I got a new CD around Christmas... Casting Crowns. Here is one of my favorite songs. Who am I kidding I love all the songs but felt led to share these two. Mercy and Glorious Day. Go check them out on Youtube. They are awesome. here are some of the lyrics of Mercy that have touched my heart so
"Here I stand a child of Yours Broken and in need of You ,Break these chains and wash my guilt away Healer of my brokenness, My weary soul will find its rest, You are my strength, the lifter of my head ,You’re greater than my yesterdays, You hold me close today, You’re the Lord of my tomorrows My heart will always say You’re greater than my yesterdays You hold me close todayYou’re the Lord of my tomorrowsMy heart will always say..."
God is greater than our yesterdays and our todays and our tomorrows. But He is holding me today and what a strength that is to Have God holding me.. But what a comfort to know He is the lifter of our heads. I love that Psalms. It has such comfort at times when I need peace to rest in Him I do quote that psalm..
Psalm 3:3 But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.I cried aloud to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy hill.
Psalm 13:5-6 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Another one bites the dust....
Well, the hubby came home ill after work today. I felt so bad for him. He never is sick. Then the oldest said "Mom, my stomach is gurgling...", then at 11pm. We hear the dreaded sound of liquid in the toilet... Was it the hubby? No. Was it my oldest son? No. It was the youngest. Poor guy he is so sick. Looks like a long night at the Douglas home. So, while I sit and wait for the oldest to need some help I am going to go read and pray. But as I sit how thankful I am it is just a stomach bug and nothing more serious. My days are numbered to care for family... Soon, the boys will be gone and it will be David and I alone. No, mommy, I need you. How thankful I am for the little things.... well I hear the sounds stirring more vomiting off to wipe the face and sooth with a cool wash cloth.
Psalm 39:4 "LORD, make me to know my end And what is the extent of my days; Let me know how transient I am.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
More Snow fun Pics of sledding. Boys are great to have there is always an adventure to be had. David took the boys and some friends to go sledding. I had to stay home so all could fit in the blazer with the limited seating but thank goodness David got some awesome pics. I helped them build the fort today with my daycare kiddos... Emma and Noah were so excited to learn how to roll a snow ball. Landon was so great and patient to show them how to do it too.
What a great way to say goodbye to the melting snow... I must say it has been fun but I am ready for SPRING!!
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
George and Reba....
Well I have a confession to make. I love George Strait and Reba McEntire. I know some of my posts have been a little deep lately but I write this blog for myself mainly... This one is on a lighter note. My sweet hubby was going to try and get tickets to see George and Reba and surprise me but b/c the cost of the tickets were so much he felt led to talk to me first... Then the earthquake happened in Haiti, I told my hubby his thought was so precious and sweet that he wanted to surprise me but... and then he finished my sentence... we just didn't feel we could spend that much money on something while there are so many hurting and suffering.. We found out later the concert sold out in the first hour open.. Not like we would have been able to get tickets anyway but I still got a great gift from my hubby. I was so thankful God has touched my husband to be so romantic and loving growing him into such a loving man, but also to be kingdom minded too, and that He has grown my heart too and we are spiritually united.
I still would love to see George and Reba, but I am content that my husband just thought about doing it and that is why I love him.
Well I have a confession to make. I love George Strait and Reba McEntire. I know some of my posts have been a little deep lately but I write this blog for myself mainly... This one is on a lighter note. My sweet hubby was going to try and get tickets to see George and Reba and surprise me but b/c the cost of the tickets were so much he felt led to talk to me first... Then the earthquake happened in Haiti, I told my hubby his thought was so precious and sweet that he wanted to surprise me but... and then he finished my sentence... we just didn't feel we could spend that much money on something while there are so many hurting and suffering.. We found out later the concert sold out in the first hour open.. Not like we would have been able to get tickets anyway but I still got a great gift from my hubby. I was so thankful God has touched my husband to be so romantic and loving growing him into such a loving man, but also to be kingdom minded too, and that He has grown my heart too and we are spiritually united.
I still would love to see George and Reba, but I am content that my husband just thought about doing it and that is why I love him.
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight!" (Isaiah 5:20–21).
