Saturday, May 3, 2014

Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Another Beautiful Morning!
Today, no rain is expected :-) it will be a nice day for garage sales...
Kaylee, Gracie and I went to a couple garage sales yesterday for the 100 mile garage sale.  I found a CD player/radio for work.  

I decided to go see Trudy at City Looks today to see what she can do with my hair.  I call late yesterday afternoon and she had one appointment left and it worked out perfectly with my schedule...
My hair is so short and thin, hopefully she can do something with it.  
I've been going to Trudy for many years, up until I was diagnosed with DM and lost my hair.  My hair grew back but it is very thin and dry.  I haven't seen Trudy for a couple of years now.  If we can't find a style that will work I'm going to get some scarfs and turbans for the summer.  The hats I've been wearing are making my head sweat.

After my hair cut today I'm meeting my sister, Brenda to get my nails done.  After our nails we are meeting back up with the guys. Paul, Kris, Devin and Curt for supper.  :-)

I am so thankful for all I can do...
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As I was studying the bible, these are some key principles I came away with to live by...

Don't settle for less, reach your full potential.

God will surround us with people that will help us do God's will.

What could God do in my life?

Clean Heart
Clear Mind 
Balanced Life
Healthy Body 
Relationships
Taking Risks
Be in His Word
Prayer
Doing His Will

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Today's Bible Study

When You Feel Helpless
By Charles Stanley
Read | 2 Chronicles 20:5-12

Yesterday, we saw what Jehoshaphat did when he found himself in a seemingly hopeless situation. Today, let’s extract another principle from the story as we learn how to handle helplessness.

In verses 5-12, Jehoshaphat is still focused on the Lord, which should also be our first response to fear. Yet notice what he does in this prayer. He is not looking forward, stating his fears of what might happen. Instead, he is remembering the past, recounting the times in the nation’s history when God brought Israel through similar “helpless” situations.

How often has the Lord done a mighty work on your behalf when all seemed lost? He is actively involved in our lives today. Sadly, we often thank Him in the moment but then forget what He’s done for us. Later, when we are fearful again, it’s far too easy to forget how He has already proven Himself in our lives.

We all need encouragement when we feel powerless. At such times, it helps to be mindful of what the sovereign Lord has achieved throughout history and in the world today. Not only that, but it’s also extremely valuable to recall the ways our loving Father has worked in our own lives.

God knows our faith is strengthened when we take His track record into account. That’s why the Bible so often instructs us to remember what the Lord has done—and to share that information with our family members.

In thinking about His many blessings, you view God’s work from a new perspective. You’ll start to see how He’s weaving the individual threads of your life to create a beautiful tapestry—for His glory.

Looking forward to another great day....

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