Proverbs...

Everyone knows the book of Proverbs. It's somewhere in the middle of the Old Testament, nestled between Psalms and Ecclesiastes. I have never really thought about this book, until Sunday.

Let me start by saying- I'm a Christian, I believe in God, I have attended church all my Life, I know all the bible school stories.. But I've never really sat down to read the bible. I have probably read almost all verses either thru my devotions, church, or random times. But never a whole book.

My family has been attending a small church that is a spin-off of a Church my husband grew up in. We had a hard time finding a church that we both felt comfortable with, and that we both felt that we could leave our Children in the nursery. We attended a large church early in our marriage, and neither of us ever felt "comfortable" there. We wanted a place to fit in, a place with normal people, a place that felt like home. We have not been faithful church-goers but we're trying!

Anyways.. Sunday the pastor at this church gave the congregation an assignment. To read the book of Proverbs in the month of September. Proverbs is broken up into chapters that all are different. He instructed us to read a chapter a day, take 5 or 10 mins a day and read a chapter in the bible. This really sparked something in me. I guess it's because i'm battling my on faith inside, and knowing that i'm not living the life I feel i should be for the Lord.

So here goes- tomorrow is September 1st. I'm going to sit down with my bible and attempt to read the book of Proverbs. I know I have the time, it's just am I willing to take time away from other things to read the Bible. I should be- nothing in the world could/should be more important than my time with the Lord. I know that, and yet it's still a battle. I wonder if that's just human.... That's why i'm not Perfect, I'm a sinner, and I must ask for forgiveness.

Wish me luck as I sit down with my Bible.. I'm actually kind of excited about this. I just hope I can finish it!

It's time for School....

It's time for School... You can smell fall in the air, the stores are stocked with pencils, paper, bookbags, and everything needed to start school. Every store is advertising Back to School Sales & it makes me wan to buy boxes of #2 pencils & the coolest 3 ring binder I can find! haha!

My little man started his 2nd year of Pre-School this year & man what a year makes! Rewind back to a year ago this week & Pre-School was a nightmare. He cried for several days in school when his teachers would come get him out of the car. But this year- he was excited. Armed with his Bookbag and looking adorable in his new school clothes- Out the door he went ready for School. He smiled, said "Bye Mommie.. I'm going to school with Mrs. Connie.. Lovey Mommie" Out he went & the Tears started pouring for me! Ahhhh, I am so happy to see my baby grow up, but can't believe he is in his 2nd year of Pre-School!

I know he will be starting Kindergarten, High School, and then off to college he will go before I know it. But for now, I'm just wanting to hold him back, cry as he leaves me, and smile when I see that face waiting for me to pick him up!

I wonder if he'll always be that excited to see me pull up to the school house doors???