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| I once wrote a blog on myspace about being scared of having the rug slipped out from under me. Long story, but the rug isn't around anymore, and it's removal from my life was quite painful. But then I think...why was I taking a firm stand on that rug in the first place? Why didn't I inspect it better before planting both feet, along with my heart and brains on top of it, at the mercy of the unknown? If my feet had been on the Rock, where they're supposed to stay, maybe that rug being slipped out wouldn't have hurt so bad. But it was the slip of the rug that caused me to land on the Rock, and though painful, that Rock demonstrated it's consistency, strength, stability, and steadfast love. That's enough for me to live life with abundant joy. But what a blessing it is when God allows much more for me; when He allows me to enjoy the company of someone else standing on that rock. This is a someone whom I feel incredibly fortunate to spend time with and get to know. It sure wasn't expected, and it's challenging, and still a mystery, but it's working out to also be a blessing in many ways. Of course I find myself slipping sometimes. But at least now I know I'm standing on a Rock and not a rug, and a slip doesn't necessarily mean a fall. My cry is for wisdom, humble and pure heart and motives, and an obedient spirit. Prayers for these things would be SO appreciated!!! | | |
| CRAZY week... I finally got my room cleaned and organized last night, for the most part anyway. Maybe now I won't have that stupid cloud of guilt hanging over me everytime I think about my room... Tonight Jim's picking me up from work and we're going to Columbia to hear Lee Strobel give a lecture. Excited about that!! I'll also get a chance to try on some bridesmaid dresses at David's Bridal for Kim's wedding. Tomorrow I work in the morning, then have to be in Quincy around 4:00 for Tyler and Katelyn's rehearsal dinner. I'm staying all night in Hannibal with the other bridesmaids at Tyler and Katelyn's apartment. Then the big wedding on Saturday!!!! Sunday morning back to Vandalia to teach Sunday School, then back to Quincy again to go with Jim to Shoutfest. :) Maybe I'll actually find a few minutes to sleep this weekend...! | | |
| I got a new haircut and I love it love it love it!!! My hair actually feels soft now... Instead of like a horse's mane... | | |
| Well, I was going to blog...but I think I'll make muffins instead. Just wanted to say that it's amazing how God works in your life when you fearlessly let Him. Lots of pain, lots of "junk" to get rid of, but I'm growing (thanks to God) and I finally feel peace. Long ways to go, and I'll never get there while still in this world and still "myself," but God is faithful. Two examples of things in my life tending to happen at the last minute: I was asked this morning if I'd sing at church...tonight! I also completely forgot to study my sunday school lesson until this morning. (I didn't just procrastinate, I seriously did not have a single thought about it all week until after I was almost asleep in bed last night...) But it worked out, because the lesson was on a topic I'd already been doing a little reading on. Hopefully the song works out ok too. To my muffins... | | |
| "It is better to live in a corner of a roof, than in a house with a contentious woman." Hmmmmmmm............... | | |
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