Our trip to San Miguel

Last Thursday Megan, Bill, and I took a trip to San Miguel. We had never been there before and wanted to see some different cities in Mexico. I needed to get away from Leon. Sometimes this 2-3 million city can get overwhelming or suffocating. So we left Leon at 8:30 a.m. and arrived in San Miguel at 11 a.m. We went to the center and ate breakfast, which was delicious chilequiles, one of my favorite dishes. Then we wondered around the city, looking at the city and shopping a little. We were amazed at how many tourists (white people) there were. In Leon there are not as many of us. San Miguel is a really beautiful colonial city where some retired Americans live. We also went swimming at a man made hot spring. It was a lot of fun.

On the trip I was able to read from 2 Corinthians. Through my reading, I have gained confidence and comfort through Christ. I am amazed at the power that God has. Here is an awesome verse that reminds me of how blessed I am in Christ:
Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Do you have verse in 2 Corinthians that has encouraged you or taught you something?

A Marble

I was cleaning my room today and as I swept I hear this marble going across my floor. Now don't laugh but this marble has been on the ground in my room for two or three weeks. I have swept knowing it was there but didn't do anything. Finally, I picked it up. I thought of how there are so many things that I know I need to do and I don't do them or I take forever to do them, known as procrastinating. James really comes to life when he says in chapter 2:14 & 22 "What good is it my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?...........his faith was made complete by what he did" Let's organize, know what we must do, and do it! Eph 5:16 Reminds us that the days are evil so we must make the most of every opportunity! 1 Thessalonians 5:14 says to warn those who are idle. Not doing something or just simply putting it off may be laziness.

Side note: Let's not beat ourselves up about things we haven't done or need to do, but realize that we can now and take action!

HOPE

Above: Isn't God the best artist ever, especially in my backyard in Texas!!
My mom just left today from a week visit. Dad and Jenny also got to come. I have been encouraged by their visit. I am a little sad that time went by so quickly, but am so blessed that they were even able to come. After reading 1 Thessalonians 3:13-18, I feel that I must share what is on my heart and remind you, my dear brothers and sisters, the hope we have in God.

1 Thessalonians 3:16
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.

Won't it be awesome, when we all get to heaven. I cannot express the joy that I have because of the fact that someday I will get to spend always with God, my Father, Friend, Love, Savior, Life, Hope, and so much more. So smile for me because as my good friend Amber used to tell me, "You are going to heaven". If you are seeking God and doing His will, then say this to yourself, I am going to heaven! Amber and I at a 80's bowling party! Don't we look great! LOL