"Wait."

"Wait."
Oh how we hate to hear that word. And not just the three year old that really really really wants you to watch him spin in a circle until he falls down.

A two minute wait for a cheeseburger at our favorite fast food place? Preposterous! Although...it should probably scare us when the burger is on the tray before we've finished ordering....
and even when the "wait" is for our benefit....like because he knows he just took that pan out of the oven...but all I see is "ooh! cinnamon buns!" I'm going to burn my hand, my mouth and probably my chest as I spit out the lava hot bite....
Wait.
Because if I don't give in to instant gratification and wait a week those really cute shoes will be 40% off and I won't blow my budget.
Wait.
Because if I shut up and listen to God's timing I may not miss out on that blessing he has in store for me.
Wait.
Can't. Too anxious.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God Phil. 4:6
Wait.
But....I need it now.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:19

Wait.
Ok...so maybe it's that I want it now...and maybe my heart is breaking a little bit and maybe I'm frustrated that my timing rarely matches God's....and maybe...just maybe....well...*sigh*

Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning?
Have you not understood since the earth was founded? He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy,
and spreads them out like a tent to live in. He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing. No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner do they take root in the ground, than he blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like chaff. “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the Lord; my cause is disregarded by my God”? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:21-31

Boy, God really does have an answer for everything doesn't he?

Musings for a Monday

It was a good weekend.

Friday we had a quiet dinner and watched some TV and headed to bed early....Saturday we got up, hit the gym (grrr buff burley Eye!), walked the Art Festival, spent some quiet time together at home and then went out for a nice dinner....home and early to bed....

Sunday was pretty good, church (poor Bug broke a string during worship....but it was easily rememdied and the worship leader asked for testimony so he could have a chance to change it - it was a good time), then we did a little shopping, grabbed some lunch and headed home. We did our weekly "deep clean" of the place and vegged for a bit....then he did some study and I did some Zelda playing and then of course it was time to make the dinner...veggie fajitas. Amazing what you can do with few calories and lots of veggies to create a yummy yet diet friendly dinner...

and then came dessert....

which is actually pretty diet friendly as well.....fat free angel food cake, jell-o, fat free yogurt, fresh strawberry slices (no sugar on them!)...the only bad part was the homemade whipped cream....but I didn't eat enough of that to say so :-D

So back to Monday....the start of a new week.....Drove to work seeking God's grace and peace for the week and started to think about this song and it came on the radio...so of course I had to sit and listen :-D

and of course it got me thinking....if His grace is enough, why do I stress and worry so much? If you stop and think about it...God's owns the cattle on a thousand hills, He created the heart in my chest (and healed it!) - why can't I get my pea-brain to remember He's got the daily stresses under control too?

No doubt about it! God is good -- good to good people, good to the good-hearted. But I nearly missed it, mised seeing his goodness. I was looking the other way....I'm still in your presence, but you've taken my hand. You wisely and tenderly lead me, and then you bless me. Pasalm 73:1-3, 23-24 Message Translation

Have a blessed day!

ah...that message!

Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you.... That's why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you'll get God's everything. Mark 11:22-24 (Message Translation)

Hmm. Now there's some food for thought. I don't think it's really any secret that we've had a lot of things weighing heavy on our minds lately - and it hasn't really changed. And in Bible study last night I was reminded that God still doesn't change. Yes, I've always known it ...and yes, I'm crying, and trying my best not to tear my hair out. Sure, I've eaten more than a few chocolate cupcakes and bowls of ice cream and curled up with my favorite fleece blanket on the couch and had my husband rub my feet....but those things...while they may make me smile for a little while...they are all temporary fixes....now God...he's got some bigger fixes...and while I freely admit I'm not so good with the patience aspect....his bigger fixes....they are much better than overdoses of sugar and an extra long visit to the gym.

I've said it before...and I'm sure I'll say it again...it's amazing what can happen when one steps out of God's way and into his will.....
I'll close with a quote my husband shared with me years ago.
Take the first step. And then God will take the second step. And by the time the third step rolls around....you'll realize it was God who took the first step. [author unknown]

Update Time!

So....because we still haven't purchased the laptop we planned to...and because we haven't set up the desktop because there's no room...I have no pics to accompany this post because I took them on the digital cam and not my phone...sorry!!!! So I guess you'll have to use your imagination until I remedy the picture situation....

We're good...still loving being married and still on cloud 9.
So...we got a tent. a big one. and sleeping bags...and a lantern, a cooler and some great thoughts!
Mom gave us a camp stove for Christmas and a gift card to go get more camping stuff...so we finally went and did it....and have decided rather than spend a fortune on a hotel and meals for one weekend...we're going to go camping for our anniversary. We're pretty excited and can hardly believe it's already been 9.5 months. We were talking the other day on their anniversary and remembering singing five years ago and dreaming of our own wedding day....*sigh* happy stuff!!!

Baby LJ is doing great - he's getting so big already!! and he loves to play Zelda with Aunt Eye ;-) He's a smiley little baby and thinks it's just hilarious when Uncle J says "Chicken." He also loves Uncle Bug because Uncle Bug will always pick LJ up as soon as he sees him.

My R cousin got married this past weekend - what a beautiful event. She got married outside in the midst of pink flowers and under a tree....she was stunning! Her new husband is a good guy and I'm very happy because he will take very good care of her.

N brother is working in the mountains for the summer - great opportunity for him but he misses his wife...keep them in prayer please - for safety for N and comfort for both!

J bro is doing well as well....he's got a dump truck and a tree removal job which he loves. Got to hang with him at the wedding...he looked fabulous in a band t-shirt with a tie!

H sister is doing good and loves motherhood.

Parents are good too....
and there's your update!!