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TAKE A LOAD OFF

Why is it so hard, sometimes, to let go, and let God!!

Sometimes I feel as if the

weight of the world is on

my shoulders, don't you?

Controlling people, circumstances, and outcomes has become too exhausting for me and I experience intense anxiety when I try to be in charge of more than I'm meant to handle.

Trusting God lifts my load, and His sweet peace and rest become available to me when I relinquish control and allow Him to do what He does best... Be Himself...the Source and Sustainer of my life!!

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

Where...Lord?

Decisions are part of our life every day.

Which road am I going to choose to take today?

God's hand has clearly guided me in the many decisions and circumstances in my life. I can look back and see how obvious His involvement was in guiding me, and I recognize His purposes even in those times of hurt and distance from Him.



I want to live with a God-consciousness every day; an awareness of His presence
in everything I do. I know it will alter my choices in books, movies, conversations, friendships, spending money, and so much more. The outcome will be a life well-pleasing to Him.


Lord, today let me see You when You are moving and hear You when You are speaking. May Your presence become so evident today that I am steered clear of mistakes that I would make if left to my own natural self. Guide me through today as I make the choices and decisions that are in the path in front of me.

Just for Fun
Where is your mobile phone? Purse

Your hair colour? Brown
Your mother? Loving
Your father? Strong
Your favourite thing? Grandchildren
Your dream last night? None
Your dream goal? Travel
The room you're in? Happy

Your hobby (hobbies)? Music

Your fear? Failing
Where do you want to be in 6 years? Here
Where were you last night? Sister's
What you're not? Quiet
One of your wish-list items? Kitchen
Where you grew up? Vale
The last thing you did? Ate

What are you wearing? Jeans
Your TV? On

Your pet? Fish
Your computer? Slow

Can't live without? Jesus
Your mood? Great

Missing someone? Yes

Your car? Red
Something you're not wearing? Shoes
Favourite shop? Graples

Your summer? Short
Love someone? Yes

Love/Hate Relationship? Exercising
Current addiction? Facebook
Your favourite colour? Red

When is the last time you laughed? Tonight
When is the last time you cried? Don't remember

Try to use just one word when answering the questions. Leave me a comment if you take the quiz!!

HE IS LIKE A TREE...

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.

He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.

Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgement,
nor sinners in the assemble of the righteous.

For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.

PEANUT BUTTER CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES

1/2 C Chunky Peanut Butter

1/2 C Shortening

1 C Brown Sugar

1 Egg

1 tsp Vanilla

1 tsp Baking Soda

1/8 tsp Salt

1 1/4 C Flour

Granulated Sugar

1 Recipe Peanut Cream Filling (below)

1. Preheat oven to 350. In bowl beat peanut butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl. Beat in baking soda, salt, and as much flour as you can. Stir in any remaining flour.

2. Form dough into balls, using a level teaspoon each. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Flatten by making crisscross marks with tines of fork dipped in sugar.

3. Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack; cool.

4. Spread one teaspoon Peanut Cream Filling on flat side of half of cookies. Top with remaining cookies. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days. Freeze unfilled cookies up to 1 month.

Makes 4 dozen sandwich cookies.

Peanut Cream Filling:

In medium bowl whisk together 3/4 C Chunky Peanut Butter, 3/4 C Marshmallow Creme, 3 Tbs Milk, 3/4 tsp ground Cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground Cumin. Gradually whisk in 3 Tbs Powdered Sugar.

MAKING COOKIES WITH AMY

Amy and I decided to get ambitious today and make a new cookie recipe with 6 kids underfoot!!

Actually it was pretty easy as the 4 girls were upstairs watching a new DVD while the boys played downstairs and then sampled our finished product!!

I will post the recipe for these cookies later!

A HERITAGE FROM THE LORD

One thing I have loved since I was little, is to hear stories from my parents about their childhood. Especially as I get older, it becomes even more important for me to take time to listen and learn even more about what was important to them and how God worked in their life, because learning more not only helps me relate to them better, but also helps me appreciate all the things that make them who they are today!! I also realize that it is important for me to share some of the same things in my past with my children and grandchildren in order to pass down the Lord's goodness and guidance along the way.

What a blessing to have been raised in a Godly, Christian home!!

What a heritage from the Lord!!