The joy that I've been overwhelmed with for the past week has been remarkable. When speaking with one of my friends tonight, I spoke of this joy and explained that it is surmountable for any human to feel on their own... I can only contribute it to the Lord in this time of my life. As I work, learn, play, grow, and fellowship with other people (Christians and those needing Jesus), I patiently share this joy.
The challenge to myself and anyone needing a breath of fresh air (seems crazy--but)- continue to pray for the fresh dose of God's love everyday. Deeper than we can even imagine is a love that is richer and more fulfilling than most things we've ever tasted. The flavor and taste lingers on forever...Christ's blood was responsible for it. The way Christ renewed himself everyday is the very example for us to follow. I know that sometimes the daily tasks of work, school, and chores get so daunting, but there is HOPE....and everlasting joy that comes with the fullness of the Lord.
How far can we take Christ in 2010? Or rather how far can Christ take us? Phil 2:9-11 Every knee will bow and every tongue confess...that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
a friday...
after a week of so many happenings, it's hard to believe that i made it through. short-staffed, state reviewed, illness running rampid, ....even forgetting to eat lunch... i just sing praises to the one and only Jesus Christ for the strength that i never have, but he has given to me.
things that made me smile today:
1. well, this was last night, but i wore my hairnet almost half-way home before i realized it. haha. lunch lady hannah for you.
2. found out that one of my staff passed his driving test! woohoo. i am so proud of you!
3. heard that snow is coming
4. wendy lynne is coming in a week to TX!
5. mom and me are spending the day together tomorrow, and that always makes for a better friday.
6. precious james, snuggled up to me as i was staying with him, and he said (as he played his DS), ms hannah, i am so comfy snuggled up under your arm. don't move. and give me more of that blanket.
the Lord is doing great things. please know, that if you are reading this and a believer, you are called to share this love with everyone you meet. if you have not yet, accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior, He died for your very sins, was raised from the dead, and the mystery of his life is that he did it for free...no works/acts/doings will ever be enough. he asks only for us to love, and serve him and share his love with others. may His Word be heard throughout the nations.
things that made me smile today:
1. well, this was last night, but i wore my hairnet almost half-way home before i realized it. haha. lunch lady hannah for you.
2. found out that one of my staff passed his driving test! woohoo. i am so proud of you!
3. heard that snow is coming
4. wendy lynne is coming in a week to TX!
5. mom and me are spending the day together tomorrow, and that always makes for a better friday.
6. precious james, snuggled up to me as i was staying with him, and he said (as he played his DS), ms hannah, i am so comfy snuggled up under your arm. don't move. and give me more of that blanket.
the Lord is doing great things. please know, that if you are reading this and a believer, you are called to share this love with everyone you meet. if you have not yet, accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior, He died for your very sins, was raised from the dead, and the mystery of his life is that he did it for free...no works/acts/doings will ever be enough. he asks only for us to love, and serve him and share his love with others. may His Word be heard throughout the nations.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Passion, Mystery, and then...
I am reminded the importance of the light Jesus has brought into our lives, as saved ones that He calls His own. This verse really spoke to me, because He states to have nothing to do with the darkness. There have been various things that have happened to me in my 23 years of living that I throw off- to get out of the darkness. As I move through life now- presently- I live each day as it is. I want that light that no one on earth can offer. The peace that passes understanding. And for Him to say, "well done, my good and faithful servant."
Ephesians 5:8-16
For you were once darkness but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of the light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: Wake up, O sleeper, Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
wake up and let the light shine on you and your world today.
Ephesians 5:8-16
For you were once darkness but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of the light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: Wake up, O sleeper, Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
wake up and let the light shine on you and your world today.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Seize Each Opportunity
I have been reading a devo book called, Come Away My Beloved. Within the book (p 122), there is an entry titled, Seize Each Opportunity. It reads:
Behold, as the lilies of the field, and as the grass, so your life is but for a season.
Yes, though you flourish in health, yet your time is short.
You have no sure promise of tomorrow.
Therefore live each day as though it were your last.
Seize each opportunity, knowing that it may be the last.
For it is certainly true that no situation presents itself twice the same. The opportunities of today are not those of tomorrow.
