Bitterness like a wild fire

I am so amazed these days at just how many people are bitter and do not even realize it. I was not so long ago and can be again not so very far into the future if I choose not to stay in the word and not have connected time with the Lord. Yes I said choose because it is a choice to stay in the word and to keep that most important relationship alive. God never turned his back on me I was the one who stopped listening.

I have been so awakened to the fact that just one bitter comment to the right person can spread like a wild fire through a community of believers and we women are wonderful kindling for those fires if we do not mind our testimonies. Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the Lord. And your thoughts will be established. Not one word in that verse says anything about complaining to friends and you will feel better, just vent it out or anything even similar yet, It has been recent that I have heard several sisters in Christ complaining.

I understand that sometimes things need to be resolved but the Lord is clear that is supposed to be done with the parties directly involved not anyone in the hall or anyone we can call. I am sad for these ladies because they have given into the anger of the situations and stirred the coals of bitterness with a result of a constant burning. The true joy comes when we realize not everything has to be an argument and we submit to authority. It is not easy but it is a sweet gift we can give to those in leadership. Until next time.

Thoughts and Prayers,
Kim

Don't panic!! God already has it handled!!

Have you ever been on a roller coaster and the moments leading up to the long climb when everyone is handing over tickets, loading up and securing belongings? The anticipation of the fear and thrill and fear then thrill. Well that is where I am at these days.

We got the official word that hubby has no more job and now we start the long climb to where ever the Lord has for us to go and how ever he would have us to get there. I will attempt to share my heart any wisdom, tears and gut level honest experiences that I can. It is my intention to be a blessing and share my heart with you along the way.

I almost feel flippant when friends say I am so sorry because I am so focused on all of our recent blessings and how the Lord is growing us as a family that I forget about the job situation. My usual response is "oh the Lord has that handled already", and he does I know it in my soul but I still need to be on guard always and prayed up in a constant state of seeking him. There can be "nothing between my soul and the savior" I

I am very excited to see what the Lord has in store for us. What a wonderful journey. Until the next episode sweet dreams.

Thoughts and Prayers,

Kim