Anniversary Talk

Today we celebrate our 8th anniversary of marriage. We have had some wonderful times in these 8yrs and some tough times as well but most of all, God has been faithful to guide us every step of the way.
Today we had our routine kinda day and at the end of the day my hubby appeared with a dozen roses n a beautiful card!! I can truly say that out of 8 this is the SECOND anniv. I get flowers! Yes, second! Neither he or I are big on real flowers so it's ok but today was special. Christopher saw the love in the air n said "mama, I wish I could be big like papa so I could marry you n bring u flowers" aaawe. Kaitlin kept saying she wanted to go to our wedding(dinner). When we got home she was crying cuz we didn't go to the wedding!! ???? Lol Anyway, had chocolate cake a la mode for dessert...yummo.
I'm thankful to God for giving me such a great husband and an awesome father to my children! I pray that God bless him every day and give him more strength and will to deal with ME!!! lol

I found the one My heart loves...
Song of Solomon 3:4

How Would I Know?

Tonight as I bathed my children and enjoyed my time alone with them the song "how would I know" by Kathy Troccoli all of a sudden popped into my mind. That has been a favorite song of mine since I was a young girl but tonight as I meditated on the words I couldn't help but to think of some of the struggles AND the joys that I've had in my walk with Christ. You see, not all my years have been grand, not all of my days have had the warmth of the sun resting on my skin. I've had tearful moments while sitting on the toilet seat (lid closed) thinking of my illness n wondering if God can truly heal me, moments of uncertainty while driving to an unknown destination because of the pain at the loss of a loved one, those spaced out moments at the kitchen sink wondering how I will have enough money to get me through, the blank stares in the mirror thinking what am I worth? What should I do? Why I am here? Yet, all the while, the world continues to take it's course in its circular motion.
So how would I know? How would I know you could deliver? How would I know you could set free? If there had never been a battle how would I know the victory? How would I know you would be faithful to meet all of my needs? Lord, I appreciate the hard times. Otherwise how would I know?
You have to know that God goes before you in battle. You have to know that God is your healer, the one true physician. You have to know that God is your provider who brings manna to your table. God is your creator who knows the hair count on your head. God is your strong tower, rock of salvation, your strength and your joy, your heavenly father who loves you and cares for you and longs for alone time with you. He is your all through it all.
Will you Give Him thanks today for your struggles because...
Though the crying may last through the night His joy comes in the morning. (psalm 30:5)

Noemi

Wisdom = Understanding

Are you tired of making bad choices?  Making decisions for the benefit of others but  make you unhappy?  Do you feel like the move you made will bring you hurt, confusion, strife, insecurity?  Can you regain your relationship with your children, in your marriage?
The Word of God says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).  If we don't fear/respect the Lord, we're already in the wrong.  You see, God is your Creator, He knows you well and wants the best for you.  He has a plan and a purpose for your life.  If you don't seek Him, how will you ever know the plans that he has for you?  How will you know what the best decision is for your life?  When we begin to seek Him, we begin to understand "life".  We begin to see purpose in it.  We begin to feel peace, happiness, and understand the reason for living.  He speaks to you, He guides you, He puts the puzzle pieces in place to where you begin to accept the right proposal and reject the wrong one.  You begin to love again and regain your relationships with your spouse, your children, your friendships.  God makes all things beautiful, even when you think you're plastered on the ground, He remolds you and makes you perfect in His image. 
Choose Him TODAY and you will begin to make wise, healthy, fulfilling choices. 
Blessings,
Noemi

Nothing is Permanent

As I drove to work this morning and waited at a red stop light I turned my head to see a bulldozer/excavator tearing up the concrete.  I was in awe to see something so permanent being torn apart at an instant.  The machine that was tearing it up made it look so easy, yet you and I know that concrete is hard, sustaining, "permanent".  At that very moment I heard God tell me "nothing is permanent".  There is nothing that He can not tear away from your heart or mind. His mercies are new every morning and His power is greater than anything that is holding you back right now.  He is able to reap out any regret, heartache, pain from the past and make it new again.  You see, that excavator was tearing up the concrete so that a new road can be laid down.  God wants to do just that! Let Him tear away at anything that is old, faded and wearing you down in your heart.  He has the best for you.
His hands hold the new road for you.
Let Him work and you will see greater things begin to take form.

Joel 2:12-14

The Lord says, "Even now, come back to me with all your heart.
Fast, cry, and be sad." 
Tearing your clothes is not enough to show you are sad; let your heart be broken.
Come back to the Lord your God, because he is kind and shows mercy.
He doesn't become angry quickly, and he has great love.
He can change his mind about doing harm.
Who knows? Maybe he will turn back to you and leave behind a blessing for you.

New Beginnings

.....The old things have gone; everything is made new!

2 Corinthians 5:17

Today is the beginning of a new month and a new season in my life...

The word NEW encompasses many words such as excitement, happiness, responsibility, fear of the unknown, nervousness, planning, preparation, and willingness... just to name a few.  Today I am feeling most of these words in my heart.  God has been so loving with me, generous and so gracious in these last few months that I am cetain of this.... I know that his plan and purpose in my life are the very best and most perfect for me so I will endure and go forth.

I don't know what you are facing today but I encourage to take hold of his hand and go forth.  We must not alter the call, the vision that he has given us.  In Joshua 1:5 the Lord speaks to Joshua saying, "No one will be able to defeat you all your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forget you."  God is the same today as he was that very day with Joshua.  He is with you, he faces the same fear, uncertainty, excitement and joy with you.  Do not be afraid... he is your God who has made everything new.

Blessings,
Noemi