Ok Ladies - It has been a while since I have contributed. I hope to get back :) I thought my "morning sickness" (really all day sickness) was over however, I have been soooo sick. I am so tired of being sick. Please pray that I would get over the sickness! Anyway, Sept. 15 gives me a good goal to get back to the land of the living :) Love you all and miss you!!!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Ginny - Fall Study
Hello!!! Sorry I didn't respond yesterday. I wanted to wait till I got home & just reply to Karyn's post b/c the post option is not available here at the bank...anyhow, getting on blogger never happened last night! Soooooo, all that to say I think taking a break till mid-September and then starting the 1 John study sounds like a great idea! I definitly want to keep doing this. I love "talking" to y'all everyday!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Fall Good Morning Girls Study
Good morning everyone! Well the official Good Morning Girls sight is taking a break until September 15th and then they are starting a new Fall study on the book of I John. I looked at the reading plan and it's twelve weeks on I John. It's not a chapter a day but smaller chunks of each chapter a day. Are y'all interested in doing this plan or do you want to do something else. I want to keep doing this becuase it's been a huge encouragement to me.
If not I John do you have suggestions on another reading or a book? I'm kind of out of ideas so I could use some help!!!
So, let me know if you want to break until September 15th and do I John or we can do something from now until the 15th and do I john or just figure out a totally different plan!
I love y'all and hope that everyone else can join back up with us but I understand if it's too much! I still want everyone to get on when they can,
Amber I hope Kindergarten is going great! Cindy I'm glad you're not puking every second:) Jenifer I hope you're not worn out from getting the boys ready for back to school and I hope you got some rain! Ginny, I hope you have an awesome Monday at the bank!!! For us it's back to school (2 days a week) and rice harvest is almost here!
If not I John do you have suggestions on another reading or a book? I'm kind of out of ideas so I could use some help!!!
So, let me know if you want to break until September 15th and do I John or we can do something from now until the 15th and do I john or just figure out a totally different plan!
I love y'all and hope that everyone else can join back up with us but I understand if it's too much! I still want everyone to get on when they can,
Amber I hope Kindergarten is going great! Cindy I'm glad you're not puking every second:) Jenifer I hope you're not worn out from getting the boys ready for back to school and I hope you got some rain! Ginny, I hope you have an awesome Monday at the bank!!! For us it's back to school (2 days a week) and rice harvest is almost here!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Ginny - Esther 4:14
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - "for such a time as this" Esther 4:14
O - What has the Lord set before us, that we must step up to the plate and do?
A - Oh how I love the book of Esther! As I've mentioned before, the Beth Moore Bible Study on Esther changed my life. This verse seems to come at just the right time in my life. Times when I'm teetering on taking a risk or not. For such a time as this! Go for it! God has it all in His hands.
P - Lord I thank you for calling us each to special assignments. For equipping us and strengthening us to do that which You have set before us.
S - "for such a time as this" Esther 4:14
O - What has the Lord set before us, that we must step up to the plate and do?
A - Oh how I love the book of Esther! As I've mentioned before, the Beth Moore Bible Study on Esther changed my life. This verse seems to come at just the right time in my life. Times when I'm teetering on taking a risk or not. For such a time as this! Go for it! God has it all in His hands.
P - Lord I thank you for calling us each to special assignments. For equipping us and strengthening us to do that which You have set before us.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Ginny - Phil 4:6
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
O - DON'T WORRY!!! Pray about it.
A - What am I anxious about? I have a funeral to go to tomorrow of one of my customers and the whole town is going to be there and I'm a little nervous about it. The customer I use to date is fixing to come in this morning, and my palms are already sweaty. I'm worried about this month's budget and making sure everything gets covered. I'm fearful my car is going to breakdown and I'm going to have a huge bill.
P - Lord I pray for the funeral tomorrow. I pray I meet up with Jay at the right time and we find a seat and that I remember everyone's name and make a good impression. I pray for the next few moments this morning when my farmer comes in. Please let me remain calm and poised. May I not stutter over my words, but be professional and kind. I pray for finances this month. You know what is on the list, and what must get covered. Please stretch the dollar and show me areas that I can cut back more on. Lord I pray for Boone (my car). I first off confess the fear I have towards car problems. Nothing temporal should have such a hold on me. Lord, I ask that you keep him going and that when the time comes to do preventive maintenance the money will be there. Thank you for providing Boone and that I have a car. Lord, thank you for being a God that takes on all our burdens.
S - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
O - DON'T WORRY!!! Pray about it.
A - What am I anxious about? I have a funeral to go to tomorrow of one of my customers and the whole town is going to be there and I'm a little nervous about it. The customer I use to date is fixing to come in this morning, and my palms are already sweaty. I'm worried about this month's budget and making sure everything gets covered. I'm fearful my car is going to breakdown and I'm going to have a huge bill.
P - Lord I pray for the funeral tomorrow. I pray I meet up with Jay at the right time and we find a seat and that I remember everyone's name and make a good impression. I pray for the next few moments this morning when my farmer comes in. Please let me remain calm and poised. May I not stutter over my words, but be professional and kind. I pray for finances this month. You know what is on the list, and what must get covered. Please stretch the dollar and show me areas that I can cut back more on. Lord I pray for Boone (my car). I first off confess the fear I have towards car problems. Nothing temporal should have such a hold on me. Lord, I ask that you keep him going and that when the time comes to do preventive maintenance the money will be there. Thank you for providing Boone and that I have a car. Lord, thank you for being a God that takes on all our burdens.
Karlyn - Philippians 4:19
S - And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
O - ALL needs not some and according to HIS riches not the world's riches and idea of meeting needs.
A - I'm so greatful that when Christ meets my needs and it's not by the world's standards. His need meeting skills always prove to be more beneficial, more fulfilling, and more exciting. Although it is hard to wait on God's timing sometimes.
P - Lord thank you for meeting my needs all the little ones and the big ones. Lord help me to not want the world to meet my needs and especially keep me from getting in the way. Thank you so much for being God Provider!
O - ALL needs not some and according to HIS riches not the world's riches and idea of meeting needs.
A - I'm so greatful that when Christ meets my needs and it's not by the world's standards. His need meeting skills always prove to be more beneficial, more fulfilling, and more exciting. Although it is hard to wait on God's timing sometimes.
P - Lord thank you for meeting my needs all the little ones and the big ones. Lord help me to not want the world to meet my needs and especially keep me from getting in the way. Thank you so much for being God Provider!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Karlyn - Philippians 3:7
S- But whatever things were gain to me those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
O - Paul was ready and willing to give up anything earthly that stood in his way of getting closer to Christ.
A - I've thought about this a lot lately. When I kno God is asking me to give up something am I willing or do I hold onto it for dear life. What blessing s have I missed out on from him and what kind of relationship have I missed out on because I've cared more about things that aren't eternal.
P - Lord help me to put you before everything I have and everything I want. Let me be willing to let go so that I can know you so much more!
O - Paul was ready and willing to give up anything earthly that stood in his way of getting closer to Christ.
A - I've thought about this a lot lately. When I kno God is asking me to give up something am I willing or do I hold onto it for dear life. What blessing s have I missed out on from him and what kind of relationship have I missed out on because I've cared more about things that aren't eternal.
P - Lord help me to put you before everything I have and everything I want. Let me be willing to let go so that I can know you so much more!
Ginny - Phil 3
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - "But our citzenship is in Heaven. And we eagerly wait a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
O - There is more to this life! Heaven awaits!
A - I like the word "eagerly." Am I living each day as if I am "eagerly" awaiting the streets of gold? We belong to our Savior. HE identifies us. Are others able to see Him in my life?
P - Lord let me take seriously witnessing to others. In words and deeds, I want to point others to You. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for Heaven.
S - "But our citzenship is in Heaven. And we eagerly wait a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
O - There is more to this life! Heaven awaits!
A - I like the word "eagerly." Am I living each day as if I am "eagerly" awaiting the streets of gold? We belong to our Savior. HE identifies us. Are others able to see Him in my life?
P - Lord let me take seriously witnessing to others. In words and deeds, I want to point others to You. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for Heaven.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Ginny - Phil 2
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - "not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others." vs. 4
O - We are to put the needs of others before our own.
A - Oh I am so selfish! Before I know it my whole world is wrapped up all around me. My time, my finances, my naps, my exercise, my meals, my interests my, my, my!
P - Lord please show me how I can be used to go beyond my walls to meet the needs of others. Whether at the bank, church, Weight Watchers, friends, where ever and whatever it may be. Open my eyes to see where I can put others before me.
S - "not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others." vs. 4
O - We are to put the needs of others before our own.
