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.

So, for the days that I am given, I am going to do my best to do what God wants me to do. 

1. Serve God first by making God my first priority.  Am I pleasing God by my actions?
2. Seek His Righteousness.  Ask God if what I do is okay with him?
3. 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.
4. 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

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