Maybe I am crazy

Just kidding about the title. But, tonight I am sitting here thinking about being "forged by fire." That is what the last couple of weeks have been like. I am hoping that is a positive outlook. Some may think I lack insight into the positive. Especially if I vent. My poor friend listened to me vent for 15 minutes. Her response: "You need a break honey." Okay, perhaps so. I just don't know if there is a break in my forecast. So, I trudge on, saying to myself I will be made stronger through this. I don't know that anyone's life is a bed of roses all the time. I had so many cheerful months recently. Now, is just a small blip on the radar of life. I know God will get me through it. I am not Job, however I find myself turning to the words in the book of Job for insight from the Lord. He knows what is happening and He knows what the end result will be. In the meantime, I am ever-grateful for the constant prayers of those who care about me. I am ever-grateful for the sweet, loving words of my children and most of all I am ever-grateful I have the Father to turn to for comfort.

A little fodder for the soul

Today's entry is inspired by Max Ludado's Grace For The Moment. For April 20 he has given thought to The Fire of Your Heart... He asks what ignites the fire of our heart and give several examples. For me, it is writing. What is it that you love to do? He asks us to seek out the things that are important to us and pursue them. I have chosen to pursue my dreams. Have you? The scripture reading of the day for this particular inspirational thought is: My God, I want to do what you want. Your teachings are in my heart. - Psalm 40:8 Perhaps, God has created the fire in your heart and you are afraid to succumb to it. Seek His wisdom and He will guide you through that fear. He knows what will happen just as He knew what would happen with His Son. He knows what is best and we need to always keep that at the forefront. He loves us. May you feel His hand in yours, helping you along the way in each step you take toward the fire of your heart.