God gives "The Ultimate Prize" JESUS

So, my last blog was on 2/17/11.  I could not wait for Friday, 2/18/11 to come and then the weekend.  My co-worker and I worked the grand opening of the Moon Township High School.  We helped to make food, and I spun this wheel and kept saying "Spin and Win", "Spin and Win a Prize", "Spin the Wheel & Win a Prize".  It is amazing how many people listened to me and came over to "Spin & Win".

With God, you do not have to "Spin & Win" a prize.  God gave the ultimate "Prize" to us, and it is FREE for the taking.  All you have to do is ask Jesus to come into your heart, soul and mind.  He will be there.

My pastor and friend, Mark, sends a weekly Worship Ministry Devotional.  I would like to share the one I received in today's email.

http://worshipministrydevotions.com/devos/146mnjuzs.pdf

"Tending Our Spiritual Fire"

This reminds me that we must be "right with God" in order to fuel our spiritual fire to others.  I think of God as my constant friend and companion. 

I had a brief conversation with one of my co-workers today.  My co-worker asked me if I talk to God.  If God was right in my office.  I told them I always talk to God, and God is everywhere.  He is my constant friend, and He is with me at all times.  My co-worker told me they thought that was good.

Yes, it is good that my God (and your God, too) is with me and with you at all times.  It is a comfort to know how he loves me so very much, and he will help me when I need help and comfort me when I need comfort.  Remember . . . just ask Him to come into your life, and He will.  To help and comfort you whenever you might need Him.

Where is your spiritual fire and where are you with God?  Talk to Him about it today =)

A Beautiful Morning with the Warmth of the Sun ("Son")

On my way to work this morning, I was enjoying the ride.  I had to go to the bank, and then head back to work.  The sun was coming up.  I got a call on my way to work.  So and so called off, so I had to find a sub.  I get to work, and the sun is coming up higher, as I sit in the parking lot.  It is 8:12 am.  Just a few more minutes in the car because the sun is shining into my car, and I am enjoying its warmth and enjoying listening to the Christian music.  Got a text from a co-worker.  Another call off at one of the schools.  I tell her I will be in shortly.  I was enjoying the sun coming into my car and listening to Christian music.  She texts me back and says "Lucky You". 

Yes, I am pretty lucky to have the "Son" shining into my car, listening to Christian music, and feeling the warmth of the "Son".  I have a personal relationship with Jesus, my Savior.  I love spreading His love to other people, family, and friends.  It is not always easy being a Christian because people and circumstances make it difficult.  But I would not have it any other way.  I am proud to be who I am and proud to be called a Sister in Christ (a friend of God).  Below is a song called "I Am a Friend of God".  Please enjoy =)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGJ_81dgoEQ

Our Golden Retriever and Seizures

Our pretty boy Golden Retriever, Logan took about three seizures last night.  One at around 5:00 pm when Sarah was here.  Another around 10:00 pm.  The third around 12:00 am.  He took the third one when I let him outside to go to the bathroom.  As he lay there trembling and shaking in the icy wet grass, I stood outside with no shoes on the porch and felt "helpless".  When dogs take seizures you have to let them work through it and finish the seizure, and time it.  This one lasted about 1-1/2 minutes.  Now I know people who have dogs who have seizures that last 40 minutes.  As I called his name and told him "Logan, it will be alright", he just laid there and could not move.  I so much wanted to go out to him and hug him, but I just waited.

Alot of times in our "own" lives, we feel like we our "helpless".  This is when our Heavenly Father says "It will be alright . . . I am here . . . come to me . . ."  When we are going through trials in our lives, God IS there for us.  I know he IS there for me because I can feel His presence.  I know I have people God has placed in my life to lift me up in prayer when I am going through hard times and happy times in my life.  But when you are going through those trials in our lives, it is not easy.  But when we have God on "our" side and in "our" ball court, we should not worry.  But we do worry.

I love my Heavenly Father.  He has been my "constant" companion and friend since my childhood, and He will continue to be.  He can be your friend, too . . . just ask Him. =)