This past week has been a whirlwind, but things are finally calming down. I spent last Wednesday -Sunday in Indiana at a Nancy Leigh DeMoss conference True Woman. Really great and heard some fabulous speakers. Came home revived:) However got home on Monday a day late due to a huge blow out on the road. It was really cool how God provided for us. I'll share it sometime.
Not sure what we should start next. I probably wouldn't be very good with a video right now. I'll look around because I definitely want to start on MOnday.
Harvest is slowly still going on. After the hurricane all of our rice went down so that's what Ryan has been cutting for 3 weeks. Corn should be done tomorrow and beans will start shortly.
I'm excited about October and NOvember!!! I love fall. Staci Linn is on homecoming court so I'll be going to that next weekend instead of OBU homecoming.
Everything else is pretty much day to day.
Personal Prayer request. I have 9 weeks until my half marathon and I'm still having foot trouble!!! It's slowing down my training and I don't want to be struggling! Please pray I can take care of it and still train!!! I'm also trying to loose weight and it's not coming off. I'm going to the dr. next week to see what's happening!
Love y'all and praying for everyone!!!!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Prayer Request - Cindy
Hey ladies -
I wanted to ask for prayer for my family. I'm not sure if you knew or not, but my Aunt Diane (my mom's sister) was diagnosed with Luekemia almost 2 years ago. Last Nov. she took a turn for the worse and she was hospitalized in Memphis. In Jan. she was transfered to MD Anderson in Houston. My parents have been taking care of her and have been with her through this whole thing. In the last week and a half things have gotten a lot worse...she has become unresponsive for the most part. The doctors told them today that there is nothing more they can do and have turned her over to what is like Hospice but in the hospital where they will manage her pain. They said she would get progressively worse. My Aunt Diane is a Christian so we have comfort in knowing she will be cancer free, pain free praising our Lord and Savior. In the midst of this comfort, death is still not easy. Pray especially for my mom and dad (who are exhausted) and Terri (Aunt Diane's daugher). Pray also that through this that my family who has fallen away from the Lord or are not saved would come to know the saving power of Christ.
Love,
Cindy
I wanted to ask for prayer for my family. I'm not sure if you knew or not, but my Aunt Diane (my mom's sister) was diagnosed with Luekemia almost 2 years ago. Last Nov. she took a turn for the worse and she was hospitalized in Memphis. In Jan. she was transfered to MD Anderson in Houston. My parents have been taking care of her and have been with her through this whole thing. In the last week and a half things have gotten a lot worse...she has become unresponsive for the most part. The doctors told them today that there is nothing more they can do and have turned her over to what is like Hospice but in the hospital where they will manage her pain. They said she would get progressively worse. My Aunt Diane is a Christian so we have comfort in knowing she will be cancer free, pain free praising our Lord and Savior. In the midst of this comfort, death is still not easy. Pray especially for my mom and dad (who are exhausted) and Terri (Aunt Diane's daugher). Pray also that through this that my family who has fallen away from the Lord or are not saved would come to know the saving power of Christ.
Love,
Cindy
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
What's next!?!
Hey Girls!
Hope everyone is doing good! What's everyone been up to? Are y'all ready for Fall? Anything exciting coming up for anyone? Any specific prayer requests we need to be praying for each other on? Amber, thanks for the facebook messages with the updates on y'all's new mission endeavor. Please keep us posted. I'm praying for y'all!
Thank y'all for thinking of me and my race this past weekend. It went great! I beat my previous time and I felt great afterwards! It was a wonderful, very fun experience! Need to get the next one on the calendar so I have something to work towards :)
So, any thoughts as to what to do next for our Girlz in the Morning? I had originally thought to do the Proverbs 31 study off the Revive our Hearts website, but I started clicking around on day 1 and it looks like you have to watch a video clip each day. I don't know, I just wasn't as excited about it after I figured that out. I could be wrong though...is that what it looks like to y'all? If y'all want to do it, I certainly will, but if there is something else y'all know of, that would be great too. Maybe we could take this week and think, pray, ask around, and have a new game plan to start on Monday, Oct 1st? Sound good?
Much love to all you girls!
Ginny
Hope everyone is doing good! What's everyone been up to? Are y'all ready for Fall? Anything exciting coming up for anyone? Any specific prayer requests we need to be praying for each other on? Amber, thanks for the facebook messages with the updates on y'all's new mission endeavor. Please keep us posted. I'm praying for y'all!
Thank y'all for thinking of me and my race this past weekend. It went great! I beat my previous time and I felt great afterwards! It was a wonderful, very fun experience! Need to get the next one on the calendar so I have something to work towards :)
So, any thoughts as to what to do next for our Girlz in the Morning? I had originally thought to do the Proverbs 31 study off the Revive our Hearts website, but I started clicking around on day 1 and it looks like you have to watch a video clip each day. I don't know, I just wasn't as excited about it after I figured that out. I could be wrong though...is that what it looks like to y'all? If y'all want to do it, I certainly will, but if there is something else y'all know of, that would be great too. Maybe we could take this week and think, pray, ask around, and have a new game plan to start on Monday, Oct 1st? Sound good?
