Sunday, August 30, 2009

100th Post/Scripture Memory Monday/100 VERSES




For my 100th post, I am sharing just 100 of my favorite Bible verses. I think it's awesome that beginning with the scripture that I am currently working on memorizing, going back to the ones I began with in January, equals exactly 100, right at the time for this post! I hope that you will take the time to read the verses that have really spoken to me this year, and to share what your favorite is.


The passage that I have chosen to memorize, beginning September 1st, is

1 Peter 1:13-16

(1) Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be self-controlled , set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
(2) As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.
(3) But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;
(4) for it is written; "Be holy, because I am holy."


And then working my way backwards in my Scripture Memory spiral:

I Corinthians 13:4-7

(5) Love is patient. ;love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
(6) It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily anbgered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
(7) Love does not delight in evil but rejoices ith the truth.
(8) It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
(9) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work;
(10) If one falls down, his friend can help him up. but pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!
(11)Also, if two like down together, they will keep warm, But how can one keep warm alone?
(12) Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.


Deuteronomy 6:5-9

(13) Love the Lord, your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
(14) These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.
(15) Impress tem on your children.
(16) Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road; when you lie down and when you get up.
(17) Tie them oas symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.
(18) Write them on the doorframes of your homes and on your gates.

Psalm 145:4-5

(19) One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your might acts.
(20) They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty; and I will meditate on your wonderful works.

Isaiah 7:9
(21) If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.

2 Chronicles 7:14
(22) If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal thir land.

Psalm 112:1-8
(23) Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands.
(24) His children will be mighty in the land,; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
(25) Wealth and righes are in his house, and his righteousness enjures forever.
(26) Even in darkness, light dawns for hte uprihgt, for the gracious and comassionate and righteous man.
(27) Good will come to him who is generous and leends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice.
(28) Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever.
(29) He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
(30) His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end, he will look in triumph on his foes.

Psalm 77:11-12
(31) I will remember the deeds of the Lord. Yes, I will remember your mimracles of long ago.
(32) I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.

2 Corinthians 9:12
(33) This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.

2 Corinthians 9:8
(34) And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having allyou need, you will abound in every good work.

Proverbs 3:3
(35) Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

James 1:19-20
(36) My dear brothers, take note of this:
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
(37) for a man's anger does not bring about the rightous life that God desires.

Ephesians 5:33
(38) . . .and the wife must respect her husband.

Titus 2:3-5
(39) Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is godd.
(40) Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children,
(41) to be self-controlled and pure; to be busy at home, to be kind and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.

Psalm 54:2
(42) Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.

I Peter 4:10-11
(43) Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully adminstering God's grace in it's vrious forms.
(44) If anyone spaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things, God may be praised trough Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, and the power, forever and ever. Amen

2 Timothy 2:23-24
(45) Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
(46) And the Lord's servant must not quarrel, instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

I Thessalonians 5:12-13
(47) Now, we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.
(48) Hold them in the highest regard in love, because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

Collosians 4:5-6
(49) Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
(50) Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Collosians 3:12-17
(51) Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
(52) Bear with eacher other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
(53) And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
(54) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body, you were called to peace. And b e thankful.
(55) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdome, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
(56) And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Psalm 19:14
(57) May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my rock, my redeemer.

Job 37:14
(58) Listen to this, O Job, stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

I Chronicles 16:8/Psalm 105:1
(59) Oh, give thanks to the Lord!
Call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people!

Proverbs 14:1
(60) Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

I Peter 3:15
(61) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who aska a reason for the hope that is in you with gentleness and respect.

Romans 8:37-39
(62) Yet, in all these thngs, we are more than conquerors, through Him who loved us.
(63) For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
(64)nor height, nor depth, nor any other creted thing shall seperate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:7
(65) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of sound mind.

Phillipians 4:4-9, 13
(66) Rejoice in the Lord always and again, I say Rejoice!
(67) Let your gentleness be known to all men, The Lord is at hand.
(68) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, let your requests be make known to God , and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
(69) Finally brothers, whatever things are true; whatever things are noble; whatever things are just; whatever things are pure; whatever things are lovely; whatever things are of good report;
if there is anything praisweworthy0meditate on these things.
(70) The things which you have learned and receivecd and heard and saw in me, these do; and the God of peace will be with you.
(71) I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Psalm 5:3
(72) My voice you shall hear in the morning, O Lord. In the morning, I will direct it to you, and I will look up.

