A volunteer at the Center shared this with me the other day. She doesn't read my blog or even know that this is my year for my journey - a journey to see what God wants me to be when I grow up - lol.
Just thought I would share this with you, it was the May 1st daily devotional in a book called "Jesus Calling":
You are on the path of My choosing. There is no randomness about your life. Here and Now comprise the coordinates of your daily life. Most people let their moments slip through their fingers, half-lived. They avoid the present by worrying about the future or longing for a better time and place. They forget that they are creatures who are subject to the limitations of time and space. They forget their Creator, who walks with them only in the present.
Every moment is alive with My glorious Presence, to those whose hearts are intimately connected with Mine. As you give yourself more and more to a life of constant communion with Me, you will find that you simply have no time for worry. Thus, you are freed to let My Spirit direct your steps, enabling you to walk along the path of Peace.
The recommended reading is Luke 12:25-26 and Luke 1:79
It is amazing to me how much the Lord loves us. He places people in our lives, gives us multiply blessings and loves us unconditionally.
As I continue to seek my path, I can rest in this; I am on the path of His choosing. I also want to communion with Him not only daily, but deeper. Seek Him more and hear from the Holy Spirit.
It is so comforting to know that He is not limited by time or space, even though I am. Which is a good thing for me - lol.
As I continue this journey, walking with Him, He will show me what my life is and how my life should be. Praise be to our God!
Thank you for joining me on my journey - Stacy
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
All About the Ranch
Just thought I would take a break from my journey writings to let you see some pictures of our wonderful vacation. It is truly a great place and if you like the desert, golfing and horses, it is a place for you!!
Saturday, May 5, 2012
A Wonderful Weekend
This has been a wonderful weekend (well, a bit longer than a weekend) with my hubby and cousins. It is so much fun to be here in the desert air and sun - just enjoying all the beautiful scenery and just amazed at how God creates so many beautiful things and areas. Just blows my mind! He is so awesome!
The past 2 days I have been able to ride and able to think about my horses and what it all means. I love horses, love riding, love exploring and love the wide open spaces. So while riding and thinking it occurs to me that I need more than a journey or path in my life. I have to have some balance!
Driving in the car for over 2 1/2 hours a day (to and from work) has put me out of balance. While I do enjoy structured time and knowing what I am going to do (checking things off a list) I also need to balance out my life. The pressures of the Center can become overwhelming. Am I going to bring enough money in, how can I help this client, what articles do I need to write, what about making the deposit. All of this can be draining and adding traffic to it just makes it worse. Like joy is stolen from me - well, more like just sucked right out of me.
It is harder and harder to wake up in the morning, life has moments of joy, but not most of the time. Life seems to be more about checking things off my list than actually living. Like I have this pressure to preform and get things done. Which I like, but for some reason this is different. Not sure I can explain it all.
So, how can I have balance? What is it that I need to cut out? How do I change my thinking? Being on the back of a horse can change your thinking. This is for sure! The beauty of it, the feel of a horse, talking with the horse; it is all so calming and so fulfilling. Just amazing! It is so amazing how God created these majestic creatures! As you can tell I love horses. I need to ride more, but how do I fit it all in??
Which brings me back to balance. Where do I get it? What do I give up? How do I create more time in my day? What does all this have to do with my journey?
Well, these are all thoughts that I will be pondering over the next couple of weeks - will need to get some balance in my life soon - that is for sure!
Thank you again for help me on my journey! Stacy
The past 2 days I have been able to ride and able to think about my horses and what it all means. I love horses, love riding, love exploring and love the wide open spaces. So while riding and thinking it occurs to me that I need more than a journey or path in my life. I have to have some balance!
Driving in the car for over 2 1/2 hours a day (to and from work) has put me out of balance. While I do enjoy structured time and knowing what I am going to do (checking things off a list) I also need to balance out my life. The pressures of the Center can become overwhelming. Am I going to bring enough money in, how can I help this client, what articles do I need to write, what about making the deposit. All of this can be draining and adding traffic to it just makes it worse. Like joy is stolen from me - well, more like just sucked right out of me.
