For the Joy of the Lord is my Strenth.

This Weekend, I noticed pain and a lump on the front of my neck. I went to the ENT specialist today. He is sending me for a Cat Scan. His guess was that it was a cyst, but he can't be sure. Please lift me up in your prayers. I broke down and cried with my grandmother today. I've just been worried about so much in life lately. I know the Lord has a plan, but I went to her for comfort and counsel. I had THE BEST time with her tonight. We talked and shared stories of circumstances we have been through. We talked about how in the end, God is always faithful. She encouraged me to focus not on the things the Devil often throws in front of Christians, but to focus on the blessings and find Joy in our savior. We prayed and I left with such a peace that God is in control. When financial troubles seem to be the topic of everybody's conversation, his plans are bigger and better. He knows the plans he has for us; plans to prosper us and not harm us, plans to give us a hope and a future!! As a Christian, there are times when Satan's battles come and he tries to depress me. He loves to see Christians lose their hope, but not keeping an optimistic attitude and not focusing on the MANY Blessings is not of the LORD!! I'm so thankful for such a wise/discerning Grandmother that teaches me life lessons everyday. Since she has been through many more years on this earth than I have, hearing her wise counsel brings peace and joy to me. Justin is on vacation from work this week! I am excited about that. About the wedding, I think we are just going to do the Huge Church wedding with everybody invited after all. There's nobody I want to leave out and I don't want to worry about RSVPs, ETC!! Yay. Just remember, when we are weak, HE makes us strong!!!