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Godsygirl Moved

2015-01-02T11:12:00.000-08:00

In real life, I'm always moving...now...

My friends say, "no grass grows under your feet".

It's true, I'm always moving. Now, same goes for my blog.
I'm moving to Wordpress hosting. If things look a bit different, that's why.

Thanks for being an amazing reader and more great articles coming soon!

P.S. They will come much less frequently. Holidays gave me entirely too much time to blog, thing and share! :)

Stupid Enemy!

2014-12-27T13:36:00.000-08:00

Recently, a Florida woman destroyed a satanic display at the state's capital. The Christian Post featured an interesting article detailing the incident. In my recent conviction to be more relevant and bold in my Christian faith, I say a hearty "YAY-YUH"!

Now, I don't advocate vandalism or doing anything to hurt others, but I celebrate Ms. Susan Hemeryck of Florida for standing for Godliness! She embodied the spirit of David when he fought Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:26 and boldly declared "who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?" A GodsyGirl warrior, for sure!

I challenge you (and me, too) to find ways to express our Christian beliefs to a dark and dying world. People need to know we are here, unintimidated and willing to be salt and light. Further, new Christians must know they are not alone in their beliefs. Shame on the Christians running scared, standing silent and hiding from Satan. They do not understand their authority and that is sad.

As for Ms. Hemeryck, I pray for God to bless her faithfulness, to protect her both naturally and in the spirit. I pray that no weapon formed against her will prosper and that the mighty angels of the Lord will protect her now and forevermore, in Jesus name.

Tylenol lost their minds!

2014-12-27T09:04:00.000-08:00

Google the term relevant and you'll see this definition:

rel•e•vant
ˈreləvənt/
adjective
closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

As a Christian, I want to be relevant. Don't you? I want to be a relevant person in my personal life and I want to be relevant in my ministry. Have you discovered how difficult it is to be both relevant and silent?

For example, Tylenol recently reformatted a Norman Rockwell portrait
replacing the traditional parents with gay parents. If you search Google for the original Rockwell portrait "Freedom From Want", you will see how beautiful the original painting is.

You won't recognize it now.

I took the time to send an email to Tylenol. All Christians should do the same. The link is www.tylenol.com/contact-us. When most citizens speak up, they are called progressive. When we do speak our positions, we are called “intolerant”, but I don’t care. I will also reach out to those lost in sin, but I will never tolerate it. Please share this on your Facebook and spread the word. Other segments of the world are very vocal about what they believe and its time we do the same! It's time all Christians become relevant. Speak out. Vote with your money, advocate with your voice.

If you want to see the comments I sent to Tylenol. Let me know.

If you think I'm nuts, pray for me and unsubscribe.

Possible Goodbye...

2014-12-25T10:00:00.002-08:00

I recently had someone post to my blog and send an email to my subscribers. I'm not sure what kind of hack this is. But, I'm not having it!

But, I have added some new security measures. Needless to say, if it happens again - I will shut down this blog. I think WordPress is probably safer, so I'll move there.

The next scheduled post will share my take on Tylenol's attack on the family image. That one will be from me. However I will never send you some link.

Thanks for your patience and please pray doesn't happen again.

Thanks,

Terri/GodsyGirl

Disappointed with Holidays?

2014-12-22T20:18:00.001-08:00

Beat the Christmas Blues, Godsy Girl!

Have you noticed the holidays are not very merry for some? Sometimes it is merited, sometimes not so much. Here are some tips for some common holiday "blues" culprits:

Holiday love may mean
something else this year

1. Everyone else is not (NOT) experiencing a storybook Christmas. Movies, and social media can
paint an unrealistic picture. Remember Facebook is not an all-inclusive analysis into the lives of others. It’s just a snippet, a piece of their lives. Everyone breathing is engaged in life’s struggle in one form or another. Be happy in your current season. Find the best of your life season. There is a blessing somewhere.

