Hey yall,
How is everyone doing? I hope that all is going well! Since I'm at work today, yes, at work, and I don't have any clients this morning, I thought I'd do a little blogging, amongst other things.
You know how I told yall that I was having the saddest day on Friday? Well, I kinda was still going through on Saturday. You see, God is so funny. He doesn't allow us to pick our days of deliverance. He doesn't let me say, "On Monday, January 7, 2008, I would like to be delivered from blah blah blah." No. In fact, God is so sovereign that He gets to pick the days and times to deliver us. We just have to realize that He's doing it because He loves us; surrender to His hand; and say yes to him. Well anyway, Saturday was my day of deliverance! Woo hoo!
Chris had told some folks that we bake cookies and that we would bake and sell them some. Well, I wasn't down with this idea. I wanted to do something else. So, I commenced to acting a plum out-and-out fool. I can hear some of yall saying, "You Sharonda? Act a fool?" Yes. Though it may be hard to believe. Even I act a fool from time to time. LOL.
Anyway, after hollering and screaming and trippin' to the max, I humbled myself. Said yes to my deliverance from resistance and inflexibility, and went on to bake cookies with Chris. Boy! I had the best time! That just took away all sadness.
We sang, laughed, danced around, etc., etc. We made oatmeal dough, peanut butter cookies, and chocolate chip cookies. Not only did we bake them, my family and other people ate and enjoyed them and we gave some away for Christmas!
Though the person didn't end up buying the cookies for various reasons, I didn't even care. I got my deliverance, we had loads of fun, and our house smelled like a huge cookie!
I got even greater deliverance too. You see, I used to bake a bunch in Detroit. I sold homemade cookies, breads, pizzas, pies, rolls and the like. But when I got to AZ, I just shut down completely. My family has been waiting for me to come out of my cave. I guess I'm emerging slowly!!!!! And the world says, "Hallelujah!!!"
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Friday Nite Live!
As always, there's a lot to say. But since I've gone through a day of deliverance--thanks to God and my husband, Chris--I'll keep this post kinda short.
I was so blessed for the service last night! I mean I received a breakthrough as I stood up on the altar worshipping God.
You see, I've had the craziest couple of months. We, unexpectedly, had to get a car to get to all of our appointments. Then last week, we had to spend $1500 between the two of us getting teeth pulled. $925 was spent pulling three of Chris' teeth. He had been sick for a couple of weeks. His face was swollen and wasn't going down. He went to the doctor and then to emergency, only for them to tell him that he had an ear infection. On Monday 12/17, he went to the dentist and they told him that his tooth was the cause of this infection. They said that if he had waited just another two days, he would have landed in the hospital. Then two days later, we had to spend $522 ($300 I had to borrow) to get my tooth pulled. I thought the thing had a cavity; that's why I had a three-week toothache. But no. They said it was cracked severely and would be best coming out. $1500? How crazy is that in one week? Man! I felt like we should've put our name on the Adopt a Family list, cuz we don't have anything.
Anyway, I sat at work yesterday, not feeling quite festive. There was a Christmas party being held in our other building across the street. I asked if I could stay behind. I really was bemoaning my state. I tried to call and text people that are close to me. I thought, at least I could keep giving holiday wishes or just support and no one would ever know how I felt. In fact, I thought that even I could ignore my own feelings. But it didn't work like that. After all the texting and calling and leaving messages, I was faced with my feelings. Oppression. Depression. Even sadness.
I gave in to them for a few minutes. Even shedding some tears as I sat alone eating my lunch. But it was like I heard the Holy Ghost say, "Why are you crying? As long as you have Jesus in your life, you should be one of the happiest people on earth." My tears dried up, and I began to think about this. Yes, that's true. This holiday is a time for giving, and the greatest gift we could ever receive is the gift of joy and everlasting life, because Jesus lives in us and we are born again! (john 10:10)
That gave me strength, but I still had a bit of oppression last night when I arrived at church. In fact, I won't lie. I even thought twice about coming. But, I overcame my flesh and went anyway.
And while I was singing, the Spirit of revelation hit me strong. The Lord began to talk to me about the spirit of distraction.
