Decisions & Directions

I have been struggling with what to write in my next blog. Then it hit me. I will just write about what I am dealing with these days. It will not be some fancy blog where I say all the right words or have all the answers. Just a simple blog of what is on my mind. 

If you did not know, I am debating if I should return back to college or continue to be a stay-at-home daughter. I wish to continue my degree, but at the same time I want to stay at home to be a blessing to my parents. I am so torn between the two. I know in my heart that I desire to be a stay-at-home mother, but how do you explain that to someone when you have not a prospect to marry? How do you say, I feel it is my calling to stay at home with my children and you have none? I want to stay at home and prepare, but I know if I attend college and receive my teaching degree it will be useful in the homeschooling of my children. I know you do not have to have a degree to teach your children, but I want to be the best I can for them. 

Staying at home has it's perks, but sometimes I believe I am more of a hassle then a blessing.  I try to help out where I can, but it seems my parents think it would be best if I get a job. I do not mind having a job or getting one, but the problem is... where? I have applied to many different places with no response. I need a job to continue my education and I need a job to stay-at-home, but let's face it the economy is horrible. In these situations I do not where the Lord is sending me. I do not know what He is trying to tell me. It's in the Lords hands, not mine. 

Lord help me to do Your will and not mine. Show me which way to go and what You would have for me, not my selfish dreams. Show me Thy ways Lord. Help me stay on the straight and narrow. Through all of this to grow closer to You dear Lord and rely on Your strength. Teach me dear Lord. Show me.

Fireworks and Foes

There will always be someone in this world that will oppose you. Even as a Christian, I still struggle with this. I have to make an effort to bite my tongue and  not to say certain things. I try to take a step back from the situation and calm down. So that my emotions are not the deciding factor in what comes out of my mouth. The hardest thing in dealing with this is: that sometimes no matter what you say or how you say it, someone is not going to like it. Some people will even choose to publicly denounce your character to anyone that will hear. After this, the only thing that you can do is ask God for help with forgiving this person. We all have said somethings we regret in the past, but we have an Almighty God that has the power to forgive, all you have to do is ask. Even though it's hard to forgive the harsh words of others, meditate on how many times the Lord has blessed you with His forgiveness. So for this 4th of July, lets forget the hurtful words that were said, thank the men who fought for freedom, and Love the God who saved us! God Bless!

Tea Cakes

This is one of my favorite things to make. It is a big hit with all the family and it is one thing that seems to please them all! Which is not an easy task. I received this recipe from my Great-Aunt Itchy, not her real name just a nickname. She made these cakes for me a few years back and I have loved them ever since! Tea Cakes are really easy to make and wonderful to eat. So, enjoy! :)

Tea Cakes

1/2 cup Butter                   1 3/4 cup Flour

3/4 cup Sugar                    1/4 tsp Salt

1 tsp. Vanilla                      1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1 Egg                                    Oven: Preheat 350

Cream together first three ingredients, then add to that mixture: Egg, Flour, Salt, and Baking Powder. Drop on greased cookie sheet by heaping Tablespoons. Flatten cookies with a fork dipped into sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes, just until the bottoms turn brown. Do not cook for too long!

*Hints:

* I used two cookie sheets. a. more cookies b. less time

* Cookies do not tend to turn brown on the bottom so you will probably need to turn the                 oven on broil for a minute for the tops to turn brown.

Changes from day to day...

My thoughts and plans change from day to day. Yesterday I really was thinking about going back to college in Florida, but today I feel content with being a stay-at-home daughter. I am still searching for what the Lord wants, but I know He will show me His way in His time. I will just wait. I think if I continue to be a stay-at-home daughter, I will look into going to an online school. That way I can still get an education, but from the comfort of my own home. So just keep checking in to see what the future holds. I am planning to write my thoughts from day to day. May God Bless. :)

First Blog!

Hey Guys- this is the first of many blogs to come!

Coming soon:

*Pictures

*A Journal

*Encouraging Words

*Day-to-Day walk

*Prayer list

*And many many more.

So check it out every couple of days because I am sure to have something new!

Luv Ya! God Bless!