Why does EVERYONE want SOMETHING?

I wonder why it is that most people don't call anymore to just chit chat?
This week has been a very busy week for me (and it's only Wednesday). It seems that every time the phone has rang this week, it has been someone wanting or needing something.

Whatever happened to just calling to say Hey, how are you doing? I miss have conversations with people just because you enjoy talking to one another. Are those days finally gone forever? I remember growing up and my parents sitting on the porch just enjoying visiting with the neighbors. Why has our lives become so fastpaced that we don't take the time to even know our neighbors much less visit with them.

It's not because we have less time, its because we are trying to fit too much stuff into the time that has been given to us. We have lost our ability to use our time wisely.

A time to reflect......

on Mark 11:25 A scripture that God showed me several years ago when I was holding a grudge against some people that had done me wrong,Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.It makes me think if I don't forgive people, what right do I have to ask God to forgive me for ANYTHING? Someone once told me about our circumstances in life that you can either become bitter or become better because of it. It is our choice. Forgiving does not mean we necessarily forget, we may remember, but we choose not to allow the memory to keep us bitter. Also forgiving someone does not make that person right; it makes you free.

I don't want to be....

I don't want to be PERFECT, I know that will NEVER happen but I DO want to be all I can for God's purpose to be fulfilled in every aspect of my life and sometimes that means leaving some things and people behind in life. Over the years, this has happened but I believe that God has placed and does place people in our lives either to enrich his calling and purpose or to make us stronger in the process of shaping us into who we are to become.

A birthday celebration......

On Saturday morning, I was awaken by the smell of something cooking. My first reaction was to spring out of bed and see what was going on since both my hubby and I were still in bed. Then I realized what was going one. My 11 year old and 7 year old were making me breakfast for my birthday. I decided I would lay there and "pretend" to be asleep when they would burst into the bedroom singing Happy Birthday. They even had a candle on some candy I had made a few days before. I am so blessed to have such great children. Along with the grilled cheese, coffee and candy, they had made me a special card and sang to me. What a great way to be awaken on your birthday.

Then later that morning, my oldest sister called to wish me a happy birthday and asked if we'd like to go eat fish that evening. Who can turn down a meal on their birthday, right? So of course, we went. My family, my oldest sister and brother-in-law, niece and great nephew all enjoyed fish with all the trimmings. We ate way too much.

As the day progressed, I received many texts, myspace messages, and phone calls even into the night, wishing me a happy birthday. What an AWESOME day. Truly a day to be remembered for years to come. I felt so overwhelmed to be remembered by so many people (of which I love them all).

Thanks for remembering me on my special day!!

It's been a while since I blogged, so here goes.
Do you ever feel like you have missed something in life? There are alot of things going on in my life and I can't help but to feel that something is missing. Is it just a matter of needing "down" time from staying so busy or something much deeper? Whatever it is, I pray that God will help me find it and soon. I ask that you all be praying for me for the next couple of weeks. There are some decisions that I will have to make and they will be some hard ones. I can only lean on one of my favorite scriptures, Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,"says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you," says the Lord.

I am searching for the Lord wholeheartedly and I will be found by him.
God is sooooo Good. All the Time.
Blessing to all.
Tricia

Busy Day

My day started off very busy and is just now letting up. After getting my children off to school and my morning prayer and devotional time, I went to the church to set up the maze for this Friday Night's Hallejuah Night. We spent from about 10:00 to 1:00 on the maze, broke for lunch and came back and finished it. I left the church at 3:40 to get back home as the bus was dropping the children off. Then had to get homework and prepare for a Girl Scout Lesson for tonight while also preparing supper for my three children with my Hubby out of town....WHEW, I am really tired. I should sleep good tonight.

The rest of my week will be very full preparing for the Hallejuah Night and several other things going on for the week at school.

In the midst of my busy life, I reflect on Psalm 81:13-16
God had provided his covenant that He would restore His people if they would listen to Him. God remains faithful in our relationship with Him and is patiently waiting for our responses so He can pour out His blessings.

I believe God will restore us to Him if we take time to spend with Him and wait for Him in every aspect of our lives.

I am so proud.....

of my children. We had parent/teacher conferences last week and I am amazed at how great my children are doing in school. Emilea has totally made a 360 degree turn around and is reading and on level where she should be at this point and Josh is doing great in all his classes. I am teaching Valerie the fundamentals and she is becoming her own liitle person with all the emotions and opinions of an adult.
I am greatful that God has really blessed me with wonderful children. If you have children and have not taken the time today, just stop and thank God for being blessed enough to be a part of their lives and them yours.