Do I Listen For God?

One of the things I am personally going through is asking God and then listening for Him to answer, instead I ask God and just going on as if He didn't hear me and take care of it to the best of my ability. I work in the medical field and it is very easy to just ask for healing and when it doesn't happen instantly running off to a doctor. My back has been bothering my the last few weeks and it now is getting where it is hard to walk in the mornings due to the leg and hip pain. Of course as I am complaining and going on how bad the pain is to Harold, he says "Cherylynn just ask God to heal you". So I started to pray and ask God to heal me, but in the mean time I make a doctors appointment. Well I work for the doctor that I go to and you would think that I could get seen right away, which for the most part happens. Well not this time. I had to schedule an appointment for the 15th of April and then the doctor decided to change his schedule and I had to put my appointment off until the 21st. In the mean time Harold and I are discussing my situation and he says to me " I don't think you are listening to God " of course I say "what are you talking about I have been crying out to God for 2 weeks now and have heard nothing" well then of course Harold ( very lovingly by the way) says " I have heard you complain about your weight and how if you lost 20lbs your back would of course not have the pressure on it and would feel a lot better so why don't you go to Jenny Craig and try to lose some weight I think that is what God is trying to tell you." Well I now have been going to Jenny Craig's for a week and have lost some weight and will be continuing to lose weight and feel much better physically and mentally. It became very clear to me that I was living outside of what God has for me. He has provided a way for me to eat healthy and to get exercise and I have ignored it most of my life. I thought getting rid of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes was it, but I just traded one addiction for another. Now is the first day of the rest of my life and I want to spend it giving glory to God, listening to God, and loving God with all of my heart. I also want to thank God for giving me such a wonderful husband and partner in life that obeys God even when it is not easy. It had to be hard for Harold to speak to me about my weight, but he was very obedient to God and it will make a big difference in my life. That to me is an example of speaking out of love. I must say that if it had not been spoken out of love I would have been angry and hurt because my weight is a big area if shame in my life that the enemy has used against me for a long time. Well no more of that, God has now brought it out into the light and the enemy can no longer use it to shame me and make me feel yucky any more. So please pray for me in this area. Blessing everyone!!

The Tail of the Mighty King and Beautiful Daughter Kendra Lynn

By Nana
(Cherylynn Moore)
2010

Dedicated to her beautiful granddaughter
Kendra Lynn Lunsford


Once upon a time in the Land of Is lived a mighty King who ruled the land good and true. Now this King had a beautiful daughter named Princess Kendra Lynn. This mighty King loved his beautiful little princess with all of his heart. They would spend hours and hours talking and walking about the land of Is.

One fine morning as they were having tea Kendra Lynn’s father began to tell her of the mean troll of the land of Is Not. He warned her to beware of this troll because he was a very tricky and angry troll.

You see he once was a Handsome Prince in the land of Is, but had become power hungry and tried to turn everyone against the Good King. One day when the Good King could take no more of the Handsome Prince’s evil ways and nasty tricks the Good King turned the Handsome Prince into a troll and sent him down to the land of Is Not.
Now the troll had tricked some of the King’s followers and had them taken with him never to return to the Good land of Is.

The Good King warned his beautiful Princess Kendra Lynn to beware and not to go out of the land of Is. He then gave her guards to watch over her.

Now Kendra Lynn loved to wonder all over the land of Is even into the Outer City of Is. She became very weary of always having the guards watching over her, so she started planning how to sneak away from the guards and wonder on her own.

Princess Kendra Lynn sneaked into the secret room off of the King’s Library where he kept the Good Laws of Is. Once in the secret room she changed in to a man’s hat she had put in her bag and a pair of the King’s own britches. She took a rope off of the window curtain and put it around her waist to keep the britches on. She rolled up her beautiful dress and hid it under the good book of Is. Then escaping out the back door she headed for the woods that were not to far and where she could hide and watch the good people of the outer city of Is.

As she sat watching the town’s people she became very tired so she started to look for a place to lay her head. When she awoke it was much later and it was very dark. She could not see anything not even the outer city lights. Then came a soft voice that sounded like velvet saying Kendra Lynn this way, Kendra Lynn this way. She just knew her father the Good King of Is was calling her name so she quickly got up and headed towards the voice. All of a sudden she fell in to a deep hole sliding down, down, down until she landed in the land of Is Not.

The troll was so excited and elated that he had tricked the Good King of Is’ beautiful daughter he began to laugh and then he had a big party with all of his troll friends. He had her cast into the dungeon and there he left her.
Now the Good King of Is serched and serched for his Kendra Lynn for she had not shown up for their walk through the good city of Is. He sent out many guards to find her but to no avail.

