Our church is praying and believing for Favor in 2009. We are trusting that He will do mighty things in 2009 in each and every one of us. Let me share a couple verses Pastor shared with us in a letter he sent out recently.
"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." 3 John 2 KJV
"But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor s with a shield." Ps. 5:11-12 NIV
This past Sunday Pastor spoke on the 7 Habits we must strive towards. I'm listing them here mainly for accountability. This is what I want to strive for. I want to know Jesus more this year.
1. Persistant Prayer - Set a time & place EVERYday.
P pray
U until
S something
H happens
2. Trust God
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Prov. 3:5-6
3. Be Faithful to God House.
"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:25
This is one I really need to work on. It is way to easy for me to want to sleep in on Sundays, especially if I don't get to on Saturday. I love my sleep, no really in like a really sick way! I love it way too much!! But, I love my Lord and my family more. We will be in church every Sunday and very Wednesday.
4. Love Others. Love God.
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1 Corin 13:4-8
5. Listen to God. Submit to His Will.
How do we listen to God? By reading His Word! That's the first step.
"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete." Luke 6:46-49
"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." Hebrews 10:36
6. Be Thankful.
"[G]ive thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thes. 5:18
7. Study God's Word.
Don't just read it ~ Meditate on it.
This is where this comes it. Beth Moore (gotta LOVE her!!) is doing a Scripture Challenge this year for us Siestas. You should join in! It'll be fun! I'll be sharing my verses here on my blog as well. This again will help to keep me accountable.
So, watch out girls! This year is going to full of blessings, lessons, and well, Jesus! Are you in it with me?
In Christ,
Jenn
Monday, December 29, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Trees for Us and for Taylor
Well, we finally got our Christmas tree up today.
Canaan was pretty impressed.
Tyler tried to put the angel on the top of the tree. He suddenly got scared though for some strange reason, so James finished the job.
Canaan was pretty impressed.
Tyler tried to put the angel on the top of the tree. He suddenly got scared though for some strange reason, so James finished the job.
And we finally got Taylor's trees out to her as well. All in all, a good day.
And here's a pic of us putting the trees together that Tyler took.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
While Blog cruisin' this am, I happened to catch up on my fave - Beth Moore (you can find her here: www.livingproofministries.blogspot.com). And her writing from Monday was so profound. Let me share a small portion with you.
"Girlfriends, Jesus is so worthy of our trust no matter what has taken us by surprise. Picture that, when the enemy asks for a little extra access to you, the only reason why God may have given him permission is because He knew you'd prove faithful. Do the thing. In the unseen realm, angels are cheering and demons are jeering. You are in the stadium and the bleachers are full. (Hebrews 12:1) Take one for the team if you have to. Be strong and courageous. Be willing to show people how it's done. Don't look for a leader. You are the leader. People are looking to you. Be deliberate. Make sure they see Jesus. We're not here all that long and then there's BLISS. Forever bliss. Till then, we're over our heads. But we can dang-well decide what kind of over-our-heads we're gonna be."
Wow! That puts major new perspective on the trials I've faced. God knew I'd prove faithful. Seriously? Wow! And ya know, I'm not in that stadium alone! I'm am in there with The King Almighty!! Jesus Christ! Isn't He ALWAYS faithful!! Even when I don't feel I can be. And that BLISS, oh that wonderful BLISS that is to follow!!
Speaking of the Bliss to follow, my BomBom is back in the hospital. That darned chemo is really gettin' her down. Her white count dropped and she hasn't been able to hold anything down. My Momma and Sissy are coming up this afternoon and we're gonna go to Joplin to visit with her. Just say a little prayer for her today. I know it's getting close to her time to enter that everlasting Bliss and honestly it's not her I'm worried about. I know where she will be and I know she will be without pain and suffering and I want that for her right now. She is so weak and miserable. But, I do worry about some of our family. There are a couple people that I just worry if and how they'll be able to handle her passing. I hope (and trust me, I'll tell them) they know to cling to our Heavenly Father and will turn to Him for peace and comfort. As you say a prayer for my precious BomBom, please ask for favor on our family. I pray that we are pulled together this Holiday season no matter what does or doesn't happen.
"Girlfriends, Jesus is so worthy of our trust no matter what has taken us by surprise. Picture that, when the enemy asks for a little extra access to you, the only reason why God may have given him permission is because He knew you'd prove faithful. Do the thing. In the unseen realm, angels are cheering and demons are jeering. You are in the stadium and the bleachers are full. (Hebrews 12:1) Take one for the team if you have to. Be strong and courageous. Be willing to show people how it's done. Don't look for a leader. You are the leader. People are looking to you. Be deliberate. Make sure they see Jesus. We're not here all that long and then there's BLISS. Forever bliss. Till then, we're over our heads. But we can dang-well decide what kind of over-our-heads we're gonna be."
Wow! That puts major new perspective on the trials I've faced. God knew I'd prove faithful. Seriously? Wow! And ya know, I'm not in that stadium alone! I'm am in there with The King Almighty!! Jesus Christ! Isn't He ALWAYS faithful!! Even when I don't feel I can be. And that BLISS, oh that wonderful BLISS that is to follow!!
Speaking of the Bliss to follow, my BomBom is back in the hospital. That darned chemo is really gettin' her down. Her white count dropped and she hasn't been able to hold anything down. My Momma and Sissy are coming up this afternoon and we're gonna go to Joplin to visit with her. Just say a little prayer for her today. I know it's getting close to her time to enter that everlasting Bliss and honestly it's not her I'm worried about. I know where she will be and I know she will be without pain and suffering and I want that for her right now. She is so weak and miserable. But, I do worry about some of our family. There are a couple people that I just worry if and how they'll be able to handle her passing. I hope (and trust me, I'll tell them) they know to cling to our Heavenly Father and will turn to Him for peace and comfort. As you say a prayer for my precious BomBom, please ask for favor on our family. I pray that we are pulled together this Holiday season no matter what does or doesn't happen.
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