Psalm 4:8

"You have put into my heart an even greater JOY, more than abundance of corn and new wine." ~~ Psalm 4:8


My heart is bursting with JOY!


The Lord is truly my DELIGHT.  He knows me oh so well.  He knows my needs. He knows everything about me.


His plan is the BEST plan.  And, as it unfolds in my life, I am truly filled so much that I feel I might burst!  His JOY is ever radiant upon my face!


Goodnight.  Sweet dreams.

hurrrumphhh

Love me or leave me; I'm still taking applications.

Jesus brings MUCH peace to my life!  He is the Reason my JOY is so full.  And, He is the reason I am not in a frozen dairy-immersed in cake-chocolate covered coma.  Jesus is my HIGH!

Only 3.5 more days til 4 days of bliss - a personal retreat up in the mountains of Georgia.  With about 60 other youth ministers!  Praise the Lord for this opportunity.  AND, I get to re-connect with a bunch of people I haven't seen in like 4 years!  yippee!

Jesus is My Constant

Ever feel trapped...seriously...sometimes I feel that way...that I am truly unable to express myself online as then all sorts of people comment on it, as to how I really felt...whatever...thank goodness I feel trapped for like 3 seconds, and then I'm like WHATEVER!!!!

Today was spiritual direction...at PF Changs...yeah, I know that's weird...but what can you do...plus, I didn't have to drive 90 miles...so yeah.

Well, let's get directed....where are my feet?  are they above the ground?  how far?  Will it be a soft or crash landing when I land?

Cloud nine is nice, but what about reality.  Stay close.  Jesus is my constant and has been for a REALLY long time.  And, He will continue to be.  He's showing me just how much.

He truly is my ONE and ONLY.  No one can compare.  But, they do try.  He is the CENTER of all my relationships.

I will not crash land into a frozen dairy-wrapped cake-covered in chocolate coma.  Adoration is where I'll land.  Knowing that God's plan is BEST.  And, the HOPE I have in Him will take me places I'd have never gone on my own.


Also, that, there's a time for everything. Being a priority is what I need, not someone to run to, that's what God is for!  and there has to be someone else in your life that can give you that accountability to let go, not me.  I want/need more.  When do I stop being a shoulder to lean on?


Lord, give me the grace to withstand more heartache, but give me the courage to take the risk!  Don't let me sit idly by!

2010

Living in the present moment...Trusting in God's plan for ME.  I have HOPE that He will provide.

New stuff happening...but won't be sharing on here just yet.  Thanks for your prayers.  

But, seriously, YIPPEEE!  Life is GOOD.  No one can steal my JOY.  JESUS is My CONSTANT!

Youth Ministers on retreat next week!  Whoo-hoo!

I am patiently waiting.  I know, some of you want details, but I'm not sharing. 

Just know that I am at peace and God fills me with JOY every day!

I love you, O my God!

This is how I am at the moment -  SO full of Joy, I feel I might burst!  Jesus, I feel, is making my heart larger so that I can Love in a larger capacity more than ever before!

I found this great quote from the Cure of Ars:

I love you, O my God, and my only desire is to love you until the last breath of my life. I love you, O my infinitely lovable God, and I would rather die loving you, than live without loving you. I love you, Lord, and the only grace I ask is to love you eternally. . . . My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love you, I want my heart to repeat it to you as often as I draw breath.


you can find it in your local CCC in paragraph 2658!

Merry 5th day of Christmas!

Breath of Heaven

Today was a day created by God.

I had planned on going over to a friend's house to exchange gifts. And, before I left the house, I was in daily prayer. I got a new book "Signs of Life" by Scott Hahn. I was reading and then contemplating the chapter about The Sign of Cross. I really prayed that simple and most profound prayer.

Then, my phone rang; it was an unfamiliar number. I almost always screen my calls. I did for this one. Then the ring tone for a message. I listened to it on the way down the stairs. It was a message from one of my mom's co-workers. Oh My Gosh. "Jesus, you are my Rock."

My mom works at a children's hospital. Her co-workers are pretty much her best friends. They immediately went into action - checked her bp, and it was high. They started asking all sorts of questions. My mom was diagnosed with vertigo a few years ago. And, today, when she started feeling dizzy, she was making her way to her purse for her pills. Well, she didn't make it. The room started spinning and her co-workers called an ambulance.

She was taken to the hospital that is LITERALLY across the street. After many tests and 6 hours, she was told the vertigo she experienced was due to an inner ear infection. She left with a bill of good health and a letter stating she can go back to work.

During this event today, she was covered in prayer. I txt my prayer warriors with updates. And they txt those in the different social circles I flit about in. All in all, I believe over 100 people were interceding for her.

Plus, it brought us all together - family and friends. I also learned something new about myself - I can stay calm in a family crisis. As Long As I Trust Completely In God! As long as I place myself and loved one in God's care. As long as I lift up my needs/wants to God in prayer.

Jesus is utterly amazing! My life now is nothing like I ever imagined it would be. And, its ALL because of the Glory of God. The mystery of it all. Ahh! I love Jesus, and am so content with the fact that I have the priviledge of knowing HIM - our Lord and Savior and Breath of Heaven.

babies

I love holding babies! Thank You to all my married friends with little ones who give me the opportunity to be maternal. I love the priviledge.

Tonight was girls' night in. Snacking on popcorn, semi-homemade cookies, and water. We all watched "Julie & Julia" starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams.

Afterwards, my lovely friends went for a dip in the hot tub, as I forgot my suit. And, I was about to leave early, when C started wiggling in the pack n play. Knowing that my lovely friend needed some mommy alone time, I scooped C up and cradled her.

Loved it!

I'm getting used to this. And, in proper order, if it be God's will, I too will be given that priviledge.

The Christ child is arriving shortly. Oh, how I love the season of advent. The preparation. The waiting. The gift.