My old boots

My favorite pair of shoes is my old work boots. They are broke in and so comfortable to wear. But they are not a perfect sight. They have been through the mud, snow, rain puddles, sweat, and just good ol' hard work everyday. But no matter what they go through they are dependable to always protect me from those elements. There was a time though when I first bought them they took a little time to break in and get used to. Marriage is the same way. When you first get married you just like the looks, but there is some breaking in to do. Of course if you talk to one person or the other, the other is always gonna say they did the breaking in, but thats not whats important. You both have to go through the same elements of the "mud and muck" to get where you are. Its not comfortable at first but with time it gets "broke in". God has chosen that perfect woman or man for you. Sometimes it takes a little shopping, but with time you find that one that is just right. I encourage to always take time and make sure thats the person you wanna marry. It could end up like those pair of loafers in the back of my closet with all the dust on them. Don't let your marriage get dusty. Make sure to always keep God first, spouse second, you third. Let God lead and guide you in all that you do. That way when you do go through the "mud and muck" its a comfortable ride. Today I think and live by verse Isaiah 62:5

Shackles of Love

As I get older, I think back on the "what if's". What if I had done something different in life, where would I be today. Did I make the right career chioce? Did I do everything I was supposed to do up to this point. But you know what. It doesn't really matter. If we focus on God and never take our eyes of Him He will guide us and make sure we follow the correct paths. Do I stray? Just about everyday, but the good thing about being close to Him is He has that "father" whistle. When I was young dad had this whistle that when it was time to come home you better be headed home. We could be 25 miles away and it seems you could still hear it from the house. Well God works the same way. He grabs our attention to remind us its time to come home and stay away from the trouble we are headed to. Its easy to get in trouble for me. I usually have that syndrome of where I try to fit my foot in my mouth, but there are times when God gives the whistle to remind me to come home and not try that path. Gotta love that part of Him. Protecting us even during the simple things in life to make sure we make the right decisions. Funny thing is I have to hear the whistle just about everyday. Today I live and think of verse Job 33:11

Never Let Me Go

As I write this, I'm listening to the song "Never Let Go" by David Crowder Band. And listening to the words makes me think of this life of ours. Today a young 30 year old girl lost her battle to cancer. To many, they think that is God taking life, but to me I see Him give. He came to save us from this sinful world so we may have eternal life with Him. To be able to dance, sing, enjoy life without any kind of struggle. To live free and not have a worry in the world. Its like when we were little and all we had to worry about was who do we have to share our toys with. Christ came and shared His whole life. Gave all that He could. Yet I still struggle to share my earthly gifts. To be able to release all fears, habits, addictions, and struggles. That is what I pray for myself and others. That we live an Acts 1:8 life. Share to this whole world and let them know that God Loves YOU! Today I think and live Proverbs 1:7.

Why didn't I think of that?

I see simple things that are invented and I think.."Why didn't I think of that?" We all have some kind of purpose in this world. What it is..is that for you to figure out? Nope. God planned your whole life before you were born. He handed you a set of blueprints and if you are like me, if you give me something and I don't do anything about it then...it gets lost. Lost sheep that is. We loose our way and God has that way of faxing, emailing, or tweeting that plan to you. He has been a continual connection in the past few years. Some days I loose connection or get a slow read out, but I do my best to stay connected in some form of fashion. Its easy with all the simple inventions around us...its best to stay connected with Him in prayer....now...Why didn't I think of that?! Today I live and think of verse Psalms 66:20

Faith

As I read the whole chapter of Hebrews 11, something occured to me. I don't rely on faith enough. Now thats an odd statement. Not being able to rely on something that isn't there physically but having faith that it is there. That whole chapter is about men of the Bible who depended on faith alone. What has happen to mine? Why can't I live that way? Is it because I have lost sight of my burning bush? Questions that make me question my faith. That is a tough struggle today. I usually have a lot to say and rant about, but tonight I just ponder on that. May I have faith to do that. Today I think and live by the whole chapter of Hebrews 11.