For three days in a row the Lord has been showing me the same thing - through three different ways - maybe I'd better get my act together and listen...

Day 1: got an email from a friend. She says, " I have a desire to start a private blog, a place to encourage one another in "the work of our hands" - the daily chores that are a part of serving the Lord and the families we have been given by Him."

Day 2: God's Word. I am reading in Leviticus about cleansing from leprous disease. What strikes me in reading chapter 14 is how much one must do when a house is infected with leprosy... that even with things the Lord is very systematic and specific with what is to happen. They even made sacrifices for the atonement of their houses - their vessels, their clothing, the walls! I am struck by how much God cares about the holiness of the things in my house.

Day 3: Sunday meeting. This really handsome guy is speaking :) and mentions this (not the focus of his message, but an aside - that I'm sure was meant just for me - not from my husband, but from the Lord) "We can do everything for the Lord's glory...(list of items)...even cleaning your house..."

The truth is, I do find these things to be mundane sometimes...okay - MOST of the time... and I don't love doing the dishes, the laundry, cleaning the toilets. Do I do them? YES! Do I try to find ways to enjoy them? YES! Do I slack off? Absolutely!!! Is that glorifying to the Lord - NO! So, what I have to do is be real with the Lord and be willing to change - maybe the Lord will change my love for chores - He could do that - probably won't - because then I wouldn't really be learning my lesson... I know that I can't listen to the Lord and then NOT be changed... the scripture warns against that. So, I am almost hesitant to admit to myself that the Lord is telling me something, because I am lazy and don't want to work harder... but that IS what He is telling me... and so I need to learn diligence, perseverance, LONGSUFFERING :) Even though it may take my whole life - because that's how long it has to last!

What to say???

Sometimes, I just don't have anything that I think would be of interest to others to say... lately, I've had lots, but just not the time. And sometimes I wonder, what's the point? I'm always asking Scott if I should just delete the whole thing and not bother - but I enjoy from time to time checking up on how you all are doing (although I confess it's only once in awhile). I just can't afford the time to be on the computer...

But lately, the Lord has been showing me alot - I've had precious times in the Word and I find that every day I want to share it with all of you - like maybe it would be life-changing, even if we've all heard it before. Truthfully, sometimes, I wonder if it matters. It seems like people like to see pictures, hear funny things the kids say, get recipe tips, etc... but the responses to a spiritual thought are more rare. Many of you have said the same thing to me - and it can be discouraging. The thing is... I know you, I know you care... and I know that I am not one to comment much... like I said, I don't spend much time... just give a quick glance here or there. And Scott reminds me - it's not about the comments you get back... I mean, do I say things to impress - absolutely not... if one person would take it and ponder it and be blessed, than maybe it is worth it... because even though I love the pictures, the funny quotes, the recipes, etc... and as much as those things are a real part of life - how much more part of my life is the Lord Jesus and what He is showing me daily! So, how could I blog and not talk about those things in my life?

So, when I have time, you may be hearing more from me - if you want to, that is!

And, if you are looking NOW - it will take a few minutes, but here goes....

Sometimes it is just so hard to get through to people!

Everyone say Happy Birthday to Scott!!!

pray for the gospel in Albuquerque, NM this week!!

If you have a heart for these things, please pray for lives to forever be changed by the gospel this week. The "Good News on the Move" team is down here for the week and I with them.

Pray that souls will be saved, saved will be built up, saved will be sent out, that souls will be saved!!

Thanks and Praise the Lord for what He is mighty to do!

Scott