We are an independent lot on the whole, us humans. We like to feel that we can handle all that needs to be handled without help, thank you very much. From the time we are very little toddlers we state, "I do it!".:)
However there comes a time in each and every life that we realize we have hit a brick wall. Some of us hit more than one. We toss, we turn, we make this plan and that plan and on the whole end up in a royal mess. There is one who grieves with you. There is one who sees the pain of your finances, health, marriage, life... He waits to help us but we tie His hands because of 'I do it!' Is. 58:9 states,' then shall you call, and the Lord shall answer; you shall cry and He will say, Here I am." He is ready, willing and able to help his children. Those blood bought, redeemed children who cry out to their Heavenly Father and His precious son. So my fellow followers of Christ don't reside in confusion, despair and pain. Call out to your Heavenly Father to come and the answer-'Here I am.'
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Oh did I say that...
It has been a week since I last posted on the blog page. I don't want to to just post anything so I can say I posted something. So if it seems that some times I post less often or more often that is why.crr
OH did I say that!
Have you ever had cross words with someone and wish you had just kept your mouth shut? I know I have. Have you ever tried to reason with someone and end up in a verbal war? Again, I know I have. What is the solution. For years I feared being taken advantage of, of someone getting one up on me and this lead to some rather heated confrontations. I have learn a thing or two and although I still forget myself, as the saying goes, once in awhile I have discovered a thing or two. One thing I have learned is if you have boundaries and are consistent in keeping them, then people are less likely to cross them. If you are consistent they learn that you really don't appreciate behaviors and if they are right minded and not just out to trouble any and or everyone they will respect those boundaries. This can be done without being a hard case yourself.(more later.) But you always run into those who are full of anger, pain, hurt or hate if not all of the above and reason does not work with such as those. What to do? That is one of the second lessons I have learned. Both lessons are based on a scripture in Proverbs. Proverbs 15:1- A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
About the first lesson I have learned. If you are dealing with someone who is a reasonable person you will be able to say in a kind way, " I am uncomfortable with x,yz" and if needed explain why. First you are not accusing them of wrong doing(even if they are line crossing.) You are taking responsibility by saying." I am". This does not work with an enraged person. Many times when some acts ugly we want to respond in kind. Just say to yourself," SOFT ANSWER< SOFT ANSWER"..lol. It is not always easy but sometimes an, " I am sorry you feel that way or I am not going to argue about this,' Then walk away. I remember a time when my husband and I had went to a new store and shopped. We had just finished unloading our shopping cart. We had run into one of my husbands cousins and were standing around visiting with him.Before I go any farther, we really should have put our cart up for someone else to use, but be that as it may, IT WAS OUR CART,anyway, this woman comes out of her car with a toddler in her arms and began to swear at us. " I need that GD cart!" at the top of her voice. Well in times past I wouldn't have been balanced. However when God does a work he does it well. I and my husband while shocked and the anger and hate pouring off this woman, were able BY THE GRACE OF GOD to respond with a soft answer. "OH, I am sorry here let us help you get the baby in the seat." Did we owe her help? no, Did we owe her an apology? No but the result is she literally stuttered to a stop and conviction fell and you could see it in her face.The icing, tee hee, was when I was able to say with peace in my heart, "God bless you , you have a good day now." If you could have seen her face you would never doubt the scripture again."A soft answer turns away wrath."
OH did I say that!
Have you ever had cross words with someone and wish you had just kept your mouth shut? I know I have. Have you ever tried to reason with someone and end up in a verbal war? Again, I know I have. What is the solution. For years I feared being taken advantage of, of someone getting one up on me and this lead to some rather heated confrontations. I have learn a thing or two and although I still forget myself, as the saying goes, once in awhile I have discovered a thing or two. One thing I have learned is if you have boundaries and are consistent in keeping them, then people are less likely to cross them. If you are consistent they learn that you really don't appreciate behaviors and if they are right minded and not just out to trouble any and or everyone they will respect those boundaries. This can be done without being a hard case yourself.(more later.) But you always run into those who are full of anger, pain, hurt or hate if not all of the above and reason does not work with such as those. What to do? That is one of the second lessons I have learned. Both lessons are based on a scripture in Proverbs. Proverbs 15:1- A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
About the first lesson I have learned. If you are dealing with someone who is a reasonable person you will be able to say in a kind way, " I am uncomfortable with x,yz" and if needed explain why. First you are not accusing them of wrong doing(even if they are line crossing.) You are taking responsibility by saying." I am". This does not work with an enraged person. Many times when some acts ugly we want to respond in kind. Just say to yourself," SOFT ANSWER< SOFT ANSWER"..lol. It is not always easy but sometimes an, " I am sorry you feel that way or I am not going to argue about this,' Then walk away. I remember a time when my husband and I had went to a new store and shopped. We had just finished unloading our shopping cart. We had run into one of my husbands cousins and were standing around visiting with him.Before I go any farther, we really should have put our cart up for someone else to use, but be that as it may, IT WAS OUR CART,anyway, this woman comes out of her car with a toddler in her arms and began to swear at us. " I need that GD cart!" at the top of her voice. Well in times past I wouldn't have been balanced. However when God does a work he does it well. I and my husband while shocked and the anger and hate pouring off this woman, were able BY THE GRACE OF GOD to respond with a soft answer. "OH, I am sorry here let us help you get the baby in the seat." Did we owe her help? no, Did we owe her an apology? No but the result is she literally stuttered to a stop and conviction fell and you could see it in her face.The icing, tee hee, was when I was able to say with peace in my heart, "God bless you , you have a good day now." If you could have seen her face you would never doubt the scripture again."A soft answer turns away wrath."
Thursday, July 7, 2011
God alone
God alone is worthy of Praise. God alone is the way. He sent His Son to make a way for us to reconciled to Him. He has loved us and wooed us with a love divine. He is beauty personified. I want to take a moment today not to preach but to praise. I love Him and He is worthy. Holy is His name. Won't you come and join with me thanking God alone for all He has done? His Son paid a price to make us one with God and Son. He paid the price for sin and made a way for us to have access to the most wonderful Father. He supplies our needs by his riches and gives us a life of abundance. HE is all in all. I want to thank you Father for you are worthy of praise. I want to thank You Father for you have made the way, I want to thank you Father for you are ...I love you.
Monday, July 4, 2011
July 4th
Today is the celebration of our nation and freedom. Many of us have the day off from work, picnics , fireworks and as the saying goes,'plenty of sun and fun.' Freedom what a wonderful thing. Being as this is a holiday I will keep this short and sweet. We want, need and desire freedom. We many times feel like a slave in life. Even when we have things going our way we really, if we are honest are waiting for the proverbial other shoe to drop. But there is a freedom that is guaranteed it is promised in John 8:36-Therefore if th Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. Freedom from sin! Free to recieve the love of God..Let freedom ring.
Friday, July 1, 2011
LOVE IS....
LOVE IS---Life
On the
Vine
Eternally...(Jesus said, " I AM the vine , ye are the branches)
ARE YOU TAPPED INTO THE VINE?
On the
Vine
Eternally...(Jesus said, " I AM the vine , ye are the branches)
ARE YOU TAPPED INTO THE VINE?
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