We are having a LONG weekend! Yea. Monday is not only the day we remember our country's heroes, it is the first day in a long time the Pope family will be home together, all of us. We are really looking forward to it, well at least me and Scott are.
Saturday I am taking a short day road trip to see my dear friend's (John and Kristi Butler) daughter Evie get married.
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Saturday I am taking a short day road trip to see my dear friend's (John and Kristi Butler) daughter Evie get married.
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Happy long weekend, Wendy. Enjoy your time together with the family.
My plans are not to leave my house at all except for church on Sunday. (Unless of course, DH wants to take me out for Dim Sum - then I might be persuaded to change my plans.) I have a lot of reading and studying to do. Focus, G&P, focus!
Thank you all for your prayers for my dear friend Anna. I sent her the link and she appreciates them very much.
Have a restful weekend, dear friends. Thank you to those who has family serving in our armed forces. Praying for God's extra blessings for all of you.
Happy Saturday! I just got around to listening to yesterday's vlog and reading all of your comments - that is some story about your dog, Wendy!! So glad all is well...
Thank you everyone for your prayers for my dad, Fred, and for my student, Haley. Dad has to go back to the hospital next week to have a catheterization (sp?) to see if the blockage can be corrected or if he'll need open heart surgery. Haley's surgery went well & she is spending 3 - 5 days in the hospital.
The "something new" in my reading today is that God formed wisdom before he created the earth. I love the way wisdom is personified in the proverbs (along w/ folly today). To me, it makes me want wisdom even more as the verses are written so poetically.
My "to do" -
9: 5 “Come, eat my food, and drink the wine I have mixed. 6 Leave your simple ways behind, and begin to live; learn to use good judgment.” I think it's interesting that folly also invites people in: 9:16 “Come in with me,” she urges the simple.
To those who lack good judgment, she says, 17 “Stolen water is refreshing; food eaten in secret tastes the best!” My to do is to make sure I am accepting the correct invitation, as folly can be so tempting in today's world.
You all have a great weekend - Good luck, Rhonda and Runner Mom on your ventures today. We're relaxing this weekend and hoping to go to the pool a few days as it's getting HOT here in VA.
Kate in VA
Sweet Amy, Yesterday, I read a devotion that took my thoughts to you / chocolate kisses! Listen to what Beth Moore writes: “We can easily be led into captivity by seeking other answers to needs and desires that only God can meet. O God, I desperately need your discernment when something may be permissible for me but not necessarily beneficial. Please empower me to resist things that are not beneficial for me so that I will not be mastered by anything! (I Cor. 6:12) Help me to truly embrace the fact that my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in me, whom I have received from God. I am not my own (I Cor. 6:19). Thank You, Father! I am so much better off belonging to you than belonging to myself! You found my life worth buying at a tremendously high price. Therefore please help me honor you with my body (I Cor. 6:20).”
I do believe I’m going to copy this for myself, sweetie, because you may like kisses, but I enjoy ice-cream! Clearly, for me I have found that even though it is permissible, it is definitely not beneficial. Because, time and time again, one bowl turns into 2 bowls! And, then dear Amy, guess what? My thoughts are not focusing on the Lord, they are focusing on another bowl of ice-cream! smile
Beth, (ya gotta just love her,) she has also taught me a life-time secret, well, actually two secrets! One, “The most transforming and freeing way we can approach the care of our physical bodies is making fitness one way we worship God” (Romans 12:1-2). Meaning, as you exercise (jogging, walking, biking, gardening, washing the windows,) ---you worship the Lord at the same time (praying, listening to your ipod, conversing with God). The Worship becomes so sweet that daily you look forward to exercising,/worshiping - it no longer is a chore to workout!
The other one was a major revelation to me: “A healthy, holy tabernacle provides the best environment in which a healthy, holy soul and spirit can thrive.” Meaning, when you eat healthy and take care of the Temple God placed inside you, you are much more in the mood to be filled with the Spirit. When we eat foods that are not good for us, our body does not feel healthy; we are not as much in the mood to lift praises to Him.
Healthy bodies = people in the mood to praise and thank our Father
Unhealthy bodies=people not in the mood to praise and thank our Father. (This I believe is where Satan has a HUGE, I mean HUGE stronghold on women, (and men). He entices women. The devil would much prefer woman thinking about eating junk food than thinking about God. The enemy is a sneaky snake- luring and attracting and tempting anyone that he can get his ‘dart’ into. He waits. Then, he pounces! I seriously do believe FOOD is one of his biggest weapons to keep women away from worshiping God all throughout their day.
