Dear readers,
I stand before you a humbled woman. Today I addressed a situation that has been rotting within me. Today I went to confront a sister because the Lord told me to. I had two things to address. The first was relatively easy. The second was heart wrenching at best.
I began to unburden my heart only to meet resistance and defense. I stood there wondering why the Lord had brought me to this place, when all the sudden I found myself confessing my jealousy of this sister. I couldn't believe the words were pouring out of my mouth. It was as if all the poison and bitterness that had welled up within me was spewing out of my being.
I found myself dumbfounded and only able to apologize. Oh how only a loving God could orchestrate a time like that. I found myself weeping and crying out to God for a cleansing. My sister listened and told me that I didn't need to be sorry. She told me that there were things about my life that she admired. I heard her.
Out of all the words she spoke though, these were the words that rang true and clear in my heart. She said that she knew I was under a lot of pressure. Oh how precious it was to me that she saw my strain and the great pressure that I was under.
It meant so much to hear her say that "she knew". So many times I feel so alone and just can't unburden myself so that I know that someone has actually heard. I knew she heard and I was so thankful.
I pray that God would continue to cleanse my heart and to speak to my heart and mind concerning his will and plan for my life.
Our assistant pastor's wife stood up today and declared that anything that we were going through right now in our lives is because it is ordained by God and we need to trust that he is planning and guiding me in the path that he has laid before me.
Signing off for now......
Trusting
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Today I will praise the Lord
Good morning,
Today's song is about being forgiven.
I'm forgiven because you were forsaken.
I'm accepted, you were condemned.
I'm alive and well, your spirit lives within me
Because you died and rose again
Amazing Love, how can it be
That you my King would die for me
Amazing Love, I know it's true
And it's my joy to honor you
In all I do, I honor you
Lord, I am so thankful for the great sacrifice you made for me.
Lord, I am so thankful for the words you whisper in my ear.
Lord, I want to praise your name today
I want to know that you are near.
Today is church. My daughter will be staying home with a sore throat. My husband, my son and I will go. My son plays the drums. I did have a song worked out with my daughter to sing, but I will save that for another week when I can do it with her.
I can sense that even now God is preparing his heart to receive from ours as we worship him today.
Signing off for now.......
Trusting
Today's song is about being forgiven.
I'm forgiven because you were forsaken.
I'm accepted, you were condemned.
I'm alive and well, your spirit lives within me
Because you died and rose again
Amazing Love, how can it be
That you my King would die for me
Amazing Love, I know it's true
And it's my joy to honor you
In all I do, I honor you
Lord, I am so thankful for the great sacrifice you made for me.
Lord, I am so thankful for the words you whisper in my ear.
Lord, I want to praise your name today
I want to know that you are near.
Today is church. My daughter will be staying home with a sore throat. My husband, my son and I will go. My son plays the drums. I did have a song worked out with my daughter to sing, but I will save that for another week when I can do it with her.
I can sense that even now God is preparing his heart to receive from ours as we worship him today.
Signing off for now.......
Trusting
Saturday, February 27, 2010
I am Redeemed!!!!
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return
and come with singing unto Zion, an everlasting joy shall be upon their heads.
They shall obtain gladness and joy and sorrow and mourning shall flee away!
These are the lyrics of a song we sing in our church.
This is what God put on my heart today. These are the words he wants me to hear. These are the words he is speaking to my heart. Thank you, Lord, for speaking to me.
Yesterday was a blessing of relaxing. Yesterday I though I found my birth certificate, but realized that I only had a birth notification. That won't work with obtaining a passport.
I did order one online. It will be here in about a week. While I didn't want to have to spend the money for that, I did it out of necessity.
I just want to take the opportunity to once again be thankful for my blessings. This is something that I need to do on a regular basis to thwart the plan of the enemy for me to become defeated and cast down.
Healthy children, a paycheck from our home business, my job, my computer, the opportunity to make money to send my children to church camp, my daughter is getting taken out for lunch for her birthday, my son doesn't have to go to an all day competition.
We have food to eat. We have a roof over our head. We have music in our home. We have laughter. I even, have a husband. I have been blessed with children. I have a new cell phone. My hair turned out better than expected last night. I get to ask my daughter if she wants to help me make cinnamon rolls or coffee cake for this morning.
I have two cars that are in working condition. I am going to school for my master's degree.
I just feel that I could go on, not to brag, but to declare the faithfulness of the Lord in my Life.
