This week has been everything but peaceful! Rachel's dad's trailer was destroyed in a tornado early Thursday morning. He was the only place hit in Sheridan. Amazingly, he was inside and survived with minor injuries. He has nothing left.
It's been a very busy week and I can't get last week's shooting out of my head. I'm so thankful for the peace in my heart and that I can call on the Holy Spirit for comfort and restoration.
I hope all of you have a restful fun Christmas. I love you all very much and I'm so thankful God gave you to me as friends, encouragers, mentors, and family.
S - Phillipians 4:4-7 Always be full of the joy in the Lord. I say it again Rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember the Lord is coming soon. Don't worry about anything instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceed anything you can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 1:20-21 As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. Joseph son of David the angel said do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid.
O - Worry and fear can't accomplish anything Christ wants. His peace in us and shown through us can show the world how awesome he is!
A - If the world would read these verses in Phillipians and Matthew and take them to heart how different a world we would live in. His peace "exceeds anything we can understand" I pray this for the families in Connecticut and for everyone who is hurting for any reason. I'm ready for the Lord to come back but there are still so many who need him. Friends family neighbors strangers, I'm heavy hearted today, but I will Rejoice and find my joy in him.
P - Lord thank you for the Peace that Jesus brings. Show me today how to share that peace with those I'm with. Thank you for providing what we don't understand to get us through what we can't do on our own.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Ginny - Peace Day 5
Good Morning Girlz!!! I woke up early today. Pretty bad headache buts it's getting better. I even already painted my toes!
S - "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful." John 14:27
O - God doesn't do things as the world does things. The world tries to satisfy us, but God is two steps ahead of them. His ways are higher, and just as verse 27 says...not as the world. He is the ultimate fulfillment. He is here. Do not fear or be troubled. God is above it all and offers peace.
A - I think as I head into these next few and final days of Christmas that is what I want on the tip of my tongue. God is here. He has come and offers me hope, love, joy and peace. He is here. He is with me. He is in control. He reigns. Glory to God!
P - Lord thank You for Your ever prescence and all the gifts You give me. May I feel Your prescence these next few days. May You be near as I celebrate Christmas.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! I will be thinking and praying for each one of y'all. Mom & Dad are already at Amy's, Tim flies in today and I'll head over tomorrow. Sunday my parents, Tim and I are going to Houston for the day to see my Uncle Robert and cousins. This is the family that lost my Aunt back in June to cancer. It will be so good to see them. Tuesday I'll head back here, but my folks are coming with me for a few days and then flying back to NYC from here. It will be a good time being all together. I've enjoyed this study and look forward to the next one. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
S - "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful." John 14:27
O - God doesn't do things as the world does things. The world tries to satisfy us, but God is two steps ahead of them. His ways are higher, and just as verse 27 says...not as the world. He is the ultimate fulfillment. He is here. Do not fear or be troubled. God is above it all and offers peace.
A - I think as I head into these next few and final days of Christmas that is what I want on the tip of my tongue. God is here. He has come and offers me hope, love, joy and peace. He is here. He is with me. He is in control. He reigns. Glory to God!
P - Lord thank You for Your ever prescence and all the gifts You give me. May I feel Your prescence these next few days. May You be near as I celebrate Christmas.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! I will be thinking and praying for each one of y'all. Mom & Dad are already at Amy's, Tim flies in today and I'll head over tomorrow. Sunday my parents, Tim and I are going to Houston for the day to see my Uncle Robert and cousins. This is the family that lost my Aunt back in June to cancer. It will be so good to see them. Tuesday I'll head back here, but my folks are coming with me for a few days and then flying back to NYC from here. It will be a good time being all together. I've enjoyed this study and look forward to the next one. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Ginny - Peace Day 3
Hello Girlz!!!
S - Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
O - Peace to me, is such a defining characteristic of those that walk close to the Lord. When I think of my role models in the Christian faith, they are all people that have peace. They understand the Lord's soverignty and they pray to Him instead of worrying about it.
A - Especially when there is so much to think about right now with work, and Christmas plans, it is easy to react with worry rather than prayer when problems arise. I need to pray a lot more about all the little things that come my way at work. Right now I am letting them ruffle my feathers. I want peace to rule, not my frustration.
P - Lord I pray specifically for crazy, hectic work days. Give me patience and love to help people. I pray that all those that I talk to on the phone and who come to my desk will see Your peace in my attitude and spirit.
S - Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
O - Peace to me, is such a defining characteristic of those that walk close to the Lord. When I think of my role models in the Christian faith, they are all people that have peace. They understand the Lord's soverignty and they pray to Him instead of worrying about it.
A - Especially when there is so much to think about right now with work, and Christmas plans, it is easy to react with worry rather than prayer when problems arise. I need to pray a lot more about all the little things that come my way at work. Right now I am letting them ruffle my feathers. I want peace to rule, not my frustration.
P - Lord I pray specifically for crazy, hectic work days. Give me patience and love to help people. I pray that all those that I talk to on the phone and who come to my desk will see Your peace in my attitude and spirit.
Cindy: Peace Day 3
S - Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:4-7
O - Rejoice always. Paul says it twice to put more emphasis on it...Rejoice! God is near. The peace of God overcomes every thought...we should be consumed by peace not our worrisome thoughts and be focused on God.