A - Oh I am so selfish! Before I know it my whole world is wrapped up all around me. My time, my finances, my naps, my exercise, my meals, my interests my, my, my!
P - Lord please show me how I can be used to go beyond my walls to meet the needs of others. Whether at the bank, church, Weight Watchers, friends, where ever and whatever it may be. Open my eyes to see where I can put others before me.
Karlyn - Phillippians 2:14-15
S - Do all things without grumbling or disputing; so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world.
O - Today what I take from this is the more I grumble, complain, and dispute, my light to the world isn't very bright. Even if I'm doing all of that just in my mind and not to anyone else it still has an affect on my attittude.
A - I'm such a grumbler. I grumble about house work, bills, taking care of the kids by myself, church, everything! It so has an affect on my attitude. When I choose to stop it before it even gets started my attitude is so much better, things get done easier, and my family is happier. This summer when I've started grumbling in my mind I've tried to stop and worship instead. It has made a huge difference but I still ahve a long way to go. I want my light to shine not my grumbling!
P - Lord thank you for making me aware of how my attitude has a negative impact on everything and everyone around me. Help me today to stop the complaining before it even begins and replace it with worship for you!
Jen I hope y'all got some of this rain last night and today! Praying you'll be able to go on your mission trip.
O - Today what I take from this is the more I grumble, complain, and dispute, my light to the world isn't very bright. Even if I'm doing all of that just in my mind and not to anyone else it still has an affect on my attittude.
A - I'm such a grumbler. I grumble about house work, bills, taking care of the kids by myself, church, everything! It so has an affect on my attitude. When I choose to stop it before it even gets started my attitude is so much better, things get done easier, and my family is happier. This summer when I've started grumbling in my mind I've tried to stop and worship instead. It has made a huge difference but I still ahve a long way to go. I want my light to shine not my grumbling!
P - Lord thank you for making me aware of how my attitude has a negative impact on everything and everyone around me. Help me today to stop the complaining before it even begins and replace it with worship for you!
Jen I hope y'all got some of this rain last night and today! Praying you'll be able to go on your mission trip.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Philippians 1
Hey Ladies! I'm doing fine, just real busy. Plus its so hot that I have no energy and I've become addicted to Pinteres! Anyways, please pray for rain and relief from the temps! We haven't had rain since June. We have had almost 40 days in a row of 100 plus temps. We have been cooped up most of the summer because its dangerously hot outside. Also be in pray for us this week. We have to let the church know Sunday if we are going on the mission trip to Central Asia. We both feel called, however the issue is childcare for Levi. My inlaws can't not handle all 3 boys and my mom is not able to come those dates in Nov. So we have a friend who said she would keep Levi but her husband finds out this week if he's being transferred out of state. That being said if she can't then Dan will probably go without me since they more men. There are a lot of women already signed up to go.
S-V.27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing side by side, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.
O- never stop living a Christian life. We are to always be on. We never know who is watching and listening.
A- This verse means more to me more than any other time in my life. The last few weeks in our Sunday School class we have been talking about Holiness, Disputable and non disputable matters. We've been using Hot Topics during class. This has been an real eye opener and has sparked very interesting converstations during class. For me personally, I have been convicted in many areas of my life. Things that never bothered me 5 years ago, I'm now convicted about. I have given up many things in my life in the last few months because God has revealed me too do so. I've been very convicted to stand out more as Christian. I want people to know that I'm Christian and not just a good person. I now have the desire to be left out of things and not partake, knowing that my reward is not here on Earth but in Heaven. That is my ultimate quest is to serve God wholy and win people for Christ.
P- Lord, help me to stand strong, to go against the flow, to be different. Help me during those times when I'm talked about, exclude, and made fun. Lord, I have the desire to seek you and to more like you. Amen
S-V.27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing side by side, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.
O- never stop living a Christian life. We are to always be on. We never know who is watching and listening.
A- This verse means more to me more than any other time in my life. The last few weeks in our Sunday School class we have been talking about Holiness, Disputable and non disputable matters. We've been using Hot Topics during class. This has been an real eye opener and has sparked very interesting converstations during class. For me personally, I have been convicted in many areas of my life. Things that never bothered me 5 years ago, I'm now convicted about. I have given up many things in my life in the last few months because God has revealed me too do so. I've been very convicted to stand out more as Christian. I want people to know that I'm Christian and not just a good person. I now have the desire to be left out of things and not partake, knowing that my reward is not here on Earth but in Heaven. That is my ultimate quest is to serve God wholy and win people for Christ.
