This morning meditating on two scriptures I'd memorized helped me to get up and face the day enthusiastically! I'm so thankful I slept last night. I've had several sleepless nights lately. This forces me to sleep in the daytime. Sleeping in the daytime a lot it brings greater temptation to go back to sleep even if I've just gotten plenty of sleep. Daytime sleeping causes me so much consternation. I'm left with hardly any time to be productive. There are so many things that I need to do!
I thought about fruit of the Spirit which I had prayed about last night.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (NIV)
Thinking about this scripture this morning, I mostly asked for peace and patience in starting my day.
Next Proverbs 21:5, which I also prayed about last night, came to my mind. This Bible verse really encouraged me. I prayed for diligence and a profitable day.
Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. (NIV)
These two scriptures along with prayer filled me with good cheer. I sprang up out of bed with enthusiasm and began my day with courage!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
A Great Day!
Yesterday I took a pretty ride out in the country to where my church is having it's family weekend. I played dominos for the first time except for on a computer and it was fun. I noticed I was feeling a lot more calm and relaxed on my way home. I sure was glad. Another thing I thinked really helped was the prayer of my friend, who said she'd pray for me after she asked how I was doing on Facebook and I told her about one inconsequential thing after another upsetting me. Thank goodness I think I'm over this now and today has been a great day. I went to church this morning and the service was mostly hearing awesome testimonies after our singing. I really loved the music and getting to sing along.
I awakened early this morning and found a lot of great scriptures on love. After church I made them into a scripture acrostic and started memorizing a couple of the scriptures this evening. Having a new set of scriptures to memorize fills me with exuberance! God's word is so precious and is so powerful too. One of the things I love to do after I've memorized a set of scriptures is to meditate on them and pray through them. This seems have a trememdous impact and gets the power for daily victory flowing through me.
After my walk this evening I sat on the porch with my mom for a few hours with candy for trick-or-treaters. We had a wonderful talk about what her growing up years were like. I just love hearing her tell me about this. I think my mom is such a neat person.
I awakened early this morning and found a lot of great scriptures on love. After church I made them into a scripture acrostic and started memorizing a couple of the scriptures this evening. Having a new set of scriptures to memorize fills me with exuberance! God's word is so precious and is so powerful too. One of the things I love to do after I've memorized a set of scriptures is to meditate on them and pray through them. This seems have a trememdous impact and gets the power for daily victory flowing through me.
After my walk this evening I sat on the porch with my mom for a few hours with candy for trick-or-treaters. We had a wonderful talk about what her growing up years were like. I just love hearing her tell me about this. I think my mom is such a neat person.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
September Mornings
I've been thoroughly enjoying these September mornings. A taste of cool weather is so nice. The sunlight is beginning to mellow a little bit and it's just lovely. I got dressed for church this morning and sat and visited with my mom on her porch. Hummingbirds are frequently at the feeders and sometimes fighting. Squirrels scamper around. I also heard a couple of loud "thwacks". Magnolia seed pods are starting to fall. These seed pods are so pretty when they are closed and when they are open the seeds look like red beans. I'd been anxiously awaiting September and I love it.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
So Hot Now, Summer Starts Tomorrow
It seems like we've been in the height of summer for a few weeks. It was 100 degrees in the shade today. I'm so thankful for a good air conditioner!
I'd been eating too much fast food which has left me not feeling well. To counteract this I've been eating wild salmon sandwiches, asparagus & watermelon (I just love watermelon) and drinking blueberry walnut yogurt smoothies with flaxseeds, green tea and organic apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water. I'm beginning to feel much better. I'm so glad I've had energy this evening.
