Why, even all the hairs on your head have been counted! Stop being afraid. You are worth more than a bunch of sparrows. Luke 12:7
This verse is echoing in my head... because God knows every little detail about our lives... and He cares about every one of them.
This past weekend, my beautiful and amazing daughter married the love of her life. We had a beautiful ceremony and the love and goodness of the Father shown all through it. God Himself orchestrated their entire relationship, and it was a beautiful beginning for the happy couple!
Still in all the joy I have for her, today, I sit here and wonder, how does a mom handle the sudden change in life. All these years, preparing, teaching, laughing, secrets, heartaches, midnight talks, tears - everything that a mom and daughter enjoy year after year, and then in a matter of moments... she belongs to someone else, in a new home and new life.
Now, I do realize that she is still my daughter, and we have more amazing times ahead. But for now, this mom, really misses her daughter, and kissing her good night, seeing her face in the morning, and knowing where she is and what she is doing, and hearing all the details.
Today, I find peace in this scripture... that even if "mom" isn't there, He knows and cares and sees every little moment of her life, and I can rest. I do not (and should not) fear, because God is with her always. If He cares about the birds of the air, He cares a million times more for her (and me) and for every emotion and feeling that we are walking through.
Father, I'm so glad that you watch over your kids. I'm so glad that you watch over "my" kids that you entrusted to me long ago. I have no doubt that You are beside my precious girl today and every day, and beside this mom, who in her joy, still hurts from the missing. You know it all. You are a good Father!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Listen Wisely
6 I’m surprised that you’re so quickly deserting Christ, who called you in his kindness, to follow a different kind of good news. 7 But
what some people are calling good news is not really good news at all.
They are confusing you. They want to distort the Good News about Christ. - Galatians 1:6-7
The Galatians are receiving a warning, to be aware!
I love to read. I especially love to read books written by pastor's and christian laymen in ministry. I love that so much insight can be given to me by others. But sometimes, I get into a book that everyone has "raved" about, and realize... wow... something is just not right here.
I believe that in today's society where there are so many "flavor's" of Christianity, I must be careful what I set my mind on when reading. And even more so, I must be cautious of what is being taught to my own children. We must be diligent to compare everything by the one standard that never changes - the Word of God.
Jesus, I am so thankful for so many Godly writers, and for their passion to share Your word. Please help me to be wise and make good choices in what I read. Help me to understand, just because it is the latest and greatest, that it may just not hold up to the test of Your sacred Word. And my YOUR Word, always be my first focus! Amen
The Galatians are receiving a warning, to be aware!
I love to read. I especially love to read books written by pastor's and christian laymen in ministry. I love that so much insight can be given to me by others. But sometimes, I get into a book that everyone has "raved" about, and realize... wow... something is just not right here.
I believe that in today's society where there are so many "flavor's" of Christianity, I must be careful what I set my mind on when reading. And even more so, I must be cautious of what is being taught to my own children. We must be diligent to compare everything by the one standard that never changes - the Word of God.
Jesus, I am so thankful for so many Godly writers, and for their passion to share Your word. Please help me to be wise and make good choices in what I read. Help me to understand, just because it is the latest and greatest, that it may just not hold up to the test of Your sacred Word. And my YOUR Word, always be my first focus! Amen
Friday, January 4, 2013
Asking for Prayer
....He hears the prayers of righteous people. Prov 15:29
In the past few days I had to make a decision. I have a family member who has chosen an "alternative" lifestyle. He is a very close family member.
I have not seen him is over six years, and most of my children have never met him. It's been mostly my choice.... He isn't very fond of me - I'm his "crazy christian sister".
I'm also the mother of some precious children, including boys. I have kept this door shut for a long time... and I believe my choice has been best for my family.
I was in desperate need of prayer. I needed peace. I needed to know someone was praying spiritual protection for my kids. I needed to know that God has this all, and people I knew that really "had His ear" was in the middle of it.
So I sent a message to many of my Warrior friends. Some knew what was going on, some didn't and just knew to pray. I received so many responses, words of encouragements, scriptures to stand on, and more.
