a song at Church that meant a lot to me and blessed some to tears. So they say??
15. Lost 15 lbs and have become health contention and feel great!
16. Prayed for lots of people and have had great results. (still praying for some)
17. Been given more responsibilities at work and I can truly say - I love my job.
18. I feel something is going to inspire me that I may be able to minister to-just a great feeling????
19. I have help some people in my community that have needs through my small groups and just wanting to give instead of receiving.
20. Changed my out look on life which transformed me from an negative, hurt, angry person to a person full of love and laughter.

These are just "some" of the things I have experienced this year. The best thing I've done is become closer to God. Without Him non of these things would have happened or I wouldn't feel the love and peace in my heart that I do today.

GOD IS GOOD!
Have a wonderful Memoral Weekeand remember our soliders!

Ephesians

I have been reading The book of Ruth and Ephesians and I have been reminded of how some things in my life have such room for improvement. Of course we all have some room and we wouldn't be human if we didn't. But, to read about how Christians not only need to talk the talk but, walk the walk. We have to sharpen one another like you sharpen blades of an ax. By not only living in a way that people will be touched and blessed but,to do so in a way thats appeasing to others. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone say, Man, she is a living like I want to live. No, I'm not talking about living with material things. But in spirit-I'm telling you its contagious. I am not talking about being so successful or wealthy and people want what you have. I'm talking about having wealth and riches in your spirit. The way you love and live for Christ. Where people want to be around you for your positive and enriching way of living life.
We so many times go to church, pray and worship. Just to walk out the door and do what "we" want to do. Not what God wants us to. We want to be in control of our own lives! We want to make our decisions based on what is in it for us. But, we aren't in charge of our lives. And the sooner we learn this the better life will be. Most non believers will say being around a person that calls themselves Christians to find out they are hypocritical and go to church once a week but, live in sin and not by their own words has turned them away from God.
That's why we have to let God be in charge and live like he would want us to. Not how "we" think we should live. Some people will say, "I've done just fine on my own." But, have they? I can tell you I didn't do to good being the one in charge of my life. I was defiantly one of these people I'm talking about at one time. I thought I could make my own decisions in life and didn't need anyone telling me what to do-Well, I know now that wasn't the case! I have proof of that. I didn't know what I was doing and it showed in lots of my decision making and mistakes I call "learning experiences"
Ephesians tell you talk nice to others and infront of others. Don't use profanity and ugly talk. The people that are mean to you, don't like you and are mad at the world. Be extra nice to them. Don't give up on the stubborn friends that keep making bad decision. Love them and guide them. Don't talk about others. We all have faults.
You can lead by actions not your words. You don't have to preach-show people how to treat others and live God filled lives.
These are hard things to do sometimes and I am guilty of them myself. But to live like this, I KNOW will make life easier for me! Cause thats what we have to do if we are truly Christians.
So blog buddies I love you all and have a blessed day.
Do something out of your comfort zone today like saying something nice, e-mailing, calling, give an appology, giving a smile or just a pat on the back. It may be a person that has hurt you in some way or is just a misserable and unhappy.

Prayers

I'm asking for prayers. As you know my husband has been driving back and forth for 2 years to Mountainburg to work. It is an hours drive and he has sacrificed this so I can work here and the kids can go to school where they have grown up and my mommy and daddy are her as well. He's really enjoyed his job and the kids love him. But, its so hard on us for him to have this commute and especially during ball season. I am basically a single mom with the three kids. Its around the Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years) and its a hard time for me emotionally as well.
So, we have been praying a lot lately to help find something closer to home. I didn't get to go but to a couple of his games last year, because my kids play here on those same nights. So, to be able to support him and have him home would be great.
There are a couple of jobs around this area that will be coming open (we think) one is the Clarksville Jr high, 7th grade girls head coach with asst. Sr. high. He applied and interviewed for this last year and was told he was the front runner for the job and a woman applied at the last minute and they gave it to her-they like women coaching girls- So, tomorrow he has a interview for this job again.
There are mixed emotions because they have had 5 coaches quit after each year. Schools can be political. Also, he would have to change his demeanor a bit, because these are hormonal girls-not BOYS like is used to.
But, the biggest thing is a young boy that played ball and graduated with honors at Clarksville, has applied and is the Asst. Principles son in law and related to a lot of the faculty through this marriage has an interview as well. He is very liked and a very good kid. Thats just it though, he has no experience. But, that didn't stop them from hiring the Dean of Students son for Sr high boys right out of school.
Anyway, I know what is meant to be is meant to be. I know that God puts us where he wants us. I also know he is the giver of wonderful things too. It would be wonderful if he would keep us in his favor and guide us through this time in our life to bring our family closer together. Even if it isn't with this particular job-just put us in a situation that we can be together next year.
So, please pray for us!
Love you all