Ladies, I could go on and on about this, and lucky for you I’m out of room! Smile…But, this is an area I’m passionate about. I see how many people are losing out - living Spirit-filled lives, and enjoying walking in victory each day. By focusing on God, we can avoid the snares and pitfalls the enemy places on our daily path. Remember, the enemy does not want us to be effective. He does not want us to feel our best: vibrant & full of energy. He wants us captive; but, PTL, God can set us free! Today, Lord, help us to live in victory, free from eating certain foods that do not make our bodies feel well. Through the power you have given us, we are free to do certain things and free not to do others. We choose not to use our freedom to indulge, but rather, than to do what you command us to do: LOVE.
Your praying sister, Lori
Happy Memorial Day Weekend, Everyone!
Continuing in the Proverbs today, - I keep reminding myself the purpose of them: to teach wisdom and discipline.
First we read today, the “fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment” (9:10). Then, shortly after it states: “All who fear the LORD will hate – (vs 13)
*Evil
*Pride
*Arrogance
*Corruption
*Perverse speech
Lord, keep me on this journey through the Word with you; yes, the road is narrower, and more difficult, but it brings peace & eternal life. Oh, I want my heart to understand, your ways. I want a heart that Wendy talked about awhile ago: a heart that hears, listens and obeys you.
Don’t let me veer to the right or to the left and take a detour, for that road only leads to a life of self-interest, rather than what you command us to do: Love those around me.
Finishing up graduation celebrations today, church tomorrow, and Monday - barbequing and enjoying some pool time. It’s finally hit the triple digits around here! Officially, summer has begun!
Enjoy your family this weekend. Love, Lori
Hi GIGs,
It's been a while since I posted any comments. I have been behind in my reading and I'm trying to catch up.
I need your prayers. I went to the hospital some months ago with chest pain. The doctor asked me to do a scan which I did last week.The pain is all gone anyway. The doctor called this morning to inform me that the scan showed an abnormality on my right lung. He has asked me to come to the hospital to see a lung specialist.I'm asking for your prayers that this is nothing serious. I feel scared.
Thanks, GIGs and God bless you all
Proverbs 10:17 grabbed my attention, "He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray." It made me think about my "kids" (ages 22 & 20). They should know our family's "moral code" and shouldn't succumb to others leading them away from it. I surround myself with active, church attending, Bible studying, Christians. I hope that they will begin to do the same. Making wise decisions regarding friendships. Being more of a leader than a follower.
I guess you can tell my mind is swirling this morning! Ha!
This weekend, I'm praying for all service people who have sacrificed their lives and for those who are currently away fighting for our country. I'm also including their families and friends.
Happy Saturday ladies!
Shelia, asking God to give you a sense of calm, to take away the fear. Be assured He is holding in the palm of his hand and He loves you.
I landed on 10:14 "wise people treasure knowledge" I pray to grow in wisdom, to treasure it and to use it for His glory.
Cindy, thank you for the prayers for the military. Our son-in-law is active duty Army, back a few months from his 2nd tour in Iraq. He and our daughter and their four wonderful gifts (just love grandchildren) live in Hawaii. They so depend on Jesus and serve so faithfully. My nephew is also a active duty Marine. My husband and brother are retired military veterans of 16 and 17 years respectfully. I loved being a military wife, so know some of what the families are going through. Thank you for remembering them as well. Thank you for all who have and are serving, for those who in so many ways support them.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Happiest serving Him,
Gaylene
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Amy, see? Lori does have the answer. Thanks, Lori for explaining that so well. I knew there was a whole lot more I was forgetting.
Sheila, praying that God will give you the peace that passes understanding while you wait. Waiting is the hardest part because that's when the enemy assails with doubts and fears. Know that God is real, He does not lie. Therefore, when He said "I will never leave you nor forsake you," He means that. Give this to God and pray that Whatever it is, He will use it for His glory. Whether this turns out to be nothing - or our worst fear - they are the same in God's eyes. Just remember, God has deemed you, my sister, Sheila, worthy to do something big for His kingdom. (((((HUGS))))))
Sheila, many things can cause a node or lesion to be found on the lung. Most are nothing. I don't know what the doc meant by abnormality but I hope this can help until you can get into see your doc.
