The month of January 2009 has been a time of thanksgiving, reflection
and a renewed wonder in the awesomeness of God.
(and NO....there is nothing in this about the innaugural)
In the christian community, there is so much being debated about God's providence and the proposal that it really doesn't exist....meaning it is only OUR choices that determine OUR fate. I sorta believe in this philosophy because scripture says.... " whatsoever a man sows, he shall also reap..."; however, does this deny the fact that God does look after His children and opens doors that no one else could open? Isn't that what God's providence is?and a renewed wonder in the awesomeness of God.
(and NO....there is nothing in this about the innaugural)
There are 3 birthdays in January that are very special.
My father, David just celebrated his 62nd birthday on January 9th. He has been the strongest most faithful man I've ever known. Religiosity and all it's minions have tried to destroy my father for over 25 years.....but he is so strong in the Lord. He continues to fight off the powers of hell, even though today it may not be behind a pulpit. He is a faithful provider for his family and works so hard to maintain normalcy in a very sub-normal world. I am so proud of my Dad.
Then there is my grandmother, Jeanetta Turner, who turned 82 on January 27th. Words cannot begin to describe ro capture what my grandparents have meant to me and my family my whole life. They have taught me what diligence, support, gratitude, loveand work-ethic is all about. I will forever try to live up to their example and standard; unfortunately I don't think I will ever get to that level......but it sure is worth trying. Today, Jeanetta is as vibrant as I remember....her secret is hanging with the younger folks.......whatever it is....it works.
Finally, in between these auspisous events, my sister gave birth to her first child, SOPHIA. Born on January 22, 7.4. pounds and 20 inches.....I know my sister Starla and her husband Mike are beyond thrilled, as well as all of us immediate family. It's been a tough couple of years for Starla, but I see how God has been right there for her......it's my proof that angels are watching over us. I don't care what anyone says..........either there are angels watching or God is doing it or some other-dimensional being is doing it.......I choose to believe in God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and all His angels
2009 is a transition year for me and my family.....and while its painful.....there is also a wonderful thing that happens when you get to act on your faith. We teach, talk, and preach about faith; but how joyful it is to really embrace the moments in your life where you MUST ACT on your faith.
The beauty is that I am seeing how God's been working it all out long before I knew anything about it........now, come on...........isn't that providence?
Let me be perfectly clear, as of right now, I don't know what, when, where, who, or how anything is going to change in my life.......but I do know that transition is in effect and no matter what takes place, God is making it happen.
I choose joy
I choose love
I choose to be happy
I choose to leave the rest to God.........cast it out, BABY!
The beauty is that I am seeing how God's been working it all out long before I knew anything about it........now, come on...........isn't that providence?
Let me be perfectly clear, as of right now, I don't know what, when, where, who, or how anything is going to change in my life.......but I do know that transition is in effect and no matter what takes place, God is making it happen.
I choose joy
I choose love
I choose to be happy
I choose to leave the rest to God.........cast it out, BABY!
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