I know that God hears every prayer I pray. I know that He cares about me and my family more than anyone ever will. I know that He is always with me. But.... there is something special about knowing that at a particular time, when you need it the most, you are being lifted up to the Father by other people.
Moses needed people to lift his arms, the Word speaks of where 2 or 3 agree... and so many more places where God's people supported and prayed for each other........ it is scriptural.
Not everyone has to know your "business"... maybe only a few really close Warriors may know, others just know to pray........... But when we fail to ask for prayer, when we try to make it alone, when we try to take care of everything ourselves, we are missing out. There is strength and PEACE in the multitude of praying people! I am so thankful for that.
If you do not have at least one or two people that you can share needs with, that you can call on at any moment and know they are going to STORM HEAVEN for you, I pray that you find them. I pray that God will make these types of people plain to you. Pray for God to send them your way........ BE ONE for someone else who is in need. It is so, so good!
By the way... I went to see this family member, and my children came too. The moment I pulled in the drive, my Pastor's wife text me... Praying Now! Oh what peace. The visit was calm and just peaceful. I pray that whether this person every listens to me, that the Light of Christ that shone from my children was enough to pierce the darkness. That for just a moment, the love and compassion that Jesus gives to the lost, was shown fiercely through the smiles and laughter of my children. God uses the smallest sometimes, to do the greatest things! God is so good!
In the past few days I had to make a decision. I have a family member who has chosen an "alternative" lifestyle. He is a very close family member.
I have not seen him is over six years, and most of my children have never met him. It's been mostly my choice.... He isn't very fond of me - I'm his "crazy christian sister".
I'm also the mother of some precious children, including boys. I have kept this door shut for a long time... and I believe my choice has been best for my family.
I was in desperate need of prayer. I needed peace. I needed to know someone was praying spiritual protection for my kids. I needed to know that God has this all, and people I knew that really "had His ear" was in the middle of it.
So I sent a message to many of my Warrior friends. Some knew what was going on, some didn't and just knew to pray. I received so many responses, words of encouragements, scriptures to stand on, and more.
I know that God hears every prayer I pray. I know that He cares about me and my family more than anyone ever will. I know that He is always with me. But.... there is something special about knowing that at a particular time, when you need it the most, you are being lifted up to the Father by other people.
Moses needed people to lift his arms, the Word speaks of where 2 or 3 agree... and so many more places where God's people supported and prayed for each other........ it is scriptural.
Not everyone has to know your "business"... maybe only a few really close Warriors may know, others just know to pray........... But when we fail to ask for prayer, when we try to make it alone, when we try to take care of everything ourselves, we are missing out. There is strength and PEACE in the multitude of praying people! I am so thankful for that.
If you do not have at least one or two people that you can share needs with, that you can call on at any moment and know they are going to STORM HEAVEN for you, I pray that you find them. I pray that God will make these types of people plain to you. Pray for God to send them your way........ BE ONE for someone else who is in need. It is so, so good!
By the way... I went to see this family member, and my children came too. The moment I pulled in the drive, my Pastor's wife text me... Praying Now! Oh what peace. The visit was calm and just peaceful. I pray that whether this person every listens to me, that the Light of Christ that shone from my children was enough to pierce the darkness. That for just a moment, the love and compassion that Jesus gives to the lost, was shown fiercely through the smiles and laughter of my children. God uses the smallest sometimes, to do the greatest things! God is so good!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Peace
After writing my blog for the 1st, God lovingly showed me my "theme" and the scripture for it for 2013.
He did not promise my year would be easy. He did not promise that we would not struggle with even new hardships and changed. But He did tell me, He is there, and He is my peace.
He did not promise my year would be easy. He did not promise that we would not struggle with even new hardships and changed. But He did tell me, He is there, and He is my peace.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
2013 - A new year....
The Lord will give power to his people.
The Lord will bless his people with peace. (Ps 29:11)
It is hard to believe another year had come to an end, and a new one has begun!
Last year held so many challenges for my family. So many changes, and we are still working through setting a schedule and organize our time with school and just "life". But I know we will find it soon.
