Words of Wisdom

"I think if we were given the Scriptures, it was not so that we could prove that we were right about everything. If we were given the Scriptures, it was to humble us into realizing that God is right, and the rest of us are just guessing."
- Rich Mullins

Thank You, God, for Sunday

Today I was able to help out with the toddlers in the nursery. They are so sweet and they always make me think of my children when they were young. I'm so glad I can spend the time with them, and that their parents can have a safe place for them to play while they worship.

When I was on my way home, a song came on the radio that reminded me to keep things in perspective. With work being so busy, sometimes it's hard to just let go so I can relax in my Savior's arms. The song is by Nichole Nordeman and is called Brave. The chorus goes:

"So long status quo, I think I just let go, You make me want to be brave
The way it always was, Is no longer good enough, You make me want to be brave"

When I searched the web to find the words, I came across another song by Nichole Nordeman that really brings the truth to the forefront. I hope those of you that read this think about these words, and if you have not yet let go and let Jesus lead your life, that you will.

What If
For a friend who thinks this Jesus stuff is nuts

What if you're right?
And he was just another nice guy
What if you're right?
What if it's true?
They say the cross will only make a fool of you
And what if it's true?

What if he takes his place in history
With all the prophets and the kings
Who taught us love and came in peace
But then the story ends
What then?

But what if you're wrong?
What if there's more?
What if there's hope you never dreamed of hoping for?
What if you jump?
And just close your eyes?
What if the arms that catch you, catch you by surprise?
What if He's more than enough?
What if it's love?

What if you dig
Way down deeper than your simple-minded friends
What if you dig?
What if you find
A thousand more unanswered questions down inside
That's all you find?

What if you pick apart the logic
And begin to poke the holes
What if the crown of thorns is no more
Than folklore that must be told and retold?

You've been running as fast as you can
You've been looking for a place you can land for so long
But what if you're wrong?

Nichole Nordeman

Organize - Simplify Redux

Well, all good intentions don't always pan out! My plan for this year was to organize my life and surroundings, and to scale back and simplify. However, it seems that in the last few months, things have gotten much busier - both at home and at work! So - so far, that hasn't worked out!

I had a huge project at work preparing a new building for occupancy and getting all of the equipment and software needed for the employees to use, which is still going on. That, coupled with smaller projects and routine day-to-day stuff, has given me LESS time to relax.

Oh well, that's the way it goes sometimes. I guess God has a lesson for me in here somewhere! But I am still trying to de-clutter and slow down. Maybe after April when the dance show I am in has finished.

Speaking of the dance show, it has been so much fun getting back into my tap dancing! We have a GREAT dance to the song "Save my Soul" by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, a neo-swing band. Funny, my husband and I saw them up in Reno (what a fun show that was!). The choreography is awesome - really fun to do!

I've also just completed a special scrapbook/photography project for a wonderful woman at work who has retired, and have been working on the Boy Scout Troop's scrapbook. Can't wait to finish so I can work on our family albums! I especially want to get to the Disneyland Trip for the 50th Anniversary. That one will be really FUN to do!

God has been so good to me and has blessed me with the time and ability to do all of these fun things, but most of all has blessed me with a wonderful family and friends to share this all with. I thank him for Every New Day He gives me. He is truly an awesome God.