P- Lord, help me to stand strong, to go against the flow, to be different. Help me during those times when I'm talked about, exclude, and made fun. Lord, I have the desire to seek you and to more like you. Amen
Ginny - Phil 1
Yay! Love Philippians! Good call Karlyn! Glad you are feeling better :) Date didn't happen. He had a work emergency 5 hours south of here. Maybe some other time. I'll keep y'all posted!
S - "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion unitl the day of Christ Jesus." vs. 6
O - Our God is not a 1/2 hazard God. He does not start something and then not finish it. He sees it through. Beginning and end, constant, complete.
A - How often do I give up or lose heart? God's not done. He is always excited about what is next on my plate. I want that drive and joy to be real every morning. What is it that God wants to do in my life. I know He's not done yet!
P - Lord, please use me for Your purpose. May my eyes be open to opportunities around me that You are wanting me to get involved in. Use me for Your glory!
S - "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion unitl the day of Christ Jesus." vs. 6
O - Our God is not a 1/2 hazard God. He does not start something and then not finish it. He sees it through. Beginning and end, constant, complete.
A - How often do I give up or lose heart? God's not done. He is always excited about what is next on my plate. I want that drive and joy to be real every morning. What is it that God wants to do in my life. I know He's not done yet!
P - Lord, please use me for Your purpose. May my eyes be open to opportunities around me that You are wanting me to get involved in. Use me for Your glory!
Karlyn - How 'bout Phillippians!
Please pray for my friend Tara and her husband Bart. In two weeks they will be moving to Houston. Tara has never lived away from home. She knows this move is where they need to be but leaving all family and friends isn't coming very easy for her. Bart is also still looking for a job.
Let's do Phillipians and on Friday a favorite passage or verse
I'm now 12 weeks and feeling more normal again!!
Hope your date was fun, Ginny
S - 1:27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.
O - It's so much easier to do what you're supposed to do when you know the boss is coming around:)
A - I want to stand firm in one spirit with one mind striving together with my church for the gospel knowing that Christ is always watching and spending every moment with me.
P - Lord give me the energy and commitment to stand strong in you even when I think people aren't watching. Thank you for grace and mercy when I don't measure up.
Hey Cindy , Amber, and Jen. I hope things are going good and I miss ya!
Let's do Phillipians and on Friday a favorite passage or verse
I'm now 12 weeks and feeling more normal again!!
Hope your date was fun, Ginny
S - 1:27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.
O - It's so much easier to do what you're supposed to do when you know the boss is coming around:)
A - I want to stand firm in one spirit with one mind striving together with my church for the gospel knowing that Christ is always watching and spending every moment with me.
P - Lord give me the energy and commitment to stand strong in you even when I think people aren't watching. Thank you for grace and mercy when I don't measure up.
Hey Cindy , Amber, and Jen. I hope things are going good and I miss ya!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Ginny - Romans 15 & 16
Good Morning Girlz!!! It's Friday! Anything exciting going on? I've got a date tomorrow night! I'll have to update y'all on Monday!
S - "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." 15:13
O - This is such a pretty verse! The words of hope, joy, peace, trust, overflow...they just all make me feel so good. I'm guessing Paul had a little more in mind than just a warm fuzzy on verse 13. I like how he said "may the God." I on my own strength can not obtain joy, peace, trust, and power. It is the Lord working in my life that brings those to reality.
A - Fill me with all joy and peace...overflow with hope. I want to surrender daily to the Lord so that my life is a reflection of this verse. I want this verse to be what my life is all about!
P - Lord I surrender to you my efforts of striving after the temporal things of this world. I ask that verse 13 becomes the picture of my life.
S - "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you." 16:20
A - Persevere! Be obedient and the Lord will fight for you.
O - There are times where it is easy to give up or give in. Stay strong! When we honor the Lord's commandments, He will prepare a way for us. He is on our side!
P - Lord, I ask for perseverance to keep running the race. I ask for renewed strength and determination to be obedient to Your Word.
S - "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." 15:13
O - This is such a pretty verse! The words of hope, joy, peace, trust, overflow...they just all make me feel so good. I'm guessing Paul had a little more in mind than just a warm fuzzy on verse 13. I like how he said "may the God." I on my own strength can not obtain joy, peace, trust, and power. It is the Lord working in my life that brings those to reality.