A - I quote these verses all the time. I have our students quoting these verses whey they worry. But with Scripture it's not enough just to quote it, it's more than that - it is doing it. To know what the Bible says and then not do it is sin. We have comfort in knowing God's instructions and knowing that they are for our benefit, our best. So I must not worry but instead pray, let my need, my request be known to God and then have confidence in the Lord to do as He says...give me peace.
P - Thank you Lord for Your word, Your instruction that brings peace. Father help me to be consistent in doing what Your word says. Help me to rejoice in You at all times.
O - Rejoice always. Paul says it twice to put more emphasis on it...Rejoice! God is near. The peace of God overcomes every thought...we should be consumed by peace not our worrisome thoughts and be focused on God.
A - I quote these verses all the time. I have our students quoting these verses whey they worry. But with Scripture it's not enough just to quote it, it's more than that - it is doing it. To know what the Bible says and then not do it is sin. We have comfort in knowing God's instructions and knowing that they are for our benefit, our best. So I must not worry but instead pray, let my need, my request be known to God and then have confidence in the Lord to do as He says...give me peace.
P - Thank you Lord for Your word, Your instruction that brings peace. Father help me to be consistent in doing what Your word says. Help me to rejoice in You at all times.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Cindy: Peace Day 1 & 2
S - For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6
Sing for joy, Daughter of Zion; shout loudly, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem! The Lord has removed your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. The King of Israel, Yahweh, is among you; you need no longer fear harm. - Zephaniah 3:14-15
O - The names of Christ: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. These names tell of His character. In Zephaniah, the Lord is removing punishment, turning back your enemy...He is bringing peace. The verse says you don't need to fear harm...that's because He is the Prince of Peace
A - Peace is definitely needed this week. Saturday night a girl in our church was killed in a four wheeler accident. She was only 20yrs old and had been married only 6 mths. She and her husband were riding a four wheeler together when she was thrown and killed instantly. He was driving. With the tragedy in Sandy Hook on Friday and the accident that happened here on Saturday, people are in search and need of peace. We can and should rely on Christ to bring peace in times of trouble. The Lord is in control and His word says that we don't need to fear harm.
P - Pray for the Rhoden/Treece family during this difficult time. The viewing is tonight and the funeral tomorrow.
Sing for joy, Daughter of Zion; shout loudly, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem! The Lord has removed your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. The King of Israel, Yahweh, is among you; you need no longer fear harm. - Zephaniah 3:14-15
O - The names of Christ: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. These names tell of His character. In Zephaniah, the Lord is removing punishment, turning back your enemy...He is bringing peace. The verse says you don't need to fear harm...that's because He is the Prince of Peace
A - Peace is definitely needed this week. Saturday night a girl in our church was killed in a four wheeler accident. She was only 20yrs old and had been married only 6 mths. She and her husband were riding a four wheeler together when she was thrown and killed instantly. He was driving. With the tragedy in Sandy Hook on Friday and the accident that happened here on Saturday, people are in search and need of peace. We can and should rely on Christ to bring peace in times of trouble. The Lord is in control and His word says that we don't need to fear harm.
P - Pray for the Rhoden/Treece family during this difficult time. The viewing is tonight and the funeral tomorrow.
Karlyn: Peace day 1 and 2
S: For a child will be born to us a son will be given to us and the government will rest on his shoulders and his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6
Shout for Joy O daughter of Zion Shout in triumph O Israel! Rejoice and exalt with all your heart O daughter of Jerusalem. The Lord has taken away his judgements against you. He has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst. You will fear disaster no more.
Zephaniah 3:14-15
O - "lasting peace doesn't depend on my circumstances" Everything rests on Christ's shoulders. He is the Prince of Peace in a dark world. We no longer have to fear disaster because we can have everlasting peace with him.
A - I have felt so much anxiety since the shootings last week, and I'm typically not anxious. I don't want to ever have to experience what that town is feeling. I'm praying so desperately that God will receive amazing glory for what comes after this tragedy and I'm praying hard for the souls left here to come to know Christ. I want that community to be able to read these verses above with confidence and feel Christ's peace.
P - Lord you knew this shooting would happen. You are still in control. God I pray for these families and community that they will come to know you more than ever and live their lives for you and not for children that are gone. Show them how to honor their lives by living for you. God protect our country from more of these tragedies and protect our families. Thank you for your peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Shout for Joy O daughter of Zion Shout in triumph O Israel! Rejoice and exalt with all your heart O daughter of Jerusalem. The Lord has taken away his judgements against you. He has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst. You will fear disaster no more.
Zephaniah 3:14-15
O - "lasting peace doesn't depend on my circumstances" Everything rests on Christ's shoulders. He is the Prince of Peace in a dark world. We no longer have to fear disaster because we can have everlasting peace with him.
A - I have felt so much anxiety since the shootings last week, and I'm typically not anxious. I don't want to ever have to experience what that town is feeling. I'm praying so desperately that God will receive amazing glory for what comes after this tragedy and I'm praying hard for the souls left here to come to know Christ. I want that community to be able to read these verses above with confidence and feel Christ's peace.