I sense his presence right now and it is bringing peace and assurance. My questions are heard. I thank you, Lord, for your overcoming spirit which can rest upon me.
I bless and glorify your holy name!!!!!!!
Signing off for now..........
Trusting
and come with singing unto Zion, an everlasting joy shall be upon their heads.
They shall obtain gladness and joy and sorrow and mourning shall flee away!
These are the lyrics of a song we sing in our church.
This is what God put on my heart today. These are the words he wants me to hear. These are the words he is speaking to my heart. Thank you, Lord, for speaking to me.
Yesterday was a blessing of relaxing. Yesterday I though I found my birth certificate, but realized that I only had a birth notification. That won't work with obtaining a passport.
I did order one online. It will be here in about a week. While I didn't want to have to spend the money for that, I did it out of necessity.
I just want to take the opportunity to once again be thankful for my blessings. This is something that I need to do on a regular basis to thwart the plan of the enemy for me to become defeated and cast down.
Healthy children, a paycheck from our home business, my job, my computer, the opportunity to make money to send my children to church camp, my daughter is getting taken out for lunch for her birthday, my son doesn't have to go to an all day competition.
We have food to eat. We have a roof over our head. We have music in our home. We have laughter. I even, have a husband. I have been blessed with children. I have a new cell phone. My hair turned out better than expected last night. I get to ask my daughter if she wants to help me make cinnamon rolls or coffee cake for this morning.
I have two cars that are in working condition. I am going to school for my master's degree.
I just feel that I could go on, not to brag, but to declare the faithfulness of the Lord in my Life.
I sense his presence right now and it is bringing peace and assurance. My questions are heard. I thank you, Lord, for your overcoming spirit which can rest upon me.
I bless and glorify your holy name!!!!!!!
Signing off for now..........
Trusting
Friday, February 26, 2010
Home Again
Good morning,
Today is another snow day. I could look at it as being another wasted day at home and dread what the day will bring with my children being irritable and my husband being defeated, but I choose to look at it as another day that I can praise the Lord and hear his sweet voice.
I was reminded this morning to put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. There is a scripture for that
Isaiah 61:3
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
I do want to go forth today with a garment of praise. What color will it be? Well, of course it will be purple, which is my favorite color. It will have gold trim as well. I will have a tambourine in my hand and will be wearing dancing shoes.
I will dance before my Lord this day even though in the natural things seem bleak.
My husband has an inner ear condition and this week it has worsened. He is getting dizzy at least twice a day and just needs to sit down and wait for it to subside. Praise God that he is going for an ear test today to help determine if there is anything that can be done for him.
Lord, I ask that today you would give me a "garment of praise" for my "spirit of heaviness". I ask this for the rest of my family as well. I pray that as my husband goes for his ear test that his condition would become clearer in the test results and that a solution can come forth in dealing with this issue. I pray that you would help me to be a blessing to him and that you would help me to find my birth certificate so I can apply for my passport. I know you know where it is and I do ask that you would lead me to it.
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Today is another snow day. I could look at it as being another wasted day at home and dread what the day will bring with my children being irritable and my husband being defeated, but I choose to look at it as another day that I can praise the Lord and hear his sweet voice.
I was reminded this morning to put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. There is a scripture for that
Isaiah 61:3
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
I do want to go forth today with a garment of praise. What color will it be? Well, of course it will be purple, which is my favorite color. It will have gold trim as well. I will have a tambourine in my hand and will be wearing dancing shoes.
I will dance before my Lord this day even though in the natural things seem bleak.
My husband has an inner ear condition and this week it has worsened. He is getting dizzy at least twice a day and just needs to sit down and wait for it to subside. Praise God that he is going for an ear test today to help determine if there is anything that can be done for him.
Lord, I ask that today you would give me a "garment of praise" for my "spirit of heaviness". I ask this for the rest of my family as well. I pray that as my husband goes for his ear test that his condition would become clearer in the test results and that a solution can come forth in dealing with this issue. I pray that you would help me to be a blessing to him and that you would help me to find my birth certificate so I can apply for my passport. I know you know where it is and I do ask that you would lead me to it.
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Feeling Sleepy
Good morning,
I am definitely feeling sleepy. We had school cancelled due to weather. I am looking out my window and seeing minimal slow fallage ( if that is a word). IMHO I think we should have gone this morning and had a half day. IMHO
Today I am going to clean out my refridgerator. It is a gross mess and it has been a long time in coming. I am hoping for some kind of connection with the Lord as I clean it out as well. He is always faithful to speak to my heart when I am cleaning.
