My First Blog

I am so excited to finally have created a blog.  I have been thinking about doing it for a long time, but kept putting it off, with the excuse of not having enough time.  But, here I am...I still don't think I have enough time...but really, it is something that the Lord has prompted me to do, SO I should probably find the time, right?  Afterall, I believe that if something is God inspired, amazingly the resources will be found...in this case, time!

With the help of my fabulous husband, I landed on the name for my blog, "Snap Shots of Grace".   Why such an emphasis on grace?  Because I am who I am because of God's grace in my life.

"By the grace of God, I am who I am."

1 Corinthians 15:10

Grace is a undeserved gift given from God.  My life, ALL of it, is an undeserved gift given from God.  My philosophy is that my life isn't my own.  I can look back at my 37+ years and see God's handprint all over it...the 'snap shots', if you will, where there is no explanation for me being who I am today, other than God's grace.  Now, me being who I am...how I view myself verses how others may view me are two different things.  I guess opinions could waver greatly, depending on who you ask.  But, my value isn't found in man, but in the Lord! I cannot say that though, without a disclaimmer...I believe my value is found only in Him...I truly believe that in my heart...but my head and Satan want to trip me up ALL the time and try and make me believe otherwise! This is an everyday struggle, of course, and everyday, I am reminded that God loves me in spite of my flaws...my many flaws! I am not being unrealistic, with my head in the clouds thinking all is roses...but I can just honestly say, that through my life, through the good AND bad, God has poured out His grace and continues to do so! 

I am so excited to share my journey with you.  The journey that has brought me this far and the journey that is ahead of me.  Can't wait to see how God is going to use me, now that He has me where He wants me...FOR NOW!