We are living in a World today that even in the Christian world we are told be tolerant... We are to be gentle and speak in love with one another but I don't think we are to tolerate the Word to be misused. Recently through trials my husband and I found ourselves in battle of or for the Word to be upheld. Who are we to be in this battle? My husband and I by no means think we are in any authority nor do we think we have any wisdom without God giving it to us. Who are we again we ask ourselves? We are Christ followers. In the beginning was the Word and Word was with God, and in the beginning the Word was God.
So why do believers spend so much time just as the Pharisees adding to or changing what the Word says applying man's or woman's understanding and asking what human opinions are of the Word? Why do believers spend so much time fighting for power and persecuting and opposing the men God put in the pulpits to preach the Truth? Because the word says... Jeremiah 17: 9 The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately sick;who can understand it?10 “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind,bto give every man according to his ways,according to the fruit of his deeds.”
We as Christ followers must read, meditate, and memorize the Word and not seek opinion or what our thoughts but we must Seek the Lord ask Him to reveal what His Word says. We must as the Word says in 2Tim.
2Tim. 7- 26....7Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11The saying is trustworthy, for:
If we have died with him, we will also live with him;12 if we endure, we will also reign with him;if we deny him, he also will deny us;13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful—
for he cannot deny himself.A Worker Approved by God
14Remind them of these things, and charge them before Goda not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. 15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved,b a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 16But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, 17and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some. 19But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
20Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. 21Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable,c he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.
22So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. 24And the Lord’s servantd must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, 25correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, 26and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.
We are living in a World today that even in the Christian world we are told be tolerant... We are to be gentle and speak in love with one another but I don't think we are to tolerate the Word to be misused. Recently through trials my husband and I found ourselves in battle of or for the Word to be upheld. Who are we to be in this battle? My husband and I by no means think we are in any authority nor do we think we have any wisdom without God giving it to us. Who are we again we ask ourselves? We are Christ followers. In the beginning was the Word and Word was with God, and in the beginning the Word was God.
So why do believers spend so much time just as the Pharisees adding to or changing what the Word says applying man's or woman's understanding and asking what human opinions are of the Word? Why do believers spend so much time fighting for power and persecuting and opposing the men God put in the pulpits to preach the Truth? Because the word says... Jeremiah 17: 9 The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately sick;who can understand it?10 “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind,bto give every man according to his ways,according to the fruit of his deeds.”
We as Christ followers must read, meditate, and memorize the Word and not seek opinion or what our thoughts but we must Seek the Lord ask Him to reveal what His Word says. We must as the Word says in 2Tim.
2Tim. 7- 26....7Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11The saying is trustworthy, for:
If we have died with him, we will also live with him;12 if we endure, we will also reign with him;if we deny him, he also will deny us;13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful—
for he cannot deny himself.A Worker Approved by God
14Remind them of these things, and charge them before Goda not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. 15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved,b a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 16But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, 17and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some. 19But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
20Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. 21Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable,c he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.
22So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. 24And the Lord’s servantd must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, 25correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, 26and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
A Prayer for Haiti and for those suffering in Mexico too.
OH Lord, You are mighty, and when we having nothing you are a refuge. You are Provider of all things. Through disaster we cry out to you it shows us that we need a Savior, a King, Jehovah. For you are the one who are Creator. When there is no medical help, no security, no home, only pain and desperation You are Provider. You hear the cries of your people. You never sleep. Your eyes roam to and fro. YOu see all and all is for Your Glory.Remind those who feel left and abandoned that You are faithful. You never leave nor forsake. You are the True Healer, the Great Physician. You love the orphan and the widow and you command your children to care for them. Oh Lord hide those who are in Haiti and Mexico living in fear and confusion to be hidden in shadow of your wings. Be Father, Abba, to those precious children who have no parent. I am so thankful to be able to come to You and pray on their behalf. Be with those who are going to serve them. Be with the missionaries, and the pastors and other believers in the countries to be strengthened in their faith and Trust in You. Remind them they are the apple of your eye. It pains You. You are the Compassionate High Priest. You are Emmanuel God with Us. Remind them You are over all. You will not let the waters overflow them as it says in your word nor the fires consume them. YOu will provide a way in the wilderness, and water in the desert. You abhor evil. YOu are Holy and all things work for Your Glory. You are a God of Mercy, yet You are Just... You will Redeem, Restore and Deliver. Make us into Your likeness let us not be blind to see this as a time to seek You and Your Will and Guidance. Let us also find comfort that You are near and soon we will have no more tears, no more suffering. You are the Keeper of all our tears. You know the hairs on our head. Your plans will not be thwarted. Reign in our lives Oh, Lord!! Let us love others, let us be vessels for You to show Your love through our hands, our prayers, our words, our actions, ...our lives. Let us be doers of Your Word. Let us be satisfied in You and only You. Make us compassionate and willing to sacrifice for You oh, Lord to help those who are in pain and suffering. Let us be doers of the word but also help others see who You are always direct them to see You as Creator, God and King. Forgive me for not being as strong in Trust and guide me to not be complacent, give me Your eyes, Your voice, Your actions, Your heart Lord. I want to be a slave to You. I want my focus to be kingdom focused. This time is only a moment... all things and items can be gone but our eternity is forever. Guide me in How You want to be help these who are suffering and any who cross my path on a daily basis.
