The beauty of Gods creation. The amazing gift that we have been given. To toil the earth, and everything that belongs in it is for us.

That is humbling, to know that God gave us all that we would ever need or want. And yet in today's society, it is not enough.

We want more, we would do anything to get more. More money, more cars, more houses, more cloths. We are neglecting the fact that before there was T.V there was none. And before there were cars there wasn't any. How our world has changed, and continually does.

But today I vast in the beauty of God's creation. And I am so truly thankful that I have what I have. I desire that as things and people change around me, that I stay true with God. Not chasing after things of this world, but chasing things in the heavens. To seek whole heartily the things that God seeks.

I am so truly amazed when I think of the Amish people. Even though I have never met one, they are so true to what God says what we should live like. So how is it that the Amish have kept there values in this ever changing world around them. Because they desire what God says about how they should live. And honestly I admire them, and desire to live that way. Well, maybe a little bit. I do not care for horse and buggy, but other than that there standard of life seems so holy to me. I know some think that they are " weird, and how on earth could they live like that." But it truly makes God real to me.

We have lost our way, but they have made it a point to keep there ways for generations. They do not have T.V, cars or anything of the sort. They dislike being publicly displayed. They are humble and they work hard for everything they have. Not things, but the land. Hummm brings me back to Genesis.

To be at peace like the Amish. They never worry that God wouldn't provide for them. They do not worry about crime, and people hurting them. Because they are serving the Lord in everything they do. From home made bread to planting the seeds for there crops. And there children are very well trained, and are very obedient. The Amish never worry about sexual sins for there children, they never worry about drugs and alcohol. They know where there children are at all times, and the community raises each others children. They are simple......they are honoring God in every task...displaying God to those who do not know God. Just by how they live.

How I feel this call for my family. I feel so strongly led to let the world in me die. And that means sacrificing things I have come to love. That means victory in my life.....a blessing to pass onto my children. And my children's children.

`These are my thoughts today. I hope that you enjoy them, think them over and let them stir in your life.

Blessings

- I am thankful for all the people I know now and people I will soon get to now.

- I am thankful that we only have to wait at a red lights for 5 minutes : )
- I am thankful that the gas prices might go down
- I am thankful that I got my cleaning done for today
- I am thankful that my little one is walking....he is Mr Independant now ( Yippy)
- I am thankful that I will be home schooling next year
- I am thankful for all the trials I am going through and will go through
- I am thankful that zits go away after a couple of days : )
- I am thankful that you can choose to have extra butter on your popcorn.
- I am very thankful that God leads me....and yep I follow
- I am thankful that I haven't yet been bitten by a bee
- I am thankful that flowers smell beautiful...even dandy lions hehe which is my daughters favorite flower (wink) she doesn't now that it is not one.
- I am thankful that after it rains we get a beautiful reminder of the Covent with Noah, a rainbow.

Ok So Not So Much Of A Wordless Wednesday

Okay so I have been reading and re-reading the train up a child series, in which I love. And I realized something...something profound in my spirit. The series looks like To Train Up A Child, but I find myself thinking that the series is actually training me. I find that a lot of my children's " bad behaviour" comes soley from there mom. Me....wow what a hit. As a single mommy I so try to be my children's all and all. But holy cow it takes a lot of energy. Not only being the mom and dad but sole provider and sole spiritual leader. But I find strength in my Lord every morning, and I now that God knows that I am doing the very best I can do. But I mainly judge myself and all the things on my plate. And what scares me the most.....big breathe in......drum roll........is me not correcting my children properly. To direct them to the right road in life....the road of righteousness. And as there mother that is soley my responsibility. That honestly terrifies me so much....because I do not take this lightly. In fact my heart cries out for the Lord's forgiveness especially when I have failed, in ever area I have failed. And believe me when I say this statement of faith....that I am so forgiven and where I lack God anoints.
" Mark well that GOD doesn't miss a move you make; he's aware of every step you take." proverbs 5 (The Message)

" Put GOD in charge of your work, then what you've planned will take place." Proverbs 16

Amen to these verses, I stand firm that GOD knows everything I do right and everything I do wrong. And there is so much comfort there, I feel a release from what pain I carry about my parenting. And I have faith that as GOD works in me, he will restore me to be the very best mother that my kids will ever have......I love GOD so much for giving me healthy children. I am so thankful that GOD allowed me to be there mother. Especially on the days, I feel like why on earth would GOD give me such beautiful children. And honestly I can not wait until the day when the Lord looks at me and says, " You have done well, even though your circumstances were not all that great. You pressed forth, seeking only me. Way to go you faithful and blessed child of mine."

There is a sting in my heart I need to share.....I desire GOD this very moment. I have been on this desire mode now for a couple of days but its healthy for me to write what GOD places on my heart.

So thanks for coming a little closer to my heart.
Blessings TO you all~