Has Your Heart Been Hardened?

Most people know the story of Moses, or as some people like to refer to it, The Ten Commandments. In the bible, Exodus, it talks about Moses and Aaron going to Pharaoh, but Pharaoh's heart was hardened and he refused to let the Israelites go. I think some times in our lives every one's heart because hardened at some time or another and you may not even realize it. It can be from being hurt by friends, family, co-workers or any one you may know. It could be a slight against your name, a cross word said, or something done that causes you to stop trusting, or it could be because some one takes advantage of you over and over. Whatever the reason, your heart becomes hardened and you become an untrusting, bitter soul. I just realized I was that person, and although I love my family, friends, and old co-workers, I am not or have not been able to really trust anyone in a long time. I guess it came back to being told over and over again, how rude, crude and abrupt I was, but that was because I'd been slapped in the face many, many times. Thought I was going to be commended or promoted only to be told I lack a quality that they felt was needed. Or I loaned people money and never got it back. However, over the last few months, I realized I'm receiving back what I gave over and over again. I will never be able to thank my family, Mara, Julia, Caity, Raven, and Momma enough for what they have done for me over the last few months, weeks. If it had not been for them we would not have had food in the cabinets or we might have been evicted, or not had any electricity. I know that God is working very hard in my life these days. I know that the part time job over at the church is where I need to be. I know that God is taking care of us, through my family and our church family. I want God to "chisel" away at the bad parts, and hold my hand and show me where and what I need to do. I know He is going to make it possible for us to move back to the pecan orchard, have utilities, and I know He is guiding my business with Vince, and that it will be what brings us through, when my husband's license are not renewed because of his wreck. All is in God's hands. It is God's battle and He will be victorious, and I want to be proof for those who do not know Him as their personal saviour. I want people to see what God can do for them.

Maybe it is time you search your heart and soul. Your heart might be hardened and you might not know or understand why? Pray. Talk to God. Ask Him for Help. Thank Him for what He has done in your life, even for those things that you might not realize He has directed. It some times takes a slap up beside your head before you see it. May God Bless You All. Love, L

My sisters

I am the middle child and there are just us three girls. To say that we have always gotten a long would be a bold faced lie and I try not to do that and always speak the truth. We all look fairly alike, but have very different personalities although we all try to be the boss. My older sister was the cheerleader, drill team, everyone loves person in school. She wasn't fat, and she always had a boyfriend. My little sister, is the small quiet genius and even at a young age, she had her bluff in on us. I like to write and have a very vivid imagination. I don't get along well with people and it takes a lot for me to trust someone, and heaven forbid you ever break that trust. I might still be polite, but that is probably as far as I will go even with someone I've known for a length of time. I hate people that betray others and then think they can just go back and start again. I may forgive you, but forgetting is another thing. Yes I know that is one of my faults. However, I digress. As sisters we were taught to play together, work together and share. We love each other and all though we differ on some of our beliefs, we have always tried to support each other. Both my sisters married in their teens. I didn't marry until I was upwards of 40. I love my sisters and they know that all they would have to do is ask and if I could, I would. I'm having a difficult time right now, but my sisters without knowing it, sent me emails today and are my inspiration. So I thought I would share: From my older sister I receive this:

Psalm 46:10 'Be Still and Know that I AM GOD'

From my little sister I received an email about a daughter and her father and they were driving through a storm, she wanted to pull over and her father told her to get driving. Here is the inspiration:

Now the storm was terrible but she never stopped driving and soon she could see a little clearer.
After a couple of miles she was on dry land and the sun was out.
Her father said: "Now, pull over and step out!"
She said "But Why now?"
He said "get out look back at all the people that gave up and are still in the storm".
You never gave up and now your storm is over.
I thought this was a testimony for anyone of you that is going through something. Just because everyone else, even the ones that appear to be the largest and strongest gives up, you don't have to . . . because if you keep going, on up ahead, your storm will soon be over and the sun will shine upon your face again.
God bless you as you keep trusting in Him to direct your steps ~

So this blog is dedicated to them... Sissy and Brat... I love you both... May God Grant you all your blessings and hopes in 2010... Love, L