Here is a little blog I have been working on for a while. It's a little bit of my hobbies and then things I need to let go of. In my quest to an organized and clean house I have decided what better way to get rid of my treasures than to share them with you. Most of the things have prices on them; but on anything that's not handmade I am willing to negotiate. ENJOY!!!
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
An end of a Challenge
Well, my 30 days have ended and I can say that my life has truly been changed. This has changed the way I speak and even the way I think. I actually think about the things that come out of my mouth. Even if I don't always catch them before they fly out I do evaluate them afterward. I am learning and am so thankful that the Lord led me to try this little challenge. I think I may do it again just for fun!! =D
Halleluia Praise Report!!!
A few weeks ago I gave a testimony in church about how that the Lord had delivered me from the anger and bitterness I had allowed into my heart towards my husband. This was a humiliating thing to admit; but the Lord really did something for me.
It had gotten to the point that before Phillip would even walk into the room I could feel it taking over. I couldn't even speak to him civilly; and my children were even being affected by my anger. They were learning my ways. Lord help me!! One Sunday night I felt like I was losing my mind as well as any salvation I had left. I had absolutely no control over myself or my emotions. It was horrible. Bro. Robert Seaton got up and began talking about how that he felt that the Lord wanted to touch us. He said that in order for us to be touched we must get rid of our PRIDE, SELFISHNESS; and ARROGANCE. These are the 3 things the Lord had been dealing with me about.
Pride - to proud to walk down front for help
Selfishness - By holding onto this (out of pride) and not seeking help for the benefit of my family. They were suffering because of my pride.
Arrogance - By thinking that this could NOT happen to me.
I had reached the point that it did not matter what happened that I had to get help. If I didn't I was going to destroy my family. He made the altar call and I stepped out into the aisle. We went down as a family. We went down for ME. I needed help!!
Needless to say that by the time I got to the end of the prayer line I had been delivered.
I told you the background so that you would understand the victory part better =)
One of the things that I had been so angry about was Phillip not being able to be at church with me. Once again not thinking of him; but my own selfishness I would get so mad because I had to go ALONE. That is the key word. I felt alone. I feel like this is where the devil started talking to me. I failed to realize that Phillip hated it to. He didn't WANT to go to work and miss church; but he has no choice. He hates missing church just as much if not more than I hate him not being there. For now he is right where the Lord wants him and in this economy I am just really thankful that he has a job. I don't know what I was thinking.
This Sunday night I feel like the Lord tested me on this a bit. Well maybe not the Lord, I don't know; but the whole service was on marriage. It was really a neat little service. Very straight forward in a lot of ways; but very needed too!! Phillip had to work so he had to miss it. At the end of this service all the married couples gathered down front and sang the song "At the End of the Trail" to each other while they held hands. It really was very sweet.
As I was watching them I felt that feeling of sadness (subtle...not full blown anger as before) as I watched them and thought "I sure wish Phillip was here". As soon as that thought crossed my mind I pushed it away and thought "He's not here; but my heart is there with him. Lord touch him. Let him feel you right now". I almost started crying. Well I am now as I write this. I feel the Holy Ghost backing me up. I had an opportunity to allow that anger and bitterness back into my life; but the Lord created a way of escape for me once again. Instead I prayed for him. Phillip may not physically be there with me; but I know without a shadow of doubt that his heart is there. He would much rather be sitting beside me in church than working with a bunch of worldly men. =o)
As I was driving home in my mind I held Phillip's hands and told him I love him and I am so thankful that he puts his own needs and wants aside for our family. How can I not do the same? How can I not lay down my life for my friend...my best friend.
This is my shout of VICTORY!!!!
It had gotten to the point that before Phillip would even walk into the room I could feel it taking over. I couldn't even speak to him civilly; and my children were even being affected by my anger. They were learning my ways. Lord help me!! One Sunday night I felt like I was losing my mind as well as any salvation I had left. I had absolutely no control over myself or my emotions. It was horrible. Bro. Robert Seaton got up and began talking about how that he felt that the Lord wanted to touch us. He said that in order for us to be touched we must get rid of our PRIDE, SELFISHNESS; and ARROGANCE. These are the 3 things the Lord had been dealing with me about.
Pride - to proud to walk down front for help
Selfishness - By holding onto this (out of pride) and not seeking help for the benefit of my family. They were suffering because of my pride.
Arrogance - By thinking that this could NOT happen to me.
I had reached the point that it did not matter what happened that I had to get help. If I didn't I was going to destroy my family. He made the altar call and I stepped out into the aisle. We went down as a family. We went down for ME. I needed help!!
Needless to say that by the time I got to the end of the prayer line I had been delivered.
