It was great, last night I worked and locked myself in the building. How you do that, I don't know! But believe me I find ways for these things ;).  Thankfully God is with me and unlocked the door because I know I am not gifted in that area.  I don't know how you can't be, but it's a talent that I still can not do! I am challenged in that area...  I adore closing! It's awesome! The time flew by and God and I were able to chat about different things. Not to mention He allowed some amazing people to walk though the door and be an encouragement to me ;). Yay I only have 47 more hours to work this week!

Today was nice, I did some laundry, cleaned, and worked on some of my school... The the most awful thing happened.  I was going the bathroom and mouse ran beside the toilet!!!! Oh my I never knew I could move that fast out of the bathroom. Then five mins later Mrs. Foster came home (early) and I screamed and jumped because she surprised me as well. So I lost two more lives today...either that or I have an amazingly strong heart.

The winter is amazing but I can't wait for spring.... I need to run outside so bad. As soon as it get's to about 40F I am there, I can breath decently at that temp...
Okay enough babbling. I need to get going because I need to get ready for work! I close again tonight!!! God is good!!!

BTW, this is powerful:

When You Speak, God Hears

by Max Lucado

Those who pray keep alive the watch fires of faith. For the most part we don’t even know their names. Such is the case of someone who prayed on a day long ago. His name is not important. He is important not because of who he was, but because of what he did.

He went to Jesus on behalf of a friend. His friend was sick, and Jesus could help, and someone needed to go to Jesus, so someone went. Others cared for the sick man in other ways. Some brought food; others provided treatment; still others comforted the family. Each role was crucial. Each person was helpful, but no one was more vital than the one who went to Jesus.

John writes: “So Mary and Martha sent someone to tell Jesus, ‘Lord, the one you love is sick’” (John 11:3, emphasis mine).

Someone carried the request. Someone walked the trail. Someone went to Jesus on behalf of Lazarus. And because someone went, Jesus responded.

In the economy of heaven, the prayers of saints are a valued commodity. John the apostle would agree. He wrote the story of Lazarus and was careful to show the sequence: The healing began when the request was made.

The phrase the friend of Lazarus used is worth noting. When he told Jesus of the illness, he said, “The one you love is sick.” The power of the prayer, in other words, does not depend on the one who makes the prayer but on the one who hears the prayer.

We can and must repeat the phrase in manifold ways. “The one you love is tired, sad, hungry, lonely, fearful, depressed.” The words of the prayer vary, but the response never changes. The Savior hears the prayer. He silences heaven so he won’t miss a word. The Master heard the request. Jesus stopped whatever he was doing and took note of the man’s words. This anonymous courier was heard by God.

John’s message is critical. You can talk to God because God listens. Your voice matters in heaven. He takes you very seriously. When you enter his presence, the attendants turn to you to hear your voice. No need to fear that you will be ignored. Even if you stammer or stumble, even if what you have to say impresses no one, it impresses God—and he listens.

Intently. Carefully. The prayers are honored as precious jewels. Purified and empowered, the words rise in a delightful fragrance to our Lord. “The smoke from the incense went up from the angel’s hand to God” (Rev. 8:4). Incredible. Your words do not stop until they reach the very throne of God.

One call and heaven’s fleet appears. Your prayer on earth activates God’s power in heaven.

You are the someone of God’s kingdom. Your prayers move God to change the world. You may not understand the mystery of prayer. You don’t need to. But this much is clear: Actions in heaven begin when someone prays on earth. What an amazing thought!

When you speak, Jesus hears.

And when Jesus hears, the world is changed.

All because someone prayed.

The other day I heard this song and wow...

"To Bring you Back" by: Paul Alan

Are you thirsty, standing in the rain?
Not sure where you are or how you lost your way
Are you drowning
Some bar outside of town?
Searching for something given not found
A crowd of people totally alone
At the front door
Worlds away from home
And light up the night's last regret
Burn your only safety net
Step to the edge it's such a long way down

And I left the ninety-nine to find the one
and you're the one
I walked a thousand miles in this desert sun
Only to bring you back

Are you tired of chasing the wind?
Under water, do you aspire to breathe again?
Are you dying?
Is that the best that you can do?
Cause you can't find your place in a world that wasn't meant for you.

I left the ninety-nine to find the one
And you're the one
I walked a thousand miles in this desert sun
Only to bring you back

Hello, it's me i couldn't sleep I was just counting sheep.
I'm missing you.
Hello, it's me i couldn't sleep I was just counting sheep.

I left the ninety-nine to find the one
And you're the one
I walked a thousand miles in this desert sun
Only to bring you back.

I left the ninety-nine to find the one
And you're the one
I walked a thousand miles in this desert sun
Only to bring you back

Only to bring you back


God is amazing! <3

This morning I worked which was really good .  I am starting to become a little more familiar with it, so it's nice.  I can't wait to go back. I met a lot of the regular guests and they rock!!! Half of them introduced themselves to me. God is so good!

Then I came home just in time to watch the inauguration.  Once in a blue moon do I get so upset that I cry...well I started crying and had to shut the TV off because I was so upset.   I don't even want to get to what President Obama said... What really set me off was this Rev. Lowery guy who spoke after this lady read a painful poem (which made no sense). His closing statement was "Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around ... when yellow will be mellow ... when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen."  That is uncalled for! If a white man would of said something along that line people would of been in an uproar.  Okay that just topped it off for me.  Through both speeches my heart crumbled because they do not understand God.  Poir to that, Rev. Lowery stated "And as we leave this mountain top, help us to hold on to the spirit of fellowship and the oneness of our family. Let us take that power back to our homes, our workplaces, our churches, our temples, our mosques, or wherever we seek your will."   Don't get me wrong I know that God is everywhere....but the "wherever we seek your will." part just is unbelievable!  We are ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!!! Did anyone miss that-under GOD! Not under any other religion, so quit making other religions equal to our foundation.   It just really bothers me because through Obama's speech he talked about how we needed to become like other nations. No we do not! You know what America is the way she is? Because her founding father's believed in a Higher Power and sought His will. Her military force was comprised of a bunch of farmers and education was not the priority. What made America successful was her foundation in Christ and Christian's who had a Protestant work ethic.  Why are people so into this one world thing? What is so wrong about being different?  I know I have been ranting about this the past couple days... I am sorry for that. It just really bothers me because I see what God has given us as a nation and how we are rapidly losing it.
Despite all that I choose to have hope and that God will restore this nation. I am trying my hardest to be okay with our new President and to respect him, but I am finding it difficult. He is against God...how can I respect someone like that?  I don't know it just really burdens my heart because I long to see the nations bring glory to God. They are all His children and He loves them...It hurts Him when there is that broken fellowship.  I suppose all I can do is try my hardest to stay in God's will and to pray for others. It's just hard because I don't want to sit around and do nothing. I want to take a stand. I desire to see change for the Kingdom of Christ...

God is good. mmh He is so good. This morning I woke up at 5:30 so I could spend some time with Him before work.Happiness!!!!! His word is beautiful and full of wisdom.  I am still pondering this whole ceasing thing... I think one of my kids may be named after king Hezekiah .

Okay it's late...I will post something more up lifting soon. I just wanted to vent real quick.  Thankfully God knows I am a work in progress and He is helping me with this whole thing! At least I kept apologizing for being so judgmental.

Seeking His heart, Marie