It has been a while since I have been on here. Lots of things going on. Funny how life can get you sidetracked from things that are important to you with those little things that are not so important. I once heard someone say that the devil keeps us busy with those little things to keep us from doing what is most important. Things like worrying, concentrating on stressors, putting things ahead of God. Nothing is more important than what God wants to do in our lives.
So this year, over the last month, I have been busy. Busy in getting ready for our Christmas holidays. My son was able to come home this year, so I have been so blessed with just having my kids here at home with my family. We were able to go to church together and my daughter sang a solo with the worship team. I love her voice and to hear her sing. She is so talented. Now for me, I did not get the good vocal cords. I sound like...well, I do not know what I sound like, and it isn't very good. I don't think you want to hear it. I am best singing in my car...alone.
I have had a lot of distractions as well. Work, illness in my family, things in the world trying to scare us, but I have learned over the last 2 years is that trust in God and he will pull us through it. Too bad some of those distractions where me not wanting to clean the house! I just try to avoid that! But some of the best distractions I have had are my kids smiles, laughter with family, seeing my mom laugh! Watching my dad pray. My dog Riley opening her present and then me hiding the bone she got because I keep stepping on it! (it blends in our carpet and has sharp edges!) And the many blessings and positive words from the amazing people I work with!
Let us all be distracted with celebrating the birth of Jesus. His birth and life was prophesied many years before he was born. Wonder what is in the making for my life, for your life, that we do not know about yet? Look back on your life. What has come to pass already that you now know it was meant to be, for something much greater.
For me, the struggle to have children and infertility is one of them. But I have 2 amazing kids that are doing amazing things, even though sometimes I have to pull the momma voice still! And I know they will continue to do them. I am able to use my struggle to help others, but also rejoice in what was given to me, my kids!
So my challenge to you, pay attention to your distractions. Eliminate them if they are not productive. Concentrate on what is good. Do not let your distractions take away from you. Be Kind and love one another.
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, the young woman shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”So this is why I have a big smile and joy in my heart! Luke 2:13-14
Love to all,
