Cuteness Is. . .

floppy puppy ears. . .

posing with a cowboy hat & boots. . .

a tired face. . .

and puppy paws. :)

Are We Prepared?

Often times I feel tired and weary of battling my flesh over the same things everyday. I was thinking about this and wondering why I easily get weary of well doing, when God reminded me that I often forget to put on the full armor of God. I find that most days I just put on half of my armor, and think I am ready for the day ahead of me.
It is obvious to us that if a soldier went into battle with only half of his armor, he would not be able to fight a very good fight, nor would he conquer very much for the cause he was fighting for. So why do we only put half of our armor on when we are fighting for the greatest cause this world will ever know?
Do we not put on all our armor because we don't have enough conviction? Why do we not see the importance of these battles? Is it because we are to self focused on our own agendas?
I believe we wouldn't get weary and tired of these battles so easily if we were consistently, and properly prepared for each day. . .
These are real battles that have been set before us every minute of everyday. Battles that are being won and lost. If we don't learn to efficiently fight these battles now, how are we going to face the days to come? We must carefully put on every piece, everyday, so that we can conquer as much as possible in this world for our Lord.


"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sward of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Ephesians 6:10-17


I pray God will strengthen us to put on the full armor of God each and every day!

Footprints In the Sand. . .

One night I had a dream.

In my dream I was walking along the beach with the Lord..

Across the sky flashed scenes from my life...For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me, and the other to the Lord...

When the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life.

This bothered me, and so I questioned the Lord:
“You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied:

“My Child, the times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand, is when I carried you.”

I found this poem very comforting, but also convicting. It convicted me of how easy and willing I am to question my Savior. Why is it so easy to question God in His goodness? Why is it so easy to assume that He left, when He promised us that He will never leave or forsake us? Could it be because we can't even come close to comprehending the amount of love He has for us? Or maybe it stems from a proud, self-pitying attitude. Maybe it's a little (or a lot) of both?

I pray God will help me to consistently see all the times He carried me. I pray he will help me to count my blessings instead of my mis-fortunes {cuz we all know they aren't mis-fortunes. They are the will of our Father, and we are to give thanks in all things!}.

"When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done."