My Life!!

My life is full of things to do.

I thank God for everyday, As he seems to hold it all together. Making sure it runs smoothly even when we think it is abit rough he carries us through.





I have made a really good friend recentally. Her name is Marlene and i used to look after her baby in the baby room.
She was the lady who braided my hair. Cool isn't it.

Works going really well and i may put up a picture or two if your lucky.
Until then, I have a prayer room to organise for slam and wedding arrangements to do.

Life is made of Ups and Downs

A Song to begin with:-

"Life is made of ups and downs,
Some times we smile ,
Some times we frown,
But everyday we wear our crown.
Because were kids of the king."

Well as the weeks unfold it becomes apparent that when we look at our lives we become stuck in the present. This song reminds me of how simple life can be when you look at it through a child' eyes.
We have to remember that we have a crown of glory, in heaven that is ours. When we become christians we inherit the kingdom of heaven. A crown of the most beautiful jewels will be ours. My favourite name is Jasper due to it's meaning. ;-

Jasper:- The most beautiful and presious stone in God's armor. In his Crown and Breast plate.

So to be loved and honoured like a Jasper. Is to be the most precious stone. Thats what i wanna be. As beautiful and shiney. And that God's Glory is seen in and through me.

My Green Bay Packers

I love the Green Bay Packers, Even though they have lost two games this season and one of them was to the browns. ( that sucks ) By only two points but that was enough.

Green Bay are inspiring because the team have a wonderful heart.
When the Flooding happened in New Orleans This is what the Packers did to help:-


People In Mall. Bubba Franks



"Taken From www.NFL.com"

The Green Bay Packers may have just defeated the Tennessee Titans 21-17, but long snapper Rob Davis felt a lump in his heart. Worried about the devestation inflicted by Hurricane Katrina, he went through the locker room, looking for volunteers to aid the relief effort.“We just wanted to make sure we had a presence from the Packers,” Davis said. “We’re trying to help out as best as we can.”The Packers helped out indeed.In conjunction with the American Red Cross, several Packers players signed autographs on Sunday at Bay Park Square Mall in Green Bay, Wis., raising over $16,000 in just two hours to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina.Any monetary contribution entitled patrons to an autograph on one item. For a $100 donation, they could visit each of the three autograph tables. They were also encouraged to donate blood at the Red Cross blood drive in the mall.By 12:30p.m., Red Cross officials estimated 500 people had already arrived for autographs and the blood drive had a three-hour wait. “The crowd has blown me away,” said Steve Maricque, executive director of the American Red Cross’ Lakeland chapter. “

Doesn't that inspire you, That some guys from a team would give their time and money for others.

I also love the Packers Due to their support of breast cancer.

Brett Farve the Quarter back has set the team on a mission. His Wife has breast cancer and on a play off game last year he arrived with his hair all shaved off. When asked why he said It's to stand with my Wife and all women who have to go through this.
Ever since then The Green Bay Packers are supporting the Breast cancer foundation and are raising money for it .




Just think how humbling this is, a whole team goes out together to fight for things they believe in.
What do you fight for??.

I will support the Packers till the end.
Sam

What seeds are you sowing??

Like Dan says on his blog, the family of God is not what people can do for you but what you can do for the family.
But have you thought about the effect your life is having on others. Good or Bad.?? Every conversation, thought, text, your body language, manerizams and jokes. What a big responsibility we have in protecting our family, friends and people around us.

At church were talking about sowing seeds and that what you plant in this generation will be reaped in future generations.
So life isnt about ( if i get drunk every night,) well it's only effecting me anyway. What if you cant stop drinking heavy? The seeds of alchol are affecting you, your friends, family , relationships and your setting a foundation for future generations.

I want to set foundations for my children, that are strong in God, love, understanding, compremize and through Ben and my teaching/ lifestyles.

Isnt it time today to get your life right with God. Ask if you need to sort something out so it doesnt effect the next generation. ( Sex, Drugs, Alchol, Spiritualism, Hate, Bitterness, Mis-trust, Divorce issues, depression, porn etc) even if you only did it once or didn't even go the whole way but looked into it.

Because you know you can be free of these things , it also says in the bible to cut the ties to stop anything affecting future generations. Don't be burdened by stuff that isnt yours to carry anymore. Because Jesus dies to take all this away.

Sorry guys very heavy thoughts today which you proberbly already know but it inspired me to keep a check on what i do, say and think about others and how i lead my life.
Just know that i'm thinking and praying for you all.

sl8ter

Life always looks greener on the other side!!!

