Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining and arguing.
With cut back hours at work we are still trying to do the same amount of work in less time - I have noticed an elevated level of complaining, bickering and finger pointing. This verse is an excellent reminder that first of all I don't want to join in (I have not always followed that - Note to self work on that) then if I go to the next verse
2:15 so that no one can criticize you. Do I want to stand blameless before God. (no I am not saying I never mess up - I'm not Jesus) But I do want to strive to do all I can live in God's will.
I've heard that you will know what kind of fruit you are producing in your life by how you react when your fruit is being squeezed. Pressure, deadlines, being asked to do things you may not want to or like to do. So... How do you act. Do you receive it with joy and gladness?
Let me expand on the verses above:
Philippians 4:4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
vs 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
vs 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
vs 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
So Simple but yet so often forgotten. Tell God - Tell God - no really TELL GOD! He already knows everything in your heart (yes even the ugly) -He just wants you to talk to Him. He is your friend, He is your confident, He needs to be our everything.
It is very important to be obedient to God, don't refuse Him anything. However I believe it is also equally important, if not more, to do whatever we do with the right attitude. How can we say we believe in God, and love Him, if we are not walking in the love that he gives us. We want, but we don't give.
I will be pondering my words today, because I'm sure I know who put them there. :)
Blessings to all!
Lynn
Friday, December 11, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wonderful Thanksgiving
Well we had a house full of love and laughter, friends and family - so it was a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Well where do I start with my long pause in posting? Yes I've been busy, but with what you may ask. Well this summer flew by with several vacations that I was very blessed with.
First we went to my Dad and my Step-Mom's for the 4th of July. My Dad's Birthday is the 3rd so makes it nice for a double celebration.
Next we took our oldest two grandchildren and one of their friends to Disneyland for a week in August.
Then in September we took two weeks to vist my husbands side of the family in all parts of Arizona, Yuma, Phoenix, Pinetop, and Bullhead City.
It continues... My Sister came up for a week in October while her husband was hunting. She does this every year around my Birthday.
Then the first week in November I took the train down to southern Oregon to visit her for a long weekend.
So vacations are over, and winter in settling in, so I see lots of blogging and sewing and fun in my future. I will try to put up a few more posts that have pictures to show all the fun we have had.
Blessings to all
Lynn
Well where do I start with my long pause in posting? Yes I've been busy, but with what you may ask. Well this summer flew by with several vacations that I was very blessed with.
First we went to my Dad and my Step-Mom's for the 4th of July. My Dad's Birthday is the 3rd so makes it nice for a double celebration.
Next we took our oldest two grandchildren and one of their friends to Disneyland for a week in August.
Then in September we took two weeks to vist my husbands side of the family in all parts of Arizona, Yuma, Phoenix, Pinetop, and Bullhead City.
It continues... My Sister came up for a week in October while her husband was hunting. She does this every year around my Birthday.
Then the first week in November I took the train down to southern Oregon to visit her for a long weekend.
So vacations are over, and winter in settling in, so I see lots of blogging and sewing and fun in my future. I will try to put up a few more posts that have pictures to show all the fun we have had.
Blessings to all
Lynn
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Hi - Still Here
How time flies, it's been forever since I have posted.
We are gearing up for vacation, our first of 3 coming up, and this one is to Disneyland with our 2 oldest grandchildren.
I have been planning for it, getting things caught up at work and then finishing some sewing projects that need to go in the mail before we leave. I will post some more of those pictures on my other blog later.
So Hi out there to everyone, have a wonderful day and I will post more later and give you more info about our upcoming trip(s).
Lynn
We are gearing up for vacation, our first of 3 coming up, and this one is to Disneyland with our 2 oldest grandchildren.
I have been planning for it, getting things caught up at work and then finishing some sewing projects that need to go in the mail before we leave. I will post some more of those pictures on my other blog later.
So Hi out there to everyone, have a wonderful day and I will post more later and give you more info about our upcoming trip(s).
Lynn
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Memory Verse #14
Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary"
Galatians 6:9 NASB
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Memory Verse #13
A Good Name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than Silver & Gold.
Proverbs 22:1
NASB
Proverbs 22:1
NASB
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Siesta Summer Bible Study
Well we are kicking off the LPM Summer Bible Study. Last night was the introductory session and we were asked to describe what type of dog breed our personality was like. Well I didn't really know but then they suggested we take the online test. Well my personality is a Labrador Retriever. Who knew. Anyway I am doing the study with some other women on line from all over and I am looking forward to getting going. It just started so if you want to join in it is not too late.
