I agree with Kathy. I liked what she wrote about the truth in God and it setting you free. While it may seem hard to avoid sin, the truth (God) will help.
After five hours of studying, I'm finding it hard to think of something that has turned out unsatisfying. Maybe all of this school work... but the end is in sight!
Praises: John's AMAZING first semester is law school and it being my LAST semester in graduate school. Jack is doing much better at his house training (while we're in Lansing anyway) and will now go to the door when he has to go poop! yayy!!
Prayers: For John to learn to give his worry's about school and grades to God. For my Aunt and cousins to continue the healing/greiving process after the death of my Uncle. For Grandma Kirsch. Ben and the new babies to come this 2010! :)
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." I think that it is often easier to close our eyes from the truth than to stand up and confront what we are afraid of, or what we just don't want to hear. Because we all have different opinions and views on life, it's easy to put the blinders on avoid conflict and negativity, when really, these new ideas may give some new meaning and thought to your life. When I first began making my career choice as a nurse, I was excited about working as an aide at the hospital. I was miserable all summer. The hardest part wasn't finishing the job, it was admitting I needed to change my major. Now that I have, I couldn't be happier.
Praises- Graduating early in December, Ed's success at Alma and graduating in April
Prayers- To be successful with my first patient in the clinic this year. Rachel (family friend) to keep fighting through her heart condition so she can come home from U of M peds. To be more accepting of others instead of turning them away.
I love this verse...I love that the truth (god's word) is in the the bible and it is all there for us anytime. It is our instruction manual on how to live our life. How cool is that! The truth WILL set you free. Amazing peace is with that verse! We just need to trust god in all that we do.
We had our life group last night for church and one of the guys said they were trying to figure out what there families mission statement would be to tell there kids. We thought what a wonderful idea! So we talked about what is something we would want our family's mission statement to be. That is the core of our family to always go back to. Very quickly Brian said to Trust in god with everything we do and not to worry. And looking back since we have been married that IS our mission statement. We have trusted god with everything....and taken lots of risks and we have been blessed because of it.
So this verse is perfect! When I start to worry I try to remind myself worrying is a sin, that means I am not putting all my trust in god. So this year especially there is going to be no worrying in 2010 --- remind me of this when I start to worry! : )
We are having an AMAZING 2010 so far! Lots of praises:
I was offered a job next year as the PM Preschool Teacher at our church's preschool. A nice 11:45 - 2:45 job (class time - I know I will be working more that that!) I am so excited and same time SCARED it will be six years since I have worked!
We just signed our lease for a BEAUTIFUL Three bedroom apartment about two miles away from where we are now. Jacob will go to a new school next year, but it is a another great school. Very close to the church and gym! YEAH! We move FEB 6TH!!! - time to get packing!
LOVING - all the new little blessing's in our family! Little Benjamin and Olivia so cool to see on skype! Super excited to have another nephew coming and can't wait to find out what Bill & Christin are having TODAY!
Prayers - Smooth transition to new place and that the new job will all fall into place with someone to be able to pick Jacob up from school for that last 30 mins till I get home. My brother is moving back to MI so prayer for them as the move and plan there wedding for this coming summer.
I really responded to what Mindy had to say :) So often, I feel like I worry about things that are completely or partially out of my control, and in the end, when I let go and trust, it turns out to be fine....just what was meant to be, whether it was what I expected or not, and that somehow, I have more than what is required to respond to it well. I so admire Bill because he has a great way of trusting that everything will be fine and that God won't give us anything we can't handle...I feel like I have learned to be more like this because of him, and want to become even more so as our marriage and faith grows :) This John verse really speaks to all of the worry I feel like I have sometimes, and that once I (and we as a couple) become closer to God and the truth, I will be more free from that worry.
Praises: -We are having a boy!!! I know you all know, but we are just SO excited :) -I am finally getting into the groove of my job. As a first year teacher, there is so much to do and learn, and I finally feel as though I have my planning, paperwork, and teaching in a place where I want to consistenly improve, but don't feel like I am drowning :)
Prayers: -For my sister's surrogate: she had the transfer last Thursday, and we will find out whether she is pregnant on the 26th! -For Bill and I as we continue to think and plan for the arrival of our first little one! -For Amanda that she has a healthy and smooth pregnancy :)
I agree with Kathy. I liked what she wrote about the truth in God and it setting you free. While it may seem hard to avoid sin, the truth (God) will help.
