Friday, November 29, 2013

Needing You Lord


1 Corinthians 14:1-17

New International Version (NIV)

Intelligibility in Worship

14 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a] does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[b] but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[c] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.
Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction? Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the pipe or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes? Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle? So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air. 10 Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning. 11 If then I do not grasp the meaning of what someone is saying, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and the speaker is a foreigner to me. 12 So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church.
13 For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say. 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. 15 So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding. 16 Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer,[d] say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying? 17 You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified.

Lord you have taken me on a path that lets me know I need you. Needing you to wake me each day. Needing you to give me peace in the times of trouble. Needing you to know that what I think I know in a situation is irrelevant when it compares to you. Needing you is the key to knowing you intimately. I need you Lord in my life. I'm amazed that I need you. The power of the tongue seems to be on the agenda with God. I am truly encouraged by that. It make me think God is listening to me and helping me. Let's keep communicating Lord. Talk to me and teach me how to talk to you. I love you.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Listening and Doing




Thank You Lord. I am done, almost. Just have to put the pie in the oven. I'm so pleased to have everything done by 2:30. Dinner at 3pm. Yea. Its just us. Me, my daughter, mother, brother and grandson. That's enough really. My grandson wants us all to eat at the table together. He even fixed up the table. I think he is needing some family time. His mom's in the bed, she's been there most of the day. Dad is in the bed, brother in the bed, mom's been in the bed most of the day. I had my grandson helping me most of the day. We did a good job. He wants to celebrate his success. So now I'm off to a shower and  have moved dinner to 4pm. Doesn't matter, its just him and me at the table anyway, but he needs to have a formal meal and I will do that for him. I love talking to you any way I can. So I am going to watch my mouth. Do some black Friday cyber shopping later, because I need a new desktop computer for the family room and they all look to me to replace it. I guess I'll do some cyber shopping. Maybe I should wait until tomorrow for the real black Friday. But then there is the cyber Monday. I don't have time for all these "special" deal days. I don't know which day is going to have the best deal.  I just want to buy something and get the best deal I can, period. All this hype is annoying. Oops, I'm complaining. Thank you God for the ability to have a choice. Whatever happens will happen. I'm getting it from one place only anyway. That's where I have the availability to do it and I am blessed to have that. Thank you God. Thank you for  not having the squirrels and raccoons and mice and spiders invade my house today. Its been quiet. I like quiet. OK, time to get ready. So I will be listening to you and doing what you tell me to do. I'm so blessed to be loved and cared for today. I love you.

Open to the Truth

Luke 8:1-21

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

Ministering Women

Soon afterwards, He began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means.

Parable of the Sower

When a large crowd was coming together, and those from the various cities were journeying to Him, He spoke by way of a parable: “The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road, and it was trampled under foot and the birds of the [a]air ate it up. Other seed fell on rocky soil, and as soon as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. Other seed fell among the thorns; and the thorns grew up with it and choked it out. Other seed fell into the good soil, and grew up, and produced a crop a hundred times as great.” As He said these things, He would call out, He who has ears to hear, [b]let him hear.”
His disciples began questioning Him as to what this parable meant. 10 And He said, To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
11 “Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God. 12 Those beside the road are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their heart, so that they will not believe and be saved. 13 Those on the rocky soil are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no firm root; [c]they believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away. 14 The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with worries and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity. 15 But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with [d]perseverance.

Parable of the Lamp

16 “Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. 17 For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light. 18 So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he [e]thinks he has shall be taken away from him.”
19 And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. 20 And it was reported to Him, “Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You.” 21 But He answered and said to them, “My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.”



