The story that began unexpectedly and wound up being exactly what I always thought it would be!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Month 4 Poultry Post
The kids have a blast chasing and catching them then cuddling as long as they can. Although Faith went a little overboard recently. She had one hen in hand and tried to get another for Ty, who was getting frustrated not being quick enough. She did manage to get the second one but newly named Violet got a bit jealous and pecked her right on the eyelid...ouch!
The girls are not laying yet though, I've been told only happy hens lay eggs, so I don't know if they are unhappy or if it's just not time yet. I plan to reread about when they should begin, after all they are just 4months old!
We pulled the coop mahal into the pasture and currently just open different doors for them to enter their run when we're not home. When we are home they just get to be totally free range, which is most of the time. I was concerned that in the evening we were going to have trouble getting them back to their coop but when dusk is setting in they head straight for safety, tossing out some feed around this time has helped train them to come back, go figure!
Well that's really it for now. Wish happy chickens for us and maybe we'll get surprise eggs soon!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
How Time Flies
This year, Bill and I having gone through the better part of Dave Ramsey's financial study decided to cut up all our credit cards not even leaving one for you know those "emergencies". Not having credit to spend with made us think about how much we spend at Christmas on gifts. We are starting a new tradition here at our house, that is putting Christ back in Christmas. We will only give/receive 3 gifts this year. There are 4 of us so that means only 12 presents under the tree. Whew! what a relief it is to cut down on the madness. Don't get me wrong I had a little gut check and felt the lump in my throat for a little while but now I am so excited to shift the focus for our family. We have always had Jesus in the center of our season but put all the gifts and self up higher. We will not only cut down on gifts but they will be reminders of the gift Jesus received, gold, frankincense and myrrh so our gifts will represent body, mind and spirit. I feel like the pressures off. We don't have to buy everything and the things we do buy will have a meaning, they won't just be random stuff.
Some of our ideas are:
Body- Heated rollers, Yard sale Scooter for $1, Hunting boots
Mind- Music lessons, Video game, Learning Games,
Spirit- CD player, Cd's, Bible sticks, Comfy chair for quiet time(yard sale or thrifted of course)
I also found a 2$ end table for my quiet time spot (yard sale) and a 25$ sewing machine(pre-bought gift from Bill for me that I couldn't pass up!)
Yay! can't wait to hear your ideas!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Mama Said What?
that God loves me and I love Him
that I need to spend quality time strengthening our relationship
that when I seek Him with all I have, I will find Him
that I need to put Him first in everything I do
that I am never going to be perfect but I don't have to be either
that my kids are gifts to me
that my husband is my partner
that I love them and they love me
that no matter what happens on any given day I get to choose who I'm gonna glorify; Me or God?
that everyone gets the same amount of time in a day; What will I do with mine?
that we don't only wear our seat belts in heavy traffic thus we can't cram God's word in our hearts at the last minute. We need to be prepared for the emergencies!
that I am a princess, that is, a daughter of the king!
#122-132
Sunday, November 1, 2009
What is the plan exactly ?
That has been my life lately, asking myself things like: What is He prepping me for? What am I going through this struggle or that one for? Well, I am deciding that it doesn't matter what the end result is so long as I glorify Him in the process. So much of what we go through has nothing to do with what the actual outcome is but rather the way we go through it!
In short, I don't have all the answers but I know God is in control and if we go to Him in our lack of, in our brokenness and humbly seek His will for our lives He will come through for us.
*smile*
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
If you give a mom a muffin…
by Kathy Fictorie
This was posted by a friend on another blog and I couldn't resist anymore...I love this and how closely it mirrors my life!
Hope you enjoy it!
Monday, October 5, 2009
What glasses are you wearing?
Pastor spoke of glasses and the ones we wear or don't wear effecting the way we see everything. It make me think of any one of my days, how I view people I come in contact with, how I see them graciously or judgmentally.
1 Samuel 16:7 says..."The Lord does not look at the things man looks at . Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
I am thankful He looks at me this way...the heart and not the outward appearance cause frankly I can look quite ugly sometimes. Shouldn't I too then look at others this way? Occasionally, I find myself giving others the grace and acceptance the Lord gives me but much less often than I should expect from myself.