It is harder and harder to wake up in the morning, life has moments of joy, but not most of the time. Life seems to be more about checking things off my list than actually living. Like I have this pressure to preform and get things done. Which I like, but for some reason this is different. Not sure I can explain it all.
So, how can I have balance? What is it that I need to cut out? How do I change my thinking? Being on the back of a horse can change your thinking. This is for sure! The beauty of it, the feel of a horse, talking with the horse; it is all so calming and so fulfilling. Just amazing! It is so amazing how God created these majestic creatures! As you can tell I love horses. I need to ride more, but how do I fit it all in??
Which brings me back to balance. Where do I get it? What do I give up? How do I create more time in my day? What does all this have to do with my journey?
Well, these are all thoughts that I will be pondering over the next couple of weeks - will need to get some balance in my life soon - that is for sure!
Thank you again for help me on my journey! Stacy
Friday, April 27, 2012
My Mind is Crowded with ALL sorts of Thoughts!
Those of you who know me should be very scared of that title - lol! I think I have gotten myself into trouble - how - well, by trying to read 3 books at the same time! "Change Your Questions, Change Your Life", "Total Forgiveness" and the newest one, "When Pigs Move In" - and no - that one is NOT about pig farming. :)
As I am on my journey, I have found that I have issues from my past to deal with. Evidently I have some sort of unforgiveness in my heart and I need to have that plucked out - not sure of what that is just yet - but while reading my "Total Forgiveness" book I felt that sting in my heart and I know I have things to work through because of that.
Last Sunday's church was also very good. Talking about God's timing and how His plans don't really revolve around timing - He is timeless - anyway, the example was Moses taking the Israelites into the promised land, how stubborn they were, and that they didn't trust Him so therefore the first generation didn't get to go in - they all died off. Then the 2nd generation was able to receive their inheritance and go into the promised land. We also learned how important it is to mediate on God's Word, that it's not about me, it's about God and to receive His promises. His words are true and He is faithful!
Ok - so how does this all fit together - see - my mind is spinning!
And oh, not to mention, as I was driving into work this week I see a semi-truck that used to have a logo on it about "Feed the Children" - it was all faded - like they took it off - but I could see it. Actually I had to blink a couple of times to make sure I was reading what I was reading. I was like, really God, what are you saying to me!
Well, this much I can say I know for sure! 1) God has a plan for me 2) All circumstances are under God's control 3) His Word is my direction and 4) I need to live a life devoted to Him.
So many puzzle pieces that I am just going to let Him put them all together. Some days I really love my journey, some days I am really confused about it and some days - well - I just don't like it. BUT I am ready to see where this year takes me and what God has for me. And can you believe this year is already a 1/4 over - man!
Oh, and get this, my newest addition of Horse and Rider Magazine cover says, "Got A Goal" - really??!!
Truly my mind is crowded with all sorts of thoughts! Hopefully it will be less crowded soon - lol! Thank you for joining me on my journey, Stacy
As I am on my journey, I have found that I have issues from my past to deal with. Evidently I have some sort of unforgiveness in my heart and I need to have that plucked out - not sure of what that is just yet - but while reading my "Total Forgiveness" book I felt that sting in my heart and I know I have things to work through because of that.
Last Sunday's church was also very good. Talking about God's timing and how His plans don't really revolve around timing - He is timeless - anyway, the example was Moses taking the Israelites into the promised land, how stubborn they were, and that they didn't trust Him so therefore the first generation didn't get to go in - they all died off. Then the 2nd generation was able to receive their inheritance and go into the promised land. We also learned how important it is to mediate on God's Word, that it's not about me, it's about God and to receive His promises. His words are true and He is faithful!
Ok - so how does this all fit together - see - my mind is spinning!
And oh, not to mention, as I was driving into work this week I see a semi-truck that used to have a logo on it about "Feed the Children" - it was all faded - like they took it off - but I could see it. Actually I had to blink a couple of times to make sure I was reading what I was reading. I was like, really God, what are you saying to me!
Well, this much I can say I know for sure! 1) God has a plan for me 2) All circumstances are under God's control 3) His Word is my direction and 4) I need to live a life devoted to Him.