P - Lord you knew this shooting would happen. You are still in control. God I pray for these families and community that they will come to know you more than ever and live their lives for you and not for children that are gone. Show them how to honor their lives by living for you. God protect our country from more of these tragedies and protect our families. Thank you for your peace.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Karlyn:Joy day 5
Happy Friday Morning! Staci leaves for a mission trip to the Yucatan today with her school. Christy is meeting them on Sunday. They will be there for a week. Please pray for the people they will be ministering to.
Thank y'all for praying for my foot. It is so much better and I know how to take care of it now. So I've got another issue:) Turning 35 really messed me up this year:) I think I now have carpul tunnel (sp) in my left hand. I've never had this much trouble in my life. Please pray that it's not that and that it will stop hurting.
Merry Christmas and have a great weekend! Ginny how was the peanut farm?
S - Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up, and let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne.
O I haven't endured anything Jesus didn't go through. He knew there was great joy to experience after every trial and eternal Joy in heaven. This expectation of Joy kept him going through the hard experiences.
A - This Christmas I've tried to place the word JOY in every place I can to help me to remember what my attitude should be. I want to go through the hard times of life remembering Joy will carry me through and is the reward.
LOrd thank you for your JOY that is better than any happiness I could everr imaging. Thank you for giving us endurance through Christ and his Joy. Help me to share Joy today with those I'm around.
Thank y'all for praying for my foot. It is so much better and I know how to take care of it now. So I've got another issue:) Turning 35 really messed me up this year:) I think I now have carpul tunnel (sp) in my left hand. I've never had this much trouble in my life. Please pray that it's not that and that it will stop hurting.
Merry Christmas and have a great weekend! Ginny how was the peanut farm?
S - Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up, and let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne.
O I haven't endured anything Jesus didn't go through. He knew there was great joy to experience after every trial and eternal Joy in heaven. This expectation of Joy kept him going through the hard experiences.
A - This Christmas I've tried to place the word JOY in every place I can to help me to remember what my attitude should be. I want to go through the hard times of life remembering Joy will carry me through and is the reward.
LOrd thank you for your JOY that is better than any happiness I could everr imaging. Thank you for giving us endurance through Christ and his Joy. Help me to share Joy today with those I'm around.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Karlyn: Joy day 2-4
Happy Thursday afternoon! Have fun Ginny! I'm singing at an insurance Christmas party tonight. It's always a little awkward but fun.
S - Nehemiah 8:10 And Nehemiah continued "Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. THis is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!"
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasure of living with you forever.
Luke 2:10-14 but the angel reassured them. Don't be afraid he said I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord has been born today in Bethlehem the city of David. And you will recognize him by this sign: YOu will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth lying in a manger.
O - God's Joy has had to be and will always be my only strength!
Right now I long for his presence, it's the only thing that gives me peace. I want Holly toknow this peace.
I can't imagine the excitement of those shepherds. I can't even imagine what they were thinking or feeling. How special for them not kings and government officials to be the ones to see this baby first!!!
A - I want his joy peace and excitement for Christmas to be seen and for people to want to know more about Christ and not Santa!
P- Lord you know all the things I've struggled with and have failed in this week. Please help me to press on with Joy and your peace and the longing for your presence face to face! Thank you for Jesus!
S - Nehemiah 8:10 And Nehemiah continued "Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. THis is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!"
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasure of living with you forever.
Luke 2:10-14 but the angel reassured them. Don't be afraid he said I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord has been born today in Bethlehem the city of David. And you will recognize him by this sign: YOu will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth lying in a manger.
O - God's Joy has had to be and will always be my only strength!
Right now I long for his presence, it's the only thing that gives me peace. I want Holly toknow this peace.
I can't imagine the excitement of those shepherds. I can't even imagine what they were thinking or feeling. How special for them not kings and government officials to be the ones to see this baby first!!!
A - I want his joy peace and excitement for Christmas to be seen and for people to want to know more about Christ and not Santa!
P- Lord you know all the things I've struggled with and have failed in this week. Please help me to press on with Joy and your peace and the longing for your presence face to face! Thank you for Jesus!
Ginny - Joy Day 4
Good Morning Girlz!!!
I am so excited! I am fixing to head out to one of our peanut house's Christmas Open House and I AM SO EXCITED!!! We have been working so hard I haven't even had time to look up and now I get to take like a 2 hour break and be with people I love! I am so excited! I've already decided I'm getting Starbucks before I head out of town! It's gonna be so fun!
S - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
I am so excited! I am fixing to head out to one of our peanut house's Christmas Open House and I AM SO EXCITED!!! We have been working so hard I haven't even had time to look up and now I get to take like a 2 hour break and be with people I love! I am so excited! I've already decided I'm getting Starbucks before I head out of town! It's gonna be so fun!
S - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Luke 2:10-14
And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Luke 2:10-14
O - God knew. God knew how all of this would work. He had it planned out exactly how He wanted it. Nothing about it was strange to Him, it was exactly as it should be. My favorite Christmas song is, "Such a strange way to save the world." It talks of how Joseph was a normal guy. Mary...there was nothing special about her. He could have come in a grand entrance, but instead he came in a barn. Such a strange way indeed, but yet the most amazing birth there ever was or will be. God knew.