I have often found myself saying to husband or kids," be nice, who knows what is going on in their life right now!" Then other times, in my own conscience it doesn't register. I surely expect others to see me as God sees me, then I don't do the same for them.
What's the answer to the dilemma you ask?
To wear the right glasses. It's a choice...like loving those who are difficult to love. It's a choice...to put on the glasses of grace and humility.
So I ask you...Do you see clearly?
...For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:35-40
Lord, open the eyes of my heart that I might see others the way you see them! And Father, when they look at me let them see You!
I'm thanking in advance for...
116. clarity in my vision
117. challenges to grow me deeper
118. opportunities to give a God kind of grace to those around me
119. check ups for my character
120. sermons that make sense
121. prayers with touch
122. growth you can feel
Friday, October 2, 2009
I get to choose?
We made it through our morning lessons in the nick of time, but not before I found myself in tears and kneeling by my bed...this was huge, I rarely see what I need in the moment and this time I knew what I needed to do. I was just there waiting for Him to help me help myself...God why? Why do I always mess it all up? Help me, Help me do your will and not my own.
The day took a turn for the better...I dropped all things seen and headed for the unseen. We had a relaxing afternoon sewing with my dear friend and I left with a lifted spirit and for Faith, a homemade treasure. God is so faithful if we will just trust Him...really trust Him!
and lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Monday, September 28, 2009
In All My Imperfections
And you show me all these things, things to praise you for...
83. their whispers from the couch
84. fall decorations
85. potatoes the size of small melons
86. 5 senses in which to take it all in
87. the blue/gray sky at dusk
88. clean skin after long dirty day
89. chlorine bleached finger nails
90. the contrast of hair and personalities
91. completed school days
92. smores from the oven, made by little hands
93. endless giggles
94. responsibility
95. the quiet at bedtime
96. clean sink when dinners done
97. the shine of his freshly shaven head
98. the smile in his eyes
99. stillness in the pond
100. brisk morning walks
101. blankets of vines covered with bright purple trumpet flowers
102. surprise visits from friends
103. handmade bag
104. the "playing" of school even after school is done
105. dirty little fingers
106. lots of laughs and joy
107. chicken on the bone
108. hungry bellies
109. hugs for a friend
110. the season that brings us bounty
111. celebrations for those i love
112. daddy spending time with his son
113. electricity
114. garage door openers
115. alarm clocks
Now I look in awe at your creation and take it all in, yes every little thing...
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Cash Flow Planning...Oh My!
and to those who do."
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Dig deep
Should we neglect to dig deep, to break up our hard places through vulnerable time with the Savior, we may miss the Summer of our lives. We may miss the abundant harvest He wishes to plant in the soil of our soul.
As this weather season changed let our hearts change too! Let us turn from selfishness to selflessness, let us turn from pride to humility and Lord let us see the crops you've planted this season be harvested the next. Nurture our soil. Help us dig deep, down to the rich fertile goodness.
May your Autumn bring willingness to loosen up the soil within you and break up the hard places so He has a place to plant. nurture. grow. and produce a harvest that will glorify Him.
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.
It is hard to get up early. It is hard to throw back the warm blankets and reveal the cold air. It is not pleasant for me to get up and stumble to the coffee pot but the harvest that it will bring will be worth so much more than those extra few minutes under the cozy covers.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wow!
restful sleep
warm sheets
waking up on time
bible reading by lantern light
sunrising across the trees
prayers that connect
curriculum schedules
our willingness to comprimise
life lessons
christian artists on xm radio
crock pots
meal planning
coupons
opportunities to contribute
the overcoming of fear
happy little guy coming home from school
ginger ale
chicken soup
reenacted bible stories totally impromptu- peter walks on water and Pharaoh/plagues
being on time
#62-81
I could go on today but I'll save some for next week!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Kindergarden Rocks! Especially PE...
Well my fears are gone! Ty is having a blast in kindergarden...he loves PE the most. "It's awesome to do laps around the track, Mom! I think I'm the fastest in the whole school...well except for the 5th graders." He's had great first few weeks...Teacher say's he's one of the "good" boys, go figure! He is reading well and loves to learn...a kid after my own heart. I pray that he continues to want to please and strives to do the best he can in all he does. I hope to have him home in the future to love that learning with us!
