In reading a friends post tonight on FaceBook, I am inspired to share the importance of each person having thier own personal relationship with God. I encourage anyone to not have faith in anything other than other than thier own personal relationship with God. Dependance on your pastor or what you have been taught is not enough. It isn't worth the risk of busting hell's doors wide open. I believe that God gave each of us free will to choose Him/life or not/death(eternal). A loving God wouldn't force us to love or choose Him. Our chioces have consiquences, which most of the time if we use common sense we already know the outcome of our choices before we even make decisions. In my opinion thier is a place prepared for the person who chooses to include God in their life & that place is full of everything God is...love, life, joy, peace, glory,light etc. As is thier a place prepared for those that choose the opposite, this place is void of all that God is...it is a dark place, with fire, worms, no water or rest and full of eternal torment.
Choose LIFE:
Deu 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Luke 9:24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
Psa 25:12 What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Pro. 1:29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
Isa 7:15 Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.
Isa 56:4 For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant;
Deu 32:4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
Isa 45:21 Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a Just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.
Hell is without anything of God:
Mark 9:48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Isa 66:24 And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for thei rworm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh.
Rev 14:11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
My desire isn't to offend or make people think I am judging or know more. I am just sharing what the Lord laid on my heart tonight. I urge everyone to seek thier own personal relationship with the Lord and let Him speak to you, lead & guide you in your life and decisions. None else matters. He will lead you into all truth. If you are seeking and listening to Him you will know His truth and depend on Him more on a daily basis. When you are trusting in the Lord and no other you know for sure you are going in the right direction. No doubt about it!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
BUM
Today I have been slack. I have laid back & been slightly lazy. The last day of the fast was yesterday, so I got up this morning and fixed myself a single scrambled egg with green peppers & some pepperoni. Why a single egg: because the hubby & I have decided to be competitive and try for loosing some weight. Well I started out the day doing good with my one egg, then found myself being lazy most of the day. As I watched last Mondays Bachelor, which I missed Mon. night I found myself eating a bag of pepperoni with Aly and topping it off with a pear. After taking Aly out to meet a friend, I came home sat in Michaels chair and found myself watching the food network while eating frozen grapes, tortia chips & salsa till I couldn't hold anymore. Michael had to work late so Eli & I watched some Disney & House Hunters. Then when Michael got here, I found myself eating yet again, except this time it was icecream with bannanas & strawberries. Over all I feel as though my day was a complete waste until just now as I sat down to do some of my Bible study. It made me realize how unfocused I have been today. God gave me one simple word, FOCUS and today on my 1st day off of the fast I have slipped, I have caught myself in some negative thoughts about the situation. Knowing it, recognizing it & not accepting it is a begining. All I can say is tomorrow I plan on doing better.
Psalm 26:2 Examine me O Lord, and try me; Test my mind & my heart.
Psalm 66:10 For you have tried us, O God; You have refined us as silver is refined.
1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for alittle while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Lord, I pray for the strength to stay focused on what you have ask of me. I desire to be obedient, not slothful or lazy, but quick to listen to your voice. Help me to become all I can for you. I believe I recieve through the blood of Jesus. Thank you for all your blessings. Amen
Psalm 26:2 Examine me O Lord, and try me; Test my mind & my heart.
Psalm 66:10 For you have tried us, O God; You have refined us as silver is refined.
1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for alittle while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Lord, I pray for the strength to stay focused on what you have ask of me. I desire to be obedient, not slothful or lazy, but quick to listen to your voice. Help me to become all I can for you. I believe I recieve through the blood of Jesus. Thank you for all your blessings. Amen
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Day 40
Psa. 30:1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamaed; In your righteousness deliver me.-God's goal for our journey is that we not only see the miracle of His deliverance at our Red Sea but that we experience the miracle of His provision beyond them.
Isaiah 61:3 "To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead or mourning, festive praise insted of dispair. In thier righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for His own glory."
Over the past 40 days the Lord has shown me alot. I have grown in Him. I will contenue seeking His direction, wisdom, understanding & knowledge. I can tell a difference in myself & I know he isn't finished with me. We are a team and He is my leader. Without Him I can do nothing. I am just so thankful for what he's done for me in the past, what he's doing for me now & what he's got in store for my future. Prov. 3:5-7
Isaiah 61:3 "To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead or mourning, festive praise insted of dispair. In thier righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for His own glory."