Much love to all you girls!
Ginny
Monday, September 24, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 30
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16)
O - Walk closely with the Lord, so that I may resist the schemes of Satan. I was reading this morning the verse that talks about resist the devil and he will flee. Galatians 5:16 reminds me of that. As we walk in the light and stay focussed on our relationship with our Lord we build up a strong defense against Satan. His schemes become more obvious to us and we are able to battle wisely against him. Having a thankful heart is one way to strengthen that Godly relationship and fight against the enemy.
A - How do I specifically want to keep working on gratitude? I really want/need to work on gratitude towards my family. Why is it that on those we are closest to and love the most are the very ones that it is the easiest to not be nice to? I struggle with this. I show selfishness more when it comes to my family than anyone else. I want to take the focus off of me and put it on them. There is no denying how blessed I am with the wonderful family I have. I need to show that more.
P - Lord I want to "abound in thanksgiving" just as the writers say. Please continue to form a grateful heart within me. Lord I ask for specific help in regards to my family. Help me say thank you more and put their needs above my own. I pray for get togethers surrounding the upcoming holidays. May I put thankfulness first and think what would be best for them when forming travel plans.
Can we start the Proverbs 31 True Women study tomorrow???? Karlyn does this have some connection to the conference you just went to?
S - But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16)
O - Walk closely with the Lord, so that I may resist the schemes of Satan. I was reading this morning the verse that talks about resist the devil and he will flee. Galatians 5:16 reminds me of that. As we walk in the light and stay focussed on our relationship with our Lord we build up a strong defense against Satan. His schemes become more obvious to us and we are able to battle wisely against him. Having a thankful heart is one way to strengthen that Godly relationship and fight against the enemy.
A - How do I specifically want to keep working on gratitude? I really want/need to work on gratitude towards my family. Why is it that on those we are closest to and love the most are the very ones that it is the easiest to not be nice to? I struggle with this. I show selfishness more when it comes to my family than anyone else. I want to take the focus off of me and put it on them. There is no denying how blessed I am with the wonderful family I have. I need to show that more.
P - Lord I want to "abound in thanksgiving" just as the writers say. Please continue to form a grateful heart within me. Lord I ask for specific help in regards to my family. Help me say thank you more and put their needs above my own. I pray for get togethers surrounding the upcoming holidays. May I put thankfulness first and think what would be best for them when forming travel plans.
Can we start the Proverbs 31 True Women study tomorrow???? Karlyn does this have some connection to the conference you just went to?
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 28
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, Philippians 1:3
O - It's important to take time to thank the Lord as well as that person that brings a smile to our face everytime we think of them.
A - Those people for me would be:
Lell & Debbie
Jay
Jon
Paul & Vickie
These are some that I very specifically want to be sure and say thank you to over the next few days.
P - Lord thank You for the many people you have put in my life that have blessed me in so many ways.
S - I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, Philippians 1:3
O - It's important to take time to thank the Lord as well as that person that brings a smile to our face everytime we think of them.
A - Those people for me would be:
Lell & Debbie
Jay
Jon
Paul & Vickie
These are some that I very specifically want to be sure and say thank you to over the next few days.
P - Lord thank You for the many people you have put in my life that have blessed me in so many ways.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 27
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. 1 Timothy 4:15
O - I take this verse to mean that we are to work to get better - no matter what area it is. If it's having a more grateful heart or another goal we have in mind. To truly put the effort, prayer and focus into doing a good job.
A -
*I really liked doing these questions. The author is right. It did help to pinpoint where I'm growing and where I still need work. I want to keep these questions handy so I can come back and look at them again.
P - Lord, thank You for this study and how You have grown me and how You will continue to mold me.
S - Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. 1 Timothy 4:15
O - I take this verse to mean that we are to work to get better - no matter what area it is. If it's having a more grateful heart or another goal we have in mind. To truly put the effort, prayer and focus into doing a good job.
A -
(1) Do I often complain about my circumstances, feeling like I deserve better? Yes, in the area of loneliness I can do a pretty good pity party.
(2) Do others hear me voice more complaints and negative comments than words of gratitude
about the typical events of daily life? No, I'm not so good at voicing my feelings. I tend to keep them to myself.
(3) Would others describe me as a thankful person? Yes, I hope so.
(4) What evidence is there that I have a grateful or an ungrateful spirit? I try very hard not to take anything for grantit and to find something good in the situation. I also can be selfish, I just tend to my own needs, which is evidence of an ungrateful spirit.
(5) How often do I begin statements with these words: “I am so thankful that . . .”? Often. I like finding things, especially simple, everyday things, to be grateful for.
(6) Do I more frequently display a pessimistic, negative outlook or a positive, grateful
perspective? I would say positive, at least towards others, but get me by myself and the complaining can come out.
(7) Am I reserved or eager when it comes to expressing appreciation to others? I think i am cut down the middle here, and could use some work on this one. I do like encouraging others and letting them know I appreciate them, but as awful as this sounds...if the person is irritating or hard to love I will with hold my appreciation because I just don't like them. (I'm seeing this as an area to work on!!!)