God has taught me so much over 2012, about relying on Him. My plans are dust to Him, I'm grasping that! (Regardless of how hard I struggle with it.) Only He knows what the path my life and the life of my family will take.
All I can do is stay in His Word, pray for His .Wisdom, and keep my eyes on Him. I can rest when I do those things. When life get's too busy with "my stuff" to give Him the time needed, everything is torn apart, and I stress. It is only through a close and intimate walk with Him, that I can just relax and know that He has all things for my good in the works, even when it is NOTHIN, like what I had planned.
Why do we find it so hard, to simply trust that God knows what is best for us? Why do we try to do it our way so often, only to fail? How much hurt and pain would we go without, if we just learned to walk beside Him and listen?
This change of course for me, my life and my family is not over, there are still so many unknowns just around every bend, so for 2013, my goal is to daily learn to rest in His promises. I want peace to rule in my life like never before. I want His peace and rest to saturate my life.
I long to be closer to my Savior in 2013... and to see my family grow closer in the process. I know I have little eyes watching me, and although they know I am human, and I fail, they do watch my relationship with Jesus. May my feet never lead them astray.
Jesus, it is at Your feet, that I find rest and perfect peace. May this year, be set in motion with me at Your feet, and in Your presence. For everything in my life depends on it. Amen.
The Lord will bless his people with peace. (Ps 29:11)
It is hard to believe another year had come to an end, and a new one has begun!
Last year held so many challenges for my family. So many changes, and we are still working through setting a schedule and organize our time with school and just "life". But I know we will find it soon.
God has taught me so much over 2012, about relying on Him. My plans are dust to Him, I'm grasping that! (Regardless of how hard I struggle with it.) Only He knows what the path my life and the life of my family will take.
All I can do is stay in His Word, pray for His .Wisdom, and keep my eyes on Him. I can rest when I do those things. When life get's too busy with "my stuff" to give Him the time needed, everything is torn apart, and I stress. It is only through a close and intimate walk with Him, that I can just relax and know that He has all things for my good in the works, even when it is NOTHIN, like what I had planned.
Why do we find it so hard, to simply trust that God knows what is best for us? Why do we try to do it our way so often, only to fail? How much hurt and pain would we go without, if we just learned to walk beside Him and listen?
This change of course for me, my life and my family is not over, there are still so many unknowns just around every bend, so for 2013, my goal is to daily learn to rest in His promises. I want peace to rule in my life like never before. I want His peace and rest to saturate my life.
I long to be closer to my Savior in 2013... and to see my family grow closer in the process. I know I have little eyes watching me, and although they know I am human, and I fail, they do watch my relationship with Jesus. May my feet never lead them astray.
Jesus, it is at Your feet, that I find rest and perfect peace. May this year, be set in motion with me at Your feet, and in Your presence. For everything in my life depends on it. Amen.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
My Top 10 Reads of 2012
My family blessed me with a Kindle Fire this year, and I was so very excited!!!
I have always loved to read, so this was a FABULOUS gift for me!!!
Here is a list (in no particular order) of my top 10 books I read this year!
1. Lioness Arising - Wake Up And Change Your World (Lisa Bevere)
2. Warrior Chicks - (Holly Wagner)
3. The Centurions Wife - (Janette Oke)
4. Fear of the Lord - (John Bevere)
5. Relentless - The Power You Need, To Never Give Up (John Bevere)
6. Women Are Kingmakers - (Wellington Boone)
7. One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are (Ann Voskamp)
8. Praying Circles Around Your Children (Mark Batterson)
9. Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together (Driscoll)
10. The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God (John Eldridge)
So many of these are worth the time!
I love my Kindle and I'm so excited for the list of books I already have for next year!
I have always loved to read, so this was a FABULOUS gift for me!!!
Here is a list (in no particular order) of my top 10 books I read this year!
