Laura's Life

Our lives can be so busy!! Whether you are a wife, stay at home mom, working in the work force, there are so many duties to occupy our lives. Which ever journey you are on, there is One that's constant that sees us. He sees our struggles, our worries, our tears, our joys, and so much more. He desires us to worship Him and bring everything to His feet. I for one, get caught up in the lower story (our short term daily life) and not focus on the Upper story (God's plan or longterm.). Our daily life can be so consuming and we can strive to do all we can but will that be enough?. We can fill our lives with all sorts of things to try to get to the finish line but in the end will you make it? Please remember that as Psalm 18:2 says: "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock,.." He is with us and He will be there for us unconditionally. He is strong ENOUGH to be ALL we need. Nothing else will do. If we choose Him and bow before Him...

Through the course of some events, God has helped me to realize that I have not entirely dealt with some events that happened when I was a child. This is a part of me that up to now has not been shared with many, but sometimes sharing the painful parts can bring healing and can let people see why someone might be how they are. In 1991, I was in the fourth grade and my family was back in the USA for the year. At that point my learning disorder had not been officially diagnosed and I was desperate to understand my instructions in school and to fit in. Thankfully, I do not recall every day of that awful year but my mom has told me that I came home every day crying over some event that had taken place that day. I recall being teased, bullied and not included in what I longed for,friends and acceptance.I recall getting in trouble because my teacher had to document sending home a student for spitting on me. i recall asking to play with the class and I was told by a classmate that they ha...

I will admit that I am an emotional woman. Sometimes I can be sensitive and get my feelings hurt easily. This does not make me a delicate flower and certain situations do trigger my thoughts etc. I form an opinion and sometimes just have to process through that. Sometimes, I have found myself thinking I didn't want to be sensitive, but that is like saying I don't want to be like God made me. While there is always room to grow, it is a choice in how I respond to things that happen. I can choose how I respond to what people do or don't do. In some things I can grow and not be so sensitive. I can be more confident in who I am and not so "soft" Being emotional can naturally have its downside. One can be hurt by things that people do or don't do. Some things naturally may have nothing to do with me but it may be taken personal and thus cause silent grief. In these moments, it is important to remember that God is in control and whether you feel it or not, He sees...

First and Foremost there is a movie that has recently been released and may be in a theater near you called OVER COMER Go see it!! It is amazing, very inspirational and encouraging. It shows how we should continue persevering despite our circumstances no matter what we face. Whatever might be one's circumstance, I promise you that everyone has something that needs to be "overcome" Whether its health, finance, family issues IT is all important and ALL valuable!! While the issues that need to be overcome might be discussed or not, THEY are all important and God cares about each one. Please hear me when I say, I am not Preaching to you all in any fashion! If you all know me off screen at all, I am sure you know some or at least one of my struggles that needs to be overcome. It is hard to do it sometimes more than other times and truly I say to you brothers and sisters, it is my opinion that you and I cannot do it on our own!! We are weak helpless human beings that de...

Disclaimer this was written several weeks ago prior to a "First" for me and I was struggling. What "Firsts" come to your mind? The first time you got a car? The first time at a job?, How about the birth of your first child? Or your first time buying a home? While these are joyous occasions and should be celebrated, there some "firsts" that are not so positive. The first time you get fired, loss of a friend or family member, or what about the first holiday without a loved one? Ouch this one is tough. My family's first reunion without my Granny has caused me some anxiety and leaving some raw emotions under the surface. When a loss occurs you naturally are left with a hole that over time reduces.. It is natural and healthy to miss the deceased but don't let your world screech to a stop and be done. Keep living, following your Lord and loving those around you. If you have the assurance that your loved one is in heaven, that alone can encourage ...

Change comes and goes in our life just like that. It is a normal part of life.. the question is how will you handle it? God calls us to love our brothers and sisters and to build each other up and support them in all that they do. Sometimes a change happens and it affects a large group people. As we all deal with the change differently it is crucial to bond together and get the change together. When we are weak individually and together we are prime targets for the enemy to strike!! We are targets for him to attempt to cause disunity. Are we going to lower ourselves to let someone who hates us so to bring downfall to ourselves? Why not look to the glorious Master and His glorious Heavens for His guidance and wisdom!! Why not love, support, work together and glorify Him?? Go forth and bless Him!! In your actions...