(8) My most recent expression of gratitude was … I thanked my dentist this morning for the drugs he shot into my gums before he did any work on my tooth. Numbness is a beautiful thing!*I really liked doing these questions. The author is right. It did help to pinpoint where I'm growing and where I still need work. I want to keep these questions handy so I can come back and look at them again.
P - Lord, thank You for this study and how You have grown me and how You will continue to mold me.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 26
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - Now when the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests stood in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the Lord according to the directions of King David of Israel. Ezra 3:10
O - I love how these people stopped and made a point to celebrate and thank the Lord. It's important to take time to specifically say thank you.
A - Things I want to take time to say thank you for today:
S - Now when the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests stood in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the Lord according to the directions of King David of Israel. Ezra 3:10
O - I love how these people stopped and made a point to celebrate and thank the Lord. It's important to take time to specifically say thank you.
A - Things I want to take time to say thank you for today:
- a car that works - I haven't had car troubles in a long time (knock on wood!)
- a house - it is such a blessing to have a nice roof over my head
- my job - the biggest blessing in my life. I love my job!
- on Sunday I will praise the Lord for the strength to complete another 1/2 marathon :)
Monday, September 17, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 25
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing forth in valleys and hills; 8 a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey; 9 a land where you will eat food without scarcity, in which you will not lack anything; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper. Deuteronomy 8:7-9
O - What a wonderful promise of things to come to those who keep His commandments.
A - The Lord has watched over and protected me in so many ways. He is always faithful. Not only when times are tough, but even in the good times - He never leaves me. When there are vallies of loneliness or financial struggles or just a hard task ahead I am trying to accomplish - He remains steadfast.
P - Lord thank You for always carrying me through no matter what the circumstances may be.
S - For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing forth in valleys and hills; 8 a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey; 9 a land where you will eat food without scarcity, in which you will not lack anything; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper. Deuteronomy 8:7-9
O - What a wonderful promise of things to come to those who keep His commandments.
A - The Lord has watched over and protected me in so many ways. He is always faithful. Not only when times are tough, but even in the good times - He never leaves me. When there are vallies of loneliness or financial struggles or just a hard task ahead I am trying to accomplish - He remains steadfast.
P - Lord thank You for always carrying me through no matter what the circumstances may be.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 24
Good Morning (again) Girlz!!!
S - And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the field and glean among the ears of grain after one in whose sight I may find favor.” And she said to her, “Go, my daughter.” Ruth 2:2-3
O - A humble heart, such as Ruth, does not expected to be handed things. She considers herself not worthy and desires to pur forth effort before she is given anything.
A - People who do not expect to be given help or extra attention are the very ones that I want to help out and those who act like they deserve something are the ones I want to do the least amount for. How do I come across to people? Do I have an attitude that expects things to be done for me or do I come in humbly offering to work and put forth effort before anything comes my way?
P - Lord help me to have a heart of humility. Grateful for what I have; not expecting anything else.
Everyone have a great weekend!!!
S - And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the field and glean among the ears of grain after one in whose sight I may find favor.” And she said to her, “Go, my daughter.” Ruth 2:2-3
O - A humble heart, such as Ruth, does not expected to be handed things. She considers herself not worthy and desires to pur forth effort before she is given anything.
A - People who do not expect to be given help or extra attention are the very ones that I want to help out and those who act like they deserve something are the ones I want to do the least amount for. How do I come across to people? Do I have an attitude that expects things to be done for me or do I come in humbly offering to work and put forth effort before anything comes my way?
P - Lord help me to have a heart of humility. Grateful for what I have; not expecting anything else.
Everyone have a great weekend!!!
Karlyn:Gratitude day 24
Happy Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy the weekend. Rest and play.
S - Ruth 2:10 What have ai done to deserve such kindness?, she asked. I am only a foreigner.
O - I really need this to be my attitude in everything. I am a foreigner in this workd now that I'm a believer. I don't deserve anything and should be grateful for the big and little things I receive.
A - My sisters have always been huge examples of Gratitude. I see the times that they really want to complain and just be pitiful but they both always find the things to be grateful about among the frustrations of day to day life. They have always inspired me to be better and more grateful.
P - Lord thank you for examples of gratefulness. Help me today to be grateful for all the things you've given me. Help me to be responsible and careful and not wasteful.
S - Ruth 2:10 What have ai done to deserve such kindness?, she asked. I am only a foreigner.
O - I really need this to be my attitude in everything. I am a foreigner in this workd now that I'm a believer. I don't deserve anything and should be grateful for the big and little things I receive.
A - My sisters have always been huge examples of Gratitude. I see the times that they really want to complain and just be pitiful but they both always find the things to be grateful about among the frustrations of day to day life. They have always inspired me to be better and more grateful.
P - Lord thank you for examples of gratefulness. Help me today to be grateful for all the things you've given me. Help me to be responsible and careful and not wasteful.
