S: Psalms 139:14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous - how well I know it.
O: I love the EXCLAMATION POINT. It shows excitement!! Wonderfully complex! Marvelous workmanship!
A: I am in awe of how God has created each one of us wonderfully complex and we should be so excited about it. When I look at this body and how I have cared for it, I am ashamed, but I know that I have have been redeemed and forgiven and can do better. I am so thankful that His mercies are new every morning and I can begin again. So today, I will do better than yesterday. I will be mindful of the things He has shown me through this scripture.
P: Father thank you for this wonderfully complex body. How marvelous it it. I know I am not perfect and have not been a good steward of this body. But you love me anyway. You have created me and I love how you knit me together in my mother's womb to be who I am right now and exactly who you want me to be. Guide me in my choices to grow and be the woman you created me to be. Thank you for your mercies new every morning. I fail every day, but I can begin again every day as long as I am in you and You are in me.
~Amen
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Monday, March 10, 2014
GMG ~ Week Eight ~ Let's Be Intentional
Week 8 Challenge: This week focus on making one healthy habit in both how you eat and exercise! Some examples might include drinking more water, begin walking or running to incorporate some exercise into your day...even skipping the elevator and taking the stairs helps to add in a little exercise throughout the day Pray and ask God to help you make a healthy habit in each of these areas this week and invite a friend in your life to help hold you accountable.
Week 8 Memory Verse: Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. ~ 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Week 8: This week I'm going to be intentionally focused on: Not only keep starting each day in the word of God, but making sure I am getting the exercise in and eating and making healthy choices. I need to stop sabotaging myself on the weekends. I need to my sure my body is getting as healthy as my spirit.
Your Health: "Don't get distracted by physical food. Don't think food can satisfy the longing of your soul. Only Jesus can do this. Our souls were created to crave him. Many people are waiting to hear the message of your calling. Don't get stuck in defeat and held back from it." ~ Lysa Terkeurst, Made to Crave
Week 8 Memory Verse: Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. ~ 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Week 8: This week I'm going to be intentionally focused on: Not only keep starting each day in the word of God, but making sure I am getting the exercise in and eating and making healthy choices. I need to stop sabotaging myself on the weekends. I need to my sure my body is getting as healthy as my spirit.
Your Health: "Don't get distracted by physical food. Don't think food can satisfy the longing of your soul. Only Jesus can do this. Our souls were created to crave him. Many people are waiting to hear the message of your calling. Don't get stuck in defeat and held back from it." ~ Lysa Terkeurst, Made to Crave
Sunday, March 9, 2014
#SRT Matthew 4:4
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"It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God's mouth." The Message
This scripture really hits my heart. I love how The Message says 'A steady stream of words from God's mouth.'
I envision a stream especially with the thawing of winter and how it rushes forth with water. God's word is rushing forward into my heart and mind and feeding my soul. This is what keeps me alive.
This year I have been spending my early morning hours studying and learning God's word. I have also been on a quest of learning to eat healthier and making better food choices. This scripture is plain and direct. Showing exactly what is important to sustain life. While we need food for our physical bodies, we need God's word to sustain our spiritual self. I am learning these both go hand in hand.
God provides physical food to nourish our bodies. We need to care for ourselves in a way that we are healthy and able to be about His work. His business. Our bodies are His temple. We were created through Him and in Him. As I age, I am realizing I have not been a good steward of this body He has given me. I have aches and pains and extra weight that are a direct result of not caring for this temple. It is my choice to go forward and care for myself. I am making better choices but need to do better. God never lets me down. I need not let Him down. I love that He has placed the desire in my heart to start each day with Him and in His word to teach me what to do and how to do it. His word truly is a lamp unto my feet.
Father, God, Papa, you are so giving and kind. Your unfailing love and redemption are what keep me going forward. I would be dead in my sins without them. Thank you for your word. Thank you for your guidance. Thank you for your love, unconditional. Push me forward. Help me to be your witness. I know I need to care for this temple you have given me. Help me strive to be better for You and furthering your kingdom.
~Amen
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Friday, March 7, 2014
#SRT Lenten Friday Blog ~ Psalms 130
I have been S.O.A.P.ing for a few months and it has been working for me. Helping me to keep God's word on my heart and mind. So that is how I am going to start this new assignment. I am so looking forward to this. I love She Reads Truth and it's community. It was my very first online bible study. I have gained and grown so much since I first found it. So here goes my S.O.A.P. in the Friday Lenten Community Writer's.
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Scripture:
Psalms 130
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1 From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help.
2 Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer.
3 Lord, if you kept a record of our sins,who, O Lord, could ever survive?
4 But you offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you.
5 I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word.
6 I Long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.
7 O Israel, hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is unfailing love. His redemption overflows.
8 He himself will redeem Israel from every kind of sin.
Observation:
- A desperate cry for help. From the depths of despair.
