Blessings from My Lord

334. Forgiveness
335. Grace
336. Mercy
337. Compassion
338. Faithfulness
339. Love
340. Kindness
341. Patience
342. Gentle guidance
343. communication
344. stability - firm foundation
345. Hope
346. New adventures in passions

Thursdays Blessings

321. Joni's heart
323. my english accent
324. making people laugh
325. fine lines
326. forgiveness
327. cute pajama pants
328. working for the weekend
329. Harlan's benefit
330. Riley the dog
331. Joan R. asking me to join her on a journey in supervising youngens interest in the Arts! :)
332. new music
333. Love

Blessings

311. God's AMazing Grace
312. God's protection
313. God's Reign over me
314. God's Love
315. Hope in Him
316. Faith in the One who saves, thank you Jesus
317. God's Mercy
318. A Heart for Christ
319. Christian Musicians
320. Passionate Christians

Terrific Tuesday

301. Giving
302. Receiving
303. growth
304. strength
305. hope
306. faith
307. Love
308. music of all varieties
309. variety
310. cute new... ahem... undies :)

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday Blessings

251. Making it Home for the Holidays safely
252. Friday off
253. My Dad's big heart
254. My Mom's Martha heart
255. 5 grandchildren all under the age of 6
256. sanity
257. finding peace in chaos
258. old Christmas ornaments
259. mom's decorating skills
260. mom's meals
261. matching 3 is the magic number shirts :)
262. Bemidji
263. Tilly
264. Robby and the girls
265. Target deals
266. learning to splurge on myself in rare but wonderful occassions
267. prayers
268. Lee Larson
269. Tracy P. Mottram
270. Matt's hugs
271. Lori's heart
272. sleep
273. bubble bath
274. new mascara
275. curling irons _-_
276. Grace wrapping gifts... still
277. her dad
278. All you need is Love
279. St. Peters church
280. Baby Jesus being honored
281. traditions
282. dishes passed down from generations
283. Santa hats
284. cameras
285. video cameras
286. technology
287. promotions
288. humbleness
289. faith
290. hope
291. cruises
292. people you meet on cruises
293. lint brushes
294. gum
295. booster seats
296. Aunt Liz's gifts
297. Uncle Larry
298. God's painting in the sky with clouds - Amazing
299. Sunlight
300. Life

Thank God It's Thursday (Friday)

241. cleanliness
242. The Power of Prayer - Praying specifically for the Health and Hearts of all of my friends and family, but MOST specifically Lee Larson's Heart.
243. Jeans
244. getting all my work done so not to think about it an ounce over Christmas break
245. non icy roads
246. invites from friends to hear them perform live this Friday night!
247. Christmas Eve
248. the Blessing of Family
249. our Christmas Bell reminding us we need to GO!
250. LIFE

wacky wednesday

231. photoshoots
232. David and his Kind and giving heart. Chicken wild rice soup, yum!
233. Todd and His willingness to rescue me
234. Successful Secret Santa Gifts! Ellen really seemed to Love her necklace! was super pretty on her!
235. Grace
236. Santa coming early for Grace P. every year with her dad's generous heart (and his families hearts too)
237. Snow!
238. Happy Snow Dances!
239. Thursdays as FRIDAYS!~
240. 4 days until the Birth of Our Savior, Jesus Christ

Tumultuous Tuesday

Despite all of the chaos and noise today Lord, I do not want to fail to thank you for at least 10 of the blessings you've given me.

221. trampoline floors
222. forgiveness
223. temporary hormonal imbalances (key word: temporary)
224. 100% cashmere sweaters
225. new tights!
226. potlucks with pickle roll ups (MN sushi), taco dip and salted nut rolls
227. grace
228. photo shoots
229. Wednesdays that we call Thursday (when we have Fridays off)
230. sleep

Manic Mondays Blessings

211. BUSY days
212. Peace amidst them
213. Joy and Hope
214. The Truth that God Is Love
215. Grace
216. Christmas Concerts
217. Applebees
218. Holiday treats around every corner
219. Prayer
220. Sweet Dreams

Sundays Blessings

201. The ability to give
202. Learning better how to receive
203. Beautiful handmade gifts (i.e. necklaces of green hues)
204. 4 day work week
205. Everything falling into place according to God's Will and Perfect Timing
206. warm winter days
207. coffee shops
208. iced chai tea lattes
209. Memories
210. Video of my dad

Saturday, One week, one day before Christmas

191. A Healthy child
192. laughter with friends
193. Monica
194. Katie
195. Sam
196. Lexi
197. Potlucks
198. Frosty the Snowman
199. Candle warmth
200. Home for Christmas

Midnight Blessings

181. Arctic chills
182. covers of classic songs
183. antique stores and their employees
184. vintage anything
185. time
186. photo booths
187. british advertising awards
188. the Walker
189. 88
190. 33

Thursday Blessings

171. SECRET Santas and their generosity... and creative/craftiness.  Received a very nice card from "Grace" in the mail yesterday with an enclosed Gift Card to a Salon. Blessing? Without question.
172. Nye's Polonaise room, dinner and advertising
173. new dresses
174. See's Candy. YUM.
175. Love
176. Hope
177. Peace
178. Truth
179. Victory
180. Jesus

I heard a good quote today

What if all you had today was what you thanked God for yesterday.
Dear Lord, Thank you for the gift of Life, of Love, of your Grace and Mercy.
Here is my continued blessings list... working my way to 1,000!

161. computers
162. steady work
163. co-workers kindnesses
164. good sleep
165. family
166. friends
167. sweet treats
168. homemade apple bread and apple butter
169. secret santas - not so secret
170. humble pie

Tuesday Blessings :)

151. extra discounts on non-budgeted gifts!
152. craft stores
153. potlucks
154. apple bread/butter
155. gnomes
156. buying gifts that i KNOW these girls will use/love/enjoy, knowing that I too would've loved this gift as a child, but never got one.
157. itunes
158. KTIS
159. Joyful Noise
160. 4 day Christmas VACAY!!

Manic Monday Blessings

141. Faith of a mustard seed
142. Faith that can move mountains!
143. Christmas
144. Love
145. Heaven
146. Art
147. Holiday Time
148. scrabble
149. blowing kisses
150. stars

Sunday Blessings

131. Pastor Pauls Sermon
132. Dinner at the Sjostrands
133. Jan and John
134. Matt, Leah and Baby Eve
135. B, Marilyn, Mary and Audrey
136. Laughter
137. Eve's Laughs! and Noel's too, both good ones.
138. One Starry Night
139. Tim
140. Uncle Matt and Lori, and their giving hearts.

Blessings, Blessings, Blessings!!

121. Glorious sun-filled winter mornings
122. coupons
123. oil change places
124. my sweet nieces
125. my handsome nephews
126. forgiveness
127. a compassionate God
128. journaling
129. reflection
130. God's Grace

Blessings and more Blessings!

