Random Thoughts!!

I love to blog because this is kind of my outlet to relieve stress, and just get some things out that are on my mind. So bear with me as this is just a blog to kinda let me relieve some things on my mind regarding LIFE!! Isn't it funny how life is smooth sailing one minute, and the next....WHAM!!! Satan can slap you in the face with something when you least expect it. I know in my life, things always seem to go along perfectly when I'm not as close to God. I know that happens because Satan LOVES us not being close to God. So when he's not "bothering me", that's when I need to stop and think about my relationship with God. Since the New Year began, I've been making alot of changes in my life. I don't really want to call it a "New Year's Resolution" because that's just not really what I do. I just think of it as a New Year and time to start being a NEW me. So at the beginning of 2011, I decided to make some changes in my life. I decided to spend less time on my "gadgets" i.e. cell phone, and Facebook (it is CONSUMING my life.), and spend more time being in complete silence alone with God. I also decided to start using Facebook in a positive way. If you're on Facebook, you may be noticing my status updates are not being used to tell you what I'm doing (as much), as they are spiritual quotes. I am so tired of hearing the negative things of Facebook, so I thought, "Why not use Facebook as a spiritual tool and positive way to uplift people?" I can't tell you how many people have commented to me, "You don't know how I needed this today." It's not ME doing this, it's God!! I LOVE to touch peoples hearts and let some on my friends list who are not close to God, read these things. I'm sure some probably get annoyed and think I'm some religious freak, but oh well. :-) They can "hide" me or delete me because I'm not stopping talking about God. All of this to say, I'm feeling a closeness to God right now that I've not felt in a long time, and I know it's because I'm changing some things in my life and spending more one on one time with Him, and it's just been incredible. I'm seeing prayers answered, and when I say that...I mean it's like my jaw hits the floor!! :-) It's just THAT cool! And as much as I LOVE being this close to God, I know Satan HATES it, and he's going to let me know. He's been attacking, but even through these attacks, I find comfort in seeing God working like never before, and it just makes my faith even stronger. So...even though life throws us some curve balls, it's ok when we're in the palm of God's Hand. He will carry us through any storm if we will just fall at His feet. So, if you're dealing with this thing we call life, and feeling overwhelmed, why not turn off the laptop, put the cell phone down, and just spend some quality time with God. You will be amazed at His power!!! Hope you have a blessed weekend!!