Dear Gracious Father in Heaven,
Thank you for loving me (us) and setting me free. Father you not only set us free, but you make the way. NO, that is not really a surprise because your Word says you will…but when you solidify that in ones heart. There are NO words to match, you know, you just know it.
This song I’ve listened to and sang (glad He listens to our hearts sing) nevertheless…I sang in worship to You for all the mighty wonderful things that you have done.
I thank You Father, In Jesus precious Name and to His Praise and Your Glory!
When we just can’t find a way to do something and we really just don’t want to, but know that we should or just feeling like we can’t, we must just look at the KING.
This song says it so well…
I won’t offer You something That cost me nothing I won’t rob you Of what You're worthy of I’ll give you the best, of the best of the best And Lord, You can have All the rest Because You are worthy of it all
Worthy of it all Worthy of it all Worthy of it all Jesus You're worthy Worthy of it all
The widow gave something that cost her everything She freely gave You What you're worthy of She gave You the best Of the best, of the best --Until she had nothing left She knew You were worthy
Worthy of it all!
Worthy of it all Worthy of it all
Jesus, You’re worthy of it all
Jesus Thine is the kingdom Power and the glory Lord You are righteous Lord You are Holy Thine is the kingdom power and the glory forever…And ever
My emphasis…(that’s FOREVER folks!! )
From You and through You Back to You are all things
From You and through You Forever, ever!!
Words copied from the CD
Alicia Williamson Garcia “Fill This House” Women in worship
Introduced to me at Precept Women's Conference at Precept Ministries International
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Pondering at Christmas time
...sitting here Sunday evening at dusk here alone Christmas tree lights on and listening to wonderful relaxing Christmas music in the background...
Thinking about how grateful I am that God would love one like me. I am so thankful to be covered by the blood of His Son. I didn't know how to trust, to love, or to be loved, and so many other things.
What I did know, was that I was lonely, afraid, anxious, shameful, guilty and much more to speak of, and if it was not for God through His Son. Those things would have swallowed me WHOLE, I mean, I sincerely believe that I would not be here today, because I did NOT know what to do with those things. I am so thankful God saw different, so very different and showed me the way.
I don't think I can ever be too thankful for the mighty things that He has done!
and is doing...
and will do...
I am so glad, so very glad I have learned to trust Him, he has shown me the way...
and now I'm rejoicing in His Hope, Peace and Joy...and the best things it's not just for me,
but for ANYONE who will come!
Friday, November 27, 2009
...make "going rogue" for God a way of life..
a very good article...from an weekly email that I receive
Are You Going Rogue?
by Jonathan Falwell
Sarah Palin’s much touted new book “Going Rogue” hit the shelves this week with much hoopla, including a high profile book tour. Predictably, Mrs. Palin has been met with the standard disparagement from many liberals because she does not fit the leftist ideal of the feminist, pro-choice woman.
While I have not yet read her book, I am intrigued by Mrs. Palin, specifically her nonconformist character and the way in which she has captivated the hearts of conservative America.
In fact, her recent reappearance in the national spotlight has caused me to reflect on how “going rogue” can relate to the church and Christians today.
You know, as Christians, we have a tried-and-true roadmap for life in the Bible, the ultimate truth that is the Word of God. We should never even consider going rogue in terms of countering or contradicting any part of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
However, in terms of what our culture has defined for people in this modern age, we should certainly be counteracting those policies. Society promotes concepts of: nebulous and changing truth; situational ethics; diversity of faith; sexual experimentation; and an often-callous disregard for human life.
In response we, as followers of the living Christ, should be: living holy lives; promoting the never-changing truth and salvation of God’s Word; serving as vocal ambassadors of and apologists for Jesus Christ within the culture that rejects Him.
In effect, living a life of consistent Christian character means that we are essentially going rogue against the popular notions of compromise and convenience. Developing righteous character, which means often walking that lonely path least traveled, should be our first priority for the sake of championing the Gospel.
Longtime Falwell friend J.C. Watts once stated, “Character is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that’s right is to get by, and the only thing that’s wrong is to get caught.”
Such policies should never invade the church, nor should they infect our personal lives. Our churches must be about the business of training and raising up people of assured and assertive faith.
One of the first columns I wrote following my father’s death in May 2007 was titled, “Are You Controversial?” I noted how Dad had lived his life in near continual controversy largely because he lived with what has been described as audacious faith. As a result, God blessed Dad in immeasurable ways and his legacy continues in amazing ways today through the worldwide outreaches of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University.
