Saturday, July 7, 2012

I firmly believe in the Power of Prayer....


God is not interested in our prayers being eloquent...He wants us to be honest and real when we pray...even when we are unable to speak the words, God knows are needs....


Prayer is about engaging our hearts towards God and allowing Him to see our humility and our love.  God desires for us to lean on Him, to Trust Him, and to call upon Him....In the name of Jesus.


God is our source...He is our life.  Through prayer we receive comfort, strength, and a deeper relationship with God.  
John 16:24.....Until now you have asked nothing in My name.  Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full...Thank you Lord!!


God wants our joy to be full.....This can only happen when we
experience answers to prayer.  God wants us to be joyful...not sad
and downcast.  His answers to our prayers put great joy in our 
hearts.  

I was thinking about prayer this morning....How quick we are to 
pray....but how quick are we to share with others about the 
goodness of the Lord and how HE has answered our prayers?

I know that this week....I came to you and ask each of you to be

in prayer with me, for several things that were going on around 

here...

I want to share with you about the answers to each of these needs.

1)  Zoey was healed....she was instantly healed, when God called

    her home....."Praise the Lord"

2)  Our son-in-law (Ty)  finally made it home, late Thursday 

     evening....Yes, there were a few challenging moments on 

      this missions trip, but Ty is now safely home and his heart 

      is full from what God has done in his life and in the lives 

      of those that he was able to share God's love with...

3)  Our precious daughter, Shanda and her family....made it 

      home this past evening, from a fast and furious trip to

      Kentucky....Tom's dad is ill and is still in need of our 

      prayers.

4)   My unspoken prayer need....is still a need.  But, this one thing

      I know, is that God is the master of peace....and I feel His hand

      upon me.  Thank you Lord!!


I love you dear friends....Thank you for all your prayers!

Shug

Have a Blessed Saturday..











Friday, July 6, 2012

All in a Smile

Smile....it's a Beautiful day!


No matter what any of us are going through...if we keep on looking, we will find many things to SMILE about!






I saw a picture on my facebook this morning...I didn't grab the picture, but I did get the quote....

"I may not be Wonder Woman, but I can do things that make you WONDER"......


I had to have written this one myself!!  I know Sam would agree with me.....I love life and yes, I sometimes can do a lot of things that would make you wonder about me.


Believe me...I could write a book about the sweet "wonders" of my life!!


Anyways....I thought this was cute!


                                        *****
Hey, did you know that it really does not take that much to put a smile on your face?
Always carry a mirror in your purse....when you think you don't have anything thing to smile about, take a look in the mirror.


Start making faces.....I'm guessing a smile will soon pop up on your face!!  Hey, I do it all the time!!!!! ha!



Definitely a borrowed picture
No....it's not ME!!

And yes....this is a borrowed photo as well..
This is not my face either!!!


Think your way Happy today!!

Hugs...

shug













Thursday, July 5, 2012

Experience the feelings...

Let me tell you dear friends....you can really experience a wonderful feeling when you take the time to enjoy the small things in life!


Have you ever (really) taken the time....to just sit back and to actually notice the character that is built into one of those huge fireworks? 


 This past evening...we were out watching a huge fireworks show, with a group of friends, and there was this one particular explosion of beauty that caught my eye....I felt like I was "dancing with the stars"


Yesterday, I was watching Tori as she was eating a slice of watermelon.  Her unique way of enjoying the sweetness of every bite, was absolutely joyous!  Before each bite, she would spend a few moments, examining where she could find that next perfect, mouth watering moment of pleasure!


At dinner last night, I actually took the time to notice the smiles on each of our friends faces....Beautiful smiles, that spoke to my heart, as to why I love every single one of them.  Each friend displaying their own personal assurance that they too, were enjoying the company that surrounded them.


I must admit, that in my daily life, I am not always paying attention to the unlimited number of simple pleasures that are right in front of me.....My mind is usually capturing those things that cause anxiety or stress...


Maybe this is the beginning for me....the beginning of freedom of this busy lifestyle that we live...The beginning of learning to stop and smell the roses as I make my journey through life....


