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Jul
03
Funny Friday Quote: Knock Knock (Author Unknown)
Knock Knock.
Who’s there?
Dishes.
Dishes who?
Dishes the police, come out with your hands up!!
Bible verse of the day: Psalm 29:11
“May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!”
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I rejoice in You this day and I lift up my praise, that it may bring glory to You. I thank You for my family and friends and for sharing with me the joy of knowing and loving people the way that You do. I pray that my heart continues to open and pour out the love that You share with me every day. I love You and thank You for this blessed day!
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
Jul
02
Story of the day: Finding Something Familiar from Something Unfamiliar
Jeff and I just got back from New Mexico after looking for a place to live. I think I was a little shocked in the beginning, not knowing what to expect from this new area. It’s not like I haven’t been in the same situation before, the moving around, but I think this just seemed to have hit me a little harder than any other time.
We drove for 14+ hours one way and arrived in Rio Rancho, our new location for the next 4 years, or until God sends us elsewhere. The next day would consist of searching for a place to live, getting kids enrolled in school, and trying to get the water, electricity, and gas all turned on before we left back to Texas. Our time was limited there, so we had to make sure all this was done and done quick. The shock of the desert seemed to throw me for a loop. Everywhere I turned, there was sand from the desert and it seemed to be highlighted by pebbles and tumbleweeds, literally blowing in the wind. There was and is hardly a lick of grass anywhere.
One thing that I could always count on to be there in the same spot, were the beautiful mountains. They stood the same each and every day, not moving, always giving me a sense of direction. God began to show me through the beauty of that mountain, how the mountain, like my Wonderful God, is always consistently there, the Familiar in the unfamiliar, shielding me from the harsh elements of the desert. God woke my soul to the beauty of the mountain’s consistency of always being there in the same spot, no matter which way I went, and it is a constant reminder of the Love that that God has for me no matter where I go.
Quote of the day: Gail Sheehy
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we are not really living. Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.”
Bible verse of the day: Psalm 33:11
“The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.”
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I am so grateful that You are always there, a constant in my life. The times when I feel so vulnerable, You are there to help me, guide me, and give me the direction that I need. Father, I am so excited about our move to New Mexico. I look forward, as I do each and every day, of sharing Your Word with others and living my life to serve You. I thank You for this day!
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
I began to pray and ask God to help me find something familiar in this new town. As I began to search my heart, God began to show me so many different needs that are in this area. My heart began to be filled with the overwhelming love to share with others in this area.
Jun
26
Funny Friday Quote: Remember by Association (Author Unknown)
An elderly couple had been experiencing declining memories, so they decided to take a power memory class where one is taught to remember things by association.
A few days after the class, the old man was outside talking with his neighbor about how much the class helped him.
“What was the name of the Instructor?” asked the neighbor.
“Oh, ummmm, let’s see,” the old man pondered. “You know that flower, you know, the one that smells really nice but has those prickly thorns, what’s that flower’s name?”
“A rose?” asked the neighbor.
“Yes, that’s it,” replied the old man. He then turned toward his house and shouted, “Hey, Rose, what’s the name of the Instructor we took the memory class from?”
Bible verse of the day: Psalm 108:1
“O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.”
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I will sing praises to You for Your mercy is great above the Heavens and Your Truth reaches to the clouds. Just as You have created the Heavens and the Earth, You have created me, and I am so thankful for serving, loving, and praising You with all that I am. Father, I pray for safe travels this next week as Jeff and I are off to New Mexico to find a place to live. We are so excited to see what the next step is in our walk with You. I love You and thank You for this beautiful day!
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
Jun
25
Story and Quote of the day: He Bears Your Burdens
In the Philippines the driver of a caribou wagon was on his way to market when he overtook an old man carrying a heavy load. Taking compassion on him, the driver invited the old man to ride in the wagon. Gratefully the old man accepted.
After a few minutes, the driver turned to see how the man was doing. To his surprise, he found him still straining under the heavy weight, for he had not taken the burden off his shoulders.
Christ offers rest to all who will trust Him completely. [Craig Brian Larson]
Bible verse of the day: Matthew 11:29
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
May I take Your Yoke upon me and find rest in You each and every day. I thank You for Your Grace and Mercy that You give to me and for calming my soul whenever it is in distress. My prayer is for those that are carrying so much burden, that they too can find rest in You. I love You and thank You for this blessed day!
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
Jun
24
Story of the day: Just Keep Swimming
In the Movie, Finding Nemo, a little fish named Nemo gets caught by some divers and is taken to live in a dentist’s aquarium. To Nemo, being stuck in the tank is pretty trivial compared to not ever seeing his father again. Little does Nemo know that his father is going to all links to try and find his son so that he came bring him home again. Through rough waters, sharks, jellyfish, and unknown territory, Nemo is finally reunited with his father, but it was because of consistant perseverance.
