Today, I wanted so bad to get mad about what I posted yesterday. My flesh still wanted to be mad.
But my spirit was already looking at it in a differnt light last night. And, as I awoke today, I did not see the things mentioned as an "issue" but rather as another oppertunity to serve God(through my children). I chose not to be mad still, or rather, God was working within me to not allow this "problem" to continue into sin. Phillippians 4:8 comes to mind, as I type and listen to Joyce Myer. At the end of last night, I chose not to think of the things that upset me, but rather, about the things that God has already done in my life. And guess what?! IT WORKED!!
Today seemed so much better. I got very little work done, but I attempted to work nonetheless. And even through my half-hearted attempt, God is still working miracles that could only be His touch in my family's life.
First off, I called my parents and told them I wasn't going to church because my tummy hurt. That wasn't entirely false, my tummy did hurt...but not really enough to not go to church at the time. But, oh how glad I was that I did stay home! Two hours later, I felt the impact of my tummy pangs, and...well, let's just say it wasn't pretty.
Okay, so, I probably shouldn't of mentioned that..but,oh,well. I said it.
Anyways, at first, I felt bad. My stemother called to see if everything was okay, and she thought that I was mad at them about something( I was..for a little bit last night). I told her no, and I'm glad I did. She then told me that she was going to go back to the salvation army, and if their van service didn't run out to my house, that her and dad would still pick me up. She also mentioned some volunteer oppertunities(Which is something that ahs been on my heart for awhile to do, and the kids have asked about it more lately), so even through something that I at first was upset about turned out to be a blessing instead. If they do offer the van service, I might just go anyways. I was being selfish with my thoughts. And Emily even mentioned that they need help with the children's ministry..maybe that's why God has put children as my ministry..who knows? Either way, I hav efound a great resource for children's ministry(regardless of if I do it at home with my own kids or in a larger setting,) that is completely FREE(well, you have to buy the supplies, but still..the lessons are FREE, and I like free!). Blessings in disguise! Praise God!!!!
And then, my neighbor came over and asked me to watch her son on turesday..PRAISE GOD!!! That means additional money for our homeschool(or...the bills! ). My aunt also asked me to watch her kids again this week..PRAISE THE LORD! Another blessing!
And just when I think God is done, oh,no when HE blessses, His Blessings overflow...
TWO people signed up for my online Avon website. I have yet to check, but as of right now ONE has already placed an order...THANK YOU, GOD!!! and the otehr said that she was going to order last night..I jsut ahven't check yet, but I'm praising God for her, anyways! On top of THAT I got someone who asked me to mail them a catalog,a nd asked if they could share it...potentially TWO additional customers!!! GOD IS GOOD!!! ALSO, my stepmother and father called and put in tehir orders for the upcoming campaign..PRAISE THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!!!
Lastly, God has blessed me with an order from my neighbor this past campaign!!!
I just can't say it enough...THANK YOU, GOD!!!
Even when I think God isn't paying me any mind, he ends up suprizing me WITH A SHOWER OF BLESSINGS!!
God is just too good to my family! We did nothing to deserve His endless mercy and grace, and yet, He keeps pouring it out to us, anyways!
I'd better get going. I jsut had to put in a praise report so that I can continue to remember God's goodness, even when I have my 'moments' in the flesh. I'd better get going.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY, FOREVER!!
I can't help but thank God for all of this.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
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