The Call of Love
My beloved...looketh forth at the windows, shewing himself through the lattice Song of Solomon 2:9
O My beloved, abide under the shelter of the lattice for I have betrothed you to Myself, and though you are sometimes indifferent toward Me. My love for you is at all times as a flame of fire. My ardor never cools.
Tarry not for an opportunity to have more time to be along with Me. Take it, though you leave the tasks at home Nothing will suffer. Things are of less importance than you think.
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God is watching us, he cares about what is happening. He wants to protect us, I see it like standing under a shelter or roof in a storm to stay out of the storm. We get so tired of the storms of life, the challenges with people, even our own family members but God is calling us to be near him. He is there to protect us.
God will honor our time spent with him, it isn't about the things we have or the things that are around us, it is about him. What is an obstacle in your life? what is keeping you for having peace in your heart? I look at my life, I am in a season when I know that I need to get rid of 'stuff' and beware that is what I am doing, even if it takes time. I know that all that I have, is insignificant compared to my relationship with God.
Father, we lift this day to you, the disappointments, the changes in plans, help us to accept this day, and to make the most of it, and to love those you have placed in our care. In Jesus name. amen
Yesterday, We received a call for Ken, and he is to be moved today to his new home, which is right in Starkweather. He was really upset, he doesn't like Sharon the person who placed him and I can see that he has some anger issues, but I see him as a typical youth. We are thankful that he is in our school where we will work with him. His test score was so low that he should have been sent home. The change is hard for him, and in this home there will be rules, which I don't think he has had, so that might be a challenge for him. I was tired and took a nap after school, and after supper I returned to my quilting project, I am serious when I say that I want to clean out so that is what I am doing in the fabric.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
January 30, 2009
My Energizing Spirit
The city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. Revelation 21:23
My child, I will help thee. I am more real than all thy desires or thy fears. My Spirit is a quickening, life-giving Spirit. I come to be thy Light.
Surely if I can brighten all of Eternity, I have ample supply to flood thy heart and mind and thy body with My might power. My light, and My love--My deep joy and My energizing Spirit.
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Jesus wants to 'lighten' up our lives. The writer may not have had this in mind, but Jesus came to lighten up the load we carry, he came to carry our burdens. He also came to light our path. Have you ever met someone who truly radiated the presence of the Lord? What a contrast from someone who seems to radiate all of the sin of the world. Who do you want to be like? God is calling us and drawing us to him. He desires to change our countenance, our very being, he desires to come and dwell in us and change our lives.
Father, we come to you this day, we pray that you would light our path, that you would lighten everything about who we are and what we do, That we would allow you to carry those burdens that we are trying to hold on to in our life. Show us Father, who you want to be in our lives. How you desire to change us. Do a work in each one of our hearts this day to bring us closer to you. In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday, was a normal school day, but evening we know some effort is being made to move the exchange student into a better environment, to a new home. I don't know how long the process will take to get the family approved, but they will be a good home. After school, I had a really soft tire, so I drove right to Hampden to get it fixed. I did some sewing in the evening. By last night, we could see that Julie was on the airplane to Nicaragua.
The city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. Revelation 21:23
My child, I will help thee. I am more real than all thy desires or thy fears. My Spirit is a quickening, life-giving Spirit. I come to be thy Light.
Surely if I can brighten all of Eternity, I have ample supply to flood thy heart and mind and thy body with My might power. My light, and My love--My deep joy and My energizing Spirit.
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Jesus wants to 'lighten' up our lives. The writer may not have had this in mind, but Jesus came to lighten up the load we carry, he came to carry our burdens. He also came to light our path. Have you ever met someone who truly radiated the presence of the Lord? What a contrast from someone who seems to radiate all of the sin of the world. Who do you want to be like? God is calling us and drawing us to him. He desires to change our countenance, our very being, he desires to come and dwell in us and change our lives.