The spirit of distraction is a part of the antichrist spirit. It is the antichrist that wants our focus and attention to be taken off of Christ during CHRIST mas. Thus, anti- Christ. If Satan can get us all focused on gift giving, holiday festivities, or to the other end of the spectrum--what I don't have, oppression, depression suicide, and whatever is all on that end--he has done his job. Let me reiterate this in another light. If Satan can get the saints to stop being focused on their prayer, intercession, worship, praise, reading the Word, to get us all wrapped up in cooking, eating, holiday festivities, shopping, etc., he has been successful at his job. If this same antichrist spirit can get folks all depressed, oppressed, sad, hopeless and the like, once again, he has been successful at doing his job.
So instead of getting on the defensive, or getting all upset as you read this post, I believe we should do some introspection and see where we fall in this spectrum. Unfortunately, I know that many saints fall on one side or the other. We lack balance. This means it's time to repent and get refocused.
This is what I did. I began to repent right there while I was singing. I am a warrior. I do violence on the devil. I'm not supposed to allow him to do violence on me! Wait a minute! This is not in order!
Instead of allowing Satan to be successful in my life. I began to warfare in my worship. And yall thought I was singing for your breakthrough! LOL. That's why I love praise and worship. It's a two-edged sword. While you're blessing someone else by your obedience, God is breaking through in my life because of my obedience. I began to do violence against the antichrist spirit that had come to attack me. Make me think of all the stuff I didn't have. Maybe things haven't yet changed in my physical world, but they sure did a big change in my spirit! As much as I love this time of year, my focus must be on Jesus--still doing what I know to be right; reading my Word, spending time with God; praying; and if necessary, even fasting. That's right, I said fasting.
Well, I've preached enough. I know my post will ignite some nervousness, and that's good. It's supposed to. At some point, we must be so focused that we don't get distracted by the activities of the world. We are of another world. Our citizenship is in heaven. We must be kingdom-minded. We must carry on the affairs of the Kingdom at all times. Now, let's not get all deep here. There's nothing wrong with gift-giving and having a good time. God has given us all things richly to enjoy! (1 Tim 6:17) I'm just saying, that we must be a balanced people.
I rebuke laxadazical spirits from my life and the lives of others who understand this word! I curse the spirit of the antichrist and the spirits of distraction from my life! Satan, you will no longer control my focus! I have risen with Christ! Therefore, I set my affections on things above, where Christ sits! I will not think on or be wrapped up in
things that are of this world. (Col 3:1-2
I was so blessed for the service last night! I mean I received a breakthrough as I stood up on the altar worshipping God.
You see, I've had the craziest couple of months. We, unexpectedly, had to get a car to get to all of our appointments. Then last week, we had to spend $1500 between the two of us getting teeth pulled. $925 was spent pulling three of Chris' teeth. He had been sick for a couple of weeks. His face was swollen and wasn't going down. He went to the doctor and then to emergency, only for them to tell him that he had an ear infection. On Monday 12/17, he went to the dentist and they told him that his tooth was the cause of this infection. They said that if he had waited just another two days, he would have landed in the hospital. Then two days later, we had to spend $522 ($300 I had to borrow) to get my tooth pulled. I thought the thing had a cavity; that's why I had a three-week toothache. But no. They said it was cracked severely and would be best coming out. $1500? How crazy is that in one week? Man! I felt like we should've put our name on the Adopt a Family list, cuz we don't have anything.
Anyway, I sat at work yesterday, not feeling quite festive. There was a Christmas party being held in our other building across the street. I asked if I could stay behind. I really was bemoaning my state. I tried to call and text people that are close to me. I thought, at least I could keep giving holiday wishes or just support and no one would ever know how I felt. In fact, I thought that even I could ignore my own feelings. But it didn't work like that. After all the texting and calling and leaving messages, I was faced with my feelings. Oppression. Depression. Even sadness.
