Don't look at the cliffs

From Jesus Calling

by Sarah Young

Follow Me one step at a time.  That is all I require of you.  In fact, that is the only way to move through this space/time world.  You see huge mountains looming, and you start wondering how you're going to scale those heights.  Meanwhile, because you're not looking where you're going, you stumble on the easy path where I am leading you now.  As I help you get back on your feet, you tell Me how worried you are about the cliffs up ahead.  But you  don't know what will happen today, much less tomorrow.  Our path may take an abrupt turn, leading you away from those mountains.  There may be an easier way up the mountains than is visible from this distance.  If I do lead you up the cliffs, I will equip you thoroughly for that strenuous climb.  I will even give My angels charge over you, to preserve you in all your ways.  

Keep your mind on the present journey, enjoying My Presence.  Walk by faith , not by sight, trusting Me to open up the way before you.

Why do I ever rely on anything else?

As I continue my study in Isaiah, God continues to reveal Himself to me and I find myself wondering...

...why in the world do I rely on anything but HIM?!

my God....

Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand - Is 40:12

Can you imagine? The oceans are measured in the hollow of His hand!!  

And marked off the heavens by the span

the "span" is the measure from tip of your pinkie to the tip of your thumb with your hand stretched out.  So, He measures the HEAVENS with His hand!!  Who else can do that?

And calculated the dust of the earth by measure

the DUST of the earth...how could you measure that? 

He can.

Why in the world do we turn to each other, to ourselves, to things we make of our hands instead of Him?  It seems so silly as I realize that I can never wrap my mind around how big He is.

And yet, this same, big, awesome God promises to take care of me..

Is 41:10

Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you , for I am your God.  I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Why do I look anywhere else?

Project 365 - Week 4

 Week 4.

Well, this week was much slower for me.  My house got some much needed attention and so did the laundry!!!  :)

We are having crazy spring-like weather...in January!!!  I am working on my 2011 P365 book and by this time last year we had had snow, huge hail, tornadoes and more snow.  So wild.

Here's my week:

Sunday

Another concert today!

This time the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra did a side-by-side concert with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra...it was amazing!  Jared even had a solo!  

 Monday

I was making bread today and when I returned to the kitchen later, I found that Jason had been playing with the cornmeal left on the pizza peel.  Seriously, that boy can turn anything into art!

Tuesday

I wen to a Norwex Micro-fiber cloth presentation tonight at my friend Lori's house.

Seriously, these cloths are amazing.

 

This is me putting butter all over the window.

Then with TWO swipes of the cloth and just WATER...the window was squeaky clean!!!!

I am completely sold on this product!!

Wednesday

This is a very common sight at my house lately.....

...the start of the artisan bread I am making!!!!

Thursday

Today was a rainy, dreary day.

So, I made a big pot of Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup.

Perfect.

Friday

My Norwex micro-fiber cloths came today!!!

I am so excited about these...they are amazing!!

If you want your cleaning to be revolutionized..google it!!

Saturday

 Today was a baking day.
I made two rustic apple pies for a dinner tomorrow, two loaves of artisan bread and caramel sauce to top the apple pies.  I really love days like this!!  Then alyssa came over to learn how to play spades.  One of her aphasia patients wants help so that she can play with her family.
It was a pretty good day!!

So what has your week looked like?

 

Do you not know?

My bible study of Isaiah has taken me to chapter 40 this morning.  

What a beautiful chapter and words I need to remember always...

Do you not know? Have you no heard?

The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired, His understanding is inscrutable.  

He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power.  

Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; 

they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.

Isaiah 40:28-31

project 365 - Week 3

 Week 3.

First, I need to apologize if I didn't comment on your post last week.  There were several of them that blogger would not allow me to comment....frustrating!!!  It's good to see so many of you back for another year!!

My week was much better this week but still crazy busy.  Seems like we have started out 1012 with a bang and it is not going to slow down for a while.  So I guess I better just get a good grip and hang on!!!

Here's my week:

Sunday

  We had the honor of being part of the ceremony anointing elders for the Korean church that meets at our church.  It was also a celebration of their 2nd year.  It was a bit hard knowing what was going on...seeing as the whole thing was in Korean!!!  But the food afterward was A.MA.ZING!!!

Monday

 I finally found a recipe for Chicken Pot Pie that my whole family liked!!!!  Seeing as it is one of my favorites, I am very excited!!