2. Banish the ghosts of Christmas past. Want to be good and depressed? Let me tell you what will depress you for sure - ponder and glorify on the “beauty and wonder” of past holidays. What if this year's Christmas pales in comparison to the former ones? It’s okay. You can still enjoy this Christmas. Focus on the blessings and live in the
now. Better yet, reach out in kindness to someone else. Call an old friend, just because. Volunteer…to be a blessing.

3. Manage your expectations and do not build a fairytale expectation in your mind. You can expect

You may expect your pie to look like this, but....

your adult kids to come home Christmas. But, they may not. You may expect your holiday meal to turn out one way only to have it turn out another. Keep your expectations realistic about this holiday season. God can do anything, but sometimes, we have to accept life for what it is while He is at work. Amen?

Remember, YOU (not other people, not Facebook, not movies, not past experiences) define your ability to be happy this holiday season. Secondly, live in the present, not the past. Finally, keep your expectations based in reality and you will have a great holiday season!

Where is God when you need Him?

2014-11-25T07:28:00.002-08:00

Sometimes it can appear as if God is doing nothing. It can seem as though He is asleep at the wheel, gone out to lunch or even on an extended vacation.

Good thing we are not saved by what “appears” to be so or what things “seem” like.

The Word of God clearly states that God is a God who neither slumbers nor sleeps. He is always in control and fully aware of what goes on in the lives of men – especially those who belong to Him. Don’t allow the enemy to fool or deceive you with that “where is/was God” crap. That type of thinking makes me angry and I know it must frustrate our Faithful Lord.

In the Bible, there are several (maybe even countless) examples of when someone could assume God it wasn't on the job. For example, when Moses went up to the mountain, the children of Israel had to wonder. Then there is Joseph. Each hour, minute and day that He was in that prison cell for a faulty" wrap", people had to wonder if the God of Israel was alive. Finally, as Jesus went to the cross, you know many were shaking their heads assuming that if God existed, He was surely defeated. But, we know the victorious conclusion of these stories. God was there. The entire time, God was executing His plans of actions in the midst of each of these situations, even when it didn’t “seem” like it. More often than not, the people saying God is not at work (or real or involved) are people with immature spiritual minds. They may know tons of scripture, they may be involved in their local church, but they are nothing more than baby, infantile Christians groping through life with a type of Godliness, but denying the power thereof.

They have no capacity to fathom the depth of God’s works. Instead, they are doing the best they can with their limited carnal knowledge trying to “fix” situations or at the very least, trying to figure them out.

Let me tell you something. True maturity is realized when one relinquishes the need to attempt to figure God out. He is the God of the universe and far beyond our comprehension. We are called to worship Him and obey – that’s it.

Don't be a big, "ole" spiritual baby!

Again, we simply need to trust Him regardless of how things “look”. After all, faith is the cornerstone of Christianity. It’s also the most difficult part of it. Faith is a very necessary element to ensure the peace of God to reign and guard our hearts. So, close your spiritual eyes, Godsy Girl and just fall backward into the arms of a loving God. Trust that He is strong and powerful enough to take excellent care of you.

No amount of fighting, worrying, or striving can accomplish an iota of what faith in the all-powerful Be still and know that He is God in three beautiful persons, ok? Jesus intercedes for you, the Holy Spirit guides, energizes and directs you and the Father is the great I AM. You’re covered.
God of the universe can do. God moves as his people pray and as His people pray, He moves (How clever, I must remind myself of that often).

So don't be fooled, Godsy Girl. God is indeed at work in the affairs of man. He's also indeed at work in every, single area of your life. It may “appear” like all hell has broken loose. But, it hasn't. Turn off the television, stop listening to people with limited faith and trust your God to work in impossible situations. He can. Pray that God will open your eyes so that you may see with eyes of faith.

Be encouraged.

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Keep it simple, Stupid....is stupid

2014-11-07T10:51:00.001-08:00

I don’t really like the term “keep it simple”.

I especially dislike the whole K.I.S.S. maxim ("Keep it simple, Stupid"). For one, I don't like being called stupid. But, I have other reasons. Let me explain.

