Happy Mothers Day to all you Awesome mothers!! You have a very important job, training up our future! May God Bless and keep you and make your paths straight to walk in His righteousness. May God make you a Blessing to your family.
I pray you will have a wonderful day!
Shari
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Never Cease Praying!
Yesterday was Our National Day of Prayer. Did you pray? I hope you did, God says, For where two or more are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst. Matthew 18:20. How many people does it take to make a church? Just two according to this verse. When a believer interacts with another, the spirit of God is present in that fellowship. God says to never cease praying, and it seems lately that I am constantly praying, when I wake up at night I'm praying, when I'm driving I'm praying, it's almost constant. Don't get me wrong I still get angry and say things I shouldn't but I immediately catch myself and am constantly repenting and asking for forgiveness. Jesus taught us how to pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed by Your name.
Your Kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
God is Jesus' father. When Jesus took our place on the cross and died for our sins, then by his shed blood we are able to call God our father, by adoption. Awesome!! I shamefully take for granted what Jesus actually did for me. He gave up his life for me (and you) so we can have a chance to be forgiven and saved from hell. It's up to us to make the decision, God doesn't force us to do what he wants, he gave us our own will to decide.
My friend, I pray today you will prayerfully make the right decision. Matthew 7:7-8 states: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Again, Awesome!
I pray for you today to be strong in the spirit and hold steadfast to his word. Hide Gods word in your heart. Be safe and strong as you go out into the world to spread the good news of Jesus Love. May God Bless and Keep You and May He Make His Face to Shine Upon You. Amen.
Shari
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed by Your name.
Your Kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
God is Jesus' father. When Jesus took our place on the cross and died for our sins, then by his shed blood we are able to call God our father, by adoption. Awesome!! I shamefully take for granted what Jesus actually did for me. He gave up his life for me (and you) so we can have a chance to be forgiven and saved from hell. It's up to us to make the decision, God doesn't force us to do what he wants, he gave us our own will to decide.
My friend, I pray today you will prayerfully make the right decision. Matthew 7:7-8 states: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Again, Awesome!
I pray for you today to be strong in the spirit and hold steadfast to his word. Hide Gods word in your heart. Be safe and strong as you go out into the world to spread the good news of Jesus Love. May God Bless and Keep You and May He Make His Face to Shine Upon You. Amen.
Shari
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tame Your Tongue!!
Good Morning! Wouldn't you know as soon as I started a blog our internet started to act up. It has been down for 2 days, I'm so sorry.
I also left out a great teacher on prophecy and the end times, Mark Hitchcock, from Edmond, Ok.
The title today says it all. This is the book I am reading and trying to apply to my life. Believe me there is no one worse than I when it comes to not being able to control what comes out of the mouth. I found this book and workbook, Tame Your Tongue in 30 days. I have already failed about a million times since I started it 2 days ago. I have stubbed my toe, tripped, ran into, dropped, spilled and anything else you can possibly think of more in the last couple of days than ever before. Of course, more cars have pulled out in front of me and gotten in front of me and gone slow when I in no way can pass ( on the way to school), it's a true test!
In Sunday School Sunday, we learned about how God inhabits our Praise, and Satan inhabits our Complaints. Satan attacks our weakness', let's pray God will strengthen our weakness'!! I have a terrible tendency to say whatever I'm thinking, which is not always good things. James 1:19,20 states, So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Also, James 3: 8-10; But no man can tame the tongue. It is unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. NKJV. Speech is a barometer of spirituality, for it reveals what is in the heart. Though small, the tongue is capable of causing great damage. The reference is not merely to profanity but also to slander. A woman who is deceitful and inconsistent toward God in her heart will also be deceitful and inconsistent in her speech. James pointed out that just as it is unnatural for a spring to send fresh and bitter water from the same opening, so it is unnatural for Christians to praise God and yet have a propensity to speak evil against others (James 3:10). The tongue can be an instrument of evil or a conduit of blessing, depending on whether or not it is harnessed by the Spirit of God ( The Woman's Study Bible). Oh My Gosh! When I think about that I want to just fall on my face and repent, and repent, and repent, and on, and on, and on!! I am so convicted!! I can't tell you how many times I have done exactly that. What a terrible example I have been for my children and my husband. What is even worse, I don't portray this in front of others, I am such a phony!! The Holy Spirit has been convicting me so much lately, when I do this I immediately feel so guilty, it nearly makes me sick. I am constantly apologizing to my children and to God. The good thing is I have become so aware of my words that I am concentrating on what comes out of my mouth. I am a slow learner, and I have finally come to the realization that all the junk that Satan has been hitting my family with, I will still trust God and still Praise Him.
I know I'm not alone, but it's so easy to believe that I am. I have started to bind Satan in Jesus Name from my tongue and thoughts, I also have prayed God will make my children forget anything I say that is not in line with his word. This may sound silly but I just do what I can and pray what I think of.
Lord, I pray today for my friends and myself that you will make us aware of the negative words we say that are not pleasing to you. Forgive us and make us good examples for our families and the others you put in our lives. Lord, I know the tongue is a two edged sword, I pray that only words that are pleasing to you and glorify you will come out of our mouths. I Love, Praise and Worship You, Lord, in Jesus Name, for You are Worthy of All our Praise and Worship. I pray these things today in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.
Have a Great Day My Friend!! Much Love, Prayers and Blessings for you and your families!!
Love,
Shari (working on my words)!
I also left out a great teacher on prophecy and the end times, Mark Hitchcock, from Edmond, Ok.
