Friday July 31st

I can't believe this month is gone already. We are entering August and school is about to begin for so many. I know moms are glad and sad all at the same time. I was always glad - excited to get back into the routine of kids at school and me actually getting my housework done. But at the same time I knew I would miss the flexiability of no schedule. We can't have it all ways at one time and be happy!!!

So, we are going to get back to a regular schedule with this blog too. I have enjoyed the word studies but I have missed the systematic Bible studying too. So we are going to read thru the Bible again but begin in the New Testament first. I will post once (or maybe twice a week) thoughts I might have about what we are reading or what I feel the Lord is saying that you might enjoy and receive from.

So, we will be able to read together and share together. You are welcome to comment on the reading or what is posted any time. I will be doing some traveling from the middle of Aug to the middle of Sept and will continue to post as I am able.

Until then - here is another word for us to look at..........CHARACTER.

Acts 17:11 (New International Version)
11Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.

People of character receive with 'eagerness'. They are not skeptical but have open hearts to receive from others with 'eagerness' and then examine what they receive with the Scriptures.

I believe if you have 'character' that has been developed by God then you have discernment and can receive from those you know are full of truth.

Character is developed in us thru pressure and learning how to respond God's way. This week I have had a chance to grow in my character after breaking my foot and having to have my life interrupted. I am having to let my husband serve me and my relatives serve me and be content with receiving from them. I am having a chance to believe for complete and quick healing so I am trusting the Lord in a deeper way!!!

God has His ways of pushing us toward Him, doesn't He? I don't believe He made me trip and fall but I know it could have been alot worse and His angels were working overtime on Sunday night to catch me and direct my fall. And now He is using this circumstance in my life to produce 'character'!!!!

Thank You Lord!!! You are Good ........ all the time!!!

Have a wonderful Weekend!