Oh, and he got Terrific Kid this week, so cute!
Relating with Money
We made commitments to...save something in an emergency fund, even if it's only $4 bucks and to come to class.
- Read ch.14-18
- We are going to begin collecting credit card offers from the mail and at the end of class total them up to see how much debt we've avoided.
We have defiantly taken the first few steps needed to shift our thinking and begin taking control. We have a little tiny emergency fund started exactly 7.50% of our goal, Yay! We are on our way! I love the member resource website... very easy to use and lots of helpful tools. I feel like we already have a better handle on things, although It doesn't seem possible in just over a week but when your only spending what comes in, that's a heck of allot better than borrowing.
"The rich rules over the poor and the borrower is servant to the lender." Prov 22:7
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
the silent...quiet ones
When I awake,
I am still
with you. v.18
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Loss of life and injuries
As we watched and tried to figure it out we noticed that the one we call "little sis" the sort of runt was injured. It appeared her left wing was completely detached from her body and just kinda hanging on by a ... well you can imagine! We quickly removed her from the coop and placed her in a box, beginning to evaluate her injury and mental state. I asked around on a chicken forum and it was suggested to remove the wing if it was possible. "Great, one chicken gone and now we need to do surgery on another" Her injury was not life threatening, so we didn't want to just put her out of her misery. We tried to remove it with scissors but it proved to be too painful for her and us. White as ghosts and felling a little flush, I called up a friend and we did surgery together. Some meds to numb the area and a sharp razor blade to do the cutting. Little sis took it well, she sat calmly with love for us in her eyes...I really didn't think chickens had personalities but oh they do.
We kept her separated for a few more days and while hanging' in the garage in a box she gained strength trying to fly, one winged out of the box. We decided, so she wouldn't hurt herself while healing, to lay the box on it's side and let her have free range of the garage. This is when we began to see all that personality... anytime we open the laundry room door to the garage she would come chirping and running to the door, walk right in to the kitchen and look for us...amazing!
Now about 3 weeks later she is back to normal, just missing a wing, with her family in the coop. I told the kids, " We have a one legged daddy, why can't we have a one winged chicken!"
Friday, September 11, 2009
Words on the Page
Today, she writes, final draft of weeks work...thoughts dreamed in the depths of herself.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Super Saving
Well, tonight was the first of a 13 wk class put on by Financial Peace University. Hubby and I decided to sign up for this one as we have a record of making what we "think" to be good decisions. However, our current state proves otherwise.
With that said I am excited to be part of this class although Bill won't be able to attend every wk I'll be there to take it all in. The video sessions taught by Dave Ramsey are hilarious and he really seems like he is legit, ya know not just a millionaire trying to make more, from telling you how to do things their way. Nope, not him at all, this is totally Gods way and Dave's just relaying the info.
My plan is to post what my thoughts are after each session and have some accountability to follow through with my weekly homework (which doesn't seem to heavy but this is only week 1)
- fill out the quickie budget, bring it next week
- log in to FPU member resources
- read ch.1, 2, 3 and 10
- begin saving my first 1,000.00 emergency fund
My hope is to have a better out look on how to handle our money. I also hope to walk away from this program with the tools to make wiser choices with how we spend our money. And hey, if we have managed to save a nice chunk for emergencies in the process, sweet!
"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful, Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."
Hebrews 12:11
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
For This I'm On My Knees
Lord, For this, I am on my knees...your provision please.
I catch a glimpse here and there,
yet still I need to see you!
I pray for wisdom in these days,
and need your guidance each and every step of the way.
Lord, show me how to bow to you,
with heart wide open and less to prove.
Fill me with your gracious touch,
and help me keep my flesh shut up.
It gets away and can run quite wild,
But I know your guidance can calm this child.
Lord, For this, I am on my knees,
for you my God, to help me!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Ending this Season
And as Autumn approaches...
This Summer season has proved to be a rocky one, many mountains and valleys. But just as there are seasons for this earth, there are seasons for this life. High and low, beautiful and ugly...all for the growing. Consider it pure joy (every season), ... knowing that the testing of your faith develops perseverance!