So many puzzle pieces that I am just going to let Him put them all together. Some days I really love my journey, some days I am really confused about it and some days - well - I just don't like it. BUT I am ready to see where this year takes me and what God has for me. And can you believe this year is already a 1/4 over - man!
Oh, and get this, my newest addition of Horse and Rider Magazine cover says, "Got A Goal" - really??!!
Truly my mind is crowded with all sorts of thoughts! Hopefully it will be less crowded soon - lol! Thank you for joining me on my journey, Stacy
Friday, April 13, 2012
Question Everything
This is a quote attributed to Albert Einstein and is in a new book that I am reading, "change your questions, change your life".
In the first couple of chapters you meet the character, Ben, who was the "answer man" at work and now he finds himself as the person who has no answers.
He is going to a mentor of sorts, per his boss's request, and now he has to Question Thinking.
The thought process here is that you have to find the right questions to find the right results. One example of this is back in the days when nomads walked from water hole to water hole, living in tents and constantly worrying about where they will be getting their next water for their livestock and their families, their question was, "where is the water?". Well once they changed their question to "how do we get water to us?", cities where born, crops were grown, life was different.
Ok, how do I apply this to my journey, my path. Well, I am not sure as of yet, only on chapter 3 - lol - but I am excited to see where this book will take me.
I have found my strengths (although I need to go and review them), I have seen what a good general does (although I need to read more of the book, "The Art of War") and now this book.
Also this morning in my Bible reading, God challenged me to defend the defenseless and stand up for the underdog. This is what I want to do. My question is HOW?
But is that the right question? Is that going to show me my path? What question is it that I am really asking? I know this - God, what is it that You want me to do? Do I continue the path where I am or start something new? How can horses be incorporated in all of this? Are they supposed to be? What is my next step?
I have questions, but don't believe I am asking them in the right way! I am hoping that the Lord will reveal to me what to ask and how to ask it as I read this book. Stay tuned - it may get interesting! :)
On another note, Albert and I are taking our youngest on a college tour today. I am excited to see what path the Lord has for her and to be able to share in this journey with her!
Thank you once again for sharing this journey with me! Stacy
In the first couple of chapters you meet the character, Ben, who was the "answer man" at work and now he finds himself as the person who has no answers.
He is going to a mentor of sorts, per his boss's request, and now he has to Question Thinking.
The thought process here is that you have to find the right questions to find the right results. One example of this is back in the days when nomads walked from water hole to water hole, living in tents and constantly worrying about where they will be getting their next water for their livestock and their families, their question was, "where is the water?". Well once they changed their question to "how do we get water to us?", cities where born, crops were grown, life was different.
Ok, how do I apply this to my journey, my path. Well, I am not sure as of yet, only on chapter 3 - lol - but I am excited to see where this book will take me.
I have found my strengths (although I need to go and review them), I have seen what a good general does (although I need to read more of the book, "The Art of War") and now this book.
Also this morning in my Bible reading, God challenged me to defend the defenseless and stand up for the underdog. This is what I want to do. My question is HOW?
But is that the right question? Is that going to show me my path? What question is it that I am really asking? I know this - God, what is it that You want me to do? Do I continue the path where I am or start something new? How can horses be incorporated in all of this? Are they supposed to be? What is my next step?
I have questions, but don't believe I am asking them in the right way! I am hoping that the Lord will reveal to me what to ask and how to ask it as I read this book. Stay tuned - it may get interesting! :)
On another note, Albert and I are taking our youngest on a college tour today. I am excited to see what path the Lord has for her and to be able to share in this journey with her!
Thank you once again for sharing this journey with me! Stacy
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
My Journey
Ok - so here I am - wondering about my journey - my path - my next step in life - and right now I am cloudy and foggy - don't get it! But staying the course - because that is what I need to do until God shows me what is next.
BUT I do know that I am helping my youngest with her journey - so I like that! She wants to go to college and find her own path - yeah - love that!
BUT another thing has just caught my eye! Yes, another thing! I LOVE watching Food Network and all their shows - but what I didn't realize is that in America (yes, America) we have children going for days (sometimes) without food - WHAT??? How can that happen - aren't we a GREAT and mighty country??? Don't we have programs in place to where people don't have to go hungry? We have food pantries, WIC, food stamps, Shelters and schools that give discounted lunches - how can this be???