- Realize no one could survive on our own. God offers forgiveness and redemption.
- Count on the Lord and put my hope in Him. Long for Him.
- Unfailing love.
- Redemption overflows.
- Redemption from EVERY KIND of sin.
- A sentry is a soldier who stood watch on a long tiring night waiting for dawn.
Application: After reading this Psalm I had to look up the definition of Sentry. I can't imagine how long the nights must have been for them. Watching and waiting for the dawn. Longing for the dawn is what this scripture says. Isn't that what life is like some times. Watching and waiting for what is to come. My husband works on the road and we are trying to sell our home so we can relocate. At times I am so anxious for this to happen. But I know God has a plan. I know he He hears my desperate cry for help. I am so very thankful for his forgiveness in my being so impatient. Thankful that I am redeemed by His grace. I am counting on Him and know his love is unfailing. So I will continue to put my hope in Him in all I am waiting for.
Prayer: Father, thank you for hearing my cries for your help and guidance and thank you for forgiving me of my impatience for not trusting your timing. I know I can count on you and that you love me unconditionally. Be with me in my waiting for your direction. I ask in Jesus name.
~Amen
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
GMG Intentionally Focused Study Week 6 Day 3
Psalm 127:3-5
S: Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior's hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.
O: Gift/reward. What does a warrior do with his arrow - hit the mark, go for the bulls-eye, have good aim.
A: The reminder in the daily reading helped me today. Children are a gift and thank God it is not up to me alone to make sure they know Him. God has this. Unless He builds the house, unless He protects the city......My work is useless without Him. That does not let me off the hook, but it sure gives me hope. I didn't start to seek Him until I was an adult.
P: Thank you Father that your mercies are new every morning. Thank you for your hope. Thank you for loving me so much and giving me peace in your word today after really struggling with the scriptures yesterday and today. I know you hold these kids in your hands. I can keep aiming for the mark and be a good example and witness. You will do the rest.
~Amen and amen
S: Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior's hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.
O: Gift/reward. What does a warrior do with his arrow - hit the mark, go for the bulls-eye, have good aim.
A: The reminder in the daily reading helped me today. Children are a gift and thank God it is not up to me alone to make sure they know Him. God has this. Unless He builds the house, unless He protects the city......My work is useless without Him. That does not let me off the hook, but it sure gives me hope. I didn't start to seek Him until I was an adult.
P: Thank you Father that your mercies are new every morning. Thank you for your hope. Thank you for loving me so much and giving me peace in your word today after really struggling with the scriptures yesterday and today. I know you hold these kids in your hands. I can keep aiming for the mark and be a good example and witness. You will do the rest.
~Amen and amen
Monday, February 24, 2014
GMG ~ Week Six ~ Let's Be Intentional
Week Six Challenge: As you "walk along the road' with your children this week (at the dinner table, driving to activities, during the bedtime routine, etc.), intentionally make a point to talk about "the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done (Psalm 78). If you don't have children of your own, find time this week to visit a child in your life (nieces, nephews, neighbors, children in your church, etc.) with the same intention.
Week Six Memory Verse: Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. ~Psalm 127:3-5
Week Six: This week I'm going to be intentionally focused on: Prayer. Praying for not just my children, but my friends, family and all who come to mind. Asking God to meet them where they are. Comfort, guide and protect them.
Your Children: "In the end, the measure of my success as a mother will not be how well I have taught my kids or cared for hem but whether I have been faithful in helping them respond to God's call on their lives." ~ Sally Clarkson, Ministry of Motherhood
Week Six Memory Verse: Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. ~Psalm 127:3-5
Week Six: This week I'm going to be intentionally focused on: Prayer. Praying for not just my children, but my friends, family and all who come to mind. Asking God to meet them where they are. Comfort, guide and protect them.
Your Children: "In the end, the measure of my success as a mother will not be how well I have taught my kids or cared for hem but whether I have been faithful in helping them respond to God's call on their lives." ~ Sally Clarkson, Ministry of Motherhood
Thursday, February 20, 2014
GMG Intentionally Focused Study Week 5 Day 4
Ephesians 4:29, 31-32
S: Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving and another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
O: foul/abusive - good/helpful Be an encouragement.
bitterness/rage/anger/harsh words/slander/evil behavior - kind/tender hearted/forgiving - God gave us His ONLY son to cover these sins. Should we not honor that kind of love? OH MY! Makes me weak to think about this. Bring everything back to LOVE.
A: God gave us His Son to cover these behaviors. I try every day, some days harder than others and some days I don't even think too much about it, but one thing is for sure, I fail everyday in my flesh. I need to remember my "wardrobe" and put all these behaviors in the dirty laundry and not wash them, but burn them. I need to keep putting on my LOVE clothes and pushing forward to be an example of His love.
