Devotions of a High Heeled Warrior

  There are two types of people. Those who hear "snow day" and celebrate being shut-in and those who pace the floors at the idea of being shut-in . I am the first, while my husband is the second. I thrive on snow Days. It means pajamas all day, snuggles in the covers, and a good book. All of these are my favorite things. My husband loves being around people. So as you would think, the moment the snowing slowed, he jumped in a car and drove around to, in his words, "check out the condition of the roads." This got me thinking about how well God knows what we need, even when we don't. God brought my husband and I together. When we were first married, we had to complete a personality test. We both found that we were 99% different. Most would say that we were doomed, but not God. Over the years, we've found ourselves balancing each other. I would shut myself in my house every evening, but my husband pulls me out of my comfort zone. I even enjoy being out more. M...

  I celebrated my fiftieth birthday this last week. I've noticed everything is a little more blurry. It's amazing what a good pair of readers can do. I've noticed I make a lot more noises when I get out of bed or off the floor. It changes from creaks to pops. Through all the physical changes, I am blessed. It's not because of anything material that I've gained. Things come and go. It's the blessings of God's love that is fresh each morning, family that love me and God, and a full life that God has allowed me to live. I'm keeping it short this week, but I wanted to challenge you that relationships are more important than things, and people are important to God. I challenge you to respond to life with those things in mind in this new year.  Have a great week high-heeled warriors!