How this blog got it's name~

As a young child Psalms 37:4 spoke to me. Delighting myself in the Lord sounded like fun and who doesn't want the desires of their heart?

My mother took us to church and I remember going as young as the age of six when we lived in Loch Lynn, MD. I loved it and eagerly looked forward to Sunday School every week and Vacation Bible School every summer. The church was a safe and calming place for me.

A hunger for Jesus began to grow in me. I took great comfort in knowing there was someone bigger and more powerful than the adults in my life and me.

As I got closer to the age of 18 and independence I lost touch with Jesus as I began to experience life without the control of my parents. I sowed many 'wild oats' until the age of 23 when I got pregnant. Suddenly all of the nonsense came to a screeching halt.

Fast forward 12 years. Still doing things my own way, I was now the mom to four children and married to an abusive man. The hunger for Jesus was ever present in me and stronger than ever. I longed for a personal relationship with Him and I prayed that He would show me how.

One day on the way home from my oldest's 5th grade picnic we saw a church that was having a rummage sale. Long story short we went to that church on Sunday and the first thing out of the pastor's mouth was, "If you want to know how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, you have come to the right place." I took that as confirmation and my spirit soared. The pastor was a wonderful teacher and I learned much from him. Even though I had experienced Praise & Worship at another church, it was here that I learned that I could call on the Lord and His power and He was ever-present in my times of need.

Just a little over a year ago, I cried out to Jesus...I want the desires of my heart! Show me how to delight myself in You! The scripture

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe.

(Proverbs 18:10) came to mind. I began giggling uncontrollably. I was laying in my bed and giggling! It occurred to me that I was delighting myself in Him. His wisdom, ways, mercy, grace,and blessings delighted me. Since that time I have been one delighted woman and, true to His word, He is giving me the desires of my heart. I am having the time of my life!!!

When contemplating what to call this blog I asked myself what the single most major & recent thing that has happened in my personal growth to date and "delighting myself in Him" is what I answered. Hence the name of this blog.