A - Fill me with all joy and peace...overflow with hope. I want to surrender daily to the Lord so that my life is a reflection of this verse. I want this verse to be what my life is all about!
P - Lord I surrender to you my efforts of striving after the temporal things of this world. I ask that verse 13 becomes the picture of my life.
S - "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you." 16:20
A - Persevere! Be obedient and the Lord will fight for you.
O - There are times where it is easy to give up or give in. Stay strong! When we honor the Lord's commandments, He will prepare a way for us. He is on our side!
P - Lord, I ask for perseverance to keep running the race. I ask for renewed strength and determination to be obedient to Your Word.
Karlyn Romans 15 & 16
HAPPY TGIF morning!
S - 15:2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.
16:1-16 These verses Paul is telling them to greet people.
O - This is another instance in scripture of not being self focused and self centered. When we're focusing on others and being hospitable using Christ's love we are lifting up and encouraging others and pointing them to Christ.
A - I've always wanted my home to be a revolving door where people can come and feel comfortable and welcome. It's so easy to just get complacent being here and constantly picking up the same messes over and over and corralling the boys instead of inviting others over. It has to start with me inviting and not worrying about the million things that are out of place. I've got several neighbors who have never even been in my home.
P - Lord help me to show love to others by opening up the home you've given me and making it a place where friends can come and feel loved and encouraged. Thank you for what you've given us and thank you for relationships that we can learn from and be lifted up through.
I wish you were all close enough to be at my home right now! Have a fun fun weekend in this blazing heat:)
S - 15:2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.
16:1-16 These verses Paul is telling them to greet people.
O - This is another instance in scripture of not being self focused and self centered. When we're focusing on others and being hospitable using Christ's love we are lifting up and encouraging others and pointing them to Christ.
A - I've always wanted my home to be a revolving door where people can come and feel comfortable and welcome. It's so easy to just get complacent being here and constantly picking up the same messes over and over and corralling the boys instead of inviting others over. It has to start with me inviting and not worrying about the million things that are out of place. I've got several neighbors who have never even been in my home.
P - Lord help me to show love to others by opening up the home you've given me and making it a place where friends can come and feel loved and encouraged. Thank you for what you've given us and thank you for relationships that we can learn from and be lifted up through.
I wish you were all close enough to be at my home right now! Have a fun fun weekend in this blazing heat:)
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Ginny - Romans 14
Good Morning Girlz!!! One more day...one more day...one more day & it's FRIDAY!!!
S - "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God's judgement seat." vs. 10
O - God is our judge. The world does not determine what is right or wrong, and neither do we have the authority to bestow that judgement on others.
A - I know I judge others. I do this in a roll my eyes, I'm better than you type of way. PRIDE is what that is! Judging is not my place. There are MANY areas in my life that need work...just take your pick! God is whom we answer to.
P - Lord I pray that you bring to light those areas that You see that need attention in my life. May my heart and mind be only on seeking righteousness in my own issues rather than judging others' areas.
S - "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God's judgement seat." vs. 10
O - God is our judge. The world does not determine what is right or wrong, and neither do we have the authority to bestow that judgement on others.
A - I know I judge others. I do this in a roll my eyes, I'm better than you type of way. PRIDE is what that is! Judging is not my place. There are MANY areas in my life that need work...just take your pick! God is whom we answer to.
P - Lord I pray that you bring to light those areas that You see that need attention in my life. May my heart and mind be only on seeking righteousness in my own issues rather than judging others' areas.
Karlyn -Romans 14:8
S - 14:8 For if we live we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord's
O - Pretty simple just like you said Ginny. Living or Dieing we are the Lord's and a representation of Him.
A - It's very hard for me to keep in mind every day that my purpose if to honor God in all I do. I get caught up in all the checklists and schedules and forget to place glorifying him in everything the top priority. I don't want my kids to say some day I was good at getting my to do list done every day I want them to see that God is glorified in everything I do on that list every day.
P - Lord when I get frustrated with tantrums in the floor and finishing everything that has to be done each day help me to remember that in living and dieing I am yours and here to glorify you!
O - Pretty simple just like you said Ginny. Living or Dieing we are the Lord's and a representation of Him.
A - It's very hard for me to keep in mind every day that my purpose if to honor God in all I do. I get caught up in all the checklists and schedules and forget to place glorifying him in everything the top priority. I don't want my kids to say some day I was good at getting my to do list done every day I want them to see that God is glorified in everything I do on that list every day.