Sure, it is best to keep things streamlined, but this is not a universal law. Recently, someone at work asked my advice on creating training. My response was to start with the end in mind. For example, write 3 learning objectives outlining what trainees should learn and what competencies they should cultivate. Another colleague chimed in and said “Oh, just keep it simple”. In my opinion, this person was advocating for the ever so famous “shoot from the hip and hope for the best” approach. *Ugh* This approach rarely works and when it does it is more of an emotion-rooted experience than a learning experience.

But, that’s me talking shop talk. Now, let me return to the subject.

The “shoot from the hip” activities may be “fun”, but often miss the mark. As ministry leaders, we are sometimes guilty of this, but that’s another blog most as well. Think about it. Any success is the end result of several smaller successes. For example, if you attend a wildly successful event, more than likely people worked very hard behind the scenes to bring it to pass. I’ll bet people worked in teams to plan execution. They likely discussed many elements of the events and sent dozens of emails. There was a plan, a process.

To further illustrate this point, think of a Christian you admire. I’m sure their Christian witness is the result of many smaller processes. They spend time ready the Word. They may read books about the Christian walk while transforming and renewing their minds. Prayer is probably a huge part of their maturation process. They likely “soul trained” as illustrated in my favorite book of the moment, “ "The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows” by James Bryan Smith. My cousin and mentor, Eileen Epps Hamilton introduced me to this book. Check out her blog, "In the Word Ministries: http://itwministries.org/

All this to say: yes, life can be simple. But, it only looks simple to those experiencing [or benefitting from] the end result. What do you think?

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Are you worried? Scared?

2014-09-23T17:59:00.001-07:00

This will challenge all your inclinations to worry:

"Worrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength."

Corrie ten Boom
(She was a great Christian whose family helped many Jews escape the holocaust. Her quotes are profound and cut cut through logic, natural wisdom into seep into your soul to illuminate God's divine wisdom and promises.)

Be blessed and trust God with the future, Godsy Girl.

When you are stressed - Bible Verses

2014-08-01T19:58:00.001-07:00

Stress is birthed when we don't trust God fully with what we pray for, hope for or ask. Sometimes, we don't even pray. We just assume the role of "handler" and go through each day bearing life's burdens- managing life's demands as part of our ever growing "to do" list.

We all know we deserve nothing from God. I'm so tired of the weak theology (rooted in carnal insecurity)

that leads us to believe we should not make our request known to God. That God is going to do whatever anyway, so why ask king of hooey.

Don't fall for that.

Jesus is your passkey to unlocking the kingdom and direct access to God, the Father. God rich in mercy told us to come, ask, seek and knock. His word tells us to make our request known- instead of worrying and stressing. We can come boldly because of Jesus!

Surely, if He created the universe, the stars and mankind from a dirt pile....SURELY He can take care of what burdens and worries you.

Now that you know that worry is the parent of stress. Do something about it. Namely, STOP STRESSING and trust God fully- after you ask Him for what you will.

Amen, Godsy Girl?

Read Matthew 7, Philippians 4, I Peter 5:7,

Deacons' Wives Duties

2014-06-20T07:47:00.001-07:00

If you're a deacon's wife, I'll be you have.

If you are in charge of training deacon's wives, I'll bet you have!

A sister in Christ (wonderful Kathy) just gave me an awesome resource for deacon’s wives. I read through it and figured it is a "must" for just about every deacon’s wife. It offers practical information, guidance and advice on serving in ministry alongside your husband.

It covers everything from self-control to even the pastor’s wife (you know I like that one). It includes practical tips for avoiding gossip and what to do when a new pastor is appointed. Kudos to Diana Davis for creating this wonderful resource.

The book sis called “Deacon Wives – Fresh ideas to encourage your husband and the church”. The author is Diana Davis. You can find it on Amazon here.

Have you heard of her?