Ginny - Gratitude Day 23
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. 1 Timothy 6:7
O - ...and everyone says A-men! I get caught up in the temporal and wanting more of the temporal, but it's not going with my when I leave, it's like chasing wind.
A - A couple of weeks ago I had an episode where I decided I really needed cable. I had convinced myself spending the money was justified. I called and got an appointment for installation and everything. Well, long story short there was a mix up on appointment time, they never came, and I took that as a sign I wasn't suppose to spend that money. All that to say, there are things that I can justify needing when I would do just fine without them.
P - Lord, help me to be content and thankful for what I have. You have provided and lavished such blessings. There is not a thing I am lacking. Thank you!
S - For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. 1 Timothy 6:7
O - ...and everyone says A-men! I get caught up in the temporal and wanting more of the temporal, but it's not going with my when I leave, it's like chasing wind.
A - A couple of weeks ago I had an episode where I decided I really needed cable. I had convinced myself spending the money was justified. I called and got an appointment for installation and everything. Well, long story short there was a mix up on appointment time, they never came, and I took that as a sign I wasn't suppose to spend that money. All that to say, there are things that I can justify needing when I would do just fine without them.
P - Lord, help me to be content and thankful for what I have. You have provided and lavished such blessings. There is not a thing I am lacking. Thank you!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Karlyn: Gratitude day 23
Good Evening Girlz!
S - I Timothy 6:6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.
O - Great wealth has nothing to do with earthly measures, period! True godliness has to be coupled with contentment.
A - I'm never content with anything. There is always something wrong, or I want something better, or I don't like where I am physically/mentally/socially/etc. I've got to put my perspective in the correct place. I cannot become closer to God if I can;t be content with what he gives me and where he places me.
P - Lord please continually reveal to me where I am discontent and show me how to become content with the things I have. I'm blessed beyond what I deserve and I don't want to take you and your grace for granted.
S - I Timothy 6:6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.
O - Great wealth has nothing to do with earthly measures, period! True godliness has to be coupled with contentment.
A - I'm never content with anything. There is always something wrong, or I want something better, or I don't like where I am physically/mentally/socially/etc. I've got to put my perspective in the correct place. I cannot become closer to God if I can;t be content with what he gives me and where he places me.
P - Lord please continually reveal to me where I am discontent and show me how to become content with the things I have. I'm blessed beyond what I deserve and I don't want to take you and your grace for granted.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 22
Good Morning Girlz!!!
Thank y'all for praying about the email I was waiting on at work. It came today and problem fixed! Yea! Thank you Jesus!
S - Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is my portion. Proverbs 30:8
O - God knows just what we need. Not too much. Not too little. Not too early. Not too late. He is just right :)
A - God is my provider. He meets every need. I am able to go to the grocery store because of Him. I am able to fill my car up because of Him. I have clothes to wear because of Him. He makes sure I am taken care of. I am so grateful.
P - Lord thank You for giving me so much in the way of earthly provisions. When unrest comes and I worry or compain about the lack of money please quiet my spirit and remind me how You've never failed me before. You are a great God and I thank You for giving me such a blessed life.
Thank y'all for praying about the email I was waiting on at work. It came today and problem fixed! Yea! Thank you Jesus!
S - Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is my portion. Proverbs 30:8
O - God knows just what we need. Not too much. Not too little. Not too early. Not too late. He is just right :)
A - God is my provider. He meets every need. I am able to go to the grocery store because of Him. I am able to fill my car up because of Him. I have clothes to wear because of Him. He makes sure I am taken care of. I am so grateful.
P - Lord thank You for giving me so much in the way of earthly provisions. When unrest comes and I worry or compain about the lack of money please quiet my spirit and remind me how You've never failed me before. You are a great God and I thank You for giving me such a blessed life.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Karlyn: Gratitude day 22
S- Proverbs 30:8 First help me never to tell a lie, Second, give me neither poverty or riches give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
O - OMGoodness! God is so trying to get me to listen to him. I've been so convicted about my excess in life of everything from food to clothes to stuff in general. Then He brought Jen Hatmaker's book "7" across my path which is her journey of purging excess (really good read). And then One of my favorite songs I can't get out of my head and it says "satisfies my deepest longings. meets, supplies my every need" I get it Lord. I'm to crave you alone and not everything else in this world:)
A - So, what do i do? I'm just going to start saying to myself, "Is God more important than ___?" If yes,(which should always be YES) then ____takes a back seat or I walk away from it, or I get rid of it, or I repurpose it, etc. Pray for my excessive life.
P - God I want you to be more important than STUFF. I want my kids to see that things aren't important but my relationship with you and how I show you to others is the most important. I'm so grateful for this hard lesson and I am listening. Please keep my heart open to grow more in this area. I want to be released from STUFF!