God I want to thank you for today. You didn't have to wake me but you did. I thank you that I am blessed to have a roof over my head. Even if I have squirrels who want to inhabit it with me. Lord, I want you to know that finding a squirrel in the toilet, alive was crazy. The animal control guy said this was his weirdest call of the day. Let's stop the weirdness. Let today be non eventful with the animals. We have had them in the attic. They are cold and wanting to come in, I get that Lord, but let them find some place else to inhabit. I am taking care to watch my words. I'm sure there is some lesson for me to learn. This has been a year of battling nature in and around the house. I want to watch my tongue so that I am not speaking something that is influencing the response I seem to be receiving. I just pray for no wild animals in the house please. Forgive me for scaring my grandson yesterday. He said I needed to go to confession for that so I am asking here and now to be forgiven. I pray that I realize the power of the tongue each and every day. Good or bad, there is influence. Why didn't I ask you to dinner? I just didn't let the words come out. my doubt said, it was too late, you already had many invitations, you might not like my food, you would not drive this far, you wouldn't feel comfortable, you would just say thanks but no thanks as nice as possible. I had a million reasons why you would say no, but I wanted to have been able to say I asked and I don't have that opportunity.  I ask God to guide me to the truth. I am about to spend the day cooking and thinking of you and my thoughts could have been at peace knowing, at least I asked. That was the goal, to at least ask. Yes or No whatever the answer, at least I would have asked. But now, its just what if. But I will not be discouraged. Enough of that. Today is a new day and new opportunities. Sadness is gone and I am believing God for the truth and moving forward. I ask God to guide me to the truth and make me always open to what he has to say. I will pray for courage to reach out to those around me and to learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Come what may, I am not going back to despair over every situation that does not go my way. I have little control over many things. What I do have control of I will control better. Time to start the cooking. I love you very much.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Thank God for Jesus Christ

 

 

Romans 3:21-30

New International Version (NIV)

Righteousness Through Faith

21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness is given through faith in[a] Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement,[b] through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished 26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. 28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, 30 since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.

Romans 4:1-25

New International Version (NIV)

Abraham Justified by Faith

What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”[a]
Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
“Blessed are those
    whose transgressions are forgiven,
    whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one
    whose sin the Lord will never count against them.”[b]
 
 

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Giving Thanks

Philippians 2:19-30

New International Version (NIV)

Timothy and Epaphroditus

19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. 23 I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. 24 And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. 28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety. 29 So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, 30 because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.


Thank You Lord for today. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. I will remember to give thanks to God for this day and everyday. I am blessed to be here. I could constantly focus on the adversity of my life, but I will not. I will focus on the blessings of my life. God will handle the problems or walk with me through them. If I only see the darkness, then I will never have joy for the light. I rejoice in today. I see the goodness of today. I want to remember to thank God for today. I am a servant of God and I pray that my heart continues to reflect that. I invite you into my heart, my plans, my goals for the coming week Lord. Let them reflect harmony with those of Jesus Christ. I am going through this day with the knowledge that I am a servant of God and will continue to thank God for everything in my life. I am blessed to be here. I am blessed to have the people and things in my life that I have. God has been Good To Me! I love you, have a blessed day.

Monday, November 25, 2013

We Are Better Together


God put in my heart yesterday while I was praying in church, we are better together than we are apart. That keeps me moving forward. We are better together, than we are apart. Thank You God for your insight into my life.

Love and Happiness



 

John 20:26-28

New International Version (NIV)
26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

Thank You Lord for yesterday, today and tomorrow. I know you are getting ready to blow my mind. I am praying for the Holy Spirit to come into my life and stir things up. I will focus on pleasing you. I like the part of having to pray unceasingly throughout the day.
As you have in your prayer, My heart is receptive and my mind is alert. I will never be the same, in Jesus name we pray.
My prayers are for a thankful, grateful heart. I am thankful for my life and the people in it. I would not be here today if it wasn't for some of them. I am grateful that the Lord saw fit to include me in his plans. I am an important part of the equation and I will do my best to make you proud.  I have something I must do. Whether you say yes or no, I have to move this train forward, not backwards. Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone. I love you.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Thanfulness

Thank You Lord for today. I am forever grateful for your mercy. My insomnia is a huge problem. I have been up now since 2:30 and have a full day ahead. I will not complain and I will complete my day fully. God is good and worthy to be praised. I know I have made many mistakes and probably will make more as long as I am here to make them. Lord, today can be a leap of faith, memorable, next level day, or not. Let's strive for the former and not the latter. I'm going to keep my decisions simple. I want to push forward. Thank You Lord for loving me.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Peace in Your Presence




Song of Songs 8:6-7
Place me like a seal over your heart,
    like a seal on your arm;
for love is as strong as death,
    its jealousy[a] unyielding as the grave.
It burns like blazing fire,
    like a mighty flame.[b]
Many waters cannot quench love;
    rivers cannot sweep it away.
If one were to give
    all the wealth of one’s house for love,
    it[c] would be utterly scorned.


