/Fight Discouragement
Seek those things which are above Colossians 3:1
Turn not from the path of truth. Many testings shall beset you, but your God shall be your refuge.
Open wide your soul, and the Lord will fill it with His goodness. Your heart shall drink in His mercy and love, for His ear is attuned to your cry, and your desire toward Him shall be generously rewarded.
He knows your need and the depth of your searching. Only as you fight discouragement can you make room for Him to bless you in full measure as He desires to do.
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What makes us discouraged? Would we be less discouraged if we walked closer to God? You say but I am, I don't think any of us are walking near as close to God as he desires or as he wants What does it mean to walk close to God? I don't think we can really comprehend his desire for a close relationship with him.
Words from a song, draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord to thee.......
Father, Help us to understand and comprehend your desire for us, your desire for us to love you. There isn't anything that we do for you that compares with your desire for us to lvoe you, help us to hunger and thirst for you. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Yesterday, was a school day, and it is really raining so everything is wet, muddy and water standing. I went to Cando after school and cleaned at the church, Dad came and got me for Bible Study, we were at Wagenmans.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
April 29, 2009
/I Have Built A Hedge
Hast not thou made an hedge about him? Job 1:10
I have built a hedge about you, even as was written concerning Job. this was not a false accusation of the devil to Job: It was an actual reality. I only removed it to test and to prove him and to put to silence the enemy of his soul. But for multitudes of My children. I have never removed the hedge. I am keeping you. My child, and for one purpose in particular--that you be able to accomplish the task committed to you. Therefore, give diligence to your mission.
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God has placed a hedge around you, he desires to keep you. Granted he allows experiences that we would rather not experience, but they are for our benefit, to help us grow, to help us be drawn to his side. He is waiting to see how we respond to the situations that we face in life.
Thank you Father for this day, help me to keep my focus on you in the midst of whatever I may face. You are my strength and a very present help in time of need. Thank you for placing me here. In Jesus Name. Amen
Yesterday, was a school day, I was responsible to be in a gym class in the absence of the teacher, and to also help exchange student at the same time. The teacher had arranged for 7-8 grade girls to be in there, too because they knew the rules to the game being played by the 5-6 grade students. Well, the boys came, too and it got a bit frustrating til I got the situation clarified by DJ. Some very reactionary students. I came home and after I rested and talked to Paula, I spent some time cleaning in the back yard. In the evening I was in the sewing room, I am trying to get some things put away for summer.
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Hast not thou made an hedge about him? Job 1:10
I have built a hedge about you, even as was written concerning Job. this was not a false accusation of the devil to Job: It was an actual reality. I only removed it to test and to prove him and to put to silence the enemy of his soul. But for multitudes of My children. I have never removed the hedge. I am keeping you. My child, and for one purpose in particular--that you be able to accomplish the task committed to you. Therefore, give diligence to your mission.
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God has placed a hedge around you, he desires to keep you. Granted he allows experiences that we would rather not experience, but they are for our benefit, to help us grow, to help us be drawn to his side. He is waiting to see how we respond to the situations that we face in life.
Thank you Father for this day, help me to keep my focus on you in the midst of whatever I may face. You are my strength and a very present help in time of need. Thank you for placing me here. In Jesus Name. Amen
Yesterday, was a school day, I was responsible to be in a gym class in the absence of the teacher, and to also help exchange student at the same time. The teacher had arranged for 7-8 grade girls to be in there, too because they knew the rules to the game being played by the 5-6 grade students. Well, the boys came, too and it got a bit frustrating til I got the situation clarified by DJ. Some very reactionary students. I came home and after I rested and talked to Paula, I spent some time cleaning in the back yard. In the evening I was in the sewing room, I am trying to get some things put away for summer.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
April 28, 2009
Good and Evil
Walk worthy of the Lord. Colossians 1:10
Every foot of ground where you tread, that will I give you. Walk in faith, and I will reward you with an abundance of fruit.
It is not in your heart to discern your own way. Much that is evil you call good, and much that is good you curse because you will bless what you enjoy and condemn what gives you displeasure.
I say unto you. My hand does not always deal joy. Fear not, I am not only wise but kind, and today's grief may become the channel for tomorrow's blessing.
What ground is God calling us to treat upon, maybe it is new territory or territory that takes us out of our comfort zone. Are we willing to God to that place of uncomfort? Is God calling us to something new? Something that hasn't seemed 'normal' for us? Are we willing to step out and be God's vessel.
Father, what in our lives are you speaking to us about? Where would you like us to go, maybe it is right in our back yard, or next door or down the street or in town. Who are you calling us to love? Father I pray that you would make yourself real to us. In Jesus Name. Amen.
/Yesterday was a school day, and it was a good day, after school I found out we could drive the road through Webster, there is still water but one way traffic at about 10 miles per hour, so I drove that way to Devils Lake, and deposited money, got items from Creative Impressions, stopped at Liquid Bean drive up, and who was working but Naomi, then out to Lakewood to get BGMC items from Osbornes. I drove home by Cando, so I could leave things at church and get a plan together for using them. We are having a birthday party for BGMC on Sunday, it has been 60 years. I have been doing the stories for quite a few years, and I remember Lavonne Wagenman doing them before me. I drove to Starkweather to see Pam Landsem's piano recital with Starkweather students, and took some photos for annual. When I got home I fixed us some supper, and by that time it was time for bed. But again I say it was a good day.
