Hannah just asked me, "Mommy, why did Jesus make this door so squeaky?"
my reply, "Because it needs oil..."
I instantly hear in my spirit.... "Do you need oil????"
What a truth this is.................................... just like the doors in our homes that begin to squeak.... when we don't spend time with the Lord Jesus daily.... in prayer, in His Word, in praise and worship, in fellowship with Him we begin to squeak! You know the sound.... it is quite annoying.... most unpleasant and definitely not the joyous sound one makes while walking with Him in the Spirit....
so when you start squeaking... (grumbling, murmuring, shouting at your beloved children) let it be a check on your heart from the Holy Spirit that you need Fresh Oil...... Run to Him and spend time with the Lord.
Thank You Lord Jesus that You meet us just where we are!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
God's Best! His perfect will for you~
Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of livestock; and when they saw the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead, that indeed the region was a place for livestock, the children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, to Eleazar the priest, and to the leaders of the congregation, saying, "ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Shebam, Nebo and Beon, the country which the LORD defeated before the congregation of Israel, is a land for livestock, and your servants have livestock." therefore they said, "If we have found favor in your sight, let this land be given to your servants as a possession. Do not take us over the Jordan."
And Moses said to the children of Gad and to the children of Reuben: "Shall your brethren go to war while you sit here? Now why will you discourage the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD has given them? Thus your fathers did when I sent them away from Kadesh Barnea to see the land. For when they went up to the Valley of Eshcol and saw the land, they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, so that they did not go into the land which the LORD had given them. So the LORD's anger was aroused on that day, and He swore an oath, saying, "Surely none of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and above, shall see the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, because they have not wholly followed Me, except Caleb the son of Jephunneth, the Kenizzite, and Joshua the son of Nun, for they have wholly followed the Lord.
Numbers 32: 1-12
And Moses said to the children of Gad and to the children of Reuben: "Shall your brethren go to war while you sit here? Now why will you discourage the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD has given them? Thus your fathers did when I sent them away from Kadesh Barnea to see the land. For when they went up to the Valley of Eshcol and saw the land, they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, so that they did not go into the land which the LORD had given them. So the LORD's anger was aroused on that day, and He swore an oath, saying, "Surely none of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and above, shall see the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, because they have not wholly followed Me, except Caleb the son of Jephunneth, the Kenizzite, and Joshua the son of Nun, for they have wholly followed the Lord.
Numbers 32: 1-12
So often we see something, a circumstance, a way of life, and it is pleasing to us. We think, "This is what I want." we claim it as our own. God is telling us to follow Him! But we, like spoiled, all knowing children say, "No, Lord, I want this!" This is what we had hoped for, always wanted. This is what we disobediently, unfaithfully SETTLE for. Not holding out for the promise of God, the blessings of God that He is leading us to, if we just will trust and obey Him. If we will lay down our desires and seek God's desires. If we will just follow Him. He will lead us to the promised land. God's plans for us, His will for us is so much greater than anything we could ever fathom for ourselves. Do you want what you think is best? Or do you want God's best?!!!
Don't set up camp in the wilderness! Follow God to the promised land...
Wholly follow Him!
He is faithful and oh, so worthy and His perfect plan for your life will far surpass your wildest dreams...
(I have been thinking of these scriptures and their truth..... Holy Spirit checked my heart as to what I shared above..... yes, it is true. However I was remiss, for I only painted part of the picture...... I need to take it full circle. While what I said is true, it only shows one side.... Our side, and God's blessings for us..... His perfect will for us. However, even more importantly it is a way for us to bless God. To walk by faith, to obey Him, to journey deeper and deeper in our relationship with Him, from glory to glory, all for God's GLORY! It is a way for us to witness to others of Who God is. Of His love and faithfulness..... it is an opportunity as we persevere to press on in the strength of the Lord for others to ask us the reason for our Hope...... an opportunity to share our reason... JESUS! God will bring people into your path that do not know this Hope.... this Savior, this agape love of God. It is an opportunity to shine bright in, and through Jesus Christ.... the reason for our hope.
God's Speed on your journey to the promised land.....)
Don't set up camp in the wilderness! Follow God to the promised land...
Wholly follow Him!
He is faithful and oh, so worthy and His perfect plan for your life will far surpass your wildest dreams...