The title today says it all. This is the book I am reading and trying to apply to my life. Believe me there is no one worse than I when it comes to not being able to control what comes out of the mouth. I found this book and workbook, Tame Your Tongue in 30 days. I have already failed about a million times since I started it 2 days ago. I have stubbed my toe, tripped, ran into, dropped, spilled and anything else you can possibly think of more in the last couple of days than ever before. Of course, more cars have pulled out in front of me and gotten in front of me and gone slow when I in no way can pass ( on the way to school), it's a true test!
In Sunday School Sunday, we learned about how God inhabits our Praise, and Satan inhabits our Complaints. Satan attacks our weakness', let's pray God will strengthen our weakness'!! I have a terrible tendency to say whatever I'm thinking, which is not always good things. James 1:19,20 states, So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Also, James 3: 8-10; But no man can tame the tongue. It is unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. NKJV. Speech is a barometer of spirituality, for it reveals what is in the heart. Though small, the tongue is capable of causing great damage. The reference is not merely to profanity but also to slander. A woman who is deceitful and inconsistent toward God in her heart will also be deceitful and inconsistent in her speech. James pointed out that just as it is unnatural for a spring to send fresh and bitter water from the same opening, so it is unnatural for Christians to praise God and yet have a propensity to speak evil against others (James 3:10). The tongue can be an instrument of evil or a conduit of blessing, depending on whether or not it is harnessed by the Spirit of God ( The Woman's Study Bible). Oh My Gosh! When I think about that I want to just fall on my face and repent, and repent, and repent, and on, and on, and on!! I am so convicted!! I can't tell you how many times I have done exactly that. What a terrible example I have been for my children and my husband. What is even worse, I don't portray this in front of others, I am such a phony!! The Holy Spirit has been convicting me so much lately, when I do this I immediately feel so guilty, it nearly makes me sick. I am constantly apologizing to my children and to God. The good thing is I have become so aware of my words that I am concentrating on what comes out of my mouth. I am a slow learner, and I have finally come to the realization that all the junk that Satan has been hitting my family with, I will still trust God and still Praise Him.
I know I'm not alone, but it's so easy to believe that I am. I have started to bind Satan in Jesus Name from my tongue and thoughts, I also have prayed God will make my children forget anything I say that is not in line with his word. This may sound silly but I just do what I can and pray what I think of.
Lord, I pray today for my friends and myself that you will make us aware of the negative words we say that are not pleasing to you. Forgive us and make us good examples for our families and the others you put in our lives. Lord, I know the tongue is a two edged sword, I pray that only words that are pleasing to you and glorify you will come out of our mouths. I Love, Praise and Worship You, Lord, in Jesus Name, for You are Worthy of All our Praise and Worship. I pray these things today in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.
Have a Great Day My Friend!! Much Love, Prayers and Blessings for you and your families!!
Love,
Shari (working on my words)!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
May Day!
Hello, May is the biggest birthday month for our family. We have 5 in our immediate family. Today is my Dad's B-day, Happy Birthday Dad!! He is Awesome!! The most awesome Christian dad ever!! I always remember him studying his bible every night before bedtime. My mom would come in and pray with my sister and I. I have to admit I have not been as good with my children. I used to pray with Cody, almost 17, but when Billy came along I stopped. I feel so bad for that. I have been trying to pray with Billy(7) each night, but sometimes we fall asleep. I used to worry because when I would say my prayers at night, I would fall asleep in the middle. My mom said maybe God was giving me peace to fall asleep.
Lately, I have been praying non-stop. I wake up at night and find myself praying, all during the day, I find myself praying. I know this sounds great, but the more I want to be closer to God the worse I act and talk. I constantly feel guilty for the things I say and think, I am constantly repenting and asking for forgiveness. I read a book several years ago, and recently found it and have been reading it again, The Blood and the Glory, by Billye Brim. This is an amazing book about how important it is to Plead the Blood of Jesus over your family, home, cars and trucks, work places, schools, etc. I used to do this every morning on the way to school, but like I said I stopped when Billy came along, I don't know why, just forgot I guess. I have started doing this again. Cody has been through so much this year I greatly regret not doing this for him, I feel as though I have let him down. It's never too late to start.
I love and crave learning about the end time events, I always have. It's so interesting and exciting!! Three of my favorite ministers on this subject are- Billye Brim, David Jeremiah and Cheryl Salem.
Lord, I pray today you would make me crave your word, to walk and talk with you like a best friend. I praise and worship you. I pray for wisdom and strength to fulfill what you would have me do. I plead the blood of Jesus over my family and my home, in Jesus Name, Amen
Lately, I have been praying non-stop. I wake up at night and find myself praying, all during the day, I find myself praying. I know this sounds great, but the more I want to be closer to God the worse I act and talk. I constantly feel guilty for the things I say and think, I am constantly repenting and asking for forgiveness. I read a book several years ago, and recently found it and have been reading it again, The Blood and the Glory, by Billye Brim. This is an amazing book about how important it is to Plead the Blood of Jesus over your family, home, cars and trucks, work places, schools, etc. I used to do this every morning on the way to school, but like I said I stopped when Billy came along, I don't know why, just forgot I guess. I have started doing this again. Cody has been through so much this year I greatly regret not doing this for him, I feel as though I have let him down. It's never too late to start.
I love and crave learning about the end time events, I always have. It's so interesting and exciting!! Three of my favorite ministers on this subject are- Billye Brim, David Jeremiah and Cheryl Salem.
Lord, I pray today you would make me crave your word, to walk and talk with you like a best friend. I praise and worship you. I pray for wisdom and strength to fulfill what you would have me do. I plead the blood of Jesus over my family and my home, in Jesus Name, Amen
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