Back to the basics

2014-06-10T18:00:00.002-07:00

I read this quote today and it has clung to me:

"To rob God of nothing; to refuse Him nothing; to require of Him nothing; this is great perfection." Jeanne Guyon

Yesterday, I met with a sister I love. I asked her as I often ask those I care about, "what is God saying to you in this season?" She made me answer first. I shared that God is calling me back to the basics of my spiritual walk. Before the stuff, before the distractions [were allowed to be distractions] and before the "noise" of my current life season. He's beckoning me back.

In the end all that matters is our relationship to Jesus Christ. Nothing else really matters, ya know? My prayer requests don't matter, my personal "little" ambitions are of little significance. My earthly positions are trash in comparison to the love, fellowship and will of my Savior.

The basics....just He and I. Like worship with no music.

Now, that's perfection.

Move into your new season!

2014-06-05T07:41:00.001-07:00

Wrong life seasons just don't fit.

Have you ever try to fit into a pair of jeans that no longer fit? It's one of the most frustrating experiences.

Just think of it, something that was once cozy, comfortable and even cute no longer working for you. You know, it just doesn't make sense. The jeans used to fit, but now they cause you discomfort and angst – both physically and emotionally. Ugh!

The same is true in our natural and spiritual lives. Something that once was comfortable and commonplace can morph into something that generates unease, discomfort and, even sadness. Your “something” could be a relationship, a living situation, a job, or even the way you've always done your prayer time. Seasons change as we grow and mature. We must adapt and change with them.

God may have matured you passed your current “place” and you will frustrate yourself repeatedly if you insist on trying to make "fit". Don’t do that to yourself. Instead pray about what God wants you to do in this new [or impending] season. It could be as simple as writing the vision down in your journal. It could be the emotional exercise of mentally releasing that thing that was once very comfortable. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you what to do now.

Tips:

1. Accept that you are a pearl of great price to the Lord and He gave all for you. He has great plans for you and will ensure you succeed if you trust and obey Him. In other words – don’t be scared. A big vision for your life can be frightening; embrace it and trust your God.

2. Ask him about your exit strategy. He may reveal it now; then again, He may not. But ask Him. Then trust Him to open the door at the right time and give you the courage to walk through it!

3. Resign to the fact that your life is not your own. Only His plan for you is what matters. Trust Him.

4. After doing all the above. Exercise the maturity and endurance to simply wait on God's leading and direction. This may be the most difficult part, but you can do it with the power of the Holy Spirit.

"I am sure now that life is about transformation,
and transformation is about movement."

Marina Glogovac

Note: Forward this post to someone who is outgrowing their current life season. It will encourage them.

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Check out this verse on Bible.com

2014-05-07T09:01:00.001-07:00

Isaiah 43:1, 2 NIV

"But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."

See it at Bible.com:

http://bible.com/111/isa.43.1.niv

Bye, Bye Facebook

2014-03-29T16:04:00.001-07:00

I love Facebook! It offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends, see what's new in their lives and offer encouragement when they need it.

Well, after one of my usual visits, I felt the "inclination" to take a break from my favorite social media outlet. The inclination was actually from that still, small voice of which I am very familiar. That voice deep in my spirit.

Our church just came out of a season of consecration and revival. During the season of fasting, I heard God's voice so much clearer than I had in days prior. Without the dulling sound of television, radio and the noise of everyday life, the Father's directives were clear as crystal. His Words jumped from pages of the Bible and I was much more connected than I am in my usual, run-of the-mill daily busyness.

So, when I felt the inclination to discontinue my personal Facebook for a while, I know He was at the heart of the urge and I am committed to obedience.

Now, is Facebook bad? No, of course not. I think this is more about obedience than it is about Facebook. So for now, farewell, FB friends. I would say I am going to miss you, but I think my time will be spent in a way that will render me a much better "friend" to you in real life.

So, bye, bye...or should I say "baaaa baaaaa"? Sorry, I couldn't resist.:)

John10:4-5 - Amen, Godsy Girl?

Nothing impossible!

2014-03-06T11:58:00.001-08:00

In case you didn't know, in case no one has told you...in case you simply need a reminder....NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD.