I'm getting back on track on Professor Horner's Bible Reading System. It's been working great to open an internet window that has all of the day's Bible reading each morning as soon as I get up. Then I make sure I get my Bible reading done as well as surfing on the internet whenever I get online. This seems to be a great approach but after doing today's reading I noticed that at the web address where I was reading it, it was replaced with a new website. When trying to find another option I found Dr. Horner's Bible Reading System supported on Youversion.com All I had to do after signing up was click on "Read Plans" and select Professor Horner's Bible Reading System. I've completed day 91 but this started me out on day 1. I clicked the "Next Day" button 91 times which brought me to day 92, which I've now got bookmarked. I'm relieved there's no longer a problem with finding my daily Bible reading online.
I'm glad I can still do my Bible reading online in the Bible version I prefer. I love reading the different versions of the Bible, but the New King James Version is my choice for reading my ten chapters everyday. There are many versions of the Bible available at YouVersion.com including some of the great new versions such as (ESV) and (NET)!
I'd been eating too much fast food which has left me not feeling well. To counteract this I've been eating wild salmon sandwiches, asparagus & watermelon (I just love watermelon) and drinking blueberry walnut yogurt smoothies with flaxseeds, green tea and organic apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water. I'm beginning to feel much better. I'm so glad I've had energy this evening.
I'm getting back on track on Professor Horner's Bible Reading System. It's been working great to open an internet window that has all of the day's Bible reading each morning as soon as I get up. Then I make sure I get my Bible reading done as well as surfing on the internet whenever I get online. This seems to be a great approach but after doing today's reading I noticed that at the web address where I was reading it, it was replaced with a new website. When trying to find another option I found Dr. Horner's Bible Reading System supported on Youversion.com All I had to do after signing up was click on "Read Plans" and select Professor Horner's Bible Reading System. I've completed day 91 but this started me out on day 1. I clicked the "Next Day" button 91 times which brought me to day 92, which I've now got bookmarked. I'm relieved there's no longer a problem with finding my daily Bible reading online.
I'm glad I can still do my Bible reading online in the Bible version I prefer. I love reading the different versions of the Bible, but the New King James Version is my choice for reading my ten chapters everyday. There are many versions of the Bible available at YouVersion.com including some of the great new versions such as (ESV) and (NET)!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Such a Beautiful Afternoon
Today was the day to honor graduates at church. A wonderful sermon was preached which was very applicable to everyone attending. After church I went out to eat at Logan's with my sister, brother-in-law and a family we're freinds with. The company and the food was really great. On the way home I stopped at Walgreens and just browsed. When I got home it was around 3pm.
I went next door to my mom's porch, with a book and an index card with the titles to my Scripture acrostics on it. This jogs my memory so I can recall all my current memory verses. As I expected my mom was taking a nap. I put my cell phone to my ear, so people wouldn't think I was talking to myself, and recited all my memory verses. I love to recite my memorized Scriptures to people but I look forward to times when I say them when I'm alone too. My sister says I seem to be a lot more positive now that I've memorized all these Scriptures. After I recited my memory Scriptures I read some of the last few chapters of Beth Moore's "So Long Insecurity". This is such a great book! My mom got up from her nap and walked to the porch. Then she said she wanted to read her George Foreman grill cookbook. We unpackaged the grill and went back to the porch. Mom read the book that came with the grill and I read my book. Then I recited some Scripture acrostics for Mom. I got some coffee. After mom went inside I finished reading my book which is due at the library tomorrow.
It was cloudy and overcast this morning. I'm happy it turned out to be such a beautiful spring day. The sun provided just enough warmth to make it enjoyable.
I went next door to my mom's porch, with a book and an index card with the titles to my Scripture acrostics on it. This jogs my memory so I can recall all my current memory verses. As I expected my mom was taking a nap. I put my cell phone to my ear, so people wouldn't think I was talking to myself, and recited all my memory verses. I love to recite my memorized Scriptures to people but I look forward to times when I say them when I'm alone too. My sister says I seem to be a lot more positive now that I've memorized all these Scriptures. After I recited my memory Scriptures I read some of the last few chapters of Beth Moore's "So Long Insecurity". This is such a great book! My mom got up from her nap and walked to the porch. Then she said she wanted to read her George Foreman grill cookbook. We unpackaged the grill and went back to the porch. Mom read the book that came with the grill and I read my book. Then I recited some Scripture acrostics for Mom. I got some coffee. After mom went inside I finished reading my book which is due at the library tomorrow.
