Living Relentlessly

"To live in My presence consistently, you must expose and expel your rebellious tendencies. When something interferes with your plans or desires, you tend to resent the interference. Try to become aware of each resentment, however petty it may seem. Don't push those unpleasant feelings down; instead, let them come to the surface where you can deal with them. Ask My Spirit to increase your awareness of resentful feelings. Bring them boldly into the Light of My Presence, so that I can free you from them.

The ultimate solution to rebellious tendencies is submission to My authority over you. Intellectually you rejoice in my sovereignty, without which the world would be a terrifying place. But when My sovereign will encroaches on your little domain of control, you often react with telltale resentment.

The best response to losses or thwarted hopes is praise: THE LORD GIVES AND THE LORD TAKES AWAY. BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD. Remember that all good things - your possessions, your family and friends, your health and abilities, your time - are gifts from Me. Instead of feeling entitled to all these blessings, respond to them with gratitude.

Be prepared to let go of anything I take from you, but never let go of My hand!"

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Resist [the devil], firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 

1 Peter 5:6-7, 9-11

I'm Back!

I actually need this blog back in my life! I surely have taken a hiatus from writing (just on here!) but need it back in my life. It allows me to share that no matter what joys DO come in the morning!

It's 7:15am on a Sunday morning and my coffee mug is already empty, which means I've been up for a while! I just toss and turn all night until the clock has a godly hour on it, meaning I can get up and not have to excuse myself for getting up at some ungodly hour. But have no fear, I LOVE MORNINGS! I do! It's my favorite time of day! Align that with a crisp, foggy, fall morning and it's called an obsession!!! This is my favorite time of year....

As I was perusing the archives of posts last night I found this fantastic fun fall post!

September 28, 2011

well, i love the fall season for many reasons, but there are 10 more particular reasons i like the season.  we have had a late summer here in Spokane...just this past saturday we had a 90 degree day.  for all my western folks, please be jealous.  but don't worry it rained here all day monday and everyone thought they were melting...pansies!  but here are twn reasons why i LOVE fall...

10. pumpkin spice lattes/apple cidar
9. blankets are needed to be wrapped around me at all times
8. i don't have to think about what i'd look like in a two piece
7. the beautiful colors
6. football season, which for me means family, friends, and food
5. running in the crisp, cold, morning
4. children & adults can get away with dressing like professional medical staff with absolutely no education to back up their Halloween costume
3. sweaters and sweats and sweatshirts and slippers and bathrobes

2. this picture...

and lastly....

1. MY BIRTHDAY!!!!  October 26

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Yes it's true - 6 days and counting until my 27th birthday. 27 years come and gone just like that! But if I'm honest with you, I'm not even thinking about my birthday this year...I keep forgetting it's coming. And for those of you that know me this is ABNORMAL behavior. October 1st I usually start a countdown, making sure everyone I come in contact with knows how many more days until my birthday. It's the one day I can get away with being the center of attention (even though I still struggle with it on that day - ha!). But this year seems to be a little different. My mind is elsewhere - why be selfish about a day that is all about me when those I love are fighting for their life?! 

My birthday wish list (other than a NikeFuel Band):

1. That the Lord's will be done
2. That miraculous healing occur
3. That familial wounds be bandaged
4. For a stronger, even more powerful marriage

Have a blessed Sunday!

Caring Bridge

It's been since February since I last wrote in here!

Not cool, Megs, not cool...

But it saddens me as it has been an outlet, a joy, and a hobby of mine to write!

I have temporarily given it up though in order to spend my time focusing on my studies and doing other things, such as creating and maintaining my Mom's Caring Bridge site.

I encourage you to follow me [and my family] on this journey of faith...perseverance...endurance...triumph...tears...and love...

Loves.

Megs

Susie Kay Smith