The ONE Who Steadies my Heart!

I am blessed by what my LORD has done for me. He has just kept pouring out His love all over me even when I just wanted to sit and sulk.
There has been a lot these past few weeks, from small mishaps and set backs to huge disappointment and a down right crisis. One that blew me away......but...you know what. God has been so present right there with me steadying my heart and keeping my focus on Him and not the circumstance.
 My enemy has not wasted any time and has sent his darts by using "mean" hurtful people to salt the wound.... and immediately, God counters by literally putting someone who had GRACE written all over them to encourage me or to just let me lay my head down on their shoulder and cry. THIS IS THE GOD I LOVE!!!

I have been studying Ephesians with some down right fantastic ladies for a few weeks. We have been on a journey through this study learning deeper about Spiritual Warfare and the tactics our enemy uses to thwart our focus. Each time, he throws a blow meant to tear us down, Our Ancient of Days is there to knock him out of the way and pick us up to continue pressing on. Think of the prize at the end of our race. Makes my heart pitter patter all over the place!!

Not one time are we told we won't battle. Not one time are we told we will have it easy. Not one time are we told to give up! Ephesians tells us to "take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, having done everything to stand firm." STAND FIRM! HOLD FAST! If we were not going to struggle, then why would we need to know how to stand? We will have battles, we will have warfare. WE DO HAVE THE VICTORY! Satan appears to win at times, doesn't he? Well, if you are a child of the KING, he can't defeat you! He thought he had won when the stone rolled in front of the tomb.....wow....3 days later, he knew he was outdone! AMEN!!

I know that there are so many of us with these enemy attacks looming and jabbing. I know we will have those until Jesus comes for us. The Hope of Glory that lines my heart, steadies my heart is the only constant immovable love that causes me to stand and face the same direction....because I am keeping my eye on the "author and perfecter" of my faith. He inspires me....literally inspires me to not look back, but to keep my mind and my eyes on the forever He has waiting for me. So, I am pressing on.

I am praying for all of you and praying that you can see the "Light that shines in dark places".  Keep your head up. He is coming back for us!

"Finally, be strong in the LORD and in the strength of His might" Ephesians 6:10

If you get a minute, listen to this song below. I hope it blesses you!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJi_7f1cpbk

There is Rest for the Weary-Followed by Joy for the KING!

I am so excited about yesterday. God just kept pouring out the blessings at the same time, binding up the enemy from stealing the moments!

The day started with something wonderful for my 15 yr old. Totally God!! AMEN!!
Then my three daughters and myself had some amazing hang time, we ate, we laughed, we drove and laughed some more. Then we visited with my daddy and he was making us laugh more! What a joy!!
We then headed to church for Wednesday night time! LOVED IT!!

Yesterday was my first day back from Sabbatical and God was pouring out the joy!!
 Let me tell you, my heart was beating so fast with excitement. I was back to lead Calvary Kids again after a beautiful rest!

I met two new boys last night, and they were a huge gift. At the end of the night, after the teaching, application and worship, they told me it was the best time they have had at church. When I was walking them over to childcare, one of them said "can we just hang out with you some more?"
My heart melted. My God was giving me the assurance that I was ready to be back. I am still tearing up hearing those words from this 4th grade boy...yes 4th grade boy! What a joy!!!

So, I am back, not with a full plate, but back doing what God has given me to do. His way, for His Glory!
I have not taken on huge leadership positions, but have stayed with my roots....in the room, talking Jesus with Calvary kids! I am looking forward to this year. I am looking forward to what God has in store for me, for my family, and my ministry to both my own girls and to kids at Calvary. I know that this rest was what God planned for me to do, as hard as it was, I rested in obedience to Him. So, I know He has huge Kingdom work for me both at home and at church. He knew I needed to rest and get prepared for the next lap of "this race He has set before me".
So, I am running it with endurance knowing Who has the Victory!

Have a blessed day in the LORD!!!