A Wonderful Weekend

Well I just enjoyed a really nice (busy but nice) weekend! My cards still aren't made (let alone written or sent) I did manage to scribble some Chrissy Cards on the way to church this morning but forgot to give most of them out! Was planning on baking treats or something, but I decided to lower the standards hehe

Went to my good friends' husbands 30th last night; We were tired and didn't feel like an hour on the road and watching Hannah go bonkers after her bedtime, not to mention feeling a bit shy cos we wouldn't know many people, but we wanted to be there to celebrate with them. And whaddya know, in typical God style, we had an amazing time! We caught up with some old friends and people I haven't seen in years. Hannah had a ball and God spoke to me and refined my vision for myself and the future after a conversation with someone I hadn't seen since my wedding. It was AWESOME. I am never ceased to be amazed how God moves, dovetailing everything together in perfect harmony.

My good friend, Karen; we were eachothers maid/matron of honour - it was her hubby's 30th

Its so easy to just pike sometimes and get reclusive when I don't feel like going out, but when you actually think of the other person and focus more on them and wanting to bless them, it is amazing how you get past your own insecurities and are free to love people and in the process you actually do enjoy yourself. Its one of those God paradoxes; the more you think of yourself and follow your emotions, often the more messed up you become. When I just give it to God and focus on being a blessing to others rather than 'uh oh will they like me??' I find an incredible freedom to actually be myself and that in turn draws people, because when you are honest with people, you connect. I had a really lovely time and felt God drawing me closer to himself and towards the vision and goals he has planted in my heart.

Then our carols service at church this morning was just fabulous; the place was buzzing, house packed and we had an awesome time. Hannah had such fun on the jumping castle that was set up and it was so nice to have extra time to catch up with people. (Hey Bec and Laura, how cute is it to see the kids playing together. I love that they are friends hehe)

We just love this church, its goals, visions and the people in it. It feels so good when you know where you are meant to be.

(Hey Lolly, I think this turned out just gorgeous! *Hugs* to you!)

God is so faithful, He really is. He never ceases to amaze me with how right He always is. hehe I know that sounds odd, because of course I know He is always right, but sometimes you just doubt and ponder and want to do things your own way, but when you test Him, He so pulls through, giving you strength and paving your way for you and you just say to yourself, 'Gosh why did I even question Him?'

The more I know God, the more I like Him. Again that sounds funny, but its real. Growing up as a Christian from a young age, you learn to love God but it is only as I am really seeing Him for who He really is that I realise just how wonderful He really is. I have always loved God in a sense knowing He was God, He was My saviour and I had to. but now I am falling in love with Him. I am getting to know Him. And honestly, He just rocks! LOL

Have a Merry and Beautiful Christmas if I don't blog before then,

Lots of Love and Kisses and Chocolate xoxox