Does the Holy Spirit take vacation?

There are times when my spirit feels weak and I long for the word of God. At these times I will sit down with my Bible and ask the Holy Spirit to let me open it at the place I need to be. I've done this a million times and the scriptures always fit. But not tonight, as I opened the Bible I fully anticipated a good ole lashing of "honor your mother and father". (the type of discipline I have come to expect from the Holy Spirit after a day like today) But apparently, that wasn't the case, I guess because I was already convicted and asked forgiveness He granted me a little grace.

So, I began reading 2 Chronicles 33-36 and thinking this has nothing to do with what I just experienced, maybe the Holy Spirits on vacation and I aimlessly just opened the Bible. He laughed(we are cool like that) and instructed me to read chapters 34 & 35 again. I did and He asked,"so what did you get out of that?" I thought about what I had just read and honestly my first thought was,"wow, the Duggar's must really like this guy they named 2 of their kids, Josiah and Josie, after him!" I know, I'm not the most spiritually inept person some times but God works with me. Then my second thought was I need to reread that last chapter because I really didn't get why he died. I read it again and it all became so clear!

King Josiah spent his entire life bringing people into line with the word of God but in the end He himself wouldn't follow God's commands. Because of this God allowed his enemies to destroy him. Now that I fully understood the life of King Josiah I had 2 questions. First, of course, why would the Duggar's name 2 of their kids after a guy who in the end didn't really know God and then why did the Holy Spirit bring me to this story.

The first question, is like the Tootsie Pop commercial, the world may never know! But, I got the revelation on the important one! A lot of it was personal revelation on where God has us(my husband and I) right now but the over all revelation that can apply to everyone is don't be a King Josiah!

If you are in ministry, this is a warning, you better believe 150% in what you are leading others in to or in the end your unbelief will surface and destroy you.

This can also be applied to everyone's lives: don't work at something your entire life that you don't believe in! In other words don't do a job just to do a job. I'm not saying quit your job if you hate but find out what you love to do and take the steps to get you going in that direction!

Sneaking in a few great deals this week!

I got frustrated this week because my printer wouldnt work and was going to skip couponing. But, I found a few great deals I just couldn't resist! Im heading out in a bit to Walgreen's, CVS, and Shoprite.

This is my first trip to Walgreen's and I have heard some horror stories so I am nervous! Here is what I plan on getting:

2pks of Avent Soothie Pacifiers on Sale for $4.29.
Im using this $1.50 off 1 Avent Pacifier Pack coupon
and a $2.00 off Avent Pacifier coupon from Walgreens March Coupon Booklet

Im planning on getting 2 packs and using 4 coupons so I am pretty sure I need to buy 2 filler items if I understand Walgreen's Coupon Policy. I'll let you know how it goes *fingers crossed*

Then at CVS I will be getting:

Schick Hydro 5 Power Select Razor on sale for $9.99
Im using the $4.00 off one Schick Hydro Power Select from last weeks inserts
Im getting a $4.00 ECB for buying the product

Schick Hydro 5 Refill on sale for $8.49
Im using the $2.00 off one Schick Hydro 5 refill from last weeks inserts
Im getting a $4.00 ECB for buying the product

I also have $3.00 in ECB's from last week to use towards this purchase. After taxes I plan on spending $11.05 OOP and getting $8.00 in ECB's for the next trip!

Then at Shoprite I will get:

2 Airwick Flip n Flesh on sale for $2.50 each
I will use 2-$1/1 Airwick Flip n Fresh from last weeks inserts

2 Lysol Bowl Cleaner on sale for $1.99 each
I will use $1/2 Lysol Bowl Cleaners from last weeks inserts

2 Lysol Kitchen Cleaners on sale for $1.99 each
I will use $1/2 Lysol Kitchen Cleaners from last weeks inserts

1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor on sale for $4.99 w/$10.00 purchase
I will use the $4.00/1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor coupon from last weeks inserts

I also have a coupon for a free Reusable Bag from last week.
I will also be using a $2.00 off your next order coupon from last week and also a $10.00 Dollar Days Reward from last week.

Using these coupons I will have to buy a candy bar or gum so I dont lose the extra $.73 cents. So I might end up paying about $.35 for everything!

I will also be getting back another free reusable bag coupon and a $5 Dollar Days Reward.
I also have $5.45 in returnable bottles so really this trip is a money maker!!!!!