One line from the movie that is a great reminder of this perseverance is when Dory says to Marlin (the dad), “Do you know whatcha gotta do, when life gets you down? Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.” And even though these words come from a little fish, these words are a great reminder of what we should do once we are faced with similar situations, whether you find yourself in unknown territory, fighting against battles that seem unbearable, or when you feel as if you can’t overcome. These words are words that symbolize what it means to truly persevere to the end. So wherever your circumstance may find you, “just keep swimming, just keep swimming” and keep on swimming to the end.
Quote of the day: Dory from Nemo
“When life gets you down, you know whatcha got do? Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming.”
Bible verse of the day: Romans 5:3-4
“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Just like those little fish in that movie, my prayer is to persevere until the end. Father, You have equipped me with all the tools that I will ever need. I pray to choose wisely every day the path that You have set before me. I ask for strength to get through obstacles that may come my way and that I, just like in Nemo, will “just keep swimming, just keep swimming,” to the very end.
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
Jun
23
Story of the day: Transformers, more than meets the eye
Transformers is coming out tomorrow and it got me to thinking about these robotics and how they transform from something unrecognizable into something recognizable. These robots completely change from the inside out. It’s a much deeper transformation than we could ever imagine. The more and more I thought about this, the more and more I began to think about how we:
Constantly try to reform ourselves. Stores are filled with self-help books claiming to hold the secret to personal reformation. But such efforts are only temporary at best. A deeper transformation is needed–a transformation of the heart.
And it is possible! The Bible teaches that when we come to Christ, we are spiritually born again. God’s Spirit comes to live within us and changes us. Our motives change, our objectives change, our dispositions change, our eternal destiny changes.
No, it doesn’t happen all at once. We will spend the rest of our lives learning what it means to follow Christ. But it begins now, as we open our hearts to Him. Is your life “being transformed…from glory to glory?” [Billy Graham in Hope for Each Day]
Bible verse of the day: 2 Corinthians 3:18
“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for transforming me from my old self into my new self. Father, Your Love has transformed my life into something beautiful and I grow each and every day by the things that You show me. I pray that I am not conformed to this world, but that that “I am transformed by the renewing of my mind so that I will be able to test and approve what God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will is.” Hebrews 12:2
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
Jun
22
Story and Quote of the day: Because He loves us!
There was a boy who did not have much athletic ability. Every time he and his friends would play some game he was always the last to be chosen. One day two new fellows came to play with them and were allowed to be team captains because they were older. The first team captain chose the boy who had always been chosen last before. Why? Because they were brothers, and he loved his brother.
So it is with God. He chose us not because of our abilities, but because He loves us. [Michael P. Green]
Bible verse of the day: John 15:16
“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.”
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for loving me so much that You chose me regardless of my abilities. Each and every day, I grow into the person that You have created me to become and I am so grateful for that. Father, as I raise the bar in my life, I pray for strength to endure, peace to calm, and love to share with those around me. I love You and thank You for this blessed day!
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
Jun
19
Funny Friday Quote: Work (Author Unknown)
“I like work. It fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.”
Bible verse of the day: Psalm 104:23
“Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening.”
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for such a blessed week! Father, I give You praise and glory this day for You are so worthy to be praised. I lift my eyes to Your beautiful skies and am thankful to be alive. I love You and thank You for this beautiful day!
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
Jun
18
Story of the day: By Faith
It’s not a coincidence that words are used more than one time in the Bible. Are they placed there just because, or is there something more? With me, I choose to believe that there is so much more.
When God repeats things, we should take note, because the things He says are of great importance. One phrase that is used many times in the Bible and can be found multiple times is in Hebrews 11:1-40. When I read through these verses, I counted at least 28 times where the word faith was used.
Hebrews describes some of the most tried people, who by faith, set this word as their firm foundation under everything in their life. They did this because they believed that their life was worth living. The people that Hebrews speaks about had so much faith in something that couldn’t be seen and that set them apart from everyone else. This same faith is ours today if we would just take hold of it and embrace it the way our ancestors did many years ago. And yes, there will be times where your faith will be tested, but it is during these times that God will help you to overcome, protecting you from fire, swords, and any battles that you may encounter. By faith, we can be made whole.
Quote of the day: Nancy Guthrie
“Our faith keeps us from being swallowed in despair.”
Bible verse of the day: Hebrews 11:3 (The Message Bible)
“By faith, we see the world called into existence by God’s Word, what we see created by what we don’t see.”
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I pray that my faith increases daily. Father, through trials and tribulations, I know that I will be tested. My prayer is that I don’t get caught up in the things that will drive me bananas, but that my faith, hope, and trust lies wholly in You. Thank You for Your loving, guiding, and strengthening me through things that I can’t handle on my own. I thank You for this blessed day!
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