Psalm 17:6 I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;incline your ear to me; hear my words.7 Wondrously show your steadfast love,O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.8 Keep me as the apple of your eye;hide me in the shadow of your wings,9 from the wicked who do me violence,my deadly enemies who surround me.
10 They close their hearts to pity;with their mouths they speak arrogantly.11 They have now surrounded our steps;they set their eyes to cast us to the ground.12 He is like a lion eager to tear,as a young lion lurking in ambush.13 Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him!Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,14 from men by your hand, O Lord,from men of the world whose portion is in this life. You fill their womb with treasure;they are satisfied with children,and they leave their abundance to their infants.
15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness;when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.
OH Lord, You are mighty, and when we having nothing you are a refuge. You are Provider of all things. Through disaster we cry out to you it shows us that we need a Savior, a King, Jehovah. For you are the one who are Creator. When there is no medical help, no security, no home, only pain and desperation You are Provider. You hear the cries of your people. You never sleep. Your eyes roam to and fro. YOu see all and all is for Your Glory.Remind those who feel left and abandoned that You are faithful. You never leave nor forsake. You are the True Healer, the Great Physician. You love the orphan and the widow and you command your children to care for them. Oh Lord hide those who are in Haiti and Mexico living in fear and confusion to be hidden in shadow of your wings. Be Father, Abba, to those precious children who have no parent. I am so thankful to be able to come to You and pray on their behalf. Be with those who are going to serve them. Be with the missionaries, and the pastors and other believers in the countries to be strengthened in their faith and Trust in You. Remind them they are the apple of your eye. It pains You. You are the Compassionate High Priest. You are Emmanuel God with Us. Remind them You are over all. You will not let the waters overflow them as it says in your word nor the fires consume them. YOu will provide a way in the wilderness, and water in the desert. You abhor evil. YOu are Holy and all things work for Your Glory. You are a God of Mercy, yet You are Just... You will Redeem, Restore and Deliver. Make us into Your likeness let us not be blind to see this as a time to seek You and Your Will and Guidance. Let us also find comfort that You are near and soon we will have no more tears, no more suffering. You are the Keeper of all our tears. You know the hairs on our head. Your plans will not be thwarted. Reign in our lives Oh, Lord!! Let us love others, let us be vessels for You to show Your love through our hands, our prayers, our words, our actions, ...our lives. Let us be doers of Your Word. Let us be satisfied in You and only You. Make us compassionate and willing to sacrifice for You oh, Lord to help those who are in pain and suffering. Let us be doers of the word but also help others see who You are always direct them to see You as Creator, God and King. Forgive me for not being as strong in Trust and guide me to not be complacent, give me Your eyes, Your voice, Your actions, Your heart Lord. I want to be a slave to You. I want my focus to be kingdom focused. This time is only a moment... all things and items can be gone but our eternity is forever. Guide me in How You want to be help these who are suffering and any who cross my path on a daily basis.
Psalm 17:6 I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;incline your ear to me; hear my words.7 Wondrously show your steadfast love,O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.8 Keep me as the apple of your eye;hide me in the shadow of your wings,9 from the wicked who do me violence,my deadly enemies who surround me.
10 They close their hearts to pity;with their mouths they speak arrogantly.11 They have now surrounded our steps;they set their eyes to cast us to the ground.12 He is like a lion eager to tear,as a young lion lurking in ambush.13 Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him!Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,14 from men by your hand, O Lord,from men of the world whose portion is in this life. You fill their womb with treasure;they are satisfied with children,and they leave their abundance to their infants.
15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness;when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.
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