So on this commercial they say by 2015 we can end children hungry - WHAT - 2015?? Why do we have to wait 3 more years to end hungry in America???? Sorry, but this just blows my mind!
Ok, so now what, do I do something about this? Do I just send a check, do I check into our area about this - I just don't get it! This (once again) is just blowing my mind!
Every day I deal with women who need help and I have numbers to give them or I can actually help them - why is there this problem? What is slipping through the cracks???
So basically stay tuned and we sill see what happens next on this issue......
Oh, I am also praying for a person to rent a stall - just so you know!
Well, just wanted to share what was on my mind - once again, thank you for sharing this journey with me! Stacy
BUT I do know that I am helping my youngest with her journey - so I like that! She wants to go to college and find her own path - yeah - love that!
BUT another thing has just caught my eye! Yes, another thing! I LOVE watching Food Network and all their shows - but what I didn't realize is that in America (yes, America) we have children going for days (sometimes) without food - WHAT??? How can that happen - aren't we a GREAT and mighty country??? Don't we have programs in place to where people don't have to go hungry? We have food pantries, WIC, food stamps, Shelters and schools that give discounted lunches - how can this be???
So on this commercial they say by 2015 we can end children hungry - WHAT - 2015?? Why do we have to wait 3 more years to end hungry in America???? Sorry, but this just blows my mind!
Ok, so now what, do I do something about this? Do I just send a check, do I check into our area about this - I just don't get it! This (once again) is just blowing my mind!
Every day I deal with women who need help and I have numbers to give them or I can actually help them - why is there this problem? What is slipping through the cracks???
So basically stay tuned and we sill see what happens next on this issue......
Oh, I am also praying for a person to rent a stall - just so you know!
Well, just wanted to share what was on my mind - once again, thank you for sharing this journey with me! Stacy
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Ups and Downs/Highs and Lows
A lot emotionally has happened to me since my last post. My Ferrier (a person who shoes and trims horse hooves) came out last Friday, it was time for the girls to have their mannies and peddies - lol.
We were talking about horses, how I want to have a business or do something with horses, that sort of thing. Well, he has a lot of knowledge about horses and making a living off of horses and basically was saying, "you can't make any money off of horses". He is a realist. I was sharing about wanting to work with horses and kids as well, "you would have to have a HUGE insurance policy". Again, reality. So, another pitch, "I would like to rescue horses" - I am trying every angle here! "Once you start rescuing horses, everyone will know that you do that and you will end up having too many horses and they will need to be rescued". Stinking drought, hay prices, feed prices, trying to make money off of horses when people are just turning horses loose on the streets.
People can't make ends meet and with so many horses out there it is hard to do anything with them at this time. So the words rolling around in my head are, "Can't he just see I want to do something with horses???"
Ok, so reality in my face. In talking with Albert about this, him being a realist as well, he is agreeing with the Ferrier. So, emotion city happens. "It's not fair, I want to have a dream, why can't I just do something that I finally want to do in life." You know, my own little pity party was happening.
It's like as a woman you raise your children, you keep your household going, you contribute to the family, your marriage, all these things, but when is it that I just get to have a dream and have the freedom to live out my dream. See, I told you, a nice pity party was full on happening!
Ok, so as my pit party is keeping me emotional throughout the weekend, we go to church on Sunday. Ah, my Pastor, what does he have to say about dreams and goals and such? In the book of Nehemiah we see the vision, God's vision. A wall that had been destroyed and not fixed for over 90 years and God has Nehemiah go and fix it - in 52 days the wall is rebuilt - he had this dream - people told him it couldn't be done and yet - God through Nehemiah did it!
Ah, the dream can come back now. Not that I ignore reality, but I can see through the fog and get back to my dream, my journey.
One thing that Pastor Sal said that I just kept running through my head was, "when we are faithful with the little things, then we will be rewarded with bigger things". Well, that is true, look at Nehemiah, he went from the King's cup bearer to the Governor with a new rebuilt wall and everything.
