An Autumn (Fall) Prayer

The coolness in the air and the turning of the leaves reminds us of a new season. God, we ask you to renew our spirit. Let our family actions speak the truth of your love. Let those who see us know you a little better. This we ask through your Son, Amen.

God speak to me…
The man whispered, ‘God, speak to me.’ And a meadowlark sang.
But, the man did not hear.
Then the man yelled ‘God, speak to me.’ Thunder rolled across the sky.
But, the man did not listen

The man looked around and said, ‘God, let me see you.’
And the stars shined brightly.
But the man did not notice.

And, the man shouted, ‘God, show me a miracle.’
And, a life was born.
But the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair, ‘Touch me God, and let me know
you are here.’ Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man.
But, the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

So remember, don’t miss out on a blessing because it
isn’t packaged the way that you expect.
Take notice of the blessings around you.

Life in our house has been super busy this week…so much happening and so little time for it all to be fulfilled.

I am blessed by the changes though. My youngest daughter continues to grow and thrive in her Christian school, she is in year 10 which means shes doing her preparations for GCSE’s. My other daughter, is in College now after completeing her General Certificate, Level 1 in the A.C.E program we did since my elder 2 children were small!!

My health is a small cause for concern at the moment but I wait patiently on the Lord for His healing touch.

Today is a new day and new things are in line to happen. God has my days ordered and I await patiently for them to enfold…..

 

Monday Morning!

So much has happened since I lost wrote anything on here…

Where to begin?

Well, I have a new grandaughter, born 8 weeks ago and who is the best gift in a long time for us. She is a Princess.

My life got hit pretty hard, spiritually, and I am slowly recovering from that…I have not hurt that bad in such a while ,it shook my foundations..truly.

I am wanting to get back on track in so many areas and writing on here is one of my goals…

Thus says the Lord Who made a way through the sea, A path through the mighty waters.
Remember not the former things,
Neither consider the things of old.
Behold, I am doing a new thing,
Even now it is springing to light.
Do you not perceive it?
A way will I make in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert!

Isaiah 43:16, 18-19.

Misty

 

Allow me to tell you all about my new friend…

A couple months back we lost our other dog , Amelia, to heart disease and it devastated the whole family as that made it we had lost both the dogs in a fairly short time really.

Anyhow, my older daughter heard of a greyhound supporter who rescued them from all kinds of peril and looked to re home them.

We made contact with Julie and almost immediately went along to see her dogs.

We fell for Misty…

We brought her home and after a while she settled in well. She has her *own* routine lol…

You have no idea how much fun this big dog is!!

She has a character of all her own.

The best part is , we go for walks 2 – 3 times a day and every time we get to talk to someone who I may never have spoken to before…neighbours along our road, new people in the area, foreigners who are working here, temporarily, and am tripping out over how God is not only presenting me with a community to reach out with His love to, but am building up a rapore with them so that I get to mention, or talk about Jesus and it may be their very first time ever to have heard of the love of God.

Not only that, God has a true sense of humor . Generally, I hate walking as a rule, but since Misty arrived I have no choice in the matter!! She needs a walk, I need the exercise and all in all its happening without my thinking too much on it!

Here Misty enjoys her bed…a huge duvet with cover, just so soft and homely!!

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For all [these] things are [taking place] for your sake, so that the more grace (divine favor and spiritual blessing) extends to more and more people and multiplies through the many, the more thanksgiving may increase [and redound] to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 4: 15

~Neglected Blog~

O I don’t quite know why? Perhaps I have been too busy in everything, recently, to think about writing my thoughts and stuff on line!!

Anyhow, today I thought I would update it and bring any readers who visit me my latest pondering s.

Somehow, God is holding me through what has actually been a difficult time for me. I have struggled with some issues that held me back from running the race in full view of everyone.

I became discouraged and despondent with some areas in my life that I knew needed altering and changing but just could not do it.

Then God challenged me.

He confirmed plans He has for me up ahead and I KNEW that today I need to apply the principles of God’s Word to my life and see to it that no longer do I live to please me or men but for Him who has done so much in my life already.

I have found I have gifts and abilities from God, and He is using me in the capacity of administration.

I LOVE what I do for Him and I cannot boast in anything except Christ Jesus.

It is HIS Grace which has kept me from stepping back and being in a place I never want to be found in again.

Click the link and listen to an inspirational music piece from Mercy Me

Bring The Rain

Praising Jesus

 God is ever so kind ever so good and I love Him to pieces.

I had a major *fall out* and honestly thought no way could I begin again but you know what? That is not the case. With God He waits for us with open arms as we repent and respond to His love.