It was cloudy and overcast this morning. I'm happy it turned out to be such a beautiful spring day. The sun provided just enough warmth to make it enjoyable.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Cat Watching
I was walking in the park and a white cat ran like a bullet into the park, so fast it looked like a blur. The cat got to a fenced in temporary storage area of the park, crawled halfway under a flap in the wire fence then just stood there frozen, staring back at me. I wonder if it was afraid it was going to get in trouble. A few minutes later the cat walked into the fenced area and then began climbing up on top of some stacked water pipes and stopped and stared at me again. Animals can be fun to watch. The cat is kind of wary but the temporary storage area is now it's own playground.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Armor of God
We CAN be strong in God's mighty power!!!
Faith comes from hearing the word of God. Faith is evidence of things hoped for. The shield of faith protects us from the fiery darts of the evil one. God refines us with fire to purify us. The evil one wants to set our lives aflame with destructive fire from hell. The shield of faith can extinguish every flaming dart of the evil one. When we are beset with fiery darts and saturate ourselves with God's Word a satisfying hiss from the extinguishing of the fiery darts will be readily aparrent.
Helmet of Salvation
God loved us so much he sent his Son to die in our place for our sins-- so that if we believe Jesus died for our sins and commit to live a life that pleases God, we receive God's forgiveness and eternal life. Rejoice in God's lovingkindness and great goodness and that He's always available to powerfully answer us when we cry out to Him for help, remembering that God's ways are so much higher than our ways.
Sword of the Spirit, Which is the Word of God
Fighting with the sword of the Spirit helps us to walk in the Spirit with victory over the world and the flesh and the evil one. God's word is quick and powerful and helps us to mightily win the battle. Keep your sword gripped firmly in hand to fight with. Don't forget that we are in a war against spiritual forces of evil.
Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;(KJV)
Belt of Truth
When we obey God's Word then we know the truth. The truth is what sets us free! If we don't gird ourselves with the belt of truth we could end up getting tripped and falling and injured instead of being at liberty to live life the way Christ wants us to. God lovingly gave us his Word which is the Bible because it really is the truth we need for living our lives which successfully counteracts the lies of the devil.
Breastplate of Righteousness
Realize the vast importance of watching over your heart with all diligence and living a life of righteousness. God loves righteousness. Consistently live your life as if your thoughts and acts are going to form a strong powerful breastplate of righteousness which will keep you spiritually close to God, instead of straying to ways that are hazardous.
Feet Shod With the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace
From believing the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ we walk in newness of life! Everywhere we go we walk with readiness to let God's Word be our light. We share the good news of the gospel of Christ!
Faith comes from hearing the word of God. Faith is evidence of things hoped for. The shield of faith protects us from the fiery darts of the evil one. God refines us with fire to purify us. The evil one wants to set our lives aflame with destructive fire from hell. The shield of faith can extinguish every flaming dart of the evil one. When we are beset with fiery darts and saturate ourselves with God's Word a satisfying hiss from the extinguishing of the fiery darts will be readily aparrent.
Helmet of Salvation
God loved us so much he sent his Son to die in our place for our sins-- so that if we believe Jesus died for our sins and commit to live a life that pleases God, we receive God's forgiveness and eternal life. Rejoice in God's lovingkindness and great goodness and that He's always available to powerfully answer us when we cry out to Him for help, remembering that God's ways are so much higher than our ways.
Sword of the Spirit, Which is the Word of God
Fighting with the sword of the Spirit helps us to walk in the Spirit with victory over the world and the flesh and the evil one. God's word is quick and powerful and helps us to mightily win the battle. Keep your sword gripped firmly in hand to fight with. Don't forget that we are in a war against spiritual forces of evil.
Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;(KJV)
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