Mon, Apr 30th - 10:53AM

Sowing Tears

Psalms 126

1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. KJV

I am so thankful I have a loving Father who wants only the best for me. He only wants to give me good things. He fills my life with laughter and joy. He puts a song in my heart, even during the rough times. The more I rejoice in the Lord, the greater things he does for me. I give Him all praise, honor and glory. I know that if I continue to walk with Him, He will strenthen me and lead me into all truth.

Have a blessed day in the Lord.

Joy

Sun, Apr 29th - 10:04AM

A can of tuna or a nice fat juicy steak?

Sat, Apr 28th - 10:04AM

Praise the Lord

Ps 9:1-2
1 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.

2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.

I was thinking about all the Psalms David wrote, most of them are offering praise to God.

David in several verses talks about offering praise with joyful lips, with his whole heart, with hands lifted in praise to the God He loved.

I wonder how do we offer praise to the Father. Is it done halfheartly? Is it done while we are rushing around. Do we offer praise after arguing with our spouse? When do you offer praise? Is it offered with a whole heart? Is your mind really on the Lord or wandering? Do you offer praise as a means of getting something from God?

I know at times I've given praise to God through tears of hurt, tears of pain, through fear, and then other times I give God praise when I feel really good. When I give Him praise even when I don't feel good, I usually begin to feel much better, joyful in fact.

I love to give God praise. He is worthy of all praise. He is worthy to receive it from us with our hearts being in tune with Him. He is worthy to receive it from us with joyful lips and a heart in tune with Him.

Have a great praise filled day in the Lord.

Joy

Fri, Apr 27th - 10:37AM

Update on testimony

Monday the 23rd I went to the Ophthalmologist to have my yearly eye exam. For over 30 years the pressure in my eyes has been really high. The doctor thought they would have to start treating me for  glaucoma. When I went in on Monday, the nurse asked me which surgeon had done the reconstructive surgery on my face as they had done a good job. I told her I didn't have surgery, that God had healed me. She looked at me again and said "He did a great job". My pressure in my eyes was normal. I praise God for the healings.

Ps 67:1-3
1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.

2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

3 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

This is what I feel He did for me. I know if God can heal me the way He did, and bless me that He can do the same for you.

I just praise Him for the work He is doing in my life.

God is a loving and mericful God. He wants only the best for us. We just have to seek Him and then reach out and take the blessings He has promised in His Word He would do for us.

May God Bless You!

Joy

Thu, Apr 26th - 10:06AM

The Spirit of Truth

John 16:13 (Amplified Bible)

Wed, Apr 25th - 9:23AM

Sharing God's Love!

Romans 12:9-15 (Amplified Bible)

9 [Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good.

10 Love one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence and showing honor to one another.

11 Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord.

12 Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer.

13 Contribute to the needs of God's people [sharing in the necessities of the saints]; pursue the practice of hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you [who are cruel in their attitude toward you]; bless and do not curse them.

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others' joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others' grief].

Paul is writing the words God had burned into his heart for the Chrisitians. He is telling them and I believe us as we read God's Word how to love each other.

The words for the heading of my page came from verse 11; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord. That has become my prayer and desire. I know what burning flesh and hair is like and the pain that came with it, however I want my life to be Aglow with the light of Jesus. What a priveledge to share with the world the love of Jesus. To show them there is a Friend who loves them no matter what.

As you go about your day today, look around at the people you see, are they hurting, sad, lonely? What can you do to help them see Jesus in you. Maybe just giving a smile (which doesn't cost anything) would be enough to say someone cares.

Share yourself with others today and notice how blessed you feel

May God bless You!

Joy

Wed, Apr 25th - 12:23AM

My Testimony

I would like to start my blog out with my testimony.

On February 3, 2004 I was trying to light the pellet stove we used for heat. The fire starter I put on the pellets somehow ignited and exploded in my face. I was taken to the emergency room at our local hospital and later transfered to the truma burn center at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

The doctors thought I would be there for several weeks if not months. Thanks to all the prayers of family and friends I was only in the hospital two days.

During that time both of my eyes swelled shut and I was blind. That was an experience I never want to repeat. The Lord was there and took care of me. I praise His holy name.

Monday of this week I went to see my eye specialist. The nurse, Sandy said "the surgeon that did you reconstructive surgery sure did a good job".  I told her I didn't have surgery. She asked me how come my face had healed so nicely. I told her God did the healing.

I am so thankful I have a loving Father who takes care of me. I felt His presence so strong in the emergency room. He covered me with His warmth and love.

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