Yeah, for all our troops, past and present. This is a day to thank them for the service they provide for us, individuals who make up this country, back in the States.
I read Proverbs 8 and felt that the writer was writing about Christ, God is Wisdom and Christ is eternal. Seeking Wisdom and you find Christ who was with the father before the beginning.
I have been praying for a revelation from God to be found in the Bible for over a year! This is my first revelation, how excited I am! How can this be found in the Old Testament when Christ was in the New Testament.
So God is Wisdom, Christ has been with God since before the beginning.Christ is God's Eternal Life, delight and joy. Through Christ we find Wisdom which brings eternal life, joy, delight, happiness.
Thank you for Beth Moore's explaining how important it is to take care of God's Temple, ourselves! I just had a piece of cheesecake smile.
Susie
Wisconsin
Oh, Lori, that was awesome! I want to be healthy, I try to make good choices, I'm trying to move more, but it seems as if things keep getting in the way, and it is so easy to justify eating a treat "this once." When I get the chance to go walking or running, I take my iPod - it's full of Christian music - but usually my family decides to come with me, which means a snail's pace and no music. I'm still trying to figure out how to make it all fit - because I sure do feel better when I can exercise at some point throughout the day, and I know that's what He wants for me. I might have to start getting up at 4 so I can head out and read before the kids get up!
Does anybody else have this dilemma? Still have small kids and have trouble getting outside? I want a Christian exercise DVD, but haven't seen any that look great ....
Thanks, G&P, for the help, as well! I'm learning so much from all of you!
Okay, I literally set up alarm, did our reading, and snuggled back in with my pillow this morning, so this might sound goofy! We went to a baseball game last night and got trapped in the stadium due to a horrific storm, so we got home very late. We're all sleepy today!
v. 32 "for all who follow my ways are joyful." Following God often looks like it's going to take us somewhere we don't want to go, and as if we're going to miss out on all the fun stuff, but look around! Those who obey are joyful! When I have my act together, I don't miss those Hershey kisses one bit (and yes, Lori, I like ice cream, too! Fortunately, NC doesn't sell the chocolate marshmallow flavor I grew up with.)
v. 29 "For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord." We've found Him; we know where He is and we know who He is,
and guess what? We're His favorites! Great news! The God of the Universe considers us to be His favorite! (Ted Dekker just wrote a book about this called "the Bride Collector." It's out there, but makes ya think.)
v. 10 "People who wink at wrong cause trouble..." Reminds me of the stories you hear about dads who wink at their sons' exploits with females. Men, we need some strong reproofs here!
v. 19 "Too much talk leads to sin; be sensible and keep your mouth shut." I love how straightforward and blunt that is. If you talk too much, sooner or later it's going to get you (me) in trouble. Just be smart and close your mouth before that happens. Make sure that everything you say will build up something or someone; if it doesn't, why go there?? We're planning to have this talk at our Bible Study meeting this coming week ... we've had this issue there.
Sheila, I'm praying for you. Remember that He will help you through this, no matter how big or little it will be, and that He can use even the fear you feel now!
Going to pack a picnic for us. We're heading out to a small Christian music festival nearby for the evening to hang out with friends from my Bible study group and to hear Rush of Fools. :-) Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
Popping in to let you know that I was released from the hospital on Thursday, 5/27. Spent night of 5/18 in ER then to room. Many tests later and consultations revealed that my heart and lungs are fine..Praise God! My problem is in my swallowing process and the coughing causes aspiration. I am now on a puree diet and must pause 1 minute btwn bites. I will be playing catch-up and will be trailing along. Your continued prayers are requested. I do have an appt with a specialist, the earliest date is in August.
Loving each of you.
Teeny in NC (still in VA)
Susie in Wis....your revelation was not lost on me! I truly loved it. Isn't it cool when God shows us something like that? He loves us so...
Hi Teeny....praising God for your good report. We should all slow down between bites....a good habit to start. Sheila...I SAP....perfect love casts out all fear. Let your heart feel God's love right now.
I spent the day with my wonderful hubby....now we're home...and pooped.
See ya'll in the morning!
Praising Him
Morgen
Hey old, young, and NEW GIG,
It's been a while since I've posted, but I've been thrilled to see new "faces".