Over the past 40 days the Lord has shown me alot. I have grown in Him. I will contenue seeking His direction, wisdom, understanding & knowledge. I can tell a difference in myself & I know he isn't finished with me. We are a team and He is my leader. Without Him I can do nothing. I am just so thankful for what he's done for me in the past, what he's doing for me now & what he's got in store for my future. Prov. 3:5-7
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Day 39
Tonight we heard a great message on Miracles by Pastor Richie Franklin. We learned about 4 types of miracles..physical-sickness/disesase/infermity, protection-angels of protection/Daniel, provision-Biblical prosperity, and signs & wonders-over rule natural laws.
Gal 3:5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
Rom 3:3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?
Rom 3:4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
Mal 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
Mal 3:11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
Mar 4:30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
Mar 4:31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
Mar 4:32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
Gal 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Deu. 31:8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
3 Jn. 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul rospereth.
Key Points:
-Don't let others unbelief stop you.
-God's word won't fail.
-God works in relms we can't.
-Jesus never turned expectation away.
-Align your words and faith with God.
-Do things God's way.
-Get right with God & do what he is telling you to do.
Gal 3:5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
Rom 3:3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?
Rom 3:4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
Mal 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
Mal 3:11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
Mar 4:30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
Mar 4:31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
Mar 4:32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
Gal 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Deu. 31:8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
3 Jn. 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul rospereth.
Key Points:
-Don't let others unbelief stop you.
-God's word won't fail.
-God works in relms we can't.
-Jesus never turned expectation away.
-Align your words and faith with God.
-Do things God's way.
-Get right with God & do what he is telling you to do.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Day 38
Proverbs 3 says it ALL, I am seeking wisdom, knowledge & understanding.
Pro 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
Pro 3:2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
Pro 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
Pro 3:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Pro 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Pro 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Pro 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Pro 3:8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
Pro 3:9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Pro 3:10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Pro 3:11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Pro 3:12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Pro 3:13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Pro 3:14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Pro 3:15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Pro 3:16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
Pro 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Pro 3:18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Pro 3:19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
Pro 3:20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
Pro 3:21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Pro 3:22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
Pro 3:23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
Pro 3:24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Pro 3:25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
Pro 3:26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Pro 3:27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
Pro 3:28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.
Pro 3:29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
Pro 3:30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Pro 3:31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
Pro 3:32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
Pro 3:33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
Pro 3:34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Pro 3:35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
WISDOM
Eph. 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of glory may give unto you the spirit of wisdom & revelation in the knowlede of Him.
Col. 4:5 Walk in the wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Isa. 33:6 And wishom & knowledge shall be the stability of thy times and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
2 Cor. 2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Jas. 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not: and it shall be given him.
Jas 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy & good fruits, with out partialiaty, and with out hypocrisy.
Pro 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
Pro 3:2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
Pro 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
Pro 3:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Pro 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Pro 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Pro 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Pro 3:8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
Pro 3:9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Pro 3:10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Pro 3:11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Pro 3:12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Pro 3:13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Pro 3:14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Pro 3:15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Pro 3:16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
Pro 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Pro 3:18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Pro 3:19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
Pro 3:20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
Pro 3:21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Pro 3:22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
Pro 3:23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
Pro 3:24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Pro 3:25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
Pro 3:26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Pro 3:27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
Pro 3:28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.
Pro 3:29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
Pro 3:30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Pro 3:31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
Pro 3:32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
Pro 3:33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
Pro 3:34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Pro 3:35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
WISDOM
Eph. 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of glory may give unto you the spirit of wisdom & revelation in the knowlede of Him.
Col. 4:5 Walk in the wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Isa. 33:6 And wishom & knowledge shall be the stability of thy times and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
2 Cor. 2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Jas. 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not: and it shall be given him.
Jas 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy & good fruits, with out partialiaty, and with out hypocrisy.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Day 37
Happy Valentines Day from Daddy." Big things always begin small. Acorns become oak trees." Mike Murdock
Solomon
He was an uncommon acheiver, yet he xperienced tragic failures. He wasn't perfect, but he was productive. He knew great gain & loss.
He was an uncommon acheiver, yet he xperienced tragic failures. He wasn't perfect, but he was productive. He knew great gain & loss.
Luke 12:27Consider the lillies how they growthey toil not,they spin not:and yet I say unto you that Solomon in all his glorywas not arrayed like one of these.