Make this a day that is full of experiences and pleasure....and may we never forget to give God the Glory that He so deserves....


Hugs to you all


shug

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Singing with the angels



Precious baby Zoey is singing with the angels in heaven right now....


She was escorted into heaven late this afternoon, by our Heavenly Father...


Thank you all for your many prayers for this 
child...she is now healed!


Shug

Prayer Packed....



We need more prayer in America TODAY!!
Pray for this country....Pray for our service men and women....Pray for the leaders of this nation...
Pray for the wounded to be healed....Pray for honesty in those that are elected to office...


Pray that this Country will put God back in charge of everything!

                                   ******


Geez....this has already been a difficult morning, but I refuse to let the enemy win....


 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.   
  1 Peter  5:8


Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you, I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27  NIV


Prayers are needed dear friends...


Our baby Zoey is not doing well....she has been care flighted to Dallas and is need of a miracle...  Please pray!


Ty...(our son-in-law) is still in Russia..
Trista and the kids were suppose to pick him up this afternoon, but his flights have been canceled...  We are all very anxious!  Please pray!


Our youngest daughter (Shanda) and her family are traveling to Kentucky.  They left early this morning....and will be driving straight through.  Tom's dad is not well, so it was necessary that they make this unexpected trip this week....  Please pray for traveling mercy's for our kids, and for the healing of Tom's dad...


I don't want this list to go on and on, but I do want you all to know that I do have a very personal need.  
This prayer request is unspoken at this time, but it is weighing very heavy on my heart....
God already knows the need!  I just need others to agree with me in prayer that the outcome will be powerful and that God will receive ALL the GLORY!!


My spirit is unsettled right now....I actually feel a little fluttering in my chest, but I know that I have a prayer packed group of blogging friends that I can count on....

My love and appreciation to you all....


Blessings..
shug

Monday, July 2, 2012




All Dressed Up.......



Our sweet (little) city is ready for the fourth!!

and....I'm excited!

******

We can make our plans, but the Lord
orders our steps.
       Proverbs 16:9  NLT

Most of us here in the good ol' USA are making huge
plans to celebrate the 4th of July!

There will be all kinds of celebrations....cookouts, swimming, fun on the lakes, BBQ's, races, and an explosion of

Huge Fireworks!!!

We all are very excited.......about the plans that WE
are making....

I just want to point out, that we all (speaking to myself here) need to be even MORE excited about the plans that GOD has for our lives....

God's road map for my life is full of abundant blessings and my desire, is to read this map daily, and be prepared in my heart to go where HE leads me......

This path that HE leads me on, may  cross over mountains, or I might just find myself climbing out of a few valleys, but this one thing I know, for sure, is that He is in front of me....guiding me!

I am Blessed because God orders my footsteps..... I'm dressed and ready to go....where God leads me.

Have a Blessed day!

Shug






Sunday, July 1, 2012

It's a beautiful morning here in East Texas.....Could be a little warm this afternoon, but    
thanks to air conditioning....we will make it!!

Here's what's happening around here.....

1)  My camera is sitting on the shelf...haven't had time to pull it out! :(

2)   Tyler's truck was damaged (big time) in a collision this past week....no one was hurt, and thank goodness, it was not his fault.

3)  Our son-in-law has been gone for about 10 days on a missions trip, in a country that could cause one to worry.....(Praying God's protection on him)

4)  I've been so busy....babysitting our daughter!!
Not really babysitting, just trying to keep her mind occupied while Ty is out of the country....

5) Sam has another huge kidney stone...this time it is in his right kidney...Plans are to blast the thing....before it causes him any pain!!

6) Miss Mylee Jo, spent a few hours at the ER last night....she fell and hit the corner of a coffee table!   She had to have several stitches...but she was a little angel and is now doing well...


I  can honestly say, that this has been one BUSY month of June....Hopefully  my blogging will get back on track and not only will I have lots to say, but.... I'll have some great pictures to share as well..  Y'all just hang in there with me!!!

Bless the Lord today....

Shug

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