Father, we come to you this day, we pray that you would light our path, that you would lighten everything about who we are and what we do, That we would allow you to carry those burdens that we are trying to hold on to in our life. Show us Father, who you want to be in our lives. How you desire to change us. Do a work in each one of our hearts this day to bring us closer to you. In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday, was a normal school day, but evening we know some effort is being made to move the exchange student into a better environment, to a new home. I don't know how long the process will take to get the family approved, but they will be a good home. After school, I had a really soft tire, so I drove right to Hampden to get it fixed. I did some sewing in the evening. By last night, we could see that Julie was on the airplane to Nicaragua.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
January 29, 2009
/He Has Filled My Cup
He said...As captain of the host of the Lord am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face Joshua 5:14
I stand before you as the Might Captain
of the Hosts of the Almighty.
And you as men of war(See Joshua 5:13-15
See no longer
To rest in green pastures and lie beside still waters
For I have issued my command to wipe
out the giants.
And to utterly destroy the inhabitants of the Land./
I read that passage from Joshua 5:13-15 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, "Are you for us or for our enemies?" "Neither he replied, "but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come." Then Joshua fell face down to the ground in reverence, and asked him, "What message does my Lord have for his servant?" The commander of the Lord's army replied, "Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy." And Joshua did so.
When I first read this, my focus was on the part about wiping out the giants. I thought to myself, what giants are in my life, what am I struggling with this morning? I guess I would have to say trusting God/doubt I don't know what is happening for you today, but there are somethings that right now I don't feel I am trusting God like I should be. But then I read that passage and I was struck with a different focus....the holiness of God, when he is speaking to me to reverence his presence and to yield to him completely. None of us are on the same page in life, but that doesn't matter, God cares about what is happening for us right where we are. He desires to meet our needs, IF there are giants/obstacles to our walk with him, he wants to meet us, he wants to set us free from them.
Father we come to you this day, we thank you for bring us to this place in our walk with you, help us to seek you and your will for our lives. Father, if there are giants in our lives, we ask you in Jesus name to set us free from them. Guide our steps, direct our paths, and help us to walk in the way you have called us to walk. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, was a school day, The children had a lyceum and I am wondering how Jackson and Jesse liked that. After school I went to Cando and cleaned church, I stopped to see Matt and Mavis, and Gladys, and left some things with Kim Sieler for a project that she is doing. It was a good evening. I can see by Julie's twitter that she is at the airport going to Nicaragua.
He said...As captain of the host of the Lord am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face Joshua 5:14
I stand before you as the Might Captain
of the Hosts of the Almighty.
And you as men of war(See Joshua 5:13-15
See no longer
To rest in green pastures and lie beside still waters
For I have issued my command to wipe
out the giants.
And to utterly destroy the inhabitants of the Land./
I read that passage from Joshua 5:13-15 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, "Are you for us or for our enemies?" "Neither he replied, "but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come." Then Joshua fell face down to the ground in reverence, and asked him, "What message does my Lord have for his servant?" The commander of the Lord's army replied, "Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy." And Joshua did so.
When I first read this, my focus was on the part about wiping out the giants. I thought to myself, what giants are in my life, what am I struggling with this morning? I guess I would have to say trusting God/doubt I don't know what is happening for you today, but there are somethings that right now I don't feel I am trusting God like I should be. But then I read that passage and I was struck with a different focus....the holiness of God, when he is speaking to me to reverence his presence and to yield to him completely. None of us are on the same page in life, but that doesn't matter, God cares about what is happening for us right where we are. He desires to meet our needs, IF there are giants/obstacles to our walk with him, he wants to meet us, he wants to set us free from them.
Father we come to you this day, we thank you for bring us to this place in our walk with you, help us to seek you and your will for our lives. Father, if there are giants in our lives, we ask you in Jesus name to set us free from them. Guide our steps, direct our paths, and help us to walk in the way you have called us to walk. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, was a school day, The children had a lyceum and I am wondering how Jackson and Jesse liked that. After school I went to Cando and cleaned church, I stopped to see Matt and Mavis, and Gladys, and left some things with Kim Sieler for a project that she is doing. It was a good evening. I can see by Julie's twitter that she is at the airport going to Nicaragua.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
January 28, 2009
As Rains of Refreshing
Humble yourselves...under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time 1 Peter 5:6
Do not be anxious concerning tomorrow. You shall encounter nothing of which I am not already aware. My mercy is concealed within every storm cloud. My grace flows beneath every crosscurrent.