2 Chr. 2:1 And Solomon determined to build a house for the name of the Lord, and a house for his kingdom
1 Chr. 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willingmind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of thoughts; seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off forever.
1 King 10:24 And all the earth saught to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart...
1 King 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
Ecclesiastes 1:13 "And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdon concerning all things that are done under heaven."..King Solomon. He had a passion to create a magnificient & incredible monument to God. As do I to leave a legacy of wisdom, knowledge & understanding of the Lord to my children, family, friends and even people I come in contact with that the Lord places in my life.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Day 36
Last night we had a blast with our good friends from Cowboy Church. Mexican food, music, dancing, games & lots of great company.
On our 1 hr. dirve home Michael & I talked about the way we are raising our children and the way we grew up. To sum it up we both feel that it's most important that they know the Lord and have a personal relationship with Him. When I say personal I mean that they love the Lord and know He loves them in return. That He is thier rock and that through Him they can do whatever His will is for thier lives, no matter what that might be. To us the most important thing we want our children to know & understand is that life isn't always easy. There will be hard times & important decisions to make, but they need to know the most important thing is to be true to the Lord and do whatever they feel He is asking them to do & not be worried about what other people might think or say. I want my kids to be who they know they are in Christ & share His love. I just really want them to have a firm foundation and unshakable faith in our GOD.
With that being said about our conversation Saturday night, I would like to share some of Pastor Franklin's message from this morning entitled How to ensure your future success. Scripture Joshua 4:6-9
Building a memorial to remind generations who got you where you are. We need to teach our kids about the Lord and what he's done and what he can do. He went on to say we get our roots achored where past generations fell away(grandpartents/lost loved ones) faith is transfered and if your roots weren't established in the Lord from past generations you can start it now.
By the blood, through the water & the cloud-follow the leading of the Lord.
Stones don't give in to preasure & God never changes...stones=tithing, prayer, church, fiath, holiness, moral purity, ext...-live it! Stones also rep. Paul, Peter, James, John ext..Prov 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmarks that thy fathers set & Jeremiah 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Make sure our lives are leading our children toward the stones. Follow the stones: Paul, Peter, James & John-path makers become path markers.
You have to follow holiness, it doesn't follow you...leave a stoney path.
Examples of people leaving a stoney path:
Preacher Tommy Branett & his son Matthew(dream center)
Preacher John Hagee & his son Matthew(pastor)
The Copelands, thier kids & grand kids
The point being follow the stones that have been set before you and follow thier paths. Don't entrust your marrige to someone who's never been married, you want to follow the advice of a christian couple who's been married 50 years and don't take advice on how to raise your children from someone who doesn't have them. The Bible has set before us great examples of people who trusted in the Lord. In following Him and His direction your future success will be ensured.
On our 1 hr. dirve home Michael & I talked about the way we are raising our children and the way we grew up. To sum it up we both feel that it's most important that they know the Lord and have a personal relationship with Him. When I say personal I mean that they love the Lord and know He loves them in return. That He is thier rock and that through Him they can do whatever His will is for thier lives, no matter what that might be. To us the most important thing we want our children to know & understand is that life isn't always easy. There will be hard times & important decisions to make, but they need to know the most important thing is to be true to the Lord and do whatever they feel He is asking them to do & not be worried about what other people might think or say. I want my kids to be who they know they are in Christ & share His love. I just really want them to have a firm foundation and unshakable faith in our GOD.
With that being said about our conversation Saturday night, I would like to share some of Pastor Franklin's message from this morning entitled How to ensure your future success. Scripture Joshua 4:6-9
Building a memorial to remind generations who got you where you are. We need to teach our kids about the Lord and what he's done and what he can do. He went on to say we get our roots achored where past generations fell away(grandpartents/lost loved ones) faith is transfered and if your roots weren't established in the Lord from past generations you can start it now.
By the blood, through the water & the cloud-follow the leading of the Lord.
Stones don't give in to preasure & God never changes...stones=tithing, prayer, church, fiath, holiness, moral purity, ext...-live it! Stones also rep. Paul, Peter, James, John ext..Prov 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmarks that thy fathers set & Jeremiah 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Make sure our lives are leading our children toward the stones. Follow the stones: Paul, Peter, James & John-path makers become path markers.
You have to follow holiness, it doesn't follow you...leave a stoney path.
