Good Morning Girlz!!! Headed to Amarillo tonight to have dinner with some girlfriends. Wish y'all were here to join in the fun!
S - "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
O - I love the picture of God's power and control in this verse. How awesome He is! It's almost like He is telling us to settle down, don't worry about it, He's got everything under control.
A - There is no reason to fear or be anxious. This verse serves as an anchor to me when life throws a curve ball. It brings me back to where I am grounded in what I know: GOD IS IN CONTROL.
P - Lord thank you for being my comfort. Thank you for Your Word. Thank you for being my strength. Also, thank y'all for your prayers. This has been a good week and I am looking forward to the weekend. Thank y'all for praying for my heart & mind as I closed the chapter on Nick. Y'all are such treasures to me! Love you all! Praying for y'all!
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Karlyn - Job 23:10-12
HAPPY FRIDAY MORNING!
S - But He knows where I'm going and when he tests me I will come out as pure gold. For I have stayed on God's paths; I have followed his ways and not turned aside. I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food.
O - This was Job's response to his "friend" Eliphaz. Job is still working through all the craziness that has happened to him and all his friends telling him he needs to repent of sin. I like how confident he is knowing where he stands with God.
A - I have these verses on my bathroom mirror. This is what I want to remind myself every morning and night. Have I stayed on God's paths and not turned where I want to go? Have I kept his commands and treasured his word more than FOOD. That's a big one for me! I fall pretty short of this every day!
P - God thank you for giving us your word so that we have a way to read and know who you are and how we are to live! Help me to treasure your words more than anything in my life. Remind me that you're more precious than anything I can have here on earth.
Have a great weekend everybody! Hope you get to relax and have some fun!
S - But He knows where I'm going and when he tests me I will come out as pure gold. For I have stayed on God's paths; I have followed his ways and not turned aside. I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food.
O - This was Job's response to his "friend" Eliphaz. Job is still working through all the craziness that has happened to him and all his friends telling him he needs to repent of sin. I like how confident he is knowing where he stands with God.
A - I have these verses on my bathroom mirror. This is what I want to remind myself every morning and night. Have I stayed on God's paths and not turned where I want to go? Have I kept his commands and treasured his word more than FOOD. That's a big one for me! I fall pretty short of this every day!
P - God thank you for giving us your word so that we have a way to read and know who you are and how we are to live! Help me to treasure your words more than anything in my life. Remind me that you're more precious than anything I can have here on earth.
Have a great weekend everybody! Hope you get to relax and have some fun!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ginny - Joshua 23
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - "But you are to cling to the Lord your God." vs. 8
O - There are so many favorite verses of mine, but this one has been particulary present these past few weeks. Sometimes all we need to do is cling. To hold on as tight as we can to the Lord, and not let go. He will walk us through, we just have to cling.
A - Life can be unfair at times, and in our own little worlds we can under go "persecution" for doing the right thing. It is at these times that words are not the best tactic. Rather we are to draw even closer the Lord and cling to Him as He takes us through the situation. There are many days that I say over and over to myself, "Cling to Him. Cling to Him." He is faithful.
P - Thank you for carrying me through. Your strength is perfect.
S - "But you are to cling to the Lord your God." vs. 8
O - There are so many favorite verses of mine, but this one has been particulary present these past few weeks. Sometimes all we need to do is cling. To hold on as tight as we can to the Lord, and not let go. He will walk us through, we just have to cling.
A - Life can be unfair at times, and in our own little worlds we can under go "persecution" for doing the right thing. It is at these times that words are not the best tactic. Rather we are to draw even closer the Lord and cling to Him as He takes us through the situation. There are many days that I say over and over to myself, "Cling to Him. Cling to Him." He is faithful.
P - Thank you for carrying me through. Your strength is perfect.
Karlyn - favorite passage Colossians 3:12-13
S - Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves , you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
O - I've been in this passage for over a month and never did I realize how many areas of my life I was still in control of. Here are some things I've learned:
*at the point of salvation I was justified. I am holy chosen and dearly loved. I don't work to be these things I am these things because of Christ in me.
*because Christ is in me now I'm listening to the holy spirit to be sanctified every day to become more like Christ in the virtues of compassion kindness humility gentleness forgiveness and patience. I have to allow the Spirit to chisel off the virtues that are human nature so I can get to Christ's virtues.