Walk worthy of the Lord. Colossians 1:10
Every foot of ground where you tread, that will I give you. Walk in faith, and I will reward you with an abundance of fruit.
It is not in your heart to discern your own way. Much that is evil you call good, and much that is good you curse because you will bless what you enjoy and condemn what gives you displeasure.
I say unto you. My hand does not always deal joy. Fear not, I am not only wise but kind, and today's grief may become the channel for tomorrow's blessing.
What ground is God calling us to treat upon, maybe it is new territory or territory that takes us out of our comfort zone. Are we willing to God to that place of uncomfort? Is God calling us to something new? Something that hasn't seemed 'normal' for us? Are we willing to step out and be God's vessel.
Father, what in our lives are you speaking to us about? Where would you like us to go, maybe it is right in our back yard, or next door or down the street or in town. Who are you calling us to love? Father I pray that you would make yourself real to us. In Jesus Name. Amen.
/Yesterday was a school day, and it was a good day, after school I found out we could drive the road through Webster, there is still water but one way traffic at about 10 miles per hour, so I drove that way to Devils Lake, and deposited money, got items from Creative Impressions, stopped at Liquid Bean drive up, and who was working but Naomi, then out to Lakewood to get BGMC items from Osbornes. I drove home by Cando, so I could leave things at church and get a plan together for using them. We are having a birthday party for BGMC on Sunday, it has been 60 years. I have been doing the stories for quite a few years, and I remember Lavonne Wagenman doing them before me. I drove to Starkweather to see Pam Landsem's piano recital with Starkweather students, and took some photos for annual. When I got home I fixed us some supper, and by that time it was time for bed. But again I say it was a good day.
Monday, April 27, 2009
April 27, 2009
/Protection
The Lord opened the eyes of the young man....and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha 2 Kings 6:17
My protection is all you need, My child. Gehazi owed his own safety to Elisha, for God was with Elisha, in the form of an angelic host that filled the mountains, and Gehazi, the servant, benefited by being in his company. So shall it be for those who journey with you, as God, seeing your confidence in Him and desire to please Him and do His will, moves in your behalf.
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I wasn't familiar with Gehazi, so I had to do a bit of research. He is mentioned in 2 Kings 5,6 it is in the story where Naaman is healed from Leprosy and Elisha doesn't want anything for the healing and sends Namaan away, But Gehazi isn't like that, he thinks that Namaan should give Elisha something, so he goes to Namaan and requests such, well Elisha tells him that Namann's leprosy will cling to him(Gehazi) forever. You can read about it in 2 Kings 5:19-27 I am impressed that God wants us to remove the things that hinder our walk with him. I think of the message that we heard yesterday, Michael shared from Ephesians 4:29-5:2 also 1 Corinthian 3:9-15 His question was, will Christians be judged? The emphasis is that we should be careful how we build, What am I using for construction materials?, what are my motives of service? is it to glorify me or God? What is the most important thing on earth to Jesus? It is people. We will choose wisely when our heart is tender towards the people of the world. God may be speaking to you about a particular person that he desires you to minister too, realize that God desires us to minister in the marketplace, so he may be calling you to minister to someone where you work, or to a customer, or to your family. Are you willing to search your motives, why do I do what I do? Is it for me or for God?
Father, I think you for your grace and patience, and that you are the same yesterday, today and forever. Grant us wisdom and discernment, show us our attitude this day. In Jesus Name. Amen
Yesterday, was Sunday School, church, the helicopter rides after church. We came to the house and Jack remembered that it was Gabes confirmation so we spent part of the afternoon over at Frank and dorothys where their family met after the activities at church. Frank was even able to be at the church. there were three girls confirmed and they sang together, and then each gave a speech about their faith. At Damschens, Special Delivery did some singing. Gabe is a very good singer, It was a fun time, with other family and friends. We prayed together as each left for their homes. I still took a nap and then did a few things here in the evening.
The Lord opened the eyes of the young man....and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha 2 Kings 6:17
My protection is all you need, My child. Gehazi owed his own safety to Elisha, for God was with Elisha, in the form of an angelic host that filled the mountains, and Gehazi, the servant, benefited by being in his company. So shall it be for those who journey with you, as God, seeing your confidence in Him and desire to please Him and do His will, moves in your behalf.