111. The Trinity - 3 in 1
112. Songs like: All God's Children Sing in the Choir, some sing low, some sing higher some sing out loud on the telephone wire and some just clap there hands, or paws, or anything they got now.
113. Other songs like: The only one who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man, yes he was, yes he was.
114. warmth
115. Holidazzles and Melting Pots
116. Good friends like Jenny and Riley
117. Good friends/honorary sisters like Leah and Eve
118. writing
119. hand-written letters
120. young love

B-eautiful Blessings

101. towels
102. lotion
103. almost Fridays
104. Fridays
105. light
106. illuminations
107. Waiting with Joy and Hope
108. a roof over my head
109. heat
110. shampoo

Blessings and more blessings!

91. old friends
92. new friends
93. last nights paint session
94. Hearts of Compassion!!
95. Insight from God
96. Life
97. Showers
98. smiles
99. giving and receiving hugs (good hugs)
100. Christmas - The Coming of Our Savoir and King

Counting my blessings

81. Faith
82. Hope
83. My bibles
84. journaling
85. my ABC's of Prayer
86. God's Mercy and Grace
87. medicine for ear infections
88. hot showers
89. towels
90. toothpaste

blessings abound

61. sleep
62. understanding coworkers
63. forgiveness
64. Christmas Tea with good friends, my sister and Lisa Barry
65. address books
66. the internet
67. snow
68. Toms
69. Pastor Paul
70. Pastor Sonja
71. Pastor Jeff
72. Pastor Bjorn
73. flavored oatmeal
74. microwaves
75. cute dish gloves
76. berry smoothies
77. dreams about beautiful old houses renovated into antique stores, with 4 levels and a great view of the lake! haahaa
78. sleepy little ones
79. God's impeccable timing
80. Love

blessings

51. A growing Faith and Trust in and relationship with Jesus!
52. a church that's primary goal is to Make Jesus known.
53. Christmas music
54. driving distance from my sister and her family.
55. painting
56. a warm comfy bed/pillow/comforter
57. a sturdy foundation
58. fuzzy socks
59. a steady income
60. dresses

blessings continued...

41. Sunny winter mornings
42. Eyes to see the sun, to see everything and everyone
43. corrective lenses
44. Ears to hear, my daughters sweet voice, laughter and wisdom.
45. a brain to think lavish thoughts, wise thoughts, lovely thoughts. Pondering God and all his awesome wonder.
46. Music and all of the peace, wisdom, love that it can bring
47. Dancing, the ability to do it, to watch it, to learn it, to teach it.
48. Fantastic friends.
49. a good sniffer. teehee. love my fresh linen candle scents.
50. 10 working phalanges! well, 20 if you count my toes!

continued blessings...

31. Celebrated a good friends birthday!

32. Took the time to paint with our sweet neighbor friend!

33. Marveled at God's Beauty!

34. Enjoyed watching my daughters courageous heart!

35. Celebrated MORE friends birthday!

36. Watched two of my favorite girls enjoy one of my all time favorite past times!
37. Enjoyed a free Twins game!
38. Watched my sister perform at the State Fair!
39. Introduced my daughter to gymnastics! Watched her rock it!

40. Celebrated yet another good friends birthday!

Abundant Blessings

21. A year of discernment, submitting and commiting to Christ as my husband, brought the following (but not limited to) blessings:
22. Saw Brandon Heath perform live in January for the first time at the MOA.
23. Celebrated a new friends birthday. Watched him fall in love with my good friend.
24. Took a road trip with my mom to Davenport, IA to see James Taylor (and his son) live only 4 rows back.
25. Celebrated the new marriage of a good friend.

26. Celebrated my daughters Golden Birthday.

27. Celebrated the birth of my Nephew/God Son!
28. Celebrated JOYFUL NOISE with many family members from Central!!
29. Laura Story, Brandon Heath and ALL of the excellent artists.

30. Celebrated my 30th birthday with friends AND family! Truly Blessed.

1,000 Blessings

A friend of mine was challenged and passed the challenge along to list out 1,000 of your personal, God Given Blessings.

1. Loving Mom, Josie
2. Loving Dad, Jim
3. Loving Sister, Lisa
4. Loving Brother, Mike
5. Loving Brother, Matt
6. Loving Daughter, Grace
7. God's Grace!
8. Loving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
9. Health
10. Home
11. Loving Neighbors, Joni and Alyssa
12. Loving Neighbor, Scott
13. Loving Neighbor, Mary
14. Loving Neighbor, Kelly
15. Loving Neighbor, Marsha
16. Loving Aunt and Uncle, Bill and Pat
17. Loving Aunt and Uncle, Gene and Pat
18. Loving Uncle, John
19. Loving Aunt and Uncle, Larry and Nadine
20. Loving Aunt and Uncle, Joe and Kathy
to be continued...

All of You

All of you, is more than enough for, all of me, for every thirst and every need. You satisfy me with your Love and All I have in you, is more than enough! Thank You Lord for sitting with me this morning, your presence is Joy! Amen!!

Amen.

The present is a gift, it is also the current.
Let your present moment be current and peace will flow like a river.

Your Will Be Done, Lord

I pray that I never do stop thanking you, Lord, for every blessing you've poured out.
You truly have sustained me through the trials, and shown me Joy in my sorrows.
You are my strength and my song.
Lord, I pray that I continue to turn to you, never looking back, only looking up at the cross and towards your promises. Thy Will Be Done, Lord.
Amen.

Life

Life is not always gravy
Turkey and stuffing too,
But Lord with you it is holy,
Simple, pure and true.
I am thankful for thanksgiving
The day we stop to share,
The gift of life you've given
And your abundant love that's there.
There in your wisdom, there in your grace
It's there on every single smiling, loving face.
Thank you for these blessings each and every day,
I am thankful for this gift of life and your guidance along the way!
Amen

Be near oh God, Be near

To sit in silence, simply breathing, clearing my mind of all thoughts... is not a simple thing to do these days.  As a child I had such an ability to sit in your presence, empty minded and open hearted. Lord, I pray that my childlike ways return and stay because i know the power that came with dwelling in your peaceful presence.

I Am

Thankful for You, Oh Lord, My God.
Thankful for your Abundant, persistent, radical Love!

In The Grip of Grace

Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never by thirsty. John 6:35

What if God says "I've given you my grace, and that is enough".
To be content with that is to have a peaceful heart.

Lord, I pray that I continue to grow in Peace. Be Peaceful. Be Patient. Be Powerful. Be Pleased. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. I desire Peace in you alone. Contentment with you and your Grace.
Amen.
Mary

Hebrews 11:6

He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.

Diligently-what a great word. Be diligent in your search. Be hungry in your quest, relentless in your pilgrimage. Step away from puny pursuits of possessions and positions, and seek your king. Don't be satisfied with angels. Don't be content with stars in the sky. Seek Him out as the shepherds did. Long for him as Simeon did. Worship him as the wise men did. Do as John and Andrew did; ask for his address. Do as Matthew, invite Jesus in your House. Imitate Zacchaeus. Risk whatever it takes to see Christ.

(Max Lucado - Grace for the Moment)

In the stillness

Humbled by your mercy, touched by your love.
I am Here Lord, send me.

Thank You Lord

For Your Guidance.
For Your Care.
For Your Son, Jesus Christ.