Examples of people leaving a stoney path:
Preacher Tommy Branett & his son Matthew(dream center)
Preacher John Hagee & his son Matthew(pastor)
The Copelands, thier kids & grand kids
The point being follow the stones that have been set before you and follow thier paths. Don't entrust your marrige to someone who's never been married, you want to follow the advice of a christian couple who's been married 50 years and don't take advice on how to raise your children from someone who doesn't have them. The Bible has set before us great examples of people who trusted in the Lord. In following Him and His direction your future success will be ensured.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Day 35
Psa 33:21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Psa 51:1 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Psa. 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Pro. 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Pro 3:3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
Pro. 16:9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Pro. 23:26 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.
1 John 4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; forGod is love.
1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Day 34
Today while out shopping Michael & I decided to try out Whole Foods Market in Atl. We have been talking about all natural & organic foods for a few months now. Recently we watched a video on you tube called Food Inc. that showed how most people growing & raising our food are doing so via mass production which requires lots of chemicals and harsh living conditions/ treatment for the animals. In my opinion these chemicals & living conditions are effecting our food and our health. The mass production food is cheaper, yet it's not healthy at all. I can't help but wonder what the good Lord is thinking while He's watching His people these days....???
While shopping I was delighted to see all the natural/organic products. Thier is a large selection and varity in Whole Foods Market. The workers were delightful and the paper bags took be back in time. I just love this store. Above is a cerial...this brand made bread also. It's just really nice to have store that accomidates your belifs and needs. For more info on Whole Foods Market go to wholefoodsmarket.com...you can join them on facebook, read thier blog & find a store near you.Thursday, February 10, 2011
Day 33
Tonight all I have is a prayer....
I pray that I never think I am above something bad happening to me or my family. I never want to forget where I have been or what I came from/through. I don't want to take the little things in life for granted and I dare not think that I am so good that I will never do wrong/bad or think I am above another. I want to always forgive and be thoughtful and generous to everyone. I pray that I stay humble and thankful for everything, even the smallest things each of us tend to take for granted on a dialy basis...like having clean water or a healthy family. That I not be quick to judge and be slow to speak, unless the Lord has something He wishes to use me for. In that case I pray that I am quick to recognize His voice and obey. I thank you Lord for you directing my footsteps. I pray for your hedge of protection to be around our family. Thank you for your love and patience. In Jesus name, Amen.
I pray that I never think I am above something bad happening to me or my family. I never want to forget where I have been or what I came from/through. I don't want to take the little things in life for granted and I dare not think that I am so good that I will never do wrong/bad or think I am above another. I want to always forgive and be thoughtful and generous to everyone. I pray that I stay humble and thankful for everything, even the smallest things each of us tend to take for granted on a dialy basis...like having clean water or a healthy family. That I not be quick to judge and be slow to speak, unless the Lord has something He wishes to use me for. In that case I pray that I am quick to recognize His voice and obey. I thank you Lord for you directing my footsteps. I pray for your hedge of protection to be around our family. Thank you for your love and patience. In Jesus name, Amen.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Day 32-Aly's Birthday
Today our little angel Aly is 10 years old.
Time has flown by and I am just so thankful for our little blessings from God. We love our babies. This morning we woke early & gathered Aly's school work to take to Grannies. I cleaned while Aly did her school lesson. Then I did Aly & Grannies finger nails. While we were being girls, Michael & Eli took Daddy for his final chemo treatment. When they got back this afternoon we took Aly to see her Nany at Aunt Carol Gene's & we made her favorite cookie cake when we got home. Then Eli & Michael helped her make sand art she got from her Nan & Pop.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Day 31
Deut. 8: 3-4 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live. Thy raiment waxed not old, upon, thee, neither did thy foot swell, these forty years.