(I have been thinking of these scriptures and their truth..... Holy Spirit checked my heart as to what I shared above..... yes, it is true. However I was remiss, for I only painted part of the picture...... I need to take it full circle. While what I said is true, it only shows one side.... Our side, and God's blessings for us..... His perfect will for us. However, even more importantly it is a way for us to bless God. To walk by faith, to obey Him, to journey deeper and deeper in our relationship with Him, from glory to glory, all for God's GLORY! It is a way for us to witness to others of Who God is. Of His love and faithfulness..... it is an opportunity as we persevere to press on in the strength of the Lord for others to ask us the reason for our Hope...... an opportunity to share our reason... JESUS! God will bring people into your path that do not know this Hope.... this Savior, this agape love of God. It is an opportunity to shine bright in, and through Jesus Christ.... the reason for our hope.
God's Speed on your journey to the promised land.....)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Oh, that I may touch the hem of Your garment and be healed, Oh, Lord....
Heal me Lord Jesus......
Oh, God...... deliver me from this disease of self and distraction that gnaws away at my time, that devours my days, that leaves me with but crumbs to offer You my God and my King. Forgive me Father for putting You, my First Love last...... Change my heart oh, God.... fan the embers burning inside of me until they become an All Consuming Fire! Crucify my flesh Lord Jesus.... refine my heart, burn away the dross and leave only the finest silver that shines bright of the Son of Man's glory...... that only You, living in me is left.
That I may be a witness of Your glory, of Your might, of Your love, of Your salvation.
Change me oh, God..... How I let You down, day after day as I serve the deeds of the flesh. The more I get lost in me the farther You seem to be.... yet I know that I am Yours.... bought with the price of Your blood. I know that I am forgiven.... though my sins are as scarlet You wash them white as snow..... Thank You Jesus that I am forgiven. Thank You Jesus that You are able to shine through me in spite of me.... Thank You Jesus that Your love for me never ceases. Thank You Jesus that You are bigger than me. That You have a plan for me... to serve You, to glorify You, to share the good news of You through me..... Use me Lord..... Here I am Lord, send me....
Open my eyes each day, each moment as to what You would have me do. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, with fresh oil that I will see where You are working and how I might minister to those around me. Check my heart when there is an opportunity to share Your truth, Your love, Your salvation, to share You with someone. Whether they be my husband, my child, my friend, or a stranger. Give me a boldness to share Jesus with all I meet.... with a kind word, a warm smile, words You would have me share with them. With a hug, with giving my last cent, with a sacrifice of time or a job that need to be done. Open my eyes Lord to the work You long to do through me.... Help me to walk by faith..... in the Spirit. Not by might, not by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord.....
Lord, God... I hear You calling.... direct my path. I want to live for You oh, God. For Your kingdom. The time is growing short. There is so much work to be done. The harvest is plenty but the workers are few. Use me up Lord...... until all that is left is YOU!
Break down the damn I have built inside my soul........ let Your living water flood through me..... that I may be a messenger of the Hope that is in You Jesus.... OH, how my heart breaks for the lost. For those who have fallen pray to the father of lies, to the defeated one..... to those who have hardened their hearts against You oh, God. Have mercy upon them just as You have with me. Forgive them Lord, change their hearts. Break them if You have to. For in those times of brokenness we often find ourselves at the foot of the cross.... at the feet of our God, reaching out, calling out to You for Your mercy and grace. In those time of brokenness we discover that YOu have been there all along.... with arms outstretched.... heart wide open..... waiting for us..... longing for us..... calling out to us to come home.... to receive Your gift of forgiveness.... all we must do is confess that we have sinned against You. That You are God and that You alone bore the price for our sins on the cross..... That You alone Jesus rose again that we may be forgiven and be born again.... adopted into the family of God All Mighty. You are holy Lord. You alone are worthy of all praise. Oh, the wonder of it all that You gave Your life for us. That You love us with a love that is pure, undefiled, and unbreakable. That You left the throne room of heaven to live a humble life. To be beaten, blasphemied, mocked, spit upon, whipped and crucified... that You died that we might live..... Open their hearts Lord, Jesus that they will love You. Open their eyes that they will see You. Open their ears that they will know You. Open their minds that they will receive You. That none should perish. That through You we are made holy....
"Ho! Everyone who thirsts,
Come to the waters;
And you who have no money,
Come, buy and eat.
Yes, come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without price.
Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
And your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefull to Me, and eat what is good,
And let your soul delight itself in abundance.
Incline your ear, and come to Me.
Hear, and your soul shall live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you-
Isaiah 55:1-3
Purge my home, my heart, my mind, my life from all that is keeping me from serving my purpose, all that is keeping me from serving YOUR purpose.... from all that is keeping me from loving you with all of me....
Oh, that I may touch the hem of Your garment and be healed, Oh, Lord...