At this very moment, Jesus Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father making intercession for you. He is organizing, orchestrating, re-structuring people, things and places in your life to ensure that you come out of this season in tact and triumphant for His name sake.

Don't worry about how things appear. You walk by faith and not by sight. Read your Word!

Don't worry if the one leading you doesn't know how everything will come out...don't worry about them. You trust God. Your confidence is in Him. Remember Ruth and Naomi? Ruth was following Naomi and in the beginning she didn't have a clue what God had in store! Lock your eyes on your Father. The heart of the king is in His hand and He turns it whatever way He chooses.

Don't worry about your flesh and blood....trust God's word and His promises for you. Amen? Amen!

"....fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrew 12:2

Christians and Grace

2014-01-06T10:04:00.000-08:00

This morning my adult son called me in a frantic fit because he couldn't find his wallet. He said he had looked and looked but still couldn't find it. I could hear the tension in his voice and immediately began looking for it myself. But, not before I gave him a well-crafted "mother" lecture on the importance of keeping track of such items. I lectured and lectured until I heard the heavy sigh on the other end of the phone. I figured I had done my job, so I hung up and began looking around the house.

As I pulled the cushions from the living room sofa I saw a debit card that looked a lot like the one I LOST LAST YEAR. It was the one I lost last year. Me!

My face felt hot with embarrassment.

It's so easy to forget our own shortcomings and "lecture" others on theirs. My lesson today (and consequently yours) is to remember to bear compassion, mercy and kindness when folks blunder. We know to do it, but often forget, especially when the "folks" are our kids.

The truth of the matter is we are often very guilty of many of the same sins in which we judge. The years may have dulled our memories or we just didn't get caught with the consequences. As my husband says there are two types of folks - the caught and the uncaught. Often our "uncaughtness" makes us forgetful.

Either way, grace and mercy are always the best responses. It is then we look the most like our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen?

I owe my boy an apology.

YOU version Bible Reading Plan

2013-12-27T07:04:00.001-08:00

Yesterday I began reading the YOU version chronological Bible reading plan on my iPad. I think it's a yearly plan to read the entire Bible. Frankly I don't care if I manage to get through it in a year. It's not a race for me. More than anything, I desire to re-fresh my love for scripture. Also, my husband'a recent sermon series re-ignited my interest in the Old Testament.

Ok, so I began my experience in Genesis chapters one thru three. Initially I expected boredom to read such familiar chapters. But, the Holy Spirit impressed on me how God, in all His power and wisdom, orders everything so perfectly. I was reminded of His endless power, His matchless wisdom and His awesome greatness.

That evening my mom had a challenge at her home and I was reminded (again) of God's perfect control and sovereignty that I had read about earlier.

If He can order the earth and space, He can certainly take care of my most beloved family member. Praise God for His Word. Please share...what does Genesis 1-3 say to you?

Pray for me on this journey. Better yet, care to join me?

Secret

2013-12-17T15:12:00.000-08:00

Have you opened the gift God has given you? He's provided you peace. If you're worrying, you haven't. He's provided you confidence. If you're walking in fear, you have not opened your gift. He's gifted you with salvation eternal. If you haven't accepted Jesus Christ as Lord over your life, you have an unopened gift.

Have you opened your gift? Or just barely revealed pieces of it?

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Having Trouble...

2013-12-02T11:01:00.002-08:00

I’m having a difficult time right now. At this moment, several people I love are hurting from being mistreated, suffering with illness and dealing with very difficult situations. Everything in me wants to “fight” for them and make their chaos disappear. However, I know that I am not God and most certainly not the Holy Spirit. So, I must force myself to trust God to be redeemer, deliverer and vindicator. Truth be told, He doesn't need me.

This is easier said than done.

