The Meandering Mind of a Christian Woman

            Wow! God is so amazing! In the last 24 hours he has reassured me multiple times that he is in control; not only in control but looking out for me too. I still don’t know for certain what the future holds but I am certain I am in his mighty grip. “Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives, I KNOW my Redeemer lives!”             I should never doubt his provision and quite honestly, I don’t doubt it. I do however whine about it from time to time, especially when his timetable and mine are in conflict. Yet, his timing is perfect, every time! God has alleviated a few stressors that have been weighing heavily on me and as I write this I am grinning like the Cheshire cat. Recent events have demonstrated provision as well as answered prayer. Surprised? No. Thankful? Absolutely!             My last post spoke to the fact that I am a planner and I have to come to terms repeatedly with the fact that God has the plan. It can be a daily event for me, but God doesn’t hold it again

            I have a good friend who calls me “the planner."  I like to plan things, like trips, parties and family dinners. While this characteristic can be a blessing, lately I feel it a curse. As I wait for insurance clearance for a second opinion, then to wait for an appointment for that opinion and who knows what waiting will take place following that, I find myself getting cranky and frustrated, I want my plan!             Genesis 12: 1 “The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.” Did you notice those last four words? I WILL show you. God did not give Abram a Google map directing him to a specific place, he told him to leave everything he knew for something unknown. Although it was not unknown to God, God had the plan. And Abram became Abraham and he became the father of nations.             We are reminded throughout the bible that God has a plan. Here are a few reminders: Jerem

Valentine’s Day is just a couple days away and the commercials promoting products to demonstrate one’s love for another range from chocolates to diamonds to cars. Who knows how many women are expecting hearts and flowers and how many men are toiling over the perfect gift?   There are millions of people in the US who are single many are content being so but a great many are longing for love. There is a song from Meatloaf that plays in the background of a chocolate commercial, “I Would Do Anything for Love” and it has been playing on a loop in my head. I started contemplating that; would I do anything for love? I admit, the single life gets pretty lonely but I do have standards.   It is all too easy to confuse the idea of romantic love for the real thing. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight

            I’m tired. Tired of waking up each day to remember I’m dealing with breast cancer. Tired of waiting for physicians to decide on the right treatment plan. Tired of not being able to focus my energies on other things. Tired of being alone.   Tired of watching my calorie intake to lose half a pound. Tired of people thinking I am strong when I feel anything but.               This is the perfect recipe for Satan to attack and undermine my life. Fortunately for me, I have God’s word to combat this situation. It does not make the cancer go away or the frustration but it drives Satan away. It strengthens my spirit and my soul as it reminds me that I am not alone. It renews my strength.             Isaiah 40:29-31 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those whose hope is in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow