Victory in Jesus!

Our Daily Bread
I love the story in today's devotional.  The woman was so humble and willing to humiliate herself in front of many folks to anoint Jesus's feet.  How many of us wouldn't do something like that for our life partner?  ;-p  Jesus recognized the brokenness.  He recognized the opportunity to make it clear to all that only those folks who would humble themselves would enter the kingdom of heaven.

What are we willing to do to serve Jesus?  What are we willing to do to tell others?

Lord, I want to be the humble servant that continuously shows gratitude for the debt you forgave in my life.  I thank you and praise you!

Movie Monday
I got to see three movies this week.  One of them was a repeat as a friend wanted to see Aliens and Cowboys.  I didn't tell him I saw it the first day it was out!  I actually liked it a little better the second time!

Crazy Stupid Love
OMG!  This movie was interesting and odd and crazy and stupid!  In short, the movie starts out with Julianne Moore asking Steve Carrell for a divorce after 25 years of marriage.  Sooooo many things happen after that I don't want to tell you so I don't ruin the movie.

It is worth seeing, though I had my doubts at first.  I really enjoyed it.  I will write a little more about it below and how it affects my life.

I give the movie two bear paws (though close to a three).  See it now!  hehehe

Water for Elephants
I caught this movie at the discount movie theater before it went to video.  It was very well done.  The story was so beautiful.  It also had some violent parts in it, so be prepared.  I thought it depicted the life of circus folks in that era very well.  A newcomer to the circus falls in love with the owner's wife.  They eventually run off together.  There is a LOT that goes on in between there!

I give this two stars (though close to three).

Other Stuff
God was moving soooo much in my life this weekend.  After the things I wrote the past three days, I am sure you have an idea what was going on.  I am thrilled to say that I finally figured out something that has been my thorn in the flesh for years now.  I praise God for helping me finally get a clue and be able to walk more fully in trusting him.  In short, the two relationships I pursued the most the past four years were extensions of my lack of faith and lack of trust in God to lead me to the final love of my life.  He has promised me that he would.  I have been acting as a rebellious child by trying to make things happen on my own with men that I wasn't supposed to be with.  I was holding on to my own will tighter than a box of Hoho's on a Saturday night!  hehehe  Turning that over to God flushed so much crap out of my mind and heart that I was overwhelmed with it all.  The first person I called was the friend that I talked with Thursday night.  I explained what happened and asked him to pray with me that I would never forget God's promise each and every day.  I know I can be a close friend to him now (when he needs one the most).  I know he can be comfortable being my close friend without worrying about me trying to date him again.

I called two other friends to talk to them about it.  I joked with them both "If I am not supposed to meet men on my own, then why did God make me so charming?"  hehehe  God reinforced twice over the weekend that I cannot do this on my own (before the epiphany Sunday afternoon).

Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus!  Freedom from the things that drag down our lives.  Making our lives not so ordinary!  Praise God!

Is there something in your life that is weighing you down?  Trying to steal your joy?  Making your life more ordinary than it should be?  Turn it over to Jesus.  If I can do it, anyone can!  hehehe

Hang in there, my friends!  I will be upbeat and steady.  That is what I do...