Greatest Birthday Gift 2010

God did the irreversible on my birthday.  I am so excited that I just have to share it with you all.  I woke up really disturbed.  I was very heartbroken, my father had past away about a year and a half ago.  I would not be receiving a phone call from him today. My father's birthday is today, the 4 th.  I was his gift many years ago.  I never grieved over the lost of my father, for I was happy that he did not have to suffer no more, he was diabetic and going for dialysis everyday.  He also suffered with heart disease.  Well, it just so happened that I watched Joyce Meyers that morning and she had mentioned how we cannot let our emotions rule our lives.  So I made a decision, I was not going to let my emotions ruined my day.

My husband and I went to the show and saw Shutter Island.  It's a true story about criminals who were mentally ill.  By the time I walked out I was so grateful that I was born during this era, and not back in the 50's when they were doing lobotomies.  I was very grateful that I had a husband that loved me enough to get the help that I needed, so I did not harm myself or others.  for those of you who don't know, I have bipolar.

That night we had the children over and I had taken some pictures and all my children were standing next to me.  I had finally accepted the fact that they had  truly forgiven me, for the darkest days of my life.  In the midst of my illness I had said and done some pretty mean things to them. and they have chosen to forgive and love me dearly. What a gift!  Not only that, but Matthew(who is my oldest son) who claims to be an agnostic was looking through the Bible!  We were able to discuss Jesus first miracle and he even knew what the Master at the wedding had said about the wine!  I was so excited  that I told him "the word is in you and it will come forth some day when you really need it, like it or not! My daughter Rachel remarked "Mom that's the creepiest thing you have ever said!"  I was so encouraged.  When they had left that night Rachel had given me the hardiest hug she had ever given to me in my life.  She is a very reserved person.   .

To top the day off.  I got a phone call at 7:30.  It was from my younger brother, who has never called me on my Birthday!  I was so blessed!  I felt so loved by the end of the day that no gift can place the love I received that day.  God is so good to me!

On the following day, I went to Sara's house ( my other daughter) and she had the T.V. on a children 's Christian station!  I am seeing God working in the life of my children and I am excited.  Oh yea, Rachel is going out with a Christian boyfriend, I just found that out too.  Can you beat that for a Birthday?  My kids were all brought up in the church but had abandon God when I became ill and now I'm reaping what I had sown.  Glory to God!

God has cured me and the joy of the Lord is my strength.

For Such A Time As This

                                                                                                                                   Feb. 23,2010



                       For Such A Time As This


 I am here to encourage, inspire and give hope to each and everyone of you.  The reason I chose this topic is because of my life.  I felt I had no purpose once the kids started leaving home.  Getting a career sounded so empty to me.  We are not here today by accident.  We were created for such a time as this.  I don’t know about all of you, but my small group really bonded.  I got to know some ladies that have been here as long as me, that I have never known before.  Hopefully, I touched their lives as much as they have touched mine.  We were born for such a time as this.

I don’t want anyone to think their life is less important, valued, or treasured because they haven’t done anything as wonderful or as mighty as Beth Moore, John Lynch, Billy Graham or even Queen Esther. None of them are greater or better than you or I, in God’s eyes.

Where you are at today is just another stepping stone to God’s Divine Purpose and plan for your life.  Singing a lullaby, wiping a snotty nose, cleaning a boo boo, visiting a grandchild and letting them know that Jesus loves them, bringing a meal to a family, or visiting the sick. Whatever it is, the list goes on and on.  All these are just as important to God as what Esther did.

God created you for such a time as this.  The greatest purpose is so he can fellowship with you and have a relationship with you.  Esther is not the only royalty.  We all are!  We’re children of the King!  We are here for such a time as this, to carry on his message of LOVE!


                                By:  Kathy Grayczyk

Valentine 2010

                   




             Valentine Day



When I first wake up and see your face, I am thinking of you

When I look at the colors in the sunrise, I am thinking of you

When I smell the sweet aroma of java in the morning, I  am thinking of you

When I first see you walk out of the bedroom in the morning, I am happy to see you

When I hear the laughter of our grandbaby, I am thinking of you

When you make me dinner, I am thinking of you

When the sun sets and the colors glow, I am thinking of you

When the day is done and you kiss me goodnight, I thank God for you



                        By:  Kathy Grayczyk