Short Stories...

It was early morning and the sun was just peeking up out of the sky as I went for a run before work... I was listening to my i-pod and the song Jesus Lover of My Soul was playing. I rounded the corner and was awestruck as I saw one of the most Amazing Sunrises I have ever seen. Words can not describe what my heart was feeling at that moment. Time stood still and that precious gift soon faded away, but with each stride as I ran it felt like a step of new life and transformation. What A WONDERFUL SAVIOR to let me experience such an amazing moment. Remember this is coming from a Girl who loved to run and "now can".

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I was given a break from work the other day, I was exhausted and just needing to get some serious devotional time. Half an Hour... I hopped into my car and drove the five minuets from Camp to West Branch Lake. I found a place under a tree to park my car and had a pleasant view of the boat dock. The water was so calm and the cool wind lightly blew through my open windows cooling me off as I rested. The radio was playing lightly in the background and as I opened my Bible to Psalm 61 My Song "Mighty To Save" started to play... To hear that song, to be in such a peaceful place, reading a verse about God taking Ashes and turning them into something Beautiful, Wow, I was Hit. Tears weld up into my eyes as God lavished His love upon me in such a safe, peaceful, and wonderful place.

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I had just been given the privilege to take my future sister-in-law on a scavenger hunt before my brother was going to propose to her. We rounded the bend where through the trees you could see the bridge over the creek where my brother stood dressed up and holding red roses in his hands. I stepped slower letting my friend move towards my brother. He took his arm around her and they walked across the bridge together. As He got down on His knees, I knew I was given such a gift to be invited to take part in such a precious moment. Knowing my brother and my friend and seeing how God moved so mightily in each of their lives, to see the love and wittiness such a precious moment will be with me forever. Tears welled up in my eyes as I saw God pouring out His blessing on two people that mean so much to me... I can not be more thankful and mind you So happy for them... Love you guys:-)

I am only sharing a couple of these stories with you, because these are cherished moments I have with my Savior that I hold so dear. I write this, to encourage you to BE Still And Know... It is in these moments when we step away from the business of our lives, from the storm, from whatever that's keeping our minds occupied, that we can hear that still small voice of our Savior, and experience How Cherished we truly are by Him. ....Even when we surrounded by people, or in that storm, we can still experience these "gifts" he so longs to continue to give us... Keep your eyes and your heart open,,, He wants to give you His Love...

I stand Amazed... in His Presence~sarah dudek~

Trusting God as You are Moving Forward...

So,,, it has been a little while... It is not because God was not working... In matter of fact He was... "Chizzeling" ...kinda painful.... The road was a bit hard lately and I wanted to get to a resting place before I sat down to share with ya'll...

To be honest,,, Life has changed a bit for me and I kinda lost site of the hand that was holding me. I started trying to walk on my own. In this I just signed up for as much overtime in work as I could, nearly collapsed, moved out, and kinda lost sight of God in that time. Thankfully God slowly got hold of my heart,,, and offered me His hand yet again... It took me awhile to slow down and when I realized how miserable I was making myself,,, I took that hand.

Wow, God moves so quickly when we are willing to trust Him with every area of our lives. I am so bad at transition and when I don't know the next step I get freaked out a bit. Thankfully God is teaching me I don't need to know. I just need to seek Him and live each day to the fullest extent trusting Him to Lead...



on a lighter note......I may be going back to school ya'll... It would be to get my Nursing Degree. RN. I am kinda excited about this because it is something I really would like to try... I am still praying about it but I am hoping to talk with Advisers from Kent/Salem College next week... I will keep you posted.

Any who,,, God is so good. I am thankful for Him taking me back into His arms and His willingness to walk with me "through it all". also FOR HIS FORGIVENESS :-) I can't keep being a tough, independent, fake girl. God did not make me this way. This is not who I am.... I Am a Child of God and I can trust MY DADDY...

by His Grace....~sarah dudek~