P: Father, God. Thank you for your Son and his blood to wash away my filth. Keep placing me in the refining fire to burn away all these terrible behaviors so that the people I encounter everyday, friends, family and strangers alike see only the LOVE that you have given me to share. I am not worthy to be called your child, but I am washed in your son's blood and covered in your grace and proud to say, I am yours.
~Amen
S: Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving and another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
O: foul/abusive - good/helpful Be an encouragement.
bitterness/rage/anger/harsh words/slander/evil behavior - kind/tender hearted/forgiving - God gave us His ONLY son to cover these sins. Should we not honor that kind of love? OH MY! Makes me weak to think about this. Bring everything back to LOVE.
A: God gave us His Son to cover these behaviors. I try every day, some days harder than others and some days I don't even think too much about it, but one thing is for sure, I fail everyday in my flesh. I need to remember my "wardrobe" and put all these behaviors in the dirty laundry and not wash them, but burn them. I need to keep putting on my LOVE clothes and pushing forward to be an example of His love.
P: Father, God. Thank you for your Son and his blood to wash away my filth. Keep placing me in the refining fire to burn away all these terrible behaviors so that the people I encounter everyday, friends, family and strangers alike see only the LOVE that you have given me to share. I am not worthy to be called your child, but I am washed in your son's blood and covered in your grace and proud to say, I am yours.
~Amen
Thursday, February 13, 2014
GMG Intentionally Focused Study Week 4 Day 4
Good morning~
Titus 2:3
S: Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander or be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good.
O: Live a life that honors God. Don't gossip and don't get drunk. Set and be a good example.
A: This week has been a difficult week for me. Don't get me wrong, I have a very happy and fulfilling marriage. But these scriptures struck a cord within my heart for some reason and I can't quite figure out why. It is bringing some things to surface that I have shoved down in my being and THOUGHT I had moved on from. Apparently God wants me to take care of these things. And I will be obedient to Him.
Back to the focus scripture for today.... I am trying hard to live a life that honors God and I fall short in some areas and in my weak flesh, but I am trying and will continue to my best to honor Him. Gossip and slander. Those are tough, because the tongue is so evil even in the smallest way and even in a whisper it can hurt. I need to choose my words wisely. I don't get drunk, although I used to. I love that God sent his Holy Spirit to guide me and give me that nudge when I am not being a good example to push me back to His ways. This study is really helping put God's word in my heart and mind like never before.
P: Father you are the author of my life and like any author you know the ending. I am so glad YOU are the author of my life and not some fictional author. You are the author of truth and knowledge and you love me and want the best for me. I pray that I am honoring you in a way that you would be proud of me. Thank you for being most important in my life. Be with each of these women today and always. Wrap your loving arms around them in all their struggles and victories.
~Amen
Titus 2:3
S: Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander or be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good.
O: Live a life that honors God. Don't gossip and don't get drunk. Set and be a good example.
A: This week has been a difficult week for me. Don't get me wrong, I have a very happy and fulfilling marriage. But these scriptures struck a cord within my heart for some reason and I can't quite figure out why. It is bringing some things to surface that I have shoved down in my being and THOUGHT I had moved on from. Apparently God wants me to take care of these things. And I will be obedient to Him.
Back to the focus scripture for today.... I am trying hard to live a life that honors God and I fall short in some areas and in my weak flesh, but I am trying and will continue to my best to honor Him. Gossip and slander. Those are tough, because the tongue is so evil even in the smallest way and even in a whisper it can hurt. I need to choose my words wisely. I don't get drunk, although I used to. I love that God sent his Holy Spirit to guide me and give me that nudge when I am not being a good example to push me back to His ways. This study is really helping put God's word in my heart and mind like never before.
P: Father you are the author of my life and like any author you know the ending. I am so glad YOU are the author of my life and not some fictional author. You are the author of truth and knowledge and you love me and want the best for me. I pray that I am honoring you in a way that you would be proud of me. Thank you for being most important in my life. Be with each of these women today and always. Wrap your loving arms around them in all their struggles and victories.
~Amen
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
GMG Intentionally Focused Study Week 4 Day 3
Ephesians 5:22-23, 28-29
S: 22-For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23-For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church.
28-In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself. 29-No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ cares for the church.
O: Submit as to the Lord.
Ought= used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someones actions: they ought to respect the law - it ought not be allowed. I needed to dig further into this word ought - used to indicate something that is probable; five minutes ought to be enough time. It's origin-Old English ahte, past tense of agan 'owe'.
A:I am struggling here this morning. I guess you could tell. I need to pray more and ask for guidance on this and finish/edit this post later.