I told you the background so that you would understand the victory part better =)
One of the things that I had been so angry about was Phillip not being able to be at church with me. Once again not thinking of him; but my own selfishness I would get so mad because I had to go ALONE. That is the key word. I felt alone. I feel like this is where the devil started talking to me. I failed to realize that Phillip hated it to. He didn't WANT to go to work and miss church; but he has no choice. He hates missing church just as much if not more than I hate him not being there. For now he is right where the Lord wants him and in this economy I am just really thankful that he has a job. I don't know what I was thinking.
This Sunday night I feel like the Lord tested me on this a bit. Well maybe not the Lord, I don't know; but the whole service was on marriage. It was really a neat little service. Very straight forward in a lot of ways; but very needed too!! Phillip had to work so he had to miss it. At the end of this service all the married couples gathered down front and sang the song "At the End of the Trail" to each other while they held hands. It really was very sweet.
As I was watching them I felt that feeling of sadness (subtle...not full blown anger as before) as I watched them and thought "I sure wish Phillip was here". As soon as that thought crossed my mind I pushed it away and thought "He's not here; but my heart is there with him. Lord touch him. Let him feel you right now". I almost started crying. Well I am now as I write this. I feel the Holy Ghost backing me up. I had an opportunity to allow that anger and bitterness back into my life; but the Lord created a way of escape for me once again. Instead I prayed for him. Phillip may not physically be there with me; but I know without a shadow of doubt that his heart is there. He would much rather be sitting beside me in church than working with a bunch of worldly men. =o)
As I was driving home in my mind I held Phillip's hands and told him I love him and I am so thankful that he puts his own needs and wants aside for our family. How can I not do the same? How can I not lay down my life for my friend...my best friend.
This is my shout of VICTORY!!!!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Knight in Shining Armor
Today's 30 - Day Challenge
"Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD." (Psalm 31:24)
You have almost completed the "30-Day Husband Encouragement Challenge." Perhaps it has taken you a tremendous amount of courage to speak words of ecouragement consistently to your husband. Courage comes as we place our trust in God. Have faith that God will continue to work long after your encouraging words have been shared.
There are lots of "tough guys" in the world, but true courage comes from the Lord. Does your husband exhibit the courage to take an unpopular stand, perhaps even to stand alone against evil? Is he courageous in his faith? Does he work hard to change injustice? Is he a stickler for the truth? Does he protect you or your family from the attacks of the Enemy?
Psalm 27:14 says this kind of courage comes from "waiting" on the Lord for His strength. If your budget allows, "award" your husband with a medal, trophy, framed picture of a brave knight, or some other token that represents his courage as a man of God. Praise evidences of your husband's courage in protecting you, your marriage, your family, or your home.
^ I had a hard time figuring out how to do this and make it fit me; but this is how I did it.
I bought this little knight figurine and then looked up the definition of knight. I then put this letter and the knight in a box with a bow and gave it to him.
He actually thought it was really sweet. =0)
Dear Phillip,
I know this gift is a little odd; but it does have a purpose.
By definition – a KNIGHT is:
- a member of the warrior class (strong, mighty, powerful)
- holds a position of honor and prestige (In our family you hold the highest position, the head of our home; and we respect you as such. You are loved and honored by us.)
- sworn to uphold values (you daily show us your love, loyalty, courage; and your commitment to our family.)
- servant (you daily lay down your own wants, desires, hopes, and dreams to make sure we have all that we need.)
You by definition are a knight!!
You are our knight in shining armor and we…I love you with all my heart.
"Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD." (Psalm 31:24)
You have almost completed the "30-Day Husband Encouragement Challenge." Perhaps it has taken you a tremendous amount of courage to speak words of ecouragement consistently to your husband. Courage comes as we place our trust in God. Have faith that God will continue to work long after your encouraging words have been shared.
There are lots of "tough guys" in the world, but true courage comes from the Lord. Does your husband exhibit the courage to take an unpopular stand, perhaps even to stand alone against evil? Is he courageous in his faith? Does he work hard to change injustice? Is he a stickler for the truth? Does he protect you or your family from the attacks of the Enemy?
Psalm 27:14 says this kind of courage comes from "waiting" on the Lord for His strength. If your budget allows, "award" your husband with a medal, trophy, framed picture of a brave knight, or some other token that represents his courage as a man of God. Praise evidences of your husband's courage in protecting you, your marriage, your family, or your home.
^ I had a hard time figuring out how to do this and make it fit me; but this is how I did it.
I bought this little knight figurine and then looked up the definition of knight. I then put this letter and the knight in a box with a bow and gave it to him.
He actually thought it was really sweet. =0)
I know this gift is a little odd; but it does have a purpose.
By definition – a KNIGHT is:
- a member of the warrior class (strong, mighty, powerful)
- holds a position of honor and prestige (In our family you hold the highest position, the head of our home; and we respect you as such. You are loved and honored by us.)
- sworn to uphold values (you daily show us your love, loyalty, courage; and your commitment to our family.)
- servant (you daily lay down your own wants, desires, hopes, and dreams to make sure we have all that we need.)