I Thessalonians 4:11-12
(73) Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you,
(74) so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

Proverbs 16:32
(75) Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who commands his tongue than one who takes a city.

Proverbs 17:1
(76) Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting with stife.

Proverbs 17:14
(77) Starting a quarrel is like breeching a dam; so drop a matter before ita dispute begins.

Proverbs 10:12
(79) Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all worongs.

Proverbs 12:2
(80) A wife of noble character is her husband's crown; but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

Proverbs 13:3
(81) He who guards his lips , guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

Proverbs 15:1
(82) A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh work stirus up anger.

Proverbs 15:23
(83) A man finds joy in giving an apt reply, and how good is a timely word.

Proverbs 15:30
(84) A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:3
(85) Commit to the Lord whatever you do, andyour plans will succeed.

Proverbs 18:13
(86) He who answers before listening-that is his folly and his shame.

Proverbs 21:9
(87) Better to live on a corner of hte roof, than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

Proverbs 24:3-4
(88) By wisdom , a house is built, and through understanding, it is established;
(89) through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.

Proverbs 28:11-12
(90) A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
(91) Like an earring of gold, or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.

Proverbs 25:15
(92) Through patience, a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

Proverbs 27:17
(93) As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

Proverbs 31:10-12
(94) A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
(95) Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
(96) She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

Proverbs 3:5-8
(97) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
(98) in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
(99) Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord and shun evil.
(100) This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.





Saturday, August 29, 2009

SUNDAY SONG



You are the way the truth and the light

We live by faith and not by sight ... for you

We're living all for you

One way Jesus

You're the only one that i could live for

PSALM SATURDAY. . .SATURDAY'S SAYINGS

Today is the day that I am having the high school girls from my family group at Falls Creek over for lunch, prayer, to choose between Me, Myself & Lies and His Girl for Bible study and choose a mission project.
My house is not clean, I have to go to Wal-mart, get back and cook chicken and cookies before they get here, and after we meet, I have a jillion other things to do, but. . .

(SATURDAY SAYINGS. . ."First things first.". . ."Be still.". . ."Priorities in order." )

All of the Psalms are so good. These are some of the ones that are speaking to me today.

Psalm 46:10
"Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth."

Psalm 86:10-12
For You are great and do marvelous deeds; You alone are God.
Teach me Your way, O Lord,
and I will walk in Your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear Your name.
I will praise You, O Lord my God,
with all my heart;
I will glorify Your name forever.

Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do Your will,
for You are my God;
may Your good Spirit
lead me on level ground.

Psalm 119:66
Teach me knowledge and good judgment,
for I believe in Your commands.


Collette at http://jesuslovesmums.blogspot.com started Psalm Saturday. She chose not to do a Psalm Saturday post today, but do go over to read her post today. It is very enlightening and still about learning how God wants us to raise our children.

Let me know what God is showing you currently, and if you have an opinion about the Bible studies that I mentioned, please let me know.
Have a Super Saturday with your family!

Friday, August 28, 2009

LOVING MY HUSBAND FRIDAY & FRIDAY FOTOS






Jeff and Kalyn on her move=in day.

Loving My Husband Friday is for taking the time to focus on the positives of marriage. A time to build up your marriage and your spouse. Focus on something you love about your husband,something he did to encourage you this week, or just a tip on how to keep your marriage strong. Let your husband know you're bragging on him...everyone loves praise and accolades. Try to spend the rest of your week focusing on all the great traits of your spouse...especially when your tempted to focus on the bad! And don't forget to pray for your husband and marriage as you write your post.Add a link to your post to Mr. Linky. Then pray for the marriages of the others who post, and give each other a little encouragement to keep our marriages strong!Link up at http://mominin-thepeerreview.blogspot.com/
Today, I love that last night, a friend said, "Well, we are sure thrilled to have your husband here as our banker. It is just really getting hard to find Christians in the work world."
Again, I am also proud that he was chosen by the school system to be 1 of 30 parents in the state to be involved in the Gear Up Parent program.
Right now, I am lovin' that he is almost home from being gone for three days for the Gear Up training.


