Being involved in a Bible Study always challenges me. I know it is work, but that is what I need in order to get into His Word. This past week, Psalm 121 has spoken to me so many times. I love saying it over and over in my mind.

I lift my eyes up to the hills- where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip-he who watches over you will not slumber;
indeed he who watches over Israel will not slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you-
the Lord is your shade at your right hand
the sun will not harm you by day
nor the moon by night
The Lord will keep you from all harm-
he will watch over your life;
the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
Psalms 121

How I have needed this many times this past week.

I am involved in a Ladies Bible Study at Faith Community Church. We are studying Beth Moore's Stepping Up, The Psalms of Ascent. It is truly powerful and I am learning more about myself with each lesson. Last week was a Psalms that has stuck with me. I have heard it many times before, but am just now beginning to understand it.
I lift my eyes up to the hills- where does my help come from?

What a long time since the last post. Several great news briefs. I finished writing the drama for our Church and we will present it on Dec. 12th at 7 pm- Faith Community Church in Waynesville. "Jesus In Blue Jeans." Yes it is a nontraditional drama that is set in today's times. I have had an outpouring of support and this is awesome!
My brother has now been sober for 9 months~Glory to the King of Kings! Only He could have gotten him through all this.
Gratitude to all who are in my life and who make my life a better one. May all have a Happy Thanksgiving, and remember your blessings in life. We are a blessed people. What a privilege to have the freedom we have in our country.

Summer goes by so quickly. As a child, I remember waiting for the days of Summer to come so I could enjoy the warm weather and swim. I love the water, although have never been into water sports except paddling around in the calm waters or being at the beach with calm waters.

Next May will be a beach trip to Mexico as my daughter will marry her sweetheart of 5 years. They will be married on the beach and I am so excited for them as they begin their married life together. I was honored to be asked to witness the proposal on the Parkway in the Blue Ridge Mtns. in May.

I praise God for my family everyday. They are healthy, loving and care about others. Soon, I will have a new member to be thankful for- my future son-in-law. I am blessed beyond measure.

My brother has now received his 90 day chip. He is employed and doing great. I am so proud of him. I have a new great niece born May 6, 2009. This is little Madi's sister. The year anniversary of Madi's death was May 17th. My daughter will visit this weekend who also has a birthday on the same day as my brother's. I was able to go to the Women of Joy Conference in Charleston this past weekend with 7 beautiful ladies. I saw my favorite band, " Casting Crowns." God is so good to me.
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2: 6, 7
did you read the part of OVERFLOWING WITH THANKFULNESS?