The troll was so excited that he had finally had something of the Good King’s that he sent his followers out to the edge of the woods by the outer city of Is and told of the Princesses captrue. He then had her put into a deep sleep.

Word spread quickly about Kendra Lynn’s plight and it did not take long for the Good King to hear of the capture. He sent out the Knight that had been with him since the beginning of time.

When he had heard of the Good King’s problem and the Princesses plight the knight of Rescue came riding in on a white horse. Oh what a beautiful sight to see.

A long with the Knight Rescue came a band of Angels that went everywhere with Knight Rescue. The Good King was so excited that he told Knight Rescue that Kendra Lynn would be his bride forever and ever when Knight Rescue came back with the beautiful Princess.

The battle raged all through the night and into the next morning. Then the enemy troll was finally defeated.

The Knight had finally been able to put the trolls to rest and to start to look for the Princess Kendra Lynn. She was to be his beautiful bride.

The minute he looked at her they fell deeply in love. They had a long trip ahead of them but it was hard for Knight Rescue to take his eyes off of the beautiful Princess.

They were married and they lived happily every after in the land of is. And the Good King of Is was a very happy King.

And the angels sang.

The End

My Words to God

Be Still

Be still and know He is God
Sit quite and feel His presence

He desires an intimate
Relationship with each of us
And we are designed for and
Intimate relationship with Him

The King of Kings and
Lord of Lords is waiting on us
As we reach out to Him
He will reach out to us

Listen can you hear it
Sit quite and feel His presence
The mighty One is speaking
To our heart with care

Oh to smell His sweet presence
Oh to hear His sweet voice
Is a gift to not miss out on

The Princess of God
By Cherylynn Moore

I am a princess
I am Gods Rose of Sharon
A lily of His valley

He has me dance before Him
I delight in His joy
And He delights in mine

He supplies all my needs and
Gives me the desire of my heart
He is the lifter of my head

As I dance before His thrown of Gold
I see the King of Kings
Look at me
Our eyes meet and we become one in Spirit

So intertwined are we
That nothing else matters
I am truly His princess and
He my prince

This is more than I could ever imagine
He arises from His thrown
And as the Angels sing we dance

We float into the garden
Where He walks and talks with me
Among the roses He named after me

I am truly His princess
I am the Rose of Sharon
He is my prince
He is my King of Kings

to Rose Zemp
01/02/2010

My Will Be Yours

Oh that Your will be my will
Oh that I love as You love
May Your glory shine down upon us
May Your majesty be known to us

Seek and we will find
The splendor intertwined
Look and you will see the glory
In you and me

Rain down oh Majesty
Help us seek Your will
Through Your Holy Spirit we grasp
What you have revealed to us in the past

How can anyone not see
Your splendor all around
When in your Word you see
That is where it will be found

Glory to your name my Lord
Holy are You
Glory in Your ways oh Lord
Holy one and true

How Majestic Are You

Oh Lord how majestic
Are the mountains
You created
How beautiful are the painted
Desert to behold

Yet eternity is what I yearn for
I long to see Your face

To dance before You
And praise Your name
Is where my heart is all the same

My children and grandchildren
Are a special delight
My husband Harold is the
Wonder of my life