Thursday, August 27, 2009

THANKFUL THURSDAY

Today, my mind is thinking the same thankful thoughts that I had last week, for my husband, children, my job. I am always able to come up with more things that I am thankful for, and today, I do have 5 more to list.
My heart is very sad for Sonya, in the loss of her wonderful Dad, but also joyful that she has the peace that he is in heaven, and she will see him again.

Today, I am thankful for

1. my Mom, for the support she has always given me, and the love that she gives to all of our family.

2. my Dad, for the support he has always given me, and the love that he gives to all of our family.

3. that we live just 30 minutes away from my parents, and am able to be with them.

4. for the example of my parents' marriage.

5. for the full support from our youth minister, in a new ministry that I am going to be involved in with high school girls.

Please join Sonya and others at http://truth4thejourney.blogspot.com to share the things you are thankful for today.

Have a Terrific Thankful Thursday.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

IN HIS WORD WEDNESDAY-HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!


Today is my Mom's Birthday. Her favorite Bible verses, are also mine and my daughter's favorite. . .Proverbs 3:5-7
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.
Do not be wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
When my Dad says that my Mom is the Proverbs 31 wife, he means it with all his heart. They have been married for 47 years, and he calls her his "bride".
I love you Mom! Happy Birthday!
Don't forget, you are coming to eat dinner with me tonight.
God is teaching me to continue to strive to be like Mom and to strive to be like Him.
Bloggers, be sure to join us at http://dailyessentialsanddeals.blogspot.com/
to share what God is teachng you in His word, and to read from others.

Monday, August 24, 2009

MONDAY'S MAMA MOMENTS. . .BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYERS


Today, has definitely been a Mama Moments Monday, and I was so glad to see the title on the LPM blog, "Back to School Prayers". http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/
Josh began his second year as a teacher in the classroom today. He is at the same disrict, but in a different position, so in a way, it will be a first year again. I am praying for him. I trust that he is going to have a great year.
Kalyn left for college last Thursday. We went to take her a few things this weekend, and to be with my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew, after they moved my niece into the same college with Kalyn. We only got to see Kalyn for a few minutes on Saturday, and a few minutes on Sunday. She was stressed with a busy schedule. I am praying for her. I also trust that she is going to have a great year.
Jase has completed 8 days as a sophomore in high school. It is so different from this time last year. Instead of being in turmoil over the move, he is a Christian leader at his school.
Our nephew Caden, had his first day in middle school, in a new town, today. I am praying for him.
Our nephew Zachary,will have his first day of high school on Wednesday.
Melanie will have her first day of college classes on Wednesday.
Our nephew, Camden is in 1st grade.
I am so thankful for my new job, my students, and all of the staff that I work with. I am in contact with so very many students and families with special needs that I am praying for.
I may add more to this post later.
PLEASE, comment to let me pray for you and your children.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

SUNDAY SONG


My post today is just going to be a list of titles of songs that I heard this morning, at the church where my brother is pastor.
The titles themselves spoke greatly to me, and went along with his clear message from God's Word about Workers in the Harvest, Matthew 9:35-38.
The songs titles:
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Come, all Christians, Be Committed
Oh Lord, You're Beautiful
I'll Tell the World That I'm a Christian
I have to go to bed and get up in 5 hours.
Dear Lord,
I pray that I will be able to have my time with you in the morning, and get a few more things copied here at home for work, be kind to my husband and son before leaving for work, and then do my job in a way that will honor you.
Thank you, Lord for our blessings.
I pray that You will give me the rest that I need and equip me to do what You want me to do.
Please be with all of our family.
In Your Name I Pray

Saturday, August 22, 2009

PSALM SATURDAY


Once again, time to join Collette @ http://jesuslovesmums.blogspot.com/ for Psalm Satruday.
Today, I am drawn back to Psalm 5. I had made verse 3 my commitment verse for this year. This past week, I did read my Bible but I didn't always slow down or get up early enough to take the time in the morning like I need to.
Psalm 5:3, 11-12NIV
In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
. . .
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy, Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in You. For surely, O Lord, You bless the righteous; you surround them with Your favor as with a shield.