Oh, God...... deliver me from this disease of self and distraction that gnaws away at my time, that devours my days, that leaves me with but crumbs to offer You my God and my King. Forgive me Father for putting You, my First Love last...... Change my heart oh, God.... fan the embers burning inside of me until they become an All Consuming Fire! Crucify my flesh Lord Jesus.... refine my heart, burn away the dross and leave only the finest silver that shines bright of the Son of Man's glory...... that only You, living in me is left.
That I may be a witness of Your glory, of Your might, of Your love, of Your salvation.
Change me oh, God..... How I let You down, day after day as I serve the deeds of the flesh. The more I get lost in me the farther You seem to be.... yet I know that I am Yours.... bought with the price of Your blood. I know that I am forgiven.... though my sins are as scarlet You wash them white as snow..... Thank You Jesus that I am forgiven. Thank You Jesus that You are able to shine through me in spite of me.... Thank You Jesus that Your love for me never ceases. Thank You Jesus that You are bigger than me. That You have a plan for me... to serve You, to glorify You, to share the good news of You through me..... Use me Lord..... Here I am Lord, send me....
Open my eyes each day, each moment as to what You would have me do. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, with fresh oil that I will see where You are working and how I might minister to those around me. Check my heart when there is an opportunity to share Your truth, Your love, Your salvation, to share You with someone. Whether they be my husband, my child, my friend, or a stranger. Give me a boldness to share Jesus with all I meet.... with a kind word, a warm smile, words You would have me share with them. With a hug, with giving my last cent, with a sacrifice of time or a job that need to be done. Open my eyes Lord to the work You long to do through me.... Help me to walk by faith..... in the Spirit. Not by might, not by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord.....
Lord, God... I hear You calling.... direct my path. I want to live for You oh, God. For Your kingdom. The time is growing short. There is so much work to be done. The harvest is plenty but the workers are few. Use me up Lord...... until all that is left is YOU!
Break down the damn I have built inside my soul........ let Your living water flood through me..... that I may be a messenger of the Hope that is in You Jesus.... OH, how my heart breaks for the lost. For those who have fallen pray to the father of lies, to the defeated one..... to those who have hardened their hearts against You oh, God. Have mercy upon them just as You have with me. Forgive them Lord, change their hearts. Break them if You have to. For in those times of brokenness we often find ourselves at the foot of the cross.... at the feet of our God, reaching out, calling out to You for Your mercy and grace. In those time of brokenness we discover that YOu have been there all along.... with arms outstretched.... heart wide open..... waiting for us..... longing for us..... calling out to us to come home.... to receive Your gift of forgiveness.... all we must do is confess that we have sinned against You. That You are God and that You alone bore the price for our sins on the cross..... That You alone Jesus rose again that we may be forgiven and be born again.... adopted into the family of God All Mighty. You are holy Lord. You alone are worthy of all praise. Oh, the wonder of it all that You gave Your life for us. That You love us with a love that is pure, undefiled, and unbreakable. That You left the throne room of heaven to live a humble life. To be beaten, blasphemied, mocked, spit upon, whipped and crucified... that You died that we might live..... Open their hearts Lord, Jesus that they will love You. Open their eyes that they will see You. Open their ears that they will know You. Open their minds that they will receive You. That none should perish. That through You we are made holy....
"Ho! Everyone who thirsts,
Come to the waters;
And you who have no money,
Come, buy and eat.
Yes, come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without price.
Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
And your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefull to Me, and eat what is good,
And let your soul delight itself in abundance.
Incline your ear, and come to Me.
Hear, and your soul shall live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you-
Isaiah 55:1-3
Purge my home, my heart, my mind, my life from all that is keeping me from serving my purpose, all that is keeping me from serving YOUR purpose.... from all that is keeping me from loving you with all of me....
Oh, that I may touch the hem of Your garment and be healed, Oh, Lord...
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
He is Faithful!
I want to share with you a short video I just watched on Pastor Francis Chan's blog. It's truth can change your life.
This is where my family has been financially for some time now. I now realize it is a good thing! It is a God thing! It is a blessing and I am going to rest in it.... I am going to embrace it. I am going to keep my eyes fixed upon Jesus and trust Him to give us our daily bread!!!!!!!
Just like manna falling from the sky, if we have too much it spoils.... if we try to consume it, to take in the extra it makes us sick.... I am so excited! For the first time in my life I don't want extra, more..... I only want what God wants for me, for my family. I know He will give us enough to keep a roof over our heads and food in our tummy's.... He will provide for our children. He will provide the way, the means, the finances daily, to bring our Isabella home. Step by step, day by day...... just enough to keep us focused on Him, just enough to not get lost in the treasures of this world, just enough to grow daily in our faith of His faithfulness, and just enough to glorify God from Whom all blessings flow. How liberating it is to let go and let God!
