Pressed but always Grateful

WOW I have felt pressed beyond limits lately... The enemy is storming the gates. My grandma passing away ( I will have a blog entry dedicated to her soon), getting a head cold, being exhausted, missing David, missing my family, feeling lonely, sad, down, being at the verge of tears every time an emotional song comes on.. I could go on and on. Throughout all the storms I have had these past couple of weeks, I have had many encouraging words, notes, letters from family and friends and David. The Lord has restored my soul daily by allowing me to study His word, pray to Him and have such amazing support from family and friends. His peace has flooded my heart and mind. His grace has sustained me. Joy has overcome me when I have been down. His love for me never fails me. He never fails me. I am encouraged to know I am not alone and I am encouraged that through hard times He is most visible. I am thankful for these past weeks because I will become more of who He wants me to be through it. He is molding me through each hard time and through each great time.

I am praying. I am having FAITH that the Lord will open a door for me.

On a positive note. I am excited about having a long weekend to relax with David. We are going to walk, play tennis, read, eat, have a lot of coffee, talk, plan, walk some more, lay out, swim, laugh.. just enjoy each other. Life is so short and I want to be around him as much as possible. I love how he loves me, I love how he loves The Lord before me. I love that we can learn from each other. I love that I do not have to worry about my spiritual growth because he will never hurt it or hinder it. The Lord is good and faithful. I am excited to see what the future holds. But until He opens up the avenues, I will live for today. THANK YOU God for TODAY. I praise you for what you have done for me, I praise you for what you have taken me from and through, I praise you for choosing me. I praise you for helping me and comforting me. To you be the Glory.

Tell Mama hey for me.. I miss her.

Meet Virginia

Galatians

Galatians.... I read some of it this morning. I have to say, it is a wonderful wonderful Book of the Bible. I also had a commentary on it by Dr Campbell. This is what he said about the introduction of the book. It is true and intense. I love it.

The most significant truths in this epistle given by Paul by the Divine Revelation of the Risen Christ:

1. There is only ONE Gospel

2. Jesus Christ revealed this Gospel to the Apostle Paul

3. A person is justified through the faithfulness of Christ instead of the works of the Law

4. Believers are identified with the crucifixion of Christ

5. The promise of the Spirit is received through Faith

6. The Law was never able to give LIFE, It served only as "school teacher" to lead those under it to Christ

7.We are made sons of God through Faith in Jesus Christ

8. All believers are ONE in Christ

9. Believers are called to a position of freedom in Christ

10. There is a continuous struggle between the flesh and the Spirit

11 the Holy Spirit produces Fruit in believers

12. The only thing that counts is a new creature, not physical rites.

Are you seeing a pattern here? It is all about Christ and what He has done for YOU. It is not what "Ginny" can do for HIM to earn salvation. He did it all. Now you might say.. Well what about good works.. Remember, The bible does not contradict itself. If one verse says.. "You must enter into good works.." and then you go to another verse and it says.."For by Grace are you saved through FAITH, and that is NOT of yourselves, it is the GIFT of God...NOT of works lest any man should boast.."Then you must look at those and see the difference. You must see who the Lord is talking to, what time, the context of it, etc. You must search the Scriptures yourself and see the Things That Differ.

We enter into Good works by the love of God and the Grace of God... but we are not saved by good works. For we are made WHOLE ONLY IN CHRIST JESUS. He is our hope, our stronghold, our anchor. He is our SAVIOR. Think about it. Search the Scriptures yourself. Do not take my word for it. Take the Lord's word for it.

Like my dad said Sunday morning.. " Our identity on earth is not our job position, our money, etc.. our identity is Christ. That is your PURPOSE.. It is HIS doing.." Rejoice in His Mercy. For His love is above all.

I hope everyone has a great day. I am praying for David, My family, His family, my Friends, Job situations, and to grow in Christ.

I love the Lord, I love life, I love my family, friends, My BF :).. One day at a time.

Keep A good Attitude, Stay Positive, and do your best..

Meet Virginia

All in God

I am really into vintage bottles, vintage milk glass and chairs right now. How lovely are the images above. They would be fun in a wedding, home decor, or anything. I am about to purchase them :)

I am wanting to go antiquing soon so if anyone wants to join.. let me know.

One thing I want to say is..God is good.

I have been learning alot lately by His grace. I am learning to be still, learning to wait, learning to live a day at a time until His hands give me a push. Some days I am just up up up.. And some days I am confused (not about God,things in life), and an over analyzer.. One thing I can rely on is God and His Word. I have been praying alot more lately about specific things. Prayer is so important. There is alot going on in the nature world right now.. Oil Spill, tornados, and the flooding in Nashville. But still no matter what we have hope. I pray for everyone in that drama and pray the Lord will shine in the hearts of people affected in those areas. Have Faith. Draw close to Christ. Never Stop.

Keep Praying.

Meet Virginia