A - I struggle of course with all the virtues but 2 stand out and I was surprised that these are the 2 that struck me the most. FORGIVENESS and KINDNESS. I've learned through the Word that I'm to be ready to forgive before reconciliation or an apology on the other person's part because those two things may never happen! In my forgiveness I've got to look at my heart first and see where I'm off base and where I need to be forgiven.
Kindness - true kindness comes from a heart that is overflowing with Jesus. Kindness isn't just a nice shallow compliment. When I'm full of Him I can't help but look at others before myself and see their needs and want to be there to meet them.
P - Please pray for my forgiving heart. I've struggled a lot this summer and when it comes down to it it's my selfishness. It's been difficult for me to lay down my desires and not resent others for the good they've been able to experience. I wish I didn't have to be so vague but our controls are still messed up and I can't make this private. I get to a point that I feel like I've forgiven and then I start dwelling on the circumstances again. The hardest part is that the other people involved aren't aware of the hurt I've experienced and it's really not their fault. So pray for my heart and mind. Love y'all!
O - I've been in this passage for over a month and never did I realize how many areas of my life I was still in control of. Here are some things I've learned:
*at the point of salvation I was justified. I am holy chosen and dearly loved. I don't work to be these things I am these things because of Christ in me.
*because Christ is in me now I'm listening to the holy spirit to be sanctified every day to become more like Christ in the virtues of compassion kindness humility gentleness forgiveness and patience. I have to allow the Spirit to chisel off the virtues that are human nature so I can get to Christ's virtues.
A - I struggle of course with all the virtues but 2 stand out and I was surprised that these are the 2 that struck me the most. FORGIVENESS and KINDNESS. I've learned through the Word that I'm to be ready to forgive before reconciliation or an apology on the other person's part because those two things may never happen! In my forgiveness I've got to look at my heart first and see where I'm off base and where I need to be forgiven.
Kindness - true kindness comes from a heart that is overflowing with Jesus. Kindness isn't just a nice shallow compliment. When I'm full of Him I can't help but look at others before myself and see their needs and want to be there to meet them.
P - Please pray for my forgiving heart. I've struggled a lot this summer and when it comes down to it it's my selfishness. It's been difficult for me to lay down my desires and not resent others for the good they've been able to experience. I wish I didn't have to be so vague but our controls are still messed up and I can't make this private. I get to a point that I feel like I've forgiven and then I start dwelling on the circumstances again. The hardest part is that the other people involved aren't aware of the hurt I've experienced and it's really not their fault. So pray for my heart and mind. Love y'all!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Ginny - Hebrews 13
Good Morning Girlz!!!
S - "equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen." vs. 21
O - Amen is right! Doesn't that just about sum it up! It's all about Him! HE has equipped us. We are able because of HIM. What matter is what is pleasing to HIM. All for HIS glory!
A - I can be a very selfish person. Even if it's not visible from the outside my priorities can all be centered around me. This is true in temporal areas such as time management, finances, what I want to eat for dinner, and so on and so on, but it is also true in my spiritual walk as well. The more I focus on myself the more I limit the possibilites of what HE has in store.
P - Lord I don't want to miss out on the adventure! I pray that my eyes are taken from my selfish point of view and placed on You. Open up my heart, mind, and soul to taste and see what You have in store.
S - "equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen." vs. 21
O - Amen is right! Doesn't that just about sum it up! It's all about Him! HE has equipped us. We are able because of HIM. What matter is what is pleasing to HIM. All for HIS glory!
A - I can be a very selfish person. Even if it's not visible from the outside my priorities can all be centered around me. This is true in temporal areas such as time management, finances, what I want to eat for dinner, and so on and so on, but it is also true in my spiritual walk as well. The more I focus on myself the more I limit the possibilites of what HE has in store.
P - Lord I don't want to miss out on the adventure! I pray that my eyes are taken from my selfish point of view and placed on You. Open up my heart, mind, and soul to taste and see what You have in store.
Karlyn - Hebrews 12 & 13
Yesterday got away from me before I could post!!!
S - 12:11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening, it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
O - I feel like this summer has been full of discipline for me. It is painful but I did ask for it! I'm beginning to see after I strip away some of this junk in my life that there is peace on the other side and contentment in "right living". It's still hard. I read Galatians 5:16 last night "So I say let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves."
A - My sinful nature craves a LOT! But if I'll stop and let the Spirit lead me instead, I don't have to go through as much discipline!
Which leads me to chapter 13
S - 13:15-16 Therefore let us offer to Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don't forget to do good and to share with those in need. these are the sacrifices that please God.
O- This is where all my thoughts and desires should begin. If I would be in Christ's mindset praising him and thinking of others before myself I wouldn't need near as much discipline!
A - I just finished the kindness chapter in Kelly Minter's Fitting Room. I thought humility would be the hard one to read but kindness kicked my booty! I realized that true kindness overflows out of a heart that's completely unselfish and desires to really see others and their needs. It's not just giving a kind word to someone.
P - Lord thank you for lovingly disciplining me and showing me what to strip off that doesn't look like you. Let my thoughts first be to praise you and to see how to be present and helpful to others. Help me to get rid of selfishness and laziness. Thank you for your grace and patience!
S - 12:11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening, it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
O - I feel like this summer has been full of discipline for me. It is painful but I did ask for it! I'm beginning to see after I strip away some of this junk in my life that there is peace on the other side and contentment in "right living". It's still hard. I read Galatians 5:16 last night "So I say let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves."
A - My sinful nature craves a LOT! But if I'll stop and let the Spirit lead me instead, I don't have to go through as much discipline!
Which leads me to chapter 13
S - 13:15-16 Therefore let us offer to Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don't forget to do good and to share with those in need. these are the sacrifices that please God.
O- This is where all my thoughts and desires should begin. If I would be in Christ's mindset praising him and thinking of others before myself I wouldn't need near as much discipline!
A - I just finished the kindness chapter in Kelly Minter's Fitting Room. I thought humility would be the hard one to read but kindness kicked my booty! I realized that true kindness overflows out of a heart that's completely unselfish and desires to really see others and their needs. It's not just giving a kind word to someone.
P - Lord thank you for lovingly disciplining me and showing me what to strip off that doesn't look like you. Let my thoughts first be to praise you and to see how to be present and helpful to others. Help me to get rid of selfishness and laziness. Thank you for your grace and patience!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Ginny - Hebrews 12
Good Morning Girlz!!! July 12th! How did we get to the middle of July??? I love summer; I want it to slow down!
S - "Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and week knees, 'Make level paths for your feet,' so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed." vs. 12
O - Prepare yourself. Just like a runner is going to strengthen their muscles and stretch before & after running - we need to prepare ourselves for this spiritual journey by being in the Word. When we do that the journey is more doable. We see direction in the paths and instead of hurting ourselves, we become stronger.
A - Yes, I was drawn to this verse b/c of the running comparison, especially the week knees part. My knees hurt so bad! One life lesson I have learned through all this running is not to give up. I have had days when I did not want to run b/c I wasn't in the mood. Life had thrown some curve balls and I would have much preferred to sit at home and just think through things, but when I move past that and go run, it teaches me that life goes on as long as we persevere. There will always be a reason for a pity party, but I can't do that everytime. Pull up the boot straps and get going. Sometimes the only thing to do and the only thing we should do is just keep going. Don't sit around and analyze about it, journal about it, or contemplate it - just get up and keep moving.
P - Lord thank you for being a practical God. A God of little drama. Thank you for being constant and stable. Thank you for giving me the strength to keep going.
S - "Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and week knees, 'Make level paths for your feet,' so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed." vs. 12
O - Prepare yourself. Just like a runner is going to strengthen their muscles and stretch before & after running - we need to prepare ourselves for this spiritual journey by being in the Word. When we do that the journey is more doable. We see direction in the paths and instead of hurting ourselves, we become stronger.
A - Yes, I was drawn to this verse b/c of the running comparison, especially the week knees part. My knees hurt so bad! One life lesson I have learned through all this running is not to give up. I have had days when I did not want to run b/c I wasn't in the mood. Life had thrown some curve balls and I would have much preferred to sit at home and just think through things, but when I move past that and go run, it teaches me that life goes on as long as we persevere. There will always be a reason for a pity party, but I can't do that everytime. Pull up the boot straps and get going. Sometimes the only thing to do and the only thing we should do is just keep going. Don't sit around and analyze about it, journal about it, or contemplate it - just get up and keep moving.
P - Lord thank you for being a practical God. A God of little drama. Thank you for being constant and stable. Thank you for giving me the strength to keep going.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Ginny - Hebrews 11
Good Morning Girlz!!!
Weekend was good! It was a very spontaneous trip to Dallas, but it was so fun! Tim is moving to New York City beginning of August, so I like seeing him as much as I can these days. Hope everyone's week has started out good too!
