Romans 8:38-39 "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God this is in Christ Jesus our Lord"

Today I was blessed with the opportunity of going to God's recognized house of worship. It was an emotional service for me.  The end of the "out of control" series, the message impacted me deeply and brought out a lot of held-in emotion for me.  God is in control and he holds all life in his hands. The sermon was calling us to recognize that we don't control all aspects of our life, and to accept it. To let go of the discouragement was the major part that struck me.  When I think about what I feel I can't control, and try to think about what's in God's control, I feel helpless.  I like the idea that I don't need to feel helpless, and that when i feel completely in God's love and faith, I won't have to.  With time, I'm going to accept God into my life entirely, and I'm sure when it happens I won't be stuck anymore. In my struggles, I'll learn to let time run its course, and understand I don't have to do it all alone. Thanks are given to the power & faith I feel when I let God into my life. I'm grateful to be able to feel like I don't need to know the answers for once in my life. Thanks be to God. So I pray today for patience & those in similar situations. In his name, I pray. Amen.

"Your life may be the only Bible some people read" --unknown

^^I found this amazing quote at the beginning of the summer. When I saw this quote, it really registered deeply. The power in the meaning of your life being the example some people live by....when you have something like the  Bible in comparison to your life, it's a powerful feeling.  Another really great quote I found resonated almost as deeply with me: "To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are."  When you are like me, constantly wishing you could step into a new body..it's a great way to get some appreciation and perspective. Generally, the theme of this particular entry is appreciation for the life God so generously gave us.  On the one hand, your life comes with the power with which you lead by example, and on the other hand there is a great need to be aware of the gift you were given.  It is always humbling to be reminded of the things we take for granted.  So I pray for everyone to appreciate their lives and the lives of those around. In his name I pray, amen.