Lost Without Lost

This is so sad. I've never been addicted to a TV show until now. I have to say that Lost is by far the best show ever. I am so thankful to my wonderful brother Lee for introducing me to this addiction. (I do have THE BEST brother by the way:-) ) Anyway, for those of you who are Lost fans yourself know that there isn't a new episode for THREE WEEKS!!! Are they crazy!?!? I mean...Who is going to die? Where is Walt? What is going on with "the others" and that freaky teddy bear???? I have to say, my Wednesdays are ruined for the next two weeks. I am, sadly...lost without Lost...

Control Issues

So I really felt like today's sermon was just what I needed to hear. It put a lot of what I've been going through lately into perspective. I guess I have control issues. Ok, I know I have control issues. I constantly have to remind myself that GOD is in control...not LIZ. For example, I've been really working at a certain situation lately until I'm blue in the face...trying to make it work out the way I want, even though it clearly isn't what HE wants. I've been praying about the situation, but not really following His will, because it wasn't working out MY way. Why do I do this when I know that God's will is what is the very best for me? I suppose that is just human nature. However, since I have put that situation in His hands, I'm feeling a lot more at peace.

Our Lord is so powerful and great. He says in Jeremiah 32:27-"I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?" It is such an awesome feeling to know that He hears our prayers no matter what, and that none of our problems are too great for him... He can handle anything we bring to him.

Speaking of prayers, THANKS to all of you who prayed for Oliver's safe return. We found him Thursday night after the Katrina benefit concert (which was awesome by the way!). Can you believe it? I think he had actually GAINED weight after being out 3 days!!!!! Well, he seems to be happy to be back home, and I am surely relieved!

Help!

Okay, so this probably will seem like a silly prayer request to most of you. But for those of you who know how I feel about my cats, you will understand. I realized that my cat (of 6 wonderful years) Oliver was missing yesterday. He is an overweight housecat with virtually no survival skills needed for the outside world. I don't know how he got out or where he is. So please say a prayer that my kitty will make it home safe and sound. I believe that God puts pets on this earth to bring us happiness, and my cats definitely do! So, maybe this prayer request isn't so silly after all...
I'm off, armed with fliers...

What a Surprise!

Last weekend was so much fun! My homegroupies (Lindsay, Lindsay, Elisabeth, Katie, Heather) and I went to the mountains for the weekend. We stayed in Cleveland, GA which is about 5 minutes from Helen, GA. We stayed in these awesome little cabins that Elisabeth's family ahs a time share with. Friday night was pretty entertaining. Katie wanted some "authentic mountain food that you can't get in Anderson". Well, we ended up at Ma Gooches. It was a good choice...best fried chicken I've ever had! Plus, we really liked the name of the place...
On Saturday, we got up early and went shopping around Helen. We ate at a restaurant on the river...lots of fun. We left and went back to our cabins, hoping to go on a trail ride. Unfortunately, it was too wet. So, Lindsay T, Elisabeth, and I went out on the lake in a john boat, complete with paddles and all! I was truly in awe of God's creations as we looked at the mountains-so beautiful. It was a terrific trip!

When I got to church on Sunday, I was met with quite a surprise. They showed my testimonial video. Apparently, it was a last-minute decision to show it that Sunday, which is why I was so shocked! Thanks to everyone who gave me words of encouragement after seeing the video. I even had a lot of people tell me "thank-you", and that really meant a lot. Of course the Lord gets the biggest THANK YOU of all. My life truly was saved when I asked Jesus into my heart. I am in awe everyday of what God has done for me in my life. We should boast more on the Lord everyday for the miracles He performs! It's hard to imagine the person I was before. Thankfully, that person is dead, and the person I am now in Christ is alive! It is a blessing that I got to share my story with others, and I hope it will impact lives for His kingdom.

Until next time... :-)