We are using the book "Me, Myself and Lies" by Jennifer Rothschild. Click on the tittle for more info on the study. Then go back to the LPM main page and sign up. Well I just got my book today so I better get started. I will keep you posted on how it is going.
Blessings,
Lynn
We are using the book "Me, Myself and Lies" by Jennifer Rothschild. Click on the tittle for more info on the study. Then go back to the LPM main page and sign up. Well I just got my book today so I better get started. I will keep you posted on how it is going.
Blessings,
Lynn
Friday, June 19, 2009
Giveaway from Edie
Edie's tak'n over cuz my Blog needs a make over. How's that for a cute little rhyme?
Okay I want to get the word out you know Edie over at "Rich Gifts and Graphics" she's the one with the really cool blog designs. She is having a give away and the it is today so get over there and sign up. Or maybe not because I want to win. :)
Have a great day!
Lynn
Okay I want to get the word out you know Edie over at "Rich Gifts and Graphics" she's the one with the really cool blog designs. She is having a give away and the it is today so get over there and sign up. Or maybe not because I want to win. :)
Have a great day!
Lynn
Monday, June 15, 2009
Memory Verse #12
38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38 & 39
NKJV
Romans 8:38 & 39
NKJV
Friday, June 12, 2009
On the road again.
Heading out this morning to go visit family. Prayers for safety and favor are welcomed. I will catch up with everyone on Sunday as I won't really have computer access.
Blessings,
Lynn
Blessings,
Lynn
Monday, June 1, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Golden Heart Award
My dear friend Alice who has the blog "From the Heart" passed this award on to me.
Now I have the honor to pass this award to 5 other bloggers who have been very meaningful in my life and I truly feel they have a heart of "Gold".
This is so hard because so many people through out my blogging have touched me in one way or another. So I first want to say that all of you have touched my life, but I will mention a few that have special places. Alice you're awesome and thank you for your heart of gold. Sharon, you are one of the cheeriest people I know. Plant Lady, I know you haven't blogged a lot lately, but you have a kindred spirit with me and our childhoods. When you do write it is very up-lifting. Paula, what a gift of writing God has given you. You seem to have the words that I wish God would give me. Debrah a fighting spirit for the topics the rest of us complain about but you tackle, thank you. Most of you all know each other, but I want to make give this award to another very special friend that I feel also has a very golden heart. Molly! This is one of several blogs she has. Molly has energy that just bounces through her blog posts, e-mails and crafty ideas and projects. Battling her own physical limitations, she is ever ready to help others any way she can. Thanks Molly for being a special part of my life. See this is hard I could go on and on. I will stop there, but please remember you have all been part of my life. Alice thanks again.
Blessings to all of you.
Lynn
Being Kind to the Poor
Things that struck me from my Chronological Reading today and Wendy's Comments.
Psalm 41:1 Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.
My Mother and I despite our differences at times in life were best friends. She was raised by her Grandmother because her own Mother died when my Mom was 4. From what Mom told us Great Grandma was not very kind to my Mom, but did teach a very special lesson to Mom that has been passed down. Be kind to the poor. Great Grandma lived a couple miles from the train tracks and the "Hobo's" as they were called in the 40's and 50's would come to the back door and she would give them a plate of food. She told my Mother never to deny anyone a meal you never knew when it might be Jesus. Before my Mom passed away, she had a thriving ministry of feeding the homeless. Even as her own health was very frail she would cook a hot meal every Saturday take it to the park and pray with the less fortunate and then they could have a hot meal and a sack lunch. With so many that stand on the side of the road, it is easy to get desensitized to the poor, but I ask God for discernment on who to help and who not to. I too have a great desire to always be giving. Many times in my life I was not wise with my giving nature and was taken advantage of. That's where the discernment has needed to come in. I have learned that even though God tells us to give and be kind to the less fortunate that we need to use His wisdom and discernment, so that we are balanced.
Thanks for listening,
Have a Blessed Day,Lynn
Psalm 41:1 Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.
