Time

Two weeks have passed since my last post. Nothing really has changed since then...nothing on the outside that is. Honestly, I have managed to lose about 12 pounds this summer, but looking in the mirror, I can't really tell. I am sure my hair is longer and my skin is tanner, but if you looked at me, you wouldn't really notice the difference that I know is there.
See, it's God. Over the past two weeks I have listened to Pastor Roy and Brother Mike speak. I have listened to GOD speak and I have truly heard them all. I have been humbled by God and I have asked him to play a bigger part of my life. When I wake in the morning, I want to take his hand and follow him throughout the day. I want HIM to be in control of EVERYTHING. I feel that my relationship with him is only growing and that I am trusting in him more. I think listening to Mike talk about change and attitude on Sunday really helped me see some things. I have loved the LORD all my life and I was baptized a few years ago, but it's the last year that I am looking at. At some point, I stopped growing in Christ. I know that now. I know that he has been speaking, I have been listening, but I haven't been acting. Sometimes my attitude stinks. So this week, I have really been working on my attitude. I have really been trying to concentrate on what GOD would have me say, do, and think. I have always known that I could trust him and that he is the reason I have anything in my life. I have seen a change in the things I want. I want to be happier (being skinnier would help that, but I'm working on it!). I want to enjoy more, love more, and learn more. I want to be a better mom, friend, teacher, wife, sister, and Christian. I find myself thirsting more for him and remind myself almost hourly that I have dedicated this day to His glory. Anytime I have been down on myself this week, I have reminded myself that God is in control! I have been teaching Sunday school for a while now(not sure how long---I LOVE it!) and it's like I am finally truly living what I have been teaching. I think up until now, I have been practicing, now it is actually working! I know that I need Christ in many areas of my life and I am working on that as well!

I have found such inspiration in my group of friends, both here on the net, and in my daily life. Not only that, but I have found great inspiration in teenagers that I know. Some of them are truly in love with GOD and they paint the picture of what loving God looks like. For them, I am eternally grateful!

Thank you God! Thank you for loving me and blessing my life and family in tremendous ways!

Thank you God! Thanks for never giving up on me and for helping me become the person you have always intended me to be!

Love and blessings,

Teresa