Today, I started with Psalm 63. I like to start with Psalms that will cause my heart to thirst more for God. Thin, I had to follow up on a Word the Lord hit me with while I was in the shower. Trust me, It blew me away!
1 Peter 5:8-10 (NLT): " 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him,
and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters[a]
all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.
10 In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support,
and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation."
Satan is coming. He is on his job. That is a given. Trials are coming. That is a promise.
Neh 4:14 (NLT): " 14 Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember
the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!”"
Now, I must do my job and fight! I must fight for my husband. I can't give up and run away, which I'm so proaned to do. I must fight for my home.
1 Corinthians 7
Read the entire chapter in the New Living Translation (NLT). For me, this is a constant reminder in up-to-date language of what a Christian wife should be doing.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Tuesday's Secret Place
Today, I started with Psalm 63. I like to start with Psalms that will cause my heart to thirst more for God. Thin, I had to follow up on a Word the Lord hit me with while I was in the shower. Trust me, It blew me away!
1 Peter 5:8-10 (NLT): " 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him,
and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters[a]
all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.
10 In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support,
and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation."
Satan is coming. He is on his job. That is a given. Trials are coming. That is a promise.
Neh 4:14 (NLT): " 14 Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember
the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!”"
Now, I must do my job and fight! I must fight for my husband. I can't give up and run away, which I'm so proaned to do. I must fight for my home.
1 Corinthians 7
Read the entire chapter in the New Living Translation (NLT). For me, this is a constant reminder in up-to-date language of what a Christian wife should be doing.
1 Peter 5:8-10 (NLT): " 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him,
and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters[a]
all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.
10 In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support,
and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation."
Satan is coming. He is on his job. That is a given. Trials are coming. That is a promise.
Neh 4:14 (NLT): " 14 Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember
the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!”"
Now, I must do my job and fight! I must fight for my husband. I can't give up and run away, which I'm so proaned to do. I must fight for my home.
1 Corinthians 7
Read the entire chapter in the New Living Translation (NLT). For me, this is a constant reminder in up-to-date language of what a Christian wife should be doing.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Time with God
Ok. I've been hit with some deep stuff lately. I mean, some deep stuff. My first reaction was to quit, leave it be, and nurse my emotional hurts. I have been spiritually tired. Not wanting to fight at all.
I began yesterday to pray that the Lord would help me to get back into His presence each morning. Get back into Bible studies. Get back into the swing of being a warrior! As Pastor Ramon just preached, I was a reservist soldier.
Anyway, the Lord woke me up this morning just a bit before 4:00 AM. And these are the notes of our conversation:
Matt 23:25-28
I can't just be concerned that the outside (what people can see) is clean and holy. I must make sure that the inside (my heart and spirit) is pure and clean.
I must war against the deceptive spirits; the Pharisaic spirit; the unclean spirits. It's a sin to make people think that I'm alright, but really, I'm a mess inside.
James 4:7 (NLT): "So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Resist—To strive, to fend off or offset the actions, effects, or force of; to remain firm against the actions, effects, or force of; to keep from giving into or enjoying; to oppose.
"Resist" is an action word!
I can't afford to be inactive; to sit down. I have to fight against the devil when he comes against me, my home, my husband, my family.
James 4:8 (NLT): "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world."
I have to make the first effort to get closer to God. As soon as I make that effot to draw night, God will come closer to me. I've got to be in that prayer; I've got to be in that place where the presence of God is. In my home, I've got to press through to get into the presence of God
Psalm 51:6-8 (KJV: "6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice."
I pray for a spirit of truth to be in my marriage—truth on the inside.
I must take inventory and get it right. I don't know how much longer I'll have.
I began yesterday to pray that the Lord would help me to get back into His presence each morning. Get back into Bible studies. Get back into the swing of being a warrior! As Pastor Ramon just preached, I was a reservist soldier.
