Gratituesday!

Well today I am thankful for our upcoming vacation. We leave in *gasp* 3 days. As always I have some very supportive help.

Several people have lent us carry-on size bags.

Family and friends are taking the kids so I can get things done. My grandmother is taking the kids today so I can get everyone packed. A close friend is taking them Thursday afternoon so I can do some last minute cleaning before we leave on Friday. Thank you God for providing this wonderful support system for my family. You are so good!

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Gratituesday!

I am grateful for a wonderful husband! This past Sunday my husband stood with about 50 other men and did a courageous ceremony at our church. He took classes for several months and then did this ceremony. The pastor as well as one other witness also signed the paper. This is so that they can be held accountable for each other. This amazing RESOLUTION is now framed and hanging by our coat closet. Reminding both of us each day what he resolved to do.

Thank God for a godly leader, husband, and father! The first resolution is about being the spiritual leader of the family. So in answer to the song "Where Are You Men of Courage?" One of those amazing men is living right here in our home!

Thank you Jesus!

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Salt?

In a recent sermon our Pastor called us to be the salt of the Earth. I have been continually reminded of this sermon. Last night is a home fellowship it came back to me as we were reminded that sharing our faith with others is normal. The best way to share our faith is to live it out and freely share our stories with others. Thumping them on the head with our Bibles is a true turn off sure to make them stop listening.

 We need to be in this world but not of this world. So as were are different and just being ourselves we are salting the Earth. We need to remember that too much salt with destroy the same as it can destroy a meal. Just a little goes a long way.

 So as you go about your day let your light so shine that you are salt while not trying to be. Let God guide you as you salt for Him. Remember to thank Him for this great honor. To salt and lead His chosen people and guide them to Him.

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Gratituesday!

So, it is Tuesday and again!

Today I am greatful to my friend Sarah Mae! She wrote a new e-book called Frumps to Pumps
 You can get the book for Nook or Kindle starting today! Or, you can get the PDF for free. Just follow the link to her book to get all the details!

Thanks Sarah!

Gratituesday!

This Tuesday I am grateful for a caring Mama. In just over 5 weeks we are all heading down to Florida. By all I mean my beloved, our 5 children, my mom, sister and grandmother. My mother demanded that DH and I plan a night out while she stays with the kids. Since there are so many different options down there than we have here this is great. Thanks Mom!

My wonderful Beloved's eyes lit up when I shared this with him. We are going to do a dinner/show combo that we couldn't afford to do with the kids. I am so excited and grateful that we are going to have a special night on the town while we are in Florida!

I am linked up over at Heavenly Homemakers!

So, What are you doing?

What are you doing to stay in the Will of God? Do you spend time in his word daily? If so do you get up early or do this while the kids are busy? Do you pray all day? Do you have separate prayer times?

How are you sharing the Word with your kids? My beloved and I are trying to just read to the kids from the Bible. We have tried different devotionals just haven't found one for us yet. My beloved is reading a plan that the church handed out. I try to read about 10 chapters a day. My version of the 90 day plan. I read when I get a chance and when I get up before the kids. I want silence when I read. The kids are just too much of a distraction. I also try to pray as I think about things throughout the day. My Grandmother prayed about everything. If things went wrong or we couldn't find something her first thought was always prayer. I truly hope I pass this great legacy on to my children!

Now it is your turn to share what you do or are trying to do.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! What exciting or new things are you doing for your Valentine today?

I am planning to finish cleaning the house, make my husband pepperoni bread, his favorite dinner and cinnamon rolls for dessert. I have also recently started calling him my beloved. I think it is a sweet way to talk to each other and it is certainly hard to say in a harsh or raised voice. This has helped us in other areas. Today is a great day to start calling your spouse by a sweeter name. Perhaps they will pick it up and refer to you that way as well. I know my husband calls me his beloved as well as I call him my beloved. Give it a try and see what happens.

Remember Jesus is Lord!