As I said in my previous post, I am taking the time to enjoy the moment.
Sometimes in times of peace, I subconsciously create drama. It’s in little things. It starts in my mind and manifests itself in my behavior. Perhaps it’s the chaos of my childhood. It’s quite the dichotomy. I seek peace, but I don’t trust it to stay. Yet, peace is something we are to have.
I was talking to God and the message I got back was make the right choices and decisions.
Our decisions both big and small could have enormous consequences.
So, I am trying to be mindful and do the “right” thing. I am trying to think of some examples without sounding pompous or full of myself. That is something else I am working on. Lord Help Today!
Anyway, I have more to say, but I need to get back on the good foot.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
1.17.12
The last several weeks have been interesting.
I started the year off on a high. I was full of assurance and examples of God’s grace, mercy, and blessings.
Then, this little voice in the back of my head started whispering warnings of not knowing what is around the corner. It was like I began looking behind me to see what was going to come and side swipe me. Worst, I began creating drama in my mind.
It’s very interesting. The bottom line is that there are seasons. This is a season where everything is going “right,” which is just a way of me saying I have been get everything I want. This is true in big things and small things.
In moments of immaturity, I sometimes mistake God’s blessings as a sign that He is there for me.
In truth, He is there for me in times of chastisement (am I not a child of His) and in times when I don’t get me way (because I know that there will be a point in time when I have this aha moment of why I didn’t get what I threw a tantrum (stomping of the foot, falling out in tears of hysterics) for.
So, I am just going to sit back and relax and enjoy where I am at right now.
I started the year off on a high. I was full of assurance and examples of God’s grace, mercy, and blessings.
Then, this little voice in the back of my head started whispering warnings of not knowing what is around the corner. It was like I began looking behind me to see what was going to come and side swipe me. Worst, I began creating drama in my mind.
It’s very interesting. The bottom line is that there are seasons. This is a season where everything is going “right,” which is just a way of me saying I have been get everything I want. This is true in big things and small things.
In moments of immaturity, I sometimes mistake God’s blessings as a sign that He is there for me.
In truth, He is there for me in times of chastisement (am I not a child of His) and in times when I don’t get me way (because I know that there will be a point in time when I have this aha moment of why I didn’t get what I threw a tantrum (stomping of the foot, falling out in tears of hysterics) for.
So, I am just going to sit back and relax and enjoy where I am at right now.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Volume XI, Issue I Editor's Corner
Here is the newsletter that was just published in my church's newsletter.
On behalf of the PCC Scroll editing and writing team, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year! Like birthdays, the New Year is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on where we have been and turn our attention to where we are going.
In 2012, the possibilities are endless. Our pastor has declared 2012 to be a year of favor, and I receive it. In 2011, I saw ministries and dreams begin to unfold, and I am very excited to further watch them develop in 2012.
The PCC Scroll is entering into its 11th year! I have kept a copy of each issue, and I was recently browsing through some early issues. It was exciting for me to see how we have grown over the years. Many thanks to all of the editors and writers, past and present! As a member of the current editing and writing team, I am extremely excited about our plans for the New Year.
In 2012, the editing team will continue to produce the Scroll quarterly. We will also publish an anthology of original writings by members of PCC. We will be asking for original submissions in the areas of poetry, short stories, testimonies, and essays. For more information, be on the lookout for emails and bulletin announcements. The deadline for submission will be March 31, 2012. The publish date will be late fall/early winter. In 2013, we plan on publishing an anthology of past “Word of the Quarters.” In 2014, we plan on publishing a book of original recipes! This is very exciting for me! If you think you might be interested in submitting material for the upcoming anthology, please see me.
As the year closes, I have been thinking a lot about timing. There are a lot of things I wanted “yesterday.” I began thinking about my time versus God’s time. I did a Google search on God’s time, and I came across two scriptures I would like to share with you.
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” Habakkuk 2:3
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10
We serve a God who wants the best for us. As it reads in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
On behalf of the PCC Scroll editing and writing team, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year! Like birthdays, the New Year is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on where we have been and turn our attention to where we are going.
In 2012, the possibilities are endless. Our pastor has declared 2012 to be a year of favor, and I receive it. In 2011, I saw ministries and dreams begin to unfold, and I am very excited to further watch them develop in 2012.
The PCC Scroll is entering into its 11th year! I have kept a copy of each issue, and I was recently browsing through some early issues. It was exciting for me to see how we have grown over the years. Many thanks to all of the editors and writers, past and present! As a member of the current editing and writing team, I am extremely excited about our plans for the New Year.
In 2012, the editing team will continue to produce the Scroll quarterly. We will also publish an anthology of original writings by members of PCC. We will be asking for original submissions in the areas of poetry, short stories, testimonies, and essays. For more information, be on the lookout for emails and bulletin announcements. The deadline for submission will be March 31, 2012. The publish date will be late fall/early winter. In 2013, we plan on publishing an anthology of past “Word of the Quarters.” In 2014, we plan on publishing a book of original recipes! This is very exciting for me! If you think you might be interested in submitting material for the upcoming anthology, please see me.
As the year closes, I have been thinking a lot about timing. There are a lot of things I wanted “yesterday.” I began thinking about my time versus God’s time. I did a Google search on God’s time, and I came across two scriptures I would like to share with you.
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” Habakkuk 2:3
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10
We serve a God who wants the best for us. As it reads in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
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