When it isn't as it seems...

C'mon Confess..We have all been there! Whatever the situation might have been, a new home, new car, new love, new job or a  new pet. We are so excited and we see only the good and positive aspects of whatever our object of desire is at the time. We seem to forget that the new home will require cleaning and maintenance, the new car will eventually get a small knick or dent, the new love undoubtedly will have a little habit we don't absolutely love, the new job may come with some complications we didn't want or expect and that new pet...I think we all know the down side to new pets. :-{   They are all Great at first...then real life happens!
The thought I am trying to express is that maybe we need to look a little further down that road before we become giddy with excitement. Go into these changes slowly and with prayer being your guide...(Philippians 4:6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.) I have recently come to realize that new things or change ISN'T always for the better. Sometimes when we see that thing or that person for a limited time we don't see all that there is to see. What you may think is going to be so great or have a positive impact on your life can actually be a truly negative experience in the long run. So go into these new things with caution..Pray diligently so that you are in God's will when you make the changes.  :)

No fee security!!!

As parents we want to keep our kids safe, protect them from anything that can harm them or make them feel sad. I can't count the number of times that I have reminded my children of the safety rules. When they were younger it was things such as "look both ways before you cross the street", "don't talk to strangers" and now that they are older it has changed to "drive safely" or "remember to text me when you get where you are going." If only I could put them in a little bubble to protect them from getting hurt, and send them off with a checklist of things to be aware and prepared for just in case...WHATEVER happens. But, as we all know that is not how it works. They run away excited after some awesome bug in the backyard and fall and scrape a knee, they begin driving and didn't notice the mailbox behind them as they drove right through it, or they fall for someone that ends up breaking their heart. We just can't always be there to help them make the right decisions, or point out the pitfalls we see coming their way! BUT..Jesus is! was and always will be! Free of charge he provides protection and security for us, His children! and all he asks in return is for us to trust Him!  24/7 protection without a monthly service fee! Jesus loves us enough to be there for us WHENEVER we need him. In any circumstances we can call on our Father and he will be our shield, our fortress our forever friend!! So go ahead enjoy this beautiful world God has given us!, He is only a prayer away when you need Him!!Psalm 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.