O - OMGoodness! God is so trying to get me to listen to him. I've been so convicted about my excess in life of everything from food to clothes to stuff in general. Then He brought Jen Hatmaker's book "7" across my path which is her journey of purging excess (really good read). And then One of my favorite songs I can't get out of my head and it says "satisfies my deepest longings. meets, supplies my every need" I get it Lord. I'm to crave you alone and not everything else in this world:)
A - So, what do i do? I'm just going to start saying to myself, "Is God more important than ___?" If yes,(which should always be YES) then ____takes a back seat or I walk away from it, or I get rid of it, or I repurpose it, etc. Pray for my excessive life.
P - God I want you to be more important than STUFF. I want my kids to see that things aren't important but my relationship with you and how I show you to others is the most important. I'm so grateful for this hard lesson and I am listening. Please keep my heart open to grow more in this area. I want to be released from STUFF!
Karlyn: Gratitude Day 21
Good Tuesday Evening!!!
S - Proverbs 22:9 It's better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home
O - I don't like to be alone that's a terrible place for me so if that is better than a gripy person that that gives me new perspective
A - also I am critical, there I said it. I hate this about myself. I'm critical of myself and others. I don't like to admit it and it's so frustrating. So, I need to be grateful about others instead of being critical about what I don't like or think is right. Especially with myself, I'm hard on myself.
P - Lord thank you for the grace and mercy we get from you every day. Help me to give it to others too.
S - Proverbs 22:9 It's better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home
O - I don't like to be alone that's a terrible place for me so if that is better than a gripy person that that gives me new perspective
A - also I am critical, there I said it. I hate this about myself. I'm critical of myself and others. I don't like to admit it and it's so frustrating. So, I need to be grateful about others instead of being critical about what I don't like or think is right. Especially with myself, I'm hard on myself.
P - Lord thank you for the grace and mercy we get from you every day. Help me to give it to others too.
Ginny - Gratitude Day 21
Good Afternoon Girlz!!!
S - Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the hearts. Proverbs 21:2
O - Selfishness is a thorn in my flesh. I have to work very hard to keep it away, and I am not very successful at times. This verse says to me that any one of us can justify our actions, thoughts, feelings, words, and make ourselves believe we deserve something a certain way, but God is not looking at the temporal situation, He is looking at our motives...our heart. Pride, greed, self-pity fuel me at times. Today's devotional says a thankful person is a happy person. When the Lord weighs my heart I want Him to find a happy heart, not a selfish heart.
A - I get very selfish with my time and responsibilites. I tend to pout when there is too much to do and not enough time or man power to get it all done. I need to be better at looking at the positive. Finding the good in the situation and thanking before I grumble.
P - Lord help me have a happy heart. Let me find the good in each situation before I complain about what is unfair.
*complete sidenote - I am waiting on an important email at work & would appreciate it if y'all would pray it comes back to me with the situation completed and totally fixed. Thank you!
S - Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the hearts. Proverbs 21:2
O - Selfishness is a thorn in my flesh. I have to work very hard to keep it away, and I am not very successful at times. This verse says to me that any one of us can justify our actions, thoughts, feelings, words, and make ourselves believe we deserve something a certain way, but God is not looking at the temporal situation, He is looking at our motives...our heart. Pride, greed, self-pity fuel me at times. Today's devotional says a thankful person is a happy person. When the Lord weighs my heart I want Him to find a happy heart, not a selfish heart.
A - I get very selfish with my time and responsibilites. I tend to pout when there is too much to do and not enough time or man power to get it all done. I need to be better at looking at the positive. Finding the good in the situation and thanking before I grumble.
P - Lord help me have a happy heart. Let me find the good in each situation before I complain about what is unfair.
*complete sidenote - I am waiting on an important email at work & would appreciate it if y'all would pray it comes back to me with the situation completed and totally fixed. Thank you!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 20
Good Morning Girlz!!!
I have thanked a couple from my list on Friday, but I'm still making my way through the list.
S - But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:8
O - I need to honor the Lord by loving and supporting my family. When I let selfishness and bitterness take the spotlight, I drop the ball on the responsibility and command He has given me. I need to put them first and my needs second. I need to look for ways to build them up, and how I can help them. I haven't been too good at this lately. I know the Lord would have me change. I pray for strength and grace to do better in this area.
A -
I have thanked a couple from my list on Friday, but I'm still making my way through the list.
S - But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:8
O - I need to honor the Lord by loving and supporting my family. When I let selfishness and bitterness take the spotlight, I drop the ball on the responsibility and command He has given me. I need to put them first and my needs second. I need to look for ways to build them up, and how I can help them. I haven't been too good at this lately. I know the Lord would have me change. I pray for strength and grace to do better in this area.
A -
- Dad - that he built a foundation of committment to God's Word and committment to reguarly attending church in me
- Mom - her unconditional love (even when I have an attitude)
- Amy - her strength to keep everything going with her household and still have time to talk to me for long phone conversations, and she also lets me pop into her house and stay the night spur of the moment
- Todd - he's always a good sport to let me stay at their house and lets Amy get away for sister weekends.
- Tim - we can talk about anything and I know he won't judge me, but he will also give me his opionion and advice (even if it's not what I want to hear)
- Sarah - I'm thankful that she is responsible and can help Amy out so much
- Rachel - I'm thankful for her quiet spirit that doesn't do drama. She is no frills. Everything is black & white. Very much common sense.
