Thought provoking

Interesting and thought provoking. I love what I do for a living however, this year it has been a struggle because it is all about perspectives. Oh . . . . Like . . . . the incredible reliving the past in a new set of soft souled shoes.

Let me explain. I remember fresh out of college and ready to turn the world upside down only for the AWESOME Lord of all creation to allow us to be put on a T I M E constraint on HIS clock of no time really. :-) 2 years of corresponding in written form, many phone calls and messages (a moment when cell phones where in suitcases and magnetic antennas to attach to your vehicles roof or trunk) left on answering machines, and continual waiting a call to come through our literal phone line to employ us for ministry. Then when the "call" did arrive when after anticipation and preparations were finalizing to go east. Perspiration & realization therefore drawn to our knees, we were granted the decision of going south instead - in faith to reside temporarily and intern a summer awaiting a vote to accept us full time in the fall 3 months later. During that early move Jehovah opened our womb and different prayers - the calling to be a "homemaker" one income family. Both moves were found in continual rooted faith supplication - PRAYER. The best calling we answered to both. Ministry and preparations for a family based on remaining home with the child who had been given from Heaven when it arrived knowing full well that HE would provide.

Now 17 1/2 years later . . . The wonderful blessing returns; the souls of my shoes, proverbially speaking, are a bit more worn with experience but the same joy of AWE! Many prayers, body aches literally ;-p, and the growth of new life granted once more leaves me in a joy of perplexity. May this child and I remain home together (once again for me) to answer what I believe to be a woman's highest calling and responsibility- THE RAISING OF A CHILD -?

Interesting and thought provoking. I was able to go over some fantastic curriculum preparation this week for a children's church program. the story . . . (drum roll please) . . . Genesis 18 - 19. Three very special visitors was part of the focus point. I was teaching due to a "change" in substitute teachers. All week preparing, analysing, reviewing, meditating and soaking (okay, with a bit of stress to be adequately prepared so they would remember the reality of GOD to apply to now only to have too much material and run out of time) only to have an Aha moment when it was all done. Although I am not laughing but joyously smiling, God is faithful in his promises. I know the story and so do you - he provided and blessed even when 'age' seemed "over the TOP" then. I bring this only to share that He is blessing and providing every breath that I take - while the baby growing, moving, kicking, hiccuping, stretching, etc., etc., etc., will be taken care of - and through the last six and one half months (the time when we were excitedly waken with the realization that our quiver would be full with one more ;-} little one) of intersession. The Lord has given once again - we thank him profusely and anticipate great things kingdomly speaking. We trust, we follow, we obey and I know without a shadow of doubt he is providing the means to get to raise yet once again this child while staying at home. :-)



Interesting and thought provoking - JOY.

Awed but not dismayed

"Awesome". I remember in the late 80's when a very dear couple; whom I admire their walks with Jesus Christ, spoke up and said the word "awesome" truly only belongs to GOD - The "I AM" (my input)- the Creator. I pondered that in my very young christian mind and asked for further explanation on our way to a mission in a very hot July.

To be Awed is truly a reverence that really is from the depths with in the marrow of my being and it does belong only to HIM, my Jehovah. I was so frustrated why the believers didn't rally and take a 'stand' but then after looking at Tia when she asked why does the "electoral votes out way what looks like the majority, Mom". I realized that now it was a time to talk to her about God's complete plan and he is yet in TOTAL CONTROL. We talked. Then after everyone turned in for the evening and I had reawakened - I pondered even further.

For example the control of how it is so easy to take the road that "seems" easy. How God is sovereign! "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit YOU will recognize them." (Matt. 13-16a) and "Even a child is known by his ACTIONS, by whether his conduct is PURE & RIGHT. Ears that hear and eyes that see - the LORD has made them both." (Proverbs 20:11-12) there are many things about His comfort that allows me not to be dismayed. And after early Tuesday morning I drew upon his promises. Especially since I have been in the book of Ezekiel with my daily reading (and -OUCH, Wow - very eye opening) seeing God's mighty hand. God doesn't look at the "outward" appearances as man does (nor the skin color). Praise Him for that. I say that very openly since I am a minority and not ashamed to just be HIS CHILD like many other wonderful "SAINTS" in my life all around the globe with every skin color he created!!!

