/Triumphs Rise Out of Defeats
If we suffer, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us 2 Timothy 2:12
Be patient as My hand deals with you. Blessings are born out of pain. Triumphs rise out of the dust of defeats when the defeats are offered up to Me and you go on again in faith . Never despair.
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God wants us to pick ourselves up and go again, when we have experienced defeat. I think of well known Christian people who have experienced failure in business, only to try again, and succeed. Was the whole process necessary? Do you think they learned something from the defeat? How about if we bring it home to where we are....Are there things happening in your life/and mine that we don't like, what can we learn from those situations? Can we change our attitude? Maybe change our goals and purposes? Are our goals and purposes ours or God's?
Father, we ask you to search our hearts and thoughts and show us the way you would have us to go. In Jesus Name. Amen
Yesterday, I was after school for a while as we were getting things ready for the annual, one student got a page done, and today they will be going full force ahead. I went to Cando and cleaned the church and came hoe. I was tired and went to bed early.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
May 5, 2009
/Chastening
Ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing Matthew 5:13
Have I not said that unless you experience chastening, you may well doubt your sonship? Why then should you shrink from My rod of correction? You are not the parent, but the child.
Discipline and correction must come if you desire to be brought into conformity to My divine will. Accept My blessings and My comfort, but do not despise My stern dealings. All are working toward your ultimate perfection.
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I think it is pretty clear, if we want to be God's vessel, we can expect to be corrected. That is the tough part, we don't like to see our failures, mistakes, our stinky attitude, whatever seems to stand in the way of our being all God wanted us to be. At the time it seems hard, impossible, difficult, unpleasant, but the end result, and as we look back we can see God's hand in our lives.
Father, thank you for the rod of correction that you use to keep us in line, or to bring us in line with your will for our lives. Today, we yield to you all that we are and all that you desire us to be and thank you for the changes you are making in us. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, school. I was installing yearbook program on computers, they have added new and fun things that will be fun for the students to use. After school I went to Devils Lake and got my eyes checked, and then to see Frank. It was a beautiful day.
Ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing Matthew 5:13
Have I not said that unless you experience chastening, you may well doubt your sonship? Why then should you shrink from My rod of correction? You are not the parent, but the child.
Discipline and correction must come if you desire to be brought into conformity to My divine will. Accept My blessings and My comfort, but do not despise My stern dealings. All are working toward your ultimate perfection.
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I think it is pretty clear, if we want to be God's vessel, we can expect to be corrected. That is the tough part, we don't like to see our failures, mistakes, our stinky attitude, whatever seems to stand in the way of our being all God wanted us to be. At the time it seems hard, impossible, difficult, unpleasant, but the end result, and as we look back we can see God's hand in our lives.
Father, thank you for the rod of correction that you use to keep us in line, or to bring us in line with your will for our lives. Today, we yield to you all that we are and all that you desire us to be and thank you for the changes you are making in us. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, school. I was installing yearbook program on computers, they have added new and fun things that will be fun for the students to use. After school I went to Devils Lake and got my eyes checked, and then to see Frank. It was a beautiful day.
Monday, May 4, 2009
May 4, 2009
/Repentance Activates My Grace
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 1 John 1:9-10
Give Me all your body, mind, and spirit. Hold nothing back for yourself. Speak to Me often and much. The more you do so, the more I can help you. Full confession brings full forgiveness. Truly humility opens the door to divine aid. Genuine repentance activates My grace.
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What happens when we speak out of line, say something that our spirit tells us wasn't right, do we feel good? Do we have some guilty feelings? What happens when we don't apologize? Do the thoughts keep haunting us? I guess from experience, I have learned it is better to deal with those poor choices that we have made. When it is appropriate and when it isn't appropriate, it is wise to apologize. I think of the verse where it tells you not to let the sun go down on our sin/anger You are just going to feel better if you deal with it right away.
I also like the thought of surrendering ourselves, all of us, and speaking to our heavenly father often, the more we see him helping us. We know what a good feeling it is when God sets us free from something, he wants to do the same concerning relationships that have been hurt.
