Not as rushed

God blessed me with a little extra time this morning. Got my facebook fix and time to post on my blog. A friend posted this scripture today. 

James 1:5-8 "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do."

Isn't it wonderful that God and be shared thorough a social media? God thank you for the extra time. You know me so well that you gave me a few minutes to check my silly addiction. Thank you for friends posting the exact scripture I needed. Lord I ask you for wisdom over the new school year. Lord give me the knowledge to take care of and teach not just my students, but everyone in the school. Lord use me this year to reach Your people. I am thankful that I know You give generously. Satan you cannot lie to me and give me doubts! Be gone in Jesus' name! God please continue to work on my attitude. Help me to keep my mouth shut and listen more. Goal for the year is to be a listener, thinker (at least 10 seconds), and then talker. God put Your words in my heart so that they come out when I talk and do daily tasks. God help me to do all that I do to the glory of You, the one who made me just as I am capable of handling what You have placed before me. Wow! What an amazing thought! God you made me and placed me where I am. With You I am able to do what You need done even if it is cleaning up the same toys every hour. To God be the glory. Amen!

May this school year be the best every! Please say a prayer for all in the education field. 

Really

I started a blog? What? Really? What was I thinking???

Oh I know I wanted to seek God more and thought a blog would help me stay motivated. I thought about it yesterday as I was driving home from spending time in my classroom. First I was stunned that I hadn't been on Facebook all day and then said to myself, back to the daily grind. Then I felt guilty for not seeking God because I didn't take the time, but God doesn't want us to feel guilt. So while I did not seek God in word or devotion I pray how I went about my day made God proud.

Today I looked at my typical websites that have daily scripture and nothing really stood out to me. I think I'm over doing it. Forcing myself to seek God in my way. So today I am seeking God in other ways. Like in the person who let's me in when I am trying to get over while driving, or in the nice compliment someone might give me. I also want to be able to share God daily. I want my life to be lived in such a way that others know God is the center of my life. I want to stop venting, stop being negative, and look to God speaking and doing things through me. God please use me today in ways that only You need not me. Help me to seek You in all I do and to do all I do to Your glory.

A start

I never thought I would want to blog about my life and what I am doing, but here I am. As I was reading articles on crosswalk.com I felt a nudge in my heart. I being a facebook addict then went to daily scripture app and read what my daily scripture was. Today is was 1 Corinthians 13:6 (NIV). Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. I reflected on this in context to all things going on in my life. God has been showing/telling me it all boils down to love. God is love, His grace is love (thanks Bill!), and Jesus is love. I still have a lot of studying and reflection on this concept, but I believe God is calling us to truly love everyone. Think about it!

I dropped off Liliana to "school" (really daycare) for her second day. She did not want to go and I did not want to make her, but because I love her I took her and walked away while she was crying. She could have stayed home today, but then I would be showing her she had control of me and could tell me when she wanted to go and when she wanted to stay home. As I walked away from her I said to myself "just remember you'll be back in less than 2 hours to take her to the movies." I'm proud that I took her and walked away. Still wondering is she still crying or is she having fun! Guess I'll find out in an hour.

Thought for the moment: How will I should love to all today?