Saved By Grace – Through Faith
I just want to make it public – I did NOT send out any nasty emails to anyone. Someone has hacked my email server —- OKAY I could just cry right NOW….Right now I can not receive or send any email messages because my hosting company thinks I am a SICKO.
I hope to have the issue resolved soon…..
Much love and as always,
Over the past several weeks, Sting My Heart received award nominations from these very dear ladies: Crystal, Dawn, Crystal, Sharon and Debbie. I didn’t mean to ignore your kindness toward my blog. Between finishing my first ever interview (more about that at the end of this month), working, being wife and mom, administering Laced with Grace, writing devotionals….well, I just haven’t had the time to respond.
I am so thankful that our Lord is using my little place on the Internet to encourage you…So, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for these awards you graced Sting my Heart with:
Crystal (“God is in Control…NOT ME!”):
“Iris -well Iris just blesses me every time she stops by which is quite often. I am so thankful for a sweet friend like her, plus she is helping me promote my CD she is such a great friend.”
Dawn (“Simplified Life”):
“Here’s what the Power of Schmooze Award is all about: ‘As it goes, schmoozing is the natural ability “to converse casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.†Good schmoozers effortlessly weave their way in and out of the blogosphere, leaving friendly trails and smiles, happily making new friends along the way. They don’t limit their visits to only the rich and successful, but spend some time to say hello to new blogs as well. They are the ones who engage others in meaningful conversations, refusing to let it end at a mere hello – all the while fostering a sense of closeness and friendship.”
Crystal (“The Song of my Soul”):
“Iris at Sting My Heart. Iris is another one I found just this year. She has a very inspiring testimony and I am always encouraged by her posts.”
Sharon (“Sit with Me Awhile”) & Debbie (“My Spot of Blog”):
Sharon: “I am going to try and hit all the blogs I hit regularly. There is a reason why the are my regulars -they touch my heart, stir my mind, and they keep me on my toes(sometimes they step on them too).” Debbie: “Iris from Sting My Heart is another most deserving. She gives of her time to encourage us ladies all over the blogosphere. If you’re not a regular reader of her blog, I suggest you go on over and check her out. I think you will agree with me.”
Thank you again for you kind words. I pray that God will continue to use Sting my Heart to encourage you…
Be blessed today and as always…
This summer has been a little harder than usual. Not only has the heat taken a toll on me, but many changes in my personal life have taken or are still taking place.
Lets take for instance that our son has his first ‘real’ job. He makes great money–he wants to move out. Some days he is a little on the ornery side. Thank goodness for prayer – that is all I can say…
Than there are major changes going on at my work. The entire accounting department will be restructured. There are many people in the department that are hurt, are irritable; some have left the company. Myself–well after 25 years of accounting, there is a certain burnout that comes to the surface. Although I don’t dislike my job, I am just tired; tired of adding numbers and fixing other people’s mistakes. Thank goodness for His presence in my life…
There are other demands too–like cooking, laundry, keeping the house clean…and have I mentioned the heat? You don’t feel like doing much, especially after a long day of work you just want to veg out. Your brain is fried – literally. You can’t think of any new dishes to make (mostly BBQ, so the house doesn’t get any hotter). You don’t feel like picking up a book, because you read the same sentence twenty times before it hits your brain and you actually understand what you are reading. If I don’t read my Bible first thing in the morning – forget it!!!! His Word will not stick.
What truly has gotten me so far through this summer is music. Even when the noggin doesn’t work, it still can receive the message, His message. I have found myself having a good cry driving home listening to Matt’s song “Blessed be Your Name”. Don’t get me wrong, it was a good cry — you know — the cleansing cry we women sometimes need to release the tension?
Years ago, I would have not listened to His comfort through His Word, or even a message through music. I would have just gotten frustrated, turn against everyone…But since He called me back into His flock, I know where I can turn when I need a lift. To be honest with you, I don’t know how I have ever done it without Him by my side…
My message I want to get out today with my IOW post? Don’t give up. No matter what hits you, He will carry you through. I know that some of you are battling sickness, have marital problems, have wayward children. We are stressed because of our responsibilities we have as wives, mothers, and employees. There is one Rock we always can lean on — our Lord, Jesus Christ.
“I love you, O Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,and I am saved from my enemies.” ~ Psalm 18:1-3 (ESV)
Lord of Heaven and Earth. I know that sometimes things need to happen in order for us to follow Your will and not our own plans. I praise your name – Blessed be Your Name, my Rock and my Shield. In You alone I find refuge. In the precious name of Jesus ~ Amen
Blessings on your day and as always…
Thank you so much for taking part in this week’s IOW. Please leave your link below…looking forward reading your take on the lyrics.
| 1. Crystal@God is in Control 2. Kimberly 3. Loni@Finding JOY in the Morning 4. Miriam Pauline 5. Emmyrose 6. Sarah @ To Motherhood and Beyond 7. ellen b 8. Karen (Changed by Love) 9. Laurel Wreath 10. Tami @ the Next Step |
11. Chocolate and Coffee 12. Lana G! 13. Rachelle G. 14. Heather 15. Angie 16. Terri Sue 17. Janna Rust 18. Bonnie Winters 19. Rosemarie 20. Karen Gillett |
21. Season’s Of My Heart 22. brandybuzz 23. lori @i will take it lord.. 24. Jen @Scraps& Snippets 25. Tara (Destiny Driven) 26. kpjara 27. Hopeful Spirit 28. Beloved |
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I will see you all back here (I hope) on the evening of July 25th 😛 .
Be blessed today and as always…