Do you know what a "Grace Builder" is? That is one of those moments in time where you have a choice....to make a Christ like decision or a human decision. Your choice is totally up to you! We should all strive to make Godly choices in our lives. But easier said than done some days.
God woke me up the other night at midnight. I know it was Him, no one else in my household is awake at that hour! He wakes my momma up in the middle of the night for little talks, whether she wants to talk or not. (In the end she does!) Anyway, He reminded of a Grace Builder episode in my life. It was several months ago. But I can remember it well, I wanted to cry afterwards or maybe I did cry.
I work at the church we attend and so I was headed to the Post Office to mail some letters. It was bulk mail so not at the usual windows up front but the business entrance around back. It's usually not very busy. You get in, you get out, your done. That doesn't happen very often at the Post Office, huh?! I had done everything the same as I had done before. I walked in and set the letters on the counter and a woman, whom I hadn't worked with back there before, came in and looked at my paperwork and told me all the things that were wrong with it. She did tell me how to fix them. (The man I had dealt with up until that day had done all the weighing for me. I didn't even know I was supposed to do this.) By using a formula that was rather greek to me, I was supposed to add this, then multiply that, and then do something else and then you got your answer (or if you are me, you didn't get your answer). I do not enjoy math and all that that entails! (to say the least) So, I even wrote down what she said and still could not figure out what she wanted. I had to take all the letters back to the church (across town) and figure out the formula for weighing them and then take them back to the Post Office. Of course, it was the next day before I could go back. On another occasion, always with the Post Office, I had bulk mailings (bulk means 200 or more pieces) that were one sheet folded over and taped. I was informed that they needed to be taped in two places on the outer edges not one piece of tape in the middle, like I had already done! Yes, I had to go buy tape and sit in my car and tape over 200 letters in two places each!
Grace Builders!!
After the first episode, when I got back to the church Pastor Don said they are Grace Builders. I probably said something like, "I don't want any more grace!" Of course, Pastor Don is a very gracious man to begin with! So I had to learn something from this experience. First I learned-send Pastor Don to the Post Office-he got them mailed without any problems. Second I learned-we all have moments in our lives where we can choose to be angry, stay angry or seek revenge on others or GROW IN GRACE!
It's not always fun learning new things and it's not always easy! But, if you learn it with Grace, you might find you don't have to learn it twice!
Just a thought at midnight!
Go in Grace!
Sabrina
P.S. the lady at the PO was just doing her job! (even if I didn't agree with her!)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
To blog or not to blog....
It's been harder than I thought it would be to find time to blog. I think of something to talk about and then never find a moment to write it down. When I find the time my mind goes blank!
There has been alot going on in our lifes the last few weeks. We traveled back to Portales to be with Darynda for her Launch Party of her newly released book, First Grave on the Right!!! Congrats, Darynda! So proud of you!
We brought my parents home with us for a few days. It was good for them to get out of their rut and see a change of scenery! They got to spend some time with their two great-grandsons. Of course, they are my grandsons, so, yeah, they are great! Over all we had a grand time.
It's difficult on families with aging parents. Especially aging parents that don't live close by. I know, I know, I am the one that moved away! But it doesn't make it any easier. I would like to snap my fingers and make them either not aging, not happening, or not so far away, possible. That is if they move our way.
My mom has entered the computer age of facebook. She now farms, on-line of course. She brags to my dad that she can harvest so much faster than he could, you know in the old days when he used a real tractor and had a real field with real dirt. It is keeping her occupied and I think even happy! I think it is good for an aging mind to stay active with modern technology. And she is staying in touch with family members she hasn't seen in years. Overall it has been a good experience for her. Dad isn't all that impressed with virtual farming. But at least he gets the TV remote!
I heard a new song on the way to work this morning. It was called 7 x 70. By Chris August. It is talking about forgiveness!
Matthew 18:21-22 tell us:
21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Who do you need to forgive today? Don't put it off before it is too late!
Tell your loved ones that you love them every day!!! You never know when it will be your last time to see them.
God bless each of you and have a blessed day!
There has been alot going on in our lifes the last few weeks. We traveled back to Portales to be with Darynda for her Launch Party of her newly released book, First Grave on the Right!!! Congrats, Darynda! So proud of you!
We brought my parents home with us for a few days. It was good for them to get out of their rut and see a change of scenery! They got to spend some time with their two great-grandsons. Of course, they are my grandsons, so, yeah, they are great! Over all we had a grand time.
It's difficult on families with aging parents. Especially aging parents that don't live close by. I know, I know, I am the one that moved away! But it doesn't make it any easier. I would like to snap my fingers and make them either not aging, not happening, or not so far away, possible. That is if they move our way.
My mom has entered the computer age of facebook. She now farms, on-line of course. She brags to my dad that she can harvest so much faster than he could, you know in the old days when he used a real tractor and had a real field with real dirt. It is keeping her occupied and I think even happy! I think it is good for an aging mind to stay active with modern technology. And she is staying in touch with family members she hasn't seen in years. Overall it has been a good experience for her. Dad isn't all that impressed with virtual farming. But at least he gets the TV remote!
I heard a new song on the way to work this morning. It was called 7 x 70. By Chris August. It is talking about forgiveness!
