My first post

This is my first post in this journey and walk with the Lord. I have been walking faithfully with the Lord since I came to the faith in December 2008, right before the passing of my mother. That was a rough time for me, but with faithful friends and family as well as an awesome God, I have been able to overcome and stay positive through the struggles that I have been through. This blog will help to show the walk that I am having with the Lord and what he is teaching me everyday and every week that I am alive and able to bless him.

Right now I am listening to a series and learning about the spiritual disciplines that are used to help edify the body of Christ. The first ones that I have learned about are meditation, memorization and journaling. These disciplines are used to help in the walk with the Lord, but are not a means for salvation or to do as just a means for work to get into God's good graces.

I am also trying to learn the Sermon on the Mount because it was an important speech, of Jesus Christ my savior, and good to know during times of trial and tribulation as well as everyday living.

Matthew 5:1-7
"And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy."

I am also going to be listing the 5 things that I am thankful for and that God has set on my heart to acknowledge.
1.) my family and friends
2.) the chance to wake up this morning
3.) my next breath that I am going to be taking
4.) the beautiful weather today
5.) the flowers and trees outside of my house