I was in conversation with a friend recently and we were talking about weight, of course what girls don’t, weight and shopping for clothes was the conversation of choice. Anyways, what I realized is no matter how many people tell you, you look fabulous, until you believe it for yourself it’s not reality. Let’s face it girls- you know this to be true. We have to be comfortable in our own skin. This is the same with the blessings in our lives and our walk with God. Until we see and experience it as reality for ourselves, it won’t be real- no one else can do this for us.
We are all blessed; the key is recognizing the blessings all around us. We have been taught to believe when one thing bad goes wrong to see it as a hurt, pain, a step back, God must not care but in reality if we allow God to finish what he started, without getting in the way, the blessings that will come out of it- wow! I can type and list many of blessings in my life and it would be an incredibly long list. But this would prove nothing to anyone else accept for me. We MUST experience within ourselves to fully grasp it. And until we are completely willing to give God 100% of our situations that seem ‘horrible’ we cannot fully understand the peace and grace that God offers us.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
I'll Stand & Enough
Not sure how to get the video on here... heres the link- Love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll Stand By Kendall Payne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGWZEvgTiyI
Enough by Barlow Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfdUGF8C4s4
Apparently you can't just click on them either- copy and paste! Enjoy, hope you are moved by the spirit.
I'll Stand By Kendall Payne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGWZEvgTiyI
Enough by Barlow Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfdUGF8C4s4
Apparently you can't just click on them either- copy and paste! Enjoy, hope you are moved by the spirit.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
31 days, 31 Chapters.... To Walk in Fear of the Lord
I am beginning to prepare for my exciting journey in March, 31 Days of March and 31 chapters of Proverbs. When God first place this new adventure on my heart I began by reading the “Introduction to Proverbs” I have definitely learned that the time, setting, author and theme have a tremendous impact on me when I am reading a new book in God’s word.
Proverbs:
Author: Primarily King Solomon and other wise men
Audience: The people of Israel
Date: Primarily during Solomon’s reign (970-930 B.C.)
Theme: Proverbs describes the importance of living wisely and in the fear of the Lord as opposed to following the seductive path of folly.
After reading this, specifically the theme- woot woot!!!! - That sounds fantastic!! I have done studies on ‘Fear of the Lord”, “Wisdom vs. Knowledge” ** But I am overly excited about buckling down and seeing what the wise book of Proverbs has to offer me…. So for the 31 days of March that we are blessed with, I am committed to reading a chapter a day and blogging what God is showing me! YES- can March come quicker please!!!!
If you would like to take this challenge with me- that would be fabulous. I do have a blog site set up, there will be a daily proposed question from that day’s reading-email me if you want to dig in with a group of young ladies and enjoy daily interaction with fellow sisters in Christ. (Or men you never know who God will place this study on their heart)
God always takes the extra mile with us- are you willing to return the favor???
Proverbs:
Author: Primarily King Solomon and other wise men
Audience: The people of Israel
Date: Primarily during Solomon’s reign (970-930 B.C.)
Theme: Proverbs describes the importance of living wisely and in the fear of the Lord as opposed to following the seductive path of folly.
After reading this, specifically the theme- woot woot!!!! - That sounds fantastic!! I have done studies on ‘Fear of the Lord”, “Wisdom vs. Knowledge” ** But I am overly excited about buckling down and seeing what the wise book of Proverbs has to offer me…. So for the 31 days of March that we are blessed with, I am committed to reading a chapter a day and blogging what God is showing me! YES- can March come quicker please!!!!
If you would like to take this challenge with me- that would be fabulous. I do have a blog site set up, there will be a daily proposed question from that day’s reading-email me if you want to dig in with a group of young ladies and enjoy daily interaction with fellow sisters in Christ. (Or men you never know who God will place this study on their heart)
God always takes the extra mile with us- are you willing to return the favor???
Thursday, February 11, 2010
My Weary Heart...
My heart has grown very weary over a couple situations going on in my life right now. Everyday I finding myself being reminded to, “trust God.” Jeremiahs 29: God's Decree! 10-11This is God's Word on the subject: "As soon as Babylon's seventy years are up and not a day before, I'll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. 12"When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I'll listen. 13-14"When you come looking for me, you'll find me. "Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I'll make sure you won't be disappointed." God's Decree.
Here’s what Satan wants, he wants us to think that we made wrong choices… He wants us to question our call and what we are doing and he WILL do it any way he can. I am going to boldly choose to approach Gods throne, knowing he is there waiting for me.
*Hebrews 4:16 (New International Version) 16Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
* Joshua 1:9 (New International Version) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
So here I am sitting here typing, screaming inside my head! And rebuking Satan in Jesus Name from all aspects of my life- because one thing I do know Is God is the one sitting on the throne – he is the one that is victorious in the end!