Matthew 18:21-22 tell us:
21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Who do you need to forgive today? Don't put it off before it is too late!
Tell your loved ones that you love them every day!!! You never know when it will be your last time to see them.
God bless each of you and have a blessed day!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Migraine.....'nuff said'
So who suffers migraines? Once a month? twice a month? weekly? Bless your heart if you say yes to any of these! I am a twice monthly migraine sufferer. I have tried more meds than I can count! I am on a medicine now that works really well at getting rid of my headache but is so strong I just go to bed for a day. Then I usually function normally the following day. (or abnormally!!) What is normal really? I know what you are thinking "a setting on the dryer".
I have started visiting a local health food store. And they have some great ideas about what might be causing my migraines. I am on a journey to see if I am allergic to things I would never have dreamed I could be allergic to. Milk, cheese, eggs to name a few. I am revamping my life in regards to the way my family eats and exercises. (Thank you, Jaclyn! My daughter is wise beyond her years!) No I am not trying to change anyone elses lifestyle here. I am just putting out information that may or may not help someone else. Information is power. Not POWER in "the Dr. Evil" sort of way, but power in that the more knowledge you have the better decisions you make. You wouldn't keep eating or drinking something you are allergic to just because you like it right? Not if it means being free from a migraine headache every other week for four days for twenty years! (I'm a little slow, but I get there!) So, do research! Then share that information with others. If you already have conquered your migraines through the change of diet, please, let me know what you have changed. One of the other things I am looking into is acupuncture. Whoa! I am terrified of needles!!!! But I have been educated on the subject from students of acupuncture. I am going to give it a try! Pain free is they way to live! We shall see. That will be the subject of another blog....when I brave the phone call to the doctor.
What do you need to change in your life to live pain free? Diet? Exercise? Friends? Family? (thats a hard one, huh?) Job? We all need to examine our lifes and make sure we are living up to our potential. Before you go yelling at the computer and telling me I don't know anything about your life....You are correct. I don't know what you are going through. I don't know where you are in life, but I do know everyone is going through something! So, let's be a little nicer, kinder, and sweeter to our fellow man (and woman!).
I hope and pray that you find something of interest in this blog today! Please, let me know your thoughts. I am open to suggestions on migraine control and family if you have wise council there, too! (Just kidding family! I do love you all very much!)
I will be doing some book reviews in future blogs. I love to read. If you are reading something that you think may be of interest to others, please, share the title of your book. I am always looking for good books.
God bless and have an amazing pain free day!
Sabrina :)
I have started visiting a local health food store. And they have some great ideas about what might be causing my migraines. I am on a journey to see if I am allergic to things I would never have dreamed I could be allergic to. Milk, cheese, eggs to name a few. I am revamping my life in regards to the way my family eats and exercises. (Thank you, Jaclyn! My daughter is wise beyond her years!) No I am not trying to change anyone elses lifestyle here. I am just putting out information that may or may not help someone else. Information is power. Not POWER in "the Dr. Evil" sort of way, but power in that the more knowledge you have the better decisions you make. You wouldn't keep eating or drinking something you are allergic to just because you like it right? Not if it means being free from a migraine headache every other week for four days for twenty years! (I'm a little slow, but I get there!) So, do research! Then share that information with others. If you already have conquered your migraines through the change of diet, please, let me know what you have changed. One of the other things I am looking into is acupuncture. Whoa! I am terrified of needles!!!! But I have been educated on the subject from students of acupuncture. I am going to give it a try! Pain free is they way to live! We shall see. That will be the subject of another blog....when I brave the phone call to the doctor.
What do you need to change in your life to live pain free? Diet? Exercise? Friends? Family? (thats a hard one, huh?) Job? We all need to examine our lifes and make sure we are living up to our potential. Before you go yelling at the computer and telling me I don't know anything about your life....You are correct. I don't know what you are going through. I don't know where you are in life, but I do know everyone is going through something! So, let's be a little nicer, kinder, and sweeter to our fellow man (and woman!).
I hope and pray that you find something of interest in this blog today! Please, let me know your thoughts. I am open to suggestions on migraine control and family if you have wise council there, too! (Just kidding family! I do love you all very much!)
I will be doing some book reviews in future blogs. I love to read. If you are reading something that you think may be of interest to others, please, share the title of your book. I am always looking for good books.
God bless and have an amazing pain free day!
Sabrina :)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
First Blog!
We are told to try new things. It keeps your mind sharp! It keeps you moving! Depending on what "it" is.... it can keep you in the know. I am trying my hand at blogging. For many reasons.
First: I am a writer at heart ( and one day I will be a published writer!)
Second: It will be good for me to put my words down for others to read (hopefully someone will read this and like it!)
Third: I will be doing book reviews here and hope to lead followers to some good reads (back to needing followers)
With all that said.....here's is to a great blog site (hopefully) and old friends and making some new friends along the way! Let me know what you think! Please, be kind! :)
Sabrina
First: I am a writer at heart ( and one day I will be a published writer!)
Second: It will be good for me to put my words down for others to read (hopefully someone will read this and like it!)
Third: I will be doing book reviews here and hope to lead followers to some good reads (back to needing followers)
With all that said.....here's is to a great blog site (hopefully) and old friends and making some new friends along the way! Let me know what you think! Please, be kind! :)
Sabrina
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