Anyway, the Lord woke me up this morning just a bit before 4:00 AM. And these are the notes of our conversation:
Matt 23:25-28
I can't just be concerned that the outside (what people can see) is clean and holy. I must make sure that the inside (my heart and spirit) is pure and clean.
I must war against the deceptive spirits; the Pharisaic spirit; the unclean spirits. It's a sin to make people think that I'm alright, but really, I'm a mess inside.
James 4:7 (NLT): "So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Resist—To strive, to fend off or offset the actions, effects, or force of; to remain firm against the actions, effects, or force of; to keep from giving into or enjoying; to oppose.
"Resist" is an action word!
I can't afford to be inactive; to sit down. I have to fight against the devil when he comes against me, my home, my husband, my family.
James 4:8 (NLT): "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world."
I have to make the first effort to get closer to God. As soon as I make that effot to draw night, God will come closer to me. I've got to be in that prayer; I've got to be in that place where the presence of God is. In my home, I've got to press through to get into the presence of God
Psalm 51:6-8 (KJV: "6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice."
I pray for a spirit of truth to be in my marriage—truth on the inside.
I must take inventory and get it right. I don't know how much longer I'll have.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Perplexed...
Today, I'm kinda perplexed. I ran into a situation that I just don't understand.
I guess because I try to live truth, speak truth, and I love the truth, I can't get with double-tongued folks—the ones that say one thing and mean another. The ones that say one thing outwardly, but think something else inwardly. The ones, in the Kingdom of God, that you can't trust to be like God. Psalm 51:6; Psalm 5:9
Lord, I know I need to pray more. As Pastor Bob said last night, we have to coming into the time of using the ephod to see things accomplished.
In dealing with people like this, confrontation just isn't the key. They say one thing just to get you out of their face. But they go and do something else totally different. These are the folks in the Kingdom of God, yall.
I think that it's time to pray for truth to remain in the inward parts. I will have to pray for a change of mindset. It's just time to pray.
As people read this blog entry where I am so mega sad and confused, I want you to know that this in no way is a reflection of my God. It's jjust a thing that folks have to allow God to do in their lives.
You see hypocrites in the church? The devil wants you to get all offended about it and leave? Well, instead of looking at it like that, begin to know that God can't change and conform someone who doesn't want to be changed and conformed. And I can allow the Lord to conform certain parts, but not other parts of my life. What the Lord is looking for is a total surrender, not a partial one. Only when this occurs will we see the greater works in our homes and in our personal lives. More of our coworkers will come to the Cross.
Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
I guess because I try to live truth, speak truth, and I love the truth, I can't get with double-tongued folks—the ones that say one thing and mean another. The ones that say one thing outwardly, but think something else inwardly. The ones, in the Kingdom of God, that you can't trust to be like God. Psalm 51:6; Psalm 5:9
Lord, I know I need to pray more. As Pastor Bob said last night, we have to coming into the time of using the ephod to see things accomplished.
In dealing with people like this, confrontation just isn't the key. They say one thing just to get you out of their face. But they go and do something else totally different. These are the folks in the Kingdom of God, yall.
I think that it's time to pray for truth to remain in the inward parts. I will have to pray for a change of mindset. It's just time to pray.
As people read this blog entry where I am so mega sad and confused, I want you to know that this in no way is a reflection of my God. It's jjust a thing that folks have to allow God to do in their lives.
You see hypocrites in the church? The devil wants you to get all offended about it and leave? Well, instead of looking at it like that, begin to know that God can't change and conform someone who doesn't want to be changed and conformed. And I can allow the Lord to conform certain parts, but not other parts of my life. What the Lord is looking for is a total surrender, not a partial one. Only when this occurs will we see the greater works in our homes and in our personal lives. More of our coworkers will come to the Cross.
Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
A Kinda Fun Day
Today, I had to go to two clients' home and help with computer issues. It was nice being with Chris. He was a big help. One place, we had to install a brand new computer. Well, he's really good at that color-coordination thing—wonder why I'm not—so he hooked it up with the quickness.
We didn't get home until 12:45 tonight. One of my clients bought us pizza and pop for us to eat. I really found that quite thoughtful. I really appreciate thoughtful people.
