March is dedicated to March madness, and my madness isn't related to basketball, but to pick random subjects to blog about. Today I am going to tell you 45 random things about me, since March is also my birthday month.
1. I am a random person.
2. I procrastinate and I hate that about myself.
3. I believe I have adult attention deficient disorder even though I have never been formally diagnosed.
4. I also have a habit of self diagnosing myself with different disorders.
5. I love the color green. March's birthstone should of be emerald. Especially with St. Patrick's Day being in March.
6. I love useless trivia. I would be a highly intelligent person if my brain wasn't full of useless information.
7. I think about losing weight all the time, but since I procrastinate......
8. I hope someday I can go to Australia.
9. I would love to fly, and in all my 44 yrs I have never been on a plane:(
10. I love my children. I love them more than they will ever know!!!
11. I like to do crafts.
12. I like to read.
13. Spring is my favorite season.
15. I love my job, but wish for more.
16. I have a happy marriage, and a good man.
17. I have a wonderful family on both sides.
18. I like to write songs and poems.
19. Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
20. Roses are my fave flower.
21. I have fibromyalgia.
22. I have a high tolerance to pain.
23. I can ignore people pretty well. LOL
24. I am glad to be saved.
25. I hate to be sick.
26. I don't like the mall. I can tolerate it once in a while.
27. I love the beach.
28. I love junk.
29. I like white gold better than yellow.
30. Mexican is my favorite food.
31. I love the smell of honeysuckle. Especially while sitting outside.
32. I like to cook.
33. I like movies.
34. Tammy Ellis is my best friend.
35. God has blessed me tremendously.
36. Dogs are my favorite pets.
37. Being a grandma is awesome!!
38. I really enjoy helping people.
39. I have a temper!
40. I have a paper fetish.
41. I always wanted a 1967 Mustang instead I drive 2006 Charger.
42. I love the show THE VOICE better than American Idol.
43. Rascal Flatts is my fave. country band.
44. I am a Snooki fan even though she is a wild child.
45. I dread my birthday, but like the attention. LOL
Phew!!! That was hard to do. I hope everyone stays dry if its raining where you are. Stay warm if your cold, and if you are in sunshine you are lucky!!!!
Amy.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Blind Spots
I recently read a post on http://www.bealivingsacrifice.blogspot/ regarding blind spots in our lives. I believe that we should pray, and ask God to reveal any blind spots in our lives to us. He in his mercy will reveal these things to us.
I have also been praying, and asking God to reveal any blind spots in my life. Of course he has done exactly that. I am so glad that God loves us, and wants us to be the best that we can be. My issue was with my tithing committment. I am not going to say that if you don't tithe you are going to hell. That is not my place, but I do know how God is dealing with me on this issue.
I do not have a problem with giving. Atleast, I didn't think I did, however only giving on my terms isn't what God wanted for me. When I give God my first fruits, I am showing God that I love him, and I am trusting him to take care of me. By not giving, or only giving what I feel I can "afford" is not giving God the credit he so deserves. It also shows a lack of FAITH on my part.
If God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? Luke 12:28
When we seek to please God more than ourselves, God will bless you. I should know this by now, so it really makes me angry that I have to learn this principles over and over.
In all things that we do we must it heartily unto the Lord. Not begrudging!!! God is worth is due!!!
I have also been praying, and asking God to reveal any blind spots in my life. Of course he has done exactly that. I am so glad that God loves us, and wants us to be the best that we can be. My issue was with my tithing committment. I am not going to say that if you don't tithe you are going to hell. That is not my place, but I do know how God is dealing with me on this issue.
I do not have a problem with giving. Atleast, I didn't think I did, however only giving on my terms isn't what God wanted for me. When I give God my first fruits, I am showing God that I love him, and I am trusting him to take care of me. By not giving, or only giving what I feel I can "afford" is not giving God the credit he so deserves. It also shows a lack of FAITH on my part.
If God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? Luke 12:28
When we seek to please God more than ourselves, God will bless you. I should know this by now, so it really makes me angry that I have to learn this principles over and over.
In all things that we do we must it heartily unto the Lord. Not begrudging!!! God is worth is due!!!
Friday, January 20, 2012
CUT YOURSELF SOME SLACK
Yesterday, I posted on facebook that sometimes I have a harder time dealing with myself than with others. I was trying to be a little humorous at the time, however there was definitely a lot of truth in that statement.
Sometimes it is easy to look at what we want to change, and forget about the how good we already are. God made us in HIS image. He sent HIS SON so he can understand our humanity. No we are not perfect as Christ is, but HE made a way for us to be as much like him as humanly possible.
So I have decided to cut myself some slack, and be thankful that it doesn't take the perfection of this world to be pleasing to God, and realize HE is who would should be trying to please. If we please HIM we are doing great.
There is a poem, I know that we have probably all heard, however it came on my mind while I was writing this post. It is the The Serenity Prayer.
GOD, grant me the
Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change
Courage
to change the
things I can
and the
Wisdom
to know the difference.
http://www.zarcrom.com/users/yeartorem/serenityprayer.html
Sometimes it is easy to look at what we want to change, and forget about the how good we already are. God made us in HIS image. He sent HIS SON so he can understand our humanity. No we are not perfect as Christ is, but HE made a way for us to be as much like him as humanly possible.