Thank You Jesus for our daily bread! If there is "extra" just like the manna from heaven it it not meant to be stored up but to be shared..... there are so many who need manna.... who need their daily bread and perhaps Jesus is calling you to be the vessel He chooses to work through to supply that manna..... whether it be to a family in town that is having a hard time feeding their family. The single Mom, raising her children and could really use an hour or two just to be alone, spending quiet time with the Lord. (yes, our time is Manna, daily bread also) The missionary family serving God and the people in a far away land.... who trust in Jesus daily for their manna from heaven to feed their family and keep the ministry alive. (Just as it should be) The family trying to bring their child home from China, Russia, Africa, Guatamala, where ever their little one may be..... as they struggle, pray, and trust the Lord to provide the finances to pay the adoption fees. The little orphaned child and their caregivers who only have broth to eat and a meal of rice perhaps twice a month..............
Manna is falling from the sky my friends.......... it is from the Father above. Gather what you need for your family that DAY and share with others in the Name of Jesus who are waiting for, hoping for, praying for, needing their daily bread! After all...... it all belongs to the Lord anyway...... it never was truly ours to begin with.
I join in with Pastor Chan and challenge you to pray this prayer.....
Proverbs 30: 7-9
Two things I request of You
(Deprive me not before I die):
Remove falsehood and lies far from me;
Give me neither poverty nor riches-
Feed me with the food allotted to me;
Lest I be full and deny You,
And say, "Who is the LORD?
Or lest I be poor and steal,
And profane the name of God.
Then enjoy the ride! Oh, the wonder of watching God work in your life! Of watching God work in your family! Of watching God work in you!
Pray the prayer! Open the doors to your store houses and let it flow.................... don't worry about tommorrow.... invest in ETERNITY, invest in the things of the Lord. It's a SURE THING!
I am so excited for what God has instore for us.
(Gwen shared on her blog about a devotional that she is doing that is challenging her in her walk with the Lord.... is changing her..... it is called Crazy Love by Francis Chan. I just received it yesterday and have only made it through the introduction and I can feel God stirring my spirit...... I can feel Him drawing me closer to Him..... I say, "Yes, Lord." I encourage you to get a copy of this book..... Jesus is waiting for you.)
Monday, February 23, 2009
It's A True Story.....
First I have to say that I have not written in so long because I have not been hearing God's voice for a few months now.... Has He been speaking to me? Most likely. However, when I do not spend enough time with Him each day I do not hear His voice.... or at least I don't listen.
Oh, how merciful our God is..... our Abba, Father waits for us with open arms....
The night before last I was visiting Gwen's blog and as I read her post about yet another fundraiser to bring Joseph and Abagail home it hit me! Isabella is mine!!! She has been placed in my heart by God and He is going to move the mountains to bring her home. He has already been moving in her Daddy's heart. Thank You Jesus! I haven't really been fundraising before because I didn't want to mislead people in case we never begin our journey to bring Isabella home. I don't want to be a fraud. However I believe God is impressing upon my heart, mind and spirit that she is indeed ours and it is time to start raising money for when we can begin our paperwork to find her. I emailed Robin and Gwen (I love you both dearly) to tell them my happy news! Isabella is mine! She is my journey of Faith...... so I am going to walk in it!
So, yesterday morning I got to church and I just felt like I was going to get a word from the Lord. Something I have not felt for a while now. I was filled with excitement and anticipation.
As my Pastor began to speak I wrote these words in my notebook. "Speak to me Lord. Hoping for another word of confirmation for Isabella and for the mission field." I told the Lord I was sorry for not having more faith..... that I shouldn't need to hear confirmation from Him AGAIN! But I so often doubt MYSELF and would oh, so appreciate Him confirming that I am to walk in faith that these burning desires in my heart are from Him.
We all stood as our Pastor started reading Romans 8:6-17 aloud. As he read the Word of God and I was followed along we got to verse 15... the Spirit of ADOPTION.... the word seemed to jump off the page!
After that I just started talking to God ... writing in my notebook as fast as I could...
"Romans 8:15... the Spirist of adoption... I know in Your Word that you are speaking of Your adoption of us Abba Father. But I can't help but believe as Pastor Dan read this section of scripture aloud the word "adoption" just sounded louder, clearer. I just don't hink it was a coincidence. The word is not in all of the Bible that often for it to not be You, yet again confirming that Isabella is ours. My China Heart. Lord Jesus please move those mountains. we need a miracle. To God bel the glory. Thank You Father for my three precious children. God's Speed my precious pearl...
Thank You God for speaking to me!"