My Mother and I despite our differences at times in life were best friends. She was raised by her Grandmother because her own Mother died when my Mom was 4. From what Mom told us Great Grandma was not very kind to my Mom, but did teach a very special lesson to Mom that has been passed down. Be kind to the poor. Great Grandma lived a couple miles from the train tracks and the "Hobo's" as they were called in the 40's and 50's would come to the back door and she would give them a plate of food. She told my Mother never to deny anyone a meal you never knew when it might be Jesus. Before my Mom passed away, she had a thriving ministry of feeding the homeless. Even as her own health was very frail she would cook a hot meal every Saturday take it to the park and pray with the less fortunate and then they could have a hot meal and a sack lunch. With so many that stand on the side of the road, it is easy to get desensitized to the poor, but I ask God for discernment on who to help and who not to. I too have a great desire to always be giving. Many times in my life I was not wise with my giving nature and was taken advantage of. That's where the discernment has needed to come in. I have learned that even though God tells us to give and be kind to the less fortunate that we need to use His wisdom and discernment, so that we are balanced.
Thanks for listening,
Have a Blessed Day,Lynn
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Thankful Thursday
I'm not part of the Meme for Thankful Thursdays, I just want to be thankful.
So many times I want to in the flesh, be carried away with my planning and agenda. Then when there are adjustments or hurdles that interrupt my plan it is easy to get frustrated.
Today I want to, on purpose be Thankful to my Father God in Heaven that has Blessed my cup to overflowing, and has a vision of me that is so big.
I want to be Thankful that He trusts that I can be a good steward over all these Blessings that He has given me.
I want to be Thankful that in the middle of errands, work, and appointments that I can stop and remember that Jesus had way more to handle than I can ever imagine.
I want it to be my great pleasure to put aside my wants or desires for an hour to do something that needs to be done, or to help someone else... because after all didn't Jesus put His feelings aside for me?
I want today and everyday to start with a heartfelt gratefulness for God and what He has done for me.
So for today ..... I am thankful! Thank You Jesus!
Lynn
So many times I want to in the flesh, be carried away with my planning and agenda. Then when there are adjustments or hurdles that interrupt my plan it is easy to get frustrated.
Today I want to, on purpose be Thankful to my Father God in Heaven that has Blessed my cup to overflowing, and has a vision of me that is so big.
I want to be Thankful that He trusts that I can be a good steward over all these Blessings that He has given me.
I want to be Thankful that in the middle of errands, work, and appointments that I can stop and remember that Jesus had way more to handle than I can ever imagine.
I want it to be my great pleasure to put aside my wants or desires for an hour to do something that needs to be done, or to help someone else... because after all didn't Jesus put His feelings aside for me?
I want today and everyday to start with a heartfelt gratefulness for God and what He has done for me.
So for today ..... I am thankful! Thank You Jesus!
Lynn
Friday, May 1, 2009
Memory Verse # 9
May 1st Memory Verse
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (NKJV)
Be Blessed,
Lynn
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (NKJV)
Be Blessed,
Lynn
Monday, April 27, 2009
What shall I wear?
I am following a study of the book of Proverbs and today we were reading Proverbs 4:5-9. And I got some really great revelations from what Linda was saying.
She was talking about Solomon trying to get his Sons so seek wisdom.
Proverbs 3:21-22 My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion; 22 So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.
In Proverbs 4:9 She (Wisdom) will place a lovely wreath on your head; she (wisdom) will present you with a beautiful crown.” Emphasis Mine
What came to me when I was reading today as she made the reference to the adornment of the ornament of grace around our neck, then the crown of glory was this.
In Matthew 6:28 “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, 29 yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
Then in Ephesians 6: 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
What God was showing me this morning is that we are always concerned with our fleshly welfare. That the clothing that we think of in Matthew 6 is of cloth but there is a much more important clothing that He wants us to have. Our flesh on this earth is so temporal. In Isaiah God tells us: Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.
Clothing is a form of protection. Our Spirit will live for eternity (if we accept Jesus as our Savior - Romans 10:9-10) and the clothing that God is equipping us with is clothing that will protect and equip us in eternal life. Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Wisdom, Faith, Salvation, Sword of the Spirit. God wants us to have heaven on Earth, and this type of clothing prepares, equips and protects us. Protects our spirit.
Again Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
God wants to Clothe me in a much bigger/greater way. He wants to clothe, adorn, equip me/us with what will protect us. We think of cloth clothing as a protective layer to our physical skin, God is looking to clothe and protect our spiritual skin.
Thank you for reading!
Blessings,Lynn
She was talking about Solomon trying to get his Sons so seek wisdom.
Proverbs 3:21-22 My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion; 22 So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.
In Proverbs 4:9 She (Wisdom) will place a lovely wreath on your head; she (wisdom) will present you with a beautiful crown.” Emphasis Mine
What came to me when I was reading today as she made the reference to the adornment of the ornament of grace around our neck, then the crown of glory was this.
