Good Morning Friends

Today I just wanted to share a song with you that the Lord gave me, I woke up this morning to it.
I just want to encourage you that when you are going through a difficult time God is still near. Sometimes we don't understand why we go through the storms but, Jesus said He would never leave us nor forsake us, I find that so true in the storms we have faced since June, which at first I wasn't going to share because I always want to trust God that He will bring us through things but, then I wonder maybe through this God can use me to encourage someone else.
Our Story
In June my husband lost his job of 20 years, it's been a very difficult time for us as I know many people are in the same situation. This has been one of those times where you really have to put your trust in the Lord and know that He is going to care for you, like the verse in Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? walking in this storm hasn't been easy and we are in the possible (high possible)of loosing our home, but through all of this God has been near, we know He is with us, that He is walking with us. My husband and I have talked about this a lot and if it comes down to us loosing our home -we have said the most important thing is "we are together" as a family. We don't know how this will turn out but, our trust and faith is in the Lord.
My little encouragement for you today is keeping trusting in Jesus, Keep strong in His Word and stand on all those promises that He has for you.

 

You are Good! Sunday Praise and Worship!

I just love this song, today we sang it in Church and talked about His Kindness, His Goodness and His Mercy is FOREVER! It is FOREVER for each one of us! He is good and He is Forever! All these things are for Us!

I hope you take a moment to listen to the song and just let him fill you.

I am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!

I am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made~We all know this verse in Psalm 139:14 But, yesterday as I was driving home from taking my daughter to work the Lord clearly spoke to me that 48 years ago today (yesterday) You were fearfully and wonderfully made. I am like wow! and so I came home and I did a search on google on fearfully and wonderfully made.I was so amazed with what the Lord showed me through this teaching..I am praying that it blesses you as it has blessed me.

Psalm 139:14 reads; "I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are your works, and my soul knows very well." In the original Hebrew text, the word 'fearfully' means: with great reverence and heart-felt interest and respect. The word 'wonderfully' means: unique, set apart, uniquely marvelous. WOW! No wonder the psalmist bursts out with exuberant praise in this verse. He realized the great love and concern that went into his unique and very individual creation. According to this Scripture, you truly are a Master Piece! The next time you have the temptation to ask the Lord, "Don't you care what is happening to me?" Remember this verse, because the total truth is that He cares and loves you with an acute intensity that cannot ever be measured.

Another verse that goes along with this is Isaiah 44:24; "Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, and He who formed you from the womb..." The word 'formed' in the Hebrew means to fashion or to mould into a form, especially as a potter - with a definitive purpose in mind. Does the Lord care for us - can there be any doubt?

For more understanding regarding this subject, let's take a look at Ephesians 2:10; "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God has prepared beforehand that we should walk in them"

Let's examine the word 'workmanship.' It comes from the Greek word 'poiema' and the word signifies a work of art brought forth by an artisan. Our English word poem and poetry stem from this word.

Just think of it, we are God's poem, that's right, poetry in motion! You are a genuine and unique work of art produced by the Master Himself! Just as a poem has meter, rhyme, rhythm, beauty and meaning, so our lives are also meant to reflect the beauty of God's love. This is to be uniquely expressed through our individual characteristics which have been carefully selected for us, that we - being set apart unto Him - may fulfill the purposes of God on the Earth.

Jeremiah 29:13 reveals a special truth regarding this very matter; "For I know the thoughts (purposes) that I think (plan) toward (for) you. Thoughts (purposes) of peace and not of evil, to give you a (quality) future and a hope."

The word for 'thoughts' in the Hebrew means purposes, intentions, skillful works. The word for 'think' is the root word for 'thoughts' and it means to think, to plan, to devise, to invent, to meditate and to abound. I LIKE THAT!!! The plans that God has for us were well thought out, meditated upon, devised specifically for us so that we would abound in them.