Tuesday

I spent the evening wrapping utensils for the Tim Hawkins dinner on Friday....250 didn't seem like so many until we started wrapping!!!

Wednesday

 several years ago when I was having a hard time with parenting, a good friend of mine brought me a bouquet of sunflowers.  I had said that I wanted off the parent train and she told me that since I couldn't get off, maybe she could make the view a bit nicer with the flowers.  Recently, I commented that I wanted off the parent train again.  This week she showed up with this sweet figurine....now my view is always nicer!!!

Thursday

I spent the day serving with Samaritan's Feet.

You can find out more about that day HERE.

Friday

Tonight was the night!

After months and months of planning, the Tim Hawkins concert was here.  I was in charge of the VIP dinner for 250 people.  It went so well and Tim Hawkins was hilarious!!!

Saturday

Today Jared had his all-region band concert.

Another last....and probably the best all region concert yet.  It was awesome.

Hope you had a great week!!!  Link up!

Samaritans Feet = amazing day!

Last fall, Jared and the HS band was asked to head up a project for Samaritan's Feet in Little Rock.  Samaritan's Feet has a goal of putting 10 millions shoes on kids around the world. You can read about the organization and their story HERE.

So, last fall the band started promoting....

On 11/11/11 at 11am, they would pass a shoe around each classroom to raise $$ for shoes for needy kids in Little Rock.

The Band even performed barefoot on a cold Friday night in support of the project!

And then on 11/11/11, the shoes were passed around and these kids raised over $4,000 for Samaritans feet!! That money was enough to purchase over 300 shoes for needy children in our area....300!

But it wasn't over.  Samaritan's Feet is not just about getting shoes to children.  It is about showing the love of Christ to each one.

Thursday this last week, about 33 kids from our school went to a location on the other side of our city and....

...washed the feet of 300 children.

That simple act had a huge impact and opened the doors to talk to many of them about the love of Jesus.

They were able to develop friendships during the time it took to size the kids, walk them to a new location, wash their feet and fit the shoes.

And the kids got to experience being served on a very basic level....maybe for the first time.

 Each shoe was imprinted with John 3:16 ... another opportunity for the kids to share how much God loves them!

 Even the Little Rock police department got involved.  How cool is that?!!

Can you imagine the feelings of the kids that had their feet washed by a police officer?

 But probably the sweetest moment for me was watching this young lady from our school take this little one aside to share Christ with her and pray with her.  Both were completely blessed by the other!!

It was truly an amazing day.

And I was so honored to be able to be a part of it.

Project 365 - Week 2

 Week 2.

Wow, this was a crazy busy week for me and I am glad it's over!!!

Lot's of unexpected twists and turns.  It didn't help that I spent most of the week recovery from my drive to Siloam Springs...it POURED the entire 7 hour trip.   And on the 3.5 hours back it not only poured, there was a dense fog.  It was probably one of the scariest drives I have ever had.  I was very sore the rest of the week from being so tense.

So I hope you all had a smoother, more relaxing week than I did!!

Here's mine:

Sunday

One thing I love about this time of year is the Ruby Red Grapefruit I can find in the grocery store!

  I love them!!

I love to peel them like an orange and eat them that way.

Monday

 The Fine Arts Council at our school is hosting Tim Hawkins next week.  We have almost sold out 1400 tickets!!!  I made posters today to walk the carpool line at school for a last minute push to sell those last tickets!

Tuesday

 Jason is moving home for a semester.  Alyssa and I drove up today to help him move all his things home. Before we left, we stopped for coffee with him and Andi at Pour Jon's.

Have you ever seen one of these timers?  It times how long tea, french press coffee, etc need to steep.  very cool!!

Wednesday

We've been able to enjoy our fireplace a couple of times this week!  

**don't look at the mess**

Thursday

  Jason cut his thumb this morning trying to slice some bread.  He ended up with 3 stitches.  But I did enjoy seeing him sit on the scooby doo table!!!

Friday

On my Friday breakfast date with my husband and had these.  These are the best grits you will ever taste!!!

Gouda grits.

My mouth waters just thinking about them!!

Saturday

Finished this book today.  It's the 2nd book in the Hunger Games series.  Wow.  Very good and very intense!!!  Can't wait to get to the 3rd!

So how was your 2nd week of the year?!!  link up and share!!!