Friday, August 21, 2009

LOVING MY HUSBAND FRIDAY & FRIDAY FOTOS





Loving My Husband Friday is for taking the time to focus on the positives of marriage. A time to build up your marriage and your spouse. Focus on something you love about your husband,something he did to encourage you this week, or just a tip on how to keep your marriage strong. Let your husband know you're bragging on him...everyone loves praise and accolades. Try to spend the rest of your week focusing on all the great traits of your spouse...especially when your tempted to focus on the bad! And don't forget to pray for your husband and marriage as you write your post.Add a link to your post to Mr. Linky. Then pray for the marriages of the others who post, and give each other a little encouragement to keep our marriages strong!Link up at http://mominin-thepeerreview.blogspot.com/


The acrostics above were written in the Fall of '83 for my Children's Literature college class after 1 year of marriage, and the picture is from the Spring of 1982, or the Fall of 1981. Everything that I wrote then is still why I love my husband today. . .I love him more than anything or anyone else, except our God, and I love that he is the wonderful spiritual leader of our family.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

THANKFUL THURSDAY

I have been thinking all day about what to write about that I am most thankful for today.

Some of the things/people that came to my mind were of course,

1. My Husband. . .

CHILDREN. . .

my own--really God's, that He allowed us to raise. . .

2. I am so thankful and proud that Josh is now a husband, Daddy, teacher and coach. . .

3. I am so thankful for the beautiful young lady that Kalyn is, for the past 3 weeks that we had with her, for the Christian college that she is attending. . .

4. I am so thankful for Jase's excitement for God and His word. . .I am thankful that he still has 3 more years "in the nest", and that I have his football scrimmage to go watch tonight, instead of crying/missing Kalyn!

5. all of the children that I have taught in school and church. . . I am so thankful for the opportunity to teach each of the children that I have in class this year.

and I am so very thankful for the

TRUST that I have in my Lord. . .

along with Proverbs 3:5-6, I am praying the verses below for Kalyn as she has gone back to college.

Psalm 20:4, 7

May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

Please join Sonya and all the rest of us in sharing what you are thankful for today.

http://truth4thejourney.blogspot.com/

oh, sorry, I didn't really limit it to 5, I am always very thankful, I really need these Thankful Thoughts in my head and heart, eyes and smile today, to make the tears go away from missing Kalyn.

Monday, August 17, 2009

SCRIPTURE MEMORY MONDAY-LOVE IS. . .


I have read these verses all of my life, but I have not memorized them, like I should have. I need to remember these verses all day long, every day.

I Corinthians 13:4-7NIV

Love is patient,
love is kind,
It does not envy,
it does not boast,
it is not proud.
It is not rude;
it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects,
always trusts,
always hopes,
always perseveres.

Dear Lord,
Please help me always practice these verses, with the ones that I love the most, and with everyone that I come in contact with.
Thank you so much for Your Love.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

GivMusic: Bluetree - God of this City

SUNDAY SONG





"God Of This City - Chris Tomlin"

by
Passion Worship Band from the album Passon: God of This City
Please see the next post about the band, Blue Tree.

Verse 1.You're the God of this city
You're the King of these people
You're the Lord of this nation
You Are
You're the light in this darkness
You're the hope to the hopeless
You're the peace to the restless
You are
Bridge:
For there is no one like our God
There is no one like You God
Chorus 1:
For greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done
In this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done here
Verse 2:
You're the Lord of Creation
The Creator of all things
You're the King above all kings
You Are
You're the strength in our weakness
You're the love to the broken
You're the joy in the sadness
You Are
Bridge:
Chorus 2:
For greater things have yet to come
Greater things are still to be done
In this city
When glory shines from hearts alive
With praise for You and love for You
In this city
Greater things have yet to come
Greater things are still to be done
In this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done here

Saturday, August 15, 2009

PSALM SATURDAY

For today, I have chosen several Psalms that go together for me, as a prayer for myself, to God to help me radiate His joy and love to others and to fulfill His purpose for me. So, I am going to list the references, and then put all of the verses together so that it will flow. They are still in the same order that they are in the Bible.