In light of all of this you may find yourself thinking, "This all sounds so wonderful, but can all of this really happen to me?" Let's take a look at 2 Corinthians 9:8, "And God is able to make all (not just some) grace abound toward you; that you always having all sufficiency in all things may abound to every good work. Now that's the will of God toward you! He's not just able, but in light of the previous Scriptures it is His will - Dare to believe it.

Praise the Name of the Lord forever! Each of us has been given a unique and individual purpose that cannot fail if we will cast off fear and stop listening to the lies of failure, doom and gloom and all the negativity that the devil has been beating us up with. Regardless of our past and our shortcomings! Why? Because it is God ordained - that's why. And besides that, Romans 11:29 tells us: "For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable." He's given this to you and He will never take it back - it stands as a fact of His total truth toward you!

The plans and purposes of God are set in motion for a reason, to give us a future and a hope, so that we can be a blessing while we're here on the Earth. The King James Version interprets the phrase 'future and a hope' as an 'expected end' in Jeremiah 29:13. Do you know what that means? It's the end or future culmination of life that He has expected for us to receive and experience as a reality through Jesus - which is total victory through the storms of life! Hallelujah! Total truth.

The devil is a liar. So shake off that feeling of dread and despair. Get back into fellowship with the Master and put on the garment of praise, because you are a person of divine destiny. You are a person of purpose and worth, uniquely fashioned, a true work of art - a Master piece. You are specifically equipped and set apart having been Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!

By Dan Downey

Children are a blessing

My daughter Whitney really blessed me this morning, she shared with me this song from Casting Crowns "Mercy" and she said that she has been waking up every morning with it on her heart~I am so thankful to God that He is speaking to her heart through song at such a tender age.

One of those God Nuggets

This week in School my daughter Whitney found this verse and it really spoke to her heart.
Isaiah 40:31~Whitney has been struggling with fainting alot, we finally found out she has severe hypoglycemia, but during school she found the verse in
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.
She took the bible verse and wrote it down and colored a little picture with it and put it on the wall next to her bed. As a Mom this really touched my heart...

Daily Nugget from the Lord

Sometimes it's hard to know what God has in store for your life. Here's a little advice from Proverbs.

Proverbs 3:1-6 (New Living Translation)

1 My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
2 If you do this, you will live many years,
and your life will be satisfying.
3 Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
4 Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.

God will show you which path is yours. Keep listening to Him through His Word.

Behind in Blogging

It's been a little crazy around our house ~getting me behind in blogging, so tonight I am trying to catch up a little.
I am thankful that our Septic tank has been fixed and that I can do laundry and wash dishes, the Lord has taught me alot through this but, most of all has taught me to be thankful in all things.

Touching Poem

A friend of mine sent this touching poem and I wanted to share it, even though its about 2 horses how true it is that God is whispering to us and that he will lead us on the right path.

Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it.
From a distance, each looks like every other horse.
But if you stop your car, or are walking by,
you will notice something quite amazing.
Looking into the eyes of one horse will
disclose that he is blind.
His owner has chosen not to have him put down,
but has made a good home for him.
This alone is amazing.
If nearby and listening,
you will hear the sound of a bell.
Looking around for the source of the sound,
you will see that it comes from the
smaller horse in the field.
Attached to her halter is a small bell.
It lets her blind friend know where she is,
so he can follow her.
As you stand and watch these two friends,
you'll see how she is always checking on him,
and that he will listen for her bell and then
slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she
will not lead him astray. When she returns to the
shelter of the barn each evening, she stops
occasionally and looks back, making sure her
friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.
Like the owners of these two horses,
God does not throw us away just because
we are not perfect or because we have problems
or challenges. He watches over us and even brings
others into our lives to help us when we are in need.
Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by
the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives.
Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see.
Good friends are like this .
You don't always see them,
but you know they are always there.
Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours.
"Be kinder than necessary,
for everyone you meet is
fighting some kind of battle".