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She Can Sing

People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:15-17

I was reminded on this scripture last night when I watched the Kids Rock Choir at First Baptist Church of Brazoria perform their annual Christmas program, “The Present is the Future”. They shared the true meaning of Christmas sharing the message without Jesus we have no future. Their enthusiasm was contagious, the music upbeat, and choreography flamboyant.

In addition to sharing Jesus the performance held additional sentiment for me. To have the honor of seeing both my daughter and granddaughter use their God-given talent to bring glory and honor to Jesus was the icing on the cake!

Brandi my daughter has such a passion for Jesus and for music. I am so proud of her for dedicating her life to Jesus and sharing her passion for music with the next generation. The children just love her and it is obvious she loves them too.

Seeing Cheyenne, my granddaughter celebrating Jesus through drama and music, made me so excited. Cheyenne and I have sang songs to the radio or CDs in the car but I have never heard her sing a solo. She grabbed the microphone and sang like a pro! The first thing that went through my mind was…

She Can Sing!!!

God is so good to give Cheyenne a beautiful voice and to allow our family’s passion for music to be carried on to the next generation.

Thank you for allowing me a moment to be Mom and Meme…

Love Lee ♥

Life Is A Gift

Dec10

Just yesterday my dear friend Jennifer Cannan posted on Facebook, “‎11 years ago, my dear husband, John, was being life-flighted with a traumatic brain injury from a fall and not expected to live. It has been a very long road of recovery that still to this day has significant effects. I lift God high today for granting us with John’s life and healing far beyond expectations!!!”.

What an awesome tribute to the miracles God has performed to preserve the life of John Cannan!

God is an awesome God and is in the business of saving lives. He posts angels about us, places a hedge of protection around us, keeps us in the palm of His hand (The Best Seat in the House), holds the heart of the broken-hearted, and shelters us with His Wings.

We dwell on what we know but it is the unknown we should be thankful for. I am so glad I do not know of all the near misses, the car wrecks, the assaults, and financial collapse. You see without God’s protection on our lives we would not be here; we would not survive.

I am captivated by the love God pours out on us and, As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1

Celebrate Life in Him Today!

Love Lee ♥

When Things Don’t Make Sense

Dec9

When things don’t make sense to you is your nature to dig for the answer by asking questions, investigating, and researching because you don’t understand what makes something or someone tick? Do you tend to lean towards what you do understand and compare the unknown to the known? And, is it typically with a critical spirit rather than a discerning or forgiving spirit because it is easier to criticize than to listen or dig deeper? Dale Carnegie says it best…

“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.” Dale Carnegie

OUCH!!!

Who wants to be a fool? But, what happens when you just can’t dig any deeper for those answers? Well, that is when you need to…

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5

When things don’t make sense rather than criticize, complain, condemn, or lose control…

TRUST HIM…

Love Lee ♥

Be A Fruit Cake

Dec8

I find it interesting how everyone thinks everything is about them. People jockeying for the closest parking spot, pushing and shoving to catch a sale, cutting people off in traffic, oh and let’s not forget the one finger salute…We have turned into such selfish people! The world would be such a better place if we would all just turn into fruit cakes!!!

The best fruit is essential to an excellent fruit cake. Only the finest fruit will do and it must be ripened to perfection! It is not the kind of fruit you can find at your local grocery…Oh no, it is specially cultivated. Then it is candied and sugary sweet…

It is the Fruit of the Spirit!

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Wow…interesting concept! If we all waited our turn, smiled, spoke to each other politely, stood up for each other, and didn’t demand our own way can you imagine what our world would be like?

So next time the line is moving slow at the grocery store and you reach the cashier you could offer him/her some words of encouragement, a smile, or a piece of gum.

Could today be the day you help that mom with 3 children load her groceries into her car or you offer to put her basket in the rack across the parking lot.

Perhaps today you could randomly choose to pick up the tab for someone’s lunch.

It doesn’t have to be huge…the simple gestures are often the most appreciated. You can make a difference in this world. So…

Get Out There and Be a Fruit Cake This Holiday Season!!!

Love Lee ♥

Get A Grip

Dec7

The Holiday Season is upon us and everyone is so busy getting ready. What to cook, what to buy, so much to do…so little time…so little money. Then you have the Christmas cards and gift wrapping…It is a literal battle to get everything accomplished!!!

Does any of this sound familiar to you?

If so, there is help…

For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Isaiah 41:13

Wow…Perhaps We Just Need Reach Out and Take His Hand or in other words…

GET A GRIP!

Love Lee ♥

I Love It When She Laughs

Dec6

On Saturday, I took a road trip to Houston with my daughter and friend for a little shopping on Harwin Street. At one point Brandi realized she had made a wrong turn. She saw a break in the traffic and did a very quick u-turn in the middle of the road. It wasn’t until I was able to upright myself from the other side of the car, did I realize what had happened. When my head popped up Brandi burst into laughter saying my eyes were as big as saucers and the look of shock on my face was priceless. It was all worth it to hear my daughter belly laugh herself into tears.

I was reminded of this when I read my Bible this morning. the scripture was…

A cheerful heart is good like a medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

A cheerful person laughs often. In fact you will seldom find a cheerful person who walks around like they have been sucking on lemons. I love surrounding myself with happy people…

Victor Borge, the comic classical pianist, once said, “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” But laughter does more than help us bond. It’s been shown to have a positive effect on physical and mental health. Laughter is a cardiac workout, causing a reduction in blood pressure and blood sugar, and brings six times more oxygen to the brain. Laughter is affordable, it energizes and is undeniably enjoyable.

