It’s A Great Day To Be ALIVE!
Hello everyone!
Well, it’s been interesting in the last three days; my car died! 
Yep, but we’re going to resurrect it in Jesus’ Name! 
And so many other things happened during the course of this weekend. I’m actually at peace with everything! My life is far from perfect and I know I should be freaked out about a lot of things in my life, but I’m so secure about what I’m doing for God’s Kingdom and where my life is going; I never really had a sense of “Cause” until the beginning of this year; before that, I would worry about everything; heck, I would be bouncing off the walls about this recent recession that’s how terrible I was. But it was as if this “Cause” has rescued me in so many ways; not only of my dire need for purpose, but also, it has saved me from myself! 
When my car died just short of coming into work, my G12 leader, Lani took out time of her busy schedule to stay with me and made sure everything was well. I so appreciate my G12 and the vision I’m a part of – would Lani do that without the G12? Probably, but I believe that because of this vision, her heart’s genuineness was greater – and she stayed with me throughout the whole entire time. I know she’s a better leader because of the “Vision” and it’s because I can honestly say that I’m a better leader because of the vision.
Samantha called me like 3 times that day to make sure I was okay. I appreciated every single call; just for someone to show they care to check up on me was so amazing! Veronica called as well, and she even offered to give money which was really awesome as well – just the heart behind the actions of others has promoted a sense of thankfulness that God would send me friends who love and care about me and my life.
I talked to one of my life group brothers today and was excited that he was opening his life group tonight! I’m so proud of him and the growth that’s been happening in his life and it was just so refreshing to hear of one of my friends that he’s doing so well in the things of God. He’s studying to be a pastor and he is already demonstrating the makings of one and so it’s an honor to know the future pastor of america! LOL
Tiffy again, is giving me the transportation that I need to get around…I am so thankful for her and her flexibility! I don’t know what I’d do if it weren’t for the people in my life.
Samantha was in conflict today as she tried to decide whether or not she should accept a side job that would’ve paid her $120 for the day or to spend time with her nephew that she hasn’t seen in years! It was her heart’s desire to see her nephew and she finally made the decision that she valued family more than finances and she decided to spend some quality time with a nephew whom she hasn’t seen in such a long while. I could hear them over the phone playing with the dog – laughing and having such a fun time!
I came to work today, not knowing I didn’t have to! 
But Pastor Kuna was so touched that I would come that she prayed over me and spoke all kinds of good things over me. From prosperity, to my family getting saved to the desires of my heart; it was so needed! I think it was worth it for that alone – but she also ordered me a grande Iced Soy Chai – which made it even more worth it!!! LOL!!!
Finances and Politics
I came to the conclusion that I value the people in my life! I really do, more than anyone would ever realize! Once I’m committed to the people God’s placed in my life, I’m loyal for life . People in my life are worth spending time with, worth fighting for, worth serving, worth giving to. In being the “Woman of My Dreams” isn’t something I am because of me, but because of the people in my life; I want to benefit and be a blessing to the people who give me the honor and privilege of being a part of their life. People are so important to me and that’s why I am sooo interested in relationships. That’s why I also love the people in the military past and present; because they lay down their lives for “people” and I’m sure to never forget them. I know I’m not personally called to the military like my friend Rosemarie, but if I was, what an honor it would be to serve people by being a part of a greater cause to bring freedom and safety to them!
More than this recession; more than this election; more than anything we could ever talk about in the news – is the lives of those people in our lives. I know the recession affects me deeply (I just saw my retirement fund, and noticed that it was several hundread dollars lower than five months ago) and I know that I could tell the whole world – “I’m voting for McCain” (oops, slipped out) like my liberal friends who would rather vote for the other guy, who they unashamedly declare in their blogs (I love my liberal friends all the same ) but as important as those things are to me personally – what the Cause for relationships has done for me is far worth more than to get sidetracked by finances or politics. I will watch my monies from here on in and yes, I am registered to vote come November 4th – but after the recession ends and the election passes – there will always be “The Cause of Christ” – and that’s what has ultimately made my day today.
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