So yesterday driving into work it hits me (well, God hit me upside the head). I am not my own, I was bought with a price, I have no rights. Lay down your rights - yes, Lord. Seek me - yes, Lord. You said you wanted a year to figure out what the rest of your life is going to look like and it is only the end of March - yes, Lord.
So as reality meets dreaming here is what I have come up with - nothing is impossible with God! He owns a 1000 cattle on the hill! If I am faithful with what He has given to me now, there is no telling what the rest of the year will look like. Why am I focusing on the negative and not the blessings He has already given me?
He will either redirect my heart and my dream or He will bring it to completion!
Me, I am a dreamer. I live in a world of reality that I have to deal with, but I know God's ways are not always man's ways.
So once again, I am on my journey to see what this year will bring. I am done with my pity party (at least this one - lol) and will continue on - to fight the good fight - to be faithful with what He has given to me - to continue on this journey until He shows me something different.
Oh, and my foot is still swollen, can only wear one pair of shoes right now. It is also a pretty color of purple and pink. :) It's all good!
Thank you for being on this journey with me and for allowing me to share my ups and downs and highs and lows. Stacy
We were talking about horses, how I want to have a business or do something with horses, that sort of thing. Well, he has a lot of knowledge about horses and making a living off of horses and basically was saying, "you can't make any money off of horses". He is a realist. I was sharing about wanting to work with horses and kids as well, "you would have to have a HUGE insurance policy". Again, reality. So, another pitch, "I would like to rescue horses" - I am trying every angle here! "Once you start rescuing horses, everyone will know that you do that and you will end up having too many horses and they will need to be rescued". Stinking drought, hay prices, feed prices, trying to make money off of horses when people are just turning horses loose on the streets.
People can't make ends meet and with so many horses out there it is hard to do anything with them at this time. So the words rolling around in my head are, "Can't he just see I want to do something with horses???"
Ok, so reality in my face. In talking with Albert about this, him being a realist as well, he is agreeing with the Ferrier. So, emotion city happens. "It's not fair, I want to have a dream, why can't I just do something that I finally want to do in life." You know, my own little pity party was happening.
It's like as a woman you raise your children, you keep your household going, you contribute to the family, your marriage, all these things, but when is it that I just get to have a dream and have the freedom to live out my dream. See, I told you, a nice pity party was full on happening!
Ok, so as my pit party is keeping me emotional throughout the weekend, we go to church on Sunday. Ah, my Pastor, what does he have to say about dreams and goals and such? In the book of Nehemiah we see the vision, God's vision. A wall that had been destroyed and not fixed for over 90 years and God has Nehemiah go and fix it - in 52 days the wall is rebuilt - he had this dream - people told him it couldn't be done and yet - God through Nehemiah did it!
Ah, the dream can come back now. Not that I ignore reality, but I can see through the fog and get back to my dream, my journey.
One thing that Pastor Sal said that I just kept running through my head was, "when we are faithful with the little things, then we will be rewarded with bigger things". Well, that is true, look at Nehemiah, he went from the King's cup bearer to the Governor with a new rebuilt wall and everything.
So yesterday driving into work it hits me (well, God hit me upside the head). I am not my own, I was bought with a price, I have no rights. Lay down your rights - yes, Lord. Seek me - yes, Lord. You said you wanted a year to figure out what the rest of your life is going to look like and it is only the end of March - yes, Lord.
So as reality meets dreaming here is what I have come up with - nothing is impossible with God! He owns a 1000 cattle on the hill! If I am faithful with what He has given to me now, there is no telling what the rest of the year will look like. Why am I focusing on the negative and not the blessings He has already given me?
He will either redirect my heart and my dream or He will bring it to completion!
Me, I am a dreamer. I live in a world of reality that I have to deal with, but I know God's ways are not always man's ways.
So once again, I am on my journey to see what this year will bring. I am done with my pity party (at least this one - lol) and will continue on - to fight the good fight - to be faithful with what He has given to me - to continue on this journey until He shows me something different.
Oh, and my foot is still swollen, can only wear one pair of shoes right now. It is also a pretty color of purple and pink. :) It's all good!
Thank you for being on this journey with me and for allowing me to share my ups and downs and highs and lows. Stacy
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