Be Strong In The Lord

and never give up hope, You're going to do great things, I already know.
God's got his hands on you, so don't live life in fear,
forgive and forget, but don't forget why you're here.
Take Your Time and Pray. These are the words I would say.

Thy Will Be Done Lord

Father, You are In Heaven, Hallowed Be Your Name.
Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done, On Earth as it is in Heaven.

My God, You Are My Everything!

My Love,
My Life,
My Everything!
You Lift Me Up when I need you the Most!
You Are My Strength, You are My Holy Ghost!
All That I am, I have You to Sing Praise,
And Worship Your Name Throughout All of My Days!
Because God, You are My Everything!

I will Praise you in the Morning!

And I will learn to walk in your ways, and step by step you lead me, and I will follow you all of my days.
Thank you Lord for your Guidance! I do not ever want to look back again, the past 4 years have been filled with challenges, but NONE that weren't overcome with the Grace and Goodness that comes with Following YOU!!!
I LOVE this picture from my Year Anniversary Trip with You, Lord. You leave me breathless every time i look at it.
Thank you, My Lord, My God, My Strength, My Song, and My Husband.
Amen.
Sincerely,
Your Bride

Ephesians 3:20-21

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen"

Upon arrival into my cruise ship room, I was blessed to discover a small book "Music Boat, Beyond our Imagination" Daily devotional for the week. My heart Leapt for Joy at discovering the exact verse above was on the cover of the book!!  God TRULY leads us to the perfect places. Am so grateful to have a sturdy foundation in God and His unchangeable word through Central Lutheran. And the fact that we are in the midst of our Ephesians bible study AND that Sonja had challenged us to speak Ephesians 3:14-21 daily for one month (about 3 weeks ago now) is TRULY your handiwork Lord!!

Day 1: A story of Courage, and being Champions for Christ. AMEN!! 
I don't know how many people I met before, during and after the cruise have told me how 'brave' and 'courageous' I was to take this trip alone. Ah, But then there were the wise words of Paul Young, you are always traveling in a group of four, "Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and you"  AMEN!!

And That was just day one!

Beyond our Imagination!!

Wouldn't you know it, well of course YOU would know it, you are God!! All powerful, all knowing, all loving God, whom I have spent far too many years doubting and hiding from. Your Mercies leave us forever unworthy yet eternally grateful.
But for those of us mere mortals who are NOT you, let me attempt to recap the One Year Anniversary week of my Year Long Commitment to Christ as my husband and I, as his bride.
Where do I start, Mary Toso was so gracious and wonderfully able and willing to drive me to the airport at 5:30 in the a.m. on Monday. She even packed me a little goodie bag, filled with some healthy snacks and airborne! smart thinking. She got me to the airport with plenty of time to spare, I made my way through security with ease, then it was off to Miami.  I don't believe I have ever hailed a cab alone before, but was made very easy by the airlines AND I know i saved money and time going that route versus the shuttle they offered. My cab driver Jean was wonderful, he began our drive with some light hearted laughter when he asked me if I was allergic to music and if i was not if it would be alright to put the radio on. I giggled and said, please do!  The song that was playing and half way through... On the Wings of Love, only the two of us, together flying high, together flying on the wings of love"
i giggled. Then it was "May you grow to be kind, dignified and true and do onto others as you'd have done to you, be courageous and be brave, in my heart you'll always stay, forever young"
and THAT my friends was only the beginning.
Thank you Lord for all of the blessings this past week and for todays blessings as well.
Was nice to spend the day with my parents and Lisa and Aaron, Cerisa and Noel.

Your Mercies are new every morning

Lord, I have never prayed for protection over my finances, but I need to now. Please Lord, I ask that you work in the mysterious and wonderous ways that i know you always do, and keep my finances safe from any misstep I may have made.
Lord, I look forward to spending time with you on an earthly paradise very soon. And long to spend eternal time with you in Heaven someday. Thank you Lord for the gift of life on earth, may I continue to follow your will and your son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.

How About Them Apples!!!

Lord, I just want to Praise you for allowing me to be your hand and feet and allowing me to be a witness of such a wonderfully big little miracle last night.
Romans 13:8
⁹For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
 ¹⁰Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

God Of Wonder Beyond our Galaxy

You are Holy, Holy!

I am waiting, waiting on you Lord and I am Hopeful! And Patiently I will wait!
I will move ahead bold and confident, taking every step in obedience, while i'm waiting.
I will serve you, while I'm waiting.

Year of Discernment

With a Grateful Heart, Lord, I want to acknowledge the abundant ways you have poured out your Mercy and Love to me in my life. Mercy and Love that I only began to fully recognize 4 short years ago.
Thank you Lord for leading me to Central Lutheran Church. Thank you Lord for aligning me with their Faith Walk. For creating in me this year of discernment just like our church, bonding me even more to this family of believers and even more to you. Thank you Lord for all of your beautiful and faithful servants which have blessed my path and helped to sincerely strengthen my faith in you and your will. Lord, I pray that my heart continues to remain open and ready to serve you around every corner.
Amen.

Amazing Love!

How can it be? That you my king would die for me!

Thank you Lord for your AMazing and Abundant Love. A Love truly far greater than I even have the eyes to see. Thank You Lord for Your daily Mercies and Grace. I pray that all of Grace's family and friends are safe in your arms and in your care. I pray that you Lord are with Grace every step of her journey, I pray that she has nothing but a joyful experience at her dads.

Amen.

Lord Prepare Me

To be a sanctuary, Pure and Holy, Tried and True,
with thanksgiving, I'll be a living sanctuary for you.

I'm Yours

Well you done done me and you bet I felt it.
I tried to be chill but your so hot that I melted.
Lord, Your Sun was a glorious sight this morning.
Thank you for Your Son and All of His Glory.
Amen

I may not be ready today

But Lord,
I believe I will be ready to Move in about 2 weeks.

Ephesians 3:14-21

For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever Amen!

The Joy of The Morning

Let the morning bring word of your unfailing Love, I have put my trust in you, show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.

9 days Lord!!

Thank you Lord for an amazing year, an amazing life. Thank you Lord for the gift of Life.

For the Gift of Your Grace. The Gift of Your Love.