Gill Sutdy-Deu 8:3 And he humbled thee,.... Or afflicted thee with want of bread:
and suffered thee to hunger; that there might be an opportunity of showing his mercy, and exerting his power:
and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; a sort of food they had never seen before, and when they saw it, knew not what it was, but asked, what is it? Exo16:15. Thus the Lord humbles his people by his Spirit and grace, and brings them to see themselves to be in want, and creates in them desires after spiritual food, and feeds them with Christ the hidden manna, whose person, office, and grace, they were before ignorant of: that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only; which is the stay and staff of life, and which strengthens man's heart, and is the main support of it, being the ordinary and usual food man lives upon, and is put for all the rest: but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live: not so much by the food he eats as by the blessing of God upon it, and who can make one sort of food as effectual for such a purpose as another; for every creature of God is good being received with thankfulness, and sanctified by the word and prayer; and particularly he could and did make such light food as manna was to answer all the purposes of solid bread for the space of forty years in the wilderness; the Targum of Jonathan is,"but by all which is created by the Word of the Lord is the life of man;''which seems to agree with 1Ti 4:3,4 for the meaning is not that the Israelites in the wilderness, and when come into the land of Canaan, should not live by corporeal food only, but by obedience to the commands of God, by means of which they should continue under his protection, which was indeed their case; nor that man does not live in his body only by bread, but in his soul also by the word of God, and the doctrines of it, which is certainly true; spiritual men live a spiritual life on Christ, the Word of God, and bread of life, and on the Gospel and the truths of it, the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus, and are nourished up with the words of faith and sound doctrine, by means of which their spiritual life is supported and maintained; but this is not what is here intended.
Tonight in the one in a million study book this verse stood out to me...The begining where it says the Lord humbled them and showed that we are to live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord. It's just good stuff. I know that the Bible is God's word, but for some reason I find my self attracted to the words written in red...thier's just something about the blood of Jesus. I just pray that the Lord will contenue to lead and guide me into what He has for me. That I will be attentive, alert and obedient. In Jesus name, Amen!
Gill Sutdy-Deu 8:3 And he humbled thee,.... Or afflicted thee with want of bread:
and suffered thee to hunger; that there might be an opportunity of showing his mercy, and exerting his power:
and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; a sort of food they had never seen before, and when they saw it, knew not what it was, but asked, what is it? Exo16:15. Thus the Lord humbles his people by his Spirit and grace, and brings them to see themselves to be in want, and creates in them desires after spiritual food, and feeds them with Christ the hidden manna, whose person, office, and grace, they were before ignorant of: that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only; which is the stay and staff of life, and which strengthens man's heart, and is the main support of it, being the ordinary and usual food man lives upon, and is put for all the rest: but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live: not so much by the food he eats as by the blessing of God upon it, and who can make one sort of food as effectual for such a purpose as another; for every creature of God is good being received with thankfulness, and sanctified by the word and prayer; and particularly he could and did make such light food as manna was to answer all the purposes of solid bread for the space of forty years in the wilderness; the Targum of Jonathan is,"but by all which is created by the Word of the Lord is the life of man;''which seems to agree with 1Ti 4:3,4 for the meaning is not that the Israelites in the wilderness, and when come into the land of Canaan, should not live by corporeal food only, but by obedience to the commands of God, by means of which they should continue under his protection, which was indeed their case; nor that man does not live in his body only by bread, but in his soul also by the word of God, and the doctrines of it, which is certainly true; spiritual men live a spiritual life on Christ, the Word of God, and bread of life, and on the Gospel and the truths of it, the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus, and are nourished up with the words of faith and sound doctrine, by means of which their spiritual life is supported and maintained; but this is not what is here intended.
Tonight in the one in a million study book this verse stood out to me...The begining where it says the Lord humbled them and showed that we are to live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord. It's just good stuff. I know that the Bible is God's word, but for some reason I find my self attracted to the words written in red...thier's just something about the blood of Jesus. I just pray that the Lord will contenue to lead and guide me into what He has for me. That I will be attentive, alert and obedient. In Jesus name, Amen!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Day 30
Today I have thought about all that is going on in my life at this point...forgiveness, family sickness, home schooling, projects, housework, church, spiritual growth, relationships(mommy, wife, friend, grandaughter, daughter, sister, ext). Most days seem as if there isn't enough time to do what needs to be done in my house and I wonder how am I suppose to do all that needs to be done and do it effectively, the way the Lord would have it to be done. It's kind of over whelming at times. As I lay in my bed watching t.v. one simple word pops into my head, FOCUS. God is telling me I need to focus. I have to recognize what is most important and choose daily to focus on what the Lord has for me to do. I have had trouble focusing in the past due to all the chaos in my mind, now that most of it is clear I don't know where to start in just doing basic things. My mind and heart feel lighter and more free since day 27's entry. I know what to do, sometimes it's just hard to make yourself do something you aren't use to doing, especially if it's saying NO. It's almost as if my brain doesn't know what's going on since my mind is clear, thank be to God for a clearer mind. After so many years of captivity to negativity I really just don't know what to do with myself. Guess it's a good thing I know THE ONE who knows exactly what I need. I am just trusting the Lord to lead me into my destiny, I want all He has for me. Right now I am just so thankful for the blood of Jesus and what it's done for me. Gosh it feels so good to not be angry and bitter all the time. I feel so free, I could just cry. I am just so thankful to know that I am moving in the right direction with the Lord. He is ALL I need.