Lori, you really made me think that I need to be much more careful with my temple. I just wrote and then hit the Escape key, so.... I am kidding with Amy and Susie when I ask, "Did you two read Pr. 9:17b, ...'food eaten in secret tastes the best.'? I read Susie's comment and she was eating a piece of cheesecake, and here I sat eating choc. covered peanuts that I buy everytime I go to Hobby Lobby, and I eat them a "few" at a time and I don't share with my hubby as he is in the other room watching tv. (I've never shared that secret except with the Lord.) I know now that He finds no humor in my "secret eating". When I read that verse, I felt that God was speaking to me, Jeanne, and He is not pleased. I NEVER thought of His being displeased with me until now, and that thought makes a hugh difference in how I feel about the eating habits I need to change.
I've kept up with my readings and vlogs and your comments. I will continue to pray for the requests: Ponch,Anna, Kate's dad,Fred, Haley, Sheila, Teeny, Brandee, and our most special protectors of this nation!!! Gaylene, how proud you must be at this time of year... to be connected to those great men who have fought for our freedoms. It is an honor to know you and to know that certainly those men in your life have been blessed by your prayers for them as well as your commitment to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!!
Let Freedom Ring,
Jeanne,NC
Lord, we lift up our sister Sheila into your capable hands. We pray for peace of God that passes all understanding to be her portion, we pray that she will not be anxious at this time of waiting, and as we bring her requests to you, You will grant her sleep-as you give sleep to those you love. Sheilas body is the temple of the holy spirit, let the enemy not have a say in it, in the name of Jesus. he who comes to steal, kill and destroy is defeated in this situation through the blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross so that Sheila will be well and whole.Thank you Lord as we await good reports in this situation.In Jesus wonderful name , we pray.
Sheila, this is your today,
proverbs 10: 25
When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly have a lasting foundation.
Amen
Hey, y'all! A little late on my reading...but lots of nuggets to hold onto! I loved Proverbs 10:20--"The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless."
I don't know about y'all, but I love me some sterling silver jewelry! Tomorrow, as I get ready for church and choose my jewelry to match, I'll recall this scripture and make sure that I choose my words wisely as well. I surely don't want to have the heart of a fool.
Lifting up the prayer requests from y'all. I want to thank you GIGS for your prayers this morning as I ran the trail race. It was awesome! One of the songs on my IPOD had God's sanctuary in the lyrics and the sun rising in the same verse--can't remember which one! Well, about that time, I was praising Him for runniing in His gorgeous sanctuary of the forest, and the sun broke through as I rounded the corner...awesome! Lots of God moments out there. He allowed me to be His hands, feet and voice on the trail today. Such a blessing. Have a couple of pics on FB.
Time for bed!!
Hugs!Susan
Hey all,
Happy Sunday and it is good to read your Memorial Day Plans! Sheila, I also SAP for you. I pray that the LORD (of promises) grants you His peace in this time. Gaylene, I loved your sharing about your family. Praying for all of them. Teeny, welcome back and continued prayers for your recovery. Amy, I will lift your exercise dilemma up in prayer. When I had small children, I found that running (or walking) really early in the morning before anyone was up solved the issue of them wanting to come with me. I set my alarm for 5:00 am and went outside, armed with reflective clothing, my IPOD and my prayers. For about 6 months of the year I was able to witness the sunrise on my walks(runs). They were all God moments. When I got back home, people were starting to wake up, and I would get them breakfast and out the door we would all go. Just an idea. It takes commitment, but as Lori says, when you start with prayer and praise, you begin to look forward to it each day!
