Punching Bag

WOW... So the first 15 days of December just flew, and I thought i was going to get caught up in the tornado of the whirlwind I was stuck in. You all know how crazy busy I self inflict myself and why would December be any different. It all began with me telling Jesse, my only wish for December was to get closer to Jesus, (yup, I know.. only asking for a bulls eye on my forehead is better) As soon as I said that I was inflicted with so many trials from that stinking devil. I should of known better. See the devil hears our cries just like Jesus does and is oh he will take full advantage of whatever he can. I totally fell into the devils devices, getting upset to the point of anger not mad (blowing up kind) to things that I have totally no control over. Isn't it just like the devil to do that,  but of course me being punching bag, I allowed it. I would repent, give it to God and wake up to another day of craziness, too busy to read my bible or too busy to pray, (yup I know, my prayer closet is in the shower; and yes I showered every day, but I was still to angry to pray) Jesse would grab me and say lets pray, I would sigh and huff and puff and say go right ahead. Me being the prideful person I  know I am continued through the week letting the devil use me as the punching bag for his pleasure. 
I worked late every day last week (not my norm) I had to help my husband with the black light presentation we were doing with the children's church on Sunday, and plan, cook and prepare for the women's brunch at the church (worried no one would show like last year, where I cried all the way home) & got into a big TIFF of an Argument with my daughter. What was I thinking, about trying to get closer to God? This isn't the time.... WHOA WAIT.. wasn't my last blog just on that ... Jesus Season... I got caught up and forgot what all this was for... Not me that's for sure... and God has to bring me back down to reality to remind me of that...even if it means letting me be a punching bag to the devil. See Pastor preached last night on Sheaple (Sheep & People) Sheep are dumb animals.. you know what US, people (speaking for myself) are dumb animals. Sheep know their Masters voice, and will be afraid of another voice.  We know our MASTERS voice, but sometimes listening to the other muffled voice telling us otherwise as to where to go or do, ya we are that dumb. We should be afraid of that voice and a lot of time we aren't, because of our pride or stubbornness (speaking for myself again). 
Well after the craziness... All the women of our congregation showed up and brought soo many deserts (overflowing that we even had enough, for the meet & greet after service on Sunday) We had 4 visiting families for the Children's Show. My daughter and  I made up with hugs and love. So its not about me, but about what God is trying to do in me as I deal with my "dumbness" 
Well a new week and a new list of things to do, but you know what, that's okay, because if I made it out of the furnace last week, the fire this week (whatever it may be) will be dwindling down. CHRISTMAS is almost here... JESUS SEASON... Be thankful for one thing each day, because its one day closer to JESUS!!!

Jeremiah 12:3

But You, O Lord, know me; You have seen me, And You have tested my heart toward You. Pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, And prepare them for the day of slaughter.