New Opportunities

Isn't it funny how life seems to take a sudden turn just as you think things are going downhill at an alarmingly fast speed? The past weeks have been like a roller coaster! Really the past three years! :0) I finally mustered up the courage to lead a Bible Study. The Bible Study is based on Lysa Terkeurst's book Unglued! It is a really great book about learning how to control your emotions when life happens and you find yourself coming unglued! I encourage everyone to read the book. It has really helped me in my walk with Christ! Did I mention I'm Irish? ;0) I blame it on being Irish, but in all seriousness, it is my lack of self control where my tongue and my temper are concerned. I'm really excited to see God working in and through this Bible Study to bring the girls in my group and I closer together as we grow closer to Christ.
Another door that God has opened for me is that I have started to collect Blessing Bags for a local ministry that reaches out to the homeless and hurting in our community. Blessing Bags are Gallon Ziploc Bags which contain trial size shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, a toothbrush, body wash, tissues, a snack, a water bottle among other needs they may have. We are also collecting canned goods, rice, beans, pasta, and other products as well for the ministry. I must admit, i was kinda disappointed at first because it seemed as if my efforts were in vein, but when I totally gave it to God and left it at His feet, he started to bless my efforts! At first, we had not collected very many bags and Satan had me feeling defeated. but on the last day, we had collected 25 Blessing Bags! Its kinda humorous when I look back on the situation because here I was going to attempt to run up and down the streets of my hometown as well as the big ole city of Atl. tracking down every person in need of a Blessing Bag! Yep! That was my plan! Well, God changed my plan and revealed HIS plan, which to tell you the truth was much bigger and better than I could have imagined! :0) I am very excited about what God is doing already through this ministry! I know He has BIG plans! I want to leave you with one of my all time favorite verses: For I know the plans I have for you declares The Lord. Plans to prosper and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future. May God Bless! :0)