You by definition are a knight!!
You are our knight in shining armor and we…I love you with all my heart.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Crushing of the Rose
It takes the crushing of the rose…
Someone visited our church a while back and talked about that song; and as I laid here in bed tonight thinking about it I decided I couldn’t sleep, so here I am.
I know in my own life as well as some of those of you I have talked to personally the Lord seems to be giving us a little special attention. It seems like the Lord is down on His hands and knees and really working in our garden. I know that in me He is rooting out some things that have been there for years. Some that exist and we have been completely unaware of. I’m talking about things that have shaped the way we think, act; and feel. Things that have been so much a part of our nature that when they are gone you are surprised at how different you feel. Those things.
I remember hearing a local minster here talking one night about walls; and how that we can even build walls of protection around us so that we prevent the Lord from working on us. I remember him saying that we think because nothing is going major wrong in our lives that we’re doing alright; but in truth we are going nowhere. That really struck home with me. (song – Lord My Heart Is Open…has a whole new meaning) That you even have to open yourself up and say “Ok Lord, try me. I want to be clean”. Then when He starts that process we have to resist the temptation to hide behind those walls again. We have to hold ourselves onto the Potter’s Wheel. Bro. Brown often says we need to say that eternal yes and I wonder if maybe this is part of it. Yes Lord. It is often said that the Lord is a gentleman and He stands at the door and knocks. He does have the power to knock down that door if He chooses; but He chooses to leave that decision up to us. Will we open the door and let Him in to look around number one and then allow Him to ultimately clean house?
As I was thinking about these things I thought about my own life recently. I know that the Lord has been rooting out things. This is a tough process, as one who has lived behind walls for so long it is hard not to run for them at every opportunity. I can even name my walls I’ve lived behind them so long. =0) In my mind I understand that this is a process and that it is necessary; but to my heart, my emotions, my feelings I still cry OUCH!!! I think for me it is harder to nail myself to the cross. I am the one who has her legs and one hand nailed with the other hand free…just in case. Lord help me.
We may not know why the Lord has allowed things to happen or feelings to surface; but have faith that the LORD knows what He’s doing. If you let Him have complete control we will understand it better bye and bye. Go to Him. Let Him have His way. Just think when that root is gone out of your soil the Lord can go back and fill it up with good ground. All you will have lost will be the weed.
Don't know who wrote this; but I love the words:
"Hold on. Hold on.
Through every storm HOLD ON.
Even in the Darkest night
We walk by faith and not by sight.
Hold on. Hold on."
Someone visited our church a while back and talked about that song; and as I laid here in bed tonight thinking about it I decided I couldn’t sleep, so here I am.
I know in my own life as well as some of those of you I have talked to personally the Lord seems to be giving us a little special attention. It seems like the Lord is down on His hands and knees and really working in our garden. I know that in me He is rooting out some things that have been there for years. Some that exist and we have been completely unaware of. I’m talking about things that have shaped the way we think, act; and feel. Things that have been so much a part of our nature that when they are gone you are surprised at how different you feel. Those things.
I remember hearing a local minster here talking one night about walls; and how that we can even build walls of protection around us so that we prevent the Lord from working on us. I remember him saying that we think because nothing is going major wrong in our lives that we’re doing alright; but in truth we are going nowhere. That really struck home with me. (song – Lord My Heart Is Open…has a whole new meaning) That you even have to open yourself up and say “Ok Lord, try me. I want to be clean”. Then when He starts that process we have to resist the temptation to hide behind those walls again. We have to hold ourselves onto the Potter’s Wheel. Bro. Brown often says we need to say that eternal yes and I wonder if maybe this is part of it. Yes Lord. It is often said that the Lord is a gentleman and He stands at the door and knocks. He does have the power to knock down that door if He chooses; but He chooses to leave that decision up to us. Will we open the door and let Him in to look around number one and then allow Him to ultimately clean house?
As I was thinking about these things I thought about my own life recently. I know that the Lord has been rooting out things. This is a tough process, as one who has lived behind walls for so long it is hard not to run for them at every opportunity. I can even name my walls I’ve lived behind them so long. =0) In my mind I understand that this is a process and that it is necessary; but to my heart, my emotions, my feelings I still cry OUCH!!! I think for me it is harder to nail myself to the cross. I am the one who has her legs and one hand nailed with the other hand free…just in case. Lord help me.
We may not know why the Lord has allowed things to happen or feelings to surface; but have faith that the LORD knows what He’s doing. If you let Him have complete control we will understand it better bye and bye. Go to Him. Let Him have His way. Just think when that root is gone out of your soil the Lord can go back and fill it up with good ground. All you will have lost will be the weed.
Don't know who wrote this; but I love the words:
"Hold on. Hold on.
Through every storm HOLD ON.
Even in the Darkest night
We walk by faith and not by sight.
Hold on. Hold on."
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