A - Yesterday we hired a new football coach. Kliff Kingsbury and I am sooooooooooooo excited along with the rest of the town. This place has gone crazy!!! People are literally partying in the street. Kliff was our quarterback in the early 2000's and people love him! Facebook was halarious last night with all the constant, endless updates of Welcome home Kliff! The King is coming back! The King is home! The King has come to reign. It was fun. This morning I got up and those messages were playing through my head as the radio DJ's were talking about it and I couldn't help but think...what if we got this excited about THE KING...the true King coming home? How many of these people are ready and thinking about inviting THE KING into their homes and lives this holiday season? Is He going to be there or are we just totally looking over the reason we have Christmas. How wonderful it would be if we got that excited? If we rang the victory bells. If we talked about it on the radio. If it was on the front page of the paper. If it was all the updates on fb. THAT King is worth it. THAT is the King I want to make sure is at my home and in my life and of those I love this Christmas.
P - Heavenly Father I pray that the joy and excitement about You shines forth from me this Christmas season, that all those I am around will see the love I have for You.
Joy Day 4
Praying for Holly and your whole family. Levi came home yesterday with the stomach bug. He's much better this morning but praying no one else catches. My stomach has been hurting all night but I think its all mental from having to clean up after him.:)
S- Luke 2:10-14 And the angel said to them, "Fear not for behold I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord. ANd this will be a sign for you: you find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God and saying " Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased."
O- I can't imagine what it must of been like to be there that night. How dark and quiet it must have been out there. How surprised they must of been when they saw the brightness of the angels and heard the singing. How they didn't question but listened, heard and obeyed. God sent His Son for ALL people, not just a few.
A- I need to be shouting this joy to my neighbors, the people in the stores, and everyone I come into contact. The Shepherds can teach me an important lesson about obeying. So many times I question God and think my way is the right way.
P- Lord, help me share this great Joy to everyone around. Help me to be like the Shepherds and go as soon as you tell me too.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Ginny - Joy Day 3
Good evening girlz!!!
S - You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11
O - Why would we want to be any where else other than walking with our Savior!?! Look at all the benefits we get when we decide to yield to Him and obey...direction, joy, pleasures.
A - Lord why do I go seeking other things and people to fulfill me? You have it all just waiting to bless me with it. I could use a lot of direction right now. Some decisions for pretty major future plans are before me and it sure would be nice to be confident in the decision to make.
P - Lord please show me what path to take. Guide and direct me, please. Open my eyes to see what You would have me see and make a wise decision.
S - You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11
O - Why would we want to be any where else other than walking with our Savior!?! Look at all the benefits we get when we decide to yield to Him and obey...direction, joy, pleasures.
A - Lord why do I go seeking other things and people to fulfill me? You have it all just waiting to bless me with it. I could use a lot of direction right now. Some decisions for pretty major future plans are before me and it sure would be nice to be confident in the decision to make.
P - Lord please show me what path to take. Guide and direct me, please. Open my eyes to see what You would have me see and make a wise decision.
Karlyn: Keep praying
Hey everyone! Holly is 13 weeks pregnant. Long story short, she and the guy had been broken for over a month and had no contact with each other. Now he is trying to convince her they should move in together. There are so many levels of things to pray for I can't even begin. Most of all pray for her salvation and that she would continue to listen to our advice and trust it. God knew this was going to happen and he can pull her through she just has to accept him!
Love y'all! Oh and Jen, Knox and Levi must be having secret conversations! Right there with ya sista!
Love y'all! Oh and Jen, Knox and Levi must be having secret conversations! Right there with ya sista!
Cindy: Joy Day 3
S - You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures. - Psalm 16:11
O - With God is the path of life and in His presence is abundant joy
A - Praise God that He knows the path of life and is revealing it to me. This is especially comforting in times of uncertainty! Also that in Him is not only joy but abundant joy - overflowing joy, more joy than I could ask for - joy, Joy, JOY
P - Thank you Lord for being in control, for revealing Your path to me. Help me today to not only recognize that in Your presence is abundant joy but to live it!
O - With God is the path of life and in His presence is abundant joy
A - Praise God that He knows the path of life and is revealing it to me. This is especially comforting in times of uncertainty! Also that in Him is not only joy but abundant joy - overflowing joy, more joy than I could ask for - joy, Joy, JOY
P - Thank you Lord for being in control, for revealing Your path to me. Help me today to not only recognize that in Your presence is abundant joy but to live it!
Cindy: Joy Day 2
S - Then he said to them, "Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, because the joy of the Lord is your stronghold." - Nehemiah 8:10
O - The people of Israel had been without the Word of God during the exile. They are finally returning and hearing the words of the law, which causes all the people to weep when they hear the Word (v9). In verse 10, Ezra and Nehemiah are saying to rejoice/ celebrate, give to those who have nothing prepared. The joy of the Lord is our strength.
A - oh that I would have the same reaction to the Word of God...that I would long for the Word and I would weep when I'm without it...to be moved by the reading of God's Word, to rejoice and celebrate because of God's Word and to know that the joy of the Lord is my strength!
P - Lord, thank you for joy. Thank you for being my strength. Lord I pray that I will be able to share with others what you have done this Christmas season so that they too can rejoice and celebrate in you!
O - The people of Israel had been without the Word of God during the exile. They are finally returning and hearing the words of the law, which causes all the people to weep when they hear the Word (v9). In verse 10, Ezra and Nehemiah are saying to rejoice/ celebrate, give to those who have nothing prepared. The joy of the Lord is our strength.
