Live Out Loud!: June 14, 2009

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Is this all there is?

A friend asked me the other day, "Is this all there is, you work your whole life and then you die?" That is a big question and the source of it is even bigger? My initial response was, "No, of course not!" Clearly my answer did not satisfy the inquisitiveness behind the question.

My heart is heavy for those who are living their lives "thinking" that is what life is all about. Even without having a relationship with Christ I knew my life had more to it than to work and die. When in doubt, all I have to do is think about my husband, kids, health, and friends,. Immediately my heart overflows with purpose, humility, and gratitude. I think it is that same purpose, humility, and gratitude that has inspired me to blog. "Live out loud" comes from the platform of how you live speaks louder than what you say. I love the saying, I'd rather see a sermon than hear one anyday.

Please be encouraged today that life is not to work and die. It is full of fruitful opportunities to touch lives without saying a word, and doing what many others don't or won't.

Hello World!

I’m a Christian, wife, mother, daughter, sister, employee, co-worker, volunteer, and friend. Like every other woman that I know, I wear many hats and I juggle a lot of responsibilities everyday. I consider myself to be “a happy person” and on any given day all I have to do is stop to count my blessings and I gain a clear perspective as to just how truly blessed I am.

I grew up on a dairy farm and I’m sure that is where I get my work-ethic. I put it to the test daily as I strive to be the best that I can be in every aspect of my life. I just love the Proverbs 31 woman, have you read about her? THIS is the woman I aspire to be. I guess you could say she is the biblical example of wonder woman! A wife of noble character, an entrepreneur, a mother, and the manager of her home. She is hard-working, wise, strong, intelligent, and she wakes up early and works late into the night. Verse 28 says that her children rise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. My heart melts that the thought.

Above all, the Proverbs 31 super mom models her entire life after her love and faithfulness to the Lord. I guess you could say I’m a hopeless sinner and everyday I dedicate my life to follow God’s will through the study of His word. The saying “God isn’t finished with me yet” is absolutely true for me and on my life’s journey, I hope to express God’s love through all that I think, act, say, and do. Everybody knows, that is easier said than done, but if you are following my blog you’ll see that I have sincere intentions to share wisdom, stories, and insight from my heart!

My life verse is Colossians 2:2-3 which says “My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Please let me know how I’m doing in living up to my verse.”

This is specifically where “Live Out Loud” comes from. Yes, you could google “Steven Curtis Chapman” and listen to his song or read through his lyrics, but just recently I decided that Christians can’t go out into the world with lip service. We need to be Christians with a capital “C”. In my opinion, I don’t want to be obnoxious, I want to demonstrate how God has changed my life. My hope is that I can encourage others one post at a time and join with me to Live Out Loud!

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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Is this all there is?

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