Grace and Peace

I was reading Ephesians yesterday and in Ephesians 1:2 the two words that I pray for everyday stuck out at me..GRACE and PEACE

Grace: Something we can not earn. It is the idea of giving to those who do not deserve what it is given. Giving grace can be hard as humans because when we get angry or mad we tend to huff and puff and our pride gets in the way (good old sin nature). But when it comes to God He is the author of Grace. He is the perfecting of Grace. He shows Grace every single minute, hour, day to saved sinners who do not even deserve a glimpse of it. We are saved by Grace alone. Not works. That would be putting us on the same "table" as God. NOPE. Grace is a free gift. Get on your knees and thank your Savior for it. Grace is also to provide the basis for spiritual joy and pleasure. Pray for God's grace to be given to you daily and abundantly. For Grace entails that Joy that as a Christian we possess through the Holy Spirit.

Peace: ahhhh what a great word. Have you ever felt unsettled? Have you ever felt uneasy and down? Have you ever felt like a lion pacing back and forth because of no peace? I know I have. I have felt like that before and have been frustrated. And what do you expect.. I mean we fight against the world, satan, and our own sin nature. It is a battle, but you know what.. I say bring it on because you only have one life to fight for our Lord. God is the author of Peace as well. The Greek word for Peace in Verse 2 means " no inner fighting, spiritual and psychological harmony,concord, and tranquility." Peace is a daily thing and a huge blessing. Not every minute you are going to have that "supernatural" peace. But you always have hope and my prayer for you and I is to mature as Christians and see God's peace more and more. For He is our ultimate peace. He is the only thing that truly satisfies. He will give you peace that passes all understanding. For He is our Savior. Today is the day to realize who you are.. A sinner. And to realize who God is...GOD.

I really feel the need to say.. Get on your knees and pray for someone today. Grace and peace is what we need.

Meet Virginia

Wedding Weekend

I just got back from my best friends wedding in Hattiesburg. It was perfect weather, had a great date, everything went smoothly, and she looked gorgeous. I am uploading some pics for ya'll to see :)

~ I am thankful for you~
Good ole Tradition Pic

My date

JUST LIVE

Life is meant for you to live it. I know that sounds simple but it really can be difficult sometimes. I have been blessed with a wonderful life. I love to live one day at a time and see where God takes me. I like to to see His hands and His "golden thread" throughout my life. If you make a wrong choice, guess what? God will make it right if you let Him lead. Romans 8:28. If you make a right choice, guess what? God is there. He is always there. Your choices build your character and you in general.. but God has the final say. I want to be able to just LIVE. I am not under any laws (biblically speaking) that hinders my relationship with Christ. I am saved by Grace alone. I do not want to be a slave to anything but Him. I want to work hard, play hard. I want to travel, I want to be a great wife, I want to be a great mom, I want to learn everyday.

Once again remember: If you are wondering what God's will/plan is for you.. It is simple. Read and Study His word. Live in the perimeters of His word. Seek Him. Pray to Him. Meditate on Him. Everything else is small details compared to the cross and eternity we have through Him. But if you do Study His Word and live by the perimeter of it.. You are doing His will for you. It is not rocket science, it is very simple. You do not have to chase a dollar bill, a spouse, etc.. All those will fall into place. THANK Jesus for that. Grace.. what a wonderful word.. Grace.. what a wonderful dispensation we live in.

Update on my life: I am still working at Examone, have a wonderful boyfriend, have a great deal of weddings coming up and beach trips yay! Can not wait for Easter (and my basket), "Training" for marathons :), eating at great restaurants, getting beautiful flowers right and left, got a gorgeous locket the other day from David, Just living. And Enjoying the ride.

Thank you Lord for your many blessings I do not deserve. I love you. I pray for my family and friends. Upcoming weddings that you will let all the details fall into place with each one of them

In Jesus name, Amen

Meet Virginia

Deeper Faith

I want a deeper and deeper Faith. I want to grow and grow and continue to grow and when I am exhausted grow some more. I never want to stop. I never will. It has been a while since I have been able to write in my blog. But hello blog, I have missed ya.

What a great God I serve. I was thinking a great deal tonight about life and what He has done for me. Life is life. But God is God and that makes Life great. When this life is over I will start my eternal life. So life is life. God is very precise and has a timeline. He is Sovereign and what He does is right. If you let Him lead like He should.. then you will truly see Him for who He is. GOD. There is no "Ginny" in God. There is only one GOD. So when people put themselves in His category.. and try to lead there on life.. They will always fail. It is important to always put Him first, STUDY His word, pray, fall more and more in love with our Savior. He puts His self out there. Do you? I am talking to myself.

I have been blessed beyond measure. A great family, great friends. I went to DisneyWorld this past month and had a work convention where I found out that I was the number 2 sales rep in the Nation, number 2 sales rep with the most calls in the Nation, and one of the highest percentage over growth in revenue in the whole Nation. That is not from me, totally from the Lord. And now the Lord has put a great friend/man into my life. One I have known for years, but just now seeing him for who He really is and letting him in. I am so thankful for it. You don't think God is Sovereign? Well you should hear our story :) Then you will have a small example of His Sovereignty. But even with any human relationship I will have, Christ is my ultimate relationship. And again.. Thankful for that. I look forward to my future. I love my life and would not want to switch with anyone in the world.

Seek God first. Everything else will fall into place.

Meet Virginia