S - "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." vs. 1
O - What we do not see...that brings up two emotions for me: #1 - Excitement. Just think of all the possibilities that are out there! God is preparing and taking care of what comes next. He has a plan and wants to bless me, so what is to come must be amazing! #2 - Fear. What if I don't like what He has planned, or what if it's not what I wanted, or what if it doesn't come on my time table. (Obviously a lot of selfishness going on in that second emotion!)
A - I have always been a person who fears the unknown. Through Bible Study and an incredible mentor the Lord has brought me through and broken so many chains in regards to fear. I have grown so much, and compared to the bondage I use to live in - I'm a totally new person! Praise the Lord!!! But there are times that that fear will creep back in and try to build up the walls again. That's why I love the other words used in verse one: "confidence" "assurance." I think the Lord knew this was an easier said-then-done type of assignment. He knew we needed strength and a strong mind to get through the times of waiting. I chose to believe the best is yet to come - in regards to desires here on Earth, but also for the day we walk through the pearly gates!
P - Lord, forgive me when I get discouraged and let my selfish perspective cloud the joy of serving a God that does have so much in store for all of us! Thank you for being a God that's not satisfied with mediocre, but wants what is best for me. Lord, I pray for all of us today and what our hearts might be yearning for. I pray that you would meet those desires. That the flood gates would be open and blessings would rain down. To You be all GLORY!
Weekend was good! It was a very spontaneous trip to Dallas, but it was so fun! Tim is moving to New York City beginning of August, so I like seeing him as much as I can these days. Hope everyone's week has started out good too!
S - "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." vs. 1
O - What we do not see...that brings up two emotions for me: #1 - Excitement. Just think of all the possibilities that are out there! God is preparing and taking care of what comes next. He has a plan and wants to bless me, so what is to come must be amazing! #2 - Fear. What if I don't like what He has planned, or what if it's not what I wanted, or what if it doesn't come on my time table. (Obviously a lot of selfishness going on in that second emotion!)
A - I have always been a person who fears the unknown. Through Bible Study and an incredible mentor the Lord has brought me through and broken so many chains in regards to fear. I have grown so much, and compared to the bondage I use to live in - I'm a totally new person! Praise the Lord!!! But there are times that that fear will creep back in and try to build up the walls again. That's why I love the other words used in verse one: "confidence" "assurance." I think the Lord knew this was an easier said-then-done type of assignment. He knew we needed strength and a strong mind to get through the times of waiting. I chose to believe the best is yet to come - in regards to desires here on Earth, but also for the day we walk through the pearly gates!
P - Lord, forgive me when I get discouraged and let my selfish perspective cloud the joy of serving a God that does have so much in store for all of us! Thank you for being a God that's not satisfied with mediocre, but wants what is best for me. Lord, I pray for all of us today and what our hearts might be yearning for. I pray that you would meet those desires. That the flood gates would be open and blessings would rain down. To You be all GLORY!
Karlyn - Hebrews 11
Hope your weekend was fun and relaxing! Mine was good but busy. Need one more day of rest:)
S - 11:16 But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
O - Heavenly Homeland sounds really good. I'm tired of bills, insurance, stress of the farm, clutter in my house, stuff in general, pondering what to do about school for the boys, and the craziness of life. I want something better, perfect - heaven! I want to be called faithful.
A - Even though I'm tired of it all there's a continual purpose for me while I'm still here. That thought helps me get through all the un-fun things I don't want to do every day. Colossions 3:23 whatever you do work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord and not man - that's hard for me to put into practice!
P - Lord when I get frustrated with the mundane things of life please give me your perspective and help me to be faithful knowing that there is a better place and I'll be there some day. Thank you for a new day and a new week. Help me to use my time and efforts to glorify who you are and not just live life.
S - 11:16 But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
O - Heavenly Homeland sounds really good. I'm tired of bills, insurance, stress of the farm, clutter in my house, stuff in general, pondering what to do about school for the boys, and the craziness of life. I want something better, perfect - heaven! I want to be called faithful.
A - Even though I'm tired of it all there's a continual purpose for me while I'm still here. That thought helps me get through all the un-fun things I don't want to do every day. Colossions 3:23 whatever you do work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord and not man - that's hard for me to put into practice!
P - Lord when I get frustrated with the mundane things of life please give me your perspective and help me to be faithful knowing that there is a better place and I'll be there some day. Thank you for a new day and a new week. Help me to use my time and efforts to glorify who you are and not just live life.
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