God as this season comes to a close and the next takes it's place:
Grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
#50-61
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Struggling? short & sweet
One day is wonderful~quiet time first thing no doubt, house chores done like that, kids happy and just fine, school day completely sweet, dinner done even early, and just before bedtime treats.
The next~ it all seems to unravel...you didn't have/make time this morning...to tired's the excuse, laundry's fallen everywhere, sink is full, what where's the juice? forgot to plan for dinner, bills unpaid, and groceries needed, something spilled on the seat!!! Great I forgot the meeting!
I am reminded this early morning that this is not my struggle, the battle has been won! Besides my fleshly feelings Jesus is still Gods son. He came to bear my burdens and to Him today I ask, Please help me keep my earthly focus on things that surely last.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Our recipe for prayer
Here's how we did it:
5 trail mix type ingredients (we just used what we had in the pantry and it worked out great)
Place a small hand full of each in a snack/sandwich bag and identify how each can remind you of the 5 ingredients in the Lord's Payer.
- Praise - honoring God (sm marshmallows-sinless/white, fluffy/happy praise)
- Purpose - wanting Gods will not our own (raisins-someone dried prunes for the purpose of creating raisins)
- Provision - trusting God to take care of us (graham cracker broken up like sm pieces of bread)
- Pardon - forgiveness from God and for others (plain chex cereal-jail cell bars ect)
- Protection - from temptation and evil (semi-sweet chocolate chips-tempting)
Our plan is to use them at snack time in our home and recall each ingredients meaning. We also want to make some for other family/friends and start kind of an "friendship bread" chain with Prayer Trail mixes!
Would you like to be one of the first to join our chain...?
Make enough trail mixes to give to all the members of the 2-3 families/friends of your choice...much like friendship bread.
Ex. We choose Sally Sue's family of 4, we will made 4 trail mixes for them and encourage them to read the passage in scripture, talk with their family about it and then keep the chain going by choosing a couple families to make the recipe for!
Include a post card size copy of this info in the baggies.
Write with sharpie on the outside of the baggie...
Matthew 6:9-13
"The Recipe for Prayer"
Have fun making and recalling Gods "Recipe for Prayer" this was an amazing teachable moment in our home!!! We will continue to make trail mix this way and encorage you to do it to.
FYI: The taste wasn't to shabby either!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Grace
I am not unlike you during this time, I get angry and fume... I don't realize I'm somewhere else...somewhere I don't even want to be. Yet I defend the castle I've built, desperately wanting to be rescued. You are there just beyond where I think I can jump, it's only by my own faults, my own wall that I can't see you right now! I wait here until my mind is right, until the clouds drift away, until I can chip some small pebbles out and the light floods the space...Ah...now I see you, now I have the strength to come to you, now I remember!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Psalm 8
in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.
From the lips of children and infants
you have ordained praise
because of your enemies,
to silence the foe and the avenger.
When I consider your heavens,
the works of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
what is man that you are mindful of him,
the son of man that you care for him?
You made him a little lower then the heavenly beings
and crowned him with glory and honor.
You made him ruler over the works of your hands;
you put everything under his feet:
all the flocks and herds,
and beasts of the field,
the birds of the air,
the and the fish of the sea,
all that swim the paths of the seas.
O LORD, our Lord How majestic is your name
in all the earth!
This day I am thankful for the opportunity to read these words, for the chance to take in His majesty. Thankful that I have been given the opportunity to impact this world for the God who David wrote in awe of, for the God who's majesty is indescribable!
#45-49
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Begining the Journey
Just this past Monday began the journey of more regular prayer time for us, Praise God! With dinner done house quickly picked up we met in the living room with soft music on, all ready to read from Gods Word and then Pray together. We read in Philippians, due to this being a difficult financial and emotional time for us. Then we did it...from his daddy chair he suggested we also add something about today that we were thankful for! Amazing what happens when we let down our guard, open up, being honest with Christ and yes, each other too!
Next night we would meet there again in our family devotion/prayer spot, cuddled together with pillows and blankets. This time Daddy reads from Philippians and we listen to what our heavenly father has for us this night. We are tired tonight, much yawning and squirming but we listen then pray...together!
