YOU JUST THOUGHT YOU WERE DONE WRAPPING!!!!

Here it is January 2nd - And, I am still wrapping - wrapping up new years resolutions like SOUDER BANS THE MONTH OF DECEMBER FOR 2011. Woman in small town Indiana, USA gets arrested for legislating a ban on December!

Now, you know, you have thought of it yourself. So, don't get all aghast at my statement.

I am tired today, and still have three get togethers to go to yet. It has been a week of sorting, putting Christmas away and seeing drawers that need cleaned out too! Did I celebrate Christ's birthday the way I wanted to or should have. Okay, so I don't freak you all out here, it wasn't too bad, but I am wanting more. So, I was thrilled to start off the new year reading in my devotions some challenges that really hit the spot.

To wet your whistle, I will be writing and developing a whole segment on "I Hate It When My Soul is Crying!" inspired by a friend of mine. And, sharing with you her heart much like David did in the Psalms.

But today - I am proposing that WE WRAP ONE MORE GIFT!

Ourselves. Psalm 63: 1/8. But particularly the first verse and the last one.

I am committing to Jesus, that I want to get wrapped up tightly in. . .

Vs 1: "O God, you are my God, earnestly will I seek You; my inner self thirsts for you, in a dry and weary land where no water is."

vs 8: "My whole being FOLLOWS hard after You and clings closely to You; your right hand upholds me."


All the indications here are, that we need to hang on tightly, the journey could get bumpy, but you will soar and see things you never saw before. Our individual journeys with God are so rich and full. However, sometimes the distractions of the world get in our way and we slump down for awhile. I did get distracted in December with all the tyranny's of the urgent. Actually I could use some temporary amnesia. I will develop that one later.

So, my friends, I am wrapping up this week and preparing for a journey. It means that I need to seek the Lord earnestly, wait on the Lord, and when He moves, be ready to hang on tight. Sometimes He goes places that are outside my comfort zone. How about you. But, we learn and get blessed getting out of the boat and walking on water with Him. Don't just sit in the boat of _____________(you name it). Figure it out and then reach upward to GO!

Have a Great 2011 figuring it all out and DOING IT!