My ABC's of Prayer

ABC's of Prayer help me not to forget anyone during my prayer time. It always starts with

Andy and April Flyberg: Lord I pray for strength for this couple that they might trust in you and your timing for their lives to be filled with your love and growth of their family.
Brett: Lord, I thank you for this man. That our relationship still teaches me things daily, and we don't even communicate very often anymore. It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart through him.
Caroline and Sheryl: Lord, I pray that Sheryl begins to feel your presence and trusts in you whole-heartedly to guide her to a job and safe place for them to live.
Doreen: Lord, Thank you for this amazing young woman. I pray that you have been continually blessing her and keeping her safe in your loving care. She is a very special person who I believe has a Love for you and others that will take her so far.  Also want to pray for Don and Heidi, for there health and peace.
Everyone I don't call out by name tonight, I pray for your Peace and Love and Power to be poured out onto each one of them.
Florence: I pray, Lord, that our friend Florence and her now 3 year old son are in your care and protection.
Gabe, Grace and Garth. Lord, I pray that Gabe and Grace have a healthy, positive 3 weeks together, and that they gain a bond that all daughters should have with their dads.  I pray for Garth too, That His love for you is continually growing, and that he is still seeking your word and your presence in his life.
Heidi, Lord, I pray that she knows she is cared for by you.
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Jim and Josie (aka mom and dad) Lord, I pray for your presence daily in their lives together, for your protection over them and their battles with doubt and discouragement and distrust. I pray that your Love and Hope and Peace truly are their rocks. That you are their cornerstone. You are their salvation.
Kelly: Lord, I pray that my sister in Christ, Kelly, continues to draw near to you and those around her that seek your face daily as well. Lord, I pray that you continue to use me to help lead her to you.
Lisa and Aaron: Lord, continue to protect this marriage and their family, Lord I pray that you remain central in their lives that their lives together continue to grow and be strengthened through Faith in you and each other.
Monica and her little ones: I pray you are with them, guiding them and strengthening them.
Neighbors: Lord, I want to lift up each one of my neighbors tonight, Joni, Scott, Mary, Kelly, Marsha and Brett and Season, Ron and Delores. I pray that you continue to remain over this house, protecting us all from evil.
Others: Lord, I want to pray for all others who I maybe don't know, haven't met yet or might not ever meet. I pray that they know you and seek your will in their lives.
Peyton and Ethan: Lord, I want to lift up Peyton and Ethan, I pray that they come to know you and your Unconditional Love for them.
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Ron and Delores: Lord, I pray that these two find what they are looking for and feel as though they are spending their time on earth these days, well.
Sarah Law, BreAnna, Jenna and Mathew: Lord, I pray that Sarah feels your presence, that she clings to YOU and your word and your ways. Lord, I pray that you continue to strengthen this amazing woman, and bless her in abundance with your Love and Grace and Peace. That she feels it to the fullest.
Tracy and Russ: Lord, I pray for your guidance through this tough time. I pray that your miracles cause Russ to open the eyes of his heart back onto you. I pray that he sees that your power is still alive and well today, that the stories of the bible are more than mere mortal man stories. Your Miracles EXIST because YOU exist. Miracles STILL happening EVERY single day. Thank you Lord, for your faithful follower, Tracy, She is a rock, such a strong woman of Faith, and inspiration to me.
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Lord,
As I continue to grow in Love for you, may I also grow in Love for all of your people. May I learn to do the thing I think I cannot do.

Today

Lord,
Today I pray that your Strength and Courage and Love pour out on me so that I might do the things I think I cannot do.  I know you are always with me, guiding me, protecting me. Thank you for being my rock, my salvation.

How Great Thou Art

Thank you Lord for your constant Loving Kindness, for Your Mercy and Grace, and for ALL of the riches and wonders of the world that Your Hands created.

Serenity, Courage and Wisdom

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.

Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord

Thy Will be done.
On earth as it is in heaven.

May your Peace and Strength and Courage wash over me daily to follow you whole-heartedly.

You Lift Me Up!

I'm touching the blue skies,
I'm on top of the world,
I'm getting closer to Heaven,
With every little thing I learn.

You Lift me UP!!

Ephesians 2:22

And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.

Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true, with thanksgiving I'll be a living sanctuary for you.

Amen.

Thank you Lord!

Thank you LORD...for the life i have now...the sound and comforting sleep last night...the beautiful and sunny morning...my family and friends that truly care...the favor, Oh God that you will grant me as I face today...the challenges and new experiences. May Your constant and abiding grace be at my side all the time. You are so good always in my life. This is my prayer to you Oh LORD...Amen! Be bold today. Share ♥

My Joy is in Zion

How beautiful if nothing more,
I've never been in love like this before.
I thank you for choosing me,
To come through onto life to be,
the beautiful reflection of Your Grace.
See I know that a gift so great
is only one God could create.
The Joy of My World is in Zion.

Amen.

I will follow you!

All your ways are good, i will trust in you alone!
Thank you Lord for gently and kindly showing me daily how i CAN put my trust in you alone!
You are Lord of Lords, King of Kings, and without you I am nothing!!

19 days!! Two tickets to paradise :)

Love
Mary

Grace

Your Grace is Enough For Me.

Thank you Lord!

Thank you for life. For Love. For Hope and For Peace.
Thank you for filling me with a new Joy every morning, a Joy that truly only does come from knowing you.

Amen!

Lord, Please give me patience

Day by Day, I am truly constrained to thee.
I need your love to teach me patience, to give me patience.
I'm sorry Lord for losing my patience with Grace at times.
Help me to lean on you and not my own understanding.

Amen.

Happy Friday Lord!

Lord, Thank you for getting me through this week, for returning Grace safely to her home, and especially for my family. Eternally grateful for their love and support, I don't know where i would be without them.

Thank you Lord for Life.
Amen!!

If you have Jesus With You

Life will be full of Joy complete, If you have Jesus with you;
Filled with a strain of music sweet, If you have Jesus with you.
If you have Jesus with you every day, If you will follow where He guides, All His commands obey,
Victory you'll know, as onward you go, For Jesus will lead the way.

Trial and pain He'll gladly share, If you have Jesus with you;
Taking away your weight of care, If you have Jesus with you.

Thus shall your life be pure and true, If you have Jesus with you;
Serving the King in all you do, If you have Jesus with you.

Copyright 1910, Fred Holton and J.T. Latta
Oh Lord How I adore your timeless truths!

The morning

Let the morning bring word of your unfailing love, show me the way I should go for I have put my trust in you Oh Lord

Thankful Heart

Thank you Lord for my family. Thank you for parents with helping hands and hearts. Lord I pray that you watch over Grace and her grandpa and grandma today and tomorrow. Please protect them from spiritual attacks. Thank you God for my siblings. I pray that they begin to worry less about what others think and more about your loving thoughts of them.
In your name I pray,
Amen

You are Love, Lord

God, May I Be filled today and every day with your Perfect Love.
Fear and doubt cast far from my sight, from my thoughts.
This is the day you have made in all of it's splendor and Glory.
Today and EveryDay I want to Praise Your name for the wonders of Your Love.

Amen.

God, You are My God

Thank you Lord for the Abundance of your daily blessings. Thank you Lord for the trials in life that have taught me who I truly am in You.
Amen.

What Can I say Lord

You know my Heart and you hold it in your hands. Thy Will Be Done.
On Earth as it is in Heaven.

Best. Plan. Ever.

I love my morning drives, especially when billboards speak to me outside of the realm of what they are actually trying to sell.
God knows i like, nay, love when i'm hit over the head with LARGE type and in your face messages ;)
Best. Plan. Ever.
That's right, i thought, GOD'S plan is the BEST. PLAN. EVER. One which I spent far too many years dodging.  Far too many years believing that MY PLAN was actually the best plan ever, oh, how embarrassing. Hindsight... you know.  Well, Praise God for His never ending pursuit of my heart.  I Wait with Joy and Hope Lord, because I know now with confidence that yours truly IS the Best. Plan. Ever.

Amen!!

