Burning the midnight Oil

So I am posting this at 1:30 A.M. because I can't sleep. Even after taking a Vicodin tonight for my swollen inflamed knee and I'm still up! This has happened about once a week for the past few weeks but it took until last week to figure out what has been going on. God has used this time to catch up with me in many ways. I have been in the beginning stages of an online Biblestudy through Proverbs 31 ministries based on the book "A Confident Heart" by Renee Swope.

So far the book is exactly what I need to heart at this season of my life. I found out last week when I was unable to sleep the still, soft voice of God was prodding my heart to go and read Chapter 2. So I did just that -- lo and behold -- it was something I needed to hear at that moment and I slept soundly when I returned to bed. Tonight I was trying to convince myself (and God) that I needed to sleep. However God wins these arguments and I got up and worked on my study and of course God was speaking right to my situations at hand! After completing some of the study I decided it was so good I had to share it with you. At least the memory verses that are speaking to me because they were written JUST FOR ME this week!

During this season in our lives I am putting all of my trust and hope in God. At a time when I should be anxious and worrysome, I am completely at peace.... a peace that passes all understanding. These verses just confirmed where my peace is coming from. God is taking our family in a new direction and I find it very exciting! I don't always understand His purpose or plan but I know that if I just trust it and go with God things will work out for good!

I would also like to share an adorable recipe for kiddos (and adults too)! This is a fun snack for Halloween and it's easy and quick to make! Enjoy the fun treat by Jell-o!!!!

Boo Jell-O Cups

Ingredients:

3/4 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin
2 cups ice cubes
2/3 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
8 miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice; stir 3 to 5 min. or until gelatin is thickened. Remove any un melted ice.


Whisk in 1/3 cup COOL WHIP until well blended. Pour into 4 dessert dishes. REFRIGERATE 30 min. or until firm.


DROP remaining COOL WHIP by spoonfuls onto desserts to resemble ghosts. Add chocolate chips for the eyes.