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Van Walton

Fun Facts about Van Walton

My favorite smell: The way the earth smells after it rains.

My favorite sound: The first notes of a grand symphony.

My favorite way to relax: Sitting anywhere outside - on my front porch, on my deck, or by the lake, early in the morning with my first cup of coffee.

My favorite birthday dessert: a Peach cobbler baked by my husband. He’s my fave chef!

I will not eat: Avocado. They turn my stomach into a volcano that never erupts.

Technology I couldn't live without and why: My laptop - it takes me anywhere I want to go.

One thing that makes me smile: My sons' faces!

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Monday, September 21, 2009

MOVIN' ON MONDAYS

Have you joined me as we move across the desert with Moses? A few weeks ago I invited you to travel with me and the band of pilgrims Moses led through the wilderness.

Pilgrims

Pray

Invite &

Love.

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind…you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37, 39)

We first learned about the focus of our love from Moses when he brought the Ten Commandments down from the mountain.

I am convinced God moved me all those many times so He could get my attention.

I have spent my life loving… me!

I don’t want to leave my comfort zone because I love me.

I don’t want to leave my friends because I love me.

I don’t want to adjust to a new place because I love me.

I love me and I don’t like it when I am stretched into thinking of others, change, a new routine, a church that doesn’t do things like the church I loved and left.

God wants me to love Him. When my love is focused on my Father I accept where He has led me. I practice contentment and anticipate the New Thing He is doing in my life. I obediently trust He is up to something good!

I am reminded of the pilgrims who came to the New World because of their love of God. They risked all they had, giving up everything so they could freely worship God. Their sacrifices paved the way for the freedom I enjoy today.
                               
THAT IS LOVE
As you move, what is your motivation? I think it’s time to exchange my will for God’s will! What about you?

Shine!

3 comments:

glitterfaith said...

some tims I love me too. good luck on your new adventure

B His Girl said...

Well...I found out yesterday my family is moving to Phoenix at the end of this school year. My husband will go a little earlier. I wrote to a friend last night about the new thing in the Isaiah verse. I will be back to read this post again. Have to make a school lunch: )

B His Girl said...

I know God is up to good for us. While I love where I live, I am looking forward to what God has for us. He orders our steps and I can trust His leading. It's all good. May God touch your life today for His glory. B