Stand..

It is amazing to me, although it should not be by now, how God shows Himself. I have been stressing and worrying about so many things; I have been concerned about spriritual warfair going on around me, and due to these things always always find myself lost in my faith. And so, after having some much needed girl time with Michelle, in which we discussed these things and how to pray about them, i went home and spent some time with the Lord. I prayed for God to give me the strength to push through the stress and frustration. I prayed for "armor" And so, I picked up my "When Wallflowers Dance" and started to read, and I got to a section called "Stand". Sometimes you have done everything you know to do, you abide, you pray, and sometimes after everything has been done, you STAND...I was then shown Ephesians 6:13 "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to STAND. God gave me my armor! Now whenever I feel the warfair beginning around me, this will be my prayer, I will suit up in my armor from God!

School,work,school,work......

Ugh, what a month...school and work...and repeat. I started my math class which is a bit of a challenge...(cause ya'll know I'm sooo good at math...) but I am keeping my head high. Work, has been interesting...(considering we have no air conditioning at the moment...)but again..I am keeping my head high. I am so thankful that God has opened doors for me though and allowed me the opportunity to get back into school. I must apologize to my friends who I have put on the back burner though. Im sorry I am not always where I need to be. I hope that you are all doing well, and I pray for you all daily. God is definately showing me my strengths..and challenging me in ways I need to be challenged. I do not always feel like the woman of God I should be, or the woman I am striving to be. Sometimes i am stubborn, and try to take the reigns myself. Its not that I forget God is in control, but I try to get one step ahead...and we all know...there is no getting ahead of God. He lays the path out for me, not I or anyone else. I do try to see the glory in each day, and take joy in the little things. I see God in so many things, sunny skies, babies smiles, friends laughter, good music, cooking while Nina Simone plays in the background, cups of tea, porches, and good books. I take comfort in these little joys. I want to be good soil. I want be a grounded, strong, passionate woman of God! I love you all and I miss u!