First Blog

Well, it is a new year.  Welcome 2013.  My resolution(s) for this year?  I hesitate to call it that.  I am looking forward to a closer relationship with God through his Son, Jesus.  I am so blessed to know so many who worship the Lord.  Though we may be of different backgrounds and denominations, we love the Lord and praise Him.  How Awesome! People who are so different can come together over this one simple thing.  I want to be a shining light for our Lord.  I want to keep Him front and center in my life.  As I was reading Psalm 37 last evening, it occured to me how truly simple it is to choose to serve our Lord.  And yet, so many choose to live without Him.  This is hard for me to understand.  I pray that the friends that I have, can glow with the Spirit, and shine our lights so brightly that none should want to live without Him and Lord of their life.  I pray for souls of those who are unsaved to be won to Christ.  That is, after all, what we are really here for, isn't it?  Yes, we have our jobs... be it in the home or outside of it.  We are called to reach out to those who are unsaved... to those who have never heard the Bible.  We are called to be a living example... a light for others to see... and want to know more about... Jesus.  How will accomplish this???  Good question.  I know that I have praid/am praying for help from the Lord with things like my attitude.  I don't want to miss an opportunity to show God's love to someone because I am so blind to their need.  I am studying the Word more and more... though I have not been successful at reading and/or studying everyday as I should.  I hope to memorize more scripture.  I know many stories, and some verses... but I want to be able to share what is needed.  How will I reach others?  No, I do not feel a calling to be the next Billy Graham.  I start by trying my best to keep my attitude positive, and when it is falling, to call on God for help.  I know you have heard this... but it is true.  Your smile maybe the only smile that someone sees that day... that hour... that minute... whatever is needed.  I also try to keep a spirit of thankfulness.  This isn't always easy.  There are days when things seem down-right grim.  However, I have learned, if I can find one thing... just something small to be thankful for... that thankfulness will lead to more reasons to be thankful.  I pray a lot.  I do not feel that I need to stop and clost my eyes to pray.  I try to pray as soon as I am aware of a need.  I do need to get better about keeping a prayer journal or something so that I remember all of the requests I have... and can record God's answer, when it comes, in His perfect time.

These thoughts probably seem random to you... and that's ok.  Anyone that knows me knows I can be that way sometimes.  I have never tried to "blog" before.  I am interested in the idea and hope that it will help me focus more on the important things in this life.  If someone is actually reading this... I pray that you know the Lord as your personal Savior and if you don't please contact me.  I would love to talk with you.  Will I know the perfect thing to say?   No, but I will listen to you and pray with and for you.  And, should you have a question that together we cannot find the answer to, I will research it for you.  My email address is kathylfisk@gmail.com.  Thank you for reading... and may God bless you!