Letting go.....

I have been so blessed to be invited to be a part of a bible study/prayer group. We are studying the book, "The Power of a Praying Parent" by Stormie Omartian. It has already been such an amazing study for me and I can't wait to continue. I have noticed that I am thinking about this study in every area of my day. I know this is the point, but I have been, especially touched by this. The author mentions in the book that journaling is very helpful and important, so I am going this morning in search of a perfect journal. I want something pretty and special, without lines, of course. My OCD won't allow lines. It also, MUST have a ribbon for a marker. Wish me luck in my search for the perfect journal. If you are a mom, and you would like to join in on the discussion, please click on the little pink picture to see the blog. Bookmark it and visit it regularly.

Another note.. It is always amazing to me who God brings into your life and when. As many of you know I have been struggling, for the last year, over the end of a life long friendship. Although this was a long overdue and much needed decision of my own, it has still been hard. Mostly because of other parties involved. God has really helped me through this, because during this time I have met and become close with some very special, and amazingly wonderful people. Ones that I would have never had the opportunity to know, because of the toxic common thread! I know, that no matter the problem or trouble in my life, that friends like this will be here for me, to lift me up and share God's purpose. Something I've never had!

Jeremiah 29:11- "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Through his plans, I have realized what a negative and demeaning roll that toxic person played in my life. I remember hearing a lesson/talk that Joyce Meyer did on "anointing people". She spoke about getting people out of your life that don't anoint you or that bring you down. I heard this years ago, but anytime I was faced with "drama" or an "issue" with this person, I always went back to that lesson. I struggled with finding the strength to act on my feelings.

Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through him who gives me strength."

In saying all this... I am now, thankfully, in a better place, and surrounded by loving GODLY people! This makes such a difference in your life! One of these people and her family will be moving to Stephenville this summer. I know God put this person & her family in my life to show me God's love and an example of what a true friend is like. And, thankfully, because of her and introducing me to the Praying Parent Bible Study, I will forever be changed. I am now a praying mom, and I can offer my Aniston a new lease on life. I can show her the power of "letting go and letting God".

~B