Be joyful always; pray continutally;give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17-18
but God, I dont know how to be joyful ALWAYS!
I let little things mess me up..get me off track. I look at my little house and wonder how we are still all fitting in here. There is so many things that need to be fixed around here too.
I think about my job. I dont like leaving the house at night and having to be at work at 10pm. I want to be in my warm bed.
Somedays I just want to complainnnnnnnnn. I want to murmur..I want to be pitiful..
but like Joyce Meyers says, you can either be pitiful or powerful..but you cant be both.
I want to be powerful. I want to be joyful. I should be grateful to have a home and a job, especially in these hard times.
I do see alot of changes in my family and I need to focus on that. I need to look at the little things in a different way. Instead of the negative little things I need to look at the positive little things.
So when things are getting us down..we need to praise Him..He wont leave us as we are. He has way more in store for us. I know I can have joy through all things..no matter what is going on around me..
I can see how far we have come..maybe not in material things but in more important things..joy, peace, and love.
:)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Psalm 20
For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.
3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Selah
4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests.
6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
8 They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
9 O LORD, save the king! Answer [a] us when we call!
I read this today and it just strengthens me and uplifts my spirit.
I am so happy to be moving in the right direction in my life. So many times I would give up when things became rough..and all that got me nowhere.
It says in this psalm that he will help all my plans succeed. I am having faith in that. My plans right now are to have a happy, healthy family unit. To take back what the devil tried to ruin.
To be strong in my God. I feel joy today and mostly because I feel set free from the bondages that have been tying me down for years. I feel God working in my family too. I saw more smiles and heard more laughter this weekend than I have in awhile. That made my heart happy.
I have to praise God..thank you Father for your lavish love. For loving me even when I felt unlovable. Thank you for setting all of us free. You are our might King, nothing is to big for you.
Amen
For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.
3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Selah
4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests.
6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
8 They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
9 O LORD, save the king! Answer [a] us when we call!
I read this today and it just strengthens me and uplifts my spirit.
I am so happy to be moving in the right direction in my life. So many times I would give up when things became rough..and all that got me nowhere.
It says in this psalm that he will help all my plans succeed. I am having faith in that. My plans right now are to have a happy, healthy family unit. To take back what the devil tried to ruin.
To be strong in my God. I feel joy today and mostly because I feel set free from the bondages that have been tying me down for years. I feel God working in my family too. I saw more smiles and heard more laughter this weekend than I have in awhile. That made my heart happy.
I have to praise God..thank you Father for your lavish love. For loving me even when I felt unlovable. Thank you for setting all of us free. You are our might King, nothing is to big for you.
Amen
Prayers
I just would like to ask for prayers for my daughter for safe travels as she heads home. She went to visit her boyfriend and friends who go to college about 5 hours from here. Its in the mountains and the weather is not great. She tried to leave yesterday but had to turn back.
thank you
thank you
Saturday, January 24, 2009
It will get better.
Just wanted to come in and write a few things down.
For the past week things have been a little better around here. I feel some peace. I think when I am calm and happier it affects everyone else around here.
I was complaining some last night about having to go to work. I have a hard time wanting to leave the house at night and go to work but I should be grateful to have a job. I have been asking God to help me find work during the day. I may have to wait until my youngest is in middle school in the fall. That is mainly why I work nights, so I can get him off to school in the morning.
Ken hasn't worked this week. In the past that would of freaked me out and made me worried but worrying and stressing wont help anything. I also know that God will help us..it always seems like we aren't going to have enought to get through week to week and pay the bills but somehow we manage..and that is all due to Him.
I need to really start believing and trusting God. I always get to a certain point and then end up trying to do stuff on my own. I dont know why I can't go 100 percent in trusting Him. In all things.
So that is what I am working on right now. I know that He never fails. I know it and I need to act like I know it.
For the past week things have been a little better around here. I feel some peace. I think when I am calm and happier it affects everyone else around here.
I was complaining some last night about having to go to work. I have a hard time wanting to leave the house at night and go to work but I should be grateful to have a job. I have been asking God to help me find work during the day. I may have to wait until my youngest is in middle school in the fall. That is mainly why I work nights, so I can get him off to school in the morning.
Ken hasn't worked this week. In the past that would of freaked me out and made me worried but worrying and stressing wont help anything. I also know that God will help us..it always seems like we aren't going to have enought to get through week to week and pay the bills but somehow we manage..and that is all due to Him.
I need to really start believing and trusting God. I always get to a certain point and then end up trying to do stuff on my own. I dont know why I can't go 100 percent in trusting Him. In all things.
So that is what I am working on right now. I know that He never fails. I know it and I need to act like I know it.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
This is good..
Joel Osteen
He Set the Course for Victory
Today's Scripture
"He holds victory in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones" (Proverbs 2:7-8, NIV).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Are you facing a challenge or difficulty that seems overwhelming? When you stand strong and remain faithful to God, He promises to set your course for victory! And victory doesn´t necessarily mean everything is going to go our way all the time or work out the way we planned.
The Bible says that the real battle we face isn´t in our circumstances, it´s in our minds. The enemy is after your thoughts. He´s after your peace and joy. He knows that when you have peace, it´s a sign that you are connected to the Father. When you hold on to your peace and choose to be joyful, you are walking in victory, and it´s just a matter of time before your circumstances line up!Remember, God knew every person who would wrong you, and He´s already laid out your vindication. God knew every disappointment, and He´s already laid out new opportunities. God knew everything that would be stolen, and He has already laid out your restoration. Rejoice today knowing that He has set your course for victory in every area of your life!
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, thank You for the victory You have in store for me. I choose to be faithful; I choose to walk humbly before You. I stand in faith knowing You are working all things together for my good because You love me. In Jesus´ Name. Amen.
He Set the Course for Victory
Today's Scripture
"He holds victory in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones" (Proverbs 2:7-8, NIV).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Are you facing a challenge or difficulty that seems overwhelming? When you stand strong and remain faithful to God, He promises to set your course for victory! And victory doesn´t necessarily mean everything is going to go our way all the time or work out the way we planned.
The Bible says that the real battle we face isn´t in our circumstances, it´s in our minds. The enemy is after your thoughts. He´s after your peace and joy. He knows that when you have peace, it´s a sign that you are connected to the Father. When you hold on to your peace and choose to be joyful, you are walking in victory, and it´s just a matter of time before your circumstances line up!Remember, God knew every person who would wrong you, and He´s already laid out your vindication. God knew every disappointment, and He´s already laid out new opportunities. God knew everything that would be stolen, and He has already laid out your restoration. Rejoice today knowing that He has set your course for victory in every area of your life!
A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, thank You for the victory You have in store for me. I choose to be faithful; I choose to walk humbly before You. I stand in faith knowing You are working all things together for my good because You love me. In Jesus´ Name. Amen.
Friday, January 9, 2009
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