Life is not often how we plan things or how we want things to be. Our lives are in God's hands and he directs us but we have free will to do or make our choices. There are always two paths before us. It is our decision as to which one we take. I currently have two paths before me and just not sure which way to go. Neither is a wrong path but they will definitely have two different outcomes. I'm not sure what I'm ready to sacrifice for them.
I know that I just need to pray and the path will be shown to me. I hope everyone has a prayer relationship with God and a daily walk with Him. Mine is not what it has been and I find it difficult to stay focused these days.
God Bless,
Love,
L
Showing posts with label child of God. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Progress in Life
School started on March 2nd, and to say I was a little fearful would be right on the money. However, I am on the third week of school and am much calmer and not fearful any longer. I'm ahead in my math course by two chapters and plan to be finished with the next two by the end of this week. Now when things are going good, the devil likes to make life interesting. So last Thursday after suffering with a toothache for three days I went to the dentist. They cut the tooth out on Monday and I was not able to do any school work. I became very anxious, but I had planned ahead and had already printed off my lectures and assignments for the week. So on Tuesday morning and off and on all day, I worked on school work for my FYE class. First Year Experience in case you wondered. So because of the tooth extraction, I missed work on Tuesday as well and was a little worried, but God always provides and the devil will run when you evoke Jesus name. It turns out that I will be working everyday next week because Chio, the regular custodian, has had a death in the family. My prayers go out to him and his family.
I guess what I'm getting at is that it is turning out to be a positive experience, and I think I'm going to try to bump up my classes. I know that this is the right thing to do because God is making it happen one step at a time. So if you are thinking about going back to school and how you are going to manage, God will provide the way and make sure you have what you need. Your faith in God will see you through. May you all have a blessed Day!
Love,
L
I guess what I'm getting at is that it is turning out to be a positive experience, and I think I'm going to try to bump up my classes. I know that this is the right thing to do because God is making it happen one step at a time. So if you are thinking about going back to school and how you are going to manage, God will provide the way and make sure you have what you need. Your faith in God will see you through. May you all have a blessed Day!
Love,
L
Monday, February 7, 2011
Returning to School at 48
So once again it snowed here on Friday, February 4th. I had to wear rubber boots in order to walk over to the church to work because the snow was too deep for my tennis shoes. Anyway, I worked for a little over three hours on Friday, and came home to work on completing registration for online school. I was not able to get a pell grant but I was approved for student financial aid. The semester starts on March 2, 2011 and I heard from my admin today and he said he would have my schedule for me in the next couple days. While I am very excited because God worked it out for me to go to school, I'm also a little scared that I won't be able to handle it.
However, I know it will all be okay. I truly am excited about getting my accounting degree! This is the beginning to a new life where financially after school we will be much better off. We are still looking at selling my car since I will be attending online. There could be some issues with us not having a second vehicle but for the short run, it would truly be better.
While being a dog trainer is something I still want to do, I'm going to use most of my time for the accounting degree and trying to get it finished as quickly and monetarily possible. I'm reading up and watching some dog training videos and plan to practice on my dogs.
That's the plan for now any ways! Everyone have a blessed day and week!
L
However, I know it will all be okay. I truly am excited about getting my accounting degree! This is the beginning to a new life where financially after school we will be much better off. We are still looking at selling my car since I will be attending online. There could be some issues with us not having a second vehicle but for the short run, it would truly be better.
While being a dog trainer is something I still want to do, I'm going to use most of my time for the accounting degree and trying to get it finished as quickly and monetarily possible. I'm reading up and watching some dog training videos and plan to practice on my dogs.
That's the plan for now any ways! Everyone have a blessed day and week!
L
Sunday, January 23, 2011
A Destructive Streak
If you read my blogs, I shared about my eating disorder and some of my trigger foods. Because of the gastric bypass sugar is a no no, carbonation is suppose to be a no no, drinking through a straw is also one of those things I'm not suppose to do. Also since the surgery, I have developed a few things that I am allergic to like chocolate, milk, ranch dressing in large quantities, queso, and I have problems with digesting lettuce.
So there are times when I know what I am eating is going to make me sick. So why do I do it? I usually reason it out with this statement, "I haven't had it in a long time and I need it." It is true to a point. Sometimes I just want the taste again. I love salads. I like to eat cereal. Yesterday I made brownies and I've eaten them twice.
I know emotions effect this a lot, so I try to figure out what exactly it is that drives me to do this. I'm not lonely. I have a wonderful marriage. We have financial difficulties, but then who doesn't these days. I think a big problem I have right now is trying to figure out what, where and when. Finding a job is stressing the situation as well. I want to go back to school, but they are requiring pre-algebra and I'm sure it is necessary, but I would like to start working towards my degree as well. Maybe teaching is not the degree I need to go after? I just not sure. So I think really that is the issue. I want to use the things I love to make a living, but then I think about that in the long run and wonder how long will the world need an animal trainer or dog trainer, and does any one still read books, fiction.?
I know that I need to start journaling again. I haven't in almost two months at least not on a consistent basis and maybe that will help me. I talk to God constantly and know that He is there providing for me and my needs.
Have a God Filled Day!