My husband was telling me today that he was crying out to the Lord and he felt that the only answer that he received was to "not fail to see the humor in all things". I was reminded as we were driving home from the store this morning, that we only have these moments once in our lifetimes and that we should ENJOY them.
Immediately I reached over and punched my husband in the arm. I wanted to enjoy the moment. I told him why I punched him and then he reached over and honked the horn of my car. Yes, that was enjoying the moment. That should be my challenge. I so tend to focus on the moment being just another moment when I don't have the money I need to buy what I need. I need to bring those moments to life and make them coiunt for eternity by proclaiming the name of the Lord, his goodness, and his faithfulness.
Psalm 33:3 Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.
He will restore all the years teh locusts have eaten!!!!
Signing off for now..........
Trusting
I am definitely feeling sleepy. We had school cancelled due to weather. I am looking out my window and seeing minimal slow fallage ( if that is a word). IMHO I think we should have gone this morning and had a half day. IMHO
Today I am going to clean out my refridgerator. It is a gross mess and it has been a long time in coming. I am hoping for some kind of connection with the Lord as I clean it out as well. He is always faithful to speak to my heart when I am cleaning.
My husband was telling me today that he was crying out to the Lord and he felt that the only answer that he received was to "not fail to see the humor in all things". I was reminded as we were driving home from the store this morning, that we only have these moments once in our lifetimes and that we should ENJOY them.
Immediately I reached over and punched my husband in the arm. I wanted to enjoy the moment. I told him why I punched him and then he reached over and honked the horn of my car. Yes, that was enjoying the moment. That should be my challenge. I so tend to focus on the moment being just another moment when I don't have the money I need to buy what I need. I need to bring those moments to life and make them coiunt for eternity by proclaiming the name of the Lord, his goodness, and his faithfulness.
Psalm 33:3 Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.
He will restore all the years teh locusts have eaten!!!!
Signing off for now..........
Trusting
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Rejoicing
Good morning,
Today I must get to school early. Most early mornings, I don't get to blog, but I have been so blessed with sharing with you that I have started to bring my lap top home from work so that I don't have to compete with my son to get on the computer. Hee Hee. Oh the joys of having teenagers.
I was blessed yesterday with many things yesterday, but I want to bring out two this morning. I usually have really rough dentist appt. due to some childhood trauma. I went yesterday and praise God, there was a calm over me that I have never felt before. I was so blessed to get through my whole appointment without feeling scared or even crying afterward. Praise God for his healing power!
Along those lines, I went to my parents last night to drop off some meat since our freezer is going to be used for the famous peanut butter egg sale at our church. Both of my parents were there and I talked with them for quite a while. I was so blessed to be able to connect with my father as well. We laughed and he of course said things that in the past I would have considered condescending, but this time I saw it in a different light. I saw him in a different light.
He was no longer this man who treated me poorly as a child, now he was my father, who, in his way, loved and cared for me. Praise God, that I was able to see that!!!!! I am really looking forward to going to Canada with them this summer with my family!!
Lord, I thank you for the continual songs of worship and praise that you are placing in my heart. It is keeping me in your perfect peace!!!
Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Psalm 33:2
I am so thankful that I have a job where I can praise him in my connection to the people I work with and the children I teach. Today I will praise him with all that I have within me!!!!
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Today I must get to school early. Most early mornings, I don't get to blog, but I have been so blessed with sharing with you that I have started to bring my lap top home from work so that I don't have to compete with my son to get on the computer. Hee Hee. Oh the joys of having teenagers.
I was blessed yesterday with many things yesterday, but I want to bring out two this morning. I usually have really rough dentist appt. due to some childhood trauma. I went yesterday and praise God, there was a calm over me that I have never felt before. I was so blessed to get through my whole appointment without feeling scared or even crying afterward. Praise God for his healing power!
Along those lines, I went to my parents last night to drop off some meat since our freezer is going to be used for the famous peanut butter egg sale at our church. Both of my parents were there and I talked with them for quite a while. I was so blessed to be able to connect with my father as well. We laughed and he of course said things that in the past I would have considered condescending, but this time I saw it in a different light. I saw him in a different light.
