Real Rest

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. - Jesus (Matt. 11:28, MSG)



Today I will be seeking God for words to share with ten moms at MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) tonight. As I rest in Him, I trust He will give me something to say. In my weakness, He has faithfully proven He really is strong.

Would appreciate prayers for tonight. Thank you!




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PS Confession is good. Since writing my post yesterday, I've put my tree up and completed a few other things that needed to be done. :) Feeling thankful for a new day today.


(pic taken of a mum that my mother-in-law gave me for Thanksgiving. Wow!)

Needing a Different Perspective

"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:9 (NIV)

I used to be one who tried to figure out life. The more I tried, the more frustrated and stressed I became. Panic and anxiety were my daily companions. Feeling like I was choking wasn't fun. It scared me.

Since then, I've learned the only way I can live is to NOT try to figure out life. I do best when I rest in the LORD. Living one moment at a time with God.

Well, this month as many of you know I am trying to rest. Can I be honest and tell you the more I rest, the more restless I become. I thought I could rest in spirit as I moved about my business. Not so easy. I have too many things to do. And I tend to shut down when life is busy. Reading a book sounds like a sweet escape for times like this.

* My son has high school finals this week, along with his first basketball game of the season.

* My daughter is working on her science fair project.

* My husband has lots of meetings this month to prepare for 2010.

* And I have two talks to give this week. One at MOPS tomorrow night and the other on Sunday afternoon for the teens in jail. Both of which I still need to pray and prepare for.

And let's not mention the fact that I have not put up my Christmas tree. Unusual for me. And I've only bought one present. Christmas cards? I haven't done those either. Not sure I will. I may go the e-card route for the first time ever.

The bottom line is my resting isn't working. I must kick it into high gear and plan each day. Making my list and checking things off. Something I don't normally do well.

Right about now I need a different perspective: God's perspective. He sees things from above. He sees the bigger picture and it's beautiful like this view from above. I need to look to heaven and thank God for another day.

It's time I stop looking at my burdens-- and start looking to God for strength.

I'm clinging to this verse today:

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8(NIV).


Now I must go and abound in good work!



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Are you experiencing something similar? If so, please share. Tell me how you are dealing with the added stress. Maybe I can learn from you. I'm definitely ready to listen!



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(pic taken on flight back from Florida in October)

My Christmas Wish, Advent Conspiracy Video

This is my heart cry for Christmas!

Congrats to the Winners - Heather and Mary!

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Thank you ALL for entering. I'll be doing more giveaways as time goes on.

God Sees Our Next Step

I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses, Joshua 1:3 (NIV).

Question: Do you believe this verse applies to you today?




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(pic of my daughter's flip flop charm)

Introducing Turtle Flavor: B His Girl, Barbara Keene

Please meet my friend, Barbara Keene from B His Girl in video below. God has connected us for bigger things than we can see right now. We met first via blog, then phone, and then in person at the bloggers' retreat in October.

The funny thing is God speaks to Barbara and me through so many similar things. Turtles. Feathers. Signs. The list goes on. It's too much to not mean more. We are asking God what that MORE is.

This week I saw another sign to share with Barbara. It was a Tuesday. Yep, the day Barbara normally shares on her blog "Turtle Tuesday" posts. :)

Thought I'd share her video with y'all to encourage you about how great God is. We never know how He is connecting lives via the blogs and for what purpose. I'm loving the adventure.

Be encouraged!




(Since I'm mentioned in Barbara's video, she gave me permission to grab this video and share it with you. Thanks, B.)

Please stop over at Barbara's blog and introduce yourself if you haven't met her. I know you will be blessed.