I think that thoughtfulness is a quality that, unfortunately, is going to the dogs in this world. First of all, lots of people don't even think, let alone think of how to be kind to you.
Ok, I'm off my soap box now.
Anyway, I had fun spending time with Chris. Because of our busy schedules, that's a rarity. We were out in a storm, but the storm went over fast enough.
I used my GPS to help navigate to both houses. I had so much fun doing this. See? I told yall I'd be using it more.
We didn't get home until 12:45 tonight. One of my clients bought us pizza and pop for us to eat. I really found that quite thoughtful. I really appreciate thoughtful people.
I think that thoughtfulness is a quality that, unfortunately, is going to the dogs in this world. First of all, lots of people don't even think, let alone think of how to be kind to you.
Ok, I'm off my soap box now.
Anyway, I had fun spending time with Chris. Because of our busy schedules, that's a rarity. We were out in a storm, but the storm went over fast enough.
I used my GPS to help navigate to both houses. I had so much fun doing this. See? I told yall I'd be using it more.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
The Tabernacle
The Tabernacle was so awesome. I have never been in a service like that. They had the entire church set up like the tabernacle. Up where we sang, they had the Holy of Holies. With Ashley's help, I was able to see part of the tent. Nikka promised to show me the whole Tabernacle at the end of the night, but I couldn't stay that long.
Anyway, we worshipped and worshipped. I enjoyed that immensely—you know that! One of the guys in our congregation even played the trumpet along with us. That was so majestic.
At the end of all the worship—no, whorship was still goin on—people came to the Holy of Holies for prayer. It was a lot of folks too!
During the time that Nikka and I took a break—she's a darling sister—Kamese saw us outside and wanted us to go through for prayer as well. She said that we had given so much, and we needed to receive. I really appreciated her thoughtfulness, but I told her that as much as I wanted to go through, I couldn't stand in that line. My ankle has been hurting and that won't allow me to stand for long. Do you know what she did? She made it possible for us to have VIP front-of-the-line access to the Holy of Holies. I was like wow God!
Many people prayed for me—Pastor Bob, Ceci, Kathy, Ramon, Eddie, John Scott, John and Becky—many. I was truly blessed by the prayers of the saints.
Needless to say that when I left last night, it was about 12:45 AM. And today, besides being taken out for breakfast, all I've done is sleep, sleep, sleep. I was supposed to attend the Sound of Music seminar. I wanted to go real badd. However, I could hardly move around and slept all day.
Anyway, we worshipped and worshipped. I enjoyed that immensely—you know that! One of the guys in our congregation even played the trumpet along with us. That was so majestic.
At the end of all the worship—no, whorship was still goin on—people came to the Holy of Holies for prayer. It was a lot of folks too!
During the time that Nikka and I took a break—she's a darling sister—Kamese saw us outside and wanted us to go through for prayer as well. She said that we had given so much, and we needed to receive. I really appreciated her thoughtfulness, but I told her that as much as I wanted to go through, I couldn't stand in that line. My ankle has been hurting and that won't allow me to stand for long. Do you know what she did? She made it possible for us to have VIP front-of-the-line access to the Holy of Holies. I was like wow God!
Many people prayed for me—Pastor Bob, Ceci, Kathy, Ramon, Eddie, John Scott, John and Becky—many. I was truly blessed by the prayers of the saints.
Needless to say that when I left last night, it was about 12:45 AM. And today, besides being taken out for breakfast, all I've done is sleep, sleep, sleep. I was supposed to attend the Sound of Music seminar. I wanted to go real badd. However, I could hardly move around and slept all day.
Friday, July 20, 2007
I'm Excited
Yippee!! With the help of a friend on the GPS-talkusers list, I got all updated with the 4.0 version of my Sendero maps. I was kinda proactive I had to do a bit of calling. But they were very responsive, as always.
Yesterday, I had managed to get all the other stuff downloaded and had started reading. That was a good thing, though it seems like I never have enough time to do that. So by this morning, I was kind of all ready to get my computer thang going.