- Emily Grace - She is very independent and does things on her own and in her own style. She puts "different" outfits together and looks so cute. She also has a great eye for photography.
- Ben - He makes life so fun. He'll joke around and be crazy, but is also so sweet and will hug you right when you need it most.
Karlyn: Gratitude Day 20
Happy Monday Morning!!!! Hope your weekend was amazing!!!
I'm down to my last 12 weeks before the 1/2 marathon! I'm praying for endurance because right now my body is screaming awful things at me:)
S - I timothy 3:14-15 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. you know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the Holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.
O - "I can trust those who taught me from childhood!" I've not been grateful enough for this. I'm seeing more and more what a privilege I had growing up with the parents and family that I had. If not for their strong desire to serve God and raise me in church and spiritually at home I can't imagine where I would be today!
A - Ryan - grateful for his patience with me and others
Sawyer - grateful for his honesty with me (even is it's after he has done something wrong)
Knox - grateful for his uniqueness and his determination with every task and new thing that comes
his way! That boy has some energy!
Thea - grateful that she is such an easy happy baby!
Walter - grateful for his heart for missions
Karen - grateful that she treats me like her own and lets me invade her house all the time when I
need to be around people because I can't stand not to be around people!
Rachel - grateful for her ability to push me spiritually and not let me get lazy! And her friendship!
Jonathan - grateful that he and Ryan actually get along now and for the love he shows my kids.
This is more than my immediate family but they are who I'm around the most. I do have an family member that I won't list that I do have a hard time with. Our relationship is increasingly getting more complicated. I love her very very much but we don't see things the same anymore. I am grateful for the relationship we built before all this controversy and I will continue to be grateful that we don't see each other daily. That keeps our relationship healthy! I'm grateful for her unconditional love even though we don't agree all the time.
P - Lord I praise you for putting me in a family that loves you and has helped me grow in you. Thank you for protecting and providing for me!
I'm down to my last 12 weeks before the 1/2 marathon! I'm praying for endurance because right now my body is screaming awful things at me:)
S - I timothy 3:14-15 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. you know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the Holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.
O - "I can trust those who taught me from childhood!" I've not been grateful enough for this. I'm seeing more and more what a privilege I had growing up with the parents and family that I had. If not for their strong desire to serve God and raise me in church and spiritually at home I can't imagine where I would be today!
A - Ryan - grateful for his patience with me and others
Sawyer - grateful for his honesty with me (even is it's after he has done something wrong)
Knox - grateful for his uniqueness and his determination with every task and new thing that comes
his way! That boy has some energy!
Thea - grateful that she is such an easy happy baby!
Walter - grateful for his heart for missions
Karen - grateful that she treats me like her own and lets me invade her house all the time when I
need to be around people because I can't stand not to be around people!
Rachel - grateful for her ability to push me spiritually and not let me get lazy! And her friendship!
Jonathan - grateful that he and Ryan actually get along now and for the love he shows my kids.
This is more than my immediate family but they are who I'm around the most. I do have an family member that I won't list that I do have a hard time with. Our relationship is increasingly getting more complicated. I love her very very much but we don't see things the same anymore. I am grateful for the relationship we built before all this controversy and I will continue to be grateful that we don't see each other daily. That keeps our relationship healthy! I'm grateful for her unconditional love even though we don't agree all the time.
P - Lord I praise you for putting me in a family that loves you and has helped me grow in you. Thank you for protecting and providing for me!
Friday, September 7, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude day 19
S - I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, 1 Corinthians 1:4
O - Thank the Lord for all the many people He has put in my life that are such a blessing to me. Also, I need to take the time to intentially thank them.
A - Here is my list of those I am extremely thankful for:
Karlyn
Cindy
Amber
Jenifer
Jay - my boss & very good friend
All those in my running club, but especially Alex, Ainsley, Paul, Sue, Dave, Jon, Laura, Sylvia, Vickie, Aimee, Melissa,
Athena & Jon - Athena is the lady I sew with. Her & Jon are such an example to me.
Debbie & Lell - this is my favorite couple at church
Nancy - such a sweet friend
Kacie & Chad - my customers that I have gotten to be good friends with, they always invite me to the lake or to fun get togethers. They are so sweet to include me.
Jon - my friend that lives in Nebraska. He's so good to talk to me and listen to me ramble on and on.
Sheila - my Weight Watchers leader
All my customers. There is not a one that I don't love and wouldn't do anything for. They all work so hard and make my day all the time.
Gary - my music man at church. He's so good to check up on me and take an interest in me.
Tyler - he's my very good friend. We use to work together and we email each other every Friday to hear what we've got planned over the weekend.
Josh - another good friend that we get together for lunch every once in a while.
My landlord, Ron - he takes care of me
Family
P - Lord there is no denying You have blessed me abundantly with such sweet people that make my life richer. Thank You. May I find time to thank each one of them.
