Greater Is He That Is In Me

This is my first post of many more to follow.  I am hoping to share with you some of my craft projects and especially my faith in God.  God is truly my rock and foundation and I can do nothing without Him.  Recently I completed my advanced course in Lay Speaking and will soon be interviewed and hopefully become a certified Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church. 

Most of you will understand when I start to tell this story, but when you start working for God, the devil tries to detour you.  I am no exception.  He has been working very hard on me and my family.

My advanced class took place on three Saturdays.  The second Saturday, I wasn't feeling good.  I had some chills and was probably running a little fever.  But the third Saturday, he hit me harder.  My legs were swelling, I was chilling and was definately running a fever.  Nothing was going to stop me from going to class.  On my way, I had to stop in Robinson at the store and pick up some stuff for our carry-in lunch.  I had plenty of time to get to Effingham, but my foot got a little heavy on the gas pedal.  The state police caught it too.  When I say the trooper coming at me, I looked down and knew immediately, I wasn't getting out of this one.  So before the state trooper got his lights on and turned around, I started pulling over.  Satan was trying really hard to pull me down, because he didn't like that I was moving forward in my walk with God.  Guess what though.  I didn't get a ticket, just a warning, and I told the state trooper that I was on my way to my lay speaking class and that I was giving my message today.  My message was on Negativity.  I giggled and told him this wasn't going to get me down.  It was just proof that God had a sense of humor.  I got through the class and made it home safely.

Still not feeling well, the Flat Rock Homecoming was going on that day and Randy was at the park so I went to Flat Rock to be with him.  My legs just seemed to be swelling more, so I eventually ended up at Good Samaritan Hospital in the ER.  They diagnosed me with urinary tract infection and low kidney function.  Gave me antibiotics and sent me home.

I am feeling better and gave the message at my church on Sunday, August 28.

Satan wasn't done trying to pull me down.

On Tuesday, August 30, my son, Jeff, was in a motorcycle/car accident.  He was on the motorcycle.  His angels were riding the Harley that day.  Jeff is very banged up but there was nothing "broken", just a crack in his thumb.  He will be off work for a while, but we are so thankful that God spared him any major injuries.  He is home and recovering slowly, but he is recovering, praise God.

I am sure that Satan will continue to throw obstacles in our way and try to get us to talk against God.  However, I believe the words - Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.  I love my Lord and Savior.

John 3:16