I was about 6 or 7, but it was a childs faith. Thankfully God is very faithful and continued to pursue me mercilessly until my adulthood. My Christian walk is as it should be....up, down, sinful, repentant, joyful, prideful, merciful and compassionate
I have a tendancy to expect perfection from myself (just myself, not other people, don't get freaked out). I had been going to church regularly for about 5 years, feeling good until I got home, then realizing I had already disappointed God on the way home. It was devastating and I was going to church less and less. I'm also not fond of having my faults reviewed on a daily basis!! Until I heard a sermon on being saved by grace. What a revelation. I laid everything at His feet and He took over from there. It was a catacylsmic moment for me. I still try to take the reins more often than not, but I no longer beat myself up over it. I lay it at His feet again and again and again.
Ha!Ha! quiet time??? I've heard of that. I am the single mother of a 12 year old girl and a 16 year old girl, I mentor 5 high school students and 1 junior high student and I'm a youth leader. My house is filled with kids and noise. My quiet time comes in the car by myself or when I lock myself in the bathroom (which is actually where I used to pay bills, too)! So my quiet time is precious, but my conversations with God are priceless. I talk to Him all day and I'm certain He will forgive me for my lack of quiet time.
I like Rahab because she lived an unworthy life, but knew when to do a worthy thing. That she had the guts to do it and knew without asking that it was the right thing. I also like Peter, who even in the midst of sinning, turned things around and came out believing he was still loved. Sometimes that's hard for me to understand
Yes, I am happy being single. When I think that perhaps I'm not happy I read Philippians 4:11-13 and it brings everything into focus. Sometimes I believe that God has called me to be single, but I am really praying that it is simply my thinking and not God's will. But regardless, I will be content
Funny
Friendly
Opinionated
Loyal
God, my children, my family, my kids at church, my friends, raising healthy strong children.
God
My Children (who have saved me more than they will probably ever know)
My Family, who are faithful, uplifting, supportive and can laugh at just about anything.
I am assuming everyone has a list right??? I have list but I have to admit that it can be mixed and matched. Sometimes I see qualities in people that I love and I never thought to put it on my list. So then, I'm afraid that I've somehow messed up God's plan and I didn't pray correctly, for the right things.Needless to say, my list is negotiable. If you are a godly man with a sense of humor and the patience of a saint, who can be strong while being soft, spontaneous but responsible, will offer me grace, mercy and compassion. Can assure me that I am pedestal worthy, then I'm pretty sure we'll be fine. Lists are meant to be rearranged. If I'd adhered strictly to my list I would have missed out on some tremendous people. My qualities are fairly apparent...if you can get close enough to see them..I'm a bit of a chicken, when it comes to dating. But I can have friends write letters testifing to my character, ACtually, I think some of them might really enjoy the release! The faint of heart need not apply....and my friends think that I'm being unrealistic!!! Silly
It was a chemo nurse that I worked with who was joyful, funny!!! irreverent, beautiful, sparkling. One day I asked her why (I had always been afraid that being a Christian, would mean a spontaneous evacuation of my sense of humor). She said that was easy....because I am a Christian. That was all I needed to hear!
My husband passed away 10 years ago and I have been single ever since....see where I keep thinking maybe this is just what God intended?? Oh, I learned that if I get married again...I get to die first.
"Religion is for people who are afraid of hell, spirituality is for people who have been there."
"I saw, through it all, what you were going to be," said the wise woman, kissing her. "But remember you have yet only begun to be what I saw."
"A Cruce Salus"
"If you want to improve, be prepared to be thought stupid and foolish."
Believe it or not I actually love my job. Maybe love is a strong word, but it's fulfilling. I work with remarkable people who impress me every day. I work in a Cancer Care Clinic and it reminds me every day to be thankful. Our patients, for the most part, are truly amazing people. I am reminded every day of who my father is and the power and compassion He wields
I would love to go back to school and I also plan on being in the mission field, but you know that when you plan....God just laughs.
If you read the post that's up a few spaces, you know I have no leisure time.....sometimes I think that might be on purpose. People who know me say they are sure of it.
AAAhh, the big relocating question....maybe when my kids are graduated...but most men don't really want to wait that long....how about you? Willing to move for an opinionated, stubborn, self supporting, single mother?
Ok, I didn't see reading on here....so I'm adding that
OK guys, If you are looking for a reformed woman (and I could be alone on this), you will have to make the first contact. As ladies, we are trying to be Biblical by allowing you the first move. Be brave, be courageous, be strong, please allow us the comfort of resting in our femininity because the world simply doesn't allow it.
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