In Matthew 6:28 “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, 29 yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
Then in Ephesians 6: 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
What God was showing me this morning is that we are always concerned with our fleshly welfare. That the clothing that we think of in Matthew 6 is of cloth but there is a much more important clothing that He wants us to have. Our flesh on this earth is so temporal. In Isaiah God tells us: Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.
Clothing is a form of protection. Our Spirit will live for eternity (if we accept Jesus as our Savior - Romans 10:9-10) and the clothing that God is equipping us with is clothing that will protect and equip us in eternal life. Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Wisdom, Faith, Salvation, Sword of the Spirit. God wants us to have heaven on Earth, and this type of clothing prepares, equips and protects us. Protects our spirit.
Again Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
God wants to Clothe me in a much bigger/greater way. He wants to clothe, adorn, equip me/us with what will protect us. We think of cloth clothing as a protective layer to our physical skin, God is looking to clothe and protect our spiritual skin.
Thank you for reading!
Blessings,Lynn
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Memory Verse #8
April 15th 2009
Here is my next Memory Verse!
For every child of God defeats this evil world and we achieve this victory through our faith.
1 John 5:4 (NLT)
Blessings,
Lynn
Here is my next Memory Verse!
For every child of God defeats this evil world and we achieve this victory through our faith.
1 John 5:4 (NLT)
Blessings,
Lynn
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Happy Birthday Baby J!
Today is my youngest Granddaughter's 5th Birthday! Happy Birthday Baby J!
(She's not a baby anymore)
She is having a Birthday Party at Chuck E Cheese I don't know if they are nation wide, but it is a pizza parlor that has all sorts of games and you win tickets to buy little trinkets, that all little children have to have. :) You know the kinds that Mom's throw away later because they get stepped on in the middle of the night with bare feet. :)
I'm sure I'll have more pictures later.
Blessings,
Lynn
Memory Verse #7
Better late than never I have no Idea where the last couple of weeks have gone. I picked my memory verse but did not post it. And I do need to work on them more because I am not good at receiting them.
Create in me a clean heart, o God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 (NLT)
Blessings,
Lynn
Create in me a clean heart, o God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 (NLT)
Blessings,
Lynn
Gettin Fine in '09 Week 8
I'm all off on my posts so this was the post that should have been for April 3.
Nothing new I'm doing the same things, and I am slowly inching down. I am at 15lbs lost, and to treat myself for a accomplishment I got two new smaller pair of work out pants and a new purse. Yahoo!
Thanks for reading!
Lynn
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Gettin' Fine in '09 Week 7
Wow how time flies... Sorry for the delay I thought about it on Friday and thought Oh I will post on Sunday after my weigh in. Oh well all is okay. I've been pretty boring in my routines, because I'm pretty routine. :) But I have great news...... I lost 2 lbs last week for a total of 14lbs. Yahoo!!! I really wanted to hit my 15lb mark, but hopefully soon. (like this week)
Okay here are the things I ate and did differently last week and the start of this one.
I ate pretty bad the first part of last week so towards the end I really started watching my points carefully because I was out of my weekly points. So what I did was 1st thing in the morning I deducted my dinner and dessert points. I know myself, I know I will eat X amount and possibly dessert so take it off. That way through out the day when you say oh I'll eat this and that then you get to dinner time and you have only 4 pts left well that is not enough for dinner so then you go over. I know in the end it comes out the same but it seems work real well to subtract those pts and then know I only have this for the daytime. I can hold out better knowing that I will be able to have a satisfying dinner if I wait. And it seemed to work because I lost. :) So I am doing it again this week we will see how it works.
Here is my routine meals:
I have been eating Cheerios's or oatmeal within an hour after my work out, yogurt and berries for my morning snack, soup (progresso low fat) and salad with 5-8 saltine crackers, for lunch. Then I have dinner and sometimes a fudge bar. :) If I need additional energy or snacks I do veggies with fat free ranch dip, or a banana or a Fiber One bar... they are so good!
Well I think I have rambled enough... Blessings,
Lynn
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Getting Fine in '09
At this point bah hum bug! :) I was out of town last week for mini family reunion and lots of food It looked like I had lost 2 pounds from the last couple weeks, however this morning it looks nothing. So I guess tomorrow will tell the tale.
But if I am honest - I have not worked out enough and have eaten more than I should... so there you have it! :)
Blessings,
Lynn
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thanks for the Prayers - Home Safe
The title says it all! We had a wonