Greetings on this chilly Sunday. The fall season is upon us and I can feel the affects of this change. Our lives experience seasons and it has become evident G.R.A.C.E. and I are in a new season. God has allowed me to understand the purpose of the vision but He never devulged how He was going to manifest it. Yes, I had my own ideas but they just pale when compared to His way. So, I remain quietly before Him...the operative word is quietly. When my mind is busy with my thoughts or my mouth speaking I don't get the full intention of what He wants me to do. I truly understand the directive...sit down and be quiet! I reap great benefits when I obey this directive.

It is always a pleasure to share my heart with family and friends. And I remain grateful to those of you who take the time to read my blog. I rejoice in the Lord always and again I say I will rejoice!!!

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Happy Sunday...There has been such a spiritual release within me lately that confirms, to me, God is in control. Kirby and I have said, 'yes' to a few volunteering opportunities that have taken us into the Tulsa Public School. The fresh networking opportunities, with people who share the same vision and passion of seeing great change begin in our children, is really exciting.
The task before us is difficult but God says...we can do ALL things through Him. We are proactively touching young lives to assure our children will no longer be placed under the label of...statistics show. We are saying 'no' to any fiery darts that come against our children. And we are putting into action plans that will assure a blessed future for them.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Good morning...I am up early with thanksgiving in my heart. My recent encounters with family and understanding the Word; that love begins at home makes me very grateful for my Perfect Examples. God loved us so much that He gave His very BEST and Jesus loved us so much that He gave His LIFE for us. I am not expected to and should not do anything less. Therefore, I will love, I will forgive, I will forget, and I will repent...just like David did and my rejoicing will be just as great. He danced right out of his clothes with joy!

To better explain myself; G.R.A.C.E. purpose is to minister to the disadvantaged and show the love of God by exemplifying the life of Jesus. The unconditional love these children will need is something me and those who labor with me must show. The foundation we are building on must be solid...built by and on the Word of God and it must be tried...our obedience to the Word.

Opposition does not surprise me, opposition will not stop me, opposition will not discourage me, but opposition does tell me...if God be for me who can be against me!!! I'VE GOT THE VICOTRY...YEAH!!! YEAH!!!

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon

Happy holiday weekend...as I start this blog my son is giving me a verbal spanking and at the sametime telling me of the great network opportunities I am missing. His reasoning makes great sense and I will definitely follow up on his suggestions. Thanks son!!!

Now that two major things have been marked off my to-do list...Articles of Incorporation and the 501(3)c my focus remains but the intensity of my stand has lightened somewhat. I would like to share this, for the last 3 weeks I have been in excruciating back and hip pain. This experience not only delayed and possibly changed my mind about run a marathon in December but it definitely made clear the state of mind and being the children that G.R.A.C.E. will be ministering to.

These little people who have not been long on this earth have gone through such torture and loss of life. I understand consistent pain, I understand not being able to sleep at night, and I understand the need to have someone assist me. They live in constant pain, they live in constant fear, they have no one. They are vulnerable to degredation and abuse but their little voices are not heard. Plus a system (DHS) that was established to advocate on their behalf will not come to their aid. They need someone...they need intervention NOW! G.R.A.C.E. has the honor to be one of many who say enough is enough.

Opportunities continue to open to us that will allow us to touch and change their lives and to that we say thank You God.

I remain in His Grip!
Sharon