I've not been in the mood to blog of late, I hope that changes in the future because I really am uplifted by the thought of possibly uplifting someone else with my blog. But right now, I'm just pulled in different directions with puppies and other things going on.
I did want to mention that patience has paid off for me and Mark this month. After hoping and praying for bluebirds for over a year, and after repositioning the bluebirdhouse yet again, we now have a pair that has taken up residence. It's wonderful to watch them coming and going and taking care of business. I just pray that God keeps them safe from predators while they're living in our yard. Mark has also been patient waiting for an opportunity to build a garage. The work has finally begun after months of praying for wisdom and guidance. I hope God is watching over the construction and that we will make wise decisions concerning this addition to our property in the weeks ahead.
Weather has sure been dictating our walks here lately. Yesterday I tried taking Riff and Roy up the hill before the rain and taking Pepper the opposite direction for his turn. Unfortunately, the rain caught up with us, so that was cut short. Today, with more impending rain, I took all three out together, but not uphill, where we run into other dogs. Instead, we took the walk on Finnel Pike past the pasture of cows and turned around in our church parking lot. Thankfully, we made it home before the rain.
Last night, I did have a wonderful opportunity to see a speaker that I had previously seen on the internet. His name is Nick Vujicic. Back in February of 2008, I printed out his story as it came around on the computer. He was born in 1982 without arms or legs to a pastor and his wife in Melbourne, Australia. At the age of fifteen, he accepted Christ and today, he ministers around the world. A couple weeks ago he was at Southland Christian Church in Lexington. As I record their program, I was able to watch it last night when my sister reminded me that he was the guest speaker. Wow, what a wonderful inspiration for us all.
One of his key messages is "Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds". This is so hard for most of us to accept, because trials mean discomfort and often uncertainty and we always want comfort and certainty in our lives. Certainty that everything is going to be fine. But isn't that what Jesus has promised us, that as long as we trust in Him, we do have certainty. We have the certainty and promise of eternal life with Him. I hope we all can have patience and trust in Him.
If you want to see Nick Vujicic, his website is lifewithoutlimbs.org or check out his message at Southland Christian Church's website. Have a great day, luv, Susan
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
FEARS and WORRIES
I have a very good life. Not a lot of worries or fears, but there is one thing that I have a problem with and that is dentist appointments. Because of a dentist appointment, my first year of college, my mom and I were in a four car collision,that left all four cars totalled. It was ugly and the lawsuits, as a result of the accident, remained active for the next seven years.
After that, I was even more hesitant to see the dentist, so, I didn't for many years. Fortunately, when I became a responsible adult and realized I needed to take care of my teeth, I got caught up on my dental and periodental care. I've tried through the years to remain vigilant with taking care of my teeth, but moving to a new town caused me to procrastinate and, thus, led me to some recent problems.
Because I believe strongly in prayer taking the place of worry, I prayed for guidance from God to lead me to the right dentist or periodontist. I was given a name and continued to pray as time led up to my first appointment. Because of my procrastination, I was in some pain, so this was complicated and painful, figuring out the exact problem. After the first appointment, and actually liking the periodontist, I felt like I was on the right path.
As the next appointment loomed near, I continued praying and routinely practicing my homecare , as the pain began to subside. Yesterday, I am so happy to report, I got caught up on my dental care. Not only did this wonderful periodontist take care of the cleaning, but assured me that no further, drastic measures were necessary. I had been possibly speculating that a wisdom tooth extraction or gum surgery were going to be recommended. Whew!! I am so thankful to not have to go through either one of those.
But, the most wonderful part of the appointment was when Dr. Garnett Brown started talking to me about his daughter and about her future plans. I chimed in about praying for our children being the most important thing we can do for them. Well, he began to share with me several incidences where prayer has made huge differences in the lives of people he knows, including his patients and their teeth. I shared with him how prayer had removed a thorn from my husband, Mark's foot. And, to think that I had dreaded the appointment before. I was actually skipping down the steps after.
It's looking like the most beautiful day outside. I've already picked the most fragrant blooms from one of many of this particular tree in our yard. I'm gonna look it up to see just what tree produces these beautiful, aromatic blooms that hang down like lilacs from the tops of the trees. I hope you have a wonderful day, and remember Philippians 4:6, which states, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God". luv,Susan
After that, I was even more hesitant to see the dentist, so, I didn't for many years. Fortunately, when I became a responsible adult and realized I needed to take care of my teeth, I got caught up on my dental and periodental care. I've tried through the years to remain vigilant with taking care of my teeth, but moving to a new town caused me to procrastinate and, thus, led me to some recent problems.
Because I believe strongly in prayer taking the place of worry, I prayed for guidance from God to lead me to the right dentist or periodontist. I was given a name and continued to pray as time led up to my first appointment. Because of my procrastination, I was in some pain, so this was complicated and painful, figuring out the exact problem. After the first appointment, and actually liking the periodontist, I felt like I was on the right path.
As the next appointment loomed near, I continued praying and routinely practicing my homecare , as the pain began to subside. Yesterday, I am so happy to report, I got caught up on my dental care. Not only did this wonderful periodontist take care of the cleaning, but assured me that no further, drastic measures were necessary. I had been possibly speculating that a wisdom tooth extraction or gum surgery were going to be recommended. Whew!! I am so thankful to not have to go through either one of those.
But, the most wonderful part of the appointment was when Dr. Garnett Brown started talking to me about his daughter and about her future plans. I chimed in about praying for our children being the most important thing we can do for them. Well, he began to share with me several incidences where prayer has made huge differences in the lives of people he knows, including his patients and their teeth. I shared with him how prayer had removed a thorn from my husband, Mark's foot. And, to think that I had dreaded the appointment before. I was actually skipping down the steps after.
It's looking like the most beautiful day outside. I've already picked the most fragrant blooms from one of many of this particular tree in our yard. I'm gonna look it up to see just what tree produces these beautiful, aromatic blooms that hang down like lilacs from the tops of the trees. I hope you have a wonderful day, and remember Philippians 4:6, which states, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God". luv,Susan
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