Laughter stimulates the release of endorphins which results in:

Pain Reduction
Stress Reduction
Anti-Depressant
Enhances Your Immunity
Cardiovascular Workout

Laughter is a part of the full range of positive emotions including hope, love, faith, strong will to live, and determination and purpose…

Have you had your daily dose of laughter today?

Click here for a free laugh

Love Lee ♥

The Best Seat In The House

Dec5

My Husband and I enjoy theatrical performances, ballet, musicals, orchestra, opera, and choral concerts. We try to choose our seating to ensure we are able to see and hear as much as possible. We want the best seats in the house although they are not always within our reach financially so we feel comfortable and safe (I don’t care for heights).

There is one seat I am guaranteed in life. It is always available and I never have to make reservations. It is comfortable and very safe. It is in the Hand Of God…

In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10

How awesome is that? In His hand we are held. In His hand I am comfortable, protected, and alive.

We Are Never More Than an Arms Length Away Sitting in the Hand Of God!

And it is with His hands He draws us to Himself embracing us and holding us near to His heart.

I Have the Best Seat In the House! Come Join Me…

Love Lee ♥

Being Content

Dec3

This morning I watched a show called “Cash in the Attic” and found it interesting how the family on the show sells the “stuff” that has accumulated in their attic in order to buy more stuff. Interesting concept…it caused me to think back on the different phases of my life.

When Richard and I were first married our first home was an apartment in Angleton. It wasn’t long after that we realized apartment living was not for us so we purchased a trailer house. We loved it and was perfect for the two of us but it wasn’t long after that we were three. So, we purchased a 1200 sq ft brick home in Angleton. This little place was great while my girls were at my feet but once they were at my shoulders we found ourselves a little cramped so we moved into a 3800 sq ft home. Once Richard decided to attend Seminary we sold our home and moved into a little place next door to my grandparents which was 600 sq ft.

I share the history to say… It was not the size of the house or the possession the house contained which defined me; it was my attitude. We have had some really tough financial times and we have had some plentiful times but during those times I relied on the scripture Philipians 4:12-13.

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Did I feel like things were futile? At times…Yes! But it is during those lean times I learned to be content and focus on what I do have rather than dwell on what I didn’t have.

Remember…Life is about relationships and people; not about “Things”.

Love Lee ♥

My Hiding Place

Dec2

Where is she? We looked for what seemed like thirty minutes to find her. My mom was demonstrating how to hide in the event an intruder broke into our home. My sisters and I looked everywhere but we couldn’t find her anywhere. To our amazement she was right in front of us the whole time but we never saw her. Tucked under a pile of laundry on the sofa…Who would have thought to look in the clean laundry?

Do you ever have days when intruders break into your life and you wish you could just go away and hide from that negative personality, defeated behavior, or the one that sucks the life right out of you. Did you know you can hide while you are right in plain view?

You Can Hide in Him!!!

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Psalms 32:7-8

When bombarded with trouble or negativity you can mentally go to your hiding place which found in God by mentally saying a prayer, quoting scriptures, and praying all while you are hearing the negative blah blah blah.

You do not have to live in your negative circumstances…He surrounds you with songs of deliverance!!!

I love the songs He Sings over me!!!

I love this song by Israel Houghton & Cindy Ratcliff called “Sing Over Me”

Sing Over Me

Once again I’m drawing near to worship as
you’re drawing me
Once again You lift my head
and lift my heart to heights unseen

In a moment I am in your presence
everything is clear
As I hear Heaven’s melody (oh ho)

As you begin to Sing,Over me
Songs of Deliverance
Lord cover me with your Mighty Hand
Sing over me, God of the Second Chance
Sing over me Once Again
(Oh oh ho…once again Lord)

Once again I’m drawing near to worship as
you’re drawing me
Once again You lift my head
and lift my heart to heights unseen
In a moment I am in your presence
everything is clear
As I hear Heaven’s melody

As you begin to Sing,Over me
Songs of Deliverance
Lord cover me with your Mighty Hand
Sing over me, God of the Second Chance
Sing over me Once Again.

Can You Hear Him Singing Over YOU…He is Your Hiding Place!

Love Lee ♥

A Precious Package

Dec1

Last year the Christmas tree I had used for years bit the dust. It had been a great tree for many years bringing lots of smiles to our family. My precious friend read I would be throwing it out after using it for over 20 years. She immediately contacted me though Facebook to notify me I would be receiving a new tree after Christmas. Sure enough the week after Christmas my dear friend Rose Riggs appears on my door step with a huge box. My new Christmas tree had arrived!!!

This year I could hardly wait to put my tree up to see what it looked like. I was amazed at how easy the tree went up!!! Fold, fluff, and plug in…how easy is that? Trees sure have come a long way since the purchase of my last one! As is a tradition in our home the tree was decorated with stuffed animals, baby dolls, and ornaments made either made or gifted to me by family and friends.

As soon as the tree was up, pictures were posted on Facebook. Rose commented on how beautiful it was and would like to bring he brand new baby boy William to have his picture made in front of the tree. I was so touched she wanted to shoot pictures in front of my tree!

Last night William came to visit his Aunt Lee Lee…His mommy brings him in tucked into his carrier. Needless to say my babies had never seen a carrier with a tiny human in it… The were intrigued to say the least but it only took a couple of minute for them to bond.

William is such a good baby! He allowed us to pose him in front of the tree and even seemed to enjoy being propped up against Maggie Mae. Last night I was reminded…Little ones are what make Christmas memories so very special. I so love my precious friend William and know God has big plans for this little one!

Rose, Thank you for sharing your precious package with me this Christmas!

Love Lee ♥

“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.” Mark 9:37