A - oh that I would have the same reaction to the Word of God...that I would long for the Word and I would weep when I'm without it...to be moved by the reading of God's Word, to rejoice and celebrate because of God's Word and to know that the joy of the Lord is my strength!
P - Lord, thank you for joy. Thank you for being my strength. Lord I pray that I will be able to share with others what you have done this Christmas season so that they too can rejoice and celebrate in you!
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Ginny - Joy Day 2
Good evening girlz!!!
S- Then he said to them, "Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
O - "Do not be grieved" Do not get bogged down in this world. There is JOY! Joy that brings strength to make it through.
A - I can not make it without the Lord. It is His strength and His power and His wisdom that gets me through each day. What joy is found in our Savior! Even when times are rough, even when I am exhausted, even when money is tight, even when I'm being a brat, even when things don't make sense; there is still strength found in the joy of the Lord. Praise His name!
P - Lord thank You for taking care of me so much more than I deserve. Thank You for being my strength and my joy.
S- Then he said to them, "Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
O - "Do not be grieved" Do not get bogged down in this world. There is JOY! Joy that brings strength to make it through.
A - I can not make it without the Lord. It is His strength and His power and His wisdom that gets me through each day. What joy is found in our Savior! Even when times are rough, even when I am exhausted, even when money is tight, even when I'm being a brat, even when things don't make sense; there is still strength found in the joy of the Lord. Praise His name!
P - Lord thank You for taking care of me so much more than I deserve. Thank You for being my strength and my joy.
Ginny - Joy Day 1
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete.
O - "...joy may be made complete." Those words really stuck out to me today. There is so much in these verses, but for some reason "joy may be made complete" really hit home. Doesn't that sound so nice? For something to be complete. Sealed. Done. Lacking nothing. I like that. I want that.
A - Work these past couple of weeks has been anything but complete. It has been a constant list of loose ends and waiting on people to get me this, so I can do this, and get it to so & so. Very few files have been closed up and marked done. I looooong for my stack to dwindle, but right now that's just not possible. Today's verse reminds me that I do have something...a wonderful something...that is wrapped up and taken care of. No loose ends. The joy I find in the Lord is complete. It lacks nothing. It quenches. It satisfies. It surpasses all the temporal stuff down here. It is perfect.
P - Heavenly Father thank You for the gift of Joy and the strength I find in it. I pray as days come and whirl by and nothing seems to get done that I would remember Your joy is always with me.
S - These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete.
God Is Light
5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1 4:7O - "...joy may be made complete." Those words really stuck out to me today. There is so much in these verses, but for some reason "joy may be made complete" really hit home. Doesn't that sound so nice? For something to be complete. Sealed. Done. Lacking nothing. I like that. I want that.
A - Work these past couple of weeks has been anything but complete. It has been a constant list of loose ends and waiting on people to get me this, so I can do this, and get it to so & so. Very few files have been closed up and marked done. I looooong for my stack to dwindle, but right now that's just not possible. Today's verse reminds me that I do have something...a wonderful something...that is wrapped up and taken care of. No loose ends. The joy I find in the Lord is complete. It lacks nothing. It quenches. It satisfies. It surpasses all the temporal stuff down here. It is perfect.
P - Heavenly Father thank You for the gift of Joy and the strength I find in it. I pray as days come and whirl by and nothing seems to get done that I would remember Your joy is always with me.
Joy Day 2
Pray for me and Levi. He's at that very hard age of 2. He is so strong willed. The last week or so he's started throwing fits. He cries so hard he makes himself sick. Last week I cleaned up throw up 4x at nap because he was mad. Fun times!!!
S- Nehemiah 8:10- Then He said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat adn drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And not be grieved, for the joy is our strength."
O- We are to give freely and often. By doing this we will be filled with joy.
A- As a family we have really been working on giving and doing it with joy, especially Grant. We live in a society that has so much. We expect something for every good grade, race, sports, job etc... Dan and I were convicted that we were just as guilty. So we have been trying to be intentional about giving. We have found that its so much fun to see the faces of those we help. We have also started doing random acts of kindness with the boys and it's so much fun to see how excited they get. We want the boys to see us putting our faith in action instead of just talking about it. This Christmas season I've also been thinking about alot of the tradtions and how we celebrate. This year God has showed me that I need to put more focus on Him and not all the traditions.
P- Lord, help to always have joy in every sitaution. That is so hard for me to do especially with a 2 yr old running around. Help me see and reach out to those in need.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Karlyn: Joy Day 1
Happy Monday Morning! JOY!
I need your super prayer warrior prayers for my niece Holly. Can't give you details now but please pray for her salvation and her mental stability. Thank you!
S - I John 1:4-7 We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy. This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you God is light and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus his son, cleanses us from all sin.
O - As a believer I share joy because of Christ's light in me. I have fellowship with him and there is no spiritual darkness! I'm so thankful for fellowship with him! Only when I'm in true fellowship with him can I be the light to others I need to be.
A - I've thought a lot lately about how others make it without Christ. I know that I would be so desperate without him in my life. I cannot imagine a day without his presence. My goal this Christmas is for Sawyer to see how important it is for others to see and know Christ's light and JOY. Praying hard for his salvation!
