Love

Sometimes God's answers to things are as simple as this...

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
John 15:9

A new quote from a book I am reading called "The Noticer" by Andy Andrews..."Seeds of depression cannot take root in a grateful heart." I LOVE this! So many times I have battled depression, and I know of so many friends and family members that are battling this now.

A very wise spiritual counselor that God placed in my life, once pointed out to me that depression is a form of idolatry. You may be thinking WHAT?! But it makes perfect sense...when you are depressed where is your focus? It's all about you...how bad you feel, will this sadness ever go away?, I just wish I could be my old self...and so on. You get so consumed you lose your focus. You begin to idolize the "depression".

Our focus should always be on God. I know it's so much easier said than done, but trust me...when you start to seek Him (even in your depression) He hears you. Fully surrender yourself to Him in your moments of sadness and depression. He will change your heart. One of the ways we can "refocus" our thoughts is to keep a grateful heart! Begin there...thank Him for what you have, ask Him to show you more of the things and ways He has blessed you!

I am asking Him right now, to remind me of this very thing the next time I feel a hint of depression trying to sneak its way back in. Keep my heart grateful God...

Blog Change...

If nothing more than to have a quick reference of scriputre that speaks to me to go along with a date and time in my life, I have choosen to now make my blog just that...scripture, or quotes that are speaking to my soul. Some days may have nothing more than a line or two, and some may be filled with my personal thoughts or daily life to go along with it. I am writing for me, but am praying that if you stumble upon this blog, you are to be blessed by reading this as well...

Love that God has shown me this...only wish I had listened sooner.

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18

This touched my heart so deeply today. Hoping it will do the same for you.

We will experience many losses over the years, but the one thing we cannot live without is the one thing we can never lose-Jesus' loving presence.

Audrey's Prayer

Here is a sweet little prayer I found that Audrey wrote...Melts my heart to get a peek at what she talks to God about. :)

Dear God,
Please help us. Please keep us safe and please please help people that are sick, and please nourish their bodies.

Interview With My Child...Audrey (5)

1. What is something that I always say to you?
...go to bed at night, and brush your teeth.

2. What makes me happy?
...when I do nice things that get me Jackson bucks.

3. What makes me sad?
...not doing the right stuff...bad choices

4. How do I make you laugh?
...tickle me, or do funny things...both of these

5. What do you think I was like as a child?
...you had lots of fun...like I do!

6. How old am I?
...hmmmm...18?

7. How tall am I?
stand up Mom...I think I'm kinda as tall as you...to about right here

8. What is my favorite thing to do?
...hang out with Dad.

9. What do I do when you're not around?
...you do chores

10. If I become famous, what will it be for?
...doing chores I guess...that's not big enough...that's all I can think of

11. What am I really good at?
...taking care of me

12. What am I not really good at?
hmmmm...you're good at everything Mommy! (sweet!)

13. What is my job?
...take care of church kids

14. What is my favorite food?
...fish

15. What makes you proud of me?
...when you take me to the movies, or Sea World

16. If I were a cartoon character, who would I be?
oh...well, since you're a girl...I think you would be Cinderella because you're a girl

17. What do you and I do together?
...ok, this is a hard one...hmmmm sometimes we cook together, or sometimes we watch movies

18. How are we the same?
...hmmmm because we both like to watch movies...is the next question how are we different Mom?

19. How are we different?
...well, you like scary movies and I like kid movies like Bambi...Mom? Do you know how to spell Bambi?

20. How do you know that I love you?
...because you are my Mom!

21. Where is my favorite place to go?
...Souper Salads!