So our journey of prayer together begins...
Monday, August 24, 2009
Capturing each moment
This time I am thankful for:
32. Each and every time I can snap a precious picture even if only in my mind
33. She reads to him before nap time, with puppets and all
34. His coming back 1hr later for the half a PB&J we saved that
35. Tractor running all morning, wiping away the tall sun burnt grass,
36. Pearly white teeth yet to take their journey to my jewelry box
37. Soft sheets & Feather pillows
38. The single freckle on his nose
39. Warm brownies with cold milk
40. Their willingness to stay up, listen and encourage, I love you both
41. My Bible, Gods spoken Word
42. Saturday morning shows on ch.45 The Good Life,
43. Expectancy... for what God will do each day
44. T.V. off for Family devotions in Philippians
Saturday, August 22, 2009
This is How We Roll
http://thusfarwithgod.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-we-roll.html
Then asked how we do it. So, Here's the the Henry Herd low down.
2 kids, 1boy, 1 girl
Said boy will be attending our local charter school for Kindergarden
Said Girl is Homeschooling again for the 3rd year
All very exciting!
Said boy, happens to go by Ty. Ty is very particular about his clothing at times which can drive ME completely insane! The way things feel, the way they fit, the color etc. all issues for him pretty regularly. Said boy is wearing UNIFORMS So Ha! I say to you Ty, no more choices...However the price to be paid for sanity is high, 15$ per polo shirt, not to include the Khaki shorts (already had one pair and found 2 others thrifting for 1$ a piece) and solid color sneakers (found on Kmart special for 10$) Whew! Ty done!
Said Girl is becoming quite trendy... cutesy tops, skinny jeans, and gladiator sandals. Where did the little redneck go, heck I don't know. So due to home being school said girl, who goes by Faith gets to shop all year round. We simply pick things up as we see them on sale or in thrift stores. Not much else to say...
We have found it satisfying to remove things through the year that don't fit to our "give away" pile and then unload it all at our church's biannual free clothing event "No Strings Attached". Feels great to give it away with no strings attached, no tax right off or reward just pure giving, It's fun to see others be blessed!
That's it for us, nothin' fancy, no lengthy or expensive trips to the mall. Simplicity. Ahhh!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Continuing the Pilgimage Through Prayer
I mean really focus or say the right thing.
All He wants is my honesty, humility and time...
I pray that you and I would quiet ourselves
and take time to spend with our God.
Go ahead... Nobodys watching but Him...It's quiet...
And the Lord who created You and wants to talk with you is waiting...
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Sadness
Just as a side note I think it was that darn Uno, the chick that has much attitude! I think it could quite possibly be a rooster, guess we'll see.
I was taking a shot of the six of them fighting over a nice juicy spider they scored and POP! A loud noise was heard and Uno seen running from the scene.
Bummer, slightly A typical chicken = broken camera
Monday, August 17, 2009
Today
beautiful
full of opportunities to praise Him
filled with moments to shine/glow for God
Thank You for allowing me to be a light for You!
Go before me this day and prepare me/them for each and every situation we come to encounter, help us to give you the glory for things you have done and things you are yet to do.
28-31
Friday, August 14, 2009
Gearing up for school
We will, for the most part follow the county school schedule this year as my little guy is headed for kindergarden at our local charter school
:) :( Happy and sad times.
So cute...
I hope they're ready for him...
I think I will miss him a bit...
This will be a great start and you will have fun learning how to be a big kid!
I Love You Ty, I will be praying daily that you learn lots
and can come home and learn even more with us!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Construction
A Pilgrimage into Prayer
Where is that? How do you journey there?
For me it's simply to begin...
To find a place, a spot to share
Sit down and think of you, right there
Begin to talk with you...