P - Lord thank you that your light gets rid of darkness and the blood of Jesus cleansed me from sin! Help me eyes to be open today for those who need your light and Joy in their life. Continue to draw Sawyer's heart to yours!
I need your super prayer warrior prayers for my niece Holly. Can't give you details now but please pray for her salvation and her mental stability. Thank you!
S - I John 1:4-7 We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy. This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you God is light and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus his son, cleanses us from all sin.
O - As a believer I share joy because of Christ's light in me. I have fellowship with him and there is no spiritual darkness! I'm so thankful for fellowship with him! Only when I'm in true fellowship with him can I be the light to others I need to be.
A - I've thought a lot lately about how others make it without Christ. I know that I would be so desperate without him in my life. I cannot imagine a day without his presence. My goal this Christmas is for Sawyer to see how important it is for others to see and know Christ's light and JOY. Praying hard for his salvation!
P - Lord thank you that your light gets rid of darkness and the blood of Jesus cleansed me from sin! Help me eyes to be open today for those who need your light and Joy in their life. Continue to draw Sawyer's heart to yours!
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Ginny - Love Day 5
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - So Jesus said to them, "For a little while longer the Light is among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you; he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes. While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light."
O - Walk + Light = victory. Walk + darkness = defeat.
A - Walking in the Light to me means measuring everything by God's Word. Holding up every decision, every thought, every action to His Word and seeing how it lines up. Those things that pull us down and cause us to slip into a pit are not the path of Light. Sometimes avoiding those pits is hard for me because I don't take the time to stop and pray and seek the Lord. Add a busy schedule to that and it seems those pits become more of the normal. Even in the midst of crazy work days, to-do lists, and jampacked schedules I want to seek Him and put Him first. Nothing else matters compared to the miracle of Christmas.
P - Lord I pray for all the things that take my attention away from spending time with You and seeking You and having the strength and energy and wisdom to chose the path of Light. Please keep my mind clear and alert to the most important things this Christmas season.
Christmas musical this morning! It's gonna be a wonderful day in His house! Love you all!!!
S - So Jesus said to them, "For a little while longer the Light is among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you; he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes. While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light."
O - Walk + Light = victory. Walk + darkness = defeat.
A - Walking in the Light to me means measuring everything by God's Word. Holding up every decision, every thought, every action to His Word and seeing how it lines up. Those things that pull us down and cause us to slip into a pit are not the path of Light. Sometimes avoiding those pits is hard for me because I don't take the time to stop and pray and seek the Lord. Add a busy schedule to that and it seems those pits become more of the normal. Even in the midst of crazy work days, to-do lists, and jampacked schedules I want to seek Him and put Him first. Nothing else matters compared to the miracle of Christmas.
P - Lord I pray for all the things that take my attention away from spending time with You and seeking You and having the strength and energy and wisdom to chose the path of Light. Please keep my mind clear and alert to the most important things this Christmas season.
Christmas musical this morning! It's gonna be a wonderful day in His house! Love you all!!!
Friday, December 7, 2012
Karlyn: Love days 3-5
S - Psalm 119:105-106 Your Word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light to guide my path. I've promised it once and I'll promise it again, I will obey your righteous regulations.
Zephaniah 3:17 For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.
John 12:35-36 Jesus replied, "My life will shine for you a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going. Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.
O - I've had several opportunities this week to actively share love and light. I'm grateful that I can know from God's Word what path to take, his love calms my fears when opportunities come up to share, and that through that his light can shine through darkness!
A - I'm going to continue to pray for opportunities with these same people during Christmas. They are very intrigued about why are family celebrates Christmas the way we do. I'm praying for God's direction on how to continue the conversations!
P - Lord thank you for being our light. Thank you for giving opportunities to share your love. Thank you for Christmas!
Zephaniah 3:17 For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.
John 12:35-36 Jesus replied, "My life will shine for you a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going. Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.
O - I've had several opportunities this week to actively share love and light. I'm grateful that I can know from God's Word what path to take, his love calms my fears when opportunities come up to share, and that through that his light can shine through darkness!
A - I'm going to continue to pray for opportunities with these same people during Christmas. They are very intrigued about why are family celebrates Christmas the way we do. I'm praying for God's direction on how to continue the conversations!
P - Lord thank you for being our light. Thank you for giving opportunities to share your love. Thank you for Christmas!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Cindy: Love Day 4
S - Yahweh your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will bring you quietness with His love. He will delight in you with shouts of joy. - Zephaniah 3:17
O - The Lord is with us. Because of His love, He shows grace and He forgives. He delights in us. God is powerful and strong - a mighty warrior but at the same time gentle and rejoices over salvation.
A - As a Christian we get the benefits of God in this verse: God as a warrior is fighting our battles, He is with us, He rejoices over us, He gives grace, peace, forgiveness - salvation, He delights in us, He sings over us.
P - Thank you Lord for your love, grace, peace and forgiveness. Remind me today that it is You who gives peace...Peace that I so desperately need today.
O - The Lord is with us. Because of His love, He shows grace and He forgives. He delights in us. God is powerful and strong - a mighty warrior but at the same time gentle and rejoices over salvation.
A - As a Christian we get the benefits of God in this verse: God as a warrior is fighting our battles, He is with us, He rejoices over us, He gives grace, peace, forgiveness - salvation, He delights in us, He sings over us.