Psalms (NIV)

16:11; 19:8, 14; 40:8;51:10; 57:2

Dear Lord,

You have made known to me the path of life; You will will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving llight to the eyes.

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. I desire to do your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart. Create in me a pure heart. O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. I cry out to God, Most High, to God, who fulfills His purpose for me.

I had already chosen the above when I read Deb's Psalm for today at http://onesingleminute.blogspot.com/, who is also joining Collete at http://jesuslovesmums.blogspot.com/ for Psalm Saturday.

Deb has written her Psalms as a a prayer for us, her blogging friends, so be sure to go over and read it.

Collette has chosen some beautiful Psalms about God's creation!

Join us in sharing Psalms that speak to you today.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

THANKFUL THURSDAY




I Peter 1:13

Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self controlled; set your HOPE fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.




Iris' theme for Thankful Thursday this week is Hope.



Today, I am thankful for the Hope I have



1. that God is equipping me to teach and care for the students that

are being entrusted to me this year.



2. that my children are preparing their minds for action and being self

controlled.



3. that my husband and I are going to "grow old together".



4. in the future generations of my family.



5. in the promise that I will see Jesus and spend eternity in heaven with Him.



Please go over to http://www.eph2810.com/ and
http://www.truth4thejourney.blogspot.com/ for more Thankful Thursday and to join in.





Wednesday, August 12, 2009

IN HIS WORD WEDNESDAY-BE KIND!


ALL of Proverbs 11 & 12 and Psalms 11 & 12 was really great and spoke to me this morning.
The one verse that I am going to keep with me is
Proverbs 12:25NIV
An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday in the Word and at work. including when you work at home.
tp read more insights from His word and to link up.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

MONDAY'S MAMA MOMENTS

This week's "Monday's Mama Moments" are reflections on
"What a difference a year makes", no matter how old they are!

This time last year. . .

our oldest son was just beginning his first year of teaching and coaching,

our daughter was just beginning college, and

our youngest son, who had always been a very happy person, was very unhappy
about moving to a new, (big to him) high school.

This year,

Josh is continuing at the same school district, but is teaching at the middle school, instead of the intermediate, and he has passed more teaching tests and the bus driver test,

Kalyn absolutely loved the college she chose, and will now be a Tri-W:
Welcome Week Worker, to welcome her cousin and other freshmen, and she is very involved in other ways, too, and

Jase is very active in our church youth group, student council, football, basketball and baseball and likes the school very much.

I know I'm a day late, but would still like to hear your "Mama Moments" for this week.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

SUNDAY SONG



FREE TO BE ME

Artist: Francesca Battistelli

At twenty years of age (forty six, and the song still fits!)

I'm still looking for a dream

A war's already waged for my destiny

But You've already won the battle

And You've got great plans for me

Though I can’t always see

(Chorus)‘Cause I got a couple dents in my fender

Got a couple rips in my jeans

Try to fit the pieces together

But perfection is my enemy

On my own I'm so clumsy

But on Your shoulders

I can see

I'm free to be me

When I was just a girl I thought I had it figured out

My life would turn out right, and I'd make it here somehow

But things don't always come that easy

And sometimes I would doubt

(Chorus)

And you’re free to be you

Sometimes I believe that I can do anything

Yet other times I think I've got nothing good to bring

But You look at my heart and You tell me That I've got all You seek

And it’s easy to believeEven though

(Chorus)

Friday, August 7, 2009

LOVING MY HUSBAND FRIDAY & FRIDAY FOTOS







Songs of Songs 5:16KJV

. . .This is my beloved, and this is my friend. . ."



Our Wedding Invitation

This day

I will marry my friend

The one I laugh with,

live for, dream with,

Love.


"Believing that Holy mariage is ordained by God

and in the Spirit of Christian joy. . ..



My card to Jeff today:

When I tell you "I love you,"

it means so much more than

just three little words.

it means that your happiness

is so important to me,

that I desire many blessings in life for you.

It means that I always want

to be there for you,

no matter what happens.

It means that I would rather be with you

than anyone else in the world.


It means that you're not only

my partner in life,

but also my bery best friend.


The longer we love,

the more "I love you" means.