I feel like David in the book of Psalms:
*Psalm 43:1 Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; rescue me from deceitful and wicked men.
*Psalm 35:24 Vindicate me in your righteousness, O LORD my God; do not let them gloat over me.
*Psalm 26:1 [ Of David. ] Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
*Psalm 54:1 Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might.
I read these passages and I am completely humbled and broken- I cry out to my God who wants to the best for my family - I am willing to ask, “Show me where I have been unfaithful? I will fix it- I’ll make every part of me right with you!”
My load is heavy- the burden is weighing me down- I know you can restore me!
*Matthew 11:30 (The Message) 28-30"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep Company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
I want; I desire to feel the rhythm of your grace in these specific areas of my life!! May everything that is connected with me and my family flourish in your name and be claimed with God’s power and mercy!
Here’s what Satan wants, he wants us to think that we made wrong choices… He wants us to question our call and what we are doing and he WILL do it any way he can. I am going to boldly choose to approach Gods throne, knowing he is there waiting for me.
*Hebrews 4:16 (New International Version) 16Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
* Joshua 1:9 (New International Version) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
So here I am sitting here typing, screaming inside my head! And rebuking Satan in Jesus Name from all aspects of my life- because one thing I do know Is God is the one sitting on the throne – he is the one that is victorious in the end!
I feel like David in the book of Psalms:
*Psalm 43:1 Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; rescue me from deceitful and wicked men.
*Psalm 35:24 Vindicate me in your righteousness, O LORD my God; do not let them gloat over me.
*Psalm 26:1 [ Of David. ] Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
*Psalm 54:1 Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might.
I read these passages and I am completely humbled and broken- I cry out to my God who wants to the best for my family - I am willing to ask, “Show me where I have been unfaithful? I will fix it- I’ll make every part of me right with you!”
My load is heavy- the burden is weighing me down- I know you can restore me!
*Matthew 11:30 (The Message) 28-30"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep Company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
I want; I desire to feel the rhythm of your grace in these specific areas of my life!! May everything that is connected with me and my family flourish in your name and be claimed with God’s power and mercy!
Monday, February 8, 2010
It's Been Awhile...
I haven’t blog in a while; I have had lack of inspiration, letting my own feeling get in the way. I refuse to publish a blog that comes from me and my emotions.
If you know my family well, you know that we are in the midst of a lot of unknowns, which is very difficult. It’s hard to plan anything or commit when have no idea what our schedule will look like.
In the midst of our craziness, the one thing that keeps us afloat is knowing that we serve a God who is always there. Even when it feels like he’s left us, he is ALWAYS there. All I have to do is find him or listen and he is there as clear as the sunshine (In Arizona). This is the hope that I carry in my pocket that keeps me pushing on, over the mountains- and holy cow do these mountains feel huge.
Philippians 3:12-14 (New International Version)
Pressing on Toward the Goal
12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
If there are ‘mountains’ in your life- bathe in these verses. Life is difficult even as a believer but what I do know is God has laid the path and conquered the mountains for us already, all we have to do is recognize it.
Psalm 116 (the Message)
1-6 I love God because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy.
He listened so intently
as I laid out my case before him.
Death stared me in the face,
hell was hard on my heels.
Up against it, I didn't know which way to turn;
then I called out to God for help:
"Please, God!" I cried out.
"Save my life!"
God is gracious—it is he who makes things right,
our most compassionate God.
God takes the side of the helpless;
when I was at the end of my rope, he saved me.
In the midst of climbing your mountain I challenge you to stop today and find God- he’s there waiting.
If you know my family well, you know that we are in the midst of a lot of unknowns, which is very difficult. It’s hard to plan anything or commit when have no idea what our schedule will look like.
In the midst of our craziness, the one thing that keeps us afloat is knowing that we serve a God who is always there. Even when it feels like he’s left us, he is ALWAYS there. All I have to do is find him or listen and he is there as clear as the sunshine (In Arizona). This is the hope that I carry in my pocket that keeps me pushing on, over the mountains- and holy cow do these mountains feel huge.
Philippians 3:12-14 (New International Version)
Pressing on Toward the Goal
12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
If there are ‘mountains’ in your life- bathe in these verses. Life is difficult even as a believer but what I do know is God has laid the path and conquered the mountains for us already, all we have to do is recognize it.
Psalm 116 (the Message)
1-6 I love God because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy.
He listened so intently
as I laid out my case before him.
Death stared me in the face,
hell was hard on my heels.
Up against it, I didn't know which way to turn;
then I called out to God for help:
"Please, God!" I cried out.
"Save my life!"
God is gracious—it is he who makes things right,
our most compassionate God.
God takes the side of the helpless;
when I was at the end of my rope, he saved me.
In the midst of climbing your mountain I challenge you to stop today and find God- he’s there waiting.
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