Merry Christmas everyone! Each of you have been in my heart this weekend and I pray you are experiencing joy and peace in Christ. Remember to make Jesus the reason for YOUR season today, tomorrow, and everyday!I love you all!
Anna Ruth
Anna Ruth
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Wonderful Song
Why in the world did I think I could
Only get to know You when my life was good?
When everything just falls in place
The easiest thing is to give You praise
Now it all seems upside down
‘Cause my whole world is caving in
But I feel You now more than I did then
How can I come to the end of me
And somehow still have all I need
God, I want to know You more
Maybe this is how it starts
I find You when I fall apart
Blessed are the ones who understand
We got nothing to bring but empty hands, yeah
Nothing to hide and nothing to prove, yeah
Our heartbreak brings us back to You, oh
And it all seems upside down
‘Cause my whole world is caving in
But I feel You now more than I did then
How can I come to the end of me
And somehow still have all I need
God, I want to know You more
Maybe this is how it starts
I find You when I fall apart
God, I want to know You more
Maybe this is how it starts
I find You when I fall apart, yeah
I don’t know how long this will last
I’m praying for the pain to pass
But maybe this is the best thing
That has ever happened to me
‘Cause my whole world is caving in
But I feel You now more than I did then
How can I come to the end of me
And somehow still have all I need
God, I want to know You more
Maybe this is how it starts
I find You when I fall apart
I fall apart
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Embracing Change
Dear Ladies,
Hello! It’s been so long since I have written and for that I am truly sorry. Life had definitely picked up the pace lately. But, you all are never far from my heart. No matter how hectic my life gets, I want you all to know that I am here for you.
I want to share something from my heart today. Lately I have noticed a lot of changes taking place in my life, not only in my life, but in the lives of the ones that I am closest too. It’s a season of change. I guess maybe when you are younger and things are always the same, you look forward to big changes, a change of scenery. But, when you get to be my age and everything starts changing all at once, it can be scary! I find myself wanting to hang on to everything I possible can that will stay the same. Even the little things in life, like changing the color of paint on the walls, I have found myself balking, wishing it would be the way it’s always been. I know it sounds silly, but when everything else has changed, it’s nice to have something that doesn’t change- like the paint on the walls! I feel like Anne Shirley when she asks, “Why do people have to grow up and change?” Don’t get me wrong- the right kind of change is good and I have experienced that
as well!
The Lord impressed on my heart that even in the midst of all the changes taking place right now, there is one that will never change- that stability that will always be there in my life! “For I am the Lord, I change not.” Malachi 3:6. When everything else is going wild, He is stable. When people change and go their own ways, He is still right there, the same wonderful and good God as ever! Things that I didn’t think would happen for a long time that are happening,but He is holding my hand, walking me through and teaching me along the way.
Girls, change will come to all of us. There will be a time in your life, maybe it’s already happened or will happen soon, that you will
experience seemingly overwhelming change. New trials, new steps, and yes, even new joys. I want to just impart some wisdom to you- never
lose sight of One that doesn’t change or fail- the one that is always with you, even when you fail and change. When change threatens to surround your cocoon of safety and security- Jesus is really the only safety you need.
And, as with every area of our lives, live it with No Regrets. Cherish the moments you have now, the good and even the bad, before they fade away. Once they are gone, you can never, ever get them back. Take life by the horns and hang on for the ride the Lord is giving you!!
Take each situation to learn everything you can, enjoy everything you can, and live if for Jesus. That way when different changes come( and believe me, they come to all of us) you will be able to say, “yes, I will miss the old, but I have received everything I could out of it and I am ready for the next new stage, with you Lord!”
Love in Christ,
Anna Ruth
Hello! It’s been so long since I have written and for that I am truly sorry. Life had definitely picked up the pace lately. But, you all are never far from my heart. No matter how hectic my life gets, I want you all to know that I am here for you.
I want to share something from my heart today. Lately I have noticed a lot of changes taking place in my life, not only in my life, but in the lives of the ones that I am closest too. It’s a season of change. I guess maybe when you are younger and things are always the same, you look forward to big changes, a change of scenery. But, when you get to be my age and everything starts changing all at once, it can be scary! I find myself wanting to hang on to everything I possible can that will stay the same. Even the little things in life, like changing the color of paint on the walls, I have found myself balking, wishing it would be the way it’s always been. I know it sounds silly, but when everything else has changed, it’s nice to have something that doesn’t change- like the paint on the walls! I feel like Anne Shirley when she asks, “Why do people have to grow up and change?” Don’t get me wrong- the right kind of change is good and I have experienced that
as well!
The Lord impressed on my heart that even in the midst of all the changes taking place right now, there is one that will never change- that stability that will always be there in my life! “For I am the Lord, I change not.” Malachi 3:6. When everything else is going wild, He is stable. When people change and go their own ways, He is still right there, the same wonderful and good God as ever! Things that I didn’t think would happen for a long time that are happening,but He is holding my hand, walking me through and teaching me along the way.
Girls, change will come to all of us. There will be a time in your life, maybe it’s already happened or will happen soon, that you will
experience seemingly overwhelming change. New trials, new steps, and yes, even new joys. I want to just impart some wisdom to you- never
lose sight of One that doesn’t change or fail- the one that is always with you, even when you fail and change. When change threatens to surround your cocoon of safety and security- Jesus is really the only safety you need.
And, as with every area of our lives, live it with No Regrets. Cherish the moments you have now, the good and even the bad, before they fade away. Once they are gone, you can never, ever get them back. Take life by the horns and hang on for the ride the Lord is giving you!!
Take each situation to learn everything you can, enjoy everything you can, and live if for Jesus. That way when different changes come( and believe me, they come to all of us) you will be able to say, “yes, I will miss the old, but I have received everything I could out of it and I am ready for the next new stage, with you Lord!”
Love in Christ,
Anna Ruth
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