He was no longer this man who treated me poorly as a child, now he was my father, who, in his way, loved and cared for me. Praise God, that I was able to see that!!!!! I am really looking forward to going to Canada with them this summer with my family!!
Lord, I thank you for the continual songs of worship and praise that you are placing in my heart. It is keeping me in your perfect peace!!!
Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Psalm 33:2
I am so thankful that I have a job where I can praise him in my connection to the people I work with and the children I teach. Today I will praise him with all that I have within me!!!!
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Psalm 33
Good morning!!
Praise the Lord!! I was able to get through the day with little to no anxiety or irritation. I am so thankful!!! My whole mindset was changed. There was a renewing of my mind. Praise his wonderful name!!!
I decided to go right on to Psalm 33 where it reads in verse one:
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous for praise is comely to the upright.
God is so faithful even in the little things. I am nervous about what I'm going to wear after this dance unit is over. God's word says to consider the lilies of the field and how he provides them with the clothing they need.
I know I can trust in the Lord to help me to find to wear what I need without needing to go out and buy something. Not only is it going to doable, but most times I actually enjoy what I find with his help.
I pray this day for guidance as my husband goes to the dr. for his dizziness. I pray for guidance as I go to the dentist. I pray that you would help all things that need to happen today to get done.
Thank you for your grace and mercy, Lord!!!!!
Signing off for now......
Trusting
Praise the Lord!! I was able to get through the day with little to no anxiety or irritation. I am so thankful!!! My whole mindset was changed. There was a renewing of my mind. Praise his wonderful name!!!
I decided to go right on to Psalm 33 where it reads in verse one:
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous for praise is comely to the upright.
God is so faithful even in the little things. I am nervous about what I'm going to wear after this dance unit is over. God's word says to consider the lilies of the field and how he provides them with the clothing they need.
I know I can trust in the Lord to help me to find to wear what I need without needing to go out and buy something. Not only is it going to doable, but most times I actually enjoy what I find with his help.
I pray this day for guidance as my husband goes to the dr. for his dizziness. I pray for guidance as I go to the dentist. I pray that you would help all things that need to happen today to get done.
Thank you for your grace and mercy, Lord!!!!!
Signing off for now......
Trusting
Monday, February 22, 2010
Psalm 32:11
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 32:11
This is a song that comes to mind today.
Be glad ye children of Zion. Rejoice in the Lord your God.
For he has given to you the former rain.
For he will cause to come the former and the latter rain
The vats will overflow with wine and oil
He will restore all the years the locusts have eaten
He will restore all the years that were lost.
I will rejoice in thee and be glad
I will extol your love more than wine
Draw me after thee and we will run together
I will rejoice in thee and be glad
Draw me close to you
You're all I want
You're all I ever needed
You're I want
Help me know that you are near
Today, woke up with the peace and got up and came to spend time with the Lord. Anxiety tried to wrap it's arms around me, but I have pressed into the praises of the Lord today. I am thankful for the reprieve.
I don't know that it will totally go away, but I will continue to ask the Lord to give me the strength to press into him and overcome the anxious feelings that may come my way today.
He is Lord!!!!
Signing off for now.......
Trusting
This is a song that comes to mind today.
Be glad ye children of Zion. Rejoice in the Lord your God.
For he has given to you the former rain.
For he will cause to come the former and the latter rain
The vats will overflow with wine and oil
He will restore all the years the locusts have eaten
He will restore all the years that were lost.
I will rejoice in thee and be glad
I will extol your love more than wine
Draw me after thee and we will run together
I will rejoice in thee and be glad
Draw me close to you
You're all I want
You're all I ever needed
You're I want
Help me know that you are near
Today, woke up with the peace and got up and came to spend time with the Lord. Anxiety tried to wrap it's arms around me, but I have pressed into the praises of the Lord today. I am thankful for the reprieve.
I don't know that it will totally go away, but I will continue to ask the Lord to give me the strength to press into him and overcome the anxious feelings that may come my way today.
He is Lord!!!!
Signing off for now.......
Trusting
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Still posting
Hello,
I am at a low point. My anxiety is showing up again. Feel shaky and very tired. Stayed home from church today because I was on the verge of tears and was feeling memories from childhood abuse.
Husband was very supportive. Helped me walk it through in my mind and let me feel his belief in me. I guess that's what I need to show to him as well, that I believe in him even though right now finances are so tight and work is a very frustrating issue for him.
I am sitting here with Psalm 32:10. It reads Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.