Thank you for your presence in my life Lord. I am blessed. I will walk today with your gifts of peace and the knowledge that you are always with me. Continue to keep me. I love you Lord.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Pleasing God




Thank  be you Lord for today. You have given me the opportunity to let you take control today. I have nothing but love for you today. I didn't have to be perfect today, far from it, but I did show up. That's what I love about making it through the day. I can start off dragging and feeling so out of sorts but some how, some way, I make it through. I think its going to be crazy and it turns out to be not so bad. Crazy is everyday when planning a science fair.. I can't wait for it to be over. What was I thinking in planning these field trips. I think I put more pressure on myself than I need. I have to love how if I don't place a post then there is no scripture. I love the scriptures. Others love the scriptures. We need you. I need you. I'm sadden when I look for word from you and there is nothing. Do you feel like that with me? Do you look for a post and when there is nothing do you feel sad? I look forward to hearing a word from you daily. It makes me feel a little closer to you. I know when I make a post, I am thinking of you while I am writing it. I pray for a more tangible relationship and for a full life together. God is good and I believe he hears my prayers. Speak that which be not as though it was. I will speak the things that I believe and desire and need. I am off to the church for reconciliation for my grandson. I thank God I made it home in time. I have been making it on time today, not by my effort, its been God alone. Thank You Lord.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Thank You God






Hebrews 7:26-28

26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Thank You for waking me up this morning. Thank you for allowing me to sleep through most of the night. I haven't been sleeping well but last night was much better. My Lord and Savior, I love you for guiding me and being my companion on this adventure. I can't do it alone. Our relationship strengthens my faith and makes me feel strong. Lord, I will follow you wherever you lead me.  You make me feel strong. I believe it is possible if you are in the picture. I know we have storms but if I leave the outcome up to you, I know its better than if I try to do it on my own. Together Lord we are powerful. I love you and pray that trust, faith, and love will move us forward. The tangible, what is real and true from God, is what I seek. I don't want the pain, tears and problems of  not believing in this relationship. I want to believe all the time. Thank You God for your faith in me. I know that your are good Lord. Your taste and see that the Lord is good reminds me of my dedication and love for you. It is not my strength, but your strength that I rely on. Lord you are my eternal companion. Guide me through my challenges. Climb with me when necessary and rest with me when I feel I can't go on right now. You are with me, for better or for worse, we are together. I love you. Have a blessed and wonderful faith filled day.

Monday, November 18, 2013

My Rising Faith

Hebrews 6:4-12

New International Version (NIV)
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen[a] away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.
Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. 10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. 11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized. 12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Thank You Lord for the ability to praise you today. Thank you for waking me up. I would have preferred that it not have been 3:30 in the morning. I have not been able to sleep lately but I count it all as necessary. Spiritual maturity is necessary and I pray that I receive some of that maturity. God's will and God's promises are forever on our hearts. Once you know the Lord, it is impossible to go back. I won't go back. I need relationship with you to be solid. Mature, just and true. God is not unjust. I love you and want to make you happy. Your patience is growing thin. My resolve is solid. I am firm. My maturity has given me the realization that this is real. I have the ability to make it more or less. Authentic relationship is necessary for further development. I pray that I can never leave you. The real deal is what I seek. Not false, pretend, make believe. I want what is real. I can't settle. I seek God today. God is the presence that brings peace to my life. I want to walk with God. I want what God has for me. God I am dealing with these critters. It seems now we have something in the attic. Today the animal control people will come out. Now that means fixing the roof where ever they tore it up, cutting back the trees from the house very sharply so they don't get in again. Why do they have to be right over my bedroom. God, can't you just send them away? Get rid of them. But, nevertheless, I am with you Lord, stay close, I keep you close. God you know what I need. You know my prayers. You know my heart. Stay close. I love you and will mature with you. Be blessed and be a blessing to someone.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Light Touch






Acts 19:8-12
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. 10 This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord.

