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Monday, September 21, 2009

Redeemed

Redeemed by what?

Today in my readings there is discovery of redemption. Here is what came to mind. Redeemed.

Rather deep really in the recesses of our mind. How? When? WHY ~ Redeemed?

"My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you- I, whom you have redeemed." Psalm71:23 "Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion. Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's." Psalm 103:2-5 "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.' He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit." Galatians 3:13-14

Some of may ask what is redeem? It is to purchase back; to regain; to ransom; to deliver from sin; to make good; to recover - REDEEM=Salvation= a preservation from destruction; deliverance, that is redemption.

When I look at the girls and raising them I know Jesus Christ died for them to bring them a life Full of all that is beyond their imagination. To buy them back. He is loaning them to Kent and I for a short time but ultimately he has paid too high a price for them. He paid it all in FULL! He is preserving them from destruction, to deliver them free from sin and to choose a life in Him! He will regain them, my job is to give them fully over to him and I do. I LOVE them with all that I have! To protect them from the world and it's luring as best as we can - But he ultimately LOVES them so deeply that he has REDEEMED them. After all, he gave them in our care, so that we could show them - His redeeming way so that they would see him clearly if they choose to do so.

Mya, Tia, Faith, Emily & Hadassah ~ I LOVE You richly but HE LOVES you as your REDEEMER. I give you to him today and forever more, because I love you enough to set you free in HIS arms!

With all my Love - Mommy

Sunday, September 20, 2009

XC PR

Again another good day to RUN! We awake and leave by 6:30 to get onto the journey and be there in plenty of time to stretch, set up the TEAM TENT, and get ready for the event at hand.

Great running weather, fans, family, photos! Runners, walking, jogging, breaking at the Johnny's, testing the course. Cleats on the tarmac like nails clicking in a low rhythmic chant. Laughter, whispers, chanting teams in the distance.

To see an athlete is like watching an animal anticipating a good run to find their pray. In the coolness of the morning when the fog is hoovering over the Jacomo Lake like wisps of breath blown from a living create waiting for the sun to warm the air. Fishermen standing and casting their reels awaiting the catch of the day. The silhouette is very picturesque. Why didn't the camera sit close to my side?

XC runners anticipating the drive to do their best, possibly even PRing. Third meet of the year. How will the team do?

This course has always been one of my favorites. The terrain is full of adventure. Hadassah, Kent and I are eager to cheer her on once again. How will she do?

Oh my she is doing great! Relaxed . . . maybe even rejuvenated. Her eyes show something different . . . She is pushing herself particularly different then the other two meets this year. She was in the top twenty!

Great Job sweetheart YOU DID IT!!! Will you PR? Will You medal?

Keep it Up - We do believe in YOU!!!

Friday, September 18, 2009

Why?

Yes . . . why?

This is Shawn & Susan Inchaustigui. Susan was in our first ministry as a youth and her life led her to a bible college where she met her husband. Through their training God has called them to go to Mexico near Mexico City to serve as missionaries.

Susan is another dear saint that is special to the "Klundt" family.

God is so good ALL the TIME. So good that we were able to see her grow in Jesus Christ, marry a very godly young man, and grow their family for the field to work with the Mexican people.

Shawn, her husband, grew up in Mexico City where his parents are currently missionaries for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Until, I believe, he went to the United States of America to be educated and prepare to minister the gospel as a missionary. They have three special children; a daughter and two sons. They have been preparing to work a life along with the indigenous people of Mexico for years. As of September 18 they are now on the soil that they have been preparing their family for.

Will you please keep them in your prayers? For language school and transition in a new culture for all of them, especially for Susan and their babies who are experiencing this for the first time.

Why ask Why when the Lord has called you and prepared you for the KINGDOM?

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Stepping out on FAITH once again

Have you ever done something by stepping out on Faith
and began the RIDE of who knows what?

That is what Kent & I have been going through with many things.

Vision for our home, and our body.
In the next few weeks, months, year, years a thought process.
How to lead with the God given abilities, and grow others
whether our girls, or the body we've been blessed with; to
depend ON GOD and not themselves.

Because when we as humans depend on ourselves
we become bankrupt, figuratively speaking.
It really is ALL about the Lord and fully stepping
out in FAITH to follow HIS leading.
Stepping out like that requires . . . risks.

The things of God rarely make sense.
He prompts us, tugs at our heart strings, and then WAITS.

Stepping out like a rock climber gripping each step with
the unknown of what will come next, but very sure in the one
whom your secured to. Knowing that you are protected yet
you need to pull on the rope to go on. There come moments
when we want to rely only on our self, getting stuck.
What will we do next? How? When? What if?
And when you are asked to trust it becomes sometimes a
war of thought & action.

Well . . . one of those moments came up in our lives again.
Let go of OUR SELF - trust and LET GO of what we think
we are in total control of. We wrestled, we contemplate,
we prayed, we then submitted - two days later after that
"STEPPING OUT IN FAITH" we were blessed once again
with an unexplainable, uncomprehending blessing.

Stepping out in FAITH is definitely much more precious and
unexplainable. The dividends are very rewarding. Why?
Only He can answer but there is peace knowing He is in control.

I've seen it over and over again and it continually takes my breathe
away - The AWE of AWESOME, The realization that Nothing else can
take the place of YOU (Lord) NOTHING!

Let's continue to go Walking together! Our steps together . . . I
Love it now and just like it all began in Colorado when we walked together
so many years ago. I love smelling you, feeling you and being
very real and transparent with you - Nothing surpasses that time.
Thank - YOU . . . Again. Just grab my hand when I do ask,
"Where are we walking TODAY?" :-)