Thankful

Thankful for an Awesome God.

Thankful for a loving personal Savior.

Thankful for forgiveness.

Thankful for Team Helms.

Thankful for our puppy dogs..

Thankful for the love and laughter.

So sad to say goodbye,

and shed many I miss you tears,

But so incredibly thankful for thirteen years (Our Cosmo)

Thankful both we and he got to say our goodbyes, as well.

Thankful for family.

Thankful for our new home.

Thankful for our new city.

Thankful for our jobs. Thankful for my second family.

Thankful for friends old and new.

Thankful God sure knows what He is up to.

Thankful for prayer.

Thankful for freedom.

Thankful for heroes, God knows we need them.

Thankful for Texas.

Thankful for blessings.

Thankful for smiles and hugs.

Thankful for books and music.

Thankful for courage and God giving the strength we need to use it.

OH SO Thankful

And OH SO Blessed.

Be blessed and thankful,
 -- helmschick 

Blessed Reassurance

A wise person once told me that feelings are fleeting. God sure does confirm that and praise God that they are. Last night I was at Church, in a class I am taking and the leader was talking about writing “Your Story”. Having the semi-productive/hormonal/emotional off day that I was having, I was just hoping that we didn’t have to share anything that night. Don’t get me wrong. I love “My Story”. I am so grateful that I have one to tell. I love sharing how God has changed my life and is working in my life. But, yesterday I just felt blah and useless. Then after class I talked to the leader for a few minutes and he was incredibly encouraging. Some of the things he said align with things I have said and thought before. I have been through some tough times and I believe that God uses it. Your storms become part of your ministry. Then on the way home the family and I stopped at Sonic for a moment. On the radio, they were talking about the importance of “Your Story”. I was like ha, hubby are you hearing this?!. Also, funny enough as I write this, on my wall is a plaque I bought last month.

Then today God reassured my usefulness. Not just once, but moment after moment, I was like ha ha, okay I get the message.I even had tears well up in my eyes, happy ones. I believe He was saying look at how I am using you here in your job, your community, family, and Church. Could I use someone else? Maybe so, but I chose you and look at how many different lives you touch. You are not useless. You may have many fleeting feelings. You may get emotional. But, you are not useless. Remember you have purpose and I love you. Oh the warmth of blessed reassurance. Thank you Father.

helmschick --out

How I Deal

“Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”         Psalm 25:5

I will testify to love.

I will try to comfort those who grieve.

I will be a friend to those who need one.

I will practice what I preach.

I will encourage those who are defeated.

I will not fear.

I will let anxiety disappear

I will embrace grace,

And look for hope.

This is how I deal,

This is how I cope.

I trust, I believe God

I will be obedient to His call.

And even when I fall on my face,

I know by His grace,

He will help me up.

This is how I deal,

Faith, hope, and love.

A grateful servant,

Helmschick --out