So now I have a new president - elect to pray for fervently- since he is blind to TRUTH at the moment! As well as many others to come to Jesus Christ in a way that will allow the Harvest to be gathered fully during the next four years as God intends it to be. Like every where else in the Globe, where people are realizing the gospel message for the first time by the masses, God is in total control!!! This election not only effected us but the globe. Now God is AWESOME to open the opportunity we have to share the gospel through what lies ahead. Frustrated - yes. But only God is Omnipotent, Omniscient & Omnipresent and he is in complete control despite what seems different. Therefore only in Him can I be Awed but not dismayed. Reassured that he is always with his children in all circumstance. I know he knew about November 4 and the outcome to allow his children to become more focused on HIM and to know there is absolute TRUTH.

Hummmmm . . . .

How many of us look to our past of where America began and why we have been set apart?http://www.liberty.edu/media/1616/email/Chancellors.html Why do we as a nation look at our pocket book instead? Or to man? What happened? Where are we turning?

Aren't we supposed to look at that which is unseen? Hummmmm . . . .

A Day to remember

Today was such an encouraging day! Being pastor appreciation month has been encouraging through out. I have been amazed at some of the "Golden Apples" The Lord has given us to enjoy this month.

Cards, Encouraging words, meat, meals, hugs, chocolates, GC's, smiles, etc., etc., etc.,. Why does it touch me sooooo much? Because of serving the King of Kings for 20 years this past summer and this month I was able to reflect over all these years and I still have some cards, letters, gifts, pictures (AND SCRAPBOOKS) with many of YOUR heart strings connected to them!

From our first internship and ministry I still have special cards & picture from many of you tucked away and some of them are hidden with in my BIBLE and just this past week I have taken some of those out and reflected upon to warm my heart along with those we received this week. Today we had some great time reflecting with a family, laughing, sharing and being real - THAT is what ministry is all about. One note Kent & I read was very encouraging at a time that was needed the most. Satan is alive and a liar but God is the TRUTH that is AWESOME!
Kent also encouraged me just a couple of days ago with a song/video that he said he knew I would LOVE! He knows how much I have ALWAYS LOVED EYES and how fitting that an artist named Brandon Heath wrote "Give Me Your Eyes". It is so true How I beseech the Lord of Lords the "I AM" to allow me to always look into others eyes and to have HIS EYES for humanity.

I know that Kent and I were called into MINISTRY together and I believe that He called me when I was only a little girl by an "angel in disguise" HEBREWS 13:2 (my paraphrase) to follow him
with all my life. Not only do I give him my Eyes but my HEART that I may have His Heart and His Eyes to fulfill my calling to Him!

I have looked into many of your EYES and I know that GOD will do and is doing great things through you. He is calling YOU . . . Will you answer his call if you haven't already? Look into His eyes it is AMAZING to connect with him - BELIEVE ME!!! It is a road you'll never regret and an adventure you can never imagine that will effect you for all eternity. For today is "A DAY TO REMEMBER!"

Only One way

"He who guards his lips guards his life,but he who speaks rashly comes to ruin." Proverbs 13:3. Don't you wish that our candidates would keep this in mind. WE'RE DOOMED then aren't we!!!

My heart is so frustrated that we are so quick to be concerned with our economy, what we think about our leader and all his "errors" but where is the condition of our heart and soul compared to the "I AM", but what about our relationship with the Lord what is it truly like? I really believe with all my heart that we who claim to have a relationship with the Lord and Savior of the world need to truly be on our knees and beseeching HIM for everything we stand for. Because we will be having to make a stand that matters for all of eternity. I know I choose the road less traveled and I see it more each and every day of my short "misty" life but I will live here on earth as long as the good Lord wills. I will share the good news of Jesus Christ being the ONLY way to Heaven, despite that others think there are many different ways. There truly isn't "MANY WAYS" and if it costs me my very life than God be with me to fight to the end to take as many with me as possible to see the TRUTH sharing the depth of His love for all mankind, if they only by their free will choose to follow him. I heard him say, "Come, follow me!" and I am going to follow only him with every breath!

I know that I am one whom is very convicted to go before the thrown of the TRUE KING of KINGS every election year because I want a person who leans upon wisdom and discernment that truly matters. Absolute TRUTH - the word of GOD which is infallible and unmistakably INERRANT! How about you?