Spread the Word

This is an early evening post, but I think I need to rest (I have a slight fever) so I'm writing my thoughts now.

Right now Harvest 08 is going on just over the river at the Wachovia Center. I'm praying that people's hearts would be moved and God would do His mighty work tonight and the rest of the weekend. I will be heading to Harvest tomorrow night and Sunday. If you are in the area I encourage you to make it out to at least one!

Life now goes like this:

God has a funny way of making me COMPLETELY dependent on Him.

Yesterday I purchased the van I've been looking at for about a month or so. I found the van online, and I test drove it last week. After speaking to several banks, I got the loan over the phone and the check was mailed to me yesterday. I went straight after work to get it!

The dealership I went too was up in Trenton. There are only two guys that work there, and they are the nicest guys on the planet. I would buy a car there again anytime!! The price is right, and the warranty is amazing:)

It was as I was getting in the van that I turned around and shook the hand of the gentleman that helped me. I said, "Bryant, I would recommend you guys any day of the week. I appreciate everything you've done for me. Thank you." It was then that he said "You are one very special woman, and it was my pleasure to meet you. You are going through a tough situation; and you are handling things better than I could."

Here's the van...

2005 Town & Country 40k miles...

StowNGo:)...

Stressed out? I have A LOT of reasons to be stressed out. And honestly, this week I've been more stressed out than I'd like to admit.

But...

As much as situations in my journey can cause me to question everything, I take pride knowing that God thinks I can handle it.

Life is not at simple as"when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." (I'm actually not a fan of lemonade; I prefer sweet tea!)

It is in I Peter and James that we learn that God challenges whom he loves, His children. As Evan Almighty would say, "Love me less." God loves me so much, that He gave His only Son, that if I believe in Him I will not perish but have eternal life.

But it doesn't stop there...

If you love me, you will do what I command (John 14:15).

I'm studying Philippians with ladies at church and Kay Arthur helps us to see that Paul was given the platform of imprisonment to spread the gospel message.

So this is what God has said to me today:

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice!
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.

Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
If you do this, you will experience God's peace,

which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.

His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4-7

So many people think that what this says is "Rejoice in EVERYTHING"...and people interpret that to "Be Happy all the time"....but its not like that...God wants us to rejoice in the promises he has given us...

When?

ALL THE TIME.

There are too many requests to mention at this time; but please pray for me if you get a moment. Also pray for Dad that he would make serious improvements as constant care can take its' toll on a small woman a.k.a. my mom. Pray that no matter what happens this week or next, that people would see that the platform of my fathers illness that my mom and I are on is just a platform to spread the gospel message.