Merry Christmas and blessings to all!

Wow, I guess I haven't been too faithful with the blog thing...

The last few months have flown by, all the puppies have homes, I have a 15 year old permitted driving child, I've done a lot of Photography, Christmas is in just a few days and will be gone before we can blink...and then it all starts over. New Year, new goals, new trials, new triumphs. Sometimes I wish we could just stop time for a moment, just be still and relax, reflect on what all has happened in the last year, listen for God to speak, spend time in the Word.  I guess we can choose to "stop time" whenever we want, we just don't think we HAVE time.  We get so caught up in work, school, "Mom's taxi service", Photography (e-hem Maria), shopping, socializing, concerts, and yes, sometimes even our ministry can keep us from getting before the Father to listen.  Really listen. Most of us are guilty of it, I know I am.  We talk the talk, but are we really walking the walk? Do we uphold the same level of communication with the Father that we do with our best friends, our spouse, our co-workers even? 

As Christmas is upon us and the year comes to a close, I challenge all of us to not wait until the New Year to make resolutions.  Make a commitment NOW to get before the Father EVERY DAY and really listen. Get so caught up in his Word that you can't get enough. That's where I want to be!

Merry Christmas and Blessings to you and your families!
Maria