But the fruit of the Spirit is….patience…. Galatians 5:22
Jesus, as a mom, there isn't a day that goes by that my patience isn't tried. And if I were honest with myself, most days I fall flat on my face – patience lost before the clock strikes noon! So – today I will CLING to the promise that YOU will show patience to my precious little ones through me. Put my day into perspective, enable me to lighten up, and love through me, I pray. In Jesus Name, Amen.
- Carrie Rogers
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Believe God
One of the greatest tools the enemy uses against us is tempting us to simply not believe God. It keeps us from experiencing the fullness of Him in our lives. Unbelief is a stronghold that I struggled with for years. These 5 statements helped pull me out of it and keep me out of it still. When I feel doubt creeping in, I re-read these TRUTH'S from God's word and meditate on them:
1. God is who He says He is.
2. God can do what He says He can do.
3. I am who God says I am.
4. I can do all things through Christ.
5. God's Word is alive and active in me.
-Beth Moore, "Believing God"
1. God is who He says He is.
2. God can do what He says He can do.
3. I am who God says I am.
4. I can do all things through Christ.
5. God's Word is alive and active in me.
-Beth Moore, "Believing God"
Saturday, January 24, 2009
For all who are brokenhearted.............
Morning Will Come
Brokenhearted:
How Can I bear the pain?
So many plans...permanently interrupted.
So many dreams...shattered.
Hopes...dashed.
All gone.
Why?
Why this?
Why us? Why me?
Helplessness...hopelessness...
Life will never be the same again.
Is it even worth living?
Where are you, God?
God:
I'm right here beside you, my child.
Even though you may not feel my presence,
I'm holding you close under the shadow of my wings.
I will walk with you through this dark night.
Do not shrink from weeping.
I gave you tears for emotional release.
Don't try to hide your grief.
Let it become for you a source of healing,
A process of restoration,
For I have planned it so.
Those who mourn shall be blessed.
I'll be holding on to you,
Even when you feel you can't hold on to me.
Seek my face, child of mine.
Receive my promise,
Impossible as it may seem now,
That joy will come in the morning.
It may take much time,
But I will heal your broken heart.
I know the night seems endless,
But morning will come.
I have promised!
-author unknown
(Psalm 34:18)
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed."
(Psalm 147:3)
"He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds."
(Isaiah 61:1) - (old testament prophesy pointing 700 years forward to Jesus Christ)
"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed."
Brokenhearted:
How Can I bear the pain?
So many plans...permanently interrupted.
So many dreams...shattered.
Hopes...dashed.
All gone.
Why?
Why this?
Why us? Why me?
Helplessness...hopelessness...
Life will never be the same again.
Is it even worth living?
Where are you, God?
God:
I'm right here beside you, my child.
Even though you may not feel my presence,
I'm holding you close under the shadow of my wings.
I will walk with you through this dark night.
Do not shrink from weeping.
I gave you tears for emotional release.
Don't try to hide your grief.
Let it become for you a source of healing,
A process of restoration,
For I have planned it so.
Those who mourn shall be blessed.
I'll be holding on to you,
Even when you feel you can't hold on to me.
Seek my face, child of mine.
Receive my promise,
Impossible as it may seem now,
That joy will come in the morning.
It may take much time,
But I will heal your broken heart.
I know the night seems endless,
But morning will come.
I have promised!
-author unknown
(Psalm 34:18)
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed."
(Psalm 147:3)
"He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds."
(Isaiah 61:1) - (old testament prophesy pointing 700 years forward to Jesus Christ)
"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed."
Thursday, January 22, 2009
My God is mighty to save
I love the powerful lyrics to this worship song:
Mighty To Save
Everyone needs compassion,
Love that's never failing;
Let mercy fall on me.
Everyone needs forgiveness,
The kindness of a Saviour;
The Hope of nations.
Saviour, He can move the mountains,
My God is Mighty to save,
He is Mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation,
He rose and conquered the grave,
Jesus conquered the grave.
So take me as You find me,
All my fears and failures,
Fill my life again.
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in,
Now I surrender.
My Saviour, He can move the mountains,
My God is Mighty to save,
He is Mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation,
He rose and conquered the grave,
Jesus conquered the grave.
Shine your light and let the whole world see,
We're singing for the glory of the risen King...Jesus
Mighty To Save
Everyone needs compassion,
Love that's never failing;
Let mercy fall on me.
Everyone needs forgiveness,
The kindness of a Saviour;
The Hope of nations.
Saviour, He can move the mountains,
My God is Mighty to save,
He is Mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation,
He rose and conquered the grave,
Jesus conquered the grave.
So take me as You find me,
All my fears and failures,
Fill my life again.
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in,
Now I surrender.
My Saviour, He can move the mountains,
My God is Mighty to save,
He is Mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation,
He rose and conquered the grave,
Jesus conquered the grave.