It means that

I respect you so very much. Eph. 5:33


It means that I really want to

treat you like I love you and that

I am truly sorry for when I don't.


With All My Love

On Our 27th Anniversary




Loving My Husband Friday is for taking the time to focus on the positives of marriage. A time to build up your marriage and your spouse. Focus on something you love about your husband,something he did to encourage you this week, or just a tip on how to keep your marriage strong. Let your husband know you're bragging on him...everyone loves praise and accolades. Try to spend the rest of your week focusing on all the great traits of your spouse...especially when your tempted to focus on the bad! And don't forget to pray for your husband and marriage as you write your post.Add a link to your post to Mr. Linky. Then pray for the marriages of the others who post, and give each other a little encouragement to keep our marriages strong!Link up at http://mominin-thepeerreview.blogspot.com/

Thursday, August 6, 2009

THANKFUL THURSDAY. . .JOY!

Iris's theme for Thankful Thursday this week is JOY. I have heard before that the difference in happiness and joy is that
"Happiness depends on your circumstances and Joy comes from God."
Iris quotes John Piper, saying that "Joy is in your bones."
Even though I hope you'll go over to Iris' blog, after reading this, or you came to me from her blog, I want to share the same scripture that she shared. I read this scripture just recently and thought about and prayed for those I know who are going through very difficult times in hospitals.

"May the God of hope fill you with all Joy and peace in believeing , so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope."

Romans 15:13 ESV

Today, I am thankful for the JOY of

1. being in God's word and listening to Him speak to me.

fulfilling His purpose for me, as a

2. Wife

3. Mom, Mom-n-law, Gramma

4. Daughter, Family member, neighbor, friend

5. Teacher

Please join me and Sonya at http://www.truth4thejourney.blogspot.com/

and Iris at http://www.eph2810.com/

to share the 5 things that you are thankful for bringing you joy today.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

IN HIS WORD WEDNESDAY--BE IN HIS WORD!


Romans 12:2
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be TRANSFORMED by the RENEWING OF YOUR MIND. Then you will be able to test and approve what GOD'S WILL is--His good, pleasing and perfect will.
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I have just come from listening to my 16 year old (really mature beyond his years) son share God's word with the youth group that he is a part of. He did a wonderful job. (I know, I'm his mom, but I know he did do a wonderful job of sharing what God layed on his heart to share.) He shared several scripture from all over the Bible to make his point that we are to live a life for God that will show the world that we are Christ followers.
Jase showed a video of a pastor and another man who was portraying God "chiseling" away at the man to take away the negative things in his life to make him more like Christ. It reminded me of my visit to the dentist today. My dentist is a very nice Christian man, and was very apologetic to me that he didn't get me numb enough. It was painful today, as he had to chisel away at the caps he was putting on my teeth. Sometimes, the work that God has to do on us can be painful, but the finished product is His Masterpiece!
Please share with me how God is speaking to you through His word.
and all the others who have linked up with her, for more encouragement from His word.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

100 Things that I Think I should do Today TUESDAY

100 things-in honor of Erin's 100th post

at Closing Time http://www.herewegomoms.com/



Even though I do know that I am wonderfully made by God for a purpose, and I have just completed cleaning out my "thought closet", (Jennifer Rothschild's Me, Myself and Lies Bible study), I do not want to list 100 things about myself.

This is what I feel the need to do today, (or maybe tomorrow?) beginning in order, but probably not staying exactly in order, because that's the way I am,
wanting to be organized,. . .but not exactly in order, yet.
It may be 100, maybe not, let's see! I feel like it is 100 things that I have to do, with them all swimming around in my head, so I do need to make this list.