O - Thank the Lord for all the many people He has put in my life that are such a blessing to me. Also, I need to take the time to intentially thank them.
A - Here is my list of those I am extremely thankful for:
Karlyn
Cindy
Amber
Jenifer
Jay - my boss & very good friend
All those in my running club, but especially Alex, Ainsley, Paul, Sue, Dave, Jon, Laura, Sylvia, Vickie, Aimee, Melissa,
Athena & Jon - Athena is the lady I sew with. Her & Jon are such an example to me.
Debbie & Lell - this is my favorite couple at church
Nancy - such a sweet friend
Kacie & Chad - my customers that I have gotten to be good friends with, they always invite me to the lake or to fun get togethers. They are so sweet to include me.
Jon - my friend that lives in Nebraska. He's so good to talk to me and listen to me ramble on and on.
Sheila - my Weight Watchers leader
All my customers. There is not a one that I don't love and wouldn't do anything for. They all work so hard and make my day all the time.
Gary - my music man at church. He's so good to check up on me and take an interest in me.
Tyler - he's my very good friend. We use to work together and we email each other every Friday to hear what we've got planned over the weekend.
Josh - another good friend that we get together for lunch every once in a while.
My landlord, Ron - he takes care of me
Family
P - Lord there is no denying You have blessed me abundantly with such sweet people that make my life richer. Thank You. May I find time to thank each one of them.
Karlyn: Gratitude Day 19
S- Philippians 1:3-4 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God, Wherever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy.
O - When someone comes to mind I need to pray prayers of thanks for them and then make requests for them.
A - I have people that come to mind all day long that I'm grateful for and I usually pray for them but I don't always tell them. I know it would be encouraging to me for someone to tell me they were grateful for me.
Ginny MaryAnn Ann
Cindy Karen Ms. Pauline
Amber Jennifer Smith Jo Jo
Jenifer Joan Mom
Rachel Christy
Ms Jeri Jane Marie
P - God thank you for putting people in my life that have encouraged me and done wonderful and kind things for me. Help me to do better at thanking them and telling them how much they mean to me.
O - When someone comes to mind I need to pray prayers of thanks for them and then make requests for them.
A - I have people that come to mind all day long that I'm grateful for and I usually pray for them but I don't always tell them. I know it would be encouraging to me for someone to tell me they were grateful for me.
Ginny MaryAnn Ann
Cindy Karen Ms. Pauline
Amber Jennifer Smith Jo Jo
Jenifer Joan Mom
Rachel Christy
Ms Jeri Jane Marie
P - God thank you for putting people in my life that have encouraged me and done wonderful and kind things for me. Help me to do better at thanking them and telling them how much they mean to me.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 18
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - Nor grumble, as some of them did, and were destroyed by the destroyer. 1 Cor 10:10
O - Today's devotional is all about the opposite of gratitude...GRUMBLING. When I grumble I rob my spirit of strength to get through the situation. I also am not a good example to those around me.
A - The writers specifically said to look at these next 24 hours and try really hard to not grumble. Often times it is such a natural first response that I don't ever stop to realize what state my heart is in. Instead of whining I will ask for the Lord's grace to open my eyes and change my first response to one of thankfulness.
P - Lord I pray for a thankful heart and a non grumbling attitude.
S - Nor grumble, as some of them did, and were destroyed by the destroyer. 1 Cor 10:10
O - Today's devotional is all about the opposite of gratitude...GRUMBLING. When I grumble I rob my spirit of strength to get through the situation. I also am not a good example to those around me.
A - The writers specifically said to look at these next 24 hours and try really hard to not grumble. Often times it is such a natural first response that I don't ever stop to realize what state my heart is in. Instead of whining I will ask for the Lord's grace to open my eyes and change my first response to one of thankfulness.
P - Lord I pray for a thankful heart and a non grumbling attitude.
Karlyn:Gratitude day 18
Sorry for being MIA. I've been reading I just couldn't get to a computer! Ginny I'm so sorry for the drought. I understand how that can get people down! Praying for rain and a good wet winter! Harvest is in full swing here. This is our first year for corn and it's been crazy! We've never had truckers come in and haul out our crops and that's what they are doing with corn. It's so interesting, they fight to get in line for a load. Ryan has met some really neat guys.
Isaac made ALL our rice go down so that means double the time to cut. It's tedious and it makes Ryan very tired at the end of the day, but I'm so thankful that they have all had good attitudes through all of it!
S - I Corinthians 10: 1-13 V10 And don’t grumble as some of them did, and then were destroyed by the angel of death.
O - God is pretty serious about dealing with whining and grumbling!
A - If there is one thing in this world that drives me crazy is whining. My kids know there are serious consequences if I hear it and I really can't stand it when I hear adults whining. But then there is me. I grumble all the time over everything. So why doesn't my own whining drive me nuts? Since we've started this Gratitude challenge I've been much more aware of my grumbling and have tried to stop it before it starts. I'm blessed with WAY more than I ever deserve and have no need to whine!
Things that are hard for me that I whine about...