I don't know if this will fit in this post (I may need to continue into the next), but my NIV study Bible has an outline of a "Wise Man" according to Proverbs. I will try to paste it here and continue on the next post:
The Wise Man According to Proverbs: An Outline
His Character
He Is Teachable, Not Intractable
He receives and loves instruction (18:15; 19:20)
He grows in wisdom (1:5; 9:9; 10:14)
He Is Righteous, Not Wicked
He fears the Lord (1:7; 14:16; see below under relationship to the Lord)
He hates what is false (13:5)
He shuns evil (3:7; 14:16; 16:6)
He does what is righteous (2:20)
He speaks the truth (22:21)
He Is Humble, Not Proud (15:33)
He Is Self-controlled, Not Rash
His temperament
He is self-controlled (29:11)
He has a calm spirit (17:27)
He is slow to become angry (29:8,11)
2. His actions
He is cautious, not hasty (19:2)
He thinks before he acts (13:16; 14:8)
He thinks before he speaks (12:23; 15:2)
He Is Forgiving, Not Vindictive
He is patient (19:11)
He is concerned about goodwill/peace (14:9)
He forgives those who wrong him (10:12; 17:9)
He is not vindictive (20:22; 24:29)
His Relationships
To the Lord
He fears the Lord (9:10; 14:16; 15:33)
He trusts in the Lord (3:5; 16:3,20)
He is ever mindful of the Lord (3:6)
He chooses the Lord’s way/wisdom (8:10-11; 17:24)
He submits to the Lord’s discipline (1:2-3; 3:11)
He confesses his sin (28:13)
To His Family
To his parents
Respects them (17:6; contrast 30:17)
Listens to them (23:22; cf. 1:8; 4:1)
Seeks to bring them honor and joy
By being wise (10:1; 15:20; 29:3)
By being righteous (23:24)
By being diligent (10:5)
To his wife
He appreciates her
As a gift from the Lord (18:22; 19:14)
As his crowning glory (12:4; 31:10-31)
He praises her (31:28)
He trusts her (31:11)
He is faithful to her (5:15-20)
To his children
He loves them (3:12; 13:24)
He is concerned about them (1:8-9:18)
He trains them (22:6)
Reasons for training them
Own peace of mind and joy (29:17)
Child’s honor and well-being (1:8-9; 4:9; 19:18; 23:13-14)
By teaching/instructing them (1:10; chs. 5-7; 28:7; cf. 4:1-9)
By disciplining them
By verbal correction (13:1)
By physical discipline (13:24; 23:13-14)
He provides for their
Physical needs (21:20; cf. 27:23-27)
Spiritual heritage (14:26; 20:7)
To His Friends and Neighbors
To his friends
He values them (27:10)
He is constant to them (17:17; 18:24)
He gives them counsel (27:9,17; cf. 27:6; 28:23)
To his neighbors
He fulfills his obligations (3:27-28)
He strives for peace (3:29-30)
He does not outstay his welcome (25:17)
He does not deceive or mislead them (16:29; 26:18-19)
His Words
The Power of His Words
Their power
The power of life and death (12:6; 13:14; 15:4; 18:21)
The power to heal or to wound (11:9,11; 12:18; 15:4,30; 16:24)
Their limitation
No substitute for deeds (14:23)
Cannot alter the facts (26:23-26)
Cannot compel response (29:19)
The Character of His Words
They are honest, not false (12:22; 16:13)
They are few, not many (10:19)
Not boastful (27:2)
Not argumentative (17:14)
Not contentious (29:9)
Not a gossip
Revealing secrets (11:13; 20:19)
Spreading slander (10:18; 26:20-22)
They are calm, not emotional
Rational (15:28; 17:27)
Gentle and peaceable (15:1,18)
Yet persuasive (25:15)
They are apt, not untimely (15:23; 25:11)
The Source of His Words
His heart/character (compare 4:23 with Mt 12:33-35)
Positively, he is righteous (cf. 10:11; 13:14)
Negatively, he is not
Proud (13:10; cf. 6:16-19)
Hateful (26:24,28)
His companions (13:20; 27:17)
Reflections (15:28)
I'm thinking of doing a similar outline on godly people since this phrase (also "the godly") jumped out at me today.
Have a great Sabbath all,
Karen, Basel
Wow, Karen - I love that list describing the wise man. Thank you for sharing that. Runner Mom - what an inspiration. I sure would love to hear some of your ideas (anyone) for good praise songs to exercise to - upbeat, loud songs that will help with the running! Amy - I totally understand where you are coming from. My youngest is almost 4 and I feel like I am just now becoming free to work out again. But really, during the school year is hard as I work and already get up at the crack of dawn to have my quiet time and then get everyone fed and out the door. Hang in there, is all I can say.
I did have to laugh at 11:1 today: "The Lord detests the use of dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights." The scale at my gym weighs me in at a good 5 pounds heavier than the scale at my house, and I, too, detest that gym scale. Unfortunately, it's probably more accurate. ha, ha! Y'all have a wonderful day. We're off to church this morning, and then some time to praise God by the pool this afternoon as it's supposed to be in the upper 90's today here!
Kate in VA
ps - Teeny, I'm so glad to hear an update - keeping you and Sheila and all other requests in my prayers this morning. Susie - how's your daughter? Is that a picture of her by your comments? Allie - how is Ryan doing?
