Tuesday, August 18, 2015

shorter than we think

life is short, much shorter than we think
it flies by each day, we barely have time to blink.
love big, pray hard, serve without regrets
you never know who you'll meet tomorrow or who will not be here yet.

Smile, hold hands, share a glass of tea
a hug, a whisper, and kind words,  are free.
remember the good times, make it a point to be glad
forget your hardships, they have a way of making you sad.

reach for the future and all it promises
forget the past, it's over, take time to live
every day is new, each moment a blessing, though some may be hard
know, that each experience gives wisdom to the heart


Thursday, February 19, 2015

Grateful Forever


Ephesians 3:20 - "Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all we ask or think, according to the power that is within us, to Him be the glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever, Amen."

Have you ever asked God for something and thought to yourself, "He won't give me that." or "I don't deserve this."?
Have you ever thought "This is too big of a request", or "He can't heal me"? Or maybe "My disease is a result of my sin, I won't be healed", or "I am being selfish asking for this, He won't do it."?

I you answered  yes to any of these questions, I am here to tell you that nothing is too big for God, and your sin does not need to stand in the way. You can be forgiven, just ask.

I don't think I've ever really written this before, but I think it's time to do it.

For nearly 8 years, I was plagued with the desire to have another baby. My husband married me and my 4 children (from my previous marriage), and had no biological children of his own. We had a strong desire to have a baby together, one to call our own.

I went trough a Tubal Reversal , with no luck conceiving. We sat in various Counseling Sessions on fertility, and even to a couple Adoption Seminars. All were Expensive and had no guarantees!

I was hurt for a long time. My friends were having babies (most were younger than me), and while I was happy for them, I was sad for us.

One day, while walking downtown and seeing many strollers rolling the sidewalks, I was prompted in my heart to ask forgiveness. I needed forgiveness for being selfish. I asked God to take the desire away if it wasn't from Him. I literally, in my mind, got on my knees weeping and begging for a change of heart. That didn't happen, the desire was still strong, but I began to trust like never before.

 In as little as 2 weeks I received a text from a friend asking me to call her. When I did, her question was "Do you and Jim still want to adopt?" What do you think my answer was? "Yes, of course!" That evening I received a call from the expecting birth mother. We hit it off right away. Without  a doubt I knew this was from God! For 3 months, we talked, shared dinner, shopping, even hair appointments. In a short time we bonded and it was as if we were closer than sisters.

A few months later, our precious boy was born, while we watched in the delivery room. The delivering doctor happened to be my own Physician (because her husband got sick)! She allowed me to catch our baby boy, and my husband to cut the cord! 2 days later we left the hospital with our newborn son, and the rest is Heaven!

There are many other details to this story that define it as a Divine Appointment. Nothing can convince me otherwise. My God heard the cries of our hearts. Even though it wasn't exactly the way we thought it would be, the story of having our baby together came true.

Forever, we are grateful to our Birth Mother, for our Precious Baby Gift! There is nothing big enough that could repay her for this Selfless Act of Love. And to God, we give the glory,  for hearing our desires, and making a way to fulfill them. He blessed us in an amazing, miraculous way. He is ever faithful, and forever we are grateful.

So, when you pray and ask for the desires of your heart in Jesus' Name. When His Word is in line with your request, Believe! Don't let your faith waiver. Surrender with all you have and then some. And maybe, just maybe, one day, you will be holding the desire of your heart in your arms, as well.

Let's Talk.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Do You Need Refreshing?

I've made a vow to read the New Testament in a year, along with the Books of Psalms and Proverbs. It seems my days get busy and before I can blink an eye, the day is through. Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if God got so busy and forgot to check in on you, and your loved ones? If He was too busy to make sure all was okay? What if you put your baby to bed, and forgot to check on him for 24, 36 or even 48 hours? If we fail to check God's Word for direction; if we fail to call on Him for help during our busy days, what do you think would eventually happen? I can only imagine what my life would be like, and where I would end up if I didn't trust and rely on God to help me make it through. 30 years ago, I was too busy, and too distracted to realize I needed a Savior. It's not that I didn't know anything about Him. I was raised in a Catholic home, even attended Catholic school for 8 years. I knew He was the Son of God, I knew He died for me, and I knew about His many miracles. As I reached adulthood, I didn't see the need for Religious things. I didn't have time for church; I didn't even own a Bible. I was married, and enjoying my life. Every weekend involved partying, dancing and friends (at least I thought they were my friends), and much of what goes along with the lifestyle. Deep inside, I always believed there was more to life than what I had. My lonely heart began to wander and soon ended up entwined in the lies of this world. Little did I know, all along, Jesus was on watch for my soul. He kept me safe and one day, lifted me out of the nasty pit. He changed my way of thinking. He set my heart and mind on what was Real, what is True. He brought me to the place of refreshing, a new place of peace, joy and love, His love. Acts 3:19 it states "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." Do you need a refreshing deep down in your soul? Do you need rest from the hustle and bustle of your busy life? Deep down do you long for something more, something real, something true? In Matthew 7:7 Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." It's that simple. If you want a life that is full of His peace, full of His joy, Full of His love, just ask. He is waiting for you to ask. His desire is for you to surrender your busy mixed up life, and allow Him to be your Savior! What are you waiting for? You don't have to go through another heartache, at least not alone. Let's talk.