Love, L
So there are times when I know what I am eating is going to make me sick. So why do I do it? I usually reason it out with this statement, "I haven't had it in a long time and I need it." It is true to a point. Sometimes I just want the taste again. I love salads. I like to eat cereal. Yesterday I made brownies and I've eaten them twice.
I know emotions effect this a lot, so I try to figure out what exactly it is that drives me to do this. I'm not lonely. I have a wonderful marriage. We have financial difficulties, but then who doesn't these days. I think a big problem I have right now is trying to figure out what, where and when. Finding a job is stressing the situation as well. I want to go back to school, but they are requiring pre-algebra and I'm sure it is necessary, but I would like to start working towards my degree as well. Maybe teaching is not the degree I need to go after? I just not sure. So I think really that is the issue. I want to use the things I love to make a living, but then I think about that in the long run and wonder how long will the world need an animal trainer or dog trainer, and does any one still read books, fiction.?
I know that I need to start journaling again. I haven't in almost two months at least not on a consistent basis and maybe that will help me. I talk to God constantly and know that He is there providing for me and my needs.
Have a God Filled Day!
Love, L
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Today 12-30-10 Thursday
Okay so I couldn't come up with a title for this blog entry so the above will just have to do. I've had my blogs open several times today and although I have a lot on my mind, the peace inside me is great, but I couldn't decide what to write.
I have been thinking back about all the things that have happened this year and still can't quite get my head around some of it. As I look towards the new year, I know several things I would like to accomplish. A reader suggested I step out in faith and commit myself to God and He will fulfill my hearts desires and care for me. I know this is true... but I have been thinking about that ever since I read it. My hearts desires?
Do I truly know what those are? I'm not sure. I've been doing a lot of research in the bible, talking to my pastor, an evangelist, and the pastor husband of one of my blogging friends. Two have answered an email I sent and I am waiting for the response from the other, but I am pretty positive, that I will receive the same answer from Pastor Josh as I have from the others. What am I going to do with the information? Nothing. It confirms my beliefs as a Baptist. I am a Baptist because the doctrine of the Baptist follows closely to the New Testament Church it talks about in the Trail of Blood. I am secure in what I believe. Everyone is entitled to believe however they choose. If you are a child of God, you believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin under the law, died for our sins and rose 3 days later and now sits on the right hand of the father. I await His return with open arms and a heart full of love and the desire to do what He wants of me.
There are many things I want to do, but most of all I just want to live one day at a time, worship God, teach others and live happily with my husband Norman. I am going to sit and think about my heart's desires and I am going to right them down. My husband and I have been discussing doing something to help churches and missions in the state of Texas to help others reach those that are lost. I know that God will point us in the right direction.
Now for the human side of me, the mortal that I am, I realized this morning that I need to lose at least 30 pounds. I gained 10 pounds when I met my husband and I was 10 pounds away from my goal weight. I have gain another 10 pounds in the 5 years we have been together. So one of my goals for this year and I mean the beginning of this year is to lose all that. I would like to have that done prior to our Vow renewal ceremony on 4/2/11.
I guess that is it for now. May God Bless you all! Thanks for reading and why not subscribe to one of my blogs.... I try to share the human side of me, the dog lover in me, the Christian me, and the writer me. I think you will probably find something you like in one of them.
Good night!
I have been thinking back about all the things that have happened this year and still can't quite get my head around some of it. As I look towards the new year, I know several things I would like to accomplish. A reader suggested I step out in faith and commit myself to God and He will fulfill my hearts desires and care for me. I know this is true... but I have been thinking about that ever since I read it. My hearts desires?
Do I truly know what those are? I'm not sure. I've been doing a lot of research in the bible, talking to my pastor, an evangelist, and the pastor husband of one of my blogging friends. Two have answered an email I sent and I am waiting for the response from the other, but I am pretty positive, that I will receive the same answer from Pastor Josh as I have from the others. What am I going to do with the information? Nothing. It confirms my beliefs as a Baptist. I am a Baptist because the doctrine of the Baptist follows closely to the New Testament Church it talks about in the Trail of Blood. I am secure in what I believe. Everyone is entitled to believe however they choose. If you are a child of God, you believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin under the law, died for our sins and rose 3 days later and now sits on the right hand of the father. I await His return with open arms and a heart full of love and the desire to do what He wants of me.
There are many things I want to do, but most of all I just want to live one day at a time, worship God, teach others and live happily with my husband Norman. I am going to sit and think about my heart's desires and I am going to right them down. My husband and I have been discussing doing something to help churches and missions in the state of Texas to help others reach those that are lost. I know that God will point us in the right direction.
Now for the human side of me, the mortal that I am, I realized this morning that I need to lose at least 30 pounds. I gained 10 pounds when I met my husband and I was 10 pounds away from my goal weight. I have gain another 10 pounds in the 5 years we have been together. So one of my goals for this year and I mean the beginning of this year is to lose all that. I would like to have that done prior to our Vow renewal ceremony on 4/2/11.
I guess that is it for now. May God Bless you all! Thanks for reading and why not subscribe to one of my blogs.... I try to share the human side of me, the dog lover in me, the Christian me, and the writer me. I think you will probably find something you like in one of them.
Good night!
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