"human understanding is not necessary for spiritual obedience"
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Food for Thought Tuesday
Do you fear God?
Not in a scared way, but in a reverent-full of awe way?
I am finding that if I truly viewed Him in that way I would find myself seeking His presence more, desiring a true relationship with Him. I find instead that I often disrespect Him by being too busy, too tired, too caught up in my life and my issues. I say I desire to know Him and to be in His presence and yet I put Him off and in that alone I do not fear Him. If I truly took the time to grasp who He is and what He is doing around me I would be falling all over myself to get in His presence. He is God, LORD, Savior, Alpha and Omega, the King of kings, Creator, Father, GOD!
What about you? Do you fear God? What is it that is holding you back?
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Today I am Thankful for...
...Austin, a friend of Alex's who has been fighting a third round of cancer, had a scan today. All that was found a spec. The doctor's are calling it a phenomenon. I know that it is the healing power of God. So many friends and families have gathered around Austin and his family during the past few months and it is amazing to see God work through them. God is good-ALL THE TIME.
...the sounds of my kids. I love to hear the sounds of them playing together outside. The sounds of Emma repeating whatever Dora or Diego are repeating. The laughter as they are being tickled or chased by daddy. Their sweet voices as they pray.
...the sounds of fall. There is something musical about hearing the wind through the leaves that are turning colors. It is a great sound to fall asleep to, like I did last night. I was realizing that the wind in the leaves truly sounds different in the fall. It's a beautiful song.
...a night away with my husband. After Alex plays his first football game on Saturday, Aaron and I are headed to Indy for the night. We will be attending the Kenny Chesney concert and will get to eat out and sleep in a hotel, all stuff that we don't tend to do with the children in tow. I am looking forward to enjoying my husband's friendship this weekend.
...the sounds of my kids. I love to hear the sounds of them playing together outside. The sounds of Emma repeating whatever Dora or Diego are repeating. The laughter as they are being tickled or chased by daddy. Their sweet voices as they pray.
...the sounds of fall. There is something musical about hearing the wind through the leaves that are turning colors. It is a great sound to fall asleep to, like I did last night. I was realizing that the wind in the leaves truly sounds different in the fall. It's a beautiful song.
...a night away with my husband. After Alex plays his first football game on Saturday, Aaron and I are headed to Indy for the night. We will be attending the Kenny Chesney concert and will get to eat out and sleep in a hotel, all stuff that we don't tend to do with the children in tow. I am looking forward to enjoying my husband's friendship this weekend.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Thought for the day
I have been re-reading Romans lately. As I got up this morning and drove into work this verse is the verse that popped into my mind. I only wish I had my camera. Gorgeous is the only way to describe this crisp sunny morning.
Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Remember
9/11
These numbers, this date is seared into our brains as a fateful day when tragedy struck our land. Evil men took down buildings with planes, and with those buildings and planes the lives of many people were lost.
But today as I think back, I remember the good out of that day. I remember the families that gathered together "just because" and the strangers that gathered to pray and give blood. I remember the heroes that gave their lives so more would live. I remember the stories of "I was supposed to be on that flight" or "I was running late to work." I remember the churches that were filled. The people who cried out for hope and peace and found them in Christ. The patriotism that stirred once again. The days of peace we have had since then.
Many tears will be shed today in remembrance, many prayers will be lifted for those whose lives will never be the same. But as we remember, let us also remember the blessings of God that were given to us because of 9/11.
These numbers, this date is seared into our brains as a fateful day when tragedy struck our land. Evil men took down buildings with planes, and with those buildings and planes the lives of many people were lost.
But today as I think back, I remember the good out of that day. I remember the families that gathered together "just because" and the strangers that gathered to pray and give blood. I remember the heroes that gave their lives so more would live. I remember the stories of "I was supposed to be on that flight" or "I was running late to work." I remember the churches that were filled. The people who cried out for hope and peace and found them in Christ. The patriotism that stirred once again. The days of peace we have had since then.
Many tears will be shed today in remembrance, many prayers will be lifted for those whose lives will never be the same. But as we remember, let us also remember the blessings of God that were given to us because of 9/11.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Today I am Thankful for...
...the way God works. It never ceases to amaze me that when God is teaching me something it is an often repeated theme in my life. A few weeks ago I blogged about God stirring in our hearts and that we were waiting on Him to reveal his plan to us. Over the past few weeks God has been revealing Himself and His plan to us, but instead of having our focus be on where we are going, our focus is being continually brought to the present time. God is desiring that we know Him today, that we listen to the Holy Spirit's promptings for today and leave tomorrow in His hands. Does this mean there won't be changes? We don't know, but we know who does and we will continue to trust Him.
...God turning our ashes into beauty. I am working on a post that will include a video from an interview I did for our pastor's series on forgiveness. I have received such amazing feedback and two weeks later, people are still contacting me. God has used an awful situation to bring glory to Himself. Tune in later for the video.
...God turning our ashes into beauty. I am working on a post that will include a video from an interview I did for our pastor's series on forgiveness. I have received such amazing feedback and two weeks later, people are still contacting me. God has used an awful situation to bring glory to Himself. Tune in later for the video.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Today I am Thankful for...
...Jackson Dean.
Today he is 8 years old. Where has the time gone?!
These are just a few reasons that I am thankful for Jackson. When he is away from the family there is an energy that is missing and while sometimes we would love to be able to tame it,we never want to be without it. Jackson is such a blessing and we praise God for him and all that he will accomplish.
Today he is 8 years old. Where has the time gone?!
Here are a few of the reasons I am thankful for Jack:
his smile (that lights up his whole face)
his tender love for those that are younger
his passion for animals
his adventurous spirit (even if he does try to go to Africa)
his desire to learn
his drive to do things right
his love for his family
his ability to make me laugh
his good manners
his giving/sharing attitude
These are just a few reasons that I am thankful for Jackson. When he is away from the family there is an energy that is missing and while sometimes we would love to be able to tame it,we never want to be without it. Jackson is such a blessing and we praise God for him and all that he will accomplish.
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