Life Lately

Lately I've been really behind on blogging but thats only because I have been, not only living life, but experiencing life in the making. Someone once said that "if you are experiencing pain, you are about to give birth to something great!" BOY, they couldn't have been more right!

Just one week ago I gave birth to my second son! I must say, God is AWESOME!!!!!! In the past week I have seen God move and answer so many small prayers that make such a big difference. I wasn't sure that I'd have enough time, energy, strength or love! But I prayed… Every time I felt a little discouraged, I prayed. Every time I felt tired, I prayed. Every time I felt a bad attitude striking up, I prayed. And every time I prayed those little prayers, God answered!. He gave me kind words of encouragement and reassurance. He gave me strength and a renewed spirit. And most importantly He gave me a bigger heart when I thought I couldn't possibly love anymore. And not just in the past week, but as long as I can remember! God is a God that answers prayers!

I'm saying all this because when I was in labor it was super painful! At one point I thought I wouldn't make it through and I thought it would never end! There was just so much pain! Sorry I'm not going to sugar coat it, it hurt! And sometimes life can be that way. No matter how hard you think you are pushing, it seems to get harder. You think you'll never make it through and that the storm will never end. But just like  a woman giving birth, God has already equipped you with everything you need to get past the pain and give birth to some of His greatest blessings!

You might be thinking "you don't know my struggle!" I don't have to know your struggle, I know my God! I know there is ALWAYS prayer and that He is ALWAYS listening! When life seems to be kicking you in the pants and things are getting tough, say a prayer. Pray for the right attitude. Pray for an answer. Pray for increase. Pray for strength. Pray for wisdom. Pray for guidance. Pray for God's will to be done and then watch Him work! 

Life can be hard but with a whole lot of prayer, a little bit of perseverance, and faith the size of a mustard seed, in due time, that pain you are feeling, that struggle you have can and will be turned into God's blessings for you. 

Matthew 7:7 says "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you." 

Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me." 

So I say to you, keep praying, keep pushing, keep fighting the good fight and give birth to something great!

With Love Always,

JC

Praying Mother

Some have had kings in their lineage,

Some to whom honor was paid.

No blest of my ancestors - but,

I have a mother who prays.

I have a mother who prays for me

And Pleads with the Lord every day for me.

Oh what a difference it makes for me - 

I have a mother who prays. 

Some have worldly success

And trust in riches they've made - 

This is my surest asset, 

I have a mother who prays

My mother's prayers cannot save me,

Only mine can avail;

But mother introduced me to Someone-

Someone who never could fail.

Oh yes… I have a mother who prays for me

And pleads with the Lord every day for me.

Oh what a difference it makes for me - 

I have a mother who prays.

-Author Unknown

Reminding you, whether you're a mom, grandma, aunt, sister, a friend or even a man, PRAYER CHANGES! So pray for your loved ones, pray for your enemies, pray for strangers and pray for the world - it really does make a difference.

To my mother: Thank you! Thank you for praying for me. Thank you for introducing me to the Lord. Thank you for instilling certain principles that will never leave me. And thank you for helping to mold me into the person I am today. We may not always see eye to eye but surely I will say that I love you and appreciate you. Thank you for all that you do!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

With Love Always,

JC