I gave in to them for a few minutes. Even shedding some tears as I sat alone eating my lunch. But it was like I heard the Holy Ghost say, "Why are you crying? As long as you have Jesus in your life, you should be one of the happiest people on earth." My tears dried up, and I began to think about this. Yes, that's true. This holiday is a time for giving, and the greatest gift we could ever receive is the gift of joy and everlasting life, because Jesus lives in us and we are born again! (john 10:10)
That gave me strength, but I still had a bit of oppression last night when I arrived at church. In fact, I won't lie. I even thought twice about coming. But, I overcame my flesh and went anyway.
And while I was singing, the Spirit of revelation hit me strong. The Lord began to talk to me about the spirit of distraction.
The spirit of distraction is a part of the antichrist spirit. It is the antichrist that wants our focus and attention to be taken off of Christ during CHRIST mas. Thus, anti- Christ. If Satan can get us all focused on gift giving, holiday festivities, or to the other end of the spectrum--what I don't have, oppression, depression suicide, and whatever is all on that end--he has done his job. Let me reiterate this in another light. If Satan can get the saints to stop being focused on their prayer, intercession, worship, praise, reading the Word, to get us all wrapped up in cooking, eating, holiday festivities, shopping, etc., he has been successful at his job. If this same antichrist spirit can get folks all depressed, oppressed, sad, hopeless and the like, once again, he has been successful at doing his job.
So instead of getting on the defensive, or getting all upset as you read this post, I believe we should do some introspection and see where we fall in this spectrum. Unfortunately, I know that many saints fall on one side or the other. We lack balance. This means it's time to repent and get refocused.
This is what I did. I began to repent right there while I was singing. I am a warrior. I do violence on the devil. I'm not supposed to allow him to do violence on me! Wait a minute! This is not in order!
Instead of allowing Satan to be successful in my life. I began to warfare in my worship. And yall thought I was singing for your breakthrough! LOL. That's why I love praise and worship. It's a two-edged sword. While you're blessing someone else by your obedience, God is breaking through in my life because of my obedience. I began to do violence against the antichrist spirit that had come to attack me. Make me think of all the stuff I didn't have. Maybe things haven't yet changed in my physical world, but they sure did a big change in my spirit! As much as I love this time of year, my focus must be on Jesus--still doing what I know to be right; reading my Word, spending time with God; praying; and if necessary, even fasting. That's right, I said fasting.
Well, I've preached enough. I know my post will ignite some nervousness, and that's good. It's supposed to. At some point, we must be so focused that we don't get distracted by the activities of the world. We are of another world. Our citizenship is in heaven. We must be kingdom-minded. We must carry on the affairs of the Kingdom at all times. Now, let's not get all deep here. There's nothing wrong with gift-giving and having a good time. God has given us all things richly to enjoy! (1 Tim 6:17) I'm just saying, that we must be a balanced people.
I rebuke laxadazical spirits from my life and the lives of others who understand this word! I curse the spirit of the antichrist and the spirits of distraction from my life! Satan, you will no longer control my focus! I have risen with Christ! Therefore, I set my affections on things above, where Christ sits! I will not think on or be wrapped up in
things that are of this world. (Col 3:1-2
Sunday, December 2, 2007
A Prayer Request
Can you believe it? I'm here for round two! Yes, I'm sleepy. It's just that I'm always so busy, I never get time to write. And writing is actually relaxing to me--the kind where I'm not stressed to do so. So writing at work isn't fun, cuz I've got to do it. But writing for fun is fun!!!!
I've got a prayer request and need help. So I thought that here would be the best place to post it. If you can help either by prayer or by action, thank you very much.
My mother and I work in the vicinity of the church. In fact, I'm only ten minutes away. She works on Jefferson. I work on W. Lincoln Street. We commute to and from work together, because it's easy and fun!!! Anyway, things are about to change within a week.
My mother is about to start working from home. I'm so excited for her. However, this puts my transportation to and from work in jeopardy. I have to be at work by 7:30 or so each morning. I get off at 4:30 each evening. Those times are a little bit flexible. So, I need help in getting to and from work. I am willing to pay for gas for that transportation--as the laborer is worthy of his hire; and frankly, I appreciate any and all help.
If this is something you would be willing to do on any weekday--Monday thru Friday--please either email me or call me.
I am ultimately trusting God for a breakthrough in this area. I need this breakthrough to happen this week. Thanks again for your help, either by prayers or by action.
