You are the Lord, the famous One!

Morning Lord,
Just as that song says you are the Lord, the famous One! You are famous! In my life and in the life of many others. You amazing me everyday. When I'm down and wonder if I've been left-you show up. When I start to not trust you, you teach me how to trust you again. When I feel blue and unloved, you show me the amazing love. I really don't know how people live without knowing you. I was reading in Psalms and was reminded about perspective. Your perspective is so much higher than ours. And I don't know why sometimes I try to take my life in my hands. You can see everything-past, present, future. Thank you for always teaching me patience, trust, and unfailing love. I truly do love you with all my heart. You are the famous Lord in my life! Amen!

Love,
Your daughter

Love the Lord your God...

Father God,

Today I read this quote and it really challenged me.

"Our objective-in-Jesus is to rid ourselves of any gods we’ve fashioned from our own hands and to serve the one true God."

Are there any gods I am holding on to? If there are, I do want to rid myself of them. Show them to me Lord.

You are my one and only Lord Almighty-
Rachael

Commitments

Hey Papa,
You are probably wondering where have you been?! Well, I'm still here. There has just been a lot going on so instead of writing to you. I've been doing a lot of talking to you. I was really hoping this New Year would be the start of a great New Year. However, it's started out pretty rough. So, I have come to the conclusion that this is going to be a year of attacks by the enemy. I'm ok with that because I would rather know i'm a threat to him then not be attacked at all. I heard a quote a while back and it's very true. "When I wake up in the morning and my feet hit the ground, I want the devil to think oh no-she's up" He will not get even a foot hold in my life, Lord. I am wearing your armor and I'm claiming that today and everyday. My heart is hurt because of some things that happened over the last week. I'm asking today that you begin to heal my heart. You know what the troubles are and I can trust You to take care of me and the others that are hrting as well. Anyway, I have a whole bunch of errands to run so I can't write too much more. But I wanted you to know I have written a list commitments for the year of 2009. I have posted them below and ask that you keep me accountable. Thank you Lord for everything you do. But most of all, thank you for loving me. Talk to you later!
Your daughter,
Rachael

Commitments for 2009

Instead of having resolutions for the year of 2009, I am committing to the following principles this year.

1. I am committed to pray specifically for Gregory, both moms, both dads, Matthew, Joseph, Natasha, Rick, Jacob, my team at work, and my close friends all year long.
2. I am committed to reflecting on the verses I memorized in 2008. In 2009, I am committed to memorize 12 more verses (one per month) that God will reveal to me.
3. I am committed to keeping my family first. I will not work more than 45 hours a week and when I am spending time with my family I am not working on my phone.
4. I am committed to trusting the Lord for the right time for Him to bless us with a child. We are doing our part and waiting patiently on Him to do His.
5. I am committed to keep my marriage growing. I am committed to doing a weekly devotional with my husband and attending a marriage conference in February.
6. I am committed to seeking the Lord with all my heart and living a life that shows Him to others.
7. I am committed to keeping other accountable in their walk if they ask me to.
8. I am committed to encouraging others with my words and actions.
9. I am committed to giving generously to missions, our church, and other ministries God directs us to.
10. I am committed to spending my time wisely and making the most of every opportunity.
11. I am committed to honor God with my body by eating healthy and living an active lifestyle.
12. I am committed to write at least 4 letters weekly to God on http://www.letterstotheallmighty.blogspot.com and I will be praying this will show God’s love to others. It’s my witnessing tool this year. As well as my other family blog.
13. I am committed to developing a deeper relationship with my mother in law.
14. I am committed to continuing to invest in others lives through encouraging words, acts of service, and authentic community.
15. I am committed to not being anxious but being prayerful.
16. And last but not least, I am committed to living on purpose this year!

Welcome 2009!

Happy New Year Papa!

Today is the first day of 2009! At the beginning of the year, it's always very exciting to me. I know you created me-so you already know this but i'm gonna tell you anyway :) I love to plan, goal set, and organize. A new year gives me a chance to do tons of that. I get to plan out my goals and organize the path for work and home. I don't know why I love to do this-but only you know. My husband and I are very much opposites. But the one thing we have in common is the love of structure. So, we've set down and discussed some goals for our family. We are just talking at this point but we will have everything planned out by the end of January.

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for this upcoming year in advance. I have this feeling deep down that it's going to be an amazing year. 2008 was full of ups and downs but I've learned a lot. My faith was tested and deepened. My love grow stronger for my husband. And I laughed and cried. All the emotions came out in 2008. I have full faith in you and your plans for 2009. I love in Your word you say to not only trust You but to make You my trust. And thats what i'm doing going into 2009. You are my Trust. This year is in your hands and I am just living for you.

Thank you for always loving me. Thank you for taking the time to read my letters. I love you very much Daddy.

Hanging on to your promises,
Rachael