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Shake, Rattle and Roll

That's what it felt like today as I sat at my desk on the 9th floor during today's 5.4 magnitude earthquake. When I realized that it was an earthquake, I held on to my desk with both hands and fear began to set in. I immediately shut down my computer, grabbed my belongings and headed for the door. I met other co-workers in the hallway who were also frightened. They reminded me that it wouldn't be a good idea to take the elevator. Another co-worker said not to take the stairs. After discussing other options....which were not many, I started to settle down and then God reminded me of His promise, "Fear not for I am with you". I returned to my desk and started working again. Shortly after that my cell phone rang....it was a number I didn't recognize....I answered it. It was my husband calling from a co-worker's cell phone to make sure I was ok. He and his coworkers had evacuated their building. I tried calling daycare to check on Kemaya....the lines were down. About an hour later, my husband called me back...this time from his own cell phone to tell me that he had talked to the daycare and our precious baby girl was fine.....she was sleeping. :-)

It was during those 20 or 30 seconds of shaking that I saw my life flash before me. The thought of something happening and me not being able to get to my husband and daughter was frightening. I was reminded of how important it is to tell your family you love them daily.....to kiss your husband goodbye everyday....to live each day as if it were your last because no one is promised tomorrow.

Time to "Make Time"

Having our first baby has been a tremendous blessing in me and husband's life. But parenthood is work....especially if you are full time working parents. Our days are busy from beginning to end. By the time I get home and do my wife and motherly duties, I am beat! Sometimes I feel like there aren't enough hours in a day. I'm constantly whispering prayers...."Lord give me strength." ..."Lord help me to prioritize and manage my time effectively."

Prioir to having a baby, I used to spend lots of quiet time praying and meditating on The Word....I even kept a journal. Since the birth of my daughter 9 months ago, the only jounaling I've done, is writing a "To Do" and "Grocery List". I miss that time I used to spend with God and my desire is to begin to "Make Time".

After reading the Daily Devotional from Streaming Faith this morning I was sure that God was telling me that I need to spend more time with him. Here is the part of the devotional that ministered to me.

" The devil will do everything he can to keep you from spending time with God and discovering His sufficiency. He will put people in your way and keep you so busy and tired, that instead of things getting better, they get worse. I want to challenge you. Set aside some time in the morning, evening, (or if things are so hectic) on your lunch break or when you are lying in bed and get into God's presence undistracted. Take a deep breadth and focus on God's promises. In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus promised, "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, .... 'For My yoke is easy and My burden is light'."

My prayer for today

LORD, planning is good and preparation is wise, but true
refuge and protection are only in You. Help me not put confidence
in my own means or in anyone or anything else, but trust You to take
care of everything that concerns my life. You are my hope, my
refuge, and my protection from anything that could ever come against
me. Thank You, Lord! In Jesus' name, Amen.

What is a Blog?

Today marks the first day of my blogging experience. My page is a work in progress. I still have a lot to learn about the Blogging World and plan on spending some time to expand my knowledge about "Blogging".

I was led to become a blogger today after reading serveral posts and blogs on Christian Women Online website. If you are a woman and a Christian, this is a good site to visit. Today I joined the "Live Well" blog group. I'm interested in eating healthier, exercising and living in a way that is pleasing to the Lord. I'm excited about the networking and the encouragement that I will be able to give and receive from the group.

Thanks for visiting my blog and God Bless!