When we love people, we want to “fix” things for them. We want them happy, healthy and whole at all times. But, God is at work in their lives and has plans we can never understand in our finite existence. His ways are so much higher than ours and we must trust that His plan for them is light-years better than our hopes for them. So, we cast our cares, our worries and our doubts on the Lord knowing He has everything under control regardless of how things appear. We surrender confident in the fact that He is working behind the scenes to bring victory for those who trust in His name.

Again, easier said than done.

It is not always a “one and done” situation. Like forgiveness, surrendering our troubles can be a process. Want to know why? I’ll tell you, because in the process of our surrender, we have a nasty habit of re-claiming situations and carrying the load yet again. Then we have to cast them all over again.

So, I resolve right now to trust God with the people I love and care about. I trust Him to restore all that the enemy has stolen from them. I trust Him to deliver them from all their troubles and heal them of all their diseases. I trust Him to bring comfort by way of the Holy Spirit for those who are grieving and resources for those who are in need. I trust Him to give me the strength to change my “little” attitude and replace my anger with joy and my worry with peace.

GodsyGirl, resolve with me this very moment to trade your heavy burdens for His light ones. Amen? So be it!

Do you know who you are?

2013-09-09T07:31:00.001-07:00

Today there will be attacks from the enemy.

There will be critics, saboteurs, controlling people and haters.

Sorry, it's part of being a Christian. If you are not a Christian, you are on the wrong side and powerless to the prince of the cosmos. Conversely, as a Christian, you have every spiritual resource at your disposal.

REMEMBER YOU ARE A SOLDIER IN GOD'S ARMY! You fight with weapons that are mighty to the PULLING DOWN of strongholds and everything that rises against the knowledge of God! Don't let them get you down! Ignore the wicked people and pray for the weak Christians that allow Satan to use them.

Know who you are and the powers in you! You are God's girl, the very Holy Spirit of God is inside you! Take your place,walk in love and do your thing!

Amen?

My new nature

2013-06-18T04:59:00.001-07:00

In reading 1John, I read this Matthew Henry commentary. I had to share it! This is the clearest, most concise explanation of the newness of life we acquire in Christ.

The sons of God know that their Lord is of purer eyes than to allow any thing unholy and impure to dwell with him. It is the hope of hypocrites, not of the sons of God, that makes allowance for gratifying impure desires and lusts. May we be followers of him as his dear children, thus show our sense of his unspeakable mercy, and express that obedient, grateful, humble mind which becomes us. Sin is the rejecting the Divine law. In him, that is, in Christ, was no sin. All the sinless weaknesses that were consequences of the fall, he took; that is, all those infirmities of mind or body which subject man to suffering, and expose him to temptation. But our moral infirmities, our proneness to sin, he had not.

He that abides in Christ, continues not in the practice of sin. Renouncing sin is the great proof of spiritual union with, continuance in, and saving knowledge of the Lord Christ. Beware of self-deceit. He that doeth righteousness is righteous, and to be a follower of Christ, shows an interest by faith in his obedience and sufferings. But a man cannot act like the devil, and at the same time be a disciple of Christ Jesus. Let us not serve or indulge what the Son of God came to destroy. To be born of God is to be inwardly renewed by the power of the Spirit of God. Renewing grace is an abiding principle. Religion is not an art, a matter of dexterity and skill, but a new nature. And the regenerate person cannot sin as he did before he was born of God, and as others do who are not born again. There is that light in his mind, which shows him the evil and malignity of sin. There is that bias upon his heart, which disposes him to loathe and hate sin. There is the spiritual principle that opposes sinful acts. And there is repentance for sin, if committed. It goes against him to sin with forethought. The children of God and the children of the devil have their distinct characters. The seed of the serpent are known by neglect of religion, and by their hating real Christians. He only is righteous before God, as a justified believer, who is taught and disposed to righteousness by the Holy Spirit. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil. May all professors of the gospel lay these truths to heart, and try themselves by them.

Source:

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible

What do you think?

Time with Jesus

2013-04-10T06:30:00.001-07:00

This will not be a long blog post. Pretty can change your life in less than 60 seconds.

The key to Godly the maturity, Godly peace , and intimacy with the Lord Jesus Christ is hidden in your time set apart, and interrupted with Him.

