Where do you see me?

This is a question I have asked several of my closest friends. (I am hoping for a clear mind blowing answer.) But today a very dear friend shared Isaiah 8:16-17

Isaiah 8:16-17

New International Version (NIV)

16 Bind up this testimony of warning
and seal up God’s instruction among my disciples.
17 I will wait for the Lord,
who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob.
I will put my trust in him.

 Isaiah 8:16-17

The Message (MSG)

16-18 Gather up the testimony,
preserve the teaching for my followers,
While I wait for God as long as he remains in hiding,
while I wait and hope for him.
I stand my ground and hope,
I and the children God gave me as signs to Israel,
Warning signs and hope signs from God-of-the-Angel-Armies,
who makes his home in Mount Zion.


Isaiah 8:16-17

English Standard Version (ESV)

16 Bind up the testimony; seal the teaching[a] among my disciples. 17 I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN????

Tomorrow I find myself going on Glory Quest for the weekend. I know God is doing some powerful work and He will reveal that to me in his time. I am both anxious and excited about this weekend. I love to see how God shines.

I am praying Sunday I will have an answer to my question.

Love to you all,
Mary

My story in short form

"Oh what a wonderful journey it has been. God has blessed me with so many things and he continues to bless me as long as I am obedient."

(Which is not an easy task for me)

 


     I am wife to Big Poppy aka Jerry. We were married January 8, 1994. I am called mom to 2 wonderful children, (whom I am absolutely crazy about), our beautiful daughter, Mercedes, born in June 1994, and our handsome son, Richard, born in June 1996.



Mercedes graduation

     I was born in San Bernardino, CA and lived out west till I was 8. At that time our family moved to Waverly, KY where I lived till 1989. It was then my dad passed away and my mom and I moved to Henderson, KY where I still currently live.

      In 2005 God brought me to work at Zion Baptist Church as the Financial Secretary, (not exactly what MY plans were, but God has plans I don't understand.) I have to say I have never been happier. I LOVE my job. I work with some amazing people and I get to work in God's House. How cool is that???
     I want to share my story of how God took my road of pain, darkness, and self-inflicted guilt and turned it into a beautiful journey. I enjoy telling others about God and what he does in our lives. I try to encourage every one of their endless possibilities when they put God first. 

     For the last 18 years my children have been a main fulfillment in my life. Another words, they have kept me very busy. But since my daughter has gone off to school and my son is more independent I have found more time to focus on God purpose with my life. My next adventure will be in February. I will be going on a mission trip with some others to Uganda, Africa. I am so excited but at the same time nervous. I know God will take care of me.

 

My hobbies include:

• My Children
• Walking & playing with my dogs (3 Bassets, Lucy (6), Cooper (4), Atticus (2)
• Sewing and Crafting
• Watching football especially DA BEARS!!!!!

Letter to God

1/12/2011

Dear God,

As I sit here trying to find the words to write, I wonder why; Why am I even writing you a letter? You already know all my thoughts, you know how I’m feeling, you even know what I will do tomorrow.

I am one of your children, and like my earthly father you have an unconditional love for me. You sent your son so I could have freedom. Freedom from the guilt I feel. Your son Jesus Christ is my SAVIOR!!!! I want to tell the world. I want to tell everyone how I found you. I want people to know how it feels to accept Jesus into their lives. I want to share my story, from beginning to present. I want to confess my sins and throw my trash away forever.

My dad always told me there was something special for me in this world. I was to do something great with my life. As long as I can remember I’ve had a passion to help others. My heart longs to show others how great life is with you in it. I want to help people get through difficult and troubling times.

           You have given me a mission to tell my story, good, bad, my trials, joys, darkness and light. I accept your mission and look forward into poring my heart and soul out in order to help others.

Love your child,

Mary