Father, thank you for the word you have shared with us today, help us be willing to to seek forgiveness, and help us to be willing to forgive. Guide our steps and give us wisdom for the task at hand. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, we had Sunday School and church and afterwards a birthday party for Buddy Barrel(BGMC) Dad drove to Bismarck after Sunday School, and after the potluck meal, I drove to Devils lake, stopped at funeral home, Inez Wolf died. I saw some of her family there that day. Then over to hospital to see Frank, Dorothy is staying with him. I came home and later went to the senior center to eat with them. It was a beautiful evening and I enjoyed being outside.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 1 John 1:9-10
Give Me all your body, mind, and spirit. Hold nothing back for yourself. Speak to Me often and much. The more you do so, the more I can help you. Full confession brings full forgiveness. Truly humility opens the door to divine aid. Genuine repentance activates My grace.
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What happens when we speak out of line, say something that our spirit tells us wasn't right, do we feel good? Do we have some guilty feelings? What happens when we don't apologize? Do the thoughts keep haunting us? I guess from experience, I have learned it is better to deal with those poor choices that we have made. When it is appropriate and when it isn't appropriate, it is wise to apologize. I think of the verse where it tells you not to let the sun go down on our sin/anger You are just going to feel better if you deal with it right away.
I also like the thought of surrendering ourselves, all of us, and speaking to our heavenly father often, the more we see him helping us. We know what a good feeling it is when God sets us free from something, he wants to do the same concerning relationships that have been hurt.
Father, thank you for the word you have shared with us today, help us be willing to to seek forgiveness, and help us to be willing to forgive. Guide our steps and give us wisdom for the task at hand. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, we had Sunday School and church and afterwards a birthday party for Buddy Barrel(BGMC) Dad drove to Bismarck after Sunday School, and after the potluck meal, I drove to Devils lake, stopped at funeral home, Inez Wolf died. I saw some of her family there that day. Then over to hospital to see Frank, Dorothy is staying with him. I came home and later went to the senior center to eat with them. It was a beautiful evening and I enjoyed being outside.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
julie and dad flying
Here are some photos from earlier days, at the left is Sarah Pinkley and myself, taken in 1995. Her husband was a pilot in World War 2. The photo below is of chuck taken in 1988, I don't think we had a hanger then.. The photo below that is of Lester Pinkley with Dad. He got to fly a bit when we went up that time. I guess I thought to look for some photos of flying, and was happy to find the one with Chuck, because today you, Julie took Dad and chuck flying. Thank you for making it a special day for them.
May 3, 2009
Pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. Matthew 6:6
O My beloved, My heart longs after you. Do not grieve Me by your indifference. I would gather you; but you do not heed Me. I would embrace and caress you; but you are impatient to be on your way. You cannot please me thus.
I have called you to come into the secret chambers of solitary communion. They are dark; but the comfort of My Person is there. Out of darkness comes great treasure.
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What is it that we want so much ourselves that we miss that you want us? Last night I heard a man named Darryl Strawberry speak on Mike Huckleebee show. He had been a famous athlete, but he had accepted Christ in 1991 and evidentially didn't make good choices so that in the end he saw his need to spent time in a solitary place for a length of time seeking God in his life. That is what will change our walk with God, If we want to truly hear from God we might have to separate ourselves from the distractions around us. Suzanna Wesley, was a mother of a large family. She would raise her apron over her face, and her children knew that "mother was praying" Two of her sons were John and Charles Wesley, well know for their ministries in early years. Sometime when I am dealing with something frustration, I will go and close myself in the bathroom and sit on the floor and pray and seek God. I remember one time when MeKu the girl from the orient lived with us and it was really frustrating. I went in the bath room and sat on the floor and prayed, I remember calling Jacqui and we prayed together. Sometime when we can't seem to get victory over something, it helps to have some one who we become accountable with for the situation.
Father, help us to see our need and then help us to seek you for the need. Thank you for the answer that you give us. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, I did some cleaning and then drove down to help Paula at camp. We did some cleaning in pantry and also in the rooms upstairs. The men are working on the new office building. It is going to be really nice. I really like the knotty pine interiors. There is still quite a bit left to do.