Psalm 27:4 says, "One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek; that I am dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in his temple."
Webster's Dictionary
FOCUS vb-1. to bring or come to a focus(ray of light) 2. CENTER(attention on a problem) 3. adjust the focus of
Light- in Strongs Hebrew & Greek Dictionaries G5457
φῶς = phōs = foce
From an obsoleteφάω phaō (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare G5316 and G5346); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative): - fire, light.
I couldn't find focus in the Bible, but center is used 3 times. Proverbs 4 really spoke to me and my situation...I know what to focus on, in the Bible Christ is referred to as, that Light, the Light exc...John 1:8 He(John the Baptist) was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst(center) of thine heart.
For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
Now this is how the Lord speaks to us...Thank you Jesus for an imtimate personal relationship. I love the Lord and how He works (O: My Lord is the CENTER(focus) of my life.
Psalm 27:4 says, "One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek; that I am dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in his temple."
Webster's Dictionary
FOCUS vb-1. to bring or come to a focus(ray of light) 2. CENTER(attention on a problem) 3. adjust the focus of
Light- in Strongs Hebrew & Greek Dictionaries G5457
φῶς = phōs = foce
From an obsoleteφάω phaō (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare G5316 and G5346); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative): - fire, light.
I couldn't find focus in the Bible, but center is used 3 times. Proverbs 4 really spoke to me and my situation...I know what to focus on, in the Bible Christ is referred to as, that Light, the Light exc...John 1:8 He(John the Baptist) was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst(center) of thine heart.
For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
Now this is how the Lord speaks to us...Thank you Jesus for an imtimate personal relationship. I love the Lord and how He works (O: My Lord is the CENTER(focus) of my life.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Day 29
Session 2-Welcome to the Wilderness (from the book One in a million...journey to your promised Land)
God often chooses for us the road we might not expect. A wilderness journey to give us opportunity to experience Him in a way we might miss in a place of ease and contentment. The question is will we follow God even if the way is difficult? Only whole hearted devotion ensured the Isrealites entrance into the promised land.
Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways my ways," declares the Lord.
Thier is a place of final decision where God lets us campout to consider the challange ahead. Whether He's asking us to stay in a rough marrige, to mother difficult children, accept singleness, to choose full-time ministry, let go of friendship, suffer illness or to navingate a situation we feel we can't survive, we have to decide if we will follow wher He is leading and trust Him. In this place we don't know all the details. Sometimes His way is: more challanging, lonely, more tedious, more costly or more indirect.
We can be certain God is looking our for our greater good. 1 Pet.1:6-7 "You may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so taht your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-may be proven genuine and may result in praise, glory & honor."
A VISION OF GOD IN THE DRY & DUSTY-Job 42:5 I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; But now my eyes see you.
Scripture reading Job 1 & 2 Job's relationship with God went from hearsay to one grounded in experience. The relationship got real deep and personal.
Psa. 145:17 The Lord is fightous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. -No matter where He takes us, our greater good is on His heart.
My prayer is that the Lord will allow me to see Him in everyday life. I want to stay close to the Lord and alert to His voice. I do fear sometimes where He might ask me to go or what He might want me to do. I have at times stopped studying His word in fear of what the knowledge I was recieving might mean. I pray that the fear will be removed and nothing but unshakable trust will remain. I pray for the strength to do whatever the Lord has planned for me. I know in Him I can do whatever He asks, I ask that my thoughts and flesh move out of the way and the Spirit will take over and move me as the Lord guides my every step. I am so thankful for the blood of Jesus and all it has accomplished for us all. I pray that the Lord will allow me to walk in all the power and authority He has given through the blood of His son, in all every facit of life(the good, the bad & the ugly). I want to be a true daughter in Christ & walk where He would have me to walk and take each step He asks of me. Not missing anything He has for me or anyone I meet on this journey with Him. I pray that my family will know the Lord in His intimacy, not just know His word or of Him, but for each of them to have the realtionship He desires with each of His children...In Jesus name I pray, AMEN.