Of course, when we are living lives of positive, fruitful faith that the world sees as foolhardy we are going to face criticism and attacks from those who oppose the Gospel. That’s frequently the price of going rogue.
Just ask Sarah Palin. Just ask any Christian living a bold faith.
Let’s close by looking at Paul and Silas. I love to think of these two men sitting in the stocks of a dark jail after being beaten simply for preaching Christ and healing a demon-possessed girl. And in that horrible situation, the Bible tells us “they were praying and singing hymns to God” (Acts 16:25). Their love for Jesus Christ could not be tempted or compromised. As such, through a mighty miracle of God, they were able to see their jailer and his family call on Jesus to be their Savior.
Do you want to live a life of silent faith with no controversy and little opportunity for great victories? Then don’t even think about “going rogue.”
But if you’re looking for the adventure and excitement of seeing what Jesus Christ can accomplish through your faith in Him, throw caution and hesitation to the wind and make “going rogue” for God a way of life.
Are You Going Rogue?
by Jonathan Falwell
Sarah Palin’s much touted new book “Going Rogue” hit the shelves this week with much hoopla, including a high profile book tour. Predictably, Mrs. Palin has been met with the standard disparagement from many liberals because she does not fit the leftist ideal of the feminist, pro-choice woman.
While I have not yet read her book, I am intrigued by Mrs. Palin, specifically her nonconformist character and the way in which she has captivated the hearts of conservative America.
In fact, her recent reappearance in the national spotlight has caused me to reflect on how “going rogue” can relate to the church and Christians today.
You know, as Christians, we have a tried-and-true roadmap for life in the Bible, the ultimate truth that is the Word of God. We should never even consider going rogue in terms of countering or contradicting any part of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
However, in terms of what our culture has defined for people in this modern age, we should certainly be counteracting those policies. Society promotes concepts of: nebulous and changing truth; situational ethics; diversity of faith; sexual experimentation; and an often-callous disregard for human life.
In response we, as followers of the living Christ, should be: living holy lives; promoting the never-changing truth and salvation of God’s Word; serving as vocal ambassadors of and apologists for Jesus Christ within the culture that rejects Him.
In effect, living a life of consistent Christian character means that we are essentially going rogue against the popular notions of compromise and convenience. Developing righteous character, which means often walking that lonely path least traveled, should be our first priority for the sake of championing the Gospel.
Longtime Falwell friend J.C. Watts once stated, “Character is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that’s right is to get by, and the only thing that’s wrong is to get caught.”
Such policies should never invade the church, nor should they infect our personal lives. Our churches must be about the business of training and raising up people of assured and assertive faith.
One of the first columns I wrote following my father’s death in May 2007 was titled, “Are You Controversial?” I noted how Dad had lived his life in near continual controversy largely because he lived with what has been described as audacious faith. As a result, God blessed Dad in immeasurable ways and his legacy continues in amazing ways today through the worldwide outreaches of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University.
Of course, when we are living lives of positive, fruitful faith that the world sees as foolhardy we are going to face criticism and attacks from those who oppose the Gospel. That’s frequently the price of going rogue.
Just ask Sarah Palin. Just ask any Christian living a bold faith.
Let’s close by looking at Paul and Silas. I love to think of these two men sitting in the stocks of a dark jail after being beaten simply for preaching Christ and healing a demon-possessed girl. And in that horrible situation, the Bible tells us “they were praying and singing hymns to God” (Acts 16:25). Their love for Jesus Christ could not be tempted or compromised. As such, through a mighty miracle of God, they were able to see their jailer and his family call on Jesus to be their Savior.
Do you want to live a life of silent faith with no controversy and little opportunity for great victories? Then don’t even think about “going rogue.”
But if you’re looking for the adventure and excitement of seeing what Jesus Christ can accomplish through your faith in Him, throw caution and hesitation to the wind and make “going rogue” for God a way of life.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Lest we forget the cost...we give thanks
William Bradford’s account of the experience of the settlers at Plymouth Colony is not only a moving description of the trials of emigration to a wilderness but also captures their profound faith and contains a timeless exhortation to succeeding generations:
"Being thus passed the vast ocean ... they had now no friends to welcome them, nor inns to entertain or refresh their weatherbeaten bodies, no houses or much less towns to repair to ... And for the season it was winter, and they that know the winters of that country know them to be sharp and violent … Besides, what could they see but a hideous and desolate wilderness? … Neither could they, as it were, go to the top of Pisgah, to view from this wilderness a more godly country to feed their hopes, for which way soever they turned their eyes (save upwards to the heavens) they could have little solace or content … what could now sustain them but the spirit of God and His grace? They cried to the Lord, and He heard their voice, and looked on their adversity. Let them therefore praise the Lord, because He is good, and His mercies endure for ever."