God bless,
Sharonda
(623) 455-6492
I've got a prayer request and need help. So I thought that here would be the best place to post it. If you can help either by prayer or by action, thank you very much.
My mother and I work in the vicinity of the church. In fact, I'm only ten minutes away. She works on Jefferson. I work on W. Lincoln Street. We commute to and from work together, because it's easy and fun!!! Anyway, things are about to change within a week.
My mother is about to start working from home. I'm so excited for her. However, this puts my transportation to and from work in jeopardy. I have to be at work by 7:30 or so each morning. I get off at 4:30 each evening. Those times are a little bit flexible. So, I need help in getting to and from work. I am willing to pay for gas for that transportation--as the laborer is worthy of his hire; and frankly, I appreciate any and all help.
If this is something you would be willing to do on any weekday--Monday thru Friday--please either email me or call me.
I am ultimately trusting God for a breakthrough in this area. I need this breakthrough to happen this week. Thanks again for your help, either by prayers or by action.
God bless,
Sharonda
(623) 455-6492
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Check This Out
Just wanted to find out if this will work. I would be so excited
if I did.
Sharonda Greenlaw and Rusty
Phoenix, AZ
if I did.
Sharonda Greenlaw and Rusty
Phoenix, AZ
Friday, August 3, 2007
Pensive Mood
Today, I'm meditative. I see my own flaws of being judgmental and
critical. The Lord has convicted me that I want everyone to live up to
my standards. And if they don't, I want to cut them off. Not cool.
critical. The Lord has convicted me that I want everyone to live up to
my standards. And if they don't, I want to cut them off. Not cool.
Judgmental--tending to judge or criticize the conduct of other people.
Critical; condemnatory; negative; disapproving; disparaging;
hypercritical.
Hypercritical--excessively critical; captious. Marked by a tendency to
find and call attention to errors and flaws.
I have to allow God to be God and other people--my husband, my
coworkers,... anybody--be themselves. They don't feel, think and
believe like me. And they don't necessarily have to. I'm not talking
about that tolerance stuff where folks are afraid to call a spade a
spade or a sin a sin. I'm talking about knowing what God says and
committing that thing to prayer, instead of me always confronting it.
Is that wrong? Is that a crime? No. I may be right, but I'm not God.
Doesn't God have the power to change people? Didn't He change me?
Isn't He the one who is still changing me; convicting me? Yes. Well
then. Why do I stand in God's way? Just some of my thoughts...
Thursday's Devotion
I didn't wake up early today. However, when I did get up at 5:15, I
came right to the presence of God.
came right to the presence of God.
Hypocrite--an actor; to play a part; to pretend; a person who
professes beliefs that he does not hold; a dissembler; a phony; a
pretender; a beguiler; a cheater; a deceiver; a trickster. Someone who
leads you to believe something that is not true. A person who is
inwardly evil, but outwardly professes to be virtuous.
Jeremiah 17:9
The place of hypocrisy is an easy place for any Christian or
nonChristian to get into. We must daily come to God for examination of
our hearts.
James 1:21-26
If I say, "I'm cool. I'm alright" but I'm really messed up on the
inside; or if I say, "I know I'm a mess" and don't do anything to
change it, this makes me a hypocrite.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Wednesday
I woke up at the same time—3:52 This morning. I had the day off, so I was excited that I could really take my time with the Lord! Chris and I had planned yesterday to start today praying together at 4:30 this morning.
We read Psalm 84 and Proverbs 8:34-36
He started reading a few verses from Proverbs 9, about wisdom building her house and preparing a feast for all to come and enjoy.
Of course, that lead us to the New Testament Scripture about the feast where the guests were busy, so the bridegroom invited people from the streets. We read the one in Matt 22:1-14.
This passage from the story took me for a loop.
" 11 “But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasn’t wearing the proper clothes for a wedding. 12 ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how is it
that you are here without wedding clothes?’ But the man had no reply. 13 Then the king said to his aides, ‘Bind his hands and feet and throw him into the
outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’"
I had never seen that part before. I was literally shaking. The Lord began to talk to me about preparation—it's an action word. The unprepared man went to hell.