P - Thank you Lord for your love, grace, peace and forgiveness. Remind me today that it is You who gives peace...Peace that I so desperately need today.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Ginny - Love Day 3
Good evening girls!!! Hello!!!!! Sorry I've missed a couple of days! It has been crazy busy at work! Early mornings, working late, blah, blah, blah. Just a lot going on right now and it's not even ag season yet! I have 12 loans on my desk right now, and a typical busy day would be about 4, so we're triple busy right now. Busy, busy, busy. Crazy, crazy, crazy. Losing my mind, mind, mind. I love it though!!!
S - Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn and I will confirm it, that I will keep Your righteous ordinances.
O - God's Word is there to give guidance and direct our steps.
A - A little while back (actually during one of our other OBU Girlz studies) the Lord really taught me a lot about light and how being in the light is so much safer than living life in the dark. His Word is light to me. It helps me make decisions that are wise and in line with what He wants for me. His Word shows me where the pitfalls are so that I can avoid them.
P - Lord thank You for Your Word that brings light to the steps I take.
S - Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn and I will confirm it, that I will keep Your righteous ordinances.
O - God's Word is there to give guidance and direct our steps.
A - A little while back (actually during one of our other OBU Girlz studies) the Lord really taught me a lot about light and how being in the light is so much safer than living life in the dark. His Word is light to me. It helps me make decisions that are wise and in line with what He wants for me. His Word shows me where the pitfalls are so that I can avoid them.
P - Lord thank You for Your Word that brings light to the steps I take.
Cindy: Love Day 3
S - Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. I have solemnly sworn to keep Your righteous judgments. - Psalm 119:105-106
O/A - God's word has answers for the here and now. It is the lamp in the midst of the darkness that allows me to see my feet. Romans 10:15 - How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! The good news of Christ's love and salvation - God's Word. God's word is also a light on my path - my tomorrow, my future, where I'm going. As I'm going God's word is my light, my guide. I am so thankful that I don't have to figure out my path on my own but instead have God who not only knows all but who cares about every detail, and that it is He who determines my steps.
P - Thank you Lord for your holy word that guides my days and my tomorrows. Help me be disciplined to memorize your word so that I can recall it on my path but also to keep the commands you've given.
O/A - God's word has answers for the here and now. It is the lamp in the midst of the darkness that allows me to see my feet. Romans 10:15 - How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! The good news of Christ's love and salvation - God's Word. God's word is also a light on my path - my tomorrow, my future, where I'm going. As I'm going God's word is my light, my guide. I am so thankful that I don't have to figure out my path on my own but instead have God who not only knows all but who cares about every detail, and that it is He who determines my steps.
P - Thank you Lord for your holy word that guides my days and my tomorrows. Help me be disciplined to memorize your word so that I can recall it on my path but also to keep the commands you've given.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Cindy: Love Day 2
S - One of the scribes approached. When he heard them debating and saw that Jesus answered them well, he asked HIm, "Which command is the most important of all?" "This is the most important," Jesus answered: Listen, Israel! Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.
O - Jesus quoted Deut. 6:4-5...a passage the Jews knew very well. The command is to love God with all your heart (affections), soul (spirit), mind ( intellect) and strength (will).
A - Every part of me should be expressing the love of God. If I'm focusing on loving God in every part of my life, the outcome will be better. Obedience rather than self-centered disobedience.
P - Father help me to be obedient to your command - to love you above all things and to love you with all of me.
O - Jesus quoted Deut. 6:4-5...a passage the Jews knew very well. The command is to love God with all your heart (affections), soul (spirit), mind ( intellect) and strength (will).
A - Every part of me should be expressing the love of God. If I'm focusing on loving God in every part of my life, the outcome will be better. Obedience rather than self-centered disobedience.
P - Father help me to be obedient to your command - to love you above all things and to love you with all of me.
Cindy: Love Day 1
S - Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God, and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love. - 1 John 4: 7&8
O - God is love. Love is from God. The one who doesn't love doesn't know God. As Christians we should be showing love to others and not be suprised when a non-Christian doesn't. It is because of God's love that we can love.
A - I need to be more loving even when things of this world makes me upset and frustrated. I need to look beyond circumstances and to love others...even those that are hard to love, even when I know it's not going to be appreciated, even when I know it's not going to be reciprocated. It doesn't matter. As a Christian I am to love one another because God is love.
P - Father help me to love others as you love them. Help me to love others through your strength, not my own. Help me to know you more by loving others.
O - God is love. Love is from God. The one who doesn't love doesn't know God. As Christians we should be showing love to others and not be suprised when a non-Christian doesn't. It is because of God's love that we can love.
A - I need to be more loving even when things of this world makes me upset and frustrated. I need to look beyond circumstances and to love others...even those that are hard to love, even when I know it's not going to be appreciated, even when I know it's not going to be reciprocated. It doesn't matter. As a Christian I am to love one another because God is love.
P - Father help me to love others as you love them. Help me to love others through your strength, not my own. Help me to know you more by loving others.
Karlyn: Love day 2
Good Tuesday Morning! Now poor Staci Linn has the demon virus! This thing is awful. Praying for all of you and the people on your hearts!
S - Mark 12:28-30 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, " Of all the commandments , which is the most important?" Jesus replied, "the most important commandment is this: Listen O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength."