Yet eternity is what I long for
I long to see Your face

To walk and talk with You
To sing Your praise
Is where my heart is
All day long

Find and Follow Your Destiny in God

It was a very cold day, around 10 degrees. Harold and I were watching the news when the newscaster started interviewing a homeless woman that was sleeping on the streets of Portland because she owned a dog and the shelters would not let her have her animal in the shelter. When ask what if anything would you like the people to know or do for you she stated “ bring me a cup of hot chocolate”. Of all the things she could have ask for all she wanted was something warm to drink. Of course Harold and I looked at each other and immediately felt the calling of the Lord to go out on the streets and hand out hot chocolate, blankets, gloves and hand warmers. We called the Jerry and Rose and Jerry and Pam to see if they would like to go out with us. We had the Bergamo family Christmas that night so that put us out on the streets about 10:30 PM. We called Jeanie who works with the homeless and she went as well. We prayed prior to leaving and Jerry Z. felt God was telling him shopping center and Oak tree. It was very cold that night and I remember thinking God goes before us and comes after us so I had no fear but was very cold. The first stop we made there were four men and all of them were very cold. Brad was one of the men there and he started to cry and ask what do I do I am very tired of this. The last time Brad was on the streets he was stabbed and in pretty poor health. We told him to meet us at the Store down the street at 9am and we would take him to church with us and that we would talk about what to do then. We continued on and were able to serve many people that night. We even went out to the place called the pits in the middle of Bush Park in the dark. It is a place with some shelter and the guys hide in there when the weather is bad. I thought is was a pretty safe place for them to be but found out latter that the high schools kids go in there and beat up the homeless and helpless. Which really broke my heart. The last stop was on the off ramp going onto highway 22. When we stopped there was a lady there sleeping under a tree and she was freezing with only one blanket. We couldn’t stay long because if we had attracted the police they would make the homeless leave and give them a ticket. This spot was across from the shopping center and the tree was an oak tree just as God had told Jerry. We ended getting home about 2 or 3 am and we were very tired and cold.
The next morning we went to pick up Brad at the Store and he was not there because we were late so we went to Jeanie’s house behind the store and there was Brad waiting for us. We headed off to church and on the way we ask Brad if he would consider going the Lord’s Ranch in Newport Washington which would get him out of his stomping grounds and away from the access to drugs and alcohol. He decided to go so we got him a bus ticket, Harold called the ranch and made arrangements for them to pick up Brad in Spokane and away he went. Harold received a letter from him and he is doing great. Before he left we found out that Brad had a learning disability and could not read real well so Harold shared that with Michael at the ranch and they said that they would work on it with him. In his letter he stated that he is a slow reader but God told him that it is okay and he is now reading in front of 40 men at the ranch. He is very excited and in love with the Lord. He stated that he shines at fixing vehicles and is working on the cars and trucks donated to the ranch. He also was healed of drugs and alcohol addictions. One day at the ranch he was really struggling and one of the guys came up and started praying for him and he felt the addiction lift off of him. I guess the reason I am writing this is because God has a destiny for all of us. Harold’s and mine are working on the streets of Salem with the homeless for now. That my not be your cup of tea but God does have a plan for every one of you every day of your life and when you are obedient to what God is calling you to do it will excite you and warm you heart. Not only that you will save lives for the Lord. God Bless you and keep you.

Draw Near to God And He Will Draw Near to You

God has given us an invitation in James 4:8 and what an invitation it is. He wants us to initiate the contact and in this we determine how close we are going to be to God. I see where the more intimate I become with God the more intimate God will become with me. God desires to be with us but in that He wants us to desire being with Him. I find the more I talk to God the more He talks to me. God has so many aspects to Himself yet when it all comes down to it, all He really wants is a solid relationship with us.
Have you ever been talking with someone and they are looking off at something else or are whispering to someone or playing with their phone? If that happened I would just walk off and be very hurt or even a little mad. Well I have done this myself to God. I sat down today to just seek God and after a few minutes I found myself up looking in the fridge. Then God said to me Cherylynn you wanted to spend time with me then just as I was drawing close to you, you got up and wondered off. You did not even give Me a chance to get sat down and get comfortable before you started to wonder not only in your head but physically as well. This caught my attention (which by the way is very short). I then went back and sat down and started soaking in God. Talk about a relaxing time. The peace of God came over me and it was better than any high anyone could ever have.
I think about when John was reclining at the table with Jesus and stated " the disciple whom Jesus loved". The only way you know someone loves you is to spend time with them, lots of time. The more time I spend with the Lord the more I can see clearly how much He loves me. I work full time and have a house to maintain and a husband to look after. I sometimes feel like there is not much left for anything else, but I desire to have an intimate relationship with God and the more I tell Him this and the more I take time for Him the easier everything else becomes and time seems to just multiply. I want to love God the way in which He loves me and that can not be on a partime bases it has to be a fulltime desire.

Thanksgiving

My it has been a while. Harold and I are in our 5th year of helping put on a Thanksgiving dinner for people who are in need. With the economy the way it is you would think that it would be hard to come up with enough money and door prizes but with God all things are possible. This year we have a friend that has done most of the donation work and has collected over $5000 worth of prizes to hand out. God even gave us a $570 dimond ring to give out. I always stand in awe at the work of the Father's hand. He is so good to us. On top of everything else He gives us grace.
I just want to give thanks to God for my family and that includes everyone at Vineyard as well as my children and grandchildren. I am so lucky to have the support that I have. God has provided me with a wonderful husband who loves and serves God and is wonderful to me. I am most thankful though to Jesus Christ who died on the cross for me so that I am able to spend eternity with Him and the Father as well as the Holy Spirit. I hope everyone has a wonderful time this Thanksgiving and God Bless.