Take your time and pray

Dear Lord,
Thank you for this day, that you have made and set apart from all others.
Lord, Thank you for your continual guidance and strength and Love.
Help me please, to do great things for the Glory of Your Name.
Amen.

Your Love

You're the Hope in the Morning,
You're the Light when the night is falling,
You're the song when my heart is singing,
it's Your Love!

Amen :)

I will praise you in the morning!

God, You are My God, and I will ever Praise you!
I will praise you in the morning, and I will learn to walk in your ways, and step by step you lead me, and I will follow you all of my days!!
Thank you Father for this glorious morning, and for every day that Is a Gift from you.
I pray, oh Lord, that I draw my strength and courage from you Every Single day to fight the battles that need to be fought around me for the Glory and Honor of your name.
Amen.

I Am

Grateful Lord, for your never ending Love and Grace.
In The Grip of Grace, I Am.
Your Grace is enough for me!
Thank you Lord for your Mercy.

Daily Reminders

Oh Lord, you know the funk I was in yesterday.
Thank you for ending my day with the reminder in a song, that Today truly IS the Day that you have made, and I should Rejoice and Be Glad in it. And i WON'T WORRY about tomorrow, I am trusting in what you say. Today is the Day.

Strong Enough

I can do all things, through Christ who gives me strength.
Strong Enough.

The Israelites

They knew that a crucial part of maintaining faith

was remembering the ways that God had guided them.

gossip girls

Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips
Psalm 141:3

Lord,  I don't want my language to ever betray you or wound your children. Please help me redeem my speech and use it to glorify you, bless your children, and speak of salvation to those who do not know your Son. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Heroes and Friends

Randy Travis has some of my favorite lyrics. He sings to the best of his ability about love that he has given and recieved on this earth. He's real, down-to-earth, kind-hearted, at least, that's the impression I get through his music.
Lord, Help me today and every day, be a hero and a friend to all who cross my path, for your Glory and Honor as my hero and friend.

I will Follow

Where you go, I'll go
Where you stay, I'll stay
When you move, I'll move
I will follow...

All your ways are good
All your ways are sure
I will trust in you alone
Higher than my side
High above my life
I will trust in you alone

This is the song I woke up singing today Lord, All your ways ARE good, Amen.

There By The Grace

I was trying in life,
to make my own pace,
running too fast,
in this crazy race.

and i fell, but with Grace,
God picked me up and put me back in place.

Now i'm striving to reach the prize,
of Eternal Love and it's on the rise,
In My Heart and In My Soul,
May it never leave so i might reach that goal.

Amen

I am not skilled to understand,
what God has willed, what God has planned.
I only know at His right hand, stands wonder as My Savior.

My Savior Loves,
My Savior Lives,
My Savior is always there for me.

My God He is, My God He was, My God He's always going to be.

Hebrews 10:36

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

Faith, Hope and Love

All My Hope is in You,
All of My Faith and Trust too,
Because God you are Love,
Through and Through!!

Amen.

From the inside out

Lord, You are working your miracles in my life, day by day. Thank you for cleansing me from the inside out so that I may be pure in your sight.  Thank you for Your Son, Jesus, who took the nails for me.
Amen.

I'll Trust you, No Matter what.

I'm running back to your promises, one more time, Lord that's all I can hold on to.
I've gotta say this has taken me by surprise, but nothing surprise you, before a heartache
can ever touch my life it has to go through your hands. whatever i might be feeling, i keep asking why,
but i'm gonna love you no matter what.
Kerrie Roberts - No Matter What

God You are an Awesome God.

Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us.” -Rom. 15:7

I just want to thank the LORD for my Sisters and Brothers in Christ!

Psalm 46:10

Be Still and Know that I Am God.

Lord, If I haven't officially proclaimed this out loud yet. My Heart is Yours.

Thy Will Be Done Lord

On Earth as it is in Heaven.
Glory and Honor and Praise to you.

It has been said

It has been said that you never really know anything, until you are able to successfully teach it to someone else.
Yesterday must have been the first official day of the new journey I will have of teaching Faith.
Thank you Lord for opening me up to my brother. I pray that he took some of your words to heart.
Hebrews 11:1 Now Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of things unseen.

Amen.

There by the Grace

It is truly by your grace that I am saved, Oh Lord. And by that Grace that I have Faith. You saw my slow fade, years of keeping you at a distance, putting men before you. I am wholly yours God. Thank you for all of your blessings, most of all your Son Jesus.

Prince of Peace

Thank you Lord for reminding me in times of anxiety, that YOU are the One and Only True Prince of Peace of which I am wholly entrusted to.  Thank you for your mercies, kindness and love.

Every Day.

Amen.

Thy Will Be Done

On Earth as it is in Heaven.

So I wait, with Joy and Hope!

Last night...

I had a man read almost all of Ephesians to me. It was wonderful to Hear the Word of God read to me. To Listen!  While there are so many great verses in Ephesians that keep my attention, I am normally a bad reader. I tend to get distracted way too easily and/or tire easily too. I am grateful for this new man in my life, and plan to use his skills on a regular basis.
Looking forward to studying this chapter with fellow members of Your Body, Lord.
Amen!

Today

Living for Today.

Around every corner
there always seems to be
someway for me to help, Lord
and truly Glorify Thee.

Today is no different,
Today I can do my best
to Strive to live like Jesus
when put right to the test.

Today let me live for you Lord,
Let me Glorify your name
In every way that I see how
and love you all the same.

1 John 5-9

This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is Light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us all from sin.

Amen.

Teach me to number my days

55 days until I am in paradise with you. Thy will be done Lord.

Thy Will Be Done Oh Lord

I continue to praise your name Oh Lord, and I put my trust in you.

Thank you for a church filled day, honoring and worshiping you and loving your creation.

In the Grip of Grace

This Morning Lord, as I write, I am in the Grip of Grace (literally as she wraps her legs around my waist and waves her arm in front of my face)  Thank you Lord for your Gift of Grace, and for keeping me in it's grip.

God, You are My God and I will Ever Praise You!

May I never cease to praise your name.  Lord, You are the giver of Life, this Life is yours. Make of it what you will. Help me to see where your glory shines the most in this life i've been given.

What inspires me?

What a significantly large question.  One that I've been pondering since I was asked 2 years ago.

My belief that I am a part of a greater whole has inspired me in many ways.  People inspire me, Nature inspires me, Love inspires me.

Thank you Lord for the inspiration in your son Jesus.  The inspiration to love unconditionally and sacrafice greatly.

Wait with Joy and Hope

Patience. My strongest weakness.
While, I believe this may always be my greatest weakness, with you Lord All things REALLY are possible.  Waiting is the battle for me, but WITH you, I DO find Joy and Hope.  Thank you Lord for your unending patience with me. 

1 + 1 + 1 = 3

The Trinity.

Perfect Union.

Lord, May I continue to perfect my union with you. You are My Provider, My Rock and My Salvation, In You Alone I am made whole and pure.  Thank you Lord for your unending Love and Goodness.

Peace with you

Lord, even in the roughest storms I know that in you I Will find peace.

Ephesians 3 17-18

And I pray that you being rooted and established in love, together with all the saints, know how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.