1. Wake up,
2. get out of bed,
3. and kiss my husband before he left for work at 6:30 a.m.
4. Brush my teeth.
5. Spend time in prayer and in God's Word.
6. Cook breakfast and eat with my son.
7. Watch Beth Moore's video/blog for our last summer Bible study gathering.
8. Read Shelli's Hopefully Devoted post for our blog group for the above study.
9. Do the final interactive assignments on the Hopefully Devoted blog.
10. Be available for my son.
11. Take him to the school for workout.
12. Make this list.
13. Call Animal Control.
14. Call the dentist office to confirm tomorrow's appointment.
15. Pick my son up from the school.
16. Take my son to the church.
17. Pick my son up from the church.
18, Chill!
19. Pray!
20 Work in my classroom.
21. Get my hair highlighted and cut.
22. Pick my son up from my parents' house. (They met me at the beauty shop.)
23. Make myself something for lunch.
24. Eat lunch.
25. Go to our house in Texas to work a very little bit, borrowing my parents' pick-up. (which means I got my
hair sweaty before getting to show it to my husband)
26. Make decisions about throwing things away.
27. Throw some things away.
28. Drive back to my parents' house to return the pick-up, that we didn't load
anything in.
29. Drive back to our home in Oklahoma.
30. Call my husband.
31. "Freshen up" for my husband.
32. Cook supper.
33. Sit down, pray and eat, and enjoy my family's company.
34. Brush my teeth.
35 Call one eye dr. to order contacts.
36Call another eye dr. to make an appt. for my son.
37 Help my daughter with paper work for scholarship renewal.
38. Help my daughter with anything that she can use my help with.
39. Shop with my daughter.
40. Take a form by the high school for signature and mail off, for my son.
41. Put a book that I need to return to a friend in an envelope and mail it.
42. Chill!
43 Pray!
44 Read my Bible again.
45 Laundry was done somewhere way up there.
46 Fold and put away the laundry.
47 Laundry will need to be done again.
48 Spend time with my family walking. . .
49. watch a movie,
50play a game

51. Pray with both. . .they're not children, but we still pray with them.
52 Get ready for bed.
53 Brush my teeth.
54 Sleep
55. Finish this list and link it while it's still today!'
Okay, that is just 55. If you are still reading this, I know there are at least 45 things that I need to do in my classroom, but
I won't bore you with them.
I hope you will come back to visit my blog and introduce yourself.
I know that we all often think, "So much to do and so little time!"
I do need to make myself make lists. Of course, I did list routine things that I wouldn't write on a list.
Even though we have a lot to do, we need to always remember:


Matthew 6:33

But seek first His kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.







Monday, August 3, 2009

SCRIPTURE MEMORY MONDAY


Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work;
If one falls down, his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!
Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of THREE strands is not quickly broken.
I chose this passage since our anniversary is this week. I think it says so much about marriage. Marriage is a partnership. I am my husband's "helpmate". After the Lord, he is the one who picks me up when I fall down. He is the one I lean on. He is the one who holds me in his arms. So, when he asks me what is wrong and knows something is, and I say, "Nothing.", I am not letting him help me up. If I try to do something on my own, the result will not be as good as if we do it together. Also, we have 3 strands in our marriage, God is at the Center.
I think that we can also apply this to job and whole family
situations, where team work is needed.
You can also apply this to Accountability Partners.
And, even if there is a job that you are to do on your own, you are still not on your own, if you let the Lord help you.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

SUNDAY'S SONGS OF PRAISE




THANK YOU, JESUS


Thank you Jesus for all you've done,

Thank you, Lord

Thank you Jesus for vict'ries won,

O! thank you Lord,

For thy love and tender care,

For thy Word and answered prayer,

Thank you Jesus for all you've done,

Thank you Lord.


Thank you Jesus for love like Thine,

Thank you Lord, Thank you Jesus for grace divine,

O! thank you Lord,

For thy cross of Calvary,

For thy blood that cleanseth me,

Thank you Jesus that thou art mine,

Thank you Lord.


Today, I AM PRAISING GOD for all of the things listed in the song above,

for ALL He has done, victories won, His love and tender care, answered prayer,

His love, His grace, His blood that I need so much to cleanse me, His death that has given me life.


I am praising and thanking Him for this beautiful Sunday to spend in worship and then spending the rest of the day with my family.


I am praising and thanking Him for giving me the job that He gave me.


I am linking up with Amy at http://girlfriendsgetreal.blogspot.com/


Also, go over to Diana's blog at http://dfseason.blogspot.com/

to see what great Sunday Song she has posteed today. If she hasn't posted a song yet, she does already have Praises on her post. She usually posts a new song every Sunday and she has a really great blog.