Greed

Had a really good view of the true meaning of greed today. A man brought an entire pallet of berries to share with everyone at my place of employment. Approximately 400people work there. Each crate contained 8 little cartons of berries, probably 800 little cartons all together. He brought them out of the goodness of his heart. It began, people began taking entire crates, and some began to take 2-3 crates each- someone even said that someone took 6 crates in one trip. I do not believe that there is 1 person who is in such desperate need that they needed to take 2-3 crates of berries. Most will probably let them rot out in their cars in the parking lot before they get off work. It was like everyone was making sure that "they" got their fair share. It was sickening. People were making excuses as to why they were taking 2-3 crates. I have a friend, relative, child, aunt, etc. who would really like some of those berries. Fine, if you think they would really like some- go to your local grocery and purchase some for them. We even placed a sign on the pallet and asked that they only take 1 small container each so that everyone could enjoy them. 1 man as he was walking out with 2 crates, was told he needed to bring them back and take only 1 carton- he threw the berries down on the floor when he could not take as many as he could carry. How shameful we have become as a blessed nation. We would rather throw them on the ground rather than share them with others. Have you ever had God reveal something about yourself through another? I did today. I am guilty of the same characteristics as the others, maybe not with berries, but with other things. My time, my attention, my willingness to help others or to share . God forgive me for being selfish with what I have, each one whether it is time, money, food no matter what it is, forgive me for being selfish. Thank you for the lesson in sharing and in sharing with a right attitude. It is my heartfelt prayer that from today forward, I will not be selfish. In the name of Jesus Christ-amen.

Regrets

It is Sunday evening, October 3rd. I didn't go to evening services. I meant to, but got preoccupied and had to cancel at the last moment. I am waiting for my hubby to call and tell me he is on his way home so I can start dinner. I miss him, he will never know how much.

I bought 2 floor lamps yesterday at a garage sale and have been guilt ridden ever since. Why you ask? Because, I really didn't need them, I just wanted them-because they are pretty and I don't have much to fill my weekend hours with Andy working 12 hours each day,, so I suppose it was a way of entertaining myself. Poor choice of how to to that, that is exactly how satan creeps into the lives of believers. Idleness truly is the devil's workshop. God, please forgive me for being so selfish, so self indulgent, so wasteful with the precious time you have afforded me.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, and I have wasted my time on a pair of floor lamps. Teach me your ways Oh God, create in me a clean heart that I won't sin against you. Wash me from the inside out and create a new spirit within me. Thank you for Jesus- forgive me for taking your immense love for granted.

Golly Miss Molly !

Golly miss molly ! I had almost forgotten I had started this bloggin site until this morning. I guess I should really try and stay focused on the really important things in life, huh?
Really important things, hummmm lets see........important things, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Okay these are important. My wonderul husband? Definately an important part of my daily life How about my grandkids? Yes, they too are an important part of my life. My Mother, another intricate important part of life. The list could go on and on, however, if it were missing Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith- nothing would really matter. It is because he brought me into a relationship with him that anything really matters to me. I can rememeber a very dark period in my life when nothing really mattered to me, nothing but the moment. I thank my God daily for his unmerited grace that he has so richly afforded me. Now that is a really important part of my life- he is as much as part of my life as the air I breath.

It is 5 in the morning, still dark outside. Yesterday was a real busy day at work. It was payroll Monday, my co-worker had to take the guards place for half of the day until we could get someone to come in early. Mucho goings on in the workplace scene today. {placed the remainder of the workload into my homework drawer to save for today) Through it all, in it all God is soooooo good to me. He has provided my with all I need to do my job, and to do it well most of the time. He has given me a wonderful life in spite of my sinful nature. It is through Jesus Christ's death, burial and resurrection that I have hope. Hope for today, tomorrow and for eternity with him.
Death has no hold on me, it just provides a portal from this life into the presence of an eternal life with Jesus. It is my daily desire, prayer that my children and the people I work with will find salvation and know the Jesus I know.
What can I tell you about him that would cause you to accept what he has already done on your behalf that you too may have eternal life? Is it that he died for your sins, past present and future, that he loves you and wants you to know him, how do I tell you about my Lord and savior? How do I tell you about the depraved lifestyle he saved me from, the utter blackness of my own life, the hoplessness I felt before Christ? The newness he has provided, a new spirit that dwells inside of me even though I battle daily with an old sinful nature, I have victory through Christ who dwells within me!

I wake each morning knowing he loves me, no matter what circumstances I find myself in, I have the assurance that he is with me, he will see me through all things . When life hands me difficult times, it is Christ who sees me through those times. When I received word that my precious granddaughter had drowned, I could face life because even though I knew she was physically dead, I knew because what Christ has already done on that cross for me, I would see her again one day.
There was a time in my life, when my own infant son died, that I did not have that hope. I found myself in a world of insanity, uncertainty and it almost destroyed my life. Praise God the father for the hope that I have through his son Jesus Christ that I may never find myself again in that dark place of hopelessness again, and while tragedy will most certainly come again (unless the Lord returns ) I will know for certain, I am not alone and he will see me though it.
If nothing else, that should cause a normal human being to want to know Jesus as Lord and Savior of their mortal and eternal life ! I would not want to suffer through life one single day without my precious Lord and Savior as my constant guide and comforter. Do you know him? If not, why not ?

Sunday, one of my favorite days of the week. The day of rest. Yesterday, I did my usual housework thing, worked on a computer, mowed, trimmed, picked up the yard- it was one of those balmy days ya know? The kind that felt like a sauna=my kind of weather to be out and about in. A/C is one of my least favorite things unless it is really, really hot-like 102 or better, then not too much, around 79-80 inside if you are working a little higher if idle. I loved working outside in the summertime, all the beautiful things that the Lord has created for us to enjoy. Now that is something, I don't think could be classified as the lust of the eye- it doesn't belong to me, it all belongs to the Lord- he shares it with us to enjoy. If you haven't already guessed, I see God in practically everything. Both the good things in life and those not so good. If you trust and believe in God and what he has done for you then "all things" work together for the good of those who are called according to his purpose. I trust him to keep his word. I may not understand the "whys" in this lifetime, but I know that one day, I will see those things as he does.

My first time to blog! This will pertain to everyday life, thoughts and comments.

Friday evening... honey bunny is asleep preparing his body for a shift and a half for the next 2 days. He is a production supervisor, works the weekend shift along with 3 other days during the week= 5 days on/ 2 off like most folks only his weekend days happen to be Tuesday and Wednesday. Only this weekend, he is doing duty and a half- too difficult to explain the whys- suffice to say he will be pooped by the time he gets home tomorrow evening ( 9:30ish) groan :(.

He is good at what he does, and whatever he puts his mind to do- God has gifted him with the talent to do it and to do it well. God is awesome like that, I was telling a co-worker today about God and his call on a person's life. He doesn't call the qualified- he "qualifies" those he calls! Awesome way to do things, don't ya think? Think about it, it is enough to blow your entire way of thinking about life !

I want God to gain glory from this little site. I want to write about things that will make someone stop and say...........I want Jesus in my life too. :)