No matter how small we feel, how big our prayer requests are, God cares for us and answers even the smallest prayer we lay before Him. I've asked Him to perform a miracle concerning a dear person's health and an opportunity for him to hear the Gospel. And despite how small I am and how big my request was, He has performed a miracle in that person's life! Praying for his salvation. I know God can do anything and He will. And I know God loves me and cares for me so much, that He will answer even those requests that seem impossible to man. Nothing is impossible to Him, and nothing is possible without Him. I rejoice in having such a wonderful God that loves me and shows His love to me daily in so many ways! I know He loves me, and I love Him too. My prayer is that my love for Him will increase daily.

Thank you God for saving us, loving us, and blessing us in so many ways!

In the harvest field now ripened
There’s a work for all to do;
Hark! the voice of God is calling
To the harvest calling you.

Little is much when God is in it!
Labor not for wealth or fame.
There’s a crown—and you can win it,
If you go in Jesus’ Name.

In the mad rush of the broad way,
In the hurry and the strife,
Tell of Jesus’ love and mercy,
Give to them the Word of Life.

Little is much when God is in it!
Labor not for wealth or fame.
There’s a crown—and you can win it,
If you go in Jesus’ Name.

Does the place you’re called to labor
Seem too small and little known?
It is great if God is in it,
And He’ll not forget His own.

Little is much when God is in it!
Labor not for wealth or fame.
There’s a crown—and you can win it,
If you go in Jesus’ Name.

I finally started working out again! Now the question is: will I keep it up? I did 40 minutes of cardio and 25 minutes of strength exercises. I'm sooo excited about it! It is one of those things I had stopped doing when I got married, and one of those things that were suggested in a book I read about being a joyful mom. Long days of cleaning, cooking, etc can make you exhausted by the time of supper! I've been reading lot of books and lots of things have changed for the better! So here is a list of things that are helping me stay joyful:

- Devos in the morning: I still struggle with this, because Alex keeps getting up earlier each day, so many times I have to wait till he takes a nap to do my personal devos.

- Praise: One of the things that even do we do them, they are never enough :) Praising no matter what happens, for He knows what's best for me.

- Asking God to show me my faults, and help me improve. I have so many, I've felt horrible for all the mistakes I've made. But I know God loves me and forgives me, and I'm excited about it! Finding these faults is going to help me be a better Christian. I'm so thankful to God for showing me what I need to change!

- Exercise

- Better eating

- A time of relax for myself each day

- Listening to uplifting Christian music while doing mindless tasks: I love music, but I've had an old, pretty much broken computer for the past couple of years. With a full memory! So since God has blessed us with a new computer, I put my favorite songs from each cd I own on it, and I play them while cooking, cleaning, playing with Alex, etc

- Cooking: I don't like cooking, but I love baking. I believe the crock pot is one of the best things man have come up with! Since I started to try it, I've been trying different recipes. It makes me excited about cooking again! My favorite: barbecue chicken and cranberry meatballs.

- Reading books on marriage, Christian womanhood, and raising children.

- And this one is a supposed thing I should do but I never find the time to do it: NAP!!!

There are many more, but it's late and I'm getting a headache... so I can't remember them right now :)

I absolutely love being a wife and a mom. It is such a privilege! I love my family and I thank God for it! It is one of the best ministries a woman can have! I love caring for and spoiling my two favorite men: my husband and son. So all this cookie making, playing games, coloring hearts with my son for daddy, building with blocks, playing outside, etc are little things that brighten my days!

I just added about 15 books to my wish list for Christmas. Yes. I made a wish list for Nate. It might sound wrong, but I know it will help him choose my gifts, and it helps me since I know I will love them. And since my list is like....30 items! It will still be a surprise heehee

Have a wonderful day! Rejoice in the Lord! He loves us so much He gave His only Son to die for our sins and to give us the gift of eternal life! He loves us so much, He has prepared a perfect plan designed just for each one of us! So no matter where we are and what we go through, His plans are perfect! Rejoice! :)

Arancha