Mercy shall compass me about. I do need mercy this day. I need to know that even though many of my thoughts are not glorifying to God, that I am still his child and that he still "believes" in me.
I just celebrated my 43rd birthday! My mind swarms with thoughts of the future and the present. Many times I will entertain the negative side of the thoughts. Somehow, I have got to overcome that negativity and speak words of life and encouragement to myself.
Life seems bleak to me, but I do believe that is what the enemy would want me to think. I once again, need to sit back and "count my blessings".
Deep breathing
Re-directing my thoughts
Believing that people believe in me
Being thankful for the loving people around me even though they are 2 teenagers and a husband who is definitely going through a mid life experience.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!!
Signing off for now........
Trusting
I am at a low point. My anxiety is showing up again. Feel shaky and very tired. Stayed home from church today because I was on the verge of tears and was feeling memories from childhood abuse.
Husband was very supportive. Helped me walk it through in my mind and let me feel his belief in me. I guess that's what I need to show to him as well, that I believe in him even though right now finances are so tight and work is a very frustrating issue for him.
I am sitting here with Psalm 32:10. It reads Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.
Mercy shall compass me about. I do need mercy this day. I need to know that even though many of my thoughts are not glorifying to God, that I am still his child and that he still "believes" in me.
I just celebrated my 43rd birthday! My mind swarms with thoughts of the future and the present. Many times I will entertain the negative side of the thoughts. Somehow, I have got to overcome that negativity and speak words of life and encouragement to myself.
Life seems bleak to me, but I do believe that is what the enemy would want me to think. I once again, need to sit back and "count my blessings".
Deep breathing
Re-directing my thoughts
Believing that people believe in me
Being thankful for the loving people around me even though they are 2 teenagers and a husband who is definitely going through a mid life experience.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!!
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Psalm 32 : 8
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with thine eye. Psalm 32 : 8
Oh the desire and yearning in my heart to be taught and instructed in the Lord is great. Unfortunately, I have this flesh that doesn't want any part of being reined in and molded into a mold that requires part of me to be removed to fit into that mold.
I acknowledge that the mold is a unique one. One that has been fashioned for me and only me. I so see the creative hand of God in the fashioning of his saints. Not one comes out looking the same as the other, a perfect unique creation of his hand. Praise his wonderful name!!!!
However, getting to fit into the mold requires shaping and re-shaping of me by the masters loving hands. I do seek for him to be in control and to minister his peace to me while he is doing it. Does that sound somewhat contradictory?
It reminds me of being put in boat tossed and thrown about by crashing waves around while at the same time being at perfect peace in the boat. Jesus was in perfect peace even though he saw the waves pounding at the sides of the boat even to the place where it would seem that the boat was going to tip and yet he remained in oneness with his father and trusted that no matter what happened that all would be well with his soul.
Today, I look to "all being well with my soul". I am trusting in God that my finances will work even though I am definitely in an uncomfortable place in allowing the bank to cover some of my bills with an overdraft protection. I am...........
Trusting
Oh the desire and yearning in my heart to be taught and instructed in the Lord is great. Unfortunately, I have this flesh that doesn't want any part of being reined in and molded into a mold that requires part of me to be removed to fit into that mold.
I acknowledge that the mold is a unique one. One that has been fashioned for me and only me. I so see the creative hand of God in the fashioning of his saints. Not one comes out looking the same as the other, a perfect unique creation of his hand. Praise his wonderful name!!!!
However, getting to fit into the mold requires shaping and re-shaping of me by the masters loving hands. I do seek for him to be in control and to minister his peace to me while he is doing it. Does that sound somewhat contradictory?
It reminds me of being put in boat tossed and thrown about by crashing waves around while at the same time being at perfect peace in the boat. Jesus was in perfect peace even though he saw the waves pounding at the sides of the boat even to the place where it would seem that the boat was going to tip and yet he remained in oneness with his father and trusted that no matter what happened that all would be well with his soul.
Today, I look to "all being well with my soul". I am trusting in God that my finances will work even though I am definitely in an uncomfortable place in allowing the bank to cover some of my bills with an overdraft protection. I am...........
Trusting
Monday, February 15, 2010
Extra long weekend
Dear Saints,
The past couple of days I have been at home with my family due to 3 days of school closings due to snow, a weekend, and then a holiday. I knew these days would be rough since things are very tough financially.