Psalm 51:10  Create in me a pure heart, O God,
       and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

I have been informed that my favourite site is back up and running , it is a totally Christian program to help those like me get rid of those extra pounds or in my case stones!! with God’s help. Take a look at Thin Within

I have also created a new blog in addition to this one to help me journal my journey…Visit me at Thin4Him

Well, do havea blessed day and enjoy the goodness of God…

Made me Glad – Hillsong

I Worship My God

Hillsong United- Till I see You

The greatest love that anyone could ever know
That overcame the cross and grave to find my soul
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I’ll trust in You

With all I am I’ll live to see Your kingdom come
And in my heart I pray You’d let Your will be done
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I’ll trust in You

I will live to love You
I will live to bring You praise
I will live a child in awe of You

You are a voice that called the universe to be
You are the whisper in my heart that speaks to me
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I’ll trust in you

You alone are God of all
You alone are worthy Lord
And with all I am my soul will bless Your name

Lenny LeBlanc – Above all

Above All

This has been one of my favourite songs we sing in Celebrate Recovery.

God is KING and LORD over all the earth…we just need to remeber that He alos wants to be Lord of our lives at all times.

Had a wonderful day today, spent my afternoon with a very special woman of God…My Pastors wife. She is a loving, sacrificing and giving woman who desires to see women mature and grow in the things of God and reach their destiny in Him.

We shared, we prayed, we laughed and most of all we had fellowship that was encouraging and inspring because the spirit of God dwelt among us..Thank You Lord for a wonderful day…and everything that has happened in it.

I LOVE YOU LORD!

Praising God

Video Darlene Zschech – Shout To The Lord

 You Know when times are hard and you really struggle to make sense of the situation? well, turn up the volume and Praise God…there is NOTHING like worshipping God, nothing can compare with it…

 There is No drug, no fix, no nothing that can give you a buzz like praising Jesus!!

Thank God He Knows My Name

He Knows My Name by Maranatha Singers

I love this song….God is so good.

I have been absent for some time as my daughter has been so poorly with her Crohns problems.

Praying that she is over the very worst and that God will continue to use her life as she ministers to others…

Love and God Bless

Exceeding Joy – Hillsong

We had an awesome worship service at church last night!! God is doing such great and mighty things amongst His people!

As it was good Friday, Pastor broke tradition, if you like, and chose to share some of what God has shown him regarding the meaning of this awesome time in the Christian calendar.

Pastor researched all about that time in history, including what happens ( physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually ) when someone was crucified.

Wow! what an eye opener I am sure for us that had little or no idea. How Jesus suffered!

In between bits of the info, Pastor showed us scenes from the film, The Passion. There was not a dry eye in church last night……

It has had an impact on my life, I know how mcuh I love Him and I also know how little I really give to Him…

My prayer this season is Lord, change my heart…

There Is none Like You

THERE IS NONE LIKE YOU

I woke up today with this song on my heart. There really is No one like Jesus!!

I have just returned home from spending 8 days in hospital with my sick daughter who suffers with Crohns disease. She had been poorly with a flare up and so ended up in hospital. It has been a hard time for both of us HOWEVER, we had prayer going up for us worldwide and we know almighty God has worked a miracle in her.

On sunday we had our Pastor and a visiting Pastor annoint her with oil and pray for her. She is still pain free Glory to God!!

Over and over, God proves His faithfulness to us His children. All He asks is that we trust and believe. We can complicate our faith and the gospel even without trying too hard…

I am so blessed to be here today, to be able to acknowledge my Lord and Saviour.

To you, 0 LORD, I lift up my soul; in you I trust, 0 my God. (Psalm 25:1)

A Wounded World.

A Wounded World

I Am A Friend Of God

Saddleback Church Worship – Friend of God

I am a Friend of God

This video is simply awesome.We sing this particular song in our Celebrate Recovery group and to be honest hadn’t seen it as I did today.

God sees me as His friend!! whoo Hoo, that gives me such joy…such incredible worth from One who deemed me worthy to die for..

I know He counts us all the same, we are the apple is in His eye, we are the love of His life. God’s heart skips a beat am sure when we call His name…

Presently, I am going through one of the hardest times in my life. Spiritually I feel so far from my friend but I know this time will pass, I can only be what I can as long as I am reaching forward.

There is a great sickness upon my family and a lethargy has settled in on some but I refuse to let that stop me. God has called me to serve, and serve I will.

 I came across another blog today and was reminded of why I had originally added this beautiful, poignant music video. You see, I have been thinking seriously about how I am with people , other christians and how they act around me.

I wonder that I am not only one who isn’t always real!! You know what I mean, and yet we should be able to be as real as we are with each other.

God wants us to be so real with Him. He accepts us the way we are, warts n all as they say…

Watch the video if you havent already!!

Stained Glass Masquerade

Casting Crowns Video

The original version!

A Moment Like This Video

A Moment Like This

My daughter has wanted to sing this song for over 8 months and we purchased the backing track…

Recently , another singer won a competition with it and so it is probably more popular now..

My dd will sing it on New Years Eve as part of the nights celebrations at church….