Beyond Blessed

I am truly amazed everyday at all the blessings in my life.  I mentioned last week that I had started a Bible Study.  I have a feeling you will all get to hear just how much it is changing my life since I will likely blog about it as I realize all the different things I'm learning.  This week's main lesson is to focus on the positive in your life and FAST the negative.  It's totally and completely a challenge, let me tell you.  But, boy oh boy does it truly help you realize your blessings!!!  Here is a quick paraphrase from my homework this week-- I literally laughed out loud.

"Lord!  I'm tired of cleaning up this kitchen, but I'm doing this for You and in Your name.  I praise you for my family who made this mess at mealtime and for a physical body that can still clean." -- The Frazzled Female, by Cindi Wood

This literally sums up my life, which is probably why I laughed so hard.

 So, ponder this:  When someone gives you a gift, do you say "That's nice, now how much do I owe you?" NOOOO.  You say, "Thank you".  As Christians, God has given us a gift- Salvation. But often we feel obligated to try to work our way to God and DO all the things the he would say is "right"---instead, challenge yourself to just be grateful. We should respond to God with gratitude, praise, and be joyful for the gift He has given us!

Happy Praising!

Food for Thought

I started a new MOMs Bible Study at Crossings Church on Monday.  I'm really pretty excited about it! It's called "The Frazzled Female". So, basically I have high hopes that God grabbed my attention with this little title and my life will be enriched in the next few weeks.  I willingly admit, Bible Study can be a chore- it shouldn't be and I wish I could honestly say that I look forward to doing the "homework" but it's something I usually drag out.  It's definitely part of my faith that I need to work on, because I do always feel fulfilled after finishing a lesson-I just don't always feel like I have the time. 

Well, God has a sense of humor if I do say so myself.  I finally started my weekly lessons today (4 days later) and low and behold He is teaching about time and about being "too busy" for Him. WHOA.  It hit me like a ton of bricks! God? I know for sure you're speaking DIRECTLY to me now! 

If you get a chance read Luke 10: 38-42.  It's about two sisters who let Jesus into their home.  One sister rushes around the house, desperately getting things ready and preparing for her "guest" and the other sister stops everything and just sits at the feet of Jesus.  The 1st sister doesn't realize that in her desire to serve, she is actually neglecting her guest.  WOW.  It's so true.  Sometimes, I'm so busy doing things FOR Jesus that I forget to actually spend anytime WITH Him. 

God Bless.