P - Lord when I get frustrated with tantrums in the floor and finishing everything that has to be done each day help me to remember that in living and dieing I am yours and here to glorify you!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Ginny - Romans 13
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - "Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor." vs. 7
O - This verse caught my attention because it is so cut and dry. If you owe this, then pay it. I like black & white, no drama, makes sense types of stuff. The world is full of enough drama. Downsizing would help us all!
A - My mom use to say, "God is not a God of confusion." In other words if your brain is all mixed up, ask God to clear it up for you. Confusion comes from our sinful nature, not His desires. What is it that I spend time dwelling on that just adds to the confusion? What do I need to go back to the basics on? Life presents many situations that if left to my own vices I can analyze, FBI, and detail to the max. Whatever happen to keeping it simple? I want simple. For me the answer to all these thoughts comes in being in The Word. When I know His Word, I will be more like Him, and therefore will walk the straight path and avoid the crooked.
P - Lord I pray that Your Word becomes fresh and new to me. Forgive me for those times I slack-off and put Your Word on the back burner. I asked for a renewed heart and desire to know You and Your teachings.
S - "Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor." vs. 7
O - This verse caught my attention because it is so cut and dry. If you owe this, then pay it. I like black & white, no drama, makes sense types of stuff. The world is full of enough drama. Downsizing would help us all!
A - My mom use to say, "God is not a God of confusion." In other words if your brain is all mixed up, ask God to clear it up for you. Confusion comes from our sinful nature, not His desires. What is it that I spend time dwelling on that just adds to the confusion? What do I need to go back to the basics on? Life presents many situations that if left to my own vices I can analyze, FBI, and detail to the max. Whatever happen to keeping it simple? I want simple. For me the answer to all these thoughts comes in being in The Word. When I know His Word, I will be more like Him, and therefore will walk the straight path and avoid the crooked.
P - Lord I pray that Your Word becomes fresh and new to me. Forgive me for those times I slack-off and put Your Word on the back burner. I asked for a renewed heart and desire to know You and Your teachings.
Karlyn Romans 13:14
S - 13:14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.
O - I lust after so many things: thinner waist, smaller thighs, more money, new windows, up to date decor, new kitchen, vacations, more free time - the list could go on and on. When it comes down to it in black and white all of this is selfish and there's not one thought of loving my neighbor in all this, it's all about me.
A - Really and truly putting on Christ every second of my day would resolve all this selfishness and I wouldn't be providing for and enticing my flesh.
P - God please help me to put off everything that's not you, help me to not give my flesh authority and priority but only you.
O - I lust after so many things: thinner waist, smaller thighs, more money, new windows, up to date decor, new kitchen, vacations, more free time - the list could go on and on. When it comes down to it in black and white all of this is selfish and there's not one thought of loving my neighbor in all this, it's all about me.
A - Really and truly putting on Christ every second of my day would resolve all this selfishness and I wouldn't be providing for and enticing my flesh.
P - God please help me to put off everything that's not you, help me to not give my flesh authority and priority but only you.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Karlyn Romans 12:2
S - 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may prove what the will of God is that which is good acceptable and perfect.
O - Renew our mind by knowing God's Word and putting on Christ's virtues. When this happens we don't look like the world and the things the world desires is not what we desire.
A - I was reminded of this last week. I've been working so hard to really know God's word and it is making me a different person. What the world says makes you successful and important is not what I want for me or my family. Then I realize that not everyone is on the same page I'm on and it offends them.
P - Father help me to not be like this world but to only see and want you! Give me humility and compassion to help others see they can have this too!
O - Renew our mind by knowing God's Word and putting on Christ's virtues. When this happens we don't look like the world and the things the world desires is not what we desire.
A - I was reminded of this last week. I've been working so hard to really know God's word and it is making me a different person. What the world says makes you successful and important is not what I want for me or my family. Then I realize that not everyone is on the same page I'm on and it offends them.
P - Father help me to not be like this world but to only see and want you! Give me humility and compassion to help others see they can have this too!
Ginny - Romans 12
Karlyn you're pregnant!!!!!!! I am SOOOO excited for y'all!!!!!! This is such wonderful news!!!!!! O.K. you're on my pregnant lady prayer list with Cindy :) So excited!!!!!!!!!! Hope you are feeling well and that the first 11 weeks have gone well!
