Joy

Well,  Joy is my word for this week on a personal level.  Yes, Beneficial is still the word for the week for my Made To Crave Bible study class.  I have to say that I have not done well this week on my Made to Crave resolve.  I have had chocolate not once, but twice!  I know better.  It was not beneficial.  It was sinful.  It wasa fabulous and I savored every bite!  That is, until I got on the scale this morning.  Did I mention that I missed my Zumba classes this week?  Fiddlesticks!  I'll pay for that. 

Lots of stress and depression this past week, so I am having to try to fight it with some key verses.  One of those is James 1:12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.   I have also stood on the following verses:  James 1:2-6  My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.  If any of you lacks widsom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.  But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. Wow!  That says a lot, doesn't it?  Does it touch your soul and mind in some way?  Let me know with a comment. 

On a joyful note, we had breakfast with my father who I call "Pa" yesterday to celebrate his 81st birthday.  What a very cool thing!  A few close friends joined us, others sent notes via facebook and email.  He even got some coconut M&Ms which he loves!   Rexanna was able to be there as well.  She has spent the last week with her dad in town, and will be there next week as well. I have missed her terribly and still do.  I can't wait until she is back home with us.  I know, though, that she is enjoyed her time over there.  She is also very excited because he is going to drive her back and forth to school this next week!  She is very, very happy about that. 

I am looking forward to my Made To Crave Bible study class tonight.  I think I will make some pudding for our snack, or get some frozen yogurt from Wal-Mart since it is reasonably priced, and it is rather warm out there today.  Don't forget, for my ladies who are reading this, our word this week is Beneficial. 

Oh!  Did I mention yet that I got some herbs to plant yesterday?  I finally got my basal, which my close friends know I absolutely love to use in my cooking!  YEAH!!!!!!!!  I also got a tomato plant which I hope the tomato worms stay away from this year.  I also got a Key Lime tree.  Yes, Key Lime.  Hope I don't kill this one.  I think I killed my Meyer Lemon tree from last year, but man!  I got some really sweet lemons off that little tree. May get another one this year if I can find one. Love the smell of the blossoms on these trees! 

Well, guess I better get ready for morning church.  Hope y'all are enjoying my blog notes!  One more thing...  Did I mention that Jim is feeling better?  He mowed my sister, Lavonna's, yard yesterday morning and our yard yesterday afternoon!  Go figure.  He is still recovering, but is happy about his energy level creeping back up.  Praise God!   Talk to y'all later. 

My first Blog

Not sure what I am doing here, but felt compelled to do this.  I am sitting at my new desk (while praying for more work), studying for my Made To Crave Bible study tonight that I lead.  We are on week 5, from Permissible to Beneficial.

It is amazing the things that are permissible that we do/eat/listen to/speak of, but are absolutely not beneficial for anyone.  Do you ever look at the things in your life and say, "you know, that is just not a necessary part of my life and it is not benefitting anyone?"  I would imagine we would all be more clutter-free. 

Just thought I would throw out a thought for today.  Hopefully I can write more later, but being prepared for this Bible study is what I would call "beneficial".  May God bless all who read my blogs and get something beneficial from them.