To know Him is to love Him

Good morning! The snow outside my house is piling up up up. My girls are going back to school today and me to work. It's been nice to slow down a bit these last few days. Our days are spent running to and from activities. To slow down and reflect what God has given us puts all things in perspective.

This past weekend, Megan and I attended a youth retreat with Epic Student Ministries (Grace Point Community Church youth group). We were reminded how as Christians we are called to a purpose. What are our gifts? Are we ONE with Christ, ONE with the Holy Spirit and ONE with our community? At the age of 12 I accepted Jesus as my Savior. I loved Him so much and was so eager to learn more. My life as a teenager was surrounded by great Christian friends, a wonderful family and a great youth group. As college came, my walk with the Lord became distant and I was drawn to other things.

Coming back to the Lord in my early 20's was a process and I still made other choices--but slowly God drew me home. He is always drawing us--no matter what the circumstance we are in--if we choose to listen and obey--He brings us home to Him. Praise God!

Each day I choose to follow Him--Now in my 40's, I am still drawn to other things sometimes--that is human nature. But by choosing His ways and not mine--I will be so much more blessed and will honor Him. To know Him is to love Him. I want to know Him more intimately...so that when I see Him face to face--I WILL KNOW HIM.

So why did I call my blog "The Life of A Cheer Mom"? Well, that is what I am! A mom with cheerleaders that keep me going and bring so much joy to my life. But, I am and you are a beloved Child of God--first and foremost. He is who defines us.

Isaiah 43:10 says,

"You are my witnesses", declares the LORD, "and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he."

Love and Cheers to all!

Angie