I'm amazed at how my Savior can take any and every circumstance around me to show me more about him. My prayer has always been that this journey of life I'm on would continually bring honor and glory to him, so by using every opportunity; my mistakes, my successes, and my day-to-day adventures, he teaches me how to use it for his glory. This life he blessed me with is ALL about him! So, these are my thoughts, my heart cries, and my lessons from his glorious Word. These are the teachable moments from my Savior!

Psalm 25:4-5 "Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long."

Friday, May 23, 2014

Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On


This morning I visited my local grocery store after realizing it was time to restock the pantry and refrigerator that had gone extremely bare. The milk ran out a few days ago and there were no trash bags left in the house so we had resorted to using plastic shopping bags to throw out our waste. Yes, it sounds wonderful doesn't it? Lol! I have been pretty busy the last couple of weeks so the minor things like food for my family and proper waste disposal got a little behind. Haha! Ok, I am really not that terrible, I’ve just been in too many directions.

After I made out my shopping list and had it organized by grocery aisles, I grabbed my purse and coupons and headed out the door. “Mom” is my superpower so this grocery-shopping thing had nothing on me. I even went in full Pender County mode by donning an old t-shirt and yoga pants and wore my hair up with no makeup on. Yes, yes, I was a sight to behold! But surprisingly, I felt a twinge of freedom and went with my head held high. Or that may have just been the large scrunchie on the top of my head. Haha!

I selected my buggy (a.k.a. shopping cart), disinfected with hand sanitizer and made my first stop at the new coupon hub for the special coupons just for me! Oh, how special I felt when they printed out with "Jordan Family" at the top! Ok, now I'm ready!

I begin stocking my buggy and checking off my list. At the same time I was adding up my purchases and shock and awe began to set in. Wow! These prices! Of course, the budget is the same but the prices have taken a dramatic hike so then I begin making adjustments. I'm sure you all understand, well, unless you have an endless supply of money and in this economy, I kind of doubt that. So, the list gets adjusted and some of those previously selected items get the ax and go back on the shelf. But, nonetheless, I press on and come to the end of the list. By this point my mood starts shifting and I get a little discouraged.  It was as if the grocery store acted as some sort of kryptonite to my “mom” superpower today. Lol! Of course, it was just my human weakness that came to the surface so I asked God to show me how to make the most of out of what He has blessed us with.

I pause in mid-aisle and say a prayer of thanks to God for His constant provision. I praise him for the many items in my buggy; those items that will nourish our family and even our sweet dog, Louie. Though it may not be everything on my list, it is enough, and for that, I am grateful! I needed an attitude adjustment and also to refocus on God's many blessings.

I take my final turn down the frozen foods aisle and as I walk, every light in the freezers begin lighting up. The more I walked, the more lights lit up! Oh, how I love it when God sends me teachable moments in these unsuspecting places. Lol! In all my redneck glory of no makeup and yoga pants on the frozen food aisle, God reminded me, in His gentle way, that He will always give me just enough light for each step I'm on. His light will always shine brighter than any disappointment or circumstance I am in and He will guide me every day of my life.
This was not exactly how I had imagined my grocery shopping experience today. But the longer I walk with the Lord and trust His heart, the more I see His presence in every area of my life. From life’s victories to life’s disappointments, He will always show himself faithful and guide me to His Word for comfort and direction.

Thank you, sweet Father, for your perfect ways of adjusting my focus back on YOU. In my weakness, YOU are strong. It’s not my power but YOUR power within me that I walk in. Thank you for reminding me that YOU are always enough and will provide every need beyond what I could ever imagine. You are so good and YOU are enough!


“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.”
Isaiah 26:3-4 (NLT)

Thursday, May 15, 2014

The Day After My Birthday!



So, it's the day AFTER my birthday! What does that mean?

Well, it means I'm another year older. That's for sure. Lol!

Wiser? I don't know about that but I am definitely older and my body let's me know it. Haha!

Waking up today there is a lot going through this 41-year-old brain. I have learned a lot over these many years but I know there's so much more to learn. As I begin this year of my life I desire to grow closer to my Lord and bring him glory like never before. I want to be so full of Christ that when my feet hit the floor each morning, the devil says, "Oh no! She's up!" Lol!

I look forward to a new year to praise the One who is the Author of my life. I desire to know His Word more, love as He does, and serve him wholly. This year I will seek His face, walk in grace, grow through faith, learn from my mistakes, and shout His praise for all the world to hear! Hallelujah!

It's going to be a magnificent year! It's ALL about YOU, my precious Father! My hope...my trust...my strength...is in YOU!

Now....let's get this party started!

"You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance."
Psalms 65:11 (NKJV)

"Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith."
1 Peter 5:8-9a (NLT)

"As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more."
Psalm 71:14 (NIV)

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV)

"I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises."
Psalms 34:1 (NLT)

Thursday, May 8, 2014

My Cup Runneth Over!


My cup runneth over this morning! It has been one of "those" weeks. You know what I'm talking about right? We all have them. So, this has been one for me and my kids have blessed me so much. My husband has always been my biggest encourager but in his absence the last couple days, these awesome kids of ours have stepped up and encouraged my heart so unexpectedly!
In my exhaustion last night, I fell asleep early and Ben locked up the house and even cut my lights off in my room, then I come downstairs to find my sweet daughter cooking me breakfast.
As Caleb came down and realized I wasn't off work today he said he was confused. Lol! I told him,
"It's just a busy week and when things don't go as we plan you know what we do? We just go with the flow!" He then looked at me and said,
"I thought you were going to say we should pray."

"You know, Caleb, that is exactly what we should do."

So my sweet son put his arm around me and prayed for me!
Oh, my soul is blessed this morning and I'm thankful for those amazing kiddos God entrusted to Matt and me! We are blessed indeed!! Praise God!

Happy Thursday everyone!

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Saturday Morning Praise!


My view this morning as I spend some time with Jesus! Praising Him for this magnificent creation!

Seven years ago today, our family of 4 boarded a jet plane and flew all the way around the world to China to bring our sweet Caleb home. Over the next couple of weeks I will share our journey with you. I've been reading though our adoption blog this week and thanking God that He called us! God brought Caleb to us and made our family complete and we are beyond blessed!

I can't wait to relive those beautiful memories with you!! Praise God!

Happy Saturday everyone!