God's will for my life

Last night Justin was telling our youth that God does have a will for our lives and it is no secret. When he asked who wanted to know what God's will for them was, everyone in the room raised their hands. I know that personally, I wasn't thinking of what God wanted, but what I wanted to know about my physical life. How many grand children would I have, would I ever go to Alaska...that kind of thing.

But those are not God's will for us. God's will is simple, live well for the Master, making him proud of you as you work hard in his orchard. As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work...have string to stick it out over the long haul...strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us (maybe Alaska - the beautiful things part).

I have been striving to be a more Godly woman. It is hard and some days I do better than others. It is rather hard living in a home where everyone does not share the same faith. But I also know that I cannot let the lack of faith others have influence me, I have to do what is right for me and for Caleb. I am starting to "do" what God wants for me. I find myself not nearly as worried with worldly things that can bog down people day to day. I look forward to finding what out where this road will take me, and I know I will in His time as long as I continue to do good, learn, be strong, and thank Him.

Back to Reality

It's 3:21 on Monday afternoon. It is also my first day back to work since my spinal cord stimulator was implanted in my spine. The morning went pretty well, but around lunch time I had some pain that now is just lingering no matter what program I use. I wonder if it has anything to do with someone taking my chair from my desk while I was out. My name tag was still on the wall, my computer and all my personal stuff still on my desk, and someone took my chair. The chair I have had since 2005. Bad thing is all the chairs that are left are broken. so here I sit in a conference room straight chair, with a bad back/neck. I know I shouldn't complain, but I am. I think it is another example of people not respecting others (or their things). Probably the same person that ate all my string cheese (had my name on it) from the refrigerator several months ago. I posted Proverbs 15:15 today. It says people with a miserable heart are miserable and people with a cheerful heart fill the days with song. Think I will sing a song about the chair thief, Rant complete!