I hear so many people speak about how they are jaded by "religion" Or those that go to church out of guilt. This makes me so sad and really hurts my heart.
The God I know is not a God of guilt but a God of forgivness, love and grace.
The God I know does not condenm but is a God who "dared to give it all away for me"
I just find it so sad when I see hearts that have turned from God or hearts that have never even attempted to know Him. The freedom, the joy. A life is better lived when you realize that you belong to this God of Wonders.
I don't know how to change a heart, how to soften ones mind to God. Only God knows. I can only pray for my friends and family. The rest is up to God.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
What I Learned on My Vacation
Well, the long awaited vacation is finally over. It was a week of ups and downs. I have come home and come to many realizations. Here they are in no particular order:
1. The ocean is awful smelly. Having never been to the ocean as an adult, I was a bit surprised when we got off the highway and I got a whiff of the "ocean air." I asked Greg, where is the dump. I was looking for the landfill, when Greg told me that is was the ocean I was smelling. I really hoped he was kidding. Not!!! Even now I can't seem to get the stench off of my things.
2. Kids get really really tired on vacation and 19 month olds are really meant to stay home.
3. I can get by with less makeup. Not on my face of course. I just don't need 25 lipsticks all at one time. I can get by with 2 or 3!
4. Sand and diapers don't mix.
5. Waiting 2 hours for a meal is a waste of time. I will take my mom's spaghetti over a "good" restaurant any day.
6. The greatest truth I learned while away is that you should not look forward to vacation to escape. I did not relax or find the peace I have heard people find (or say) they find on vacation. My real true peace is found in my everyday life. I will take a great church service, a good book, dinner on my deck, or even breakfast at McDonald's any day. These are my true escapes.
The 2 hour church service I attended yesterday does not even come close to a week away. Thinking about God and all of his promises transported me to a peace that money cannot buy. God's promises are for everyday life. I will not wait until I go on some fake vacation to a fake place to be the me I was intended to be. "Vacation Karen" will just be "Plain old everyday Karen"
Oh and one last point: don't forget the eye cream in your suitcase. You really will miss it!
1. The ocean is awful smelly. Having never been to the ocean as an adult, I was a bit surprised when we got off the highway and I got a whiff of the "ocean air." I asked Greg, where is the dump. I was looking for the landfill, when Greg told me that is was the ocean I was smelling. I really hoped he was kidding. Not!!! Even now I can't seem to get the stench off of my things.
2. Kids get really really tired on vacation and 19 month olds are really meant to stay home.
3. I can get by with less makeup. Not on my face of course. I just don't need 25 lipsticks all at one time. I can get by with 2 or 3!
4. Sand and diapers don't mix.
5. Waiting 2 hours for a meal is a waste of time. I will take my mom's spaghetti over a "good" restaurant any day.
6. The greatest truth I learned while away is that you should not look forward to vacation to escape. I did not relax or find the peace I have heard people find (or say) they find on vacation. My real true peace is found in my everyday life. I will take a great church service, a good book, dinner on my deck, or even breakfast at McDonald's any day. These are my true escapes.
The 2 hour church service I attended yesterday does not even come close to a week away. Thinking about God and all of his promises transported me to a peace that money cannot buy. God's promises are for everyday life. I will not wait until I go on some fake vacation to a fake place to be the me I was intended to be. "Vacation Karen" will just be "Plain old everyday Karen"
Oh and one last point: don't forget the eye cream in your suitcase. You really will miss it!
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