Sunday, December 6, 2009

What I've Been Missing...by Debbie

Debbie wrote this about a month ago and shared it in an e-mail to our MOPS group. It seemed like a great time to revisit it...and see what WE are missing in the December hustle and bustle. Thanks, Debbie!


This morning as I started my normal walk with my Ipod stuck in my ears, I decided I would do something a little crazy. Instead of looking at the ground in front of me, I decided to keep my eyes up and look at what was happening around me. This is what I saw:

Magnificent old trees with unusual trunks that held colorful leaves that were falling softly to the ground…
The words I heard in the song I was listening to:
YOU ARE FAITHFUL, YOU ARE FAITHFUL, YOU ARE FAITHFUL, YOUR JOY IS MY STRENGTH.

The eyes and smiles of other walkers…
The words I heard in the song I was listening to:
LET THE CHURCH SHINE AS YOUR BRIDE

Rays of sunshine streaming through those old magnificent trees casting tunnels of light on the grass…
The words I heard in the song I was listening to:
WE LOVE YOU LORD, WE WORSHIP YOU

As I broke of the clearing of trees, cloudless blue sky…
The words I heard in the song I was listening to:
GOD IS AWESOME IN THIS PLACE,WE SENSE HIS PRESENCE AS WE SING HIS PRAISE

A fresh glaze of dew on the grass…
The words I heard in the song I was listening to:
I’LL RAISE A BANNER CAUSE MY LORD HAS CONQUERED THE GRAVE; MY REDEEMER LIVES!

A wooden bridge that reminded me of the bridge that Christ gaps between me and my Heavenly Daddy…
The words I heard in the song I was listening to:
COME LIVE IN ME, ALL MY LIFE TAKE OVER

A sister in Christ who greeted me with a hug and told me the weatherman had declared it a "10 out of 10 day"...
The words I heard in the song I was listening to:
LET EVERY THING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD;
LET EVERY THING IN MY SOUL PRAISE THE LORD FOREVER!

Sometimes we keep our eyes down in front of us so we don’t stumble. We don’t trust our steps. There may be rocks or sticks or an unexpected turn we didn’t anticipate. Sometimes we want to disappear and not be noticed by others, thinking that if we don’t make eye contact, they won’t notice us.

When we lift up our eyes and trust that God has our steps and will keep us from falling, we see ALL that he has for us. We realize what we have been missing. And what we are missing is HIM and HIS GLORY.

It is an absolute HONOR to serve the KING of KINGS with you. I pray that you will lift your eyes in the midst of whatever circumstances you may be in and have a "10 out of 10 day."

Love,
Debbie

What It's about...

Friday, December 4, 2009

Happy December!

It's been a while since we updated...lots of great stuff has happened. Check out Tracye's blog for a fun picture of our Gingerbread House (then click HERE to go see it and bid at Habitat for Humanity's auction site!). The top 15 will go to live auction...remember, the whole point of the project is to raise money for families who need homes. :)

Hmm...what else? We finished our Christmas boxes--here's a picture from the meeting before last (thanks again, Tracye!)...I think it's safe to say we all had fun, and I know the kids who receive the boxes will smile, too. Mission accomplished!


It can be a very busy, crazy time of year--if we let it be. Let's all pledge to stay focused on what's most important: faith, family, and friends. To that end, we hope to see you at some of the fun December events...childcare and dinner will be provided at the MOPS ornament exchange, so we hope you can make it!

Also, if you are still missing any bags, please contact Debbie or Mitzie ASAP.


And mark your calendars: Thursday, January 7th is the first meeting of 2010. Can't wait!