God- The Vending Machine?

Today the sermon at church was amazing.

It was about something we all tend to do in our relationship with God- treat him like a vending machine.

A vending machine?! How so? I asked the same question. (Btw I love analogies like this. It helps me remember things easier!!!)

He was saying how faithful and reliable the vending machines usually are. You put your money in, and out comes what you want. However, there are those moments when you out your money in, and the thing you want gets stuck...or doesn't come out. What do we do? We kick it, shake it, get upset, say a few choice words.

Well, sometimes that's how we treat God. We put in our money (tithe,service,prayers) and expect God to give us what we want. When it doesn't work out that way, we kick, moan, curse at him.


He also mentioned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and their faith. They were threatened to be thrown into a fire if they didn't worship other Gods.

Daniel 3:16-18 says this:

16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, “Your threat means nothing to us. If you throw us in the fire, the God we serve can rescue us from your roaring furnace and anything else you might cook up, O king. But even if he doesn’t, it wouldn’t make a bit of difference, O king. We still wouldn’t serve your gods or worship the gold statue you set up.”

They told the king that God would rescue them from the furnace, BUT EVEN IF HE DIDN'T, they wouldn't worship other Gods anyway.

Wow. Such faith they had even though they weren't sure of their fate. But they had faith.

God doesn't tell us that we aren't going to face trails, but he did promise he will help us through them.

Praise The Lord for that!

Happy Sunday.

Saturday & 23 weeks

Happy Saturday! The LAST Saturday in January! Cray Cray!

I'm at work, sipping on some hot chocolate and listening to my new FAVORITE pandora station: Florida Georgia Line. Not only am I kinda obsessed with FGL, but this station plays a great mix of all my boys: Jason, Tim, Brantley, Lee, Justin...and more!

What else? Ohh, I had an interview on Tuesday night andddddd I'm a new tutor at Allison Tutoring! I've only got one kiddo to start, but hopefully I'll get a few more once this company starts advertising! www.allisontutoring.com

I'm looking forward to helping kids one-on-one. If you know anyone elementary student who needs a tutor on Tues/Thurs afternoons- let me know! :)

 

Jake news: He can sing the tune of his ABCS...and even sometimes say the letters..but for sure can say the "Me" in the  "next time wont you sing with me" part! Its so cute! He also can sing along with "I like to eat, eat, eat, apples and bananas" (kristin can vouch for this!) It is so stinking cute!

 

 

Here is my 23 week bump pic of Jake and with Janelle :)

23 weeks with Janelle
 

23 weeks with Jake

How far along? 23w1d

Total weight gain/loss: Still 6lbs...but I'm pretty sure that number will be doubled at my dr. apt next week.

How big is baby? Size: 11 inches Weight: 1lbs+

Maternity clothes? yeppppppp!

Sleep: Still sleeping great. I had my FIRST Charlie horse of this pregnancy and I forgot that it hurt like no other!!!! ahh, and hubby wasn't home to rub it out for me :(

Best moment this week:Learning I got a new tutoring job that I interviewed for!

Movement: All the time!!! She loves kicking me when I least expecting it. I find myself praying about how thankful I am that she is healthy and reminding me she’s in there!

Food cravings: Anything and everything. Unfortunately. Gotta stop the junk food.

Gender: Girly girl

Labor Signs: Nada!

Belly Button in or out? Innie

Stretchmarks? Nope. No new ones!

How are you feeling? Great!

What I am looking forward to: Getting paint samples on the wall this week! Can't wait to see PINK!!

What I miss: Running (gasp-say it ain't so!)

Weekly Wisdom: Let God take control!

Have a great weekend!

Control

I came across this quote from my friend, Cindy (olivemepost.com), and thought I'd re-share.

It really hit home to me.


“Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of – throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself.” – C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

We are content with our "house" but know there are some leaks and things that should and needs to be fixed, then when they DO get fixed and things start changing, you wonder what the heck is going on!

We have all theses plans for our lives...but whether or not they line up with GOD'S plan is a different story.

What he's got planned for our lives is WAY better than what we've got planned.

If you're like me, you like to have things planned out and on a schedule. Well, sometimes that's just not how it goes.

I've come across many people posting about "letting go" and  "letting God take the wheel," so I know there are TONS of people going through this type of stuff. I think its an everyday struggle...whether you're waiting on something to happen...or just need that comfort of knowing God is in control.

Let him take control!

Pointless

This post is completely pointless.



Who wants to see Safe Haven?!? (Me me me!) Love me some Josh Duhamel!
Poor hubby is going to get dragged to this movie valentines weekend...or maybe it should be a girls night?!?!? I. Think. Yes.

I quit twitter a while ago. Didn't really understand it. Instead, I got tumblr-which is like a Pinterest but not as organized or helpful. It's more like a compilation of pictures/quotes people like. I didn't use tumblr as much from my iPhone bc I'm blind and can't stare at the screen that long

Since I got an iPad, tumblr is wayyyyy more easy to use!

Anyway- here are some good finds from tumblr!

















Janelle update soon!! :)


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20 week update!!!

I'm over more than half way with this pregnancy!! It's gone by soo fast!!

Christmas break flew by and ill be back to work on Monday! I think my kiddos will be shocked to see how much bigger I've got in the last 2 weeks!

We decided on bedding for her room and I'm in loveee with it! I'm so excited buy girly things! Here is the bedding we picked!




How far along? 20w1d
Total weight gain/loss: 6lbs
How big is baby? 6.5 inches long and 10.5oz!!
Maternity clothes? Yes! Pants are a must now..shirts I can still squeeze into!
Sleep: Sleeping great still!
Best moment this week? Having the anatomy scan come back normal and seeing Janelle again!
Movement: Yes! I've felt little jabs and flutters but now it's legit!
Food cravings: Chinese food (which I had yesterday) and rocky road ice cream (which I haven't fulfilled yet!)
Gender: A sweet baby girl!!!!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? Nothing new!
How are you feeling? Fabulous! Still got those RL pain when I walk.
What I am looking forward to: Cleaning out what will soon be Janelles nursery!
What I miss: Nada
Weekly Wisdom: Why wait??
Milestones: Having a successful anatomy scan!!! Woo for healthy baby!


Ill leave you with a cute pic of Jake and his cousin, Evan!


Love these boys!!!

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