So I have decided to cut myself some slack, and be thankful that it doesn't take the perfection of this world to be pleasing to God, and realize HE is who would should be trying to please. If we please HIM we are doing great.
There is a poem, I know that we have probably all heard, however it came on my mind while I was writing this post. It is the The Serenity Prayer.
GOD, grant me the
Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change
Courage
to change the
things I can
and the
Wisdom
to know the difference.
http://www.zarcrom.com/users/yeartorem/serenityprayer.html
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Welcome 2012
The year of the Lord two thousand eleven is just about to be over and we will be granted, if it be the Lord's will another year. I have pondered all week about the past year, and the impending new year. Everyone feels like the new year is like a new start. It is like a clean slate. Three hundred and sixty five days to try to do something better than what we did with the last three hundred sixty five days.
Many people will make "RESOULUTIONS", and create goals to meet that will most likely be "out the window" in about two to four weeks. We try to change this or that by creating time lines, and high expectations that most of us will never be able to finish. I think we set out with good intentions, but good intentions only get you so far.
Last year I didn't make any resolutions except to try to do my best each day. If I screwed up, hopefully God would grant me another day to try again. I had three hundred and sixty five days to do my best. Did I succeed? Well, not everyday, but thankfully we have a merciful God who forgives us of our shortcomings, and I am blessed to have family and friends who will do the same.
God never promises us a tomorrow. We have one day, TODAY. Matthew 6:34 the bible states: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shatll take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. We do not know what tomorrow holds, but we know if we awake in the morning that we have today.
Many people will make "RESOULUTIONS", and create goals to meet that will most likely be "out the window" in about two to four weeks. We try to change this or that by creating time lines, and high expectations that most of us will never be able to finish. I think we set out with good intentions, but good intentions only get you so far.
Last year I didn't make any resolutions except to try to do my best each day. If I screwed up, hopefully God would grant me another day to try again. I had three hundred and sixty five days to do my best. Did I succeed? Well, not everyday, but thankfully we have a merciful God who forgives us of our shortcomings, and I am blessed to have family and friends who will do the same.
God never promises us a tomorrow. We have one day, TODAY. Matthew 6:34 the bible states: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shatll take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. We do not know what tomorrow holds, but we know if we awake in the morning that we have today.
So, for the days that I am given, I am going to do my best to do what God wants me to do.
- Serve God first by making God my first priority. Am I pleasing God by my actions?
- Seek His Righteousness. Ask God if what I do is okay with him?
- Faith and Stewardship. Procrastination is the weapon of Satan. Follow through and be reliable in all things. Do what I say I will do; don't just say things to please people. If I can't do something don't stress myself out by making plans I can not keep for fear of hurting someone.
- Perserverance. It takes patience to see results.
Yes, I have the same ambitions as most people. Lose weight. Pay off debts. Save money. Be more committed ect.. However, by pleasing God first will allow me to place these goals in the order that is important to God.
No matter what your goals our for the New Year; I pray God blesses each and everyone.
Amy
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
One woman's junk is another woman's treasure.
The idea of using old "things" to decorate my home did not come from the pleasure of inheriting antiques, or being a collector. It came from desperation. I did not have anything, but what other's gave me, and I would shop yard sales to find things I needed.
Now, what was once "junk" has became an obsession. I like yard sales, thrift stores, estate sales, craft malls, and antique stores. Of course I am always looking for a bargain, however it isn't the necessity as it once was. But I rather find some vintage bowl than purchase a new set at the store.
This is why I have named this blog "Divine Desperation." What was once done from desperation turned out divinely. You may not have a knack for the rusty, chippy, or old. That is great for you, but if you hopefully you can appreciate what I am saying.
I tried this blog thing a few months ago, but I didn't know what direction to take. I think I have an idea what I want. I hope you will follow along. I hope to be an actual domain, have photographs, and link up to some of my favorite blogs.
I hope to make this more than a passing fancy. First and foremost I hope to be a light to others for God. I am so encouraged by all the bloggers that expound on their faith. You hear so many negative things about the internet, it is nice to know that there is a lot good on here as well.
Blessings to all.
Amy
Now, what was once "junk" has became an obsession. I like yard sales, thrift stores, estate sales, craft malls, and antique stores. Of course I am always looking for a bargain, however it isn't the necessity as it once was. But I rather find some vintage bowl than purchase a new set at the store.
This is why I have named this blog "Divine Desperation." What was once done from desperation turned out divinely. You may not have a knack for the rusty, chippy, or old. That is great for you, but if you hopefully you can appreciate what I am saying.
I tried this blog thing a few months ago, but I didn't know what direction to take. I think I have an idea what I want. I hope you will follow along. I hope to be an actual domain, have photographs, and link up to some of my favorite blogs.
I hope to make this more than a passing fancy. First and foremost I hope to be a light to others for God. I am so encouraged by all the bloggers that expound on their faith. You hear so many negative things about the internet, it is nice to know that there is a lot good on here as well.
Blessings to all.
Amy
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