it's worth repeating that one person can make a difference...

yesterday, i watched the movie "Amazing Grace"... yes, i watched an entire movie..two of my children were gone for the day...i did have to rewind it a few times though to catch some parts that i missed because of loud toys or diapers that needed changed, but i did get through the WHOLE thing!!

anyway, it was an incredible work on the life and significance of William Wilberforce. Wilberforce was a political man with spiritual ambitions to end the slave trade in Britain. He worked toward this goal for years without seeing any results...he gave up...he got sick..disappointment, despair set in... but God gave him the grace and strength to see His purpose fulfilled. And because he continued to persevere, the British slave trade came to a halt!!

do you ever feel like you can't make a difference because you are only one person?? do you ever feel like nobody is listening to you??

there are causes in my mind that are worth fighting for...abused children, abortion, battered women, prayer in public schools...but i hear this voice mocking me, saying "who would listen?" and "what could you really do?".

if you have ever felt this way, i encourage you to watch this movie and be encouraged once again that one person can make a difference..

someone once said that you and God are always a majority!!!

Blessings!

It's worth repeating that you become what you think about..

I am an obsessive thinker..I analyze and reanalyze everything--especially when it comes to making decisions. Sometimes it's a good thing because I step back and look at all the pro's and con's before I make a life-altering decision. On the other hand, there are some things I don't want to over think all the time, like what to wear, where to eat, what others think about me...

One of the bad things about being an obsessive thinker is that I often think too much about my own weaknesses, or faults, past mistakes, or what God has for my future instead of just resting in Him and believing that He holds me in the palm of His hand.

So, I have to make a daily decision to believe that what God says about me is true, and then let my feelings about myself line up with the facts!!

Do you struggle with thoughts in your head about insecurities and past mistakes? Do you have a hard time believing that what God says about you is true?

God says you are "more than a conqueror", "a royal priest", and His child. He has clothed you with the righteousness of Christ, and has things for your future that are beyond your wildest imagination...

So, now what will you think about?? Remember, that's what you will become..

it's worth repeating that you become like those you surround yourself with...

I am so thankful for great parents, patient mentors, honest (yet loving) friends, "fired up" young adults and students. Everywhere I look, I am challenged by those I surround myself with to be all that God has called me to be...

most of the time i am surrounded by my 3 children, who can in a span of 10 minutes, inspire me, motivate me, frustrate me, bless me, and crack me up!! never a dull moment! annie inspires me to live life to the fullest, kaitie teaches me to take risks, and nash reminds me to SMILE!!

I also hope that those whose circle of influence I am in feel that I bring life and support and love and joy to their lives. I hope that Christ living in me inspires others to be the man or woman God has destined them to be.. i want to be a life-giver, and not an energy-drainer!

So, who are you surrounding yourself with?? And what kind of influence do you have on others?