how do I convince him?

Sometimes I freak out when I need the right words to share with a certain someone who continues to ask me questions and I don't have answers. I know they can only be found in His Word, but how do I convince him to believe they are true? God took me to another friend's blog just now and it took my breath away. I memorized verse 11 when my son graduated from Michigan State last May. Today we need the verse that follows...

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ...Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." (Jeremiah 29:11-12)

I can't give him answers, but God can. I believe with all my heart that His Word is truth!

I'm praying for him by faith,
Angie

Seeking Him

Love,
Angie xoxo

Taking a good look at myself

I'm still plugging along reading through The Message Bible this year, along with 66 Love Letters by Dr. Larry Crabb. We are in the book of Judges right now and it already has me confused. I am having a difficult time understanding what is "loving" about Judges and what God wants me to hear in this book. As I try to relate it to my life I totally get that the hard parts of life are what make me dependent on Him. He knows that when things go well I am "prone to wander". I admit I want Him in my life so things will go smoothly and I'll have the "good life". He is more concerned about Holiness and how I love those around me in a way that will make them want Him too! The common theme I am learning is that the Only One perfect and Holy is Jesus Christ. I want to be more like Him. I also know He wants to change me from the inside out. I love how Dr. Crabb explains in his book that "A physician must convince you that your disease is serious before you'll cooperate with radically invasive treatment."

Human medicine has always interested me. These words from the book stopped me in my tracks: "Yes, Judges is a love letter. Think of it as a disturbingly clear MRI that prepares you to submit to the healing skill of a caring and gifted surgeon who guarantees a good result."

Lord, I am convinced. I need a heart transplant. I trust You to do whatever You need to do to make me more like You. Thank You for continuing to give me opportunities to be dependent on You. Forgive me for only coming to You for the "good life".

Have a great weekend!

It's almost Spring!
Love,
Angie xoxo

My One "L"

I crave my alone time and nothing is more perfect than spending about 11 hours in the car driving to spend time with my children. This time it was to North Carolina... :)

John challenges me in so many ways. He asks me difficult questions and always makes me think. He is a first year law student and let me just tell you that my brain hurts after spending a few days with him. (It's a good thing.)

I wish I had a good argument to prove why I believe in God and trust Him with every part of my life. All I have is "my" testimony. Is that selfish? This kid God entrusted me with needs facts. I wanted to refer him to someone with better answers. I guess I'll just have to leave it up to the Only One who can possibly teach him this lesson.

I'm thankful today for God's perfect timing.

I found a new favorite song...

Much Love,
Angie xoxo

my attitude

I truly Believe God puts people in our lives to encourage us. My friend and colleague, Linda was that gift to me this morning. I'm grateful for her love and compassion.

"We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God's fellow worker in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith." (1 Thes 3:2)

Attitude by Chuck Swindoll

I hope and Pray you have someone in your life who can share their gift of encouragement.

So much love,

Angie xoxo

hour by hour

Some days are more stressful than others. I have a feeling my workday will be interesting to say the least today. I needed a song to get me through it, so this is what God brought me first thing this morning. Some say to take it one day at a time. Today I'm taking it one hour at a time.



"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

Love,
Angie xoxo

Tuesday

Life is flying by way too fast. I can't believe it's March. Two more weeks until daylight savings time and I can't wait.

I had the BEST afternoon. I love our small town of Clarkston. I just stopped in The Clarkston Bake Shop to pick up a cappuccino. It seems like yesterday when the kids and I would go there to have the world's best sugar cookies and milk. Such precious memories.

My job has been quite stressful these days, so I appreciate my time off more than ever. My heart beats a little easier when I have days like today. I'm grateful to God that I don't have to work every day.

As time goes on I realize more and more how Blessed I am.



Angie xoxo