Praying all the time

Why do we find ourselves praying only when it is convenient for us?Or is this just me? We are so quick to pray to God when we are in trouble, or when we need something to go in the right direction. I am in this predicament right at the moment. I caught myself. I apologized to God for this, but I feel that He is always with me, but I need to feel His presence more when something has happened. I get scared and realize that I will not make it out of this situation without His help. Is this a selfish move on my part? Is it wrong? I pray all the time, but I find them to be way more detailed at times of drama. Maybe that is part of my problem, I do not know when to pray. (Romans 8:26) "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." But if the Spirit interceded, am I praying correctly?

Getting Ready for a new year - school year that is

It seems like only yesterday I was wishing my little kindergartners farewell for the summer. Then today, I met with our new principal to discuss the upcoming school year. Her plans and expectations for each of us. I find it so very interesting that Jesus himself said that it would be impossible for us to enter the kingdom of heaven unless we become as little children. I see that as we must get on the same level as our students. We must understand their minds to fully understand the word of the Lord. Adults must not overlook the knowledge a young one can give us. My seven year old teaches me new things everyday. "I praise you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to the little children." (Mt 11:25) Do you ever wish you were a child again? I do.

Harry Potter right or wrong???

I know so many of you do not accept Harry Potter, but this has been a book I have enjoyed since it's beginning. I have enjoyed each book, and movie. I would like to know why others disagree with this. I have tickets for tomorrow to see the 5th movie. Is it so wrong to let your imagination run, even if you know that it is all just that? Your imagination. I know the difference between right and wrong. I do not believe in witch craft, but the books grab my attention, is this wrong?

Ready for the fall

Here is a little bit of info about me. I am entering into my third year at Regent. I currently work in Special Education Inclusion. Kindergartners have my heart. This is what I plan to teach upon graduation from Regent. My husband and I have lived here for 10 years. We have two daughters and a dog. My children are so bright. I was so proud when the principal called me last week to let me know that my oldest child had received perfect 600's on all 4 of her SOLs. I was so excited. Then I found out that my 7 year old is working on a 14 year old level. This is exciting and scary. I see the next few years of school for them being exciting for them and challenging to me. Those teenage years are upon me.
I am the PTA president at the school where I work, and have enjoyed that greatly. Five years running. This has allowed me to meet many wonderful people. At Regent, I plan on graduating next December. I look so forward to this. It has taken me since I graduated high school in 1994, but the time has come, and God has been there for me every step of the way. Without Him in my life, none of these wonderful accomplishments would have occurred. Thanks be to God.

Feeling the Heat

It has been so warm here in VA. What a storm we had yesterday. I went outside to walk my dog a couple of hours ago, and my dogwood tree was lying on the ground. What strength the Lord sends with a storm to pull a tree from it's foundation. Is this a sign He is sending to me to work on my roots?? I am pondering this question today.

Children are a blessing

My little girls are the apple of my eye. They do so much for me, not even knowing that they do. Their love is a gift God gave me, and I thank Him for it every second of my life. The unconditional love we feel for our children is so close to the love God has for us. Today we spent another summer day together and did chores together, played playstation, went out to eat, and bought movie tickets for Friday. Our time is so precious, and I love spending my time with them.