Hi everyone I am out of state and just popping in from a McDonald's!! -- I snuck out of my MIL's house this morn to get early coffee and bible support via my ipod!!
Prov 11:12The one who denounces
his neighbor lacks wisdom,
but the one who has discernment
keeps silent.
This is my personal message from God's Word today-- to keep my mouth shut about the difficulties we are experiencing in our clinic. Some of us may be without work soon because of this doctor's actions and I need to stay neutral and not speak poorly of him so as to not create even more discord. And quit looking for sympathy! I ask the Lord to keep my mouth shut and to plant seeds of faith in His Plan for me and for all my coworkers so that I can allow His almighty Will to prevail!
It's so great to have all your wise words so close no matter where I am!! Thank you! Prayers for all of you dear ones, esp. Sheila and Teeny, until I'm home again tomorrow.
Blessings,
Jacque
Kate and Karen, thanks for your exercise tips! I'm working on it ... my husband recently started getting up early to go walk/run, and so I would have to get up and go before him. If I do that, I'd go to bed so early I'd never see him. That's a big part of my debate. Until I figure it out, I'm walking at night and/or in the afternoons on my poky treadmill or using the exercise DVDs that I have. I'm trying - I just don't feel that I've hit on something that would be a comfortable routine yet. I appreciate all of your tips and prayers! I was amazed during Lent at how good (albeit sleepy) I felt when I ate right, and I want to find a balance now of good food and exercise!
Gotta get the kids ready for church ... I'll be back later!
Amy,
Hang in there. Everyone's answer is different. The Lord will lead you to the right thing for you in His way and in His time. Just listen to Him and don't try to solve it on your own. He knows your heart and He is looking out for you. Perhaps His plans are different for you right now. Perhaps He just wants you to give your first fruits to Him and to your family.
Have a great weekend!
karen
Sweet Karen, Very wise words, you’ve written. Amy, as you chat with God, He will guide you along. You’ve got little munchkins who need your attention during these young years. When my boy’s were little, my exercise was pushing them in the stroller’s, biking with them on the bike seat, walking with them at the zoo, swimming with them in the pool, chasing them as we played hide-and-go seek. There is a time for everything. The time you spend with them today, will become treasured memories. You’ll blink, and these years will be over, and then you will have MORE time than you need to exercise in more of a routine way. Don’t be hard on yourself.
When I think back about my own momma, she surely did not have a “exercise routine” and she was fit as a fiddle. How? Most likely by trying to keep up with me, cuz I was a handful! And, then, God gave me one too! Just so I’d understand what she went through!
Karen, thank you for the ‘Wise Man!”
Praying for you all, sweet sisters! Hugs, Lori
Happy Memorial Day Weekend GIGs,
Trying to catch up on posts this morning. My sinus stuff I have had all week caught up with me where I had to go to the doctor yesterday. Prognosis was ear and sinus infection. Glad I went and I should get to feeling a lot better in the next day or two. It has been hard for me to read alot so I have not been able to read everyone's comments.
Karen I did notice your list of the wise man, thank you for that. I am going to print it off and put it in my journal.
This weekend's reading has been so good and when I can focus I have been trying to read the reading and write in my journal. I was able to connect the dots from some of the verses to some situations going on right now with our finances and discipline and things like that. I ended up writing about 5 pages yesterday on what God has done this past week and how His Word connects to that. It was pretty cool :)
Amy, I did see Lori's post and I have tried to follow more of what she says and I do feel so much better too. I struggle with the whole exercise thing because my son is still small as well. Now that we are out of school for the summer it is going to be an even bigger challenge. There is only so early you can get up, you know? :) I already get up at 5 to have quiet time before he wakes, because I know if I don't I don't have a good day. When he was in school I could come home and work out after I got him dropped off, so now it is going to be a different routine. The sun is coming up early now so I am going to try to head out to walk in my neighborhood at 5:30 and have my prayer time when I walk. I know Lori does this. I struggle when I do things like that because my mind gets so sidetracked thinking of others things but I am going to attempt it once I can breath. I figure if I head out then and pray then when I get back I can do my Bible study stuff and reading while he is watching cartoons and eating breakfast. I will let you know how it goes, but that is what I am going to try starting this coming week.
So many, many truths in the reading there is not enough room for them all. Good stuff GIG, good stuff!
Have a blessed day everyone,
Brandee, TN
Karen, thank you for the list, very good to read.