Miracle solution will happen when I surrender my all to you lord. Amen

Psalm 143:8

Let the Morning bring word of your unfailing Love for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.

Happy September Lord!

Thank you for sailing through August with me. May I forever continue to Praise You and Love You and Lean on you Daily!  God You ARE My God, and I will ever Praise You.
Thank you for the blessings of Trials and Triumphs, of the little mercies to the grand ones.
Thank you for calming my fears and the storms, for growing in me a whole-hearted Trust in YOU.

Use Me Oh Lord

Thank you Lord for the gentle ways in which you lead me to fulfill your commands.
Lord, Please help me to continue to be clay in your hands.
Amen.

Jesus, You Are

You are the Way
You are the Truth
and You are the Life.
Jesus.

Help me Lord to Follow in your way, seek your truth and be your life.

Amen.

Lead Me

Lead Me with Strong Hands,
Stand up when I can't,
Don't leave me hungry for Love,
Chasing Dreams, but what about us,
Show me your willing to fight,
That I'm still the Love of Your Life,
I know we call this our home,
but I still feel alone.

All Your Ways are Good

I will Trust in You alone.
Lord, help me to see past my own understanding, and Trust in Your Will for Grace and I.
Amen.

Isaiah 30:15

Lord,
was blessed to be able to enjoy some free music last night, good food, and nice company. I, of course, couldn't help but notice the placement of the lady right in front of us with a bible verse tattooed near the back of her neck.
Isaiah 30:15
This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel says:
"In repentance and rest is your salvation,
in quietness and trust is your strength,
bu you would have none of it.

Isaiah 30:18
Yet the Lord Longs to be Gracious to You; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him.

AMEN.

Ephesians 2:13-16

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.

and

Ephesians 4:2-3
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of Peace.

There by the Grace

Thank you Lord for your Grace, Love and Mercy, they are what have brought me to where I am today.
Where Am I?
I am learning slowly but surely what it means to be committed to you. To Trust in You for guidance. To Trust in you for protection. To Trust in you for Strength and Knowledge. To Trust in You for Unending Love. 
God, you Are My God, and I will ever Praise you. Step by Step you do lead me.
Amen.

Day by Day

Oh Dear Lord,
These things I do pray, to Love thee more dearly, see thee more clearly and follow thee more nearly.
Amen.

FIVE MORE THINGS GOD TAUGHT US WITH THE ARK:

6. Obeying God will save your life.
7. Obeying God will save your family.
8. God blesses good caretakers of His animals.
9. God always gives us enough food and supplies.
10. God will rebuild our lives after disasters if we follow Him.
+ + + AMEN + + +

Help me Lord

To Hear Your Will and Follow Your Will. Following You.

My identity is in you

Lord, Help me to remember that no matter what anyone might be able to take away from me on this earth (including my life) they will never be able to take away my identity in you.

Committed to You, Oh Lord

Thank you Lord for your unfailing Love and for your patience with me as I try daily to die to self and live for you.  I want to Love like you first loved us.

I could sing of your Love Forever!

I could sing of your Love Forever!
That is the song I woke up with today, thank you Lord for your Unfailing, Unconditional, well spring of Love. 

Your Love and Mercy, Oh Lord ARE ceaseless

"Everlasting love, pure flame, burn in my heart ceaselessly and deify my whole being, according to Your infinite pleasure by which You summoned me into existence and called me to take part in Your everlasting happiness" (Diary 1523).

"O merciful God, You do not despise us, but lavish Your graces on us continuously. You make us fit to enter Your kingdom, and in Your goodness You grant that human beings may fill the places vacated by the ungrateful angels. O God of great mercy, who turned Your sacred gaze away from the rebellious angels and turned it upon contrite man, praise and glory be to Your unfathomable mercy" (Diary 1339).

Prayer

THE FRUTIS OF PRAYER
(The DIARY of Saint sister Faustina)

"By prayer a soul arms itself for all kinds of combat. In whatever state the soul may be, it ought to pray. A soul which is pure and beautiful must pray, or else it will lose its beauty; a soul which is striving after this purity must pray, or else it will never attain it; a soul which is newly converted must pray, or else it will fall again; a sinful soul, plunged in sins, must pray so that it might rise again. There is no soul which is not bound to pray, for every single grace comes to the soul through prayer" (Diary 146).

"...a soul should be faithful to prayer despite torments, dryness and temptations; because oftentimes the realization of God’s great plans depends mainly on such prayer. If we do not persevere in such prayer, we frustrate what the Lord wanted to do through us or within us. Let every soul remember these words: And being in anguish, He prayed longer" (Diary 872).

"Patience, prayer and silence - these are what give strength to the soul. There are moments when one should be silent, and when it would be inappropriate to talk with creatures; these are the moments when one is dissatisfied with oneself (...). At such times, I live solely by faith..." (Diary 944).

"Silence is a sword in the spiritual struggle (...). A silent soul is capable of attaining the closest union with God. It lives almost always under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. God works in a silent soul without hindrance" (Diary 477).

"We should often pray to the Holy Spirit for this grace of prudence. Prudence consists in discretion, rational reflection and courageous resolution. The final decision is always up to us" (Diary 1106).

On Earth as it Is In Heaven

Lord,
I want to love like you first loved us. 

Amen.

Thy Will Be Done Lord

On Earth as it is in Heaven.

Lord, Help me to see Heaven on Earth. Help me to know Your Will.

Amen.

God, You are My God and I will Ever Praise You!

I will seek you in the morning, and I will learn to walk in your ways and step by step you lead me, and I will follow you all of my days!

Thank you Lord for the Wonderful gift of music in this world.

Follow Your Heart

Lord,
I truly want you to be my desire, the one thing in my heart. Until I am wholly lost in thee.

Today is the Day

You Have Made, I will Rejoice and Be Glad in it, and I won't worry about tomorrow, i'm trusting in what you say, Today is the Day!!!

Thank you Lord for All of your Blessings.

Thank You Lord!

Thank you for being with me yesterday (and every day) but thank you especially for showing me such beautiful things in your creation. Amen!

I am Not Skilled.

I am not skilled.
I am not skilled to understand.
I am not skilled to understand what God has willed.
I am not skilled to understand what God has planned.
I only know at His right hand, stands wonder as My Savior.

Amen.

With You Lord, All Things Are Possible.

Good Morning Lord,
I'm not exactly sure what this means in my life specifically today, but it's the verse that I woke up with as I sat with you in silence.  I Trust that you will reveal yourself today in the way you wish, as you do every day. I Pray that my eyes and ears and heart are open to it.

with Love and Adoration,
Mary

Luke 23:46

Father, Into Your Hands I commit my spirit.

Lord, I truly believe one of the UGLIEST sins I've ever commited against you is doubt.  Lord, please forgive me. It was that very first night of this 'year' long journey that you said "i've got two tickets to paradise, we can pack your bags and leave tonight"

and now, you've lead me to this verse and I AM IN AWE of your Great Mercy, Love and Kindness.
"Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise" Luke 23:43

Lord Prepare Me

To be a Sanctuary, Pure and Holy, Tried and True.
With Thanksgiving, I'll be a Living Sanctuary For YOU.