-Being a single parent this time of year
-Paying bills
-Overeating
-People not doing things the way I think it should be done
Gratitude side says...
-God gives me extended family and friends that are here to help!
-We both have jobs and the ability to budget
-I have never gone hungry so I should treat food as a blessing and not consume it like a crazy person
-I can learn from others how they do things and respect their decisions and follow what Christ asks me to do!
P - God help me to not have a grumbling spirit but be full of Gratitude! Your blessings are endless and I praise you for that!
Isaac made ALL our rice go down so that means double the time to cut. It's tedious and it makes Ryan very tired at the end of the day, but I'm so thankful that they have all had good attitudes through all of it!
S - I Corinthians 10: 1-13 V10 And don’t grumble as some of them did, and then were destroyed by the angel of death.
O - God is pretty serious about dealing with whining and grumbling!
A - If there is one thing in this world that drives me crazy is whining. My kids know there are serious consequences if I hear it and I really can't stand it when I hear adults whining. But then there is me. I grumble all the time over everything. So why doesn't my own whining drive me nuts? Since we've started this Gratitude challenge I've been much more aware of my grumbling and have tried to stop it before it starts. I'm blessed with WAY more than I ever deserve and have no need to whine!
Things that are hard for me that I whine about...
-Being a single parent this time of year
-Paying bills
-Overeating
-People not doing things the way I think it should be done
Gratitude side says...
-God gives me extended family and friends that are here to help!
-We both have jobs and the ability to budget
-I have never gone hungry so I should treat food as a blessing and not consume it like a crazy person
-I can learn from others how they do things and respect their decisions and follow what Christ asks me to do!
P - God help me to not have a grumbling spirit but be full of Gratitude! Your blessings are endless and I praise you for that!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 17
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - She [wisdom] is a tree of life to those who take hold of her. Psalm 3:18a
O - There is growth and a future found in wisdom.
A - Right now we are doing crop inspections. Dryland is just bad. There is little to nothing there. They'll just get what insurance covers and that's it. It's not even making 1/2 a bale. We needed more rain and it didn't come. Then you go and look at some irrigated and it's beautiful. 4 bales at least. Growth is a beautiful thing. It gives hope. It gives life. It keeps you going. It means everything is going to be O.K. In verse 18 wisdom is compared to a tree. A tree of life which means it's not dead. It's growing. Wisdom and the characteristic of gratitude gives us hope to keep going. When we "loudly" thank God we find strength that's all going to be O.K. I don't know about y'all, but there are some areas in my life that I could use strength in. Maybe if I started thanking the Lord more in those areas I would see new growth.
P - Lord I pray that wisdom would abound. That I would seek You and walk in Your ways. I ask that You give new life to those areas that I find more to complain about than be thankful for.
S - She [wisdom] is a tree of life to those who take hold of her. Psalm 3:18a
O - There is growth and a future found in wisdom.
A - Right now we are doing crop inspections. Dryland is just bad. There is little to nothing there. They'll just get what insurance covers and that's it. It's not even making 1/2 a bale. We needed more rain and it didn't come. Then you go and look at some irrigated and it's beautiful. 4 bales at least. Growth is a beautiful thing. It gives hope. It gives life. It keeps you going. It means everything is going to be O.K. In verse 18 wisdom is compared to a tree. A tree of life which means it's not dead. It's growing. Wisdom and the characteristic of gratitude gives us hope to keep going. When we "loudly" thank God we find strength that's all going to be O.K. I don't know about y'all, but there are some areas in my life that I could use strength in. Maybe if I started thanking the Lord more in those areas I would see new growth.
P - Lord I pray that wisdom would abound. That I would seek You and walk in Your ways. I ask that You give new life to those areas that I find more to complain about than be thankful for.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Ginny - Gratitude Day 16
S - O Lord my God,
I cried to You for help, and You healed me. Psalm 30:2
O - Cry out to the Lord. Tell Him what is on your mind. He is the healer.
A - I liked verse 2 today. Something about that world heal, really spoke to me. Healing sounds so nice. Healed of the troubles or challenges or short comings I experience. I know He is able.
P - Lord, thank You for Your Word and thank You for Your power that is able to heal us.
I cried to You for help, and You healed me. Psalm 30:2
O - Cry out to the Lord. Tell Him what is on your mind. He is the healer.
A - I liked verse 2 today. Something about that world heal, really spoke to me. Healing sounds so nice. Healed of the troubles or challenges or short comings I experience. I know He is able.
P - Lord, thank You for Your Word and thank You for Your power that is able to heal us.
Ginny - Gratitude Day 15
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - Call upon Me in the day of trouble;
I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 50:15
O - Being thankful when surrounded by trouble is not the easiest thing.
A - Today's assignment is to make a list of all the difficult things and then find a way to be thankful in them. Here is my list of difficults:
S - Call upon Me in the day of trouble;
I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 50:15
O - Being thankful when surrounded by trouble is not the easiest thing.
A - Today's assignment is to make a list of all the difficult things and then find a way to be thankful in them. Here is my list of difficults:
- relationships
- finances
- healthy eating
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