Fear

God is not a God of fear.  He promises us power, love and a sound mind.  When I am afraid, there is nothing to do but run to Him.  Only in Him will I find peace.  Only in Him will I find understanding.  Only in Him will I find true acceptance.  The fact is, nothing that I fear is greater than He.  Beth Moore said this week on our Esther video that "If _________, then GOD!"  No matter what happens, God is there.  He hasn't left.  He isn't planning on leaving.  He has made a commitment to me and He will not back out on His end.  I may run or I may cause Him pain, but He will never leave me nor will He forsake me.  He is always there for me, even when I don't see Him or feel Him or understand why  He allows something to happen to me.  Whew.  That is so hard for me.  I don't want to see those around me going through great difficulty.  I want them to be resting in His care.  We all fall sometimes and then He picks us up and helps us with the scraped knees and bruised hands.  He is there.  His mercy is unending and He is faithful to the end.

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Outside my window.....overcast, with fallen leaves

I am thinking...about friends in need

I am thankful for...those who have walked this path before me, who are patient with my mistakes

I am wearing...white t-shirt and grey warm-up pants

I am creating....a Christmas dress for Libby

I am going..to get a haircut and for a walk

I am reading....The Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers

I am hoping.....that my children will obey today and that there will be no big problems

I am hearing...the little boys be EXTRAORDINARILY LOUD!

One of my favorite things...morning coffee and flannel sheets, yeah, I know it said "one""

A few plans for the rest of the week.....AWANA, date, Thanksgiving party and grocery store

Some Suggestions

Something for you to do in your spare time:

www.holyexperience.com - Ann's blog - she will inspire you.

www.memoriesoncloverlane.blogspot.com/2009/10/waxing-leaves.html - self explanatory

www.portabellopixie.typepad.com/BOFpattern.pdf - free Christmas ornament pattern

www.explorefaith.org/reflections/181.html - praying the hours....LOVE this!  what a way to spend time with God!

www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/today.html#/quiz-results

Enjoy!