The Struggle

There is so much in this life that attempts to hold us back, keep us down, or kill our joy. The Bible describes the Devil as a lion prowling, seeking out those he can destroy. During the Christmas season, he seems to step up his tactics. Perhaps we're all more vulnerable emotionally. We're more harried focusing on lots of other things. I pray rather than allowing hope to slowly leak out of your hearts, that you would be more vigilant in guarding your heart, which is the well spring of your life.

How? First of all, pray. When you pray, first, be thankful for whatever you are thankful for. If you are in the depths of despair, then just thank God for saving you, and loving you. From there, it gets easier to focus on the blessings He showers on each of us. Secondly, praise. Praise Him. Worship Him. Nothing makes the devil disappear faster than praise. The devil hates the praise of God. If you want to stick it to him, like he's been trying to stick it to you, praise. Trust me. It works! Thirdly, look to others. Whom can you help? What can you do to show the gratitude you feel in your heart for what you truly do have. Finally, put on the armor of God. EVERY day. Ephesians 6:10-18. Pray it every day. You will be more focused on the mark of your Higher Calling. You will be happier, and you will be less susceptible to the lies that the enemy is trying to tell you.


Trust in the Lord. Lean not on your own strength. Love Him. These will ease your struggle.

Prayerfully yours,

Miss Magnificent

For the record

Hello Kittens,

Apparently, some of you were looking for some kind of grand manifesto for my first posting. Alas, there was disappointment and for that I'm sorry. I am still trying to figure out how to do this blog thing. The last blog I had, I wrote all of it. The funny stuff. The sad stuff. The Divine stuff. What about this little blog? Do I include it all, or exclude part? Don't know. I guess I'll figure it out as I type, rather than just not writing until I make a decision.

Is it grand Ego on my part to think the world is hanging out waiting on my next post? Does the whole world want/need access to my little blog? Not sure. I guess we'll see how it goes. If I find that I'm writing a lot of "deep" stuff, then I might exclude to people who subscribe. Hey, it's not my fault that it's good enough to plagiarise! Hey I said, it was grand Ego!!!

Ok. So I am going in today for cardiac testing. I will be wearing a heart monitor for 72 hours. As I was laying here trying to sleep an hour or two more, all I could think was. Wow. I wonder if it will set off all those store sensors? If it set them off when I walked in, then if I was a klepto, I would be in the money!!!! See, these are the stupid little things that run through my mind, and you wonder why I do rainman type things!?!

I am going to sign off. I have to get ready. Ugh.

Even hooked up to wires, I am still your...

Miss Magnificent

Jumping Into the Deep End...

*Deep breath* Ok. This is my first post on a "real" blog. I used to do the Myspace thing, and blog there. However, I found Myspace a little crazy, so here I am. Typing whatever is coming into my brain, which so far, isn't much. I feel like someone thawing after being frozen. The brain isn't moving very quickly and I feel a little sluggish. At some point, I will see if I can upload some old stuff but until then, here I am, making my splash. No, that isn't a fat joke, unless you want it to be (inside joke)!



I pray that this blog will help move me toward the book that I will write. Baby steps. Baby steps to the computer. Baby steps to set up a blog. Baby steps to type. BIG JUMP into the deep end.



I remain,



Miss Magnificent