Saturday, August 27, 2011

Twists and turns....

Life is interesting, full of twists and turns... Something happened in my family's lives this week, it made me think how most of the time we do not stop, breathe, and look beyond our own selves.  It is usually all about 'me'.  Why do people do certain things?  Do we know their heart? Do we know if they just lost a loved-one? Had a car accident? Lost their job?  Got served with divorce papers?


People make decisions everyday.  Hard ones, the kind that took hours, days, or even months of tears, prayers, and seeking answers.  When they act on these decisions, we have no right judging, slandering, or criticizing what they feel Daddy has told them to do.  The world is so full of anger and selfishness.  We as the body of Christ are to be so full of LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS, AND SELF-CONTROL....


Gentleness and kindness are two extremely powerful words.  If we would just walk in gentleness and kindness how different would our world be.  Imagine, just sitting with someone when they tell you about a hard decision they have to make.  You reach out and embrace them, bless them, and comfort them. The world screams at them that they are wrong, made a decision to hurt someone,  criticizes them because of selfishness, belittles them, when all along they have been listening in prayer and know this is the best decision for their family.  No meanness, no vindictiveness, no malice, just a life change to lead their family in Daddy's Will.  Seriously, are we really that immature?!   


Next time someone make a decision, stop and look at it from their stand point.  Ask Daddy to give you their viewpoint before you jump to conclusions.  Encourage one another through life.....

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Firefighting....

 My son is pursuing  his dream of being a firefighter.  He turned 16 this year and researched everything he needed to do to become a junior volunteer firefighter.  He has accomplished it.  I am so proud of him.  A few days ago, a close friend posted this on my Facebook....
"A firefighter is being yelled at for taking too long to get there, while trying desperately to save the life of a total stranger, holding his bladder because he didn't have time to pee when the alarm sounded, starving because he missed one of his three meals, tired because the alarm sounded just as he closed his eyes and it is now 4 in the morning and missing his family while taking care of yours. Thank a firefighter." 
It gives a whole new meaning to what adventures he is walking into.  He has determination, strong will, and compassion for the job that will allow him to completely fulfill his dream.  He has another unfair advantage.  He knows Jesus.  He is doing great exploits for his Lord and Savior.  When he steps foot into the station, he brings the Presence of the Almighty.  When he arrives on a scene, he brings the Power to raise the dead and heal the sick.  When comforts a citizen, he brings hope of eternal love and life.  He has the opportunity to rescue and save lives in the physical and spiritual realm.  I am truly proud and blessed to have a wonderful son!!
Young volunteers learning to save lives....
Engine 22
Went to a day camp to 'cool' off the children...how fun!
 

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

A Right Turn.....

I went to the School of the Prophetic last week.  What an amazing time.... I had someone give me a prophetic word and I wanted to post it.


"You are now taking a right turn..."  Yeah, that means so much.  I know in the days to come, there will be many posts referring to my right turn.  I love Daddy's way of talking to me.  This is going to be fun, exhilarating, and radical.