As I began reading Matthew Henry's Precise Commentary, he put it this way—once again, I was floored.
"The case of hypocrites is represented by the guest that had not on a wedding-garment."
As confession went forth, we started talking about integrity. In order to be clean on both the inside and the outside, we must know that the Lord is looking and watching at all times. The Pastor might not be around; your husband; your wife; your parents; your best friend, etc. But the Father God is looking and nothing done in the dark will stay covered. It will be revealed.
Integrity—Character; who I am when no one is looking; honesty.
We read Psalm 84 and Proverbs 8:34-36
He started reading a few verses from Proverbs 9, about wisdom building her house and preparing a feast for all to come and enjoy.
Of course, that lead us to the New Testament Scripture about the feast where the guests were busy, so the bridegroom invited people from the streets. We read the one in Matt 22:1-14.
This passage from the story took me for a loop.
" 11 “But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasn’t wearing the proper clothes for a wedding. 12 ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how is it
that you are here without wedding clothes?’ But the man had no reply. 13 Then the king said to his aides, ‘Bind his hands and feet and throw him into the
outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’"
I had never seen that part before. I was literally shaking. The Lord began to talk to me about preparation—it's an action word. The unprepared man went to hell.
As I began reading Matthew Henry's Precise Commentary, he put it this way—once again, I was floored.
"The case of hypocrites is represented by the guest that had not on a wedding-garment."
As confession went forth, we started talking about integrity. In order to be clean on both the inside and the outside, we must know that the Lord is looking and watching at all times. The Pastor might not be around; your husband; your wife; your parents; your best friend, etc. But the Father God is looking and nothing done in the dark will stay covered. It will be revealed.
Integrity—Character; who I am when no one is looking; honesty.
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.
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.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Prayers for my Dog Guide
Well, all that know the prayer of faith, I need you to pray right now.
Tuesday night, when Rusty happily arrived back at home, he seemed in the greatest of moods. This dog is so ddep that he had a whole welcoming committee--me Chris and Nikka. And boy, it was good to see him.
When he went to t"park," I noticed his fisces quite a bit smaller than normal.
Wednesday, Rusty seemed to be doing absolutely great. However, when he ate his breakfast, all the food came back up. I decided not to feed him until his dinner. However, before dinner came, up came a sock. I fed him half a cup at a time twice that night (for those with multiplication problems, all he had was a cup LOL).
Thursday was a downward spiral. I have had a dog with both severe diarrhea and outrageous vomit all day and night. He is even throwing up blood. It has been to the point that I had to take him to the vet this morning.
Well, they believe, like I believe, that there is a blockage. So now, I've got to take him to the emergency clinic for surgery.
They're gonna give him the barium and do x rays first. It's gonna be very expensive and even more expensive. But, in the end, he'll be doing better--and that's all that matters.
I feel like crying. I could have never thought it would end up like this. I just want my happy Rusty back. The one who loves walks and play and such. Father God, I thank you for his healing.
I'll keep you all updated on his positive progress. Thanks for reading
Tuesday night, when Rusty happily arrived back at home, he seemed in the greatest of moods. This dog is so ddep that he had a whole welcoming committee--me Chris and Nikka. And boy, it was good to see him.
When he went to t"park," I noticed his fisces quite a bit smaller than normal.
Wednesday, Rusty seemed to be doing absolutely great. However, when he ate his breakfast, all the food came back up. I decided not to feed him until his dinner. However, before dinner came, up came a sock. I fed him half a cup at a time twice that night (for those with multiplication problems, all he had was a cup LOL).
Thursday was a downward spiral. I have had a dog with both severe diarrhea and outrageous vomit all day and night. He is even throwing up blood. It has been to the point that I had to take him to the vet this morning.
Well, they believe, like I believe, that there is a blockage. So now, I've got to take him to the emergency clinic for surgery.
They're gonna give him the barium and do x rays first. It's gonna be very expensive and even more expensive. But, in the end, he'll be doing better--and that's all that matters.
I feel like crying. I could have never thought it would end up like this. I just want my happy Rusty back. The one who loves walks and play and such. Father God, I thank you for his healing.
I'll keep you all updated on his positive progress. Thanks for reading
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