We're Each Fearfully & Wonderfully Made

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:14-16 NIV

Madness, that's what it is. Simply madness.

Doing something wrong doesn't make it right. It's been said "two wrongs don't make a right." I use that quote throughout my day to teach the children in my care.

I've learned a long time ago that when something wrong happens to me, I need to seek God and ask Him to help me forgive the person.  So I just don't understand how rioting, stealing, destroying, or reeking terror on others helps prove a point.

Each one of us was formed in our mother's womb. We each are fearfully and wonderfully made, no matter the color of skin, hair, or eyes. God was there when we were created. He knew us before our parents did. He wove us together and made us.

It grieves my heart when I hear of devastation happening anywhere. Whether it's by the hand of another or by nature. I understand that we live in a world where things happen. Sometimes people make wrong choices, it happens. The wrong choice is made worse when someone loses his/her life because of that choice.

Seriously the madness needs to end. We need to try and trust each other to do our jobs. When a mistake is made, then admit what you've done and seek forgiveness each of us. God has great plans for each one of us if we'd only ask Him then maybe peaceful solutions can be made.

How Fast Does News Travel?

Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 NIV

"What's going on with the Walmart?"

"It's closing for six months due to plumbing issues."

This was my first time hearing of this and apparently it was real recent news. This is not always the case for me.

I really wasn't surprised since one of the cashiers at another Walmart told me when I asked about the bathrooms being closed, "Costumers are real rough on them, I'm glad though I'm not at the other store theirs is even worse."

Soon the news was all over Facebook, all news sources, Twitter and everywhere I went. I was surprised though when I heard all the different rumors that went along with the closure. 

Wouldn't be nice if the news of Jesus and His love spread just as fast? 

A No Brainer

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105

So this morning my day was interrupted by a knock at my door. Usually I try to ignore it (well truth be told, I hide). I don't like to answer the door unless it's someone I know. Today though I couldn't ignore it or hide. I was sitting in plain view.

Reluctantly, I saunter over to the door. "Hello, can I help you?" 

I knew before either lady said anything, that they were here to "save me". You know the ones I'm talking about.

"So can I ask you a question?"

"Sure"

"What does the Bible mean to you?" 

Oh, an easy one; a no brainer. Yippee. "God's Holy Word."

For a moment there was silence. I think I stunned them. "Ok, can we leave this pamphlet?"

"Sure," and they were on their way.

God's word is truly Holy to me, something to be cherished, read, and treasured. Most everyday I take time to study, read, and mediate on this precious gift. 

At times I admit I get busy and don't take the time. It's at these times when my path begins to darken and I get confused on which way to go. Lucky for me I realize what's happening before the light completely grows dim. Quickly, I dive back into my instruction manual and my light is bright once more.

A Trip to the Past

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Matthew 27:6 NIV

A simpler time, but a harder time. Into the world of Meg, Jo, Amy, & Beth is where I traveled too. A time when their imaginations ran wild and didn't crave the latest fad. Sure they wanted to fit in, but understood the value of a dollar.

One Christmas their mom found out about a family who had nothing to eat, and even though they didn't have much they took their breakfast to this family. The joy on the family's faces was enough to let them know they had done the right thing. They even rejoiced over eating bread and milk when they returned.

I've also been traveling to Laura's world. She is finally able to attend school and the teacher seems to have it out for her and Carrie. One day she's sent home because of her defending Carrie. Her pa simply tells her, she must obey the teacher and show her respect. Now while reading this I think, "he needs to go to the school and talk with the teacher. The teacher is singling them out." But he is right, they need to obey the teacher. She is the one in charge of the classroom. Of course he kept a listening ear and eventually showed up at the school, but he didn't ever yell at the teacher for punishing his children.

This week is also a week of traveling back in time. A time when we remember all the pain and suffering Christ endured for us. He changed the way we live with His sacrifice.

I always knew he was beaten and suffered a great deal, but I never understood it until I saw "The Passion of the Christ". The gouges on his back, the unrelenting beatings he endured. The nails being placed in his arms and legs. He was innocent. He never committed a sin. He was frighten because he knew what was coming. Yet he did it anyway because he knew about Easter.

So as we continue our journey back through history this week. Remember Christ did this for you, for all of us. He made a way for us to be healed from our past sins, restored to God, and become a new creation and He'd do it all again if it meant you would believe.