I'm Reminded

For some reason this morning I went to the book of Job. I've read the book many times but today I only read Chapter 1. In the last 9 verses (14-22) Job experienced devastation. I had underlined some things previously that once again stuck out to me that I read repeatedly. As I looked up and began to meditate on the events that took place in the same day and time, I went over in my mind that first the Sabeans attacked and carried off Job's oxen and donkeys. They didn't stop there, they killed his servants who tended to these animals and only one messenger escaped to tell him. This particular messenger didn't even get finished speaking before another messenger escaped the fire of God that fell from the sky burning up the sheep and the servants when he was interrupted by the third messenger who came with the news that the Chaldeans formed three raiding parties (tells you about the abundance Job had) who carried off the camels and killed the servants. Then there was the fourth messenger who interrupted with the news that a mighty strong wind from the desert swept through causing the four corners of the house to collapse on all of his children which took their lives.

Okay, I can't even grasp this. At times I think I can because of my own circumstances. Here's what I was reminded of....Job fell to the ground, which to me is a natural response, however, when he fell to the ground he didn't scream why God, why me, how could you let this happen, I can't take this, etc. No, he fell to the ground IN WORSHIP. Major lesson to be learned. I have fallen to the ground in desperation many times, more so than I have fallen IN WORSHIP, unfortunately. God forgive me!

The last verse says, "in all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing." Once again, I'm guilty of this too.

I'm so thankful for the reminder this morning that regardless, good or bad, I need to fall to my knees in worship more often than I do and I should never blame God for the bad things that happen.

I hope that the one reading this is reminded of our brother, Job's response.

Blessings,
Kim

"A Mother's Song"

I see your mommy when I look at you
The cute things you say, the sweet things you do
I see your mommy when she was too was three
She’d too want a kiss, when she skinned her knees

I see your mommy when I watch you sleep
That beautiful face, my heart skips a beat.
I see your mommy in your innocence
She as a child is still now my princess

Rememberin’ about yesterday my how the years have flown
I can’t believe she has a son, raising him alone
In ways she’s still my little girl, I guess because I’m mom
It’s hard to give my baby wings but she too is now a mom.

I see your mommy when you stare at me
The way that you smile, a treasure I’ll keep
I see your mommy when you fall and cry
You both get back up, give it one more try.

I see your mommy when I comb your hair
You and your mommy, you make quiet a pair.
I see your mommy, when you run to me
I wish your mommy, still lived here with me.

Rememberin’ about yesterday my how the years have flown
I can’t believe she has a son, raising him all alone
In ways she’s still my little girl, I guess because I’m mom
It’s hard to give my baby wings but she too is now a mom.


5/3/08
I wrote this for Lori and gave it to her for part of her Mother's Day gift.

Charlotte, NC

Well, it's been a while since I've posted anything because life has certainly been full for a long while.

Nine of us went to Charlotte, NC this past weekend to see Priscilla Shirer and Vicki Yohe. Priscilla is expecting with her third child and she's absolutely gorgeous. She is a walking Bible and it's evident that she seeks God wholeheartedly and knows Him intimately. Vicki Yohe is incredibly talented and her personal testimony about her adopting two children was very touching.

Thursday and Friday were two of the most relaxed days I've had since.... well, I can't even remember. On Saturday, I could tell I was headed back home because things began happening on the way back. I was able to take it in strides and with laughter due to my relaxing and non-stressful two days that I once again, am extremely thankful for.

I posted pictures on myspace for those of you who read this and would like to be my friend on myspace.

I hope you have a blessed week and I hope to get back to the weekly blog entries if at all possible.

-Kim

Can We Talk? New study by Priscilla

Hey girls,

The new study by Priscilla is out!!!! We'll try and plan on doing this study sometime in the near future. You can check it out on Lifeway's site.



Also, be sure and invite a friend to the upcoming conference. Penny found out that there are still a lot of tickets available for the conference at the end of this month in Charlotte, NC. You can purchase these through Lifeway.

Worship Leader for Conference

This is a video I found dated November 2006. I wanted to post this because some of you have never heard of Vicki Yohe who is going to be leading worship at the conference we're going to at the end of the month. Enjoy.

Conference in Charlotte, NC

Psalm 71:1-16

I must confess, today has been a very difficult day for me. I can't really go into it at this point but I thought someone else might be struggling so I wanted to share with you what I found. As I was looking out one of the windows on the back of my house, praying as earnestly as I knew how I happened to look down and found the March issue of "The Daily Bread." Because my eyes were filled with tears at the time, I couldn't focus on what month it said on the front of the cover. As I was staring into the gray sky with such depth, trying to see if I could reach God with my eyes the thought came to mind, "why are you looking so hard into that big sky as if you are searching for God when He's right here."

I finally focused on the "Daily Bread" booklet and thought, this can't be a mistake in my finding this so of course I turned to today, March 14. The passage is Psalm 71:1-16. When I read the first half of verse 1, I knew it was no mishap that I found it.

If you are struggling over a situation that has taken you by storm or caused your faith to waiver, I want to encourage you to turn there and read all 16 verses. It took me a while to get through them because I had to make many of these verses a prayer.

Be encouraged!
Kim