Sunday, November 29, 2009

A little inspiration from today's Sermon...

Hope was the theme for the 1st week of Advent at church today. This is one of my favorites. Without hope, I do not know that I could go on. Hope costs nothing. Hope wants nothing.

It is hard to believe it is already time to start the season for Christmas. I can't believe how the time has passed. With Christmas on its way it is a time for reminders. Reminders to me for renewed hope and along with it cheer, joy, peace, and love. I do not allow myself to worry about the worldly things of buying this or getting that gift. For that is not what Christmas is about at all, we all know it too. Sure I enjoy giving, but the best gift is the one I received. My Saviour.

This Christmas it is my hope to be consumed with the spirit.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

"Feelings"

I don't always "feel" spiritual or worthy or clean but something that I was taught as a Christian is that feelings are not important, that the truth is. I know my flesh creates many emotions and some of them are catered by Satan, so I move forward. It may be going through the motions for me during this time but I know if I am obedient that I will still succeed. That I will get to another mountaintop. I don't know when but I will. I had a wonderful experience this morning with my husband that I want to praise God for. For it is something that I have had on  my heart and to have Him speak to him and for him to act upon his prompting, well it was special moment. I pray there will be more times like this. I pray that is all. I pray.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Thanksgiving

I am thankful for all the wonderful gifts I have been given. That I am a child of God. That I have the Word to read when I am doubtful, the Spirit to guide me, and the gift of being forgiven of my sins. I pray that I will begin again to start following the promptings I receive and act on them instead of leave them to the wayside and drought in this valley.

I am excited and looking forward to the season of Christmas and am hopeful that the joy will arise in my home and family and be sustained for the new year to come.