How do you know if something or someone is important to yourself or to another person? Think words like time, energy, sacrifice, resources. Back in the day, when checkbooks were something we all used, there was a saying, “Look at your checkbook and you will get a good picture of where your money goes”. I remember each beginning of a new year I would be excited to pick out a new calendar. Our lives were written in that calendar! You could look back and see where much of our time was spent. When I was in my twenties, I seemed to have more time to get things done! I was able to check off most things on my to-do list. Now, one year away from sixty, I feel accomplished to finish only a task or two — time moves much quicker as I move slower 🙂 But, where is my time spent? What’s important to me? Or better yet, what is most valuable to me? Sheep have an unfortunate reputation for being stupid and needy. But, they cry out for their shepherd because they recognize their need. It is crucial for their survival that he is always nearby. Think about your relationship with the Shepherd as you study Proverbs 2:3. I want to learn to bleat like a sheep!
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You know it's difficult to write about yourself. The most important fact I can disclose is that I'm saved by God's grace through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. My desire is to live a life honoring to God in response for the gift of salvation I've been given. This is so much easier said than done! I struggle daily with right choices, right words, right thoughts, and right actions. My best and only defense against sin is the power of God in me and for that I am inexpressibly thankful. I have three amazing grown-up children who have responded to God's call in their lives along with their spouses. One of the great joys of my life is knowing my children and their families strive to serve and follow God. My grandchildren are another wonderful joy in my life! My husband and I are blessed with four beautiful grandchildren to date with another expected very soon on September 12th. We also are thankful for the comforting knowledge that an additional three of our grandchildren, a set of twins at three months gestation and a little boy, Isaac, at four and a half months gestation, are in our Savior's presence. I have attended the same church since the day my eyes were opened to Truth over thirty years ago. How fortunate it is to have been led by God’s hand immediately to a church body that follows the Bible, no man-made doctrines, just the Word clear and strong. My husband is my best friend, my confidant, my encourager, and I still can't believe how blessed I am by his example of love and generosity towards everyone around him. He is God-fearing, compassionate, and kind and I have learned so much from him. I am a daughter to my almost 92 year-old mother, sister to three brothers, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, neighbor and friend. That means, whomever is reading this, we probably have something in common! I love every unique role I have been placed in. I'm frequently stretched and sometimes feel like silly putty that wants to bounce right back into my comfort zone. My greatest ambition is to be a follower of Jesus; a light that shines for Him at all times, in all circumstances. So, there it is, a bit about me. I guess I was able to write about myself after all! However, my existence cannot be defined without Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Savior. His love has permeated my life to His glory and my eternal thankfulness.
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