a portion from President G. Bush's Thanksgiving Proclamation
"Being thus passed the vast ocean ... they had now no friends to welcome them, nor inns to entertain or refresh their weatherbeaten bodies, no houses or much less towns to repair to ... And for the season it was winter, and they that know the winters of that country know them to be sharp and violent … Besides, what could they see but a hideous and desolate wilderness? … Neither could they, as it were, go to the top of Pisgah, to view from this wilderness a more godly country to feed their hopes, for which way soever they turned their eyes (save upwards to the heavens) they could have little solace or content … what could now sustain them but the spirit of God and His grace? They cried to the Lord, and He heard their voice, and looked on their adversity. Let them therefore praise the Lord, because He is good, and His mercies endure for ever."
a portion from President G. Bush's Thanksgiving Proclamation
Thursday, June 11, 2009
How a pig became a blessing...
An opportunity to give a very small gift that will keep on giving.
http://www.gfa.org/how-a-pig-became-a-blessing?cm_mmc=GFA-_-Email-_-377991-_-090609-tues-final
little chicks aren't expensive at all...
For God's glory!
http://www.gfa.org/how-a-pig-became-a-blessing?cm_mmc=GFA-_-Email-_-377991-_-090609-tues-final
little chicks aren't expensive at all...
For God's glory!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Just want to Praise God in front of you...
My last post, were recent thoughts after coming across this again in my bible. It is sweet to remember His (God's) Work!! The words and dates in blue print, are what I wrote in my Bible at those times, beside the word's of this Psalm...it just fit where I was.
My hope, is that if this encourages just one then, it is good!
Psalm 143 - A psalm of David.
.........11/6/99 exactly how I feel and where I am!
1 Hear my prayer, O Lord;
listen to my plea!
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
2 Don’t bring your servant to trial, ...all my sin...
Compared to you, no one is perfect
My enemy has chased me. (me and my mind--wrong thinking)
He has knocked me to the ground
He forces me to live in darkness like
those in the grave. (in regard to my own thinking)
4 I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. (2 years –10/99 not only 2 yrs.) but admitting it here...outloud--like God didn't already know it, but I believe He continues to allow it so that I will finally choose to believe His truth.)
5 I remember the days of old. Much better 01/20/04--I'm not boasting about myself, but giving ALL praise to God for His work!
I ponder all your great works ...... I have remembered…I remember each and every day 11/99 and think about what you have done.
6 I lift my hands to you in prayer.
I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain.
7 Come quickly, Lord, and answer me,
for my depression deepens. (I am so depressed)
Don’t turn away from me, or I will die.
8 Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you. ...I want to trust you!! 11/99...I wrote it big and bold in my bible, I sincerely wanted to TRUST what He said. (that means I didn't at the time, I sort of did, but that wasn't enough, but God was still gracious and patient to wait while I got it, no I didn't arrive, but trusted Him more than before!!
Show me where to walk,
for I give myself to you.
9 Rescue me from my enemies, Lord; ...my thinking, lies that I am believing...I know now I needed to believe His truth, but wasn't yet...another step
I run to you to hide me.
10 Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing.
11 For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life.
Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress. I wrote…I
have been in my “self-righteousness for so long” 10/99 ...at least He revealed it, I'm grateful...
12 In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies
and destroy all my foes, …still really haven’t gone anywhere… 4/12/00...I am sure He is working, but didn't "feel " like I had gone anywhere.
for I am your servant.
…looking back “Oh yes” YOU have… 8/2001
8/2005-
God you’re doing great in me, Praise YOU! ...REMEMBER I'M PRAISING HIM!!
NO credit to me, only to my Father in Heaven and I praise Him for it!!
I am so thankful He has taught me, that HIS WORD IS TRUE, TRUE,
SO Absolutely TRUE!! 05/3/09
Just wanted to Praise Him in front of you.
Deb
New Living Translation
Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers.
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004
My hope, is that if this encourages just one then, it is good!
Psalm 143 - A psalm of David.
.........11/6/99 exactly how I feel and where I am!
1 Hear my prayer, O Lord;
listen to my plea!
