Does Anybody Know My Name?

Have you been wondering: Where has Cindy gone?

I have!

Some days I don't feel like I can remember my name.

Some days I look in the mirror and wonder: Who are you?

Seven weeks ago life threw us an very unexpected curve ball and I am yet to recover - OR - the reality of what took place is yet to settle in - not sure which!

Has that ever happened to you? You are standing at home plate expecting the same old slow pitch and WHAM - a fast/curve ball pops you square between the eyes.

Sometimes that is what it takes to get our attention.

My old buddy "JAMES" says this:

"If any of you lacks wisdom he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must BELIEVE (TRUST) and NOT doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind."

James 1:5-6

I choose to NOT be a wave of the sea and NOT be tossed by the wind or every trial that I face.

God places my feet on solid ground.

If you read the first part of James - just before the above verses - he is speaking of trials and our need to walk through them in joy so that we can be made whole and complete in God. We cannot do that alone.

God is calling me and you to face our trials with joy in knowing that He is doing a glorious work in us. This thought brings joy to my dry and weary soul.

God also shares with us that we need wisdom to walk through our trials and if we don't have wisdom then we need to ask and He will give it to us. That is where I need to be. When I am unsure of the answers to lifes challenges then I must be seeking wisdom from the only one who knows the beginning from the end.

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set your ablaze, says the Lord." Isaiah 43:2

A few times over the past several weeks I have lost focus - today I am refocusing my eyes on the only place I can find peace - my precious Savior, Lord, Father and God.

Today I am Considering All Life's moments with Joy!

Cindy

HOPE!

"For God so loved the world that HE gave HIS one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

Today, I am so grateful that our eternity is not based on a 'stimulus' package or any other worldly choices that may be made.

Today, I am so thankful that our life on earth is momentary and we have HOPE of a perfect future in Christ Jesus.

Today, while our economy is fragile at best and people are losing hope in the world's system, I am grateful that we can offer true and lasting HOPE in Jesus Christ.

Today, I am wondering how many people I will take to heaven with me.

What about you?

Considering It All Joy!
Cindy

ADJUSTMENTS!!!!

Hi Friends,

I am quite sure most of you are thinking I have fallen off the face of the earth. I assure you ~ I have not ~ yet my life has taken on so many changes of late I find myself just learning how to adjust my days to accomodate everybody's needs. Adjustments!!

Now that my husband is home full time and I work full time ~ I find he is desirous of my time while I am home which has seriously cut into my computer time. Adjustments!!

As I may have mentioned awhile back I started a new business that is now taking off and again ~ Adjustments!! Happy ones though:)

I also began teaching a Ladies Bible Study at our church last week which I know I will love ~ Adjustments!!

Learning to live on one income while building a business is changing our diets along with our shopping habits ~ Adjustments!!

The process of applications for disability and social security along with figuring out what to do about medical insurance has brought many hours on the internet but NOT of the FUN sort ~ Adjustments!!!!

My list could go on and on but I won't bore you. I will just say that my life is not my own and is God's ~ for that I am grateful ~ yet making necessary Adjustments each day.

Oh - BTW - the winner of my last Book Review and Give-A-Way is:::

Darlene of Worth Walking Toward

Congratulations and please email me your address so I can get the book in the mail.

As I continue to Adjust to my new life I will be attempting to find special moments to share with you and attempt to read and catch up on your lives and journeys also.

Considering Adjustments Necessary and Joyful!
Cindy

Another Book Review and Giveaway!!

Don't you just love it when I get to do this? I do!! Free book to read! Free book to give away! And an easy post:) That makes me very happy just now since my life is a little upside down!!

Intimate Issues answers the twenty-one questions about sex most frequently asked by Christian wives, as determined by a nationwide poll of over one thousand women. Written from the perspective of two mature Christian wives and Bible teachers–women who you’ll come to know as teachers and friends–Intimate Issues is biblical and informative: sometimes humorous, other times practical, but always honest.

Through its solid teaching warm testimonials, scriptural insights, and experts’ advice, you’ll find resolution for your questions and fears, surprising insights about God’s perspective on sex, and a variety of practical and creative ideas for enhancing your physical relationship with the husband you love.

With warmth and wisdom, authors Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus speak woman to woman: examining the teachings of Scripture, exposing the lies of the world, and offering real hope that every woman’s marriage relationship can become all it was intended to be in God’s design.

A very nice aspect to this book is it's format. Written in 21 chapters, each question is answered through Biblical truths that can be read straight through or individually as the question my come up in your own life or the life of someone you love.

You may purchase your copy at any of these online stores:

- http://www.amazon.com/

- http://www.christianbook.com/

- http://www.familychristian.com/

-OR-

Make sure to leave a comment to be entered into the giveaway drawing.

Considering It All Joy!

Cindy

Rejoice My Soul!

I wasn't sure if I would be able to post at all this week about Jennifer Rothschild's book due to 'ISSUES' but I just didn't want to miss a week of posting and BOASTING in God's Greatness!!!!!!!

I must admit that I did not get chapter 5 read this week. I have been nearly debilitated with migraines for the past several weeks. I believe it is due to stress and it has taken everything out of me just to go to work each day. I come home between 4:30 and 6:00 PM just to get in my jammies and sleep until 6:00 AM the next day.

Monday night was so bad that I told God I was just done and that I couldn't take the pressure anymore BUT that I trusted HIM to work things out.

Tuesday morning we received excellent news regarding some money that was owed to us for over a year. Guess what God did - It is now in my checking account!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday afternoon my husband got word that his medical insurance is good through April!!!!!!!

God is so faithful!

Today is the first day I have not had a migraine and I have not taken one pill all day!!!!!!!!!!!!

Though I have not read the chapter I just needed to BOAST about God's faithness and goodness.

I still do not know how this season of our lives will play out but I do know that confession of HIS promises is how we make it through.

No matter what we face in life - when we keep our eyes focused on God - He will see us through. Some days are tougher to trust than others - but all days are to be considered with joy because of His plan.

I will prayerfully be back on track by next week and looking forward to visiting your blogs and again rejoicing with you as God works in each of your lives.

Considering Even The Most Difficult Of Days With JOY!!

Cindy