I know I have been away from the Inn for a little while. But it is only because I have found myself wrapped up in some new books and it is also Spring Break. So I have been busy with the kids being home all day and stuck in the house due to the weather being not so great right now. And I also had my first shaped cake in a really long time too. I'll share more of that in the Cakes tab.
Over the weekend I have found myself reading a lot more. I am the type of girl that loves to to sit down with a brand new book and just let the words carry me off to a whole new world. And no, this isn't a book that is on my phone or tablet. This is an actual book printed on paper and I can hold it in my hand. I love that new book smell! The type of books that have been surrounding me are spiritual, encouraging books. Books that incorporate God into our everyday lives. Along with Bible verses and explainations of those verses. I have never really talked to God or even opened my heart to him. I have always found it strange to believe in someone you can't see or feel. But yet you can see him and feel him. He is all around us, in the air, the grass, in our children, everywhere. I guess the main reason why I have distanced myself from God is because I was never really brought up to turn to him in those tough times or even in the good times, to give thanks. I felt growing up, why should I if I have real people around me. But sometimes those people are not enough. We all need a little more help. Lately, the Hubby has been saying to just talk to God. Just ask him for strength when I need to. And we are not alone. After all this is why he is there.
Over the weekend I have found myself reading a lot more. I am the type of girl that loves to to sit down with a brand new book and just let the words carry me off to a whole new world. And no, this isn't a book that is on my phone or tablet. This is an actual book printed on paper and I can hold it in my hand. I love that new book smell! The type of books that have been surrounding me are spiritual, encouraging books. Books that incorporate God into our everyday lives. Along with Bible verses and explainations of those verses. I have never really talked to God or even opened my heart to him. I have always found it strange to believe in someone you can't see or feel. But yet you can see him and feel him. He is all around us, in the air, the grass, in our children, everywhere. I guess the main reason why I have distanced myself from God is because I was never really brought up to turn to him in those tough times or even in the good times, to give thanks. I felt growing up, why should I if I have real people around me. But sometimes those people are not enough. We all need a little more help. Lately, the Hubby has been saying to just talk to God. Just ask him for strength when I need to. And we are not alone. After all this is why he is there.
So, over the last few weeks that is what I have been doing. Little by little, I have just been praying and slowly opening my heart. I have been thinking positive and reading a lot more. I have also paid a visit to the Christian bookstore near my house. I felt nervous going in there. I don't know why but I did. I guess in my mind I was thinking what would people think. Then I thought, Who Cares! Yes, I am working on not caring what other people think or say. I walked in hoping to find at least one book. A book that I can turn to when I am feeling down. Something to lift me up on my gloomy days. Well, I found a lot more than just one. I found five books. But I put two back and bought three books and a new bookmark. But I will be returning for the two books that I left behind. And I even found a Bible for women with daily devotionals and a journal filled with encouraging writings. I think I may have found my new favorite store!
I love reading these books and knowing that with God I can do anything. I am still not perfect. So if you think that you have thought wrong, I still have those days of doubt but I now know what to do to push them out, Pray! I am still me. I am a mother, wife, sister, daughter, a strong woman and I am free. Knowing all that opens my heart and soul to anything,
I love reading these books and knowing that with God I can do anything. I am still not perfect. So if you think that you have thought wrong, I still have those days of doubt but I now know what to do to push them out, Pray! I am still me. I am a mother, wife, sister, daughter, a strong woman and I am free. Knowing all that opens my heart and soul to anything,