Sing a little song for me

Okay, I heard this song by Martina McBride call "Anyway" its a song they play on both christian stations and country of course. When I heard it for the first time it brought me to tears because of what the lyrics say and the song is just beautiful. If you haven't heard it you need to. I will put a link on here to go to so you can watch the video and hear the song. Sooooo.....I just knew I had to sing this one at church. I started talking to Spring and Mark (my worship leaders for our praise team) and they never really said one way or the other if we could sing it. I think because they really pick the songs that go with that service and really its just a inspirational song that doesn't pertain to what is being preached by Darrell. So, I just didn't say anything else but, still felt the need to share this with others. Well, the persistent little thing I am-I thought what a great song to go along with the slide show they will present at church for the high school graduates. So, once again I mentioned it again. This time to Kevin the youth pastor. He liked the idea and told Mark about it. I'm sure Mark said to himself-OKAY JUST SO SHE WILL LEAVE ME ALONE! ha but, guess what?? I'm singing it this Sunday with the slide show.
I told Mark that if it wasn't for the best interest of the congregation that I will not be offended at all. Besides this is not about ME its about God. And truly thats what I want it to be about. If I can touch at least ONE person through this song. That is what my purpose is all about. To bring one person closer to the Lord is what I am passionate about. SO I AM NERVOUS! I finally got what I wanted and now I just pray that God is with me this day and lets me sing this the way I do when Its just He and I.
So, pray for me and that one person I would love to touch!
and pray for the Sr's about to be thrown out there in the big bad world. That they keep God in their hearts in everything they do.

http://music.aol.com/video/anyway/martina-mcbride/1863728

Mothers Day

My mom is the best! She has taught me the most amazing things in my life. Things that I've seen her set by example. Like how to be compassionate, loving, neutering and open minded. My mom has the hear the size of Texas. I've never seen anyone like her. She can put your to ease and feel warm inside just by being around her. She was defiantly put on this earth to be a mom! God has given her some hard roads to travel in her life and she has taken each challenge and tuned it into things that have only made her stronger and more understanding of others. She is so easy to talk to and so brilliant. I'm proud to call her my mother and hope that I can fill her shoes as a mother to my own kids. She is a small petite woman with a huge love for her kids and grand kids.
So, thank you mom for being my mom and my best friend! I love you with all my heart and look forward to many more years together. When God created angels he had you in mind.
To all the other mothers out there that read by blog (all two of you-ha) have a wonderful mothers day and GOD BLESS YOU!

Family,Fun,Fellowship and FOOD

As I posted a few days back I have made a commitment to value the relationships in my life a lot more. This weekend the girls of our family had a "girls day out". We all enjoyed each others company very much. We had a few of the girls missing. My Cousins Tiffany, Lauren, Ashley and Kennedy. So, the next time we hope they get to join us. They were in our thoughts. We had a blast. We ate, shopped, laughed, talked, listen to music. It was my favorite "F" words... great Family and Fellowship and Food and Fun!
These pictures were taken at the Promenade, a outside mall in Rogers. It was a beautiful sunny, windy day. They had a nice band playing on the grass. The little ones danced and we all loved watching their wonderful youth and innocence. Course we all held hands in one big circle and danced with them and they thought that was so fun. Payton let them stick their hands in the water fountain. Jen and Linz thought that was funny!hee They even ran ammuck in Dillards while us girls shoe shopped and I don't know if the sales clerk thought that was funny-but, the babies did! My mom must have been in a shop when we took these-cause she was there but, I just noticed not in these pictures. Hmmmmmmm-sorry mom.

All in all it was a great weekend and I love my family so much. We used to be soooo close and see each other every day or weekend when us girls were young. We are still close, just don't get to spend as much time together. We all have our own little families and live in different places now and its hard to get together as much as we would like. But, like I said my new way of thinking is to MAKE time. And what a great time I had doing that this weekend!

YUMMY YUMMY SWEETS

I really don't have much to say today. I know that's unusual-huh?
Lets see.... I am fasting from Candy and sweets for a week. It seems the older I get the more I crave sweets. I used to really never eat sweets unless it was around that time of the month. (Which is right now!) that makes it harder!! But,I just crave chocolate all the time.
So, I decided I would take something that I know would be a challenge to do with out and fast.

I asked my kids what they would give up for a week, month, whatever and they told me what would be hard for them to give up. They wanted to know why I was doing this. I said to show my love for God. I told them that Jesus fasted for 40 days with NO FOOD or water to show his commitment to his Father. Payton said there is no way a human can do that. I said Payton, Jesus may have been in human form when he first came here but, HE WAS JESUS! He had the greatest of all powers- he healed people-He even brought people back from the dead. Sure he felt what humans feel, but he had God on his side.

I must have him by me too because, to really test me I went to my small group last night and on the table was the biggest jar of candy. They were all munching away. I didn't have one peace-Spring gave me some gum though.

Just think of what Jesus gave up for us? His life!

Could you give something up to prove your love and dedication? My friend Kathy gave up her blogging for 2 weeks. I think it killed me more than it did her!Ha Because I love reading her blogs. They are always so inspirational. But she did it.

Well blogbuddies-have a great day and eat a big ole peace of yummy sweet chocolate or candy for me!