Monday, March 9, 2009

Cranky Driver

I was on my way to work the other day, just praising God, when a lady pulled right out in front of me. I yelled "you idiot" and then just kept on praising God. Guess what happened then, ya if you said God spoke to me you can say that again. He did loud and clear.
Proverbs 4:20-24
My daughter, pay attention to what I say;
listen closely to My words.

Do not let them out of your sight,
keep them within your heart;

for they are life to those who find them
and health to a man's whole body.

Above all else, guard your heart,
for it is the wellspring of life.

Put away perversity from your mouth;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.


The words we speak are determined by our hearts. What kind of treasure is in your heart Cherylynn. That really stopped me short. By your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned. Pretty serious stuff if you ask me.

The scripture tells me that my tongue determines the course my life will take. It is up to me to take responsibility for my mouth. The only way to make sure I speak only edifying things is to only take in edifying things. To fill my heart with the word of God. Proverbs 4 tells me to give attention to God's word and the way to do that is to hear it. Faith comes by hearing and as I speak God's word I sow seeds into my heart. God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow so to know the word is to know God.

I just want to thank you Lord for the correction that you give me daily.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Where New Song Came From

This is my heart!
Psalm 40

Ps 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
Ps 40:2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
Ps 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

Ps 40:4 Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
Ps 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.

Ps 40:6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have pierced ; burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
Ps 40:7 Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll.
Ps 40:8 I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.”

Ps 40:9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, as you know, O LORD.
Ps 40:10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly.

Ps 40:11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD; may your love and your truth always protect me.
Ps 40:12 For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails within me.

Ps 40:13 Be pleased, O LORD, to save me; O LORD, come quickly to help me.
Ps 40:14 May all who seek to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.
Ps 40:15 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be appalled at their own shame.
Ps 40:16 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, “The LORD be exalted!”

Ps 40:17 Yet I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; O my God, do not delay.




This is Nick's beautiful daughter Abby.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Hawaii Here I Come

I have always wanted to go to Hawaii and finally my wonderful husband is going to take me in May. I am so excited because of the art part of it. I love photography and painting so I am looking forward to the opportunity to be able to see such beautiful surroundings. My camera is excited too. God is so good. We are going to stay at the Wyland and the artist that it is named after is fantastic and has his art all over the hotel.

The women's retreat is coming up and it is going to be so exciting. The theme is "Miracles". I can see God already moving and changing the women and it is not until the 13th of March. The scripture that comes to mind is Jeremiah 29:11 "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." This verse just makes my so excited and it is so fun anticipating what God has for all of us.