Saturday, January 30, 2010

Joshua 1:9

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
This verse certainly gives me much comfort. I have gone through a lot in the past couple of years. I got engaged in November 2007 and planned a wedding for a year. I married my husband, Brian, in December 2008. Days after returning from our fabulous Hawaiian honeymoon, I moved across the country to Indiana to make a new home with Brian. Months after moving to Indianapolis, we packed up and moved again to Fort Wayne. They say the 3 big stresses of one's life are: Moving, Marriage, and Having a Baby. Well I experienced two of those back to back. I have to say, I was an emotional wreck at times. But God, my amazing husband, my fantastic family, and great friends have gotten me through my stressful and hard times. This verse always comes to mind when I am having a hard time, anxious about something, or just need some comforting. God is always there. Not when it is convenient for Him...but all of the time. He is available 24/7 and I am so unbelievably grateful for that. What particular verse gives you comfort and encouragement?

Friday, January 29, 2010

"You can do all the planing you want, but if you don't take action, all your planning will be in vain and nothing you do will flourish."
I often make plans. I am a huge planner. My personality requires me to plan ahead if I am going to be a happy camper. Usually, I also take action. I like to see my To-Do list get accomplished...it lifts a huge weight off my shoulders. However, there are certain tasks that I plan and plan and plan for but nothing gets done. I may think I have run out of time, but in reality I have time to do those things I have planned months for. For instance, I have planned and planned for several scrapbook pages that I have yet to sit down and "scrap"! It's just silly. What do you plan and plan and plan for yet don't accomplish or even take action towards?