New Year...New Blog Doo

In the early morning hour before I awoke yesterday, I found myself inquiring of the Lord about this blog. I was laying out the reasons I had started it, and asked "Lord, do I continue?" He said "YES...this blog is for you"...At that I awoke, and it tickled me, that I was actually holding a conversation with Him and I wasn't even awake. It makes me smile to know that blogging with other wonderful Christian sisters is really edifying the LORD and encouraging each other and He's all for that!

So upon hearing the Good News...I thought I'd try something alittle different, alittle organization..or so we'll see. There is a new page for Prayers, Thankful Thursdays and Scripture Memory where I will post pertaining to the titles. If your looking for new posts check the tab at the top.

Thanks for sharpening my iron, and I look forward to an amazing year with the LORD and you in 2011.

Thankful Thursday and Scripture Memory 12-16-10

I lift up my grateful heart, because counting my blessings keeps me focused on the RIGHT things. Remember to count them everyday. This week join Iris and share in the thankfulness.

I am blessed by sharing scripture memory, and my new verse is:

Ps. 18:28 You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light

I am blessed to learn that Beth Moore will be doing her scripture memory on her blog , beginning in January. It is the most incredible thing when many hundreds join in and post their verse; talk about filling up on some good stuff, by the time you are done with one page of comments your mind is totally renewed!

The Lord blessed my socks off on Monday during our Christmas luncheon at work with my biblestudy sista's. He gave me an idea for simple gifts for the 7 of them, but I kept thinking it was corny...and actually put off getting them ready until Sunday..and when I pulled them out..I was blown away...it was totally of HIM and I HAD to do it. I still wondered up until the moment I handed them out... but He moved, tears flowed, and I was in AWE. WOW does He ever have the best ideas! Thank you Jesus for blessing me by allowing me to partner with you!

Tuesday night was my granddaughters first Orchestra concert. They have only been playing for 4mos. and we were totally amazed! 260 stringed instruments...all in perfect timing and rhythm...Amazed I tell you! She was beaming on stage, she plays the Bass. I was wiping the tears and so was my daughter!! Proud moments!! Thank you Jesus for incredible Orchestra teachers!!

Thank you Jesus for good news for several of those on my prayer list, Connie is doing very well since her surgery! Thank you for hearing our prayers.

Thank you Jesus for blessing me with a man so SWEET! Thank you for allowing Him to experience YOU talking directly to Him. He was so stunned, He laughed out loud, and when he got home..He had to run it by me to get my thoughts...I said "That is SOOOO GOD!"

Thank you Jesus for the midnight phone call..the prayer offered up in faith for the one on the phone - Break the chains, heal the burns, clear the lungs..set her free to worship and follow hard after you LORD. Thank you Jesus for the words to calm her heart!

Jesus...YOU ROCK! You are MY ROCK and I will give you PRAISE FOREVER!! Thank you Jesus for blessing us that we can bless others.

Storming the Heavens in prayer for Connie

I belong to the same church as Connie’s mom and sister, and I told Diana (Connie's Mom) I would ask you all for a prayer. I emailed Edie http://richgift.blogspot.com/
She designed this beautiful prayer button on my side bar -grab the code if you would like to add it to your blog to remember to lift Connie in prayer. Edie is so talented, and gracious to share her work, thank you Edie!

Connie just found out she has stage 3 breast cancer – the aggressive kind, and Monday 12/6 she goes in for a radical mastectomy. She just started a blog to keep us updated - read more here:
http://www.connie-duncan.blogspot.com/

Six weeks after the surgery she will go through radiation and chemo.

Heavenly Father,

Lord, I lift Connie to you, I ask for your peace to flow over her as she awaits your healing. I ask that you would give her a deep knowing, that you are with her through it all. Father your word says in Isa. 45: 2-3 I will go before you and will level the mountains, I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name! Lord I pray Connie collects the treasures you will show her, and store them up in her heart. Light her way, march out and triumph over the enemy...Heal her completely. Lord Nothing is too hard for you!
In Jesus Name I pray. AMEN.

Thankful Thursday 12-02-10

As another Thursday comes to a close, I lift up my grateful heart, because counting my blessings I find when I am through, there's no reason at all to complain or feel blue. I pray I remember to count them everyday. This week join Iris in all her busyness and Thankfulness...

• This week the count was in from the Chili cookoff...over $10K raised for Toys 4 Tots in one day....AWESOME...thank you Jesus for the out pouring!
• I'm thankful for an idea birthed on the snowy day last Christmas...a large coffee can, coins all year and a family the Lord pointed to in August. We shopped last weekend for this family and last night wrapped all the things. The joy of Giving....Thank you Jesus!
• I'm thankful for the wonderful L.O.N.G weekend away from work, time spent with my family and time to start preparing for Christmas!
• I'm thankful for the empty coffee can tonight...hmmm, I think Jesus is smiling, I think we'll do it again!
• I am thankful for where the Lord brought me from...amazed by His mercy, astounded by His grace...Come and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me! Ps. 66:16
  

Scripture Memory 2010 - Dec. 1

Scripture memory illuminates Jesus...The WORD...God breathed, breath of life, living, active, powerful voice of God. It is relevant, it revives my thinking and keeps my feet from slipping. He teaches me things about His character, His ways, His extravagant love for me and those who turn to Him. He's compassionate, and lavishes His love and protection on His children.

For the next 15 days I will set my sights on memorizing Psalms 36:9

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light

Jesus, Lord I thank you for your WORD, it is life to me. Thank you for illuminating who you are and how much you love those who love you. Shine your light on us to show us the WAY, for in you is LIFE....help me to remain in your love, and help me to reflect your image..that others see more of you and less of me. In Jesus name I pray. Amen