God often chooses for us the road we might not expect. A wilderness journey to give us opportunity to experience Him in a way we might miss in a place of ease and contentment. The question is will we follow God even if the way is difficult? Only whole hearted devotion ensured the Isrealites entrance into the promised land.
Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways my ways," declares the Lord.
Thier is a place of final decision where God lets us campout to consider the challange ahead. Whether He's asking us to stay in a rough marrige, to mother difficult children, accept singleness, to choose full-time ministry, let go of friendship, suffer illness or to navingate a situation we feel we can't survive, we have to decide if we will follow wher He is leading and trust Him. In this place we don't know all the details. Sometimes His way is: more challanging, lonely, more tedious, more costly or more indirect.
We can be certain God is looking our for our greater good. 1 Pet.1:6-7 "You may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so taht your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-may be proven genuine and may result in praise, glory & honor."
A VISION OF GOD IN THE DRY & DUSTY-Job 42:5 I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; But now my eyes see you.
Scripture reading Job 1 & 2 Job's relationship with God went from hearsay to one grounded in experience. The relationship got real deep and personal.
Psa. 145:17 The Lord is fightous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. -No matter where He takes us, our greater good is on His heart.
My prayer is that the Lord will allow me to see Him in everyday life. I want to stay close to the Lord and alert to His voice. I do fear sometimes where He might ask me to go or what He might want me to do. I have at times stopped studying His word in fear of what the knowledge I was recieving might mean. I pray that the fear will be removed and nothing but unshakable trust will remain. I pray for the strength to do whatever the Lord has planned for me. I know in Him I can do whatever He asks, I ask that my thoughts and flesh move out of the way and the Spirit will take over and move me as the Lord guides my every step. I am so thankful for the blood of Jesus and all it has accomplished for us all. I pray that the Lord will allow me to walk in all the power and authority He has given through the blood of His son, in all every facit of life(the good, the bad & the ugly). I want to be a true daughter in Christ & walk where He would have me to walk and take each step He asks of me. Not missing anything He has for me or anyone I meet on this journey with Him. I pray that my family will know the Lord in His intimacy, not just know His word or of Him, but for each of them to have the realtionship He desires with each of His children...In Jesus name I pray, AMEN.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Day 28
God's work in us thus far isn't a box into which He will fit, but a slab upon which he will build. From, One in a million, journey to your promised land by Priscilla Shirer
"Don't let church obscure your view of God." -Tommy Tenny
At the end of session 1 we are asked to write a prayer asking the Lord to help us make wise decisions regarding relationships. For Him to bring people into our lives who will encourage and foster our persuit of God as we press onward to abundant life.
Lord I pray you will increase my knowledge and help me to make wise decisions regarding relationships, ones already existing and those to come. I ask that you will bring into our life people who will ecourage and foster our persuit of you as we press forward into your destiny. I thank you for your son and the sacrafice he made for us all. I pray that you will mold me and make me the person you invision, I know you see what I don't and that through you I can be much more than I could ever imagine. I want to be all you want me to be, use me up Lord. Thank you for growing me in knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Thank you for showing me THE way. In Jesus name, Amen.
"Don't let church obscure your view of God." -Tommy Tenny
At the end of session 1 we are asked to write a prayer asking the Lord to help us make wise decisions regarding relationships. For Him to bring people into our lives who will encourage and foster our persuit of God as we press onward to abundant life.
Lord I pray you will increase my knowledge and help me to make wise decisions regarding relationships, ones already existing and those to come. I ask that you will bring into our life people who will ecourage and foster our persuit of you as we press forward into your destiny. I thank you for your son and the sacrafice he made for us all. I pray that you will mold me and make me the person you invision, I know you see what I don't and that through you I can be much more than I could ever imagine. I want to be all you want me to be, use me up Lord. Thank you for growing me in knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Thank you for showing me THE way. In Jesus name, Amen.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Day 27
When I started supper a few minutes ago, I found myself reflecting on some of my many moments in life that go through my mind on a daily basis. Many times these memories set me off, I go into a negative attitude and relive the bad times and the feelings tend to bombard me and it is as if I am reliving it all over again. I tend to pull away from the person or people from specific memories and be hateful or start an arguement. In searching myself and asking myself the question "How do you forgive someone of something you feel they aren't really sorry for or haven't really apolagized?" All I could think about is how I had reacted in the same situation(bec. I have been in the same place), I thought about how sorry and broken I was in my apology and how they had to know I was truely sorry and I meant I was sorry with out a doubt with all my heart. Then the Lord spoke to me and said..."This person isn't you, no two people are the same and will react to things in the same way. This person may really believe they have apolagized & in thier mind/heart they have done thier part...yet you are sitting back expecting what you'd consider a true heart felt apology." BAM, he hit the nail on the head, in my judgement I was holding myself and someone else captive. Then the Lord said.."What if you never get it, which is highly likely. Is your peace of mind and happiness really worth dependance upon someone eleses actions of not meeting your requirements or idea of sincerity?" WOW, what now....sounds like it's time to let go & move on to me. There is alot more to this story & situation than most know, the matter isn't minor it was serious and many emotions and feelings always surface at the mere thought of it...I once heard someone say that they could forgive, but they'd never forge the memory. But, I heard a preacher once say that the memory will always be there(it's a part of you and shows your growth in the Lord), but the pain doesn't have to stay.