The storm is not a thing to fear but rather to welcome. As soon as you have made the discovery that in the time of stress and strain you have the clearest revelations of Myself, you will learn to head into the wind with sheer delight.
/Sometimes it is so hard to humble ourselves, we think we have and then God has to humble us again. I reflect on what we experienced in the 90's, I can think of many a morning sitting on the sofa feeling really distraught and praying for help. I feel that we are going into a time of experiencing similar, but God is with us and has promised he will never leave us or forsake us. When we are anxious, we miss the blessings that are there in the moment, because we are focused on the future. Today is the day God has given us, he only asks us to live it. I reflect that God is loving and cares about what is happening for you and me, He is all that we could ask in a Father, So he desires to do everything that a really good earthly father would do.
Father, we thank you for this day, help us focus on being all that you have made us to be just for today. Father, who can we bless and encourage, to help their day be all that you desire it to be? Help us to see that the stresses we are experiencing are given to us to help us grow in our relationship with you. We yield ourselves to you. In Jesus name. Amen
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Yesterday was a day full of challenges, especially for those I love, my family. It was a usual day at school. I did what Janet suggested and used cliff notes for Ken's English, but even with that It was difficult. There was time to work some more on quilt blocks.
Humble yourselves...under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time 1 Peter 5:6
Do not be anxious concerning tomorrow. You shall encounter nothing of which I am not already aware. My mercy is concealed within every storm cloud. My grace flows beneath every crosscurrent.
The storm is not a thing to fear but rather to welcome. As soon as you have made the discovery that in the time of stress and strain you have the clearest revelations of Myself, you will learn to head into the wind with sheer delight.
/Sometimes it is so hard to humble ourselves, we think we have and then God has to humble us again. I reflect on what we experienced in the 90's, I can think of many a morning sitting on the sofa feeling really distraught and praying for help. I feel that we are going into a time of experiencing similar, but God is with us and has promised he will never leave us or forsake us. When we are anxious, we miss the blessings that are there in the moment, because we are focused on the future. Today is the day God has given us, he only asks us to live it. I reflect that God is loving and cares about what is happening for you and me, He is all that we could ask in a Father, So he desires to do everything that a really good earthly father would do.
Father, we thank you for this day, help us focus on being all that you have made us to be just for today. Father, who can we bless and encourage, to help their day be all that you desire it to be? Help us to see that the stresses we are experiencing are given to us to help us grow in our relationship with you. We yield ourselves to you. In Jesus name. Amen
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Yesterday was a day full of challenges, especially for those I love, my family. It was a usual day at school. I did what Janet suggested and used cliff notes for Ken's English, but even with that It was difficult. There was time to work some more on quilt blocks.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
January 27, 2009
/Submission and Redemption
Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction Isaiah 48:10
Death is swallowed up in victory only for the man who has committed fully into the hands of the Father his total being. Trust Me now, as I do My perfecting work.
Lean upon My heart. I take no pleasure in afflicting your soul. I desire always for you a speedy deliverance. You help to bring it as you trust Me and as you yield your soul to My work in you (Romans 7:24-25)
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It seems that of late I have had several people/situations where death is the topic. One expressed fear, another is some one who has no church, so that says something, too. and now we have Frank who has been in the hospital for atleast 7 weeks. They want to bring him home, and need people to come and help with his care. I suppose in everyone there is a kind of fear of death and it is because we are stepping into an unknown, when actually we are stepping into the unknown everyday of our life. Several weeks ago on Sunday in church we were singing The King is Coming, as I sang that song I had a picture in my mind that was special that morning. There was a person/ could be me walking up into heaven and the road was lined by white robed people. There were babies who never got to experience life, youth taken to soon, those who lived to be very old, they were waving and cheering those who were arriving. As I write, I get a sense it is like a runner crossing the finish line. Rejoicing and cheering.It is also like people lining the street for a parade,and cheering.I don't write this to put fear in your hearts, God wants us to be focused on him and his will and desires of life, and he will put in our path situations where this is a reality. He is preparing us.
