The Waiting is the Hardest Part

Ok, sorry if I brought back memories of Tom Petty singing this song...if you don't know who Tom Petty is or what I'm talking about, be thankful.

I talk to women online and in person all the time that are waiting...their waiting for breakthrough in their marriage. They've been praying and holding on to hope for a long time.

Waiting is not easy, but God understands that and gives us so many powerful words concerning the wait.

Psalms 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.
NLT

Ps 37:7
Be still in the
presence of the LORD,
and wait patiently for Him to act.
NLT

Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly
high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and
not faint.
NLT

Gal 6:9
So don't get tired of doing what is good.
Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.
NLT

The waiting is part of the journey. Don't despise this time and think that you cannot enjoy life or find hope along the way. THIS is part or the journey.
There is joy in the journey if we look for it.

Psalms 62:8
O my people, trust in Him at all times.
Pour out your heart to
Him,
for God is our refuge.
NLT

Finding our refuge in God is the most beautiful place to be and (when we look back on our life) often we cherish it more than the actual "breakthrough."

When we find our comfort and joy in the Lord-in the midst of pain, that IS breakthrough. That is more precious than any earthly answer we could get.

Whatever you are waiting for...whether it's in your marriage or another part of your life...cling to God for your hope, joy and encouragement. He's right there waiting...

Your goal may be _________________ but His (God's) goal is you.
I pray that you find your hope and love in your Savior that gave everything He had to bring you into relationship with Him.

He's waiting too.

And the winner is...

And the winner of the March Praise and Coffee Giveaway is:
Debby of Love the Decor!

Congrats Debby!!!

And since I don't know how to post without sharing a little encouragement with you...

Zeph 3:17 The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love,
He will rejoice over you with singing." NIV

Hope you have a wonderful day!!!
Sue

Two shall become One ~ Remarriage

Whoa, it's Tuesday!
Sorry, my brain is kind of mush right now, Lauren has been sick with a bad cough and fever and that means...little sleep for me!

So instead of sit here and try to write something profound about marriage I found a great link on a subject that I haven't touched on before:

REmarriage

Here is a link to some articles on remarriage. If that is your current circumstance, I hope they are a blessing to you!

Remarriage Posts

I'm praying for our marriages!
Sue

Be A Woman Inspired!

I'm so excited and completely humbled to be a part of the line-up for this conference! I look forward to connecting with lots of new (and familiar) girlfriends!

I'll be on Thursday, March 18th at 9:30 EST.

My speaking topic:
“Never Stop Dancing to the Song in Your Head” ~ Pressing on when giving up sounds easier!

Based on a book Sue’s been working on, she’ll talk about what to do when
life shakes you up. Disappointment, change and pain can sweep into our life at unsuspecting moments and our response is crucial.

This session will discuss the importance of our relationship with God in the midst of our storms and how He walks us through the darkest times. He’s our comfort, our strength, our stability and also the One who helps us forgive when revenge seems much more appropriate.

God has great plans for us ladies, it’s time to start dancing again!

Tickets available today.

A Woman Inspired – Get Revived
March 15-19 2010

This conference is all about giving you a spiritual dose of adrenaline because we all need it sometimes. Maybe you are concerned about your calling or perhaps you are afraid to begin walking toward what God has for you. Maybe your faith has taken a nose dive and you need to be pointed back in the direction of our Lord, Jesus. Or, it could be that you just need someone to tell you that it is okay that you failed but you need to get back up! It happens to all of us.

This event’s speaker line-up is phenomenal. These are some great women of God, humble enough to serve and strong enough to stand up and proclaim His word to all who are in need of hearing it. This conference is for any woman in need of revival in her spirit.

What you can expect for only $12.95:

•Live sessions, entirely online, with some of the Christian community’s most popular speakers and authors.
•Free access to download and save the MP3’s from all the sessions, as well as all the handouts, chat logs, and/or presentations.
•Participation in real-time question and answer sessions with all of your favorite speakers.
•Lots of downloadable swag as well as entries to win some great prizes!
•The opportunity to make some new life-long friends and experience some fun and fellowship.

Here's a list of speakers
Deidra Hughes, Deidra Hughes.com
Mary Snyder, MaryRSnyder.com
Belinda Bullard, Blessed Heritage
Mandy Young, MandyYoung.com with special guest Candace Cameron Bure
Lisa McKay, The Preacher’s Wife
Kelly Minter, KellyMinter.com
Dena Dyer, DenaDyer.com
Shelly Ballestero, Beauty By God
Marsha Harwood, Marsha’s Musings
Kathy Butryn, The Heart Change Place
Lori MacMath, All You Have to Give
Tiffany Stuart, Tea with Tiffany
Kristen Schiffman, Exemplify Online
Sue Cramer, Praise and Coffee
Joy Trachsel, JoyTrachsel.com
Alisa Wagner, Faith Imagined
Lisa Shaw, Lisa Shaw Ministries
Andrea Mitchell, Under Grace and Over Coffee
Leigh Gray, LeighHargisGray.com
Angela Parsley, Refresh My Soul Ministries

Here is a direct link to the SCHEDULE.

Click here to register and follow links to each ministry: A Woman Inspired

Interview ~ Hope Today Magazine

So, I'm playing with my friends on Twitter and I get this note that Hope Today Magazine would like to interview me...whatever!

I was shocked, then excited, then scared!

I get so nervous doing these interviews! I'm just sure that they will ask a question (like, "what is your name?") and instead of coming up with a logical answer (like my name), I will panic and start saying "um, um, um" over and over again and then I will throw up.

Well, I have to tell you, Diana from Hope Today Magazine is about as sweet as a person could be and I really should have sent her flowers and candy for all the kind things she said to me. She gave me a huge compliment at the end of our interview and my response was to make some crazy noise like a cow makes when it's sneezing because a piece of hay just got shoved up it's nose.

Then at the end she asks about my legacy and I basically give my last dying words..."I want my family to know that I love them..." ~sigh~

But the good news is, I didn't throw up. Thank you Dear Lord in heaven, I didn't throw up.

And, I do want to thank them for the interview, that was most kind of them!
In all my correspondence with them, they have been super professional and very encouraging!

So anyways, I told my Facebook friends about it yesterday, but here you go bloggy buddies...if the 9 of you (including my mom and mom-in-law) that read my blog would like to hear this...here's my interview:

Hope Today Magazine ~ Sue Cramer

Two shall become One ~ Marriage is a Verb

Barbara De Angelis:
"Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day."

Everyday.
How are you loving your spouse today?

March Praise and Coffee Giveaway ~ Casting Crowns!

This month's praise is:

I'm loving this CD! Picked myself up one from CBD (see link on right) when I bought yours!!

AND....you'll also get some very yummy
"Praise and Coffee" label coffee!!

TO ENTER DRAWING:

~> Post a comment to THIS post.

~> Please make sure that I have a way to contact you-PLEASE!

~> If you have any "Praise and Coffee" buttons on your blog, let me know and you will be entered twice!

Here is a link to all my buttons: Blog Buttons

That's all! And feel free to blog about the giveaway or tell all your Twitter and Facebook friends by clicking on the "share" buttons below! :)

AND, in keeping with the "giveaway" mode...if you're looking for some free inspiration and encouragement, head over to the Internet Cafe' where I am talking about how God opens doors for us that we're not even knocking on!

I'm sharing a little more of my airplane story over there.