A little further along in the sermon and this happened.... when it did I actually let out a little shocked laugh because it just hit me so hard! This is what I wrote in my notebook.
"Now P. Dan is speaking about "Divine Appointments" about how the church is not doing what it is suppossed to. We are to be sharing Jesus. Then he spoke the Great Commission. "Go ye therfore into all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Matt 28:19
Thank You Lord!
It is settled.
We will adopt Isabella and we will serve You in the missionfield. Time and time again you ahve confirmed it. Help me to walk in faith Father. Prepare our hearts and our lives.
Have Thine Own way Lord!
Matt 10:39 was in the sermon too."
How many times am I going to question that God is calling us to these two most blessed events. Time and time again He assures me. With God, nothing is impossible.... so I am going to start believing and preparing for when He opens the door for us to take the next step....... the next step to my child.... the next step to serving Him in the mission field..... oh, how I pray for a mighty harvest that people will be saved, that they will except Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Thank You Father for speaking to me, for causing me to hear and for answering my prayer yet again..... Lord I believe.... help my unbelief!
Something else incredible happened yesterday at church as well..... it was a Divine appointment. I will share about it soon.....
Sweet dreams my precious Isabella...... may you stay nestled safely in the arms of Jesus.
I love you ,
Mama
Oh, how merciful our God is..... our Abba, Father waits for us with open arms....
The night before last I was visiting Gwen's blog and as I read her post about yet another fundraiser to bring Joseph and Abagail home it hit me! Isabella is mine!!! She has been placed in my heart by God and He is going to move the mountains to bring her home. He has already been moving in her Daddy's heart. Thank You Jesus! I haven't really been fundraising before because I didn't want to mislead people in case we never begin our journey to bring Isabella home. I don't want to be a fraud. However I believe God is impressing upon my heart, mind and spirit that she is indeed ours and it is time to start raising money for when we can begin our paperwork to find her. I emailed Robin and Gwen (I love you both dearly) to tell them my happy news! Isabella is mine! She is my journey of Faith...... so I am going to walk in it!
So, yesterday morning I got to church and I just felt like I was going to get a word from the Lord. Something I have not felt for a while now. I was filled with excitement and anticipation.
As my Pastor began to speak I wrote these words in my notebook. "Speak to me Lord. Hoping for another word of confirmation for Isabella and for the mission field." I told the Lord I was sorry for not having more faith..... that I shouldn't need to hear confirmation from Him AGAIN! But I so often doubt MYSELF and would oh, so appreciate Him confirming that I am to walk in faith that these burning desires in my heart are from Him.
We all stood as our Pastor started reading Romans 8:6-17 aloud. As he read the Word of God and I was followed along we got to verse 15... the Spirit of ADOPTION.... the word seemed to jump off the page!
After that I just started talking to God ... writing in my notebook as fast as I could...
"Romans 8:15... the Spirist of adoption... I know in Your Word that you are speaking of Your adoption of us Abba Father. But I can't help but believe as Pastor Dan read this section of scripture aloud the word "adoption" just sounded louder, clearer. I just don't hink it was a coincidence. The word is not in all of the Bible that often for it to not be You, yet again confirming that Isabella is ours. My China Heart. Lord Jesus please move those mountains. we need a miracle. To God bel the glory. Thank You Father for my three precious children. God's Speed my precious pearl...
Thank You God for speaking to me!"
A little further along in the sermon and this happened.... when it did I actually let out a little shocked laugh because it just hit me so hard! This is what I wrote in my notebook.
"Now P. Dan is speaking about "Divine Appointments" about how the church is not doing what it is suppossed to. We are to be sharing Jesus. Then he spoke the Great Commission. "Go ye therfore into all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Matt 28:19
Thank You Lord!
It is settled.
We will adopt Isabella and we will serve You in the missionfield. Time and time again you ahve confirmed it. Help me to walk in faith Father. Prepare our hearts and our lives.
Have Thine Own way Lord!
Matt 10:39 was in the sermon too."
How many times am I going to question that God is calling us to these two most blessed events. Time and time again He assures me. With God, nothing is impossible.... so I am going to start believing and preparing for when He opens the door for us to take the next step....... the next step to my child.... the next step to serving Him in the mission field..... oh, how I pray for a mighty harvest that people will be saved, that they will except Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Thank You Father for speaking to me, for causing me to hear and for answering my prayer yet again..... Lord I believe.... help my unbelief!
Something else incredible happened yesterday at church as well..... it was a Divine appointment. I will share about it soon.....
Sweet dreams my precious Isabella...... may you stay nestled safely in the arms of Jesus.
I love you ,
Mama
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