It ALL belongs to God

How do you give thanks when you endure great sadness?

About five years ago, I started really tyring to be obedient with my thanks. Through every trial, I did my best to remember to thank God. 

There was always something I could give thanks for with each situation. I was able to thank God for giving me the opportunity to grow, learn, trust in him, encourage others, respond according to God's will, and be a blessing in ways I couldn't comprehend. 

Why? Everything belongs to God. 

The other day someone near me kept saying, "I didn't bring anything in this world, and I'm not taking anything out when I go." I kept wondering why he kept repeating the well known phrase. We all know that - right?

Well, in every situation I do try to give thanks to God because everything does belong to Him. 

At the same time, I try to remember that while I'm here on Earth I have a job to do. My job is win others for Jesus Christ. 

Here are two songs to bring this message home. 

"Yours" ~ Steven Curtis Chapman

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH1cGsH74Js

"God of This City" ~ Bluetree

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqQhZKpZVCo

1 Chronicles 16:8 (New International Version)

 ⁸ Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; 
       make known among the nations what he has done.

Mother's Day Update!

Mother's Day was fine. My mother-in-law bought me another journal for my next baby. I don't know when I'll have the next baby, but I trust God!!! 

My mom went to the church I grew up in, and some women didn't know I had lost the baby, so Mom was glad I wasn't there. I did fine at Jamie's childhood church. We went there with his mom.  

Sowing the Seed 4

Jeremiah 4:3-4 (Amplified Bible)

³For thus says the Lord to the men of Judah and to Jerusalem: Break up your ground left uncultivated for a season, so that you may not sow among thorns.

Hosea 14:4-9 (New International Version)

 ⁴ "I will heal their waywardness 
       and love them freely, 
       for my anger has turned away from them.

 ⁵ I will be like the dew to Israel; 
       he will blossom like a lily. 
       Like a cedar of Lebanon 
       he will send down his roots;

 ⁶ his young shoots will grow. 
       His splendor will be like an olive tree, 
       his fragrance like a cedar of Lebanon.

 ⁷ Men will dwell again in his shade. 
       He will flourish like the grain. 
       He will blossom like a vine, 
       and his fame will be like the wine from Lebanon.

 ⁸ O Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols? 
       I will answer him and care for him. 
       I am like a green pine tree; 
       your fruitfulness comes from me."

 ⁹ Who is wise? He will realize these things. 
       Who is discerning? He will understand them. 
       The ways of the LORD are right; 
       the righteous walk in them, 
       but the rebellious stumble in them.

Isaiah 61:11 (New International Version)

 ¹¹ For as the soil makes the sprout come up 
       and a garden causes seeds to grow, 
       so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise 
       spring up before all nations.

God is so faithful to fulfill our needs according to his riches and glory. I'm so thankful God loves me and wants to bless me. 

Right now, I feel the need to replow the field. I want to make sure every area of my life is ready according to God's will. I'm praying God will show me the areas of my life he wants me to focus on right now. Maybe I need to improve my life in some ways, but maybe I just need to relax in others. Overall, I just want to focus on God and make sure my relationship with God is right where it needs to be at this time. Again, "While I'm Waiting" is an awesome song that I posted a few weeks ago. 

Growing up, I loved the song "Spring Up, O Well." It's a great song, and it makes me smile!

This is a cute version of that song. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUudpVB15AQ

"Desert Song" ~ Hillsong

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WYK6TxWX7s

Mother's Day

Kelly from Kelly's Korner posted a great post today. Read number three. It's about supporting Moms who don't have a baby yet. 

This is a hard time for me, but I'd rather be a blessing to others. 

I agree with Kelly. We should reach out and be a blessing to all women waiting to get married, have a baby, or those who have lost a child. 

I pray God blesses you this week. I know it's going to be rough for many of us. 

Random Thoughts

Isaiah 41:10 (New International Version)

 ¹⁰ So do not fear, for I am with you; 
       do not be dismayed, for I am your God. 
       I will strengthen you and help you; 
       I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Lately, I have really needed God's support. I have become consumed with random worries. Now, I'm trying to rope 'em all in and give 'em all to God! 

I downloaded this song last night. It's awesome. Soak in every word. 

"The Motions" ~ Matthew West 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaHmiFaX_pk&feature=related

I really want to go to a great worship service right now. 

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Isaiah 65:24 (New International Version)

 ²⁴ Before they call I will answer; 
       while they are still speaking I will hear.

God is always here for me. He knows every desire of my heart. 

"Savior, Please" ~ Josh Wilson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCLr_pvuwH4

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It rained today. I couldn't get the song "Washed by the Water" out of my head. It's so nice to know God's love and forgiveness. 

Isaiah 55:10 (New International Version)

 ¹⁰ As the rain and the snow 
       come down from heaven, 
       and do not return to it 
       without watering the earth 
       and making it bud and flourish, 
       so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,

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Last night, I had a dream that I had a baby girl. Here's how crazy it was!

- I put her in my bookbag and went to work!

- She looked like Britney Murphy - nothing like me or Jamie!!!

- I never put her in a car seat!

- I left her in the car, and when I ran out to get her, she had morphed into my dog, Daisy! Please remember this was a DREAM - crazy!!!

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How's that for RANDOM thoughts? I say pretty random!