O My beloved, My heart longs after you. Do not grieve Me by your indifference. I would gather you; but you do not heed Me. I would embrace and caress you; but you are impatient to be on your way. You cannot please me thus.
I have called you to come into the secret chambers of solitary communion. They are dark; but the comfort of My Person is there. Out of darkness comes great treasure.
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What is it that we want so much ourselves that we miss that you want us? Last night I heard a man named Darryl Strawberry speak on Mike Huckleebee show. He had been a famous athlete, but he had accepted Christ in 1991 and evidentially didn't make good choices so that in the end he saw his need to spent time in a solitary place for a length of time seeking God in his life. That is what will change our walk with God, If we want to truly hear from God we might have to separate ourselves from the distractions around us. Suzanna Wesley, was a mother of a large family. She would raise her apron over her face, and her children knew that "mother was praying" Two of her sons were John and Charles Wesley, well know for their ministries in early years. Sometime when I am dealing with something frustration, I will go and close myself in the bathroom and sit on the floor and pray and seek God. I remember one time when MeKu the girl from the orient lived with us and it was really frustrating. I went in the bath room and sat on the floor and prayed, I remember calling Jacqui and we prayed together. Sometime when we can't seem to get victory over something, it helps to have some one who we become accountable with for the situation.
Father, help us to see our need and then help us to seek you for the need. Thank you for the answer that you give us. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, I did some cleaning and then drove down to help Paula at camp. We did some cleaning in pantry and also in the rooms upstairs. The men are working on the new office building. It is going to be really nice. I really like the knotty pine interiors. There is still quite a bit left to do.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
May 2, 2009
/Your Body, a Living sacrifice
Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable unto God. Romans 12:1
Yield Me your body as a living sacrifice,
and do not be conformed to the things of the world.
but be transformed by the renewal of your mind
Set your affections on things of the Spirit
and do not be in bondage to the desires of the flesh
For I have purchased you at great price.
Yes, you are My special possession and My treasure./
As I wrote this I wondered do we comprehend what God has done for us, the sacrifice that Jesus made? How very special we are to God, We fail so miserably at following the lifestyle that God desires for us. The author speaks of holiness, not conforming, being transformed, setting our affections on God's ways, and not being in bondage. That is where it is at. Sometimes, probably most of the time God has to allow difficult things in our lives to draw us to him, we don't just naturally go that way, he has to move us that way. What has he done in your life to draw you to him? What is he doing in your life right now? Are you listening to his voice? Just because someone else can do something, that doesn't mean that we can, we are each individually chosen by God to be his vessel.
Father, help me to be sensitive to you, to what you are speaking into my heart and spirit. It isn't just hearing it but help me father to live it. In Jesus Name. Amen
Yesterday, we were on the road by about 4:30 and at the hospital at Grand Forks before 7 a.m. Jack had a stress test. The lady said he would be there for several hours, so I drove to John and Jacqui's, when Jacqui was about ready for work, I went back to the hospital. There was a lady from Munich sitting there so I visited with her, when Dad came we went and did a bit of shopping, also ate with John and Jacqui, some more shopping and then came home. Just before we went to bed, we couldn't find Brutus and here he had gotten outside, I found him sitting in the quonset. I need to be really careful to be sure that he doesn't get outside.
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Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable unto God. Romans 12:1
Yield Me your body as a living sacrifice,
and do not be conformed to the things of the world.
but be transformed by the renewal of your mind
Set your affections on things of the Spirit
and do not be in bondage to the desires of the flesh
For I have purchased you at great price.
Yes, you are My special possession and My treasure./
As I wrote this I wondered do we comprehend what God has done for us, the sacrifice that Jesus made? How very special we are to God, We fail so miserably at following the lifestyle that God desires for us. The author speaks of holiness, not conforming, being transformed, setting our affections on God's ways, and not being in bondage. That is where it is at. Sometimes, probably most of the time God has to allow difficult things in our lives to draw us to him, we don't just naturally go that way, he has to move us that way. What has he done in your life to draw you to him? What is he doing in your life right now? Are you listening to his voice? Just because someone else can do something, that doesn't mean that we can, we are each individually chosen by God to be his vessel.
