Ah, a word!

Matthew 6:33 - But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

God's version of focus on the forrest, not the trees! Great stuff!

Ahhh... Just Pray

I am going through, let's see, what would you call it? A time of growth, maybe revelation, definately healing. I've been wanting to blog about it but it's just still too new and in many ways too raw.

But it's good. It's not some horrible experience that I am dreading, rather I keep asking myself, "Who am I that God would be so mindful of me to bring me to this place at this time with definate boundaries to control the experience?" (Cause I definately need boundaries to slow me down!)

I know that I need to be here. I know that it serves a purpose (even though I don't fully understand all that that purpose entails) and I know that God is near.

So I ask that you pray for me. Pray that I keep this about God and what He is doing in my life and don't try and make it about me (cause I sure like to do that). Pray for the other people experiencing it with me, that they know and do God's will in this also. And pray for the people around me who normally help me through things, that God will give them a willing heart to help me and understanding of God's plan as well.

Sunday in church God clearly humbled me and brought me to my knees to pray for His guidance and protection. I know that He is here, I know that He has a plan, I know this is critical (as Beth Moore would say) and thanks to His revelation on Sunday, I am not too proud to ask for prayers.

I know this is very vague but it's all I have for now because I am still processing the info. Dealing with past hurts is not easy but very necessary. Just know that this is not some life or death scenario, I'm merely overcoming past pain and and making amends for past mistakes. Nevertheless, I covet your prayers.

Prayer Request

I have much to post, God has really been moving lately but for now I have a prayer request. See the below info and please, get on your knees for my friend. (I have posted a pic so you can see who you are praying for.)

I am asking all of you to pray for my friend Tammy Deluca. (Some of you may remember me asking you to pray for her last March.) Tammy is 34 years old and was diagnosed with glandular cervical Cancer in March (this form of cancer is rare in that it forms in the glands of your cervix). At that time, they decided to do a new procedure called a radical trachelectomy where they remove your cervix and leave in your uterus. They were hopeful that it would remove the cancer and still leave Tammy able to have kids one day. Yesterday Tammy found out that her cancer is back. It is cervical cancer that has metastasized to her lymph nodes, rectum, pelvic wall and uterus. She has multiple tumors ranging in size from 5mm to 50mm (about the size of a softball). She will see her oncologist on Wednesday to set appointments to begin chemotherapy, at this time the cancer is too far along to do a hysterectomy. Please pray for Tammy and her family and forward this email to anyone you know who is a prayer warrior. Also, her family has asked that we get her on as many prayer chains as possible, so please if you know of any, include her name. Thank you in advance for your prayers and have a Merry Christmas.

In His Grace,
Lindy

God Rocks!

I'm sure that heading really surprises you right? Probably not but it seems like every single time I feel that God is mindful of me, I am completely stunned. I know I should probably accept that He can do that by now but it blows my mind every single time! He, the creator of the universe, the one tasked with holding all this together, actually takes the time to choregraph things to speak to me at the exact moment it is needed. Doesn't that just astonish you! It does me, everytime and this is NOT the first time yet still I stand amazed.

I'm sure you are wondering what in the world I am talking about. I started a new bible study (yes, I have been slacking in this area and am in desperate need of a word) so I began one that I am doing with my (God-given) "maw". Today's lesson was really about control and trusting God to work things out. For those of you who know me, I am a CONTROL-FREAK! (There I said it.) I needed to hear this lesson. God knows I needed to hear this message. He also knows that I am hard-headed so He went ahead and decided to give me a double-dose! After my lesson, I checked me email and don't you know that one of my email devotionals was titled, "Who's Battle Is It?", and I quote, "In other words, it’s God’s problem. Let him solve it." Thank you Rick Warren. And thank you God, back to back, 2 lessons on trusting God and giving up control. (Did I mention I was a control-freak?) You just have to love God. Isn't He the best!

On another note, Happy Belated Thanksgiving. I had a wonderful time visiting with my family (and extended family/friends) in South Texas. We ate tons of food, laughed a lot and my nephew shot his first deer. The highlight of my trip was watching/helping, mostly wathing Daddy White get his windmill up and running. Great stuff! Hope you have a wonderful week!