A Purpose and a Plan

      Before you stop reading because you think it's a Jeremiah 29:11 post, just bear with me. :)

Tonight I spoke in a service and I  got to thinking about PURPOSE! 

As the day count down is on for my departure to Asia, I"m praying constantly for the time each day to be lived to the fullest.  My phone has been strangely quiet which is sad, but good prep too. 

Dove Chocolate says to " Embrace the positive and you will shine" I'm all about glitter and bling bling so here's a few things that are positive right now! 

- Family that lives close and I enjoy seeing OFTEN!

-  A dove chocolate stash that has yet to run dry

- Ready access to the internet

- A car to plan the crazy upcoming jaunt around the Carolina's 

Leave you with a few lyrics from the new song Titled "Blink"

     Teach me to number my days
And count every moment before it slips away Taking all the colors before they fade to gray I don't want to miss even just a second more of this

      It happens in a blink
It happens in a flash
It happens in the time it takes to look back I try to hold on tight, but there's no stopping time What is it I've done with my life It happens in a blink

     When it's all said and done
No one remembers how far we have run
The only thing that matters is how we have loved I don't want to miss even just a second more of this

     It happens in a blink
it happens in a flash
it happens in the time it takes to look back I try to hold on tight but there's no stopping time What is it I've done with my life It happens in a blink

Slow down, slow down
Before today becomes our yesterday
Slow down, slow down
Before you turn around and it's too late

It happens in a blink
it happens in a flash
it happens in the time it takes to look back I try to hold on tight but there's no stopping time What is it I've done with my life It happens in a blink

Until the whole words hears!!! Joy Elizabeth

Bibadee Bobadee Bu

     How many of you can think of a situation   right now you wish you could just magically      wave the glittery wand and say  that  phrase, and it would be

                                  "All Better?"

     I was playing with some kids the other day and that common magical phrase was the name of the game. When your age is 22 months - 6 , it doesn't take much to " make something disappear", or turn out the way you want it to. While a fun little game as a kid , I think in our regular day to day life there's an element of that, that doesn't got away.

As a Christian are we all to ready to just shoot up a prayer in the name of Jesus and just selfishly think He'll do all  "WE" think is best                           Lord Forgive us if that's the way we see prayer!

 My hearts prayer these days as I prepare to move to the nations has been, " You can have all this world has to offer, all "MY IDEAS" and plans, Just give me Jesus!   I challenge you today to get off the beaten path a little, and see what surprises the Lord has in store for you. This was the surprise I saw today as I walked just a little past where I normally do!

                                                 Psalms 8:1

"O Lord our Lord How Majestic is your name in all the     
Earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!
                                                
                                                         Until the whole words hears!!! Joy Elizabeth

"You can live Without Power"

I was driving along the other day and saw that catchy phrase on a van. They were advertising a generator , but it got me thinking. As Americans we sure do rely A LOT on Power. Tv's, microwaves ,fridge, computers, even water , etc.
As I've Traveled the nations I've learned that having no power, (or at least frequent power cuts) are just part of life.
That's when those Handy head lamp flash lights come into play. :) Especially when you are putting up those tents during , "ANY Road , ANY load Any time



WHERE Does the real source of Power come from However? Out little gray box hung somewhere in the house, or the true LIGHT OF THE WORLD?


Matthew 5: 14&16
YOU are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men. that they may see your good works and glorify your father in Heaven!!!!

Why Complete the Task????

Not because it is our duty,

Though it is.

Not because it will bring eternal life to many,

Though it will.

Not because it will improve the living conditions of the poor,

Though it will.

Not because it will improve stability in the world’s institutions,

Though it will.

Not because it will improve environmental stewardship,

Though it will

Not because we will be rewarded,

Though we will.

We should disciple the nations because Jesus

Is worthy to receive their honor, glory, and praise