"Now gird up your loins like a man, And I will ask you, and you instruct Me!" Job 38:3 (NASB) or "Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me." Job 38:3 (NIV) Get ready to take this like a man - because I'm going to say some things and you're going to listen and then give me a response (my version). In other words....MAN UP!
Pretty strong words. This is actually God talking to Job. But I'm taking it to heart in 2 ways: 1) He has the right and privilege in my life to ask me anything and nail me to the wall. 2) I am discovering a source of strength and comfort in God's Words.
Recently, I've felt challenged and greatly compelled to approach someone in the same manner and ask them, "What are you thinking?" Is it my place? I don't know, but I know what will happen to me if I don't say something soon. So, I want to make sure I'm speaking - not of my own opinion, but one that is based on God's Word. I just want to do it the same way - ask questions in a bold and courageous way!
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
gotta love parties
I sure do love parties! Who doesn't? Tonight I was given a SURPRISE PARTY and there is nothing like celebrating with about 40 of your favorite little friends. Flowers, a big card and a cake with sparkling candles. Why is it that cake and icing make you feel like a kid? And that song....it doesn't matter how many times I heard it tonight - it was fun every time. And for some reason there is magic in blowing out the candles. Yeah for parties. Thanks to all my kids for being a part of the fun - may I always be able to celebrate surrounded by such love.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
reflections on 37
it seems that numbers can be significant in our culture….24……1vs100….studio 60….so here’s my thoughts on a pretty incredible number:
1. Face it, 37 isn’t bad. I’ve heard that in Chinese culture I’d be 38.
2. When I was 36 I went to the doctor TOO MANY TIMES. This year, less doctor’s visits and bills.
3. Life change – no one is going to do it for me.
4. I made it one month….no coke, no dr pepper, no pepsi.
5. Can I take off 60 in the next 8 months? That’s about 7.5 per month.
6. Just think, I’m halfway to retirement age….yeah Social Security. When I’m 74, will I be able to live on $3 a day??
7. If I knew then what I know now…oh, what trouble I would have missed.
8. I am a product of the 80s…footloose and flashdance and mtv (that was when they actually played music videos…the cheesier the better)
9. Speaking of cheese, was it just me or has Prince not aged in what 20 years?
10. Did someone mention cheese? I love stinky cheese. But at 37 I can’t enjoy it as much as I would really like.
11. When I was 17 I loved to sleep in and stay in my pj’s. Now I’m 37 and still enjoy sleeping in and staying in my pj’s. That is a beautiful day for me.
12. What happened, it was just like yesterday that I turned 30!
13. I’m old enough now to know better.
14. But I’m still young enough not to care so much.
15. I feel the freedom to change my hair color whenever I feel like it.
16. Psalm 37 (specifically verses 3-7a)
17. I absolutely love the friends God has given me for this time of my life.
18. The Cheesecake Factory…thanks Mom & Dad.
19. Kemah Crabhouse….thanks Sis.
20. 6 years ago today I made a major life change – move back to Houston with no job. Oh, that was a scary time.
21. And, I really love my job – or maybe its just growing on me…I can’t decide.
22. And, I now get 3 weeks vacation. What ever will I do? Where will I go? (probably stay home and use it to study and write a paper next semester)
23. I am definitely more courageous.
24. I am loving coffee….all kinds, all ways (even CDL/SF/NF/NW – try it, you might like it)
25. I love chocolate…the darker the better. (And it is really good with coffee). It is not called food of the gods for no reason.
26. This year, I returned to graduate school (the 3rd time in 10 years) and I WILL finish in May 2008.
27. I have a growing love and desire for God’s Word.
28. I love how He has chosen to talk with me lately.
29. I now find myself saying things that my mom says. Ugh….I must break the cycle!
30. I really love to cook and am determined to do that more this year.
31. Listen more. Think. Talk less. (“Talk less” does NOT apply when I am at the movies. Right Ashlee?)
32. I’m one year closer to 40! Some think that is a bad thing – I’m actually looking forward to it.
33. I LOVE TO laugh…deep and from the gut! I’m glad I have friends who make me laugh.
34. I am better today than I was yesterday. Heck, I’m way better today than I was 17 years ago!
35. There is never a bad day to eat cake.
36. “It is not too late.” What does that mean? I can’t wait to find out.
37. three + seven=ten…10!!!! Do I need to say anything else?
Yeah for THIRTY-SEVEN.
1. Face it, 37 isn’t bad. I’ve heard that in Chinese culture I’d be 38.
2. When I was 36 I went to the doctor TOO MANY TIMES. This year, less doctor’s visits and bills.
3. Life change – no one is going to do it for me.
4. I made it one month….no coke, no dr pepper, no pepsi.
5. Can I take off 60 in the next 8 months? That’s about 7.5 per month.
6. Just think, I’m halfway to retirement age….yeah Social Security. When I’m 74, will I be able to live on $3 a day??
7. If I knew then what I know now…oh, what trouble I would have missed.
8. I am a product of the 80s…footloose and flashdance and mtv (that was when they actually played music videos…the cheesier the better)
9. Speaking of cheese, was it just me or has Prince not aged in what 20 years?
10. Did someone mention cheese? I love stinky cheese. But at 37 I can’t enjoy it as much as I would really like.
11. When I was 17 I loved to sleep in and stay in my pj’s. Now I’m 37 and still enjoy sleeping in and staying in my pj’s. That is a beautiful day for me.
12. What happened, it was just like yesterday that I turned 30!
13. I’m old enough now to know better.
14. But I’m still young enough not to care so much.
15. I feel the freedom to change my hair color whenever I feel like it.
16. Psalm 37 (specifically verses 3-7a)
17. I absolutely love the friends God has given me for this time of my life.
18. The Cheesecake Factory…thanks Mom & Dad.
19. Kemah Crabhouse….thanks Sis.
20. 6 years ago today I made a major life change – move back to Houston with no job. Oh, that was a scary time.
21. And, I really love my job – or maybe its just growing on me…I can’t decide.
22. And, I now get 3 weeks vacation. What ever will I do? Where will I go? (probably stay home and use it to study and write a paper next semester)
23. I am definitely more courageous.
24. I am loving coffee….all kinds, all ways (even CDL/SF/NF/NW – try it, you might like it)
25. I love chocolate…the darker the better. (And it is really good with coffee). It is not called food of the gods for no reason.
26. This year, I returned to graduate school (the 3rd time in 10 years) and I WILL finish in May 2008.
27. I have a growing love and desire for God’s Word.
28. I love how He has chosen to talk with me lately.
29. I now find myself saying things that my mom says. Ugh….I must break the cycle!
30. I really love to cook and am determined to do that more this year.
31. Listen more. Think. Talk less. (“Talk less” does NOT apply when I am at the movies. Right Ashlee?)
32. I’m one year closer to 40! Some think that is a bad thing – I’m actually looking forward to it.
33. I LOVE TO laugh…deep and from the gut! I’m glad I have friends who make me laugh.
34. I am better today than I was yesterday. Heck, I’m way better today than I was 17 years ago!
35. There is never a bad day to eat cake.
36. “It is not too late.” What does that mean? I can’t wait to find out.
37. three + seven=ten…10!!!! Do I need to say anything else?
Yeah for THIRTY-SEVEN.
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