I did however realize, that my children and very much a stressor in my life. I didn't realize how much until they left for a teen retreat. I was amazed at the peace in our home and even more so reminded of it when they returned from their weekend.
Through out this time with them and without them, I have been through defeat, confusion, frustration, and finally came out on top with an overcoming spirit. I realized that much of the negativity came from me believing lies. Lies straight that came from the pit of hell specially designed to trip me and cause me to fall.
I praise God for church on Sunday. I praise him for his clarity of vision and his uplifting words that he speaks through his faithful servants.
I am indeed thankful for the body of Christ and the encouragement that pours forth from them.
As I go back to school tomorrow, I do look to apply this renewing of my mind to the lives I touch in my work place.
I do praise God for the job that my husband got a call for today. I also praise him for his keeping power.
I also want to thank him for the blessed time that I had with my mother today as we shopped for a small birthday gift for me and then had lunch at a new place. She is so precious to me. I do get choked up as we join arms and sing "Side by Side". I wonder how many more times I will get to do that with her before the Lord calls her home. I must cherish our times now on this earth!!!!
I do look forward to joining my grandmother and my mother in the heavenlies when it is my time to join them. It will be such a sweet reunion!!!!!!
Signing off for now.........
Trusting
The past couple of days I have been at home with my family due to 3 days of school closings due to snow, a weekend, and then a holiday. I knew these days would be rough since things are very tough financially.
I did however realize, that my children and very much a stressor in my life. I didn't realize how much until they left for a teen retreat. I was amazed at the peace in our home and even more so reminded of it when they returned from their weekend.
Through out this time with them and without them, I have been through defeat, confusion, frustration, and finally came out on top with an overcoming spirit. I realized that much of the negativity came from me believing lies. Lies straight that came from the pit of hell specially designed to trip me and cause me to fall.
I praise God for church on Sunday. I praise him for his clarity of vision and his uplifting words that he speaks through his faithful servants.
I am indeed thankful for the body of Christ and the encouragement that pours forth from them.
As I go back to school tomorrow, I do look to apply this renewing of my mind to the lives I touch in my work place.
I do praise God for the job that my husband got a call for today. I also praise him for his keeping power.
I also want to thank him for the blessed time that I had with my mother today as we shopped for a small birthday gift for me and then had lunch at a new place. She is so precious to me. I do get choked up as we join arms and sing "Side by Side". I wonder how many more times I will get to do that with her before the Lord calls her home. I must cherish our times now on this earth!!!!
I do look forward to joining my grandmother and my mother in the heavenlies when it is my time to join them. It will be such a sweet reunion!!!!!!
Signing off for now.........
Trusting
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Psalm 32:7
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with song of deliverance.
Yes the Lord is my hiding place. He is where I go when I am confused, angry, frustrated, needing clarity. He is the one who provides sweet comfort and peace.
My hope is in him.
Again, as I look to the natural, I see bleekness, yet I do see him as my provider and the lifter up of my head.
I must believe that even as he has given such a great sacrifice for me and has sought me out to have relationship with him, that he is also doing the same for my husband, son, and daughter. I must believe that he has a plan and is, in his time, waiting to impart more of himself to them.
This day as I am home during this beautiful snow, I do desire to press into him and hear his words of love and comfort. I am going to try to hold at bay all the negative thoughts that would try to enter my mind, that would cause me to doubt or to see myself as anything less than the priest of God that I am.
May I bless him this day as I open my heart to him and long to hear his voice.
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Yes the Lord is my hiding place. He is where I go when I am confused, angry, frustrated, needing clarity. He is the one who provides sweet comfort and peace.
My hope is in him.
Again, as I look to the natural, I see bleekness, yet I do see him as my provider and the lifter up of my head.
I must believe that even as he has given such a great sacrifice for me and has sought me out to have relationship with him, that he is also doing the same for my husband, son, and daughter. I must believe that he has a plan and is, in his time, waiting to impart more of himself to them.
This day as I am home during this beautiful snow, I do desire to press into him and hear his words of love and comfort. I am going to try to hold at bay all the negative thoughts that would try to enter my mind, that would cause me to doubt or to see myself as anything less than the priest of God that I am.
May I bless him this day as I open my heart to him and long to hear his voice.
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Lifting one another up
Dear readers,
Today I found myself drawn to others in my church. I called two brothers in the Lord and encouraged them. One was with a phone message and the other just a few words of appreciation spoken.
