Today is my husbands birthday! What a simply amazing and loving man! Give a shout out for Scott James Riley!! Yahooo! I love you Scott....always and forever!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Scootonius turns 26 years old
Today is my husbands birthday! What a simply amazing and loving man! Give a shout out for Scott James Riley!! Yahooo! I love you Scott....always and forever!
Friday, December 15, 2006
December 15
"Trust also in him." Psalm 37:5
"The word trust is the heart word of faith. It is the Old Testament word, the word given to the early and infant stage of faith. The word faith expresses more the act of the will, the word belief the act of the mind or intellect, but trust is the language of the heart. The other has reference more to a truth believed or a thing expected."
"Trust implies more than this, it sees and feels, and leans upon a person, a great, true, living heart of love. So let us "trust also in him," through all the delays, in spite of all the difficulties, in the face of all the denials, notwithstanding all the seemings, even when we cannot understand the way, and know not the issue; still "trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass." The way will open, the right issue will come, the end will be peace, the cloud will be lifted, and the light of an eternal noonday shall shine at last."
"Trust and rest when all around thee
Puts thy faith to sorest test;
Let no fear or foe confound thee,
Wait for God and trust and rest.
"Trust and rest with heart abiding,
Like a birdling in its nest,
Underneath His feathers hiding,
Fold thy wings and trust and rest."
~Streams In The Desert~
"The word trust is the heart word of faith. It is the Old Testament word, the word given to the early and infant stage of faith. The word faith expresses more the act of the will, the word belief the act of the mind or intellect, but trust is the language of the heart. The other has reference more to a truth believed or a thing expected."
"Trust implies more than this, it sees and feels, and leans upon a person, a great, true, living heart of love. So let us "trust also in him," through all the delays, in spite of all the difficulties, in the face of all the denials, notwithstanding all the seemings, even when we cannot understand the way, and know not the issue; still "trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass." The way will open, the right issue will come, the end will be peace, the cloud will be lifted, and the light of an eternal noonday shall shine at last."
"Trust and rest when all around thee
Puts thy faith to sorest test;
Let no fear or foe confound thee,
Wait for God and trust and rest.
"Trust and rest with heart abiding,
Like a birdling in its nest,
Underneath His feathers hiding,
Fold thy wings and trust and rest."
~Streams In The Desert~
Thursday, December 14, 2006
I'm Sorry I Forgot
I was driving today and I was thinking about my nephew Jonathan Peter. I had written his birthday down in both of my calendars but I still forgot to call him or write a card. But though I forgot his birthday I could never forget him. If I were to describe my nephew words like caring, kind, loving, creative and joyful all come to mind. I was overjoyed to have him stay with us for my brother's wedding. And although Jonathan Peter is only 6 he was so helpful, never complaining, and always interested in what other people had to say. I was amazed by his zeal for life and the way he just loves to sing his heart out. At one point during our visit we were out side and as I sat indian style he bounced around me telling me the Bible verses and songs he was learning in Kindergarden. I remember soaking in those moments remembering how beautiful the day was as he skipped around me sharing his heart. I feel so blessed to know this child and to watch him as the Lord continues to mold and shape him into the man he will someday become. I know I may be over doing it a bit, but I'm allowed to since I'm his Aunt and I have bragging rights. Yes I may have forgotten for a little while his birthday but I could never forget him and how much I love him!
Friday, December 08, 2006
IT'S A ....
What a joy this is to share with you all! How can I want for anything this Christmas when I have been given the gift of life!
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
All Thy works shall praise Thy Name
In earth and sky and Sea
There is none beside Thee
God in three persons Blessed Trinity!
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Give it up
Well...I've been having a hard time giving things up lately. I'm not talking about drinking or smoking or what ever physical vice plagues are society...but similar i guess. I have always had a hard time letting things go and surrendering my own thoughts and will to the Lord. Even at a young age (and my parents can attest to this) I would worry my head about silly issues that should not have even crossed my mind. Like...do we have enough gas in the car, are we going to get there on time, do we have enough money for the groceries, or is that man following us?! I know it sounds kind of dumb but hey that was me growing up. Now that I'm older you would think i would grow out of this malarky but oh no i have just shifted worries to bigger and better things.
In my birthday card my husband wrote to me that this time in my life is going to be a time of surrender and trusting the Lord completely for the workings in my life. He was right and not two hours after i read his card did i start to feel i was slipping out of control. Are we going to have enough money, is my baby healthy, am I going to be a bad mom, are we ever going to find a house to buy, will my husband have an injury at work, will i be able to be a blessing to everyone, and on and on it goes.... I guess most of my friends and family if they are honest with themselves would admit to having the same temptation as I do... to just try and hold tight to what we can't even control. Jesus says that if one holds on to his life he will lose it but if he would let it go then would it be gained. Also since I am pregnant I am finding through my readings that during labor if you relax and go along with the contractions you will have an easier time then if you fight them and tense up. Letting go is so hard though and it takes great concentration for me to really flesh this out in my life, but i know that once i am free to be still and loosen up that is when i will feel most alive and safe. If you are reading this i would ask for your prayers concerning this time in my life. And old lesson for me but always a needed one. Thank you and God bless.
In my birthday card my husband wrote to me that this time in my life is going to be a time of surrender and trusting the Lord completely for the workings in my life. He was right and not two hours after i read his card did i start to feel i was slipping out of control. Are we going to have enough money, is my baby healthy, am I going to be a bad mom, are we ever going to find a house to buy, will my husband have an injury at work, will i be able to be a blessing to everyone, and on and on it goes.... I guess most of my friends and family if they are honest with themselves would admit to having the same temptation as I do... to just try and hold tight to what we can't even control. Jesus says that if one holds on to his life he will lose it but if he would let it go then would it be gained. Also since I am pregnant I am finding through my readings that during labor if you relax and go along with the contractions you will have an easier time then if you fight them and tense up. Letting go is so hard though and it takes great concentration for me to really flesh this out in my life, but i know that once i am free to be still and loosen up that is when i will feel most alive and safe. If you are reading this i would ask for your prayers concerning this time in my life. And old lesson for me but always a needed one. Thank you and God bless.
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