Waiting on God to give you an answer to a prayer ------is like watching grass grow sometime. It takes forever and then sometimes answer come quickly. Stay focused. If you are not sure what God wants you to do, move in that direction But take small steps. If doors are not opening easily, and things going smoothly----back up. If it is God's will things will be easy and smooth sailing. If it is not God's will---everything you try to do will be difficult. You will be trying to force things. Accept things as they are. If it is not meant to be, accept it and going another route. Try something different. Like all the jobs I applied for, I prayed "God, if this is not your will for me or not where you would have me be close the door." A couple of times it got frustrating, I admit. But, that was God's will. I moved on. I think, we sometimes get so tied up in wanting something so bad, we forget about being in the Will of God.
I would rather God disappointment, make me mad, or whatever He wanted than to not be in His will. I know as long as I am doing what God wants me to do, I will be alright, regardless what happens. God Bless you --------------------------------

Hello, it has been along time since I blogged. And believe me---a lot has happened since I last blogged. I have moved, which is a good thing. I am closer to friends. I am in the process of changing jobs, which is going to be a good thing. My church has changed it's name, which is good. Our new church is up and we should be in it in about 5 more weeks. And that is a very good thing. I am excited about all the changes that is taking place. But the most important change and the one that is the most exciting is the move of God that has taken place in our church that last few weeks. There are no words to describe it. Our logo for our church for awhile was "a church in Motion". Well, I guess that really describes us now. You have to understand, you can not get anything out of the spirit realm if you do not do something in the physical. So, if you move in the physical - - - something in the spirit realm will move. So, are you getting it yet? The more people in the church that moved, that actually done something in the physical-----the more something moved in the spirit. Now when the pastor says throw your hands up and start praying---everyone is doing it. Not just five or six people praying and about ten have their hands up. Everybody is holding their hands up and praying. I remember one Sunday I stopped praying and just listened. It actually sounded like there was hundreds of people in our church praying at once. But what I heard was what it "will" sound like when we grow. I thank God for what He has done in my life, my family, and my church family. God is the ONLY one who can fix ALL things. God Bless you----------------

Have you ever just asked God why? Why is this happening? Why has this not happened? Why do I have to do this? Why can't I do that? Why me? Why not me? I have. Just today. I can't help be laugh. Because God has such a way of dealing with us in a few and gentle words. And it will make you sit up and take note. In my vision for myself, what I saw, was not what I thought it meant or stood for. Now I can see my everyday life leading me to my vision. God is so awsome. What is your vision? Is it in line with God? If so, God will eventually show you things you need to know. God bless you -------------------------------------

I just want to tell everyone. CIOC has the best drama team. They were out of school today and they asked if they could practice all day. And that they did. From 10 am til 9 pm, but they take lunch and dinner. So take out about 4 hours. That is dedication. God has His hand on them and fixing to show out through them. If you want to be blesse be at CIOC this coming Friday night and Sunday morning. God bless you-------------

WOW!!!!! We had our Fall Festival this afternoon. The puppets was a big hit. Talked to a lady that I had not seen since we done the Pulse. At the end of the evening, the drama team presented me with a card and roses. Of course, I cried. Then , they want to take pictures. I am sure you can guess what I look like on those. All red--eyes and face. But, that was so sweet of them. God's working in the young peoples lives. I praise God for all He is doing. God bless you.

You know the song, "Going to Another LEVEL"? Well, I have gone to another level. The last two or three weeks God has really been moving. Talking about enlarging territories. Oh, my. God has definitely enlarged my territories. Just from being willing to help, able to give up my free time for God's work, I have been able to work with some awesome teen's in doing dramas. The most important thing is seeing God work in these teens and watch their life change.
Of course, I talk about what I do and my church and what happens at church to the people I work with. One of the girls asked me, "Just what is it you do at your church?" I reply with, I help teach Children's Church on Sundays, I help organize major events(Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Festival), and now with a drama team I meet with them when they practice, and whatever else anyone wants me to do. She wanted to know how I spent my free time. My reply was my time was God's do fill. Someone else spoke up and said, "Mary is most happy when she is doing something for someone else. You can tell that by how she brightens up when she talks about it." She was right. It absolutely thrills me to do something for someone. And God has opened doors for me. I thank Him for using me to help others. And I pray God continues to use me. When He stops using me, there will be something wrong I with or in my life.
We don't see ourselves the way others see us. One person sees me busy and never having time for self. Another sees me busy doing something good for others that also satisfies me. I had never really thought about what I do. I know I could not do what my heart was not in.
May God bless you---------------------------------------

HELLO, since I last blogged I have been to a Women's Conference and we have had a speaker at out church from Kenya. WOW !!! What a month. But, this has all happened since Sept. 22nd.
Yesterday I took out children to a local nursing home. I think I got more blessed by the faces brightening up and smiling than anyone else. The kids enjoyed it too.
I thank God for
Abraham. Abraham's family blessed the world. God used Abraham's family to establish principles. Methods change but principles never change. Principles of truth, righteousness, holiness, purity, morality, and family values, have not changed over the years. Abraham maintained a right relationship with God. Where Abraham went, he built an alter. Abraham maintained a spirit a generosity. The age we live in is cured with selfishness. Abraham was generous toward God and also to others. Abraham maintained a disciplined household. In Genesis 18:19 God says "For I know him." God is saying, "I know Abraham. I know his heart, how he feels. I know Abraham's head, I know what he thinks. I know Abraham's home, how he acts." God is an all knowing God. He knows how we feel, how we think, how we act, and how we react.
Three things to be done in every home:
1. Establish God's way.
2. Exercise God's wisdom in managing your family.
3. Exemplify God's will.
Our families need the same priorities, the same patterns, and the same principles that Abraham's family needed. They are not going to come from a book from the best seller list. We get them when we are on our face before God at an alter of prayer. Make a certain place in your home an alter area.
May God bless you----------------------------------