1. Lioness Arising - Wake Up And Change Your World (Lisa Bevere)
2. Warrior Chicks - (Holly Wagner)
3. The Centurions Wife - (Janette Oke)
4. Fear of the Lord - (John Bevere)
5. Relentless - The Power You Need, To Never Give Up (John Bevere)
6. Women Are Kingmakers - (Wellington Boone)
7. One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are (Ann Voskamp)
8. Praying Circles Around Your Children (Mark Batterson)
9. Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together (Driscoll)
10. The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God (John Eldridge)
So many of these are worth the time!
I love my Kindle and I'm so excited for the list of books I already have for next year!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
It's Almost Christmas Time....
A young woman, became a mother before a wife, all in God's great plan.
A young man, became an earthly father of the Child of God.
A young couple, with so little, trusted in a plan that was beyond what either could imagine.
A baby came down, birthed into life and He would chang the world.
A manger was all He had, but it was a throne in disguise.
Shepherds and Wise Men traveled to find this baby.
It was a baby that changed everything.
Friday, November 30, 2012
30 Days of Thanksgiving "Catch Up"
Day 13 - Guess I missed this one... but I am
thankful for the heritage of Godly women in my family. Thankful that I
was taught about Jesus and His love for me very early. I saw my
grandmother, great aunt, and my mom live a life of faith and strength.
Such a blessing to my life.
Day 14 - Today I am thankful that God gifted me with strength. Sometimes my strength has hindered certain relationships, however, without this inner strength God has given, I would not have been able to walk through some of the things life has brought. I am not ashamed that I am strong, it is a great heritage from the women in my lineage... they were strong women, especially when they "had to be". Strength is a beautiful gift given by God.
Day 15 and 16 - I am thankful for my children. All seven of them.... they have taught me, mercy, grace, patience, unconditional love, how to pray the prayers that reach heaven, and the list goes on. I love them all so very much. Time is fleeting and they are all growing up and leaving home, one by one... hope they know how much I love them. Most of all, how much their FATHER in heaven loves them!!!
Day 17 - Thankful for God's moving in my children's life. Just listened to my sweet Caden sing City On Our Knees for the kids talent on their final night of kids LifeGroup. Oh my... sang the whole song with soundtrack, perfect! He is 11, but has a sweet voice and I just know God has great plans for him!
Day 18 - So incredibly thankful for my church family. LifeChurch is my home and my family. Never have I been in a church, where there was such a desire for God in the staff, such a sense of unity and love within the body.... I know there is no perfect church.... but mine is pretty close...
Day 19 - I am thankful for the love of a great husband. We have (and still are) walking through life together, both good and bad, knowing that together with God who gave us each other, we can overcome anything. Regardless of what we face, I know that he is always there, and loves me more than I deserve. There is nothing in this world, more wonderful than knowing you are loved so very much, unconditionally, for a lifetime.
Day 20 - I am thankful for the colors of the fall leaves, for the chill in the night air, for the excitement it brings. For the sounds of creation and the beauty of the masterpiece God has painted all over the mountains around me.
Day 21 - I am thankful for the privileged of knowing and loving so many amazing people, I call my family. I'm thankful for great aunts and uncles and the stories they tell, parents and grandparents who still believe family is most important, and time spent with cousins who not only love the Lord, but are just fun to be with!
Days in between - I was in NON CYBER LAND - enjoying my family!
Day 26 - Another Day of Thanksgiving - well I have missed a few days, especially while we were tucked away for Thanksgiving weekend at Heritage Acres. I have so much to be thankful for! I have an amazing husband, who I love so very much, seven awesome children, each with their own gifting's, without these seven, life would never be the same! I have parents who love me and continue to give to my family in so man ways. I have a job that I enjoy, a church who loves my family, and welcomes my friends, and for that I am so blessed! The list goes on and on.......... and for it all, I am so thankful!!!
Day 27 - So very thankful for HOPE. Knowing that I have a hope in the future, a hope in the present.... brings such PEACE. God holds every moment, every breath in His hand, and learning to rest in that knowledge, brings freedom in every part of my life.
Day 28 - Thankful for my son, who serves with the US Army, and for his family. And that today they welcomed my second grandchild.