That is my prayer for me...I want to forgive myself for holding this person captive for so long and living in so much hurt. Waiting for an apology that I myself would have given. I pray that this person will forgive me for holding on to things for my own selfish reasons. The punishment went both ways inward(in myself daily) and outward(toward that person in actions and attitudes). I am thankful for my wonderful Lord and Savior for guideing me into His destiny and I know that through the blood of Jesus my life is moving in the right direction. I am moving toward my I must that the Lord has for me...my destiny is in His hands. In Jesus name, AMEN.
That is my prayer for me...I want to forgive myself for holding this person captive for so long and living in so much hurt. Waiting for an apology that I myself would have given. I pray that this person will forgive me for holding on to things for my own selfish reasons. The punishment went both ways inward(in myself daily) and outward(toward that person in actions and attitudes). I am thankful for my wonderful Lord and Savior for guideing me into His destiny and I know that through the blood of Jesus my life is moving in the right direction. I am moving toward my I must that the Lord has for me...my destiny is in His hands. In Jesus name, AMEN.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Day 26
After tonightes study I can see that when I focus on bad things going on and complain it causes me to overlook alot of the good. And in concentrating on the bad/negative it's easy to not recognize when the Lord is trying to show you something and help you make changes. We get so use to living our lives a certain way, we like being comfortable in our lives and don't like changes, rather it needs to be a change in ourselves or life style. I am eager to listen & follow the Lord through what changes He is wanting for me (O:
May we desire God's ways above all else. May our hearts ring with the song of David in Psa. 84:1-2: "How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts! My soul longed & even yearned for the courts of the LORD; My heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God."
May we desire God's ways above all else. May our hearts ring with the song of David in Psa. 84:1-2: "How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts! My soul longed & even yearned for the courts of the LORD; My heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God."
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Day 25
Today has been a good day. Michael worked till 7 this a.m. in the storm and slept through most of the day. The kids & I did school work. This afternoon I started listening to a series of messages by Creflo Dollar on the Blood of Jesus...talking about some good stuff. This entry will be short because all I have to say is I believe God's Word and I know the Lord is working in me. He has made it clear that through the blood of Jesus and truely believing His Word all my stuff is taken care of. This Bible study and CD series are both a God send. It's so amazing how the Lord works & know just what you need. I am learning about appropriating the blood of Jesus and not just knowing His word, but believing His Word and activating His power in life. In the CD's it talks about what we were given access to through the blood of Jesus. I just listened to the introduction, but I know this will be amazing information. Creflo talks about how the devil doesn't want us knowing about what the blood of Jesus is, has done, or what it can do. I have been telling myself all day...I believe I recieve my mind healing through the blood of Jesus, and I know the Lord is guiding me & I am well on my way to wholeness. How do I know, well because the Lord has never let me down and has always done what He's shown me. This afternoon we had our taxes done & I believed we'd recieve the biggest refund we ever have through the blood of Jesus, and glory to God we did! We are just so blessed and so thankful for our Lord. His Word is all truth...I believe every word of it & I beleive I recieve my healing, peace, blessings & all He has for our family through the blood of Jesus. Jesus's blood did far more than we realize and we have access to the Father through it, not because of anything we have done or because we do or don't diserve it because of our actions(good or bad). But only by the BLOOD of Jesus. We are granted unlimited access through the blood to God and He see's and hears us because of the blood of His son, Jesus. I believe I recieve all I need to get where the Lord wants me through the blood of Jesus. I am trusting Him through my growth, He is leading me into my destiny.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Day 24-Aly's B-Day shopping
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