Okay so I am back to this scripture after a day of praying, thinking and talking about it. I am struggling with something I should not be struggling with. This is about me and submission to my husband. Realize what God's command is here and that is 'submit to your husbands as to the Lord'. God is not absent in this. He doesn't disappear after his command. He isn't an invisible God. He is surely present. I just need to follow what He asks. He will take care of the rest. My husband is a good man, husband, father, provider, lover and friend. My struggle was with the word 'ought' as I indicated in the O. But that doesn't need to bother me. God is in control. I need to trust. I battle between my head and my heart. TRUST. I believe this is what God is telling me right here and now.
P: Father thank you for opening my head up to what my heart is telling me. You clearly spoke the word TRUST to me. Right here and now. I know that I don't need to worry about the 'ought to'. I will submit and trust. Trust is not something that comes easy for me. But you have never left me and are always faithful. Thank you for my husband. Thank you that he is a good man and he loves and cares for me. Father I also ask that you be with the women in this group struggling. Help us to always feel you near and hear your voice when you give us a clear answer.
~Amen
S: 22-For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23-For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church.
28-In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself. 29-No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ cares for the church.
O: Submit as to the Lord.
Ought= used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someones actions: they ought to respect the law - it ought not be allowed. I needed to dig further into this word ought - used to indicate something that is probable; five minutes ought to be enough time. It's origin-Old English ahte, past tense of agan 'owe'.
A:
Okay so I am back to this scripture after a day of praying, thinking and talking about it. I am struggling with something I should not be struggling with. This is about me and submission to my husband. Realize what God's command is here and that is 'submit to your husbands as to the Lord'. God is not absent in this. He doesn't disappear after his command. He isn't an invisible God. He is surely present. I just need to follow what He asks. He will take care of the rest. My husband is a good man, husband, father, provider, lover and friend. My struggle was with the word 'ought' as I indicated in the O. But that doesn't need to bother me. God is in control. I need to trust. I battle between my head and my heart. TRUST. I believe this is what God is telling me right here and now.
P: Father thank you for opening my head up to what my heart is telling me. You clearly spoke the word TRUST to me. Right here and now. I know that I don't need to worry about the 'ought to'. I will submit and trust. Trust is not something that comes easy for me. But you have never left me and are always faithful. Thank you for my husband. Thank you that he is a good man and he loves and cares for me. Father I also ask that you be with the women in this group struggling. Help us to always feel you near and hear your voice when you give us a clear answer.
~Amen
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
GMG Intentionally Focused Study Week 4 Day 2
Genesis 3:6
S: The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and it's fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, and he ate it too.
O: She was convinced by it's beauty. It looked good/delicious. Pleasant for the eyes. Wanted/desired wisdom. He ate it because she gave it to him.
A: This reminds me how easily tempted I can be by things that look good. Beauty is all around us, tempting us to things that may not be good. Satan is a tempter and will use all kinds of appealing things to try to get us to stray away from God. How powerful we are as women to get others to follow us, especially our husbands. I need to be very careful to not stray away from what God wants and not direct my family and even others away from what is good in the eyes of God.
P: Father my prayer today is for you to keep my eyes fixed on YOU. Keep showing me your ways and help me to discern the difference between the beauty of this world and the tempting ways satan tries to get my attention away from you. I want to be your witness in all I say and do, not just with my husband but with all I come in contact with. I struggle with the traps of satan. We all do. Sometimes we don't even know we are being tempted and realize our sin after. I am so thankful for this study and bringing these thoughts to mind every single day. How easy it would be to stay in bed and not read your word and not know the difference of the things you want me to seek and just be complacent and tempted by satan. Oh God how thankful I am that you have grabbed hold of my heart and brought me to you.
~Amen
Thankful Tuesday: Thankful for being a child of God.
S: The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and it's fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, and he ate it too.
O: She was convinced by it's beauty. It looked good/delicious. Pleasant for the eyes. Wanted/desired wisdom. He ate it because she gave it to him.
A: This reminds me how easily tempted I can be by things that look good. Beauty is all around us, tempting us to things that may not be good. Satan is a tempter and will use all kinds of appealing things to try to get us to stray away from God. How powerful we are as women to get others to follow us, especially our husbands. I need to be very careful to not stray away from what God wants and not direct my family and even others away from what is good in the eyes of God.
P: Father my prayer today is for you to keep my eyes fixed on YOU. Keep showing me your ways and help me to discern the difference between the beauty of this world and the tempting ways satan tries to get my attention away from you. I want to be your witness in all I say and do, not just with my husband but with all I come in contact with. I struggle with the traps of satan. We all do. Sometimes we don't even know we are being tempted and realize our sin after. I am so thankful for this study and bringing these thoughts to mind every single day. How easy it would be to stay in bed and not read your word and not know the difference of the things you want me to seek and just be complacent and tempted by satan. Oh God how thankful I am that you have grabbed hold of my heart and brought me to you.
~Amen
Thankful Tuesday: Thankful for being a child of God.
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