In this day of financial drought, I am caused to seek out the spiritual wealth that I can have. I am continually turning to my Lord for his words of encouragement and his wisdom.
I do praise him today and look to him to enlarge me spiritually.
Signing off for now.........
Trusting
Today I found myself drawn to others in my church. I called two brothers in the Lord and encouraged them. One was with a phone message and the other just a few words of appreciation spoken.
In this day of financial drought, I am caused to seek out the spiritual wealth that I can have. I am continually turning to my Lord for his words of encouragement and his wisdom.
I do praise him today and look to him to enlarge me spiritually.
Signing off for now.........
Trusting
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Psalm 32:6
For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
Psalm 32:6
What waves of comfort overtake me as I read this message. God will protect me even in the floods of great waters!!!!
Blessed be his wonderful name!!!!!
Let your praises be on my lips throughout this day as I putter about and see the peaceful blanket of white snow falling upon this earth.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, Oh Lord.!!!!!!!!
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Psalm 32:6
What waves of comfort overtake me as I read this message. God will protect me even in the floods of great waters!!!!
Blessed be his wonderful name!!!!!
Let your praises be on my lips throughout this day as I putter about and see the peaceful blanket of white snow falling upon this earth.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, Oh Lord.!!!!!!!!
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Friday, February 5, 2010
The Family of God
I am so thankful today for the family of God. People who love and care for me. Not just in words, but in deeds. A precious brother sent us a card to encourage us, but also to gift us with a check. I called him yesterday to thank him. He poured out his love and appreciation for our family and then proceeded to encourage us in the Lord!!!!
What a vital word of life and way to assure me that "it is well".
God is on the throne and I don't need to be afraid!!!!!
Signing off for now.......
Trusting
What a vital word of life and way to assure me that "it is well".
God is on the throne and I don't need to be afraid!!!!!
Signing off for now.......
Trusting
Thursday, February 4, 2010
My God Shall.......
Supply all my needs!!!! I keep hearing that song over and over in my head. I am so thankful for his provision!!!! I am thankful for the work he is doing in my life. I am thankful for his love for me!!!!
Thank you, Lord, that I am fearfully and wonderfully made!!!!!
I do continue to pray that you will oversee the extension of my degree. It's totally out of my hands and I see you as totally being in control, which is the best place that that decision could be.
Praise be to the Lord God Almighty!!!!
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Thank you, Lord, that I am fearfully and wonderfully made!!!!!
I do continue to pray that you will oversee the extension of my degree. It's totally out of my hands and I see you as totally being in control, which is the best place that that decision could be.
Praise be to the Lord God Almighty!!!!
Signing off for now........
Trusting
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Psalm 32 : 5
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.
Thank you, Lord,
That you died to take away my sin. I know I am so bent to self service and to only seeking my desires. It was indeed a blessing driving to work yesterday, worshipping you, and feeling that my heart's desire was linked to your heart's desire.
I know in your mercy that you will not crush me nor can you take your wrath out upon me for my sins because of the great sacrifice your son made for me.
I do stand before you humbly (only in my opinion) and do long for your spirit to move within me, my husband, my children, my church. I look to you to be the author and finisher of my faith.
I do pray for your guiding and leading today and ask that your word would overtake my shortcomings and remind me to stay focused on the precious truths which it affords.
Thank you that I was able to find articles last night and that I was able to do some of the reading for my class. I do place my grad degree in your hands and ask that you intercede on my behalf to finish my degree.
I praise you and glorify your holy name!!!!!!!!
Signing off for now...........
Trusting
Thank you, Lord,
That you died to take away my sin. I know I am so bent to self service and to only seeking my desires. It was indeed a blessing driving to work yesterday, worshipping you, and feeling that my heart's desire was linked to your heart's desire.
I know in your mercy that you will not crush me nor can you take your wrath out upon me for my sins because of the great sacrifice your son made for me.
I do stand before you humbly (only in my opinion) and do long for your spirit to move within me, my husband, my children, my church. I look to you to be the author and finisher of my faith.
I do pray for your guiding and leading today and ask that your word would overtake my shortcomings and remind me to stay focused on the precious truths which it affords.
Thank you that I was able to find articles last night and that I was able to do some of the reading for my class. I do place my grad degree in your hands and ask that you intercede on my behalf to finish my degree.
I praise you and glorify your holy name!!!!!!!!
Signing off for now...........
Trusting
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