IKEA

YAY! Today I'm going to IKEA with Kristin and her adorable 20month old son Wyatt. I'm getting my book shelves for the dining room. Sooo excited! The house is finally coming along. I will be so stoked when we're no longer living out of boxes and shuffling one mess from this corner to that closet in search of things. I will also be checking out the various storage options they have because I have decided to attempt Sue Patrick's Workbox System. With me working so much lately (again today) I need a better system for the boys to ensure everything is done. I'm looking forward to setting up my own system and getting the boys more organized.

Shelly




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. James 1:12



Why does God bring tests into our lives?

Is it because He wants to give us a hard time or embarrass us?



No. It is because God wants us to learn. He wants us to mature spiritually. God wants us to learn to trust Him, even when we don’t understand Him. He wants us to be patient with Him, even when He doesn’t work according to our schedules.



The Bible says, “For whom the Lord loves He chastens . . .” Hebrews 12:6. Although God will discipline you when necessary, the word chasten also means “to train.” God wants to teach you. He wants you to grow.



He loves you so much that He will bring a series of tests and lessons into your life to whip you into shape. Those very tests, those very difficulties, and those very obstacles all can be indications of God’s love for you.



When you start to cross the line and do something you shouldn’t, God's Holy Spirit will be there to convict you. When you try to do something that you know is wrong and God puts an obstacle in your path, it is because He loves you.



The times you should be concerned are when you can do things that you know are wrong and feel no remorse. But when you know something is wrong and struggle with it, that is a sign you are a child of God and He loves you enough to show you when you are going astray.



Instead of seeing God’s chastening as an intrusion in your life, welcome it. And be thankful He is looking out for you.



Pastor Hersch