Sunday, January 18, 2009
God is still in the miracle business!!!!
The Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl. With this one event, you just gotta know that all things are possible if you only believe!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Desires of your heart!
Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:4
What does your heart desire? Is it wealth? Is it health?
For me:
1. for my children to be happy and healthy and walk with God.
2. For my Dad and Step mom to have health and happiness.
3. To discover my destiny.
4. To be able to ride my bike.
5. To have a loving relationship.
I wanted to ride my bike and I feared that my bad shoulders would not let me ride again. But God is good, and I rode today for the first time since September. I was so happy to be outside with the wind flowing through my helmet, looking at the mountains. I felt such joy! I felt like myself again.
If you had to list the 5 desires of your heart, what would be on your list?
and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:4
What does your heart desire? Is it wealth? Is it health?
For me:
1. for my children to be happy and healthy and walk with God.
2. For my Dad and Step mom to have health and happiness.
3. To discover my destiny.
4. To be able to ride my bike.
5. To have a loving relationship.
I wanted to ride my bike and I feared that my bad shoulders would not let me ride again. But God is good, and I rode today for the first time since September. I was so happy to be outside with the wind flowing through my helmet, looking at the mountains. I felt such joy! I felt like myself again.
If you had to list the 5 desires of your heart, what would be on your list?
Monday, January 5, 2009
Is your stomach your God???
...their god is their stomach... Philippians 3:19
I started my fast today. Fasting can really make you lean on Jesus, particularly when that caffeine headache kicks in on day 3, along with the gastro-intestinal distress. But it purges in more ways than on. Last year, I found so many hidden issues that I needed to deal with...my children, my ex-husbands, my body image issues, my fear of being single. I felt God speak to me, for every where I turned on Bible verse popped up for me over and over again...Philippians 3:13-14, this one thing I do, forgetting what it behind.....I had to stop beating myself up for the mistakes of my past. I needed to be free from the shame and the guilt. I learned that it is a journey, a process, and not always a linear one.
What are my motives for fasting this year?
I feel that God has place greatness in each of us, and during this fast, I hope to discover my destiny. I want to discover God's purpose and destiny in my life. I think about Grandma Moses, who started painting in her 70s. She didn't put a time limit on God. She had a vision, she had a plan.
For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. Habbakkuk 2:3
I will also pray for my children's salvation. I told God that I'm not leaving till all my children are saved. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15
I will pray for our nation. What an historic day it will be when Obama is sworn in as our president. He isn't the savior, there is only one, he will make mistakes. But it speaks volumes about our nation, as we start to look beyond race and look toward hope. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
I will pray for my state government. We are running out of money, but yet there is so much work.
I do have a selfish motive, weight loss. Losing a few pounds is a side benefit, but a good one, so that I won't make my stomach my God.
I looked back at my blog and had to laugh at some of my experiences during last year's fast. I know what to expect and it won't be easy. But most things that are worth it aren't easy. God has been so good to me in the last year, how could I not make this small sacrifice?
I started my fast today. Fasting can really make you lean on Jesus, particularly when that caffeine headache kicks in on day 3, along with the gastro-intestinal distress. But it purges in more ways than on. Last year, I found so many hidden issues that I needed to deal with...my children, my ex-husbands, my body image issues, my fear of being single. I felt God speak to me, for every where I turned on Bible verse popped up for me over and over again...Philippians 3:13-14, this one thing I do, forgetting what it behind.....I had to stop beating myself up for the mistakes of my past. I needed to be free from the shame and the guilt. I learned that it is a journey, a process, and not always a linear one.
What are my motives for fasting this year?
I feel that God has place greatness in each of us, and during this fast, I hope to discover my destiny. I want to discover God's purpose and destiny in my life. I think about Grandma Moses, who started painting in her 70s. She didn't put a time limit on God. She had a vision, she had a plan.