Judas Iscariot's Fatal Mistake

My thoughts today turn to Judas Iscariot. I have always kind of felt sorry for him in a way, but today as I study the book of Luke it said that “then satan enter Judas”. I began to wonder how in the world could a disciple be demon possessed. Well go back to John 12: 1-6 and it talks about Mary pouring expensive oils on Jesus and Judas protested because he was a thief. Judas followed Jesus for many years without giving his heart to Jesus. This left Judas wide open for demon possession. The other disciples had times of weakened character, but the difference was their heart attitude towards Christ Jesus. In Luke 22:4 it tells how Judas went to the chief priests and discussed how he might betray Jesus. Who do you think really discussed how to betray Jesus “then satan entered Judas” your right satan. Satan methodically tries to get anyone he can to do his will. Eph 6: 11-12 tells us to put on the full armor of God so you can take up your stand against the devils schemes. We do not struggle against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, and against the powers of the dark world. What exposes darkness, you got it light. For your sake do not just sit in the chairs at church get involved with Christ on a personal level. We cannot just simply think we are okay because we rub shoulders with Christ Jesus. We need that personal love relationship with Jesus. He desires that and satan hates it but again darkness is exposed by light and if we are filled with the light of Christ, satan has no place to hide and will be exposed every time he comes near us. God bless and have a great day. I encourage everyone to get into the Word of God it is living and every time you pick it up God will reveal something new to you.

Israel

Harold and I are feeling like we are called to go to Israel in 2010. Not sure how that is going to happen unless there is a big change in our finances. I do know that God does not give a desire to do something unless He has already made a way for it to happen.
I was reading in Luke about keeping your lamp lit and being ready for the return of our Master. I was thinking, what does that look like and I thought about when one of the kids went out and you leave the light on for them and wait up for their return even if your in bed you keep one eye open and listen intently for their return. I think that is what God means by keeping our lamps let. He says that we will not know the time of His return and He also says that when He finds you watching for Him that He will dress Himself to serve and He will have you recline at the table and will serve you. I wonder what that will be like. I know that there are times when I get angry or frustrated with life, then I wonder what that will look like to Him if He were to show up on the door step at that time. God is so good to us but He also stands on His word.
I am not sure what that has to do with Israel, but it is what came to my mind while I was typing. Go figure He would give me a puzzle like this to think on. God bless have a great day!!

Royalty


You are a Princess clothed in
Jesus’ majesty given at the cross
Heirs to His throne
Is your destiny

You have the rights
Of the Royal Family
Clothed in a majestic gown
Come enjoy you Kingdom

Take hold of the Kingdom
Spread your wings
Share His Love through your beauty
The world awaits you on your Coronation day

Your life is in harmony with the King
Walk in the purple robe of righteousness
Given by your Father
And paid for by Jesus Christ

You are Royalty!

I guess I wonder what does being royalty really feel like. Life gets to be so lifey that sometimes we forget who we really are and what it is really all about. I have this friend that says she puts on a happy face while at work but then when she gets to her car or home she has a hard time and feels overwhelmed by life and what has happened in hers. Boy that sounds like a lot of us. There are times when it seems like what is going on is just to much to take. But what does the King of Kings say about that.
Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4

One of the promises that the King has given me as part of the Royal Family is that God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

I want to learn to live like the daughter of the most high. I want to be able to claim my birth right that Jesus died for. I want the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,to guard my heart and mind through Christ Jesus.

I know that this is easier said then done but just knowing that I have a God given right to wear the Purple robe of righteousness and walk with my head held high proclaiming the work of my Father through Jesus Christ will make it all worth while.

My husbands new saying is No rain, No rainbow. I think we are the pots of gold at the end of the rainbow for God. He has given His most precious gift for all of us and we need to know that He loves us right where we are and that is why He has made a way for each of us to be in the Royal Family.

Dad's Excitement

My son just called and he was so excited that Kendra Lynn my little one year old grand daughter just said "I love you" for the first time. He called earlier today excited because she said I poo poo and had a dirty dipper. Oh the joys of parenthood. As I was listening to Nathan's excitement I thought about how God must feel the first time He hears us say "I love you" or "I poo poo" when we sin and He has to wipe us clean.
I am so blessed to have a Father God who loves me so much that He made a way for me to get clean before Him and to be privileged enough to say "I love you Daddy" and know that He loves me back. I bet He calls all the angles and tells them " guess what Cherylynn just said "I love you" to Me.
Kind of an exciting concept isn't it. It makes me think about Rahab a common prostitute and how excited God must have been when she turned her life over to Him, thanks to the spies being obedient to God. He was so excited that He made her part of His Sons family line.
Just a little thought for the day:
I believe that God is still going to the streets to find drug addicts, prostitutes, homeless, helpless people to show them the way to salvation. Without the spies, Rahab may never have known how to save herself. Who does God want you to share Him with? It could be a government official, prostitute, a banker,or a homeless teen. Be ready to tell others about Christ. God is preparing their heart right now to receive His message from you. I know for me, I don't want to miss a chance to be part of God's plan.