Can you smell God?

Today I continued my study of Jesus’ Parables. I'm working my way through Matthew Chapter 13. This particular segment of my bible study made me think about how I can experience Jesus more fully through my senses. For instance "I tasted God goodness when...", "I heard God voice when...", "I saw Christ when...", "I touched my savior when...", " I smelled the fragrance of God when....". I thought this was an interesting way to think about my faith.

Last night I prepared a Crockpot meal for tonight’s dinner. When I walked in the door this afternoon, I thought about my study. The fragrance of my meal cooking made me appreciate the goodness of God. He has provided each of us with exactly the sustenance we need. Not only am I blessed to have food to eat but I have church community, friends and the Word of God to nourish me spiritually.

I know there are many people not as fortunate. I know there are families who struggle each day to provide for their children. There are adults and children who will go to bed hungry. Tonight I pray for those people. Not only that they will have nutrition but that they will be satisfied by God’s Word.

As I completed my study today, one verse stood out to me, "eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man things which God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9)

High Heels and Hot Rollers

So, yesterday was not my finest day! I experienced a wide range of emotions. There were moments when I was boiling mad, tearful, anxious, laughing, quiet and even screaming! I was up to my eye balls in pent up energy and emotion and it ALL came out. Yesterday was a pretty rough day for me...

So, I was challenged to focus on the positive...hmmm positive...as I grumbled I looked down and saw my high heels. I laughed and thought (genuinely thought)...I love high heels! A few moments later I saw my reflection in a window and laughed again. I thought...I love hot rollers. These few blessings, as silly as they seem, completely changed my outlook on life!

So, I hope when you have a rough day...you can find your "High Heels and Hot Rollers!"

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

God, Can You Hear Me??

I have been studying Exodus for the last several months. I have never worked my way through this book before but I have learned tidbits of the Israelites story throughout my life. I have thoroughly enjoyed this study. My personal bible study times (quiet times) continue to deepened my faith!

In the last several months I have really been questioning and thinking about prayer! So it’s interesting that I read Exodus 32-34 yesterday. I found it very interesting and insightful. It was mainly about Moses' relationship with God. One particular part of chapter 32 refers to how God hears the prayers of Moses. It goes as far as saying God changes his mind and listens to Moses' request. Moses intercedes for his people, the Israelites.

I love that God is really listening to our prayers and to the prayer of those who intercede for us! I am also thankful that God continues to teach me through his word, the Bible!

So, I will keep on praying! God hears us! Can I pray for you?

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. (Colossians 4:2, NLT)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6, NIV)

Main Thing the Main Thing?

Ok, I have not done good with my blogging. I really do want to get into it. How do you stay motivated? How do you find the time?

I am amazed by two of my incredibly faithful friends Carmalyn and Kortni! Carmalyn has four jobs and Kortni has four children! They are always busy yet find time to inspire others on their blogs! They seem to do it all!

I find myself wanting to "do it all" but wondering if I can do it all. Am I prioritizing? Am I managing my time? Am I putting my focus in things that are worthy of my time? Famous Author, Steven Covey once said, "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing." What is your main thing? I want my "Main Thing" to be my faith! I hope that if I keep the main thing, the main thing everything else will fall into place!

So, I'm not going to promise to be a better blogger, dieter, employee...I'm going to keep on praying, studying, and focusing on my main thing!

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).

“You shall have no other gods before me." (Exodus 20:3)