The still small voice....

I was off from work today and I had felt a pulling in my spirit that has more then likely been there all along but I have been too busy to respond. I felt the Lord beckon me for two minutes of my time. It has been a very long time since I set apart time to spend with Him. I settled myself into my chair with a devotional that my son got me for Christmas a couple of years ago, I had to start somewhere. I open to the devotion for today and it was about some women who supported Christ's ministry. My first thought was ok so we're talking money...great! As I read my heart was being prepared to if you will' put your money where your mouth is.

I learned that because of the life changing encounters with Christ these women out of grateful hearts chose do to what ever was needed in the ministry of Christ. I read through the three page devotion and was asked a question,

Are you satisfied in your heart that you are giving as often as God desires you to give? Now I know that the devotion was speaking of supporting ministries that have touched your life but I did not sense that was the point being driven home with me. I closed in prayer being grateful for the opportunity to serve Him. I then proceeded to go about my day, knowing I had been set up to be obedient. I was cautious to be aware of what might come my way. 

As the day went on God brought a need before me and the still small voice spoke and said can I use you? I was quick to say yes Lord. The Lord spoke an amount to me and I was ok with it. I wanted to balance my check book before I went to the bank  to send out the blessing. When I finished balancing the check book there was an overage of the exact amount of what the Lord spoke to me. This overage occurred back in October! He provided before I even knew there was a need. Yes once again He showed me that If I am obedient  to the call He will provide! I thank God that He still chooses to  use me even when I may have strayed from drawing close to Him like I should! It is always great to bless people but this time of year always makes blessing others a heart racing experience! Thank you Lord!

The joy in my heart.

Well the house is quiet and there isn't a single toy laying around and I must say I don't like it. My daughter and grandkids have gone back to Virginia after being with us for two weeks. I know at times it was crazy around here but I sure do miss them coming to let us in after work and say hi Grandma, hi Papa followed by leg hugs. As early as I have to be to work I go to bed the same time the babies go to bed, one of the last nights they were here I got into bed after saying goodnight to everyone and my granddaughter came into my room, covered me up tucked me in and kissed me goodnight....priceless and always a memory in my heart! I will wait with joy in my heart for their next visit! The end is yet to be written...