Father, help me to be sensitive to you, to what you are speaking into my heart and spirit. It isn't just hearing it but help me father to live it. In Jesus Name. Amen
Yesterday, we were on the road by about 4:30 and at the hospital at Grand Forks before 7 a.m. Jack had a stress test. The lady said he would be there for several hours, so I drove to John and Jacqui's, when Jacqui was about ready for work, I went back to the hospital. There was a lady from Munich sitting there so I visited with her, when Dad came we went and did a bit of shopping, also ate with John and Jacqui, some more shopping and then came home. Just before we went to bed, we couldn't find Brutus and here he had gotten outside, I found him sitting in the quonset. I need to be really careful to be sure that he doesn't get outside.
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Friday, May 1, 2009
May 1, 2009
My Words Cannot Wait
He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it Philippians 1:6
The hour is late, and the time for ministering is limited. Hasten to finish the work. Do that which is nearest at hand. I shall open a way for its fulfillment, so you need not hold back, wondering how the provisions will be supplied.
My words cannot wait; but you have held them as though you thought the future would wait. Up! Delay no more. Obey Me, and do so quickly. I will empower and I will make all things possible as you move in obedience.
What is God speaking in your heart? What is he asking you to do? Are you willing to obey? We are in a late hour and God is desiring to use each of us. At Bible Study there was talk about the things happening in our country, and yes, I agree I don't like what I hear, but I also know that God is alive and is working, and is moving, he is raising up a generation, a people for such a time as this, are we going to be a part of the solution or the problem? There are a lot of things that I can't change, but then there are things I can do......
Help me Lord, to do what I can do, help me to hear your voice, and more important to obey what you are telling me. Is there someone you want me to encourage today? Maybe it is from amongst those closes to me, like my spouse, or children. Help me to be sensitive to their needs, or the needs of someone else you might put in my path. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday was a long day. After school women teachers had a shower for Rachael Schaefer, and since the students had a concert that night and there really wasn't time to go home and then come right back, I went to Vickie Erickstad for some history information. Wow do they have water, one of the students told me I would have to drive through water, but I could make it with 4 wheel drive. There wasn't water over the road, but it was windy enough so it was lapping up the sides of the road, and it covers the fields, it doesn't look like the will get into the fields. but I made it there, got what I need and went to Starkwether. I took a nap on the floor of a class room and then went to the concert. It was the songs going to music contest tomorrow. Very good, I am impressed with the students, some good opportunities to visit with parents. we are ready to leave for Grand Forks.
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He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it Philippians 1:6
The hour is late, and the time for ministering is limited. Hasten to finish the work. Do that which is nearest at hand. I shall open a way for its fulfillment, so you need not hold back, wondering how the provisions will be supplied.
My words cannot wait; but you have held them as though you thought the future would wait. Up! Delay no more. Obey Me, and do so quickly. I will empower and I will make all things possible as you move in obedience.
What is God speaking in your heart? What is he asking you to do? Are you willing to obey? We are in a late hour and God is desiring to use each of us. At Bible Study there was talk about the things happening in our country, and yes, I agree I don't like what I hear, but I also know that God is alive and is working, and is moving, he is raising up a generation, a people for such a time as this, are we going to be a part of the solution or the problem? There are a lot of things that I can't change, but then there are things I can do......
Help me Lord, to do what I can do, help me to hear your voice, and more important to obey what you are telling me. Is there someone you want me to encourage today? Maybe it is from amongst those closes to me, like my spouse, or children. Help me to be sensitive to their needs, or the needs of someone else you might put in my path. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday was a long day. After school women teachers had a shower for Rachael Schaefer, and since the students had a concert that night and there really wasn't time to go home and then come right back, I went to Vickie Erickstad for some history information. Wow do they have water, one of the students told me I would have to drive through water, but I could make it with 4 wheel drive. There wasn't water over the road, but it was windy enough so it was lapping up the sides of the road, and it covers the fields, it doesn't look like the will get into the fields. but I made it there, got what I need and went to Starkwether. I took a nap on the floor of a class room and then went to the concert. It was the songs going to music contest tomorrow. Very good, I am impressed with the students, some good opportunities to visit with parents. we are ready to leave for Grand Forks.
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