SANCTUARY... AS THE STORMS RAGE...

KETCHUP AND MUSTARD SATURDAY

Catch Up and Must Do

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"...for it is GOD WHO WORKS IN YOU to will

and to act according to His good purpose."

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I have tried, more than usual, this week to be aware that God is working in me and through me. Our memory verse has reminded me that He is my constant companion, whether I feel like He's there or not.

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Throughout my life, I have found that the more I am in tune to God and His working in and through me, that the storms seem to rage even more. As I have focused on this memory verse this week, the storms have been over the top in almost every area of my life. There have been many temptations for discouragement, doubt, anger, frustration, and just quitting. Then, a still small voice reminds me that "WORK IS MESSY... EVEN GOD'S WORK".

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Yesterday, God gave me several amazing encouragements in my work as a teacher. He confirmed for me once again that He is working in me and that my life is about His good purpose (in His timing). I will say this, I will basically not get a Spring Break this next week when the rest of the university does. There are some "have-to's" that will give me an opportunity to shine for Him.

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As the storm at the cross raged before Him, Jesus said, "Father, not my will but Thine!"

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As the storms physically rage outside our home today and in my daughter's body... as they rage in other ways through family and work, I choose to say, "I don't wanna' but I'm a gonna!"

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I choose this day to remain a SANCTUARY - PURE AND HOLY, TRIED AND TRUE... WITH THANKSGIVING...

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As I was finishing up writing this post, w received this link from Steve's Aunt Kathryn. "Let the little children lead..."