My sister, Nikka, took me to Radio Shack last night to buy a card reader. I needed one for the update. It wasn't expensive at all. While I was there, I got myself some portable speakers to work with either my BrailleNote, but especially my Victor Reader Wave. They soud sweet!!!! They cost about $20. They even came with a pouch.
I plan on using my GPS in the car as I go places. I know I'll learn about my surroundsings, since I'm still a bit new to Arizona.
Yesterday, I had managed to get all the other stuff downloaded and had started reading. That was a good thing, though it seems like I never have enough time to do that. So by this morning, I was kind of all ready to get my computer thang going.
My sister, Nikka, took me to Radio Shack last night to buy a card reader. I needed one for the update. It wasn't expensive at all. While I was there, I got myself some portable speakers to work with either my BrailleNote, but especially my Victor Reader Wave. They soud sweet!!!! They cost about $20. They even came with a pouch.
I plan on using my GPS in the car as I go places. I know I'll learn about my surroundsings, since I'm still a bit new to Arizona.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Happy Birthday
Today is my Mommy's birthday. I guess she wouldn't be too happy with me if I told how old she was. Just know that she's 20 years older than me.
Because it's still Conference time, we haven't done anything special for her. She only wants some cash anyway. I guess in this world of bills and such, that's a good present.
Happy birthday, Mom!!!
Because it's still Conference time, we haven't done anything special for her. She only wants some cash anyway. I guess in this world of bills and such, that's a good present.
Happy birthday, Mom!!!
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The Concert
I am happy to report that the concert was the absolute bomb! Them team members was sangin'!!!! Not singing. But sangin'!!! Man, we rehearsed like we were going crazy. We had to truly rely on the Lord. Sometimes, we didn't want to be there until late at night; trying to get rides; dealing with each other. But God had His way!!!!
We had lots of people there. Even two of my coworkers came. I was so elated. I believe that all of our rehearsal paid off. But most of all, God got the glory.
Thank you Lord, cuz you know we only had one week to practice. We knew that this couldn't have taken place without a pure miracle! And as you always do for those who walk by faith, you performed an absolute miracle!!! I praise You for coming through for us. You are faithful!!!!
We had lots of people there. Even two of my coworkers came. I was so elated. I believe that all of our rehearsal paid off. But most of all, God got the glory.
Thank you Lord, cuz you know we only had one week to practice. We knew that this couldn't have taken place without a pure miracle! And as you always do for those who walk by faith, you performed an absolute miracle!!! I praise You for coming through for us. You are faithful!!!!
Monday, July 16, 2007
Yuma Trip
Our trip to Yuma was pretty cool! We started out at about 7:00 a.m. We got to work at 6:30 a.m. We stopped at McDonald's for breakfast. I had a sausage egg biscuit with Sprite.
Rusty was a absolute gentleman. Of course, he loves Rhonda. And that's cool for me.
We kept on traveling. It took about three hours to get there. We were about 30 minutes late for our appointment, but we got there, and that's what was necessary.
I and Rhonda worked with my first client. If the counselor hadn't found a tech room right there in his office, we would've never had a computer to show ZoomText with. This is definite reason for a laptop. I'll bring this up to my boss.
Anyway, I had another client and all went well. We got home rather late and I am dog tired.
I only had one thing that tripped me out. The 3.5 version of the Sendero GPS didn't have Yuma as a city. I couldn't even use my GPS for the trip.
Rusty was a absolute gentleman. Of course, he loves Rhonda. And that's cool for me.
We kept on traveling. It took about three hours to get there. We were about 30 minutes late for our appointment, but we got there, and that's what was necessary.
I and Rhonda worked with my first client. If the counselor hadn't found a tech room right there in his office, we would've never had a computer to show ZoomText with. This is definite reason for a laptop. I'll bring this up to my boss.
Anyway, I had another client and all went well. We got home rather late and I am dog tired.
