enjoying the journey

I feel like God really wants me to share this with everyone....so here goes.
Now that Katelyn is almost 3 months old she is beginning to express herself more which means when she is not happy she'll let you know. She has become quite the diva as she is increasingly fussy. As you know this can make it hard to get things done, as I am a person who makes a list for the day and doesnt feel good unless I've accomplished that list. For the last couple of days I've had to ignore my obsessive need to clean or finish prodjects, and really concentrate on making sure Katelyn is happy. This has made me kind of depressed, as I wonder how long this phase will last. Well, I was laying in bed last night and tuned into TBN (yes, God can use anything for good) and Joyce Meyers was talking about how many people are so obsessed with reaching their goals or destination in life they forget to enjoy the journey. She said that we become frustrated, depressed, or unsatisfied when we CHOOSE to focus on what we need, want, or wish we could do. When you focus on these negative thoughts it allows the devil to steal your joy. It sounds so simple and obvious.....but then why are so many people unhappy and depressed? Right then, I felt the conviction of the Holy Spirit. I thought about how ungreatful I was being to God when he has given me the desires of my heart and beyond. I've been praying for this beautiful baby for years and now I'm concerned about getting petty tasks done?!! Hello! But isnt that the way it goes? So, I decided to really make an effort everyday to CHOOSE to focus on all of the blessings I've been given. I'm going to try and live in the moment and be greatful and satisfied no matter what. I want to enjoy the journey more and not be as concerned about the destination. I CHOOSE not to worry or allow myself to become so stressed...because God has never failed me yet and I know all the struggles in life only prepare me further to be the woman of God He has called me to be. I challange you to try to focus on the positive aswell. Don't let the devil steal your joy. You could be missing out on all the awesome things God has prepared for you to experience that day regardless of whether your in the "wasteland" or in the "promise land".

The Dream Giver Group

We just started The Dream Giver DVD series at our church. We would like to hear what is going on in each of the members lives as we go down the path to each of our dreams. God has specific purposes for each of us--small daily assignments, and large life-long assignments that are inherent deep with-in. This series helps us to get to those assignments, with the Dream Giver's help. Let us know what you thought of Sunday nights group, and what you hope to get from this ministry.