I also must say, that I am still lovin' this blog! Yesterday I spent some time just reading back through our past entries. I love them! They are so good and continue to bring me strength, encouragement, and growth. Thank you for being real and honest. God has truly blessed me through each one of y'all!
S - "Therefore I urge you brothers and sisters in view of God's mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship." vs. 1
O - Taking care of our earthly temples is an act of worship. We honor God by being good stewards of the body He has given us.
A - First off I am reminded how lucky I am to have a fully functioning body. My legs and arms work. I can see, smell, and hear. I'm not handicapped. For that I am grateful...everything works! Secondly, I am reminded that what I do to my body is of utmost importance to God. As a matter of fact, He sees it as an act of worship...a way to honor Him. The food & beverage I put into my system, the exercise I do (or don't do), how much sleep I get...it all is a way of taking care of what He has given me.
P - Lord I pray this week and the weeks to follow that I may honor You in how I treat my body.
I also must say, that I am still lovin' this blog! Yesterday I spent some time just reading back through our past entries. I love them! They are so good and continue to bring me strength, encouragement, and growth. Thank you for being real and honest. God has truly blessed me through each one of y'all!
S - "Therefore I urge you brothers and sisters in view of God's mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship." vs. 1
O - Taking care of our earthly temples is an act of worship. We honor God by being good stewards of the body He has given us.
A - First off I am reminded how lucky I am to have a fully functioning body. My legs and arms work. I can see, smell, and hear. I'm not handicapped. For that I am grateful...everything works! Secondly, I am reminded that what I do to my body is of utmost importance to God. As a matter of fact, He sees it as an act of worship...a way to honor Him. The food & beverage I put into my system, the exercise I do (or don't do), how much sleep I get...it all is a way of taking care of what He has given me.
P - Lord I pray this week and the weeks to follow that I may honor You in how I treat my body.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Karlyn Romans 11:18
Good AFTERNOON! Let's Do 15 and 16 on Friday. By the way....11 weeks pregnant!
S - 11:18 Do not be arrogant toward the branches; but if you are arrogant remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you.
O - I don't believe I've ever read this verse. Paul is taking to the Gentiles about how we've been grafted in to God and the unbelieving Isrealites have been cut off. Great reminder that God is always our nourishment and power and it doesn't come from me
A - I'm so thankful he chose to go beyond Israel and reach out to us. I'm even more thankful that he is my life support system and I have no power on my own!
P - Father I praise you for being the all knowing all powerful God you are. Thank you for adopting me and making me one of your own!
S - 11:18 Do not be arrogant toward the branches; but if you are arrogant remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you.
O - I don't believe I've ever read this verse. Paul is taking to the Gentiles about how we've been grafted in to God and the unbelieving Isrealites have been cut off. Great reminder that God is always our nourishment and power and it doesn't come from me
A - I'm so thankful he chose to go beyond Israel and reach out to us. I'm even more thankful that he is my life support system and I have no power on my own!
P - Father I praise you for being the all knowing all powerful God you are. Thank you for adopting me and making me one of your own!
Ginny - Romans 11
Good Morning Girlz!!!!! It is so nice to be back with y'all!!! Vacation was beyond wonderful!!!
S - "Do not be arrogant, but tremble." vs. 20b
O - We are not to think of ourselves any higher or better than anyone else. A few verses up it talks about how the branch does not support the root, but rather the root supports the branch. In other words, we have very little to do with all this. It's all about our Father's might! We must seek an attitude of humility rather than pride.
A - Humility. Knowing it's not all about me. Not so easy sometimes. I think about people I know that walk in humility...yielding under the hand of our Father. What grace. What love. What Christ likeness. And even more so than that, but learning to fear only our Lord, instead of the temporal idols our world offers up as significant.
P - Lord keep me ever present that You are the root and I am the branch. Help me to fear You and not the things of this world.
S - "Do not be arrogant, but tremble." vs. 20b
O - We are not to think of ourselves any higher or better than anyone else. A few verses up it talks about how the branch does not support the root, but rather the root supports the branch. In other words, we have very little to do with all this. It's all about our Father's might! We must seek an attitude of humility rather than pride.
A - Humility. Knowing it's not all about me. Not so easy sometimes. I think about people I know that walk in humility...yielding under the hand of our Father. What grace. What love. What Christ likeness. And even more so than that, but learning to fear only our Lord, instead of the temporal idols our world offers up as significant.
P - Lord keep me ever present that You are the root and I am the branch. Help me to fear You and not the things of this world.
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