Crazy Love

By Francis Chan

The God of The Universe, Loves Me.  Yes, I can see now why that is hard for us to wrap are brain around. Whatever problem I feel I am Facing, I must know that GOD IS BIGGER.  The Earth is but a speck on the map of the Universe. Yet, I am Important to the Creator, I am Loved by Him. Nothing to Fear but Him, for He IS the All-Powerful and Everlasting, Almighty One.

Forever In Awe of You Lord

That IS how I want to Live.

Lord Prepare Me

To Be a Sanctuary, Pure and Holy, Tried and True, with Thanksgiving I'll be a Living Sanctuary For You.

Verse of The Day. Courage!

But when they [the disciples] saw him [Jesus] walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."

— Mark 6:49-50 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

In the middle of our storms and terror, Jesus passes close by, just waiting for us to acknowledge our fear and need, so that he can join us in our worst nightmares and help us through. Incredibly, Jesus' words here are literally, "Take courage! I Am." God revealed himself to Moses in Exodus 3 as I Am, reminding Moses that he heard the cry of the Israelites and had seen their hardship and was now coming down to help them. Jesus does the same for us!

My Prayer...

Thank you, O God, for not only being there, but being close by -- always waiting to respond to my cry of distress and fear. Forgive me for not inviting you and the Lord Jesus daily into a more active role in my life. I know you are near, so I ask that you not only make your presence known, but that you will gently confront me when I push you to the periphery of my daily life. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

The Joy Of Jesus

My Savoir, My Redeemer, My Husband, Let that be enough.
Thank you Lord for the Ugandan Orphan Children's Choir. They have beautiful voices and dance and their spirits were lifted high to Praise Your Name! Their Spirits lifted My Soul. Thank You Lord for Renewing My Soul.

Amen.

God you are My God

And I will ever Praise You.

Lord, you know my heart and it's deepest desires and Lord, I know your desires for me are to Praise You, Love You (and others) Whole-heartedly AND to put my Complete Trust In You. 

With you All Things ARE possible.

My Love and Adoration,
Mary

I Heart H20

Grace picked out 2 books last night, one is this Toddler stories book and appears to be stories from the 60's or maybe earlier.  Usually I find the stories a little strange, but I really liked last nights. On each page (about 10 pages long) was a reason to be thankful for water. I have always loved drinking ice cold water, they Thanked God for ice cold water and for ice cubes too!  For being able to clean ourselves with water, to play in water when it's hot outside, do the dishes, wash our clothes... You can't help but realize that something so common (to us) as water does SO much cleansing.
Who can wash away my sins, nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Lord, Wash me of my enequities and cleanse me of my sins.

Daily and whole-heartedly lost in You!

Lord Thank you for Pastor Pauls sermon yesterday explaining the conscience and how with conscience alone we will not do what is right. How it can be weak, wounded, deadened or seared. Lord help me to continue to grow strong in your word that I may steer clear of all infections of the soul.

Lord, Prepare Me

To be a sanctuary, Pure and Holy, Tried and True, with Thanksgiving, I'll be a living, sanctuary for you.

Lord This is The Day above all days that I Praise your Holy Name. Thank you Lord for All of your blessings, through Trials and Joys I know you are beside me, will never leave me. Thank you for your Steadfast Love.

Especially today please Bless my sister and her husband on their 8th wedding anniversary!

A Man Worth Waiting For: Part Two

Lord,
Thank you for this book. I am learning so much and having many ah-ha moments about my past choices and am understanding so much. Please help me to continue to Learn from this book and put what i've learned into action.

Amen!

May you, Lord, Bless This Day

Lord,
Please be with Grace and her Auntie and Uncle and cousin and friends as they embark on a journey to the Mn Zoo!  And Lord, please be with Baby Noel and I too :)

Please keep us in your Loving Care, Amen.

2 Corinthians 5 17-21

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Thank You Lord :)

Sing Your Praises, I can do that and I will!

Lord, You are My Strength and My Song. Help me to continue to walk with thee. Help me through my moments of anger, not to yell the way i have been lately.  Help me with Patience in this area.

I Surrender My All

I am Fearfully and Wonderfully made by you Oh Lord My God.
Help me to continue to walk in your ways.
Thy Will Be Done.

Amen.

Sing Praise!

Thank you Lord for all of your Glory yesterday. It was a beautiful, sunny Sunday, church outside was wonderful. I am thankful I could provide lunch for Lisa and Aaron and Cerisa, as they had treated us to a yummy crockpot chicken Saturday night.

Thank you Lord for friends and neighbors like Joni! I hope she felt some love yesterday on her birthday.  She IS Loved :)

Learn to Ask

Call to me, and I will answer you. I will tell you great and mysterious things that you do not know. -Jeremiah 33:3

This is the day the Lord has made...

Let us rejoice and be glad.

Lord I know my morning started out pretty rocky with that wonderful phone conversation (not so)but thank you for my sister for yet again listening to me bawl my eyes out! And thank you Lord for a truly good day beyond that. I don't know what is to come Lord but I know Your Will Be done. Amen

Psalm 139: 14, 17

I will Praise Thee for I am Fearfully and Wonderfully made. How Precious also are thy thoughts unto me Oh Lord My God!

Blessing abound, I have learned to Praise you in the Storm and in abundance too!  I feel richly blessed today, Thank you Lord for ALL of this. Thank You Lord For Life.

2 Timothy 3

Pretty Powerful Verse.

A Man Worth Waiting For

Quote:
Saturating yourself in God's Word results in exploding fireworks of joy that will keep you immune to one of Satan's brightest lures - sex.

Love this

Got my head turned round looking back
Lots of winding roads and dead end tracks
Surprising faces and distant lands
Don't know how i got here but here i am

Life is loss, love and legacy
it's heartache and mystery
It's holding on when nothing makes sense
To find the crown when you reach the end

Shattered pieces and broken dreams
Picked up and put back by hands unseen
Beauty and blessing rise out of the ash
Raining down on me now that the rain is past

Every wound and every secret, every joy and victory
Woven altogether our Redeemer Redeems

1 John 4:18

There is no fear in perfect love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in Love.

i can't do this alone

God I need you to hold on to me.
i try to be so tough, but i'm just not strong enough, I can't do this alone, God I Need You to Hold on to me.

Lord, Please, Help me through this. Help me to find Peace and Joy and Understanding, especially now when I am struggling to understand.

In your name I pray,
Amen.

Amazed and delighted!

What blessings you poured out on me yesterday! Starting with a certain someone reminding me to slow down and take the time to get to know someone new. Ending the night with your amazingly talented child, Josh Groban. Wow what a gift you have given him Lord! And while he didnt seem to take the time to Honor you he did seem humble about his gifts and well Lord, I Am Sure going to Praise your name for him! Thank you Lord for your presence in all I do. Thank you always for your abundant Love.
Amen!

Just Breathe

Pretty Amazing, every single breath we take goes, so often, seemingly unnoticed, and yet it is absolutely crucial to our living!
Lord, I know the past 4 years I have wasted a lot of time simply forgetting to breathe.

