The Warrior Awakening

I just had to share what I learned at church today. When you have a chance read Judges 6-8. It may be a story that you've heard before...or maybe not. These are three new things I learned today that will help you understand how the story of Gideon can relate to your life. I believe many people are discouraged in their faith or don't read the bible and use it as a guide for their life because they don't see how it relates to them personally. So here's a story that we can all relate to.
1. Wake Up Spiritually-If you "fall-asleep" you can loose large. Gideon (insert your name here) You really need to wake up to Believing God. You are a MIGHTY WARRIOR. God with you makes you a might warrior. Gideon (insert your name again) you have too much fear. You do not understand the power of "I am with you!" Stay awake in your spiritual life.
2. Layer Obedience-Tear down your worldly alter and follow the things that honor God, not the things that your family or your neighbors, co-workers, etc tell you to honor. Honor God by doing what He asks you to do. Layers of obedience and honoring God are too strong to be torn.
3. Pick Up Your Sword-It is God's power, but it is your hand on the sword. Life your life with prayer first...not last.
Just wanted to share. When you insert your name into Gideon's story it really speaks to you!
Love
Tracy

Date Night and a Play Date

Last night we had the privilege of having Dinner at Mimi's Cafe and then wen to O2 at our church, 12Stone. I say it was a privilege because Terri kept the boys overnight for us so that we wouldn't have to wake them late at night, put them in the carseats, and try to get them back to bed. The boys had a blast. They played outside, rode in the golf cart, watched Veggie Tales, ate Ms. Terri's home-made Macaroni and Cheese and all four kids camped out in one room. Parker was so exhausted he fell asleep on the couch around 8pm and didn't wake up until 7:30 this morning! We love Terri and Sam. Thanks for giving us a night out.
Today we had a play date with Preston's Godparents, the DiMuzio's, at Duncan Creek Park. We decided to take Sigma, our yellow lab, along with us. We don't normally take Sigma to many places, but he sensed that we were once again getting ready to leave him and so I felt sorry for him. He was the star at the park. I think over 30 kids and parents petted him today. He was in need of some attention. We are gone A LOT so he really enjoyed playing at the park. It was a beautiful day. We had a picnic lunch on quilts and chased all 5 kids around. Well, Bella sat patiently in the stroller while the other 4 ran, climbed, jumped, swang, slid, etc. It was a wonderful time.