Good Morning Lord. Thank you for today. I have spent a lot of time crying and I want to trust you more for my problems. You have given me victory before and I believe you will give me victory again. When I am focused on a problem, I gear up for battle. Its intense, its constant and its always on my mind. If I would just look at it in your Light Lord. I would then be able to put some space between my perspective and yours. Most times the problem will seem so insignificant. I will always face troubles in this life, but I don't have to face them alone. Try not to be so serious about the situation. Take a lighter perspective. It not that serious. What can I really do about it anyway. I accept God's grace in the matter. The actions of the apostles convinced many people to believe and have faith in Jesus. Our actions must be consistent with our words. Comforting and loving in one place and distant in another place is wrong. Consistency, truthfulness, and love are necessary. We go where we are loved. If we are comforted there, then we stay, if not we leave. So much time seems to have been wasted by me. I don't even know why. Did life have to follow this path first? So now what? Take each day with a grain of salt. What does that really mean? Today I will not be so intense. I will lighten up. I will work on being the same in the journal and in person.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Victory from Defeat

 

Mark 14:55-60

English Standard Version (ESV)
55 Now the chief priests and the whole council[a] were seeking testimony against Jesus to put him to death, but they found none. 56 For many bore false witness against him, but their testimony did not agree. 57 And some stood up and bore false witness against him, saying, 58 “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.’” 59 Yet even about this their testimony did not agree. 60 And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?”[b]


Good Morning Lord. Thank You for today. I'm tired but here. I love the idea that Lord you fully understand me and I am unconditionally loved by you. I pray that you will walk with me today. I know that you don't force me to do anything but if I will give you space and time in my life, you will guide me to your will. Your love is everlasting. I dare to see myself radiant in your eyes. I am loved and cared for by you. When things look their bleakest, there you are Lord. If betrayal is part of my day, Lord send an intercessor. Let the Holy Spirit be with me today. Time is just ticking away. I guess our time is short. God knows what he is doing. Take care of yourself and I will do the same. Action is required. I love you  and pray that our time together is not lost. I love you.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Earning and Deserving vs Believing and Receiving

Luke 11:9-10

New International Version (NIV)
“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Good Morning Lord. Thank You for today. I am blessed to be here today. This is a time for blessings. I have been waiting for this day for quite some time. Today is a day for me to be happy. I didn't do anything to deserve it but God is blessing me anyway. If I waited for a time when I earned it or deserved it, God wouldn't have any reason to bestow anything on any of us. We neither earn nor deserve anything, but a gracious and mighty God has granted us gifts. When God gives us a blessing that we don't deserve and have not earned, we have to have a grateful heart. Like the song says, 'give thanks with a grateful heart'. Father God I am grateful for today. Come what may, I am receiving this as a time of abundance and blessing. This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. It is a day of thanksgiving. Good things come to those who wait. I trust you Lord. I trust you. I love you and thank you for today.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Focus

The best news around is that a dysfunctional GOP has opened the door for a clear Hillary victory with 2 solid terms. We will have a true chance to impact the nation for many years. That makes me happy. I'm watching meet the press and it is so good to see conservative Republicans admit that Hillary will be a winner in the next election.
'A government by the people and for the people will not be struck down' as Lincoln said.
Opportunity and equality have to walk together with justice and freedom.
God is Good.

Focus



Matthew 18:18-20
18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be[a] bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be[b] loosed in heaven.
19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”


Good Morning Lord. I pray that you will mold my mind and cleanse my heart. I am praying for understanding. I seek to understand how to become more like the one you created me to be. Every moment is precious if I can keep my focus on you. I pray that I am focused on your will. Today is a good day because I am focused on you. I love you.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Appreciating Difficult Days

 

Daniel 2:19-23

New International Version (NIV)
19 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven 20 and said:
“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;
    wisdom and power are his.
21 He changes times and seasons;
    he deposes kings and raises up others.
He gives wisdom to the wise
    and knowledge to the discerning.
22 He reveals deep and hidden things;
    he knows what lies in darkness,
    and light dwells with him.
23 I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors:
    You have given me wisdom and power,
you have made known to me what we asked of you,
    you have made known to us the dream of the king.
 