Proverbs 11:12-It is foolish to belittle one neighbors, a sensible person keeps quiet. That spoke to me this morning. Being quiet.
Lord,
I pray you would change my heart about this person that I struggle with. I pray that you can help me understand her better.Thank You.
Amen,
Resting Sabbath ….Aaaaaawh!!
Home Sweet Home!!! Made it back. Thanks all….. for the save travel prayers. Jacque a few anecdotes were made from the baseball game. Just might start making it an annual trip now. The Detroit Tigers lost to the Oakland A’s though 4 to 3. The theme in the stadium that night was “Polish American Night” They had a few of Mom and Dad’s favorite polka bands playing in 2 different sections of the stadium. My Mom and Dad love polka music (so do most of us)….danced a few polka’s in each spot….don’t know if many are familiar with polka music….I know my 2 sons don’t care for it….. “Were gonna have a Polka celebration“….(a song) THAT WE DID!! G&P & Jacque Hubby and My road trip we made it. Was a nice drive. I do enjoy them a time or 2 here and there. The open road….lead me to time with the Lord. Times where you really have to be alert and times to enjoy the peace.
Sheila ,Teeny, Kate for husband and Haley, Anna, Ryan, Kelly …..Prayers went up for you.
Gaylene & Linda….Thoughts of You as I read this Memorial Day Prayer: We remember, O Lord, all those men and women who have made the supreme sacrifice for our country. Do not let us breathe the air of freedom or claim the right to justice or enjoy the privilege of worship without remembering with great gratitude those who gave the last full measure of devotion-their very lives- for our benefit. May they now know the peace of eternity and the joy of your presence. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen …..Give them a “BIG THANK!!”….and please let them know they are so very much appreciated. They are great heroes in our eyes.
Amy….Lori put it all sooooo well. Thanks Lori...and Karen also giving great advice God will lead you to what feel content in your heart. We are all telling you what worked for each of us....but do what works for you. too me here I see alot of caring hearts here wanting to see you succeed. If you want to read these next words of what I did....its up to you. What I did when our sons were younger was we purchased one of those 2 seated buggies the ones with the bigger wheels…..and than either mid-morning or early afternoon around their nap times would go for my 3 to 4 mile walk….while they got naps in and I would get my exercise in. When I got back would park them in the shade while they finished out there naps. When the older one turned about 4 purchased him a bike with training wheels and to wear off all his energy he would bike with Me while I pushed the younger one. My children loved the outdoors so they looked forwarded to this as much as I did.
Karen…Thanks for the…. “Wiseman according to Proverbs“…Loved it.
Lori….your past Bible study facilitator. Wish this world could be full of them….or do we need more great listeners like yourself sitting on the edge of our seats listening and doing.
Jacque…safe travels back.
Brandee...Hope feeling better...thanks for sharing the notes from last year with us new ones on the proverbs last Friday. I copied it down.
My reading for today…..I’m always amazed when a reading for the day fall as the same as one of the readings today in church. Today first reading was from Proverbs 8:22-31. My husband was the lector for this one and in his Lector book it says this about it:
In Christian tradition, Wisdom has been identified both with Christ and the Holy Spirit. Here, although not strictly speaking as a person, Wisdom is personified, that is, given the qualities of a human being who speaks of the creative work of God. The understanding of Wisdom as a manifestation of God’s action and self-communication would develop over time. This text represents a step in the process. Later books assign her a more active role in creation; here she is more of a spectator relishing the beauty of God’s work. Given later development and the Trinitarian context of today’s solemnity, we can view Wisdom as a foreshadowing of both the Logos (Christ) through whom John tells us the world was created, and the Holy Spirit.
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The harder task lies not in understanding the identity of Wisdom, but in dealing with the rich poetry of the text. Twenty-one lines say what could be said by one: Wisdom existed before the world began. Each idea is stated and immediately restated, but each line adds nuances of meaning that matter. Look for what’s new in each line and stress that. Poetry communicates not only with the meaning of words but with their sound and rhythm as well. This is a song celebrating the privilege of being “possessed” by God and witnessing God’s creation. Wisdom speaks with youthful exuberance of the genesis of earth and sky. She is “playing…playing!” in God’s presence. “Craftsman” can also be interpreted as “confidant” and should suggest intimacy between Creator God and Wisdom, not an “apprentice.” The reading climaxes in the last line where Wisdom reveals that her greatest delight is in humankind.