For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. Habbakkuk 2:3
I will also pray for my children's salvation. I told God that I'm not leaving till all my children are saved. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15
I will pray for our nation. What an historic day it will be when Obama is sworn in as our president. He isn't the savior, there is only one, he will make mistakes. But it speaks volumes about our nation, as we start to look beyond race and look toward hope. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
I will pray for my state government. We are running out of money, but yet there is so much work.
I do have a selfish motive, weight loss. Losing a few pounds is a side benefit, but a good one, so that I won't make my stomach my God.
I looked back at my blog and had to laugh at some of my experiences during last year's fast. I know what to expect and it won't be easy. But most things that are worth it aren't easy. God has been so good to me in the last year, how could I not make this small sacrifice?
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Go 'head, it's your birthday!!!!
Well thank the Lord, I've made it another year. And what a year it has been! I am thankful to have my health, my portion of wealth and good friends. I just stumbled back home from next door after drinking champagne. I had lunch with a girlfriend and coffee with my 2 other fabulous ladies. All in all it's been a relaxing day. A perfect day for fellowship and to prepare to fast.
My church is calling for a 21 day fast, the Daniel Fast. It is a modified fast, abstaining from meat, dairy, caffeine, sugar, eating only fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts. I remember last year, I thought I could never live without meat, but I found myself set free. Caffeine is another issue, but I'm hoping for a breakthrough in that area as well. Fasting is a way of recalibrating, spending time with God, figuring out what is truly important in life. I am still praying for my children's salvation, particularly my daughter. I am seeking God's direction and God's will for my life.I also need healing from my past. I know from past experience that I will face some challenges in the next 21 days, the enemy seeks to separate us from God, but I'll have none of it!! I am going to put on the armor and resist the enemy.
"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." Ephesians 6:11-13
My church is calling for a 21 day fast, the Daniel Fast. It is a modified fast, abstaining from meat, dairy, caffeine, sugar, eating only fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts. I remember last year, I thought I could never live without meat, but I found myself set free. Caffeine is another issue, but I'm hoping for a breakthrough in that area as well. Fasting is a way of recalibrating, spending time with God, figuring out what is truly important in life. I am still praying for my children's salvation, particularly my daughter. I am seeking God's direction and God's will for my life.I also need healing from my past. I know from past experience that I will face some challenges in the next 21 days, the enemy seeks to separate us from God, but I'll have none of it!! I am going to put on the armor and resist the enemy.
"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." Ephesians 6:11-13
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Beginnings
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17
A new year! We all make resolutions, but studies show we fall off the wagon. The reasons: we try the same old same old and we try to do it alone. But we are not alone, for we have the One who can change us, help us with our resolve. In fact, religion contributes to self control, which is necessary to keep resolutions.
The last year has been an interesting one. I became single, I learned to stand up to bullies, I learned that I could live alone and "gasp" like it. I had triumphs (divorce was finally over) and loss (my precious kitty, Jessie). I had injury (surgery) and healing (restoring relationships with my children).
As the new year dawns and I become another year older (Jan. 4), I long for peace and serenity in my life. The last year has helped me to focus on what is really important in life. The last year has helped me to learn to release those things I cannot change.
Out with the old!
In with the new. It is now time to refocus and redouble my efforts to live a true, authentic life. It's time to break out and live the life that God intended me to live.
A new year! We all make resolutions, but studies show we fall off the wagon. The reasons: we try the same old same old and we try to do it alone. But we are not alone, for we have the One who can change us, help us with our resolve. In fact, religion contributes to self control, which is necessary to keep resolutions.
The last year has been an interesting one. I became single, I learned to stand up to bullies, I learned that I could live alone and "gasp" like it. I had triumphs (divorce was finally over) and loss (my precious kitty, Jessie). I had injury (surgery) and healing (restoring relationships with my children).
As the new year dawns and I become another year older (Jan. 4), I long for peace and serenity in my life. The last year has helped me to focus on what is really important in life. The last year has helped me to learn to release those things I cannot change.
Out with the old!
In with the new. It is now time to refocus and redouble my efforts to live a true, authentic life. It's time to break out and live the life that God intended me to live.
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