Shine your light and let the whole world see,
We're singing for the glory of the risen King...Jesus
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Prayer needed for the unborn
Thought I would post this TODAY! Very timely!!
Prayers against The Freedom Of Choice Act
For those of you who do not know, the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) [also know as freedom to kill act] is set to be signed if congress passes it on January 21-22 of 2009. The FOCA is the next sad chapter in the book of abortion. If made a law, virtually all limitations on abortion will be lifted, which will result in the following:
1) All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals would be required to perform abortions upon request. If this were to happen, some U.S. Bishops have indicated they would consider closing down Catholic hospitals rather than perform abortions - more than 30% of all hospitals in the United States are Catholic.
2) Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no limitations.
3) All U.S. tax payers would be funding abortions.
4) Parental notification will no longer be required.
5) The number of abortions could increase by as much as 100,000 annually.
Perhaps most importantly the government would then have control in the issue of abortion. This could result in a future amendment that would force women by law to have abortions in certain situations (down syndrome babies, etc) and coul d even regulate how many children a woman is allowed to have.
Needless to say this information is disturbing, but sadly true. As Catholics, as Christians, as anyone who is against the killing of innocent children, we must stand as one. We must stop this horrific act before it becomes a law.
The Plan :
To pray along with fasting to stop the FOCA. I would ask that you pray until Jan 22. The hope is that this will branch and blossom as to become a global effort with maximum impact. We have very little time so we all must act fast. Please start praying, and fast as you can, until Jan. 22.
Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of prayer is undeniable. If you are against the killing of defenseless children then the time is now to do something about it!
"The first thing I'd do as president is sign the Freedom of Choice Act. That's the first thing that I'd do." -- Senator Barack Obama, speaking to the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, July 17, 2007
Prayers against The Freedom Of Choice Act
For those of you who do not know, the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) [also know as freedom to kill act] is set to be signed if congress passes it on January 21-22 of 2009. The FOCA is the next sad chapter in the book of abortion. If made a law, virtually all limitations on abortion will be lifted, which will result in the following:
1) All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals would be required to perform abortions upon request. If this were to happen, some U.S. Bishops have indicated they would consider closing down Catholic hospitals rather than perform abortions - more than 30% of all hospitals in the United States are Catholic.
2) Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no limitations.
3) All U.S. tax payers would be funding abortions.
4) Parental notification will no longer be required.
5) The number of abortions could increase by as much as 100,000 annually.
Perhaps most importantly the government would then have control in the issue of abortion. This could result in a future amendment that would force women by law to have abortions in certain situations (down syndrome babies, etc) and coul d even regulate how many children a woman is allowed to have.
Needless to say this information is disturbing, but sadly true. As Catholics, as Christians, as anyone who is against the killing of innocent children, we must stand as one. We must stop this horrific act before it becomes a law.
The Plan :
To pray along with fasting to stop the FOCA. I would ask that you pray until Jan 22. The hope is that this will branch and blossom as to become a global effort with maximum impact. We have very little time so we all must act fast. Please start praying, and fast as you can, until Jan. 22.
Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of prayer is undeniable. If you are against the killing of defenseless children then the time is now to do something about it!
"The first thing I'd do as president is sign the Freedom of Choice Act. That's the first thing that I'd do." -- Senator Barack Obama, speaking to the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, July 17, 2007
Monday, January 19, 2009
Jesus and the Atheist
A fellow Christ-follower blogger visited my site and I just visited his. Here is the link to his blog:
www.jesusandtheatheist.blogspot.com
You must go here and read his story. It is truly amazing! There is absolutely no way anyone can "explain away" what happened to this man. God literally reached down and saved his life. His story is full of things that don't "just happen". These events are not coincidences, but they are miracles!
Believe and enjoy!
,Brandi
www.jesusandtheatheist.blogspot.com
You must go here and read his story. It is truly amazing! There is absolutely no way anyone can "explain away" what happened to this man. God literally reached down and saved his life. His story is full of things that don't "just happen". These events are not coincidences, but they are miracles!
Believe and enjoy!
,Brandi
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Whom have I in heaven but you?
Psalm 73:23-28
"Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you. But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do."
Lord, thank you for these wonderful Psalms! Thank you that in our times of need, we can cry out to you "Abba Father" and you will be our shelter. What in the world would I do without you! You are my everything! Thank you that you are mine, forever! How reassuring that although our time on this earth will come and go, we will be with you for eternity! You will forever be the strength of my heart.
I love you Jesus!
Amen!
"Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you. But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do."
Lord, thank you for these wonderful Psalms! Thank you that in our times of need, we can cry out to you "Abba Father" and you will be our shelter. What in the world would I do without you! You are my everything! Thank you that you are mine, forever! How reassuring that although our time on this earth will come and go, we will be with you for eternity! You will forever be the strength of my heart.
I love you Jesus!
Amen!
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