O - For the first time I've realized Jesus started this with "The Lord our God is the one and only Lord" If I don't believe and live out that he is the ONLY Lord of my life I can't love him with my heart, soul, and strength. Nothing else can be in his place. Not family, not hobbies, not good deeds. He has to be Lord for me to love like he intended me to.
A - I need to focus today on making sure he is the only Lord in my life. I've got a lot of clutter to move out so that my heart soul and strength is focused on loving him.
P - God forgive me for putting other things in my life as Lord. Help me to make you the only Lord in my life so that I can love you and love others.
S - Mark 12:28-30 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, " Of all the commandments , which is the most important?" Jesus replied, "the most important commandment is this: Listen O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength."
O - For the first time I've realized Jesus started this with "The Lord our God is the one and only Lord" If I don't believe and live out that he is the ONLY Lord of my life I can't love him with my heart, soul, and strength. Nothing else can be in his place. Not family, not hobbies, not good deeds. He has to be Lord for me to love like he intended me to.
A - I need to focus today on making sure he is the only Lord in my life. I've got a lot of clutter to move out so that my heart soul and strength is focused on loving him.
P - God forgive me for putting other things in my life as Lord. Help me to make you the only Lord in my life so that I can love you and love others.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Ginny - Love Day 1
Good Afternoon Girlz!!!
S - Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
O - The number one way we can be Jesus here on Earth is to love others.
A - Today has caused me to really think about those people in my life right now that could use some love.
P - Lord I pray for Kim, Tifanee, Amy and Uncle Robert. Lord I pray that Your arms are wrapped around each one of them this season. That they may feel Your love.
S - Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
O - The number one way we can be Jesus here on Earth is to love others.
A - Today has caused me to really think about those people in my life right now that could use some love.
- One of the girls I work with is really searching for love & acceptance. She is making some hasty decisions to fill a void I know only Jesus can fill.
- Another of the girls I work with just lost her mother-in-law very unexpectedly this morning. They are going to need a lot of love & comfort.
- Todd's sister, Amy Williams, has been on my heart and mind recently. I know life isn't exactly what she would like it to be. She needs a fresh dose of hope.
- My Uncle has really been on my mind too. This will be the first Christmas without my Aunt. I need to take the time to make sure he knows he is loved this Christmas seaon.
P - Lord I pray for Kim, Tifanee, Amy and Uncle Robert. Lord I pray that Your arms are wrapped around each one of them this season. That they may feel Your love.
Love Day 1
S- 1 John 4:7-8
Beloved, let us love one another for love is from God and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who doesn't love does not know God because God is love.
O- God loves everyone. This is sometimes hard for me. There are people in my life who make it very hard to love them. I know they probably think the same about me on certain days. ;) However, God still loves them so I need to do the same.
A- I've gotten better at this this year. Ever since my Sunday school class took a mission trip to New Orleans, I have been very intentional about finding people to serve and love. I have found that this is the best way to show God's love and tell them about the greatest gift they could have. Here in my city there are tons of homeless people and we have been really reaching out to them. There are 2 ladies that have come into my life Pam and Carolyn. No, I don't agree with the choices they have made in life, some of the things they are currently doing and partaking in but am called to love them. They know why and how I feel. I still need to reach out and show them God's love by doing what He would do. I guess the struggle I have is loving people and at the same time not condoning what they are doing. Does that make since? For example, Carolyn is a gambling addict. Sometimes its hard for me to help her when I know she has taken her goverment check, gone to the boats, and asks for help.
P- Lord, I pray that I will see people like you do. That I will love them like you would. Help me not to judge, have faith, and step out. Especially help me to show love when it comes to my family. Honestly, this is sometimes the hardest with certain family members. Thank you for loving me as am.
Karlyn: Love day1
OH my goodness I'm so glad this weekend is over. Thea and Knox were sick all weekend. Thea threw up all the way to my parents on Friday, on Saturday as soon as the race was over my parents brought them to Memphis and Knox got sick everywhere! Then we were up all Saturday night with Thea! Crazy! So finally I think everyone is well and I think I've recovered from the race. Now my mom has it:( CRAZY! On the up side 2/3 carseats are clean now:)
S - I John 4:7-8 Beloved let us love one another for love is of God and everyone that loves is born of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
O - This is one of my favorite verse songs from my childhood! We still sing it. It's a good reminder that the only reason I can love is because of God's love in me and when I'm not showing love I'm not showing Christ in me.
A - It's hardest for me to show love when I'm tired or when I'm overwhelmed and feeling pitiful because I'm not getting any help. So this week I'm keeping this verse front and center. Showing love shows the love of Christ to others! There's plenty of people around me who need love and especially Christ's love!
Have a great Monday!
S - I John 4:7-8 Beloved let us love one another for love is of God and everyone that loves is born of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
O - This is one of my favorite verse songs from my childhood! We still sing it. It's a good reminder that the only reason I can love is because of God's love in me and when I'm not showing love I'm not showing Christ in me.
A - It's hardest for me to show love when I'm tired or when I'm overwhelmed and feeling pitiful because I'm not getting any help. So this week I'm keeping this verse front and center. Showing love shows the love of Christ to others! There's plenty of people around me who need love and especially Christ's love!
Have a great Monday!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)