The Most Holy Trinity Sunday,
Rhonda
Oh....and Jennifer Renne....Don't know if you made it back or not. How was your camping trip?
WELCOME BACK Sister you were missed!!
Rhonda
Hi Everyone,
Ryan had his ultra sound done last week. Praise the LORD that his abdominal area is all clear. No gall stones was found. Everything is working beautifully. His body is still weak but much better than last week. We are working on strengthening his body. Mainly to have him gain weight. So far he gain back almost 3 lbs. Yay! His stomach still grugles when he eats and still don't have apetite. At this point his pediatrician is handing his case over to the GI specialist which he has an appointment to see this coming Thursday. Please pray for Ryan's spirit be uplifted so that he doesn't feel God is not answering his prayer. He is a little discourage by what is going on with his body. Praying for completely restoration and healing. "Call on me when your are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory" Psalm 50:15 Yes LORD, We will give you all the glory! Also, please pray for Ryan's salvation. He had mentioned that he will give this testimony when he gets baptise. So he is already thinking about it. I'm tearing up already. How great is that.
My husband Henry and I beginning to see how God uses Ryan to restore our relationship with his father and his new wife as I had mentioned before. We were very uncomfortable with each other since they got married in last December. Because of Ryan's situation they have shown so much love towards him. I can see the barrier is melting away between us. God uses all circumstances to achieve his purpose.
Thank you again for all the prayers for us. God is so good. You all have been my support.
"Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act." Psalm 37:7
Hi, everyone!
I love reading the Proverbs, so much wisdom and guidance for us to live our lives without creating more problems than we need, if we only heed the instruction!\
Yes, that is my daughter Kelly on my post on her Make a Wish trip. Everyday is a gift from God. She was so heavily metastatic at diagnosis, but the chemo seemed to work for her, for others it did not. We were told by one pediatric oncologist, despite how the chemo worked one cell will likely remain and she will die of this. We wait and see, she has had 1 relapse and now is developing heart damage from one of the chemo's. She has scans every 3 months and hopefully we can start to scan every 4 months. Her next scan is July 6th, a time when our family support system will be out of the country. But, God is always with us. I usually get pretty scared the week or 2 before.
I have always had a close relationship with God but have had to fall back and have him hold me, shield me and carry me many time through this journey. And, like Jesus have to accept whatever God's will may be. I am praying that God's glory and mercy shine through my daughter. That she can stand as tribute to God's glory so others in our family may be brought closer to God, to believe!
Currently, she is 17 and working at her first job which is working in a nice nursery. Busy over the holiday weekend.
Meanwhile, I am worrying about my son Ryan who while at my oldest daughter's wedding out of the country did something so appalling to me. He is worrying constantly now because of his actions. If only my son heeded Solomon's advise! And my son has studied the Bible at the university level, he should know better. My 22 y.o. needs strong guidance, direction and the force of God to pull him to focus on what he needs to do to get off on his own.
Susie
Wisconsin
I appreciate all of the scheduling help that you are sending my way! I do have a double stroller and take the kids for a walk sometimes, but our road is graveled, not paved, and it's VERY hard to push with both kids in it. Sometimes, when I'm babysitting, we put the smallest kid in the single stroller and my two walk (there's a circular road behind our house - perfect for walking except for the surface) but my son adores rocks and stops every third step. We get movement, but our heart rate doesn't exactly soar. :-) My bike needs new tires, but I've been watching for one of those bike wagon thingies to go on sale, because then they could ride, I could go faster, and we could ride to a nearby park. Hopefully soon.
I don't mean to beat this to death - I'm just realizing just how important this is and I want to do my best for Him but have so many scheduling and financial limitations that it's hard. Maybe I can save this year and we can join a pool for next summer (there are only private ones in this town). Oh, well - I'm sure He'll show me what to do!
Thanks for all of your advice, tips, and ideas! I do so appreciate it.
Susie and Allie, you have reminded me that my little exercising dilemma is just that - little. Thanks for putting everything into place! I'm praying for your kids today.
Heading off to do my reading before somebody wakes up! I'm behind today!
Amy
Hi GIGs,
Thank you so much for all your prayers, encouragement, love and hugs! I'm trusting God. I'm really blessed to be part of this lovely group of Sisters! God bless you all immensely. Keep praying.I'm waiting to see the doctor this week, God willing.
God bless you all.
I'm praying for you Sheila, Susie and Amy with all my heart......
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