With the approach of Fall I eagerly anticipate the pending holidays. I love Christmas with the carols and presents... who can resist the excuse to go shopping? Halloween has always been exciting because of all the sweets and fantasy. But my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. No not just because we gorge ourselves with the best food of the year... but because of its emphasis on gratitude for all things big and little.
Sometimes I wander in and out of each day without even recognizing all the wonderful opportunities I've had to thank God for his goodness and blessings. Sometimes I allow my humanistic negative attitudes to shroud my vision. Unfortunately I find all to often I've neglected to stop and recognize God's presence in my daily walk.
Fortunately for me He is not one to hold grudges. He understands my weakness and forgives me for my failings. Of all things... that has to be what I'm most thankful for. Not only does my Savior continue to protect and nurture me, but he is capable of seeing past my ugly shortcomings.
Now there is something to be thankful for!!
Strawberry
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Tempting Tuesday, but on a Wednesday
I wanted to make something sweet to share with you, or in reality share with me... since I'm the one who ate it, lol.
I made white almond sour cream cupcakes. I frosted them with vanilla butter cream tinted green and added some green sugar sprinkles as well as a little eight legged friend in the center. It was quite yummy if I do say so myself!
A straight path...
Even though I'm a stay at home wife, at the moment, I never seem to be able to stay on task or keep order in my home. You'd think it would be easy since I have no real obligations outside the home. I make lists and give myself assignments to complete tasks but often, at days end, I'm discouraged to find I've accomplished little. Why is that?
I have good intentions and tell myself that if I do A, B, and C then I can reward myself with whatever excites me at the moment. I may start off on the right foot, but quickly lose my focus. I get on the computer to check something really quick, and the next time I look at the clock two hours have passed by. How can that be?
I think sometimes I allow distractions to fog my present state so that I don't have to deal with anxiety or frustration or whatever the emotion of the day may be. It's much easier to just slip into a false reality or daydream. It's very easy for me to be sidetracked.
So... I've decided I'm not a leader! I can't even lead myself. But at the same time... I've decided that's not a bad thing. As a christian I need to be led by the Spirit and guided in the path to take. That doesn't mean I throw my hands in the air and resign myself to failure. I think it means instead that I allow Him to direct me in my daily walk.
Proverbs 3:6 says, "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." That's what I need. A straight path!
I'm willing to acknowledge that I can't do it on my own. I need the direction and guidance of a loving Savior who is patient enough to gently nudge me in the right direction when I get sidetracked. I need to resign my leadership and submit to a higher authority. That's what I want. That's what I need!
So... today I acknowledge your authority Lord. I submit to you and ask that you lead me and direct my path. Guide me in the direction I must go... in order to be a better wife, a better person, a better servant.
I have good intentions and tell myself that if I do A, B, and C then I can reward myself with whatever excites me at the moment. I may start off on the right foot, but quickly lose my focus. I get on the computer to check something really quick, and the next time I look at the clock two hours have passed by. How can that be?
I think sometimes I allow distractions to fog my present state so that I don't have to deal with anxiety or frustration or whatever the emotion of the day may be. It's much easier to just slip into a false reality or daydream. It's very easy for me to be sidetracked.
So... I've decided I'm not a leader! I can't even lead myself. But at the same time... I've decided that's not a bad thing. As a christian I need to be led by the Spirit and guided in the path to take. That doesn't mean I throw my hands in the air and resign myself to failure. I think it means instead that I allow Him to direct me in my daily walk.
Proverbs 3:6 says, "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." That's what I need. A straight path!
I'm willing to acknowledge that I can't do it on my own. I need the direction and guidance of a loving Savior who is patient enough to gently nudge me in the right direction when I get sidetracked. I need to resign my leadership and submit to a higher authority. That's what I want. That's what I need!
So... today I acknowledge your authority Lord. I submit to you and ask that you lead me and direct my path. Guide me in the direction I must go... in order to be a better wife, a better person, a better servant.
The start of something big... or little... or just for fun
I've often visited blogs of friends and family and contemplated having one of my own. Well, here it is. I figure in order to make this meaningful to me I should write about what I know and enjoy. The only things that come to mind are my love of cooking/baking and my love for the Lord. So why not combine the two?
We have to eat... and we need the Lord!
If I can keep myself grounded and focused on planning a good meal or preparing a dish that not only tastes awesome but looks pretty good, then I've done my job. As a wife, I desire nothing more than to take care of my husband and share intimate moments of love and adoration for a Savior who has given me more than my heart's desire. I am blessed!
Sometimes money may be tight. Sometimes daily stresses or obligations get the best of me. Sometimes I'm not at my best. And sometimes I lose sight of what's important in life... but only for a moment.
When all is said and done, I can count on my husband to help me gain my focus and point me in the right direction once again. I can rely on my Savior who nudges me forward with that still, small voice. And I can persevere with the knowledge and confidence that I am not alone. I am NEVER alone. He is always there with me. Whether I am in the kitchen baking some cuppies, or contemplating His Word.
That's what this blog is about. Not just the techniques and ingredients that get you from point A to point B in a recipe. But the process of discovery when you attempt something new (or old) and achieve, by faith, the outcome you desired.
We have to eat... and we need the Lord!
If I can keep myself grounded and focused on planning a good meal or preparing a dish that not only tastes awesome but looks pretty good, then I've done my job. As a wife, I desire nothing more than to take care of my husband and share intimate moments of love and adoration for a Savior who has given me more than my heart's desire. I am blessed!
Sometimes money may be tight. Sometimes daily stresses or obligations get the best of me. Sometimes I'm not at my best. And sometimes I lose sight of what's important in life... but only for a moment.
When all is said and done, I can count on my husband to help me gain my focus and point me in the right direction once again. I can rely on my Savior who nudges me forward with that still, small voice. And I can persevere with the knowledge and confidence that I am not alone. I am NEVER alone. He is always there with me. Whether I am in the kitchen baking some cuppies, or contemplating His Word.
That's what this blog is about. Not just the techniques and ingredients that get you from point A to point B in a recipe. But the process of discovery when you attempt something new (or old) and achieve, by faith, the outcome you desired.
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