ReplyDeleteAfter five hours of studying, I'm finding it hard to think of something that has turned out unsatisfying. Maybe all of this school work... but the end is in sight!
Praises: John's AMAZING first semester is law school and it being my LAST semester in graduate school. Jack is doing much better at his house training (while we're in Lansing anyway) and will now go to the door when he has to go poop! yayy!!
Prayers: For John to learn to give his worry's about school and grades to God. For my Aunt and cousins to continue the healing/greiving process after the death of my Uncle. For Grandma Kirsch. Ben and the new babies to come this 2010! :)
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
ReplyDeleteI think that it is often easier to close our eyes from the truth than to stand up and confront what we are afraid of, or what we just don't want to hear. Because we all have different opinions and views on life, it's easy to put the blinders on avoid conflict and negativity, when really, these new ideas may give some new meaning and thought to your life.
When I first began making my career choice as a nurse, I was excited about working as an aide at the hospital. I was miserable all summer. The hardest part wasn't finishing the job, it was admitting I needed to change my major. Now that I have, I couldn't be happier.
Praises- Graduating early in December, Ed's success at Alma and graduating in April
Prayers- To be successful with my first patient in the clinic this year.
Rachel (family friend) to keep fighting through her heart condition so she can come home from U of M peds.
To be more accepting of others instead of turning them away.
I love this verse...I love that the truth (god's word) is in the the bible and it is all there for us anytime. It is our instruction manual on how to live our life. How cool is that! The truth WILL set you free. Amazing peace is with that verse! We just need to trust god in all that we do.
ReplyDeleteWe had our life group last night for church and one of the guys said they were trying to figure out what there families mission statement would be to tell there kids. We thought what a wonderful idea! So we talked about what is something we would want our family's mission statement to be. That is the core of our family to always go back to. Very quickly Brian said to Trust in god with everything we do and not to worry. And looking back since we have been married that IS our mission statement. We have trusted god with everything....and taken lots of risks and we have been blessed because of it.
So this verse is perfect! When I start to worry I try to remind myself worrying is a sin, that means I am not putting all my trust in god. So this year especially there is going to be no worrying in 2010 --- remind me of this when I start to worry! : )
We are having an AMAZING 2010 so far! Lots of praises:
Kids doing great, loving Basketball, Coach Pitch, Ballet & Tap! (nope I don't sleep!)
I was offered a job next year as the PM Preschool Teacher at our church's preschool. A nice 11:45 - 2:45 job (class time - I know I will be working more that that!) I am so excited and same time SCARED it will be six years since I have worked!
We just signed our lease for a BEAUTIFUL Three bedroom apartment about two miles away from where we are now. Jacob will go to a new school next year, but it is a another great school. Very close to the church and gym! YEAH! We move FEB 6TH!!! - time to get packing!
LOVING - all the new little blessing's in our family! Little Benjamin and Olivia so cool to see on skype! Super excited to have another nephew coming and can't wait to find out what Bill & Christin are having TODAY!
Prayers - Smooth transition to new place and that the new job will all fall into place with someone to be able to pick Jacob up from school for that last 30 mins till I get home. My brother is moving back to MI so prayer for them as the move and plan there wedding for this coming summer.
I really responded to what Mindy had to say :) So often, I feel like I worry about things that are completely or partially out of my control, and in the end, when I let go and trust, it turns out to be fine....just what was meant to be, whether it was what I expected or not, and that somehow, I have more than what is required to respond to it well. I so admire Bill because he has a great way of trusting that everything will be fine and that God won't give us anything we can't handle...I feel like I have learned to be more like this because of him, and want to become even more so as our marriage and faith grows :) This John verse really speaks to all of the worry I feel like I have sometimes, and that once I (and we as a couple) become closer to God and the truth, I will be more free from that worry.
ReplyDeletePraises:
-We are having a boy!!! I know you all know, but we are just SO excited :)
-I am finally getting into the groove of my job. As a first year teacher, there is so much to do and learn, and I finally feel as though I have my planning, paperwork, and teaching in a place where I want to consistenly improve, but don't feel like I am drowning :)
Prayers:
-For my sister's surrogate: she had the transfer last Thursday, and we will find out whether she is pregnant on the 26th!
-For Bill and I as we continue to think and plan for the arrival of our first little one!
-For Amanda that she has a healthy and smooth pregnancy :)