busy

i really have not written since the middle of lent. since then, i went to be with my sisters in littlrock. warm weather, good food and FAMILY. blessings were many, as usual.

i have tried to write, but find myself too busy. if we were to ask God, i think he would say that even though we have so many wonderful modern day things, we should not be as busy as we are. part of my lent devotion was to find time EVERY day to read the bible and pray more. wow, what a great idea this lent thing turned out to be for me this year. turns out, i don't want to give that up now. i find that i read things that pertain to something i need that particular day. i am adding onto my 12 year olds already busy schedule...not sure, always questioning how much is too much? he will miss church only 2 of the 9 weeks, so i will have to be creative and find something else for him on those 2. it is my prayer that my boys know how important being connected to a church family really is. with that, i believe that he has a talent and a gift for sports. it lights him on fire and he knows that it ALL comes from above. he is not confused on who is the gift giver...but, all my boys are talented and know that any gift is to be used for HIM. not for self. my 16 year old has humility down pat. he would not brag on himself, and has many many opportunities to do so. he is easy.

i will fast tomorrow. i am NEVER very good at this. i fall soooo short! but, i have several things that i have stewed over and need wisdom for, much wisdom. sometimes i wish God would send a note down with the directions or path we seek. it would be so much simpler and clearer. i am looking forward to a fun summer, a little busy, a little sitting on the deck with friends and family. it seems like summer goes so fast. my 19 year old will be home for the summer, yea as well. he is also easy.

started a beth moore bible study in des moines, it is awesome. i have heard about them, but a friend asked me and i loved it. every tuesday until june 1. scripture, good friends, coffee...need a say more?

i have had several people ask me to pray for them today. i will add them tomorrow as well. seems so many are hurting. the many ways we can endure hardship seems almost endless. it is a test and opportunity to rely on our faith completely. easier to write and say than to do. but when that is the only way out, the only answer, then we grab it. so, adversity has a purpose. for all my friends and family and those i do not know tonight who are in that season, pray is for you! Phil 4:7 and the PEACE of GOD which passes all understand, guard your hearts and minds in CHRIST JESUS.