Day 30 - There are not sufficient words to express my Thanks and Gratitude to the God, for all that He has done for me and my family. I am blessed in so many ways... When you put your eyes on Jesus, and realize that what we have here on earth is only going to fade away, and realize that all our true treasures are to come... it changes your perspective. I'd love to say... I never worry or stress.
Day 14 - Today I am thankful that God gifted me with strength. Sometimes my strength has hindered certain relationships, however, without this inner strength God has given, I would not have been able to walk through some of the things life has brought. I am not ashamed that I am strong, it is a great heritage from the women in my lineage... they were strong women, especially when they "had to be". Strength is a beautiful gift given by God.
Day 15 and 16 - I am thankful for my children. All seven of them.... they have taught me, mercy, grace, patience, unconditional love, how to pray the prayers that reach heaven, and the list goes on. I love them all so very much. Time is fleeting and they are all growing up and leaving home, one by one... hope they know how much I love them. Most of all, how much their FATHER in heaven loves them!!!
Day 17 - Thankful for God's moving in my children's life. Just listened to my sweet Caden sing City On Our Knees for the kids talent on their final night of kids LifeGroup. Oh my... sang the whole song with soundtrack, perfect! He is 11, but has a sweet voice and I just know God has great plans for him!
Day 18 - So incredibly thankful for my church family. LifeChurch is my home and my family. Never have I been in a church, where there was such a desire for God in the staff, such a sense of unity and love within the body.... I know there is no perfect church.... but mine is pretty close...
Day 19 - I am thankful for the love of a great husband. We have (and still are) walking through life together, both good and bad, knowing that together with God who gave us each other, we can overcome anything. Regardless of what we face, I know that he is always there, and loves me more than I deserve. There is nothing in this world, more wonderful than knowing you are loved so very much, unconditionally, for a lifetime.
Day 20 - I am thankful for the colors of the fall leaves, for the chill in the night air, for the excitement it brings. For the sounds of creation and the beauty of the masterpiece God has painted all over the mountains around me.
Day 21 - I am thankful for the privileged of knowing and loving so many amazing people, I call my family. I'm thankful for great aunts and uncles and the stories they tell, parents and grandparents who still believe family is most important, and time spent with cousins who not only love the Lord, but are just fun to be with!
Days in between - I was in NON CYBER LAND - enjoying my family!
Day 26 - Another Day of Thanksgiving - well I have missed a few days, especially while we were tucked away for Thanksgiving weekend at Heritage Acres. I have so much to be thankful for! I have an amazing husband, who I love so very much, seven awesome children, each with their own gifting's, without these seven, life would never be the same! I have parents who love me and continue to give to my family in so man ways. I have a job that I enjoy, a church who loves my family, and welcomes my friends, and for that I am so blessed! The list goes on and on.......... and for it all, I am so thankful!!!
Day 27 - So very thankful for HOPE. Knowing that I have a hope in the future, a hope in the present.... brings such PEACE. God holds every moment, every breath in His hand, and learning to rest in that knowledge, brings freedom in every part of my life.
Day 28 - Thankful for my son, who serves with the US Army, and for his family. And that today they welcomed my second grandchild.
Day 30 - There are not sufficient words to express my Thanks and Gratitude to the God, for all that He has done for me and my family. I am blessed in so many ways... When you put your eyes on Jesus, and realize that what we have here on earth is only going to fade away, and realize that all our true treasures are to come... it changes your perspective. I'd love to say... I never worry or stress.
..
that I never waiver in my faith, but I do... I'm just very thankful
that God loves me, holds my every moment, and provides for me all that I
need. I am blessed with a amazing husband who loves me, children that
God has graciously allowed me to be a "mom" to, family that continues to
support and love me daily, a wonderful church and church family, and
friends - real friends, who care and share life with me. Everyday is a
day of Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
30 Days of Thanksgiving
Today I am thankful for the blood of Jesus, that washes over me. It cleansed my sin and has given me freedom! That same blood heals, restores, mends and so much more. I am so unworthy, and the blood has covered so much in my life... but OH THE BLOOD of JESUS it covers me!!!
Love this song............. so beautifully expresses my thanks... listen! (You may need to shut down the side bar music or open in another page.)
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