Thank you Lord for each breath, for the Gift of Life, and Lord help me to remember to just breathe.

Amen.

Joyce Meyer Quote:

"You don't need skill to serve God, you just need a Good Heart"
Amen,
Lord, Create in me a clean and pure heart, full of service and Love and Devotion to you and you alone.
Help me to be a cheerful giver, a continuous stream.

With Love and Adoration,
Mary

Blessings Abound

Lord,
What a weekend! 2 weekends actually!  Starting with my dear friend Leah taking time out of her busy busy schedule to make me a cake and hand deliver it with a special birthday wish! Thank you Lord for friends, and family alike.  Thank you Lord for Joni, Alyssa, Monica and Lexi. Thank you for Lisa, Aaron, Cerisa and baby Noel. Thank you for Tana and my co-workers too.
Lord, Thank you for parents who love me and show me that in many wonderful ways. I had a great time sharing and laughing and playing with all of my family. 5 cakes this year. When it rains, it pours. Lord, Thank you for the abundance of Love showered on me as we celebrated my 30 years of life.  I finally feel like i'm coming into my own. I can blame being the youngest of 4 for why it's taken so long!  Thank you Lord for strengthening my weakness, you have gracefully shown me the importance of patience.
Lord, I Wait with Joy and Hope for what's to come.
Amen!

Jesus

Please come, please come today.
I have fallen so far, flat on my face,
i'm in need of your grace today. Hallelujah.

Feeling blessed beyond measure Lord, for your infinite Mercy, Love and Grace.
Thank you Lord for this gift and blessing that I get to embark on in November.
I Truly Pray that Grace enjoys her time with her Father and that he feels good about the time he gets to spend with her as well. I pray that your hand will be on them, protect and guide them with your goodness and love.  I look forward to be Beyond Paradise, with you!!!

Amen!

There IS a God...

And He IS Good!!
I am reading through this weeks Ruth study and I am FLOORED, yet again, by God's PERFECT timing of this enlightenment in my life.  Lord, Thank You for ALL of your Ways, because I know, truly, that your ways are good.
I am blessed beyond measure to be growing in deeper relationship with you, and I Praise you for This Journey You have me on. My Eye's are Fixed On You.

Amen,
Mary

Birthday Blessings!

Thank you Lord for a day Filled with Your Love.... abounding from some of my dearest friends and family. 
Thank you Lord for being there when I awoke this morning, like you are every morning. Your Love has sustained me through trials and joys and I know that walking with you is ALWAYS the better choice.
I am truly blessed in abundance because of you. 
I look forward to the remaining 5 months, and the rest of my life, with you.
Always,
Mary

Journal Entry

God is Good and I am not. Period.
It's like when you admire someone, I mean, really admire someone. So much so that you take steps in your life to mimic them. Well, most all who Learn about God, those who Believe that God Is Love, they admire Him,they want to be just like Him.
Forever in Awe of Our Lord, that is how I want to Live.

God, You are My God and I will Ever Praise You!

Good Morning Lord,
Jeremiah 29:11-13
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

Thank you Lord for Ruth, and for my sister who sent me that wonderful card yesterday, divine orchestration indeed.

Ruth 2:12
May the Lord repay you for what you have done. My you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.

Busy day turned busy week!

Lord,
Please help me get through this week!  Full plate today and for the next 3 days.
Help me to remain calm and focused and help me to know that through you, with you, I can do All Things.
Thank you Lord!!

This Mornings Blessing. well one of them anyway.

My drive to work is not overly long, and really rather predictable. Pretty much a straight shot on Hwy 10.
This morning, I (like normal) forgot that it was "bike day" at L.L.'s so, of course, i had to drop Grace off, run back home, grab her bike, bring it back to daycare and then head to work.
After dropping off her bike i turned the corner in town on the road i always do before getting onto the highway, and a deer bolted out right in front of me. It shocked me quite a bit actually. It wasn't close enough to me to be concerned about hitting it, but it's not where i typically see them!
Anyway, Lord, Thank you for jump starting my heart this morning.  Your life is all around me, and maybe i've spent too much time now hunkered down in the "city".  I miss the presence of your life, your wild life, on a regular basis. I miss home.

Thank You Lord!

Thank you Lord for people in this world like Brandon Heath. Truthfully, i know, there is only one Brandon Heath, but Lord, I also know that there ARE many Christ-Like Men out there, and I also know that you know the desires of my heart, the deepest desires.
Lord, This time in my life, my deepest desire is to know YOU more, because the more I know you, the more I will be able to give you my whole-hearted, whole-minded, body and souled Love.  Thank you Lord for a wonderful group of Christians that I got to share the day with. Thank you for their Love for Grace and I, they fill me up, my cup overfloweth.
Mary

Ruth!

oh excitement!
Giddy with anticipation as I am diving into the bible study book on Ruth.
Yes Lord, you truly do know Just What I need.

P.s. Thank you for visiting me this morning. :) Love My Bunny.

Poem

i am a woman of God
who has come a long way
from the days and the nights
that i went astray.

i am a woman of God
who's heart's set on Him
who has learned to Laugh and to Cry
in His arms on a whim.

a woman of God
i am weak but i am strong
His Grace has sustained me
Has helped me carry on

i am a woman of God
still trying to see
what it truly is
He has planned for me.

God is the Way, the Truth and the Light
It is with Him I have this brand new sight.
A vision of Pure, Holy word and deed
Through Him, within Him only, will i succeed.

My Journey with You

Lord,
I am over half way through my 'year' of commitment to you and you alone.  Thank you for providing for me in ways I never imagined. Thank you for all of your love and strength and forgiveness.  Help me to learn how to build and grow a relationship with my future husband. Help me to learn to love him and honor him the way i do you.
Amen.

Dear Lord Let me not forget you are with me always

Lord,
I need you today more than ever. Please fill my spirit with Peace and your power and strength, please help me discern this relationship today.  Please help me take it for what it is, whatever it is you have intended of it. Please let me always remember that you most definitely have used this relationship in the past to draw me closer to you, you have used it to teach me Grace and Patience and Hope, you have taught me to put my hope in you, today, tomorrow and always.

I love you Lord,
Mary

2 a.m.

Dear Lord,
Please continue to guide me. Please give me the understanding and wisdom it takes to continue to walk in your path.  Please help me to keep my eyes, my ears, my heart open to Your Will.

Amen.

Strength

Lord, I ask that you bless All of My Friends and Family with Your Great unsurpassing Strength.  I know specifically some friends of mine who need you now more than ever. Please Pour out your never ending love on them.  Please give them signs like the signs you've shown me. Lord I pray that their Eyes are Open to You and their Hearts are turned to you.
Thank you Lord for your ever listening Ear and Your Unending Love.
Amena.

2011

Lord, You are My Light and My Love.  Thank you for being there All Days in All Ways.  You carry me through, you lift me up, you strengthen the beat of my heart and my steps.
Today I was encouraged to seek your Will for me, or rather to Open Up and Fully embrace what you have in store for me. Let it unfold as you wish. Lord I pray I continue to strengthen my walk with you DAILY.  Amena.