Do not live as though they might be repeated.
Do not fail to enter every open door, or be held back by a feeling of unreadiness. I Myself am your preparation.
I will give you the needed grace and wisdom for each moment as it comes, and you will rejoice in the victory. For I will overcome timidity, and I Myself will displace inadequacy.
This is My work. I will do it Myself through you if you allow yourself to be a channel for the flow of My Spirit.
For I Myself am the life. I Myself am your wisdom and your strength, even as I am your joy and your peace.
I am your victory. My word is power, because My word is Spirit and Truth.
Do not bear needless burdens. They will only press upon your spirit and interfere wtih my movings. Much remains to be accomplished.
Linger not over what appears to be an unfinished case. Pass on. My spirit will continue to strive though you give no further thought. In this way your mind shall be kept free and your path open, an it shall always be a new way.
Keep moving always, and from life to life I will accomplish My purpose.
And know that as I work, all things work together, ao that there is gathering strength, and there shall be glorious consummation. Praise God!
If this speaks to the hearts and lives of people, His people, we WILL do something about it. We will always allow the spirit to love us unconditionally...no matter what the circumstances are, whether we have money or no money, whether we have health or lack of, whether we are the best at something or the worst...God's will always prevails. Always. So, let His mercy fall on us today. Let His words be a lamp unto your body. Seize each opportunity because He knows the path ahead.
Amen.
Behold, as the lilies of the field, and as the grass, so your life is but for a season.
Yes, though you flourish in health, yet your time is short.
You have no sure promise of tomorrow.
Therefore live each day as though it were your last.
Seize each opportunity, knowing that it may be the last.
For it is certainly true that no situation presents itself twice the same. The opportunities of today are not those of tomorrow.
Do not live as though they might be repeated.
Do not fail to enter every open door, or be held back by a feeling of unreadiness. I Myself am your preparation.
I will give you the needed grace and wisdom for each moment as it comes, and you will rejoice in the victory. For I will overcome timidity, and I Myself will displace inadequacy.
This is My work. I will do it Myself through you if you allow yourself to be a channel for the flow of My Spirit.
For I Myself am the life. I Myself am your wisdom and your strength, even as I am your joy and your peace.
I am your victory. My word is power, because My word is Spirit and Truth.
Do not bear needless burdens. They will only press upon your spirit and interfere wtih my movings. Much remains to be accomplished.
Linger not over what appears to be an unfinished case. Pass on. My spirit will continue to strive though you give no further thought. In this way your mind shall be kept free and your path open, an it shall always be a new way.
Keep moving always, and from life to life I will accomplish My purpose.
And know that as I work, all things work together, ao that there is gathering strength, and there shall be glorious consummation. Praise God!
If this speaks to the hearts and lives of people, His people, we WILL do something about it. We will always allow the spirit to love us unconditionally...no matter what the circumstances are, whether we have money or no money, whether we have health or lack of, whether we are the best at something or the worst...God's will always prevails. Always. So, let His mercy fall on us today. Let His words be a lamp unto your body. Seize each opportunity because He knows the path ahead.
Amen.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Back Up
I'm back up.
Sometimes it takes falling flat on my face before the heavenly Father to learn that living is a blessing.
Much has happened in the past couple of weeks.
1) starter went out in car
2) house broken into and purse, camera, and laptop stolen
3) car overheating
But in it all, there's a blessing.
Spoke to my sweet friend Wendy today. She and her husband just moved to CO. She's working on great things for the Lord there. I love hearing how God's passion and love spread across the world.
For God so Loved the world, that He gave His one and only son, that whosoever believes in Him, will have EVERLASTING LIFE. John 3:16
Sometimes it takes falling flat on my face before the heavenly Father to learn that living is a blessing.
Much has happened in the past couple of weeks.
1) starter went out in car
2) house broken into and purse, camera, and laptop stolen
3) car overheating
But in it all, there's a blessing.
Spoke to my sweet friend Wendy today. She and her husband just moved to CO. She's working on great things for the Lord there. I love hearing how God's passion and love spread across the world.
For God so Loved the world, that He gave His one and only son, that whosoever believes in Him, will have EVERLASTING LIFE. John 3:16
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