The Power of Prayer

Terrific testimonial Tell-All Tuesday! My tell all. . . I'm shrinking! I am on my second stretch of working out for 9 days straight. Only 6 more to go including tonight. Last night I had to kick my own rear to get going but a girl will do what she has to right!?! I am stronger, I have further reach and amazingly my back is getting better! All that have been praying for me regarding my immense back pain, Thank you!! Yesterday I dropped a pencil, it rolled under the couch, and without thinking about it, I actually dropped to my knees, reached under the couch, grabbing the pencil and then I sat back up with tears in my eyes. This would have been impossible for me to do just a month ago! Praise Jesus. Today's encouraging word reminded me of times gone by and gave me comfort knowing it's truth. I hope it helps you feel better about whatever you may be facing in your own life  

See, I am sending an angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you.

~ Exodus 23:20, NLT

That was my facebook post on my fan page today. Here is the link so that if you are on facebook, you can like my page and always be able to find me! I try to post something positive every day. https://www.facebook.com/YouAreWorthyToo

So, life without Mike is interesting to say the least. Even when your mate is not putting Christ first or even being somewhat supportive, trust me when I say you will notice their absence in many various ways. Allow me to cover just a few ways I have been reminded of the things Mike did take care of for me:

1. When leaving my baptism Thursday night, September 19th, I was shown that an oil spot looked fresh and was advised to check my oil. (This would normally be a Mike job)

2. Sunday, September 21, I realized I had a low tire in need of some air. I found a place with air and after dropping $1.00 into the machine, added the air needed. I, of course, had to check the pressure on my good tire to know what the other tire was supposed to be!

3. I forgot to check my oil for over a week! I kept popping the hood but then would forget to check it after   the car had cooled down. When I finally did, I was indeed 2 quarts low! Yikes!! When I went to the auto store to purchase the oil, I realized I had no idea what my car required!

I would be the world's biggest liar if I said I didn't miss Mike with all my heart. The twins just turned 9 this last Sunday. Not having him here was noticed by the girls for sure. I took them out to an awesome play / concert as my gift to them. It was truly a girl's night out. My oldest son stepped up to the plate and watched two of his younger brothers for me so that I could pull the night off. Here are some pictures from the event put on by my all time favorite Christian radio station.

As you can see I still have not figured out how to put pictures into this blog system. As soon as I try to move a pic they all fly everywhere. This is the best I can do for now. The girls had a great time. They all came home with the pink crazy hair in lights, a CD from the feature band and a DVD from a previous show. I love moody radio and the events that they put on for families. God is front and center as He should be. 

So as it seems to happen more and more lately, it is taking me more than one day to write a blog post! Today's encouraging word by k-love made my heart swell. You know I have to share it: 

O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety.

~ Psalm 61:1-3, NLT

As I shared on Facebook today, I have recently been on my knees praying in such a desperate manner. This summer has for sure been one for change. I still don't know God's plan for me but that is okay. What I do know is that I greet each day with a thank you to God for all the blessings in my life. They are plenty. I am sure many would look at me and my situation and find pity for me. I on the other hand see nothing but how blessed I am. It all depends on where your focus is. I willfully chose to keep my focus on my savior, Jesus Christ. He is the way, the truth and the life. 

Today I pray that no matter where you are today that you take the time to say thank you for your life and all the good things in it. When you begin giving thanks and showing gratitude for even the smallest things it begins to change not only your view but also your mindset. Words of wisdom say it all starts with the renewing of your mind. What are you putting into your mind? What you put in will find a way to come out. Remember that when thinking how you would like to spend your time! Go about your day being a blessing to others. It is more rewarding than I could ever explain.

Father, thank you for my life. Thank you for my beautiful children. Thank you for shelter and a full tummy. Thank you for healing me. I love getting smaller and being able to carry my children. Just being able to walk without immense pain is an absolute blessing. All glory for my wellness is credited to you. I am so blessed to have had so many praying for me. Thank you also father for your work where Mike is concerned. While I know he has more growing and stretching to come I thank you for taking the time. I thank you for how you move me. Recently I prayed in the spirit for a very special friend's parent. I am humbled by the news shared recently of his newly founded devotion as well as his improved health. You amaze me Lord. I am crying tears of gratitude as the reality of the power of prayer and how you move hits me square in the face in such an undeniable way. Thank you. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

Wendy, walks with God

Mom of Many

© Wendy Glidden 2013

Totally Terrific Testimonial Tell - All Tuesday!

Totally Terrific Testimonial Tell - All Tuesday! Here is my testimonial Tell - All for the day: Mike is a guys guy. He loves to 4 wheel, gets a kick out of driving anything from a Motorcycle to an RV. As we say about our rough and tumble sons, "He's ALL Boy!" with that being said, this week at church Mike raised his hand and commented on how Blessed we were through the storms and flooding last week. That in itself is amazing. However the funniest thing he said to me this week, while in the midst of praising Our Heavenly Father, was how much fun I've been lately. I looked at him and said what do you mean? He said, "God is making you play with me! You rode on my bike you said you'd never get on, you went 4 wheeling with me through a river. You would have never done that on your own!" Totally cracking me up . . . mainly because he is soooooo right! For me I'm amazed at where Mike and I stand today. If you have been following my blog you will witness how far we were from loving one another as a husband and wife should. I invite you to read my story. To date I have written 52 blogs. Pick a title that strikes you. Like it? Pick another! Think it might benefit someone you know, SHARE it! Have a blessed day everyone!!

I want to post this video of us driving through the river. If you have read my blog you know I struggle with the whole technical side as in adding pictures or video. I also wanted to post pictures of the people who we met from the play we went to with the children "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe". I had left the tickets to the play back at the campground. This is the sole purpose for us having to drive through the water. We had left out on Mike's motorcycle when the water was beginning to crest on Friday. We went back in the Jeep!  I managed to upload the photos! If this blog looks like someone in first grade put it together, I am going to claim the child in me took over! Okay! A child for sure took over lol. I hope the placement of these pictures doesn't take away from the coolness of them!! One day I will have time to understand how to paste them so that they have an order to them. 

I have a video of us driving from here out of the campground . . . still working on how to upload that bad boy! It was soooooo scary, I honestly wanted to cry (laughing at the recall). Mike has talent behind the wheel. It does not matter what he needs to drive, he is more than capable. It doesn't hurt that he enjoys it! I am so happy with myself today! Here is the video! Can you imagine going through this on a Motorcycle. Still shaking my head!

Hope everyone is having a Totally Terrific Tuesday themselves! I promise to be back soon with my next life's chapter. Reliving the adoption was much much much harder than I had thought it would be. I have the next title for my life's story. God gave it to me last week. I need some solitude to type it out. It was a wake up call back then. I am honestly nervous about what else I will recall through this next chapter as I always slide back in time when God writes through me. It's like being there again. I have been a humble servant through this process and I promise to continue to do so. I had titled these years "My Dark Ages" (laughing) I was trying as I do sometimes to come up with a cool title on my own. Not sure why, as I know if I sit and be still, God will speak to me. As He is always Faithful. He spoke to me last week with a two worded title "The Aftermath" when I heard it I dropped my purse. Then I looked up to the Heavens and said, "Of course! Why didn't I think of that?!" Because if I had thought of it, this would not be from God! I love my life. I love the relationship I have with My Father Above. 

Today I pray for all who feel they have no relationship. May my story help plant a seed inside of you. Today I pray that all who long to build a relationship with God begin to do just that. I pray more and more and more of us are drawn to the Truth. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Wendy, Mom of Many