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I wasn't familiar with Gehazi, so I had to do a bit of research. He is mentioned in 2 Kings 5,6 it is in the story where Naaman is healed from Leprosy and Elisha doesn't want anything for the healing and sends Namaan away, But Gehazi isn't like that, he thinks that Namaan should give Elisha something, so he goes to Namaan and requests such, well Elisha tells him that Namann's leprosy will cling to him(Gehazi) forever. You can read about it in 2 Kings 5:19-27 I am impressed that God wants us to remove the things that hinder our walk with him. I think of the message that we heard yesterday, Michael shared from Ephesians 4:29-5:2 also 1 Corinthian 3:9-15 His question was, will Christians be judged? The emphasis is that we should be careful how we build, What am I using for construction materials?, what are my motives of service? is it to glorify me or God? What is the most important thing on earth to Jesus? It is people. We will choose wisely when our heart is tender towards the people of the world. God may be speaking to you about a particular person that he desires you to minister too, realize that God desires us to minister in the marketplace, so he may be calling you to minister to someone where you work, or to a customer, or to your family. Are you willing to search your motives, why do I do what I do? Is it for me or for God?
Father, I think you for your grace and patience, and that you are the same yesterday, today and forever. Grant us wisdom and discernment, show us our attitude this day. In Jesus Name. Amen
Yesterday, was Sunday School, church, the helicopter rides after church. We came to the house and Jack remembered that it was Gabes confirmation so we spent part of the afternoon over at Frank and dorothys where their family met after the activities at church. Frank was even able to be at the church. there were three girls confirmed and they sang together, and then each gave a speech about their faith. At Damschens, Special Delivery did some singing. Gabe is a very good singer, It was a fun time, with other family and friends. We prayed together as each left for their homes. I still took a nap and then did a few things here in the evening.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Today, April 26, 2009
Today we had Helicopter rides. John Rice of Maddock came to church, he is a friend of our pastor Michael. He came in his helicopter. After church services, he took those for a ride who wanted to go for a ride. Here we see him taking off from the yard aross from parking lot. He had three children with him, from here he took them around town and then out to air port where others came for a ride. It was an enjoyable experience.
April 26, 2009
/Faith Reaches Beyond
What things soever ye desire, when he pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24
Faith reaches out beyond the need and into the supply and always remember that the supply is greater than the need. Do you need forgiveness? Lo, I have provided enough that if all human souls ever created turned to Me in repentance they would be full pardoned.
Do you need power to overcome temptation? Lo, I have overcome, and in Me there is victory.
It is patience for which you pray? That for which you wait is already given and only waits your receiving./
When Jesus went to the Cross he died that all creation might be forgiven. That includes everyone, his forgiveness is so complete, for so many people. So many people who never heard, or never believed in him. Granted they didn't make that choice and yet he still was there to provide for them. I do a lot of reading, and especially about peoples lives, and what God is doing. When we read the newspaper or watch tv we don't get a very good perspective of God's world. Many people are coming to Christ around the world. I believe that God is moving in United States, too. We aren't going to hear that, but God is calling. I pray for our country and the mess we are experiencing, but God won't likely move in a visible way, what he does is in a miraculous way reaching out to people. He may even choose to use each one of you.
Father, we thank you for this day, your day, help us to be focused on you and what you ahve done for us. In Jesus Name. Amen
Yesterday was the second day of the girls conference in Bismarck. It wa very good and I am glad that Beth and Marta went with me. I know that they were touched by what they heard. We got home about 7 in the evening.
What things soever ye desire, when he pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24
Faith reaches out beyond the need and into the supply and always remember that the supply is greater than the need. Do you need forgiveness? Lo, I have provided enough that if all human souls ever created turned to Me in repentance they would be full pardoned.
Do you need power to overcome temptation? Lo, I have overcome, and in Me there is victory.
It is patience for which you pray? That for which you wait is already given and only waits your receiving./
When Jesus went to the Cross he died that all creation might be forgiven. That includes everyone, his forgiveness is so complete, for so many people. So many people who never heard, or never believed in him. Granted they didn't make that choice and yet he still was there to provide for them. I do a lot of reading, and especially about peoples lives, and what God is doing. When we read the newspaper or watch tv we don't get a very good perspective of God's world. Many people are coming to Christ around the world. I believe that God is moving in United States, too. We aren't going to hear that, but God is calling. I pray for our country and the mess we are experiencing, but God won't likely move in a visible way, what he does is in a miraculous way reaching out to people. He may even choose to use each one of you.
Father, we thank you for this day, your day, help us to be focused on you and what you ahve done for us. In Jesus Name. Amen
Yesterday was the second day of the girls conference in Bismarck. It wa very good and I am glad that Beth and Marta went with me. I know that they were touched by what they heard. We got home about 7 in the evening.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
April 25, 2009
I am not at home this morning so this is different. I brought Beth and marta with me to a girls conference here in Bismarck. we had a very good speaker last night, who spoke from the book of Ruth, tellint the story about ruth and how the things that happened to her, were God's had helping her through life. She referred to the crimson threads, and how God used her life for the future of what we know, her relationship that we agains ee in Matthew when we read the geneology of Jesus. Compare that with our lives, how God has a plan for us, and how he desires to use each of us. My challenge is that we look at our lives and how God wants to use us.
Father, we pray that you would guide our day, and our path, help us to reflect on what you have done in our lives, and what you want to do in the future. Help us to see the part you have planned for our lives. In Jesus Name.
I don't know a lot of people her, Mindy and her daughter are here, and there are a few other faces that I recognize. Have a great day. Mom
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