where does the time go??
lots has happened lately (more on that when i have more time) but here's the latest pics of the princess. :)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
snowy again
oh, we had such lovely days of warm weather and sunshine - right in the middle of february! - and it was wonderful. and now the snow is back. this is what february is supposed to be like. i know it. but i can't help but be disappointed. ugh. i just can't wait for spring. when the grass is green and the flowers bloom. when we'll be getting ready for the arrival of carrie's twin girls!!
i may hate the snow, but i know it's just for a little while longer. and i can still wear my flip flops most days anyway. :)
i may hate the snow, but i know it's just for a little while longer. and i can still wear my flip flops most days anyway. :)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Psalm 73
God, You are truly good to Israel; to those whose hearts are pure. But I almost gave up my faith; I came close to stumbling. I wanted what selfish people had, especially when I saw their prosperity.
They don't have the pressures I have, they have strong healthy bodies. They don't let ethics bother them, nor do they have everyday problems. They show off their selfish pride, they will not stop at violence to get their way. They lust for everything, there is no satisfying their evil desires. They scoff at everyone else, they willingly use violence to get their way. They claim to be bigger than Heaven, they think everything on earth belongs to them. They have deceived people to believe everything they say.
They say, "God doesn't know everything, The Most High doesn't know what I do." Lord, these are arrogant people who have a life of ease, because of their money.
But, Lord, was I wrong to stay pure; when I denied myself the pleasures of evil? I have had trouble all day long, every morning I face a different trial. If I have the attitude of the wicked, I would have betrayed Your children. I try to figure out why the wicked prosper, but I only become more confused.
Then I come into Your presence in the sanctuary, and I understand their future destiny. Now I realize they are on a slippery path, they are heading toward eternal destruction. They will die and instantly be punished, and will be consumed by terror. One day, Lord, You will arise, to punish their sinful desires.
Lord, I acknowledge how bitter I had become, my whole outlook was poisoned by hatred. I was reacting like a dumb animal, I didn't know what I was doing. Nevertheless, I will still follow You; You have always held me with Your right hand. You have guided me with Your counsel, and one day You will receive me into glory.
I don't have anyone in Heaven but You, I desire nothing on earth but You. My flesh will get weak and my heart will fail, but You are the strength of my life. Those who will not follow You will perish, because You will destroy those who reject You. But it is good for me to be near You, I have made You my shelter; I will tell everyone of Your works.
They don't have the pressures I have, they have strong healthy bodies. They don't let ethics bother them, nor do they have everyday problems. They show off their selfish pride, they will not stop at violence to get their way. They lust for everything, there is no satisfying their evil desires. They scoff at everyone else, they willingly use violence to get their way. They claim to be bigger than Heaven, they think everything on earth belongs to them. They have deceived people to believe everything they say.
They say, "God doesn't know everything, The Most High doesn't know what I do." Lord, these are arrogant people who have a life of ease, because of their money.
But, Lord, was I wrong to stay pure; when I denied myself the pleasures of evil? I have had trouble all day long, every morning I face a different trial. If I have the attitude of the wicked, I would have betrayed Your children. I try to figure out why the wicked prosper, but I only become more confused.
Then I come into Your presence in the sanctuary, and I understand their future destiny. Now I realize they are on a slippery path, they are heading toward eternal destruction. They will die and instantly be punished, and will be consumed by terror. One day, Lord, You will arise, to punish their sinful desires.
Lord, I acknowledge how bitter I had become, my whole outlook was poisoned by hatred. I was reacting like a dumb animal, I didn't know what I was doing. Nevertheless, I will still follow You; You have always held me with Your right hand. You have guided me with Your counsel, and one day You will receive me into glory.
I don't have anyone in Heaven but You, I desire nothing on earth but You. My flesh will get weak and my heart will fail, but You are the strength of my life. Those who will not follow You will perish, because You will destroy those who reject You. But it is good for me to be near You, I have made You my shelter; I will tell everyone of Your works.
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