Woman, mother, friend...

As one can see...my life has a tendency to take me over. I love to journal yet I allow life of this world to interrupt it.

My heart wants to go out to every woman out there. Your role as mother, friend, sister, wife...so many rolls. It can be hard to balance it all but in the end you turn your face to God, Pray, and strive to do as He would have you do in all your many roles.

My heart bleeds today for a story my child just shared. It appears that something that was said to another mother...was misunderstood by another. When we follow God's will...we can unfortunately be hated by others. Standing for God's righteousness and obeying Him has got to be more important that anything else in your life. I have learned that strongly when I left my parents home to pursue a relationship with JESUS. So many claim to want what Jesus wants in their life, yet only to turn their face against His word. My child is torn right now but I can only trust them to God. They know me...they know others....and they know JESUS. God holds us accountable for our actions and yet, at the same time, He shows great mercy for our errors. We have to stand for righteousness above all else. We must trust God in all adversity.

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. - 2 Corinthians 5:15

Ephesians 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places . 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Lord...let the truth be known. If I have fallen short of your will and righteousness...forgive me, direct me, and make it right. I give it to you.