Father, we commit this day into your hands, help us to live it in such a way that we will not be ashamed, that we will have no regrets, that we will be thankful and that we will keep our eyes upon you. Minister to the needs of each one, In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday was the beginning of the Chinese New Year, Ken our exchange student brought gifts, there were ties and tie clasps for the men, and really nice chop sticks and a light pen with us name on it for the ladies. He had been with a family this weekend that helped his weekend to be very special, we are thankful for that. I work with him atleast one period of the day. Last night, I put a zipper in his sweatshirt for him. Otherwise, it was a usual day. Alice did call in the evening about Frank coming home and the need for someone to stay there so Dorothy gets sleep at night.
Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction Isaiah 48:10
Death is swallowed up in victory only for the man who has committed fully into the hands of the Father his total being. Trust Me now, as I do My perfecting work.
Lean upon My heart. I take no pleasure in afflicting your soul. I desire always for you a speedy deliverance. You help to bring it as you trust Me and as you yield your soul to My work in you (Romans 7:24-25)
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It seems that of late I have had several people/situations where death is the topic. One expressed fear, another is some one who has no church, so that says something, too. and now we have Frank who has been in the hospital for atleast 7 weeks. They want to bring him home, and need people to come and help with his care. I suppose in everyone there is a kind of fear of death and it is because we are stepping into an unknown, when actually we are stepping into the unknown everyday of our life. Several weeks ago on Sunday in church we were singing The King is Coming, as I sang that song I had a picture in my mind that was special that morning. There was a person/ could be me walking up into heaven and the road was lined by white robed people. There were babies who never got to experience life, youth taken to soon, those who lived to be very old, they were waving and cheering those who were arriving. As I write, I get a sense it is like a runner crossing the finish line. Rejoicing and cheering.It is also like people lining the street for a parade,and cheering.I don't write this to put fear in your hearts, God wants us to be focused on him and his will and desires of life, and he will put in our path situations where this is a reality. He is preparing us.
Father, we commit this day into your hands, help us to live it in such a way that we will not be ashamed, that we will have no regrets, that we will be thankful and that we will keep our eyes upon you. Minister to the needs of each one, In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday was the beginning of the Chinese New Year, Ken our exchange student brought gifts, there were ties and tie clasps for the men, and really nice chop sticks and a light pen with us name on it for the ladies. He had been with a family this weekend that helped his weekend to be very special, we are thankful for that. I work with him atleast one period of the day. Last night, I put a zipper in his sweatshirt for him. Otherwise, it was a usual day. Alice did call in the evening about Frank coming home and the need for someone to stay there so Dorothy gets sleep at night.
Monday, January 26, 2009
January 26, 2009
Heaven's Gifts
My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. Isaiah 32:18
Quietness of soul, My child, is heaven's rarest gift enjoyed aforetime. To abide in Me is to know release from tensions, and the ear that is attuned to My voice does not respond to chaos.
People assault their ears with noise to drown the cry of their souls for help. All too often they choose to perpetuate their own misery rather than repent of their evil ways and accept the rulership of another who is greater than themselves.
What a wonderful place that will be and God wants it to be like that here for us.I feel that the words are self explanatory, we express our frustrations by our actions. God wants us to acknowledge our needs and he will give us peace. I have probably said this before by my favorite verses are John 8:32, 36 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. During my life I have repeatedly seen Jesus do this in my life, He would take the problems and set me free and the result was peace. But I had to be willing to come to him and allow him to do that work in me.
Father, we do desire peace in the midst of a world of chaos, we come to you this day, and ask you to search our hearts, show us what is standing in the way of our experiencing true peace. Draw us to you so that we will experience your cleansing and then father fill our lives with you. We are thankful for your care and for bring our family home safely. Guide our steps this day and meet the needs that we have. In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday, we had Sunday School and Church. I have started having a Sunday School class with Mikaela Osborne, Her Mom is playing piano for us and her brother drums. Next Sunday her dad will be our pastor because the team is in Nicaragua. She is a third grader, she loves horses and legos. We were at home for the rest of the day. We are thankful that all of you got home safely.
My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. Isaiah 32:18
Quietness of soul, My child, is heaven's rarest gift enjoyed aforetime. To abide in Me is to know release from tensions, and the ear that is attuned to My voice does not respond to chaos.
