Just wanted to share this song "Broken into Beautiful" with my blogging friends. I have had little to no time to write here, but ran across this beautiful song that has been one of my favorites for the past several years. The lyrics are relatable...we all come across times in our lives that we feel shattered and broken either because of something we've done or the pain comes from seeing another we love struggling to get back on their feet (so to speak). Either way none of us are immune. I am so thankful that our God is a restoring God...a Father who can "put us back together again if we let HIm". Over the past 6 years I have seen almost insurmountable circumstances come about in the lives of people we love. We have asked God to "remove the mountain" in their lives, yet He didn't...instead he healed spiritually and miraculously in the ways He saw as best. I learned that I have to trust more than the essence of God....I have had to believe that He does know what is best in each and every turn of the road....if I didn't then everything I have based my life upon is a lie, and that for me would be the end all. Why do I believe Him....simply because I have seen Him work miracles in the lives of others and in my own heart and life. Like I said ... He is God the Restorer! "He is able more than able To accomplish what concerns me today He is able more than able To handle anything that comes my way. He is able, more than able to do much more than I could ever dream, He is able more than able, to make me what He wants me to be.' Oh...and don't forget to turn my music box off so you can hear Gwen sing.

Broken Into Beautiful

Storm those gates ...

I have a dear friend that is undergoing her first regimen of chemo this morning. She is a young woman in her late 40's, with four daughters....youngest is in high school. Bonnie (go figure), has a sweet spirit and is one of those women who always has a smile on her face, is full of life, a wonderful husband and loving family. I first met her when she was in college and heard her testimony about how God so lovingly showed himself to her and won her heart. She came from a Mormon background and saw her need to really know the Saviour. Well, here it is 25 or so years later and she continues to be up for the challenge. This diagnosis came out of nowhere, and has been a shock to all who know this family. I don't know how far this blog reaches, but I do know that many of you know Jesus personally and believe in the power of prayer...so I would ask you to keep Bonnie and her family in your prayers. She has ovarian cancer and also is dealing with something questionable in her neck...possibly thyroid cancer. She underwent surgery in San Francisco on June 17th to remove both ovaries, etc. All went well and now to go forward with making sure that nothing remains that might be cancerous. 1st chemo, then radiation. Pray for wisdom for her physician's and thank you for taking this on. We will be diligent in "storming the gates of heaven" on this family's behalf.

Life is..... Infinitesimal Change

Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.

How many times, say I, has someone tried to tell me ... albeit warn me, or even try to threaten me that if I keep going the direction I'm going it may very well produce the very opposite result that I'm looking for. I have come to the conclusion late in life, that maintaining the thought in many of my searches for "what to do now" that I have chosen to do it "my way", without asking the one who knows what is best for me. The reality here is that my God is never pushy. He gives us a very long leash at times and waits patiently for us to ask Him to lead...and because He does not speak in an audible voice we just go about our way making the choices on our own. We often (choose to) forget that God has provided His Word, which is pretty exhaustive, black and white, structured...whatever you'd like to call it, that makes it clear as to what pleases Him and in the end is in our best interest. Why would we think any different of Him. Today I am including one of the most poignant of videos that I've ever watched(below). The author uses great pictures, true to the Word scripting, but most of all the "loudest voice". It reminds me that even tho I am given a heart that can respond to His still, small voice...sometimes I need to be wakened from my worldly stupor and again take note of who I am in comparison to who He is... He is either my King or He is not! I am "eternally" thankful that my oft times justifiable thinking does not, will not, can not change WHO HE IS!!!