Thank You Lord for today. I thank you for your grace and your mercy. I pray for today to be a less challenging day. I want to meet the challenges that come my way with the knowledge that together we can handle anything. I am praying for my character to be remade in God's image.  I want to be more effective and organized. I will place borders around the areas of learning. Not on their thinking or learning but their behavior. Always a struggle to walk the delicate path. I wish I could be there for the grandparents day celebration. Its just too much going on at school right now for me to take it off. I will have to make it up to him. Lord I am frustrated. I woke up two hours before my alarm went off and couldn't return to sleep. I don't want to be tired all day. Give me some insight into this day. Let some of the technology work, let the lab door be open, let the instruction be a smooth transition. Let there be some positive, uplifting something for me today Lord. Let something good happen to me today. Walk me through what I need. There will be no tears today. I love you.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Reasons to Rejoice

Romans 5:6-10

New International Version (NIV)
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! 10 For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!

Good Morning Lord. Thank You for today. Today will be a joyful day no matter what. Life's joy are so fleeting. We have to worship and remember that all joy comes from you Lord. I will seek to understand then to be understood. That's one of our seven habits at school so today I will try to listen more and talk less. Thank You Lord for your blessings. I love you,

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Knowng What Wil Please God

God Knows

John 5:19-23

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19 Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed. 21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. 22 Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.

Good Morning Lord. I am trying to live closer to you. I pray that I can keep in constant communication with you throughout the day. I am concerned about the lump in my daughter's breast and we are praying that it is not cancer. I give you all the glory and the honor and the praise. Lord you hear our prayers and know that we are your children. We honor you Lord and give you all of our attention. We seek to please you Lord. Keep us close. Lord hear our prayers. We love you and need you close.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Good Morning Lord

 

Ephesians 4:20-24

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20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.


Thank You Lord for waking me up today. This time change had me waking earlier than usual. I am so tired lately. I will change my diet and incorporate more vitamins. I thank you for waking me today. I will do my best Lord to make a difference for you. The quality of my life does not depend on my circumstances, I must know that God is in everything and that I must be content in every situation. I can live as close to God as I want or far away from God. I am the one setting up or removing the barrier. I will put more energy in trusting God and enjoying the Presence of God in my life. You are with me and you watch over me wherever I go. Lord I feel overwhelmed with the demands of the world but I will trust in you. Lord I seek grace from you in the areas that I need help in. I am not perfect and I pray that I will be guided to what needs to be done. Off I go to start this race today. I trust you Lord to be with me every step of the way. I love you.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Growing Strong

 

2 Corinthians 3:7-18

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The Greater Glory of the New Covenant

Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, transitory though it was, will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness! 10 For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory. 11 And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts!12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. 14 But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. 15 Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.



Good Morning Lord. Thank you for today. I am blessed that I am able to grow stronger in your presence. My weakness does not offend you. It allows me to know that I am yours and I trust in you Lord to keep me and protect me. The past is in the past and the future is before me. There is greatness ahead of me. When the going gets tough a yielding heart will not rebel or whine, but will press forward. The transformation requires me thanking you during the hard times as well as the good times. Remove the veil and allow me to see you as you are. I am transformed by the removing of the veil that has kept God's glory hidden. I thank you for your glory. I am blessed to spend time with God. Allowing myself to be seen through God's eyes. God knows my constant needs and weaknesses. I am your servant Lord. I yield my will as an act of trust to you Lord. I begin a new covenant with you. I thank you God for what you are working out in me. In quiet solitude I praise you and seek your glory. Thank you Lord for your blessings. You are worthy to be praised. I love you and pray for you.

Friday, November 1, 2013

Keeping My Focus On YOU

Proverbs 8:32-36

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32 “Now then, my children, listen to me;
    blessed are those who keep my ways.
33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;
    do not disregard it.
34 Blessed are those who listen to me,
    watching daily at my doors,
    waiting at my doorway.
35 For those who find me find life
    and receive favor from the Lord.
36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves;
    all who hate me love death.”
 
Good Morning Lord. I am seeking you daily. I do not want to be distracted by the things going on around me. I seek you daily, Thank You for waking me today. Thank You for the challenges of today. Yesterday was a good day. The children did well with their celebrations. Today we have our professional development and grading. I'm looking forward to that. Lord I rejoice in all of my tiny triumphs this week. I try not to be discouraged when I find it difficulty to stay focused on you. Redirect me, guide me, encourage me to come back to you Lord. I desire to please you Lord. When I seek you first, then I have a better day. Be blessed and take care of yourself. I have nothing but love for you.

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