I only had one thing that tripped me out. The 3.5 version of the Sendero GPS didn't have Yuma as a city. I couldn't even use my GPS for the trip.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
The Next Day
Today is the beginning of the Quarterly Conference. This Conference will focus on the Tabernacle. When I walked into the church today, I just felt the anointing. I knew that God was already here, and He wanted to manifest Himself to those who will radically, diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6
I know that God is gonna show up in great ways this week! He isn't gonna wait to start moving. He has already started moving today!
I feel my usual fear that I feel at every conference. People just can't believe I feel this way. But yes, it's true. More than any other time, I feel a real nervousness. Why you ask? Cuz we have more guests than normal, and it's a time of expectancy. I dunno. It's just what I feel.
I don’t wanna be up there singing. I wish I could be in the audience. The Worship team prayed for me and for each other.
The other exciting thing that happened today is the 4.0 update to my Sendero GPS. I vowed that I haven't been using it much. But from now on, I am gonna use my GPS more often. I've been working to get it updated, and it's been a long process. I wanted to use my GPS on our trip to Yuma. I wanted to have this all squared away on Friday, but it ain't happening like that. Oh well.
I know that God is gonna show up in great ways this week! He isn't gonna wait to start moving. He has already started moving today!
I feel my usual fear that I feel at every conference. People just can't believe I feel this way. But yes, it's true. More than any other time, I feel a real nervousness. Why you ask? Cuz we have more guests than normal, and it's a time of expectancy. I dunno. It's just what I feel.
I don’t wanna be up there singing. I wish I could be in the audience. The Worship team prayed for me and for each other.
The other exciting thing that happened today is the 4.0 update to my Sendero GPS. I vowed that I haven't been using it much. But from now on, I am gonna use my GPS more often. I've been working to get it updated, and it's been a long process. I wanted to use my GPS on our trip to Yuma. I wanted to have this all squared away on Friday, but it ain't happening like that. Oh well.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
A Cool Saturday Night
We just came back from the Macaroni Grill. That food was the absolute bomb! We had the Rosemary Peasant bread with the olive oil. We had the house salad. Then the real meal came. I had chicken parmesan and Chris had the spaghetti and meatballs.
Our waiter just fell in love with Rusty. Before the end of the eveing, he asked to pet Rusty. I said that was cool. The waiter has a black lab at home. Rusty just wagged and wagged and wagged. People in the restaurant didn't even know that a dog was there. I was happy. After all, isn't that the way it should be?
Now, I'm tired. We've ben rehearsing like crazy all week long for our Tuesday evening concert at church. All I want is for the glory of God to be in the house.. For people to be delivered and set free. For miracles, signs, and wonders to happen. And when those things occur, my soul will be satisfied.
I really enjoy working with this team. We have some different personalities and attitudes sometimes, but, for the most part, we are all willing to work together and do what's necessary for the glory of God.
After church and my fried chicken tomorrow, I plan to go promptly to bed. A coworker and I have to go to Yuma on Monday and be there all day. That's gonna make for a crazy day. Well, let's just say that when this week is over, and all is well, I'll be a very happy camper.
Our waiter just fell in love with Rusty. Before the end of the eveing, he asked to pet Rusty. I said that was cool. The waiter has a black lab at home. Rusty just wagged and wagged and wagged. People in the restaurant didn't even know that a dog was there. I was happy. After all, isn't that the way it should be?
Now, I'm tired. We've ben rehearsing like crazy all week long for our Tuesday evening concert at church. All I want is for the glory of God to be in the house.. For people to be delivered and set free. For miracles, signs, and wonders to happen. And when those things occur, my soul will be satisfied.
I really enjoy working with this team. We have some different personalities and attitudes sometimes, but, for the most part, we are all willing to work together and do what's necessary for the glory of God.
After church and my fried chicken tomorrow, I plan to go promptly to bed. A coworker and I have to go to Yuma on Monday and be there all day. That's gonna make for a crazy day. Well, let's just say that when this week is over, and all is well, I'll be a very happy camper.
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