I Want to be a Sucess Story

I hear all of these wonderful stories of people having a baby after trying for x number of years or after having x number of miscarriages.  This is happening to lots of people I know and friends around me.  I wonder if I will ever be a sucess story?  It just might not be as I imagined......

We are finally open to wherever this journey takes us.  Right now we're on this road but we're not opposed to taking a different route. 

Being patient and waiting on God's pefect timing is sometimes difficult.  Jon is the most amazing and wonderful husband in the world.  I don't think a lot of marriages could survive what we have been through.  I thank God everyday for him.  When I think about my relationship with God and my husband two years ago and now - I can see an amazing change - in a great way.

Wow!

I got up early this morning and watched Joel Osteen (only 2nd time I've done this).  It was one of those times where I felt like the message was speaking directly to me.  I've been stuggling with feeling bitterness lately.  The message was about how those in heaven cheer us on.  We are not alone in our stuggles. 

Joseph had terrible things happen to him.  God turned it around for Joseph. Don't give up on the promise God made us.  Job received twice the promise after his troubles.  God turns it around for us.  The part that really hit home for me was a story he shared about a woman that had 7 miscarriages.  She believed in God's promise.  She gave birth to twins.  I think that's a great visual of receiving twice the promise.  I want to plant that seed in my spirit of believing in God's promise. 

To see a summary or to listen to the message see below:

http://www.joelosteen.com/Broadcast/VideoStreaming/Pages/VideoStreaming.aspx

It’s always a great encouragement and comfort to know someone has been in our shoes whenever we face challenging times. Knowing that others have been there, faced that and, with God’s help, victoriously overcame obstacles, gives us that extra boost of confidence; and we’re reminded of God’s great faithfulness.


The Bible is filled with such great men and women of faith who were champions in life. Hebrews 1:12 says, “Since we are surrounded by this great cloud of witnesses, let us run our race.” You are not alone in your race of life. You have all of heaven cheering you on each day, filled with saints of old who know what it means to persevere and live a life of victory.

Let this message encourage you and remind you that you have the greatest support system there is backing you up each day. Nothing that you face in life is new to God or a surprise to Him. He has been giving strength, wisdom, endurance and supernatural power to others who’ve lived before you since the creation of time. When you live life knowing that all of heaven is cheering you on, you’ll go further and accomplish more than you ever thought possible!

Contest

News Channel 3 has a contest for teachers and schools. On WREG News Channel 3 a number will flash on the screen at 6AM, 6:30am, and at 10PM.



The 3rd caller will give the name of their favorite teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal or principal. WREG gives $300 to that educator! At the conclusion of the contest, WREG will pick 3 schools to win the Grand Prize of $3000 each. Contest ends March 2. This is a great way to get money to the classroom and school – please participate. Right now I'm thinking of the many things I could buy for my students with that money (more leveled reading books to use in groups, math manipulatives, supplies, etc.)  If you have a chance to vote for me I'm at Greenbrook Elementary (Southaven, MS).  Thanks so much - it means a lot!

We Anticipate The Day

We Anticipate the Day
By:  Mark Brydges

To the precious soul we will someday know
We would have loved to see you grow
Following the weeks and months to the day
When you entered this world without delay
O' what a joyous time this would have been
But our God allowed your life within
To rise in Heaven
To be with him

You have bypassed this life of strife and worry
You have seen God's face in all his glory
How can we be sad as we know his love
Will guide your life in the realm above

Dear precious soul
What a blessing you are
And we will always remember you near or far
A day is coming sooner than we know
When we will be united in Heaven's continuous glow
For our God promises to those He loves
A wonderful reunion with those above
So we celebrate your life and anticipate the day
When we meet face to face in Heaven
And there forever we will stay


I read this and thought it was beautiful so I wanted to share. 

He Never Lets Go of Me

I was driving home and was listening to KLOVE.  "You Never Let Go" by Matt Redmond was playing.  This is one of my favorite songs.  I have heard the song several times before but, this time hearing those words in the chorus sent tears running down my cheeks.  There have been times during the past couple of years that I have turned away from God but, he has NEVER let go of me.  He has always been with me.  Below is the chorus of the song:

Oh no, You never let go


Through the calm and through the storm


Oh no, You never let go


In every high and every low


Oh no, You never let go


Lord, You never let go of me

YOU NEVER LET GO LYRICS - MATT REDMAN


“Search me and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and LEAD ME in the way everlasting,” (Psalm 139: 23-24.)