After I posted about all the transition yesterday, I was reminded three different times, through three different people of the same verse. "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7 I love when God makes Himself overwhelmingly clear. May I always have a listening ear.
What anxious thoughts or situations do you need to give to God? He's waiting to hear from you.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
I'm Back!
Okay, all I can tell you is that there has been a ton of transition for the Carlson clan lately. It's all good, but life is a little crazy lately. Have you ever had a time where several changes hit at once? It's enough to make the control freak in me go berserk!
Rick has interviewed for a promotion at work. Everything looks to be headed in the direction of him being offered the position. The catch? We have to get our house fixed up and on the market so that Rick can get to work sooner should he be called in. We have wanted to move for quite some time, but are concerned about how to time everything. School has begun. Should we work on the house over the winter so it's ready to go on the market in the Spring? Do we just get it on the market now, when it needs a lot of work? I really don't want to move in the middle of the school year. The questions just seem to keep coming.
Abby and Matt are so excited about their teachers this year. Matt actually has the same teacher that Rick had for third grade. I don't know what she's doing, but I have never seen Matt so eager to complete his assignments. Abby is in the gifted program. I'm so happy for her. This will probably sound strange, but I'm looking forward to her being challenged. Unlike her mom, school has always been pretty easy for Abby. I want her to be challenged so that she actually learns some study skills and how to work through difficult things.
As for me, I have taken on the position of Children's Ministry Director at church. I'm excited to have the opportunity, and overwhelmed all at the same time. I just need to spend some serious time with Jesus and jump in with both feet. This morning was my first Sunday on the job, and it was busy. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it, eventually. I'm grateful to have people around me to help me through the transition.
As for blogging, I will try to get back into the swing of things. Back to tackling the changes...
Rick has interviewed for a promotion at work. Everything looks to be headed in the direction of him being offered the position. The catch? We have to get our house fixed up and on the market so that Rick can get to work sooner should he be called in. We have wanted to move for quite some time, but are concerned about how to time everything. School has begun. Should we work on the house over the winter so it's ready to go on the market in the Spring? Do we just get it on the market now, when it needs a lot of work? I really don't want to move in the middle of the school year. The questions just seem to keep coming.
Abby and Matt are so excited about their teachers this year. Matt actually has the same teacher that Rick had for third grade. I don't know what she's doing, but I have never seen Matt so eager to complete his assignments. Abby is in the gifted program. I'm so happy for her. This will probably sound strange, but I'm looking forward to her being challenged. Unlike her mom, school has always been pretty easy for Abby. I want her to be challenged so that she actually learns some study skills and how to work through difficult things.
As for me, I have taken on the position of Children's Ministry Director at church. I'm excited to have the opportunity, and overwhelmed all at the same time. I just need to spend some serious time with Jesus and jump in with both feet. This morning was my first Sunday on the job, and it was busy. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it, eventually. I'm grateful to have people around me to help me through the transition.
As for blogging, I will try to get back into the swing of things. Back to tackling the changes...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Reversal of Destiny
Session Six took some work, but watching it all come together at the end was so worth it. Learning about the reversal of destiny was really interesting. Beth touched on this, and I think it needs repeating: Sometimes god uses the very thing that we thought we would be the end of us to his glory. What an awesome reversal of destiny. Nothing is wasted. I don't know about you, but I'm glad for that.
Share what you consider to be your reversal of destiny in the comments this week. I will get back on track and actually post on Tuesday next week. It will be the first day of school, so I'll have a nearly empty house. Oh, the mixed emotions that come with that day!
Share what you consider to be your reversal of destiny in the comments this week. I will get back on track and actually post on Tuesday next week. It will be the first day of school, so I'll have a nearly empty house. Oh, the mixed emotions that come with that day!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Waiting On The Lord
We have reached Session 5 of Esther. May I just say that this week's homework was wonderful and excruciating at the same time. I have been shown some things I really need to work on. God has provided the opportunity to do just that. On the one hand, it would be nice to not have to put into practice what I learned so quickly. On the other, at least I'm able to handle it while the lessons are still fresh in my mind. As I learned in this week's video session, God is all about timing.
I loved the reference to Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." I realized how often I have thought that meant waiting on a certain event or person. When what it really means is to wait on God while I wait for whatever I seem to need/want to happen at the time. I think learning all these things and then going out and living them is what working out our salvation is all about.
Have a great week! See you next Tuesday.
I loved the reference to Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." I realized how often I have thought that meant waiting on a certain event or person. When what it really means is to wait on God while I wait for whatever I seem to need/want to happen at the time. I think learning all these things and then going out and living them is what working out our salvation is all about.
Have a great week! See you next Tuesday.
Monday, August 10, 2009
What Encourages Me
I read about a challenge on a brand new website http://www.incourage.me/ I am going to post about something that is a great source of encouragement. Hearing about a friend named Lisa and her significant other each making a decision to accept Christ as Savior is an encouragement to me. I pray that God would continue to increase Lisa's desire to learn more about the Bible. I loved hearing the excitement in her voice. Lisa, your enthusiasm is awesome! Thank you for calling to share the news with me. You have an incredible journey ahead of you.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
It's Tough Being a Woman in the Tight Fist of Fear
I'm so grateful for this session today. I don't know about you, but sometimes I just need the Lord to make something abundantly clear to me. I have had so many reasons of late to be in the tight fist of fear. This morning I woke up and decided I had a choice to make: I could either give into the fear, or face the situations head on. I made the choice to face them, and I met with this session along the way. Thank you, Lord! I could go on and on about all the ways this week's session was just what I needed, but I won't. I would just encourage to take the courage given to you by your Savior, and run with it. He is with you all the way. Have a great week; see you next Tuesday!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
For Such A Time As This
We've finally come to what is probably the best known verse in the book of Esther. Esther 4:14 says "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" For all intents and purposes, Esther had the weight of the Jewish world on her shoulders. I can only imagine what must have been going through her mind. It's tough being a woman thrown a giant-size weight. I'm looking forward to learning more about this challenge placed before Esther as I go through this week's homework.
Watch for answer's to these Principal Questions as you complete your homework this week: 1) Was Mordecai the only one in such a grief-stricken condition? If not, who were the others and exactly what did they do? 2) Why do you think Mordecai refused the change of clothes? 3) Why did Esther think Mordecai was asking too much? 4) What were the consequences of not approaching the king? Which side seems to offer the greatest risk? 5) What special significance did the fast have that you might not have thought about?
Thank you for sticking with this study. I know it takes a good chunk of time to do the homework and view the sessions, but it is so worth it. Keep on keeping on. I'll post again next Tuesday.
Watch for answer's to these Principal Questions as you complete your homework this week: 1) Was Mordecai the only one in such a grief-stricken condition? If not, who were the others and exactly what did they do? 2) Why do you think Mordecai refused the change of clothes? 3) Why did Esther think Mordecai was asking too much? 4) What were the consequences of not approaching the king? Which side seems to offer the greatest risk? 5) What special significance did the fast have that you might not have thought about?
Thank you for sticking with this study. I know it takes a good chunk of time to do the homework and view the sessions, but it is so worth it. Keep on keeping on. I'll post again next Tuesday.
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