As I have drawn closer to Jesus, it has been made apparent that He needs to be my singular focus. "One and Only" is an expression of that. I love my children, and I am devoted to my husband, but Jesus must come before all of that. He spoke of this in Matthew 10:37. He demands to come first, nothing less.
I pray that your weekend is a great one! Let me know if there is anything I can pray for you about. Leave a comment here or get in touch with me through Twitter, Facebook, or e-mail. God bless everyone!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Blessed Ones (Matt 5:3-12)
I am not feeling very good, so I am going to keep this short.
"Blessed Ones" comes from Matthew 5:3-12, otherwise known as the Sermon on the Mount or the Beatitudes. It is the second in the His Words series I am working on. I pray that it blesses you this day.
Have a great week and may God bless!
"Blessed Ones" comes from Matthew 5:3-12, otherwise known as the Sermon on the Mount or the Beatitudes. It is the second in the His Words series I am working on. I pray that it blesses you this day.
Have a great week and may God bless!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Silence
"Silence is golden."
"A time to keep silence, And a time to speak;" - Ecclesiastes 3:7
"Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue." - Proverbs 17:28
Much is, and can be, done in silence. God used the silence before time began to start His work. When we turn off all of the world's distractions, all of the world's temptations, and just sit, He is there. That is what "Silence" is about.
Have a great weekend everyone. Send me a note if there's anything I can pray about in your life, and may God bless each moment!
"A time to keep silence, And a time to speak;" - Ecclesiastes 3:7
"Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue." - Proverbs 17:28
Much is, and can be, done in silence. God used the silence before time began to start His work. When we turn off all of the world's distractions, all of the world's temptations, and just sit, He is there. That is what "Silence" is about.
Have a great weekend everyone. Send me a note if there's anything I can pray about in your life, and may God bless each moment!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Different
What a difference a year makes ...
Last year, the day after my birthday, I was in tears, having been very badly hurt by someone in my family. I was full of skepticism and cynicism about people's well wishes. I was depressed and angry.
This year could not be more different. I feel so incredibly blessed to have spent time with my children, mother, brother and husband all day Saturday. And I get to look forward to celebrating again next month when my dad can come down.
"Different" is a poem about the struggle of being considered abnormal. Christians don't act the same, talk the same, live the same. Sometimes that isn't fun. Sometimes it's downright horrible. But if we are followers of Jesus, we have to be different. We are not of the world, just as Christ was not of the world.
I pray you all have a great week and if I can intercede for any of you, just let me know! God bless!
Last year, the day after my birthday, I was in tears, having been very badly hurt by someone in my family. I was full of skepticism and cynicism about people's well wishes. I was depressed and angry.
This year could not be more different. I feel so incredibly blessed to have spent time with my children, mother, brother and husband all day Saturday. And I get to look forward to celebrating again next month when my dad can come down.
"Different" is a poem about the struggle of being considered abnormal. Christians don't act the same, talk the same, live the same. Sometimes that isn't fun. Sometimes it's downright horrible. But if we are followers of Jesus, we have to be different. We are not of the world, just as Christ was not of the world.
I pray you all have a great week and if I can intercede for any of you, just let me know! God bless!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Happy Birthday to me
I'm 32 today!
Yay ... I guess ...
Just kidding. Another year with God is a great thing!
Last year I wrote a poem for my birthday, somewhat chronicling where I was with my faith. As this birthday approached, I thought it might be interesting to do another one. So, I'm planning on trying to do this every year around my birthday.
This year's installment is called "Butterfly". It talks about my lifelong trek and where I am now, waiting to be robed in white with my Savior.
For now though, I will enjoy having my brother come into town and eating the best cupcakes I've ever had. If you're in Terre Haute, you really should try Caboodle Cupcakes! If you're not, then ... I am sorry.
Have a great weekend and let me know if you need some prayer! God bless!
Yay ... I guess ...
Just kidding. Another year with God is a great thing!
Last year I wrote a poem for my birthday, somewhat chronicling where I was with my faith. As this birthday approached, I thought it might be interesting to do another one. So, I'm planning on trying to do this every year around my birthday.
This year's installment is called "Butterfly". It talks about my lifelong trek and where I am now, waiting to be robed in white with my Savior.
For now though, I will enjoy having my brother come into town and eating the best cupcakes I've ever had. If you're in Terre Haute, you really should try Caboodle Cupcakes! If you're not, then ... I am sorry.
Have a great weekend and let me know if you need some prayer! God bless!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
My Beloved
I hope everybody had a great weekend, long or short!
My Beloved is one of my favorite poems that I have written lately. Getting more deeply involved with WVIHOP has brought me to much better understanding of the church, or believers, as the bride. The Song of Solomon has opened up to me with a second layer portraying Jesus as The Beloved and the church as the Shulamite. The love between them is pure and sweet, as the love between Christ and ourselves should be. I am somewhat impatiently awaiting the return of my Beloved, anxious to see His face and glory.
In case you missed the link on Twitter, there's a new video up on my YouTube Channel called "Night". You can find the poem here.
Have a blessed (hopefully short) work week, and if you need prayer for anything, feel free to get in touch with me!
My Beloved is one of my favorite poems that I have written lately. Getting more deeply involved with WVIHOP has brought me to much better understanding of the church, or believers, as the bride. The Song of Solomon has opened up to me with a second layer portraying Jesus as The Beloved and the church as the Shulamite. The love between them is pure and sweet, as the love between Christ and ourselves should be. I am somewhat impatiently awaiting the return of my Beloved, anxious to see His face and glory.
In case you missed the link on Twitter, there's a new video up on my YouTube Channel called "Night". You can find the poem here.
Have a blessed (hopefully short) work week, and if you need prayer for anything, feel free to get in touch with me!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Beautiful Magnificence
"Beautiful Magnificence" is a simple offering of praise to my God. His beauty is unmatched in this world. He appears as precious stones, surrounded by a rainbow. Jesus is the Beloved, chief among ten thousand.
I hope you have all had a wonderful week, and I pray your weekend is full of rest and fun times. If you are in need of prayer, feel free to get in touch with me and I would be happy to pray for you. I'll see you again on Monday! God bless!
I hope you have all had a wonderful week, and I pray your weekend is full of rest and fun times. If you are in need of prayer, feel free to get in touch with me and I would be happy to pray for you. I'll see you again on Monday! God bless!
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