There's no time like snow time....

... Okay, so the weatherman didn't exactly get it right... but we did get snow. Beautiful, white fluffy snow. It's the kind of snow that is pretty to look at, great to make a snowman out of, and heavier than all git outs to shovel... LOL! School was out on Friday, and I was caught up at work, so I stayed home with Austin and we had a Mom and Austin snow day. Hadn't had one of those...in I don't remember when. Oh, we did the stuff we had to, laundry, cleaning, cooking... but we laughed, we sang, we watched movies, we really ENJOYED being together. To hear my son sing Amazing Grace as he's cleaning his room... did this momma's heart good!

So many times we let the weather put a damper on our plans, spirits and overall "stuff" we think we must get accomplished. But God sometimes has a bigger plan, huh? As I sat and looked at the snow and enjoyed the time with my family... I began to praise and thank God for giving us this snow and allowing the time to slow down and realize the blessings He has bestowed upon me, my family and my friends. Quite honestly, God knew I needed this time right now in my life... I've been through a valley of sorts as of late. I love the Lord, but let's face it, sometimes doing the Lord's work isn't always easy. God has renewed my strength and given me a refreshened spirit to continue on the next path of my journey.

Came across this verse in my quiet time today...."Create in me a clean heart of God, and renew a steadfast spirit with in me!" Psalm 51:10

Snow is like that... clean and pure. God gave me this time to enjoy the snow.... and refresh my spirit. He always knows what we need, huh? There's no time like snow time!

Memorizing Scripture...

... yes, it's one of the 2010 "goals" that I have set for myself, to memorize two Bible verses a month. I started this week.
"Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phillipians 4:5-6. This is one of my favorite verses and offers wisdom and encouragement. We are to take everything to God, nothing is too small for Him to handle, and He wants that relationship with us. Sometimes I forget that my God wants my "junk"...even the smallest of things... but He loves us, He's crazy about us... and He is just looking for a reason to bless us!
I'll be starting on a new verse every 2 weeks, feel free to join me or just follow along. The Bible tells us to hide His word in our hearts so that we may not sin against God. What better way to do this than to put that scripture in our hearts and minds for quick reference?