I've tried it both ways, and this is the only key to knowing His will for your life and to knowing His peace and fellowship. No two ways about it. I don't care what anybody says on the subject. It is what it is.

So, today find time for just you and Jesus. I am NOT talking about time you squeeze in for Him while you're driving, working, exercising, or any other multi-tasking. You need to find "alone" time, "still" time with just Him.

Rise early or stay up late, Godsygirl. But, whatever you ... get alone with Him everyday.

So blessed, Girl!

2013-03-28T06:05:00.001-07:00

Today I woke up overwhelmed by how blessed I am. So many of life's blessing are easily taken for granted.

I thanked God for waking up in my home. It's a beautiful home, I thanked God for my husband who is an amazing provider and loving companion. His love for me is unquestionable and still leaves me breathless.

My cup runneth over when it comes to my children. I am so blessed with wonderful children who love The Lord and serve my husband and I with respect.

My car runs and gets me to where I want to go. My job grants me opportunities to meet fantastic people and the occasional giggle I need to make it through this life.

My "mommy" is a pillar of strength and wisdom. My dearest friend in whom I enjoy sharing life's joys and mysteries. I love our conversations and thank Jesus for her wisdom in God and His ways.

I have absolutely the best friends ever. They have loved me through the test of time (and even patience) :). Believe me, I've tried their patience.

My body functions and gets me where I need to go. That's a priceless blessing.

Most of all, I thank God from Whom all blessing flow. His loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting. He opens doors and supplies me the wisdom to walk through them. He restores all that the cankerworm destroyed and renews my soul. He gives me strength for the battle and encompasses me with the Light of Jesus.

Be grateful, Godsy Girl. You are blessed. Somewhere up in this world is someone who would pay money to switch places with you.

For You

2013-02-27T19:23:00.001-08:00

There is room at the cross for you.

There is grace for you.

There is hope in Christ for you.

There is a balm in Gilead and healing for you.

There is forgiveness for you.

There is a life with an expected and end...and it's a good one ...for you.

To answer your question, yes, there is more to life than what you're living.

Trust Jesus, turn your heart to Him. Open your heart to Him and watch Him do wonderous works through you...in you ... and for you.

By Godsygirl...for you.

Praise God!

2013-02-11T19:29:00.001-08:00

Note: if you know me personally, please accept the following in love: unless I shared this circumstance with you, I would prefer not to go into details about this post. Thank you for not questioning me or my family about the context of this post. I appreciate your sensitivity and your respect of my (and my family's) privacy. I love you.

In a recent post, I shared the difficulty and the intensity of my current life season. I did not go into details, but simply said it was a dark season. Well. I want you to know that God has answered prayer in a way that only He can. He has perplexed the wise men of this world and allowed me to hear one of the most beautiful words in the English language - benign.

During the last year or so, God has been teaching me to trust His plan. Sure, He said I can make my request known to Him and I did. However, I have finally internalized the truth that my request can never trump His will and His plan.

In so learning, God blessed me with a good report. But, as the Hebrew boys taught us "but...if He had not" performed what we asks....we must accept, trust and surrender to His plan. Forever convinced that God has a better plan hidden inside every "no". Now, that's spiritual maturity.

So, what if God allowed that marriage to end, or that child to die or that job to let you go? Stand firm in the fact that God is still in control and He is causing everything to work out for your good. Stand firm knowing no devil in hell and thwart the plans of God. Plant your spiritual feet in the ground sure that God will never leave your nor forsake you. Stand straight -in faith- unwaveringly sure that He is up to something good in your life!

God's purpose has been hidden inside every struggle, every tear and even every painful journey. The sovereign God of the universe sets high and brings low. His will is always King. So, whatever happens...we trust Him. Praise Him and worship Him regardless of how we feel...what we hope for or whatever the outcome. It's all about Him anyway, right?

Blessings to you, Godsy Girl. Remember, God still does answer prayers for you and your family!