People assault their ears with noise to drown the cry of their souls for help. All too often they choose to perpetuate their own misery rather than repent of their evil ways and accept the rulership of another who is greater than themselves.
What a wonderful place that will be and God wants it to be like that here for us.I feel that the words are self explanatory, we express our frustrations by our actions. God wants us to acknowledge our needs and he will give us peace. I have probably said this before by my favorite verses are John 8:32, 36 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. During my life I have repeatedly seen Jesus do this in my life, He would take the problems and set me free and the result was peace. But I had to be willing to come to him and allow him to do that work in me.
Father, we do desire peace in the midst of a world of chaos, we come to you this day, and ask you to search our hearts, show us what is standing in the way of our experiencing true peace. Draw us to you so that we will experience your cleansing and then father fill our lives with you. We are thankful for your care and for bring our family home safely. Guide our steps this day and meet the needs that we have. In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday, we had Sunday School and Church. I have started having a Sunday School class with Mikaela Osborne, Her Mom is playing piano for us and her brother drums. Next Sunday her dad will be our pastor because the team is in Nicaragua. She is a third grader, she loves horses and legos. We were at home for the rest of the day. We are thankful that all of you got home safely.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
January 25, 2009
/Praise Transforms
In every thing give thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Rejoice in Me always, for as you rejoice and give thanks, you release heaven's treasures and shower upon your head the blessings of a delighted Father. Nothing so thoroughly delights the Father's heart as the praises of His children. For praise inclines the heart toward gratitude, and gratitude nurtures contentment, and you may know for a certainty that no fruit ever appears on the tree of discontent.
So never cease in your praising, for in the midst of it I will manifest Myself. Praise will transform the humblest dwelling to a hallowed haven.
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When I read this I am reminded of how often I forget to praise God for the situations that I face, he is lovingly waiting for me to come to him and tell him how much I love him, He really made us to have a relationship with him, and a much closer relationship than we have ever allowed to exist between us and him. What would our life be like if we yield in praise to him? Would we see changes in what we are experiencing? Would we see victories in our lives over the obstacles that hinder our walk with him? I challenge you that next time something happens that is frustrating for you, try praising God, try thanking him for your life the way it is. Godliness with contentment is great gain 1 Timothy 6:6
Father, we give you this day, guide our steps and direct our paths, but most of all draw us to you, give us a hunger and a desire to be more like you. Help us to praise you this day, show us the things that you have given us that are worthy of being reasons for praise. In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday we were at home, much of our day was focused on the Wright family and their extra day in Florida. I did some cleaning and sewed blocks for a quilt. Saturday is always a time to spend with Seniors at the center for coffee in the afternoon.
In every thing give thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Rejoice in Me always, for as you rejoice and give thanks, you release heaven's treasures and shower upon your head the blessings of a delighted Father. Nothing so thoroughly delights the Father's heart as the praises of His children. For praise inclines the heart toward gratitude, and gratitude nurtures contentment, and you may know for a certainty that no fruit ever appears on the tree of discontent.
So never cease in your praising, for in the midst of it I will manifest Myself. Praise will transform the humblest dwelling to a hallowed haven.
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When I read this I am reminded of how often I forget to praise God for the situations that I face, he is lovingly waiting for me to come to him and tell him how much I love him, He really made us to have a relationship with him, and a much closer relationship than we have ever allowed to exist between us and him. What would our life be like if we yield in praise to him? Would we see changes in what we are experiencing? Would we see victories in our lives over the obstacles that hinder our walk with him? I challenge you that next time something happens that is frustrating for you, try praising God, try thanking him for your life the way it is. Godliness with contentment is great gain 1 Timothy 6:6
Father, we give you this day, guide our steps and direct our paths, but most of all draw us to you, give us a hunger and a desire to be more like you. Help us to praise you this day, show us the things that you have given us that are worthy of being reasons for praise. In Jesus name. Amen
Yesterday we were at home, much of our day was focused on the Wright family and their extra day in Florida. I did some cleaning and sewed blocks for a quilt. Saturday is always a time to spend with Seniors at the center for coffee in the afternoon.
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