Doesn't life always look greener on the other side? Isn't there always a thought that something else is better if you haven't got it??

Well ive learnt a valuable lesson this week, don't miss what's right infrount of you as you might miss it.
Life is made up of ups and downs, and somebody elses life always looks better, . Ben and I had a big dissagreement and i got to thinking that everyone elses relationships never went through arguements. And that it was the end of the world. But It was all a load of crap as everyone looks at what they don't have and thinks its better.

After talking and making up , i wouldn't change my life and relationship for anything, as i have the best. God has really humbled and molded me this week.
I was brocken but now im whole and loving it.
My faith is stronger, Trust grown, More understanding and not so selfish ( i hope)

Prayer works, When arguing i prayed all night and God answered.

New beginings!!!

I just thought you might wanna know that i have a job now, after loads of praying, Faith, direction and conversation.

Im Self Employed. As a Nanny.

It's harder than i thought but good as i can choose if i wanna work or not, but i have to remember money only comes in if i do.
Such a blessing and my two families at the moment are wonderful. Thanx God for sorting this out and Ben for all your help.
God bless

My Boys!!

From Left To Right
Stevie, Ben, Matt.s, Pete, Adam, Dan,
Matt.j, Rich, Owz, Jonboy and Dave

My boys!!
A quote i use often. I've been blessed with such good friends, who support and encourage me. Where would i be without you guys. Weve got some amazing memories and loads to come. Weddings, New jobs, even babies ( Scary thought).
My question to you is :-
Who will be last to get married?
I will leave u with this thought. Thanx guys for all you are and do. May God really bless you.

Birthdays

Well another year, another birthday. This year has been such a rollercoaster.

This time last year i was single And still working as a nanny for the England's.

Lets recap:- Last year i had arranged to go to the Lamb pub, Rustington for a few birthday drinks. Quite a few people came with some unexpected one's. I ended up talking to Ben, trying to findout who he is and who's friend brought him along. The conversation didn't stop all night to my surprise.

Then two weeks later i had a phone call asking if i would like to go to the Black Rabbit pub in Arundel for Ben's birthday drinks. But when i arrived one person was there, "not Ben" but someone that i felt a little uncomfortable with. After ringing all the mobile numbers i could to find out if they were coming or was this a set up. A mini bus arrived with alot of people to save me.

The night ended up being Ben and myself talking . And The other person trying to get in on every conversation. We all went back to Ben's to play pool. And to my surprise , i hadn't noticed but i was the last to leave.

two days and alot of talking later I had a boyfriend. Now A husband to be.

This has changed my whole understanding of the bigger picture.

My whole perspective of life is that We can only see a corner piece of a massive tapestry. It is so intricate and detailed that we can't even imagine what the whole picture looks like. But that corner piece is our lives and the detail is our achievements and struggles. Even when we think our life isn't gonna get better or change , just remember that God sees the whole Tapestry.
He knew Ben was there in the next piece of my Tapestry and i had to wait for it to be revealed.
Isn't God amazing, He knew that if i had met Ben before now that it wouldn't be the best for us both. In his gentle way he guides us to the next stage in our lives.

Passion

Well as some of you know i went to Grapevine in Lincon, as a punter. Well my whole understanding of my Faith has changed as God gave me a revelation.
I went to 8 meetings and through all the different speakers, from all around the world. God told the same message with out giving them any guide lines. Cool hay!!!

This is what he said :-
That Each of us are made for Greatness. That it's not what we do but WHO WE ARE that counts. This also counts for God. That we should'nt be worshipping him only for what we can get out of him. But because he is God and that is all.
Worship is 3 things that we need to do and live out in order to give God the glory he deserves. :-

1) Willing :- Being willing is to get yourself in a place with God that when he says worship , its acting even when it seems tough.
2) Obedience :- To worship even is our hardest situations. To worship not for our sakes/ advantage but because God is God.
3) Sacrifice:- Sometimes we find ourselves in places of desert and in jobs, relationships, friendships and situations where we cant cope easily. But God says worship me even when you dont feel like it.

So as you can see God is re- molding my heart and chalanging my worship understanding. Due to music being not for me but for God. So go life styles. It's time to re think our understanding of why we worship. Is it for what we want i'e Healing, Holy spirit etc or is it for God and if he comes to dwell with us then that's a blessing.

All my love
Sam

Hello Everyone

Hello everyone, I thought i'd join the trend and keep you up to date on my thought's and happenings in my life as i know it.