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
2 Don’t bring your servant to trial, ...all my sin...
Compared to you, no one is perfect
My enemy has chased me. (me and my mind--wrong thinking)
He has knocked me to the ground
He forces me to live in darkness like
those in the grave. (in regard to my own thinking)
4 I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. (2 years –10/99 not only 2 yrs.) but admitting it here...outloud--like God didn't already know it, but I believe He continues to allow it so that I will finally choose to believe His truth.)
5 I remember the days of old. Much better 01/20/04--I'm not boasting about myself, but giving ALL praise to God for His work!
I ponder all your great works ...... I have remembered…I remember each and every day 11/99 and think about what you have done.
6 I lift my hands to you in prayer.
I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain.
7 Come quickly, Lord, and answer me,
for my depression deepens. (I am so depressed)
Don’t turn away from me, or I will die.
8 Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you. ...I want to trust you!! 11/99...I wrote it big and bold in my bible, I sincerely wanted to TRUST what He said. (that means I didn't at the time, I sort of did, but that wasn't enough, but God was still gracious and patient to wait while I got it, no I didn't arrive, but trusted Him more than before!!
Show me where to walk,
for I give myself to you.
9 Rescue me from my enemies, Lord; ...my thinking, lies that I am believing...I know now I needed to believe His truth, but wasn't yet...another step
I run to you to hide me.
10 Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing.
11 For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life.
Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress. I wrote…I
have been in my “self-righteousness for so long” 10/99 ...at least He revealed it, I'm grateful...
12 In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies
and destroy all my foes, …still really haven’t gone anywhere… 4/12/00...I am sure He is working, but didn't "feel " like I had gone anywhere.
for I am your servant.
…looking back “Oh yes” YOU have… 8/2001
8/2005-
God you’re doing great in me, Praise YOU! ...REMEMBER I'M PRAISING HIM!!
NO credit to me, only to my Father in Heaven and I praise Him for it!!
I am so thankful He has taught me, that HIS WORD IS TRUE, TRUE,
SO Absolutely TRUE!! 05/3/09
Just wanted to Praise Him in front of you.
Deb
New Living Translation
Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers.
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004
Saturday, April 25, 2009
It is ALL His Work
Looking back through my Bible this morning, I just melted and tears overwhelmed my eyes and heart. I came across notes, from a time in my life that was very hard…and it brought back memories to mind as I remembered how far i have come because of God and His Word, His Truth.
When I reflect on all the work that you, God, have done in my life. Well, there just aren’t words to describe what beautiful work that you do. How you and your great ways bring us to your truth and faith in you.
My heart overwhelms me -in a very good way- this morning, because of your love and grace that You have given to me. I am free today because of Your work in my life. I am so grateful that I had your Word to hold onto when I didn’t really know how to trust you, but I wanted to trust you, because I believed you with my mind and I wanted to believe you with my heart. ~Like sitting down in a chair, that I KNOW is going to hold me up, without question~
Father God, I thank you for loving me and for setting me free, no i haven’t arrived but you have brought me so far. And I thank you and praise you that I KNOW your Word is true…not that it wasn’t back then…but by your work it is solidified in my heart…And with my hands raised, I praise you for that. I thank you that i KNOW that your promises are true and that you are faithful and true. I thank you for the blessing of Faith that you have given to me.
I/we desire and YOU FILL!
God’s Word describes it best…
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen
Ephesians 3:20-21 NAS
I Love you God, and pray you help me…to bring Glory due your Holy Name.
---Back to earth, so to speak---got to go clean my house---
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Products For Good - Helping families of fallen soldiers
A wonderful opportunity I heard about tonight on "Huckabee".
Read the story it is really worthwhile.
I believe this would be a wonderful way to honor a solider who has or is serving in Iraq, while the benefits would go far beyond the gift itself.
While we as a family thank God that our son made it home late last year after 2 tours in Iraq. We are very grateful for each and every service person who has sacrificed in every way!
Read the story it is really worthwhile.
I believe this would be a wonderful way to honor a solider who has or is serving in Iraq, while the benefits would go far beyond the gift itself.
While we as a family thank God that our son made it home late last year after 2 tours in Iraq. We are very grateful for each and every service person who has sacrificed in every way!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Teen speaks about Abortion--Excellent
12-Year-Old's Pro-Life Presentation Saves A Life
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Blog/Default.aspx?id=425606>
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Blog/Default.aspx?id=425606>
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