Give you my heart and open up
Yes, let you overflow my cup
When I make plans and meet you there,
that's the journey into prayer!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Six little chicks
This is a beautiful breed, I can't wait until their mature feathers are fully developed!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Our Unexpected Beginning
Two weeks after my seventeenth birthday I became the Mommy to a little life that challenged me to walk in faith. This was certainly not in the plan I had for my future, at least not this soon anyway! I grew up in a Christian home with a God fearing family surrounding me. My parents were just like yours and just like me now, trying their best to do this thing called life the best way they knew how. Looking back to me then I can see I searched for acceptance and love everywhere but up! God was there with me, just not part of my everyday life, it's like I knew Him but He just wasn't real to me yet! Do you know what I mean? Well, with that said I made choices that changed my life drastically.
I remember the day I found out clearly. It was after school one ridiculously hot summer day in Florida. We got in his rusty, gray clunker and headed for the department store pharmacy, he picked up a test and took forever to come out. I remember sitting in the parking lot with broken A/C and finally after what seemed like hours he was at the passenger door with THE BAG, the one that contained the answer to why in English class finals I had to run to the girls room multiple times, the one that would confirm my teachers hypothesis and the saltines she'd been giving me all week. Then with no warning he pulled out a baby toy, A BABY TOY! Are you kidding me? I had never been so disgusted. Right then that was not what I wanted to see, I was not excited about the idea of this nor did I want to even think about what it was going to look like being a mom.
So, we drove across town to the beauty salon my Mom worked at. I walked in and went strait to the bathroom... I sat by myself there and hesitated. This was going to be the rest of my life and I wasn't ready for it. I didn't know what was next. Well, I couldn't make it go away so I waited 3minutes and got the answer I knew was coming, POSITIVE... I was pregnant and my life was over, no more dreams of high school rodeo, no more teenage girl, no more beach with friends, no more life as I knew it. I cried and cried for longer than I can remember. I was young and scared and desperate and unequipped and disappointed and disappointed and disappointed.
As the weeks passed I worked part time at a local pizza place and oh my, do I remember the sickening smells. I would arrive at work, clock in, put on an apron and walk nauseous strait to the restroom, needless to say that didn't last long! I had the worst morning sickness I thought possible, 4-5 months worth. And I was beginning to realize what I had done.
I was going to be a Mom.
I was having a child... who would rely on me for her every need.
The many things I miss
#11-27
a dragonflies fragile wings
the strength in a thunderstorm
her sweet smile
the shine in my ring
cushions on the couch
coffee with cream
library cards
and simple dreams
muffins made from their little hands
the early morning hug from his little brown body
her eagerness to help
and his willingness to work yet not want
carpet shampoo
their imaginations
hot chocolate mustaches
kind words from a stranger
the smile of a friends heart
God don't let me miss anymore! I am so grateful for even the smallest of gifts you have shown to me. I love this life and can't wait to see whats next!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
How the Word Lives
When I own it, When I decide to use it
When I look around me and see you,
When I sit quietly and listen...
to the maker of the universe
Listen to how much He loves me,
Listen to the words He has for me today
... be still and know that I am God
windows of Heaven for you and pour out
all the blessings you need.
"and my servant whom I have chosen,
so that you may know and believe me
and understand that I am he.
Before me no god was formed,
nor will there be one after me.
Isaiah 43:10
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Knowing your here
only gloomy clouds are drifting, as you start to worry... Pray
I thank God for His presence in my life. I'm not quite sure how things would have turned out had He not been there all along. When things get tough He doesn't budge! How I love knowing He is always here.
Monday, August 3, 2009
This can't make things worse!
Today I'm going to begin praising Him by recognizing His gifts to me and really to all of us! My goal is 1000 and I'm not going to set a time frame other than posting them every Monday. I'll count them and jot them down throughout the week then compile them all here. I can't wait to see how fast they add up! Here Goes!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
The Word that Woos
oh lord, so amazing, so lovely, so strong yet gentle. lord you call me to yourself. draw me to your word that i might live, live life abundantly by your grace. great and mighty god i am so humbled that you would love me, love me enough to give yourself for me. that you have promised to never leave me nor forsake me. lord, remind me that you...
... know the plans you have for me. plans to prosper me and not harm me, plans to give me a hope and a future. then i will call upon you and come and pray to you, and you will listen to me. that i will will seek you and find you when i seek you with all my heart. you will be found in me, and you will bring me back from captivity. you will gather me from all the nations...
Jeremiah 29:11-14