Archives for December 2014

I wanted to write something this morning and before I could even think of what to write Noah posted a picture of Jeff on Instagram with this message,

“ 1 year ago today, the earth lost one of the most amazing men to ever live. Its crazy how much I miss you more and more everyday. I didn’t think I could make it without you, but somehow I did. I love you Dad.”

So perfectly written by my son. I feel the same way. I miss Jeff more and more every day. I cling to the promises of God that one day we will all be together again. God has sustained us and given us everything we needed this year. I don’t understand the ways of the Almighty always but I believe they are perfect and in HIS time I will understand everything.

HE has shown me how to see beauty in the ashes, and how to live and see life one moment at a time.

I know that Jeff is standing with Jesus today celebrating one year with HIM! So, don’t forget that Jeff is where he longed to be his whole life! In the arms of the Father! I have that same longing, but for now I know that God continues to have purpose for my life and all of the lives around me. I pray that I will not miss one thing God has for me this year. I pray that my arms would stay wide open in praise to HIM!

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

Love to all of you, and Happy New Year!!

I wanted to write something this morning and before I could even think of what to write Noah posted a picture of Jeff on Instagram with this message,

“ 1 year ago today, the earth lost one of the most amazing men to ever live. Its crazy how much I miss you more and more everyday. I didn’t think I could make it without you, but somehow I did. I love you Dad.”

So perfectly written by my son. I feel the same way. I miss Jeff more and more every day. I cling to the promises of God that one day we will all be together again. God has sustained us and given us everything we needed this year. I don’t understand the ways of the Almighty always but I believe they are perfect and in HIS time I will understand everything.

HE has shown me how to see beauty in the ashes, and how to live and see life one moment at a time.

I know that Jeff is standing with Jesus today celebrating one year with HIM! So, don’t forget that Jeff is where he longed to be his whole life! In the arms of the Father! I have that same longing, but for now I know that God continues to have purpose for my life and all of the lives around me. I pray that I will not miss one thing God has for me this year. I pray that my arms would stay wide open in praise to HIM!

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

Love to all of you, and Happy New Year!!

I am reading an Advent book by Louie Giglio this year leading up to Christmas. This morning this was the prayer, “ Father, I need your help today. Its tempting to believe that what I see is all there is. Yet, I know this present earth is not my true home. Give me the grace to travel light and the wisdom to invest in the things that last forever. Free me from living as if this is it, and lead me to that precious city where you reign” In Jesus name Amen.

I have always loved Christmas, but this year my eyes are seeing things differently. I love the part of his prayer that says “ give me the grace to travel light and the wisdom to invest in the things that last forever.”

What if every morning as soon as our eyes opened we prayed that prayer? Reminding ourselves to travel light and make an eternal difference in this world we are a part of.

Louie also reminded me that EVERYTHING here is passing away, EVERYTHING!

I love Luke 2:19 it says “ But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”

So in all the chaos of Jesus being born Mary sat and treasured and pondered all the things that were going on around her.

I feel like she didn’t miss any moment of that beautiful baby being born.

I hope that this Christmas season we don’t miss the important things. The things that God wants us to see in our travels through this world. I pray that we remember daily that this earth is not all there is, and we are celebrating the ONE that has given us that gift. The greatest gift of all!

I am reading an Advent book by Louie Giglio this year leading up to Christmas. This morning this was the prayer, “ Father, I need your help today. Its tempting to believe that what I see is all there is. Yet, I know this present earth is not my true home. Give me the grace to travel light and the wisdom to invest in the things that last forever. Free me from living as if this is it, and lead me to that precious city where you reign” In Jesus name Amen.

I have always loved Christmas, but this year my eyes are seeing things differently. I love the part of his prayer that says “ give me the grace to travel light and the wisdom to invest in the things that last forever.”

What if every morning as soon as our eyes opened we prayed that prayer? Reminding ourselves to travel light and make an eternal difference in this world we are a part of.

Louie also reminded me that EVERYTHING here is passing away, EVERYTHING!

I love Luke 2:19 it says “ But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”

So in all the chaos of Jesus being born Mary sat and treasured and pondered all the things that were going on around her.

I feel like she didn’t miss any moment of that beautiful baby being born.

I hope that this Christmas season we don’t miss the important things. The things that God wants us to see in our travels through this world. I pray that we remember daily that this earth is not all there is, and we are celebrating the ONE that has given us that gift. The greatest gift of all!