Life in the Light - lots of stuff to babble about

Today is a great day. I get to stay home with my sweet little boy and enjoy him ALL DAY LONG! You don't realize how blessed you are until you see how bad some situations are...like that cyclone that wiped out ovre 50,000 people...actually, I think it was the earthquake in China that wiped out the 50,000, but regardless, people are either dying, dead, or left with literally nothing. I have so much, and this morning I realized that in the house we are renting, we have plenty of food, water, and many other material accessories that we don't thank God for near enough. I almost complained this morning about only having 10.00 in my bank account. But the holy spirit spoke to my heart about how fortunate I am ...then I decided to give it to Operation Blessing to help the people in the cyclone. I realized that if I would use that 10.00 on myself, I would still end up in the hole of debt I've dug this year...if I give it, it will genuinely help someone in need. Scripture promises in the New Testament that if we support the ministry, God will supply all of our needs in Christ Jesus. In context, Paul was speaking to those who were supporting his ministry - God doesn't promise to take care of us if we don't do our part. I know this money will support the Kingdom of God, and I know that God will support my family. He always has, and I know that he always will. :)

satan can attack all he wants to, and I know God won't let more be put on my shoulders than I can handle. This year I suffered with health problems. Problems in my pregnancy, Gall bladder problems which I would rather have hard labor ten times over again than have a gall bladder attack again...the pain is absolutely unbearable. And now I have some stupid skin condition. But God is still good and worthy to be praised and worshipped. I love the fact that when I do through crappy stuff, God teaches me what I need to learn, and then gets me through it stronger, wiser, and happier. What's so cool about that is the fact that satan can't keep you down..every bad thing he throws at you God uses to your advantage and then delivers you from it. The devil can't win!!! How awesome is that! I haven't passed with flying colors lately, but the Lord is even faithfull through my unfaithfulness. But in the end it's like everything still works out and I come out on top, without even the smell of smoke from the fire I just endured.

My Dad went to the Doctor last week and had his cancer tumors checked. They have gotten smaller! And also, there appears to be no internal spread...This means that a type of cancer that is INCURABLE, RAPIDLY SPREADING, and been known to only give people two to three months TO LIVE is in REGRESSION!!! Praise Jesus!!!!!!!!!! Praise God for healing him and praise God for the alternative medicines that he has put at our disposal to use. I asked God for the medical wisdom of how to combat this cancer without chemo, becuase I knew Dad's body couldn't withstand it, and he revealed it to me. It wasn't working at first until I started praying that God would keep Dad's body healthy enough for the herbal medicine to start working. And he did. He always hears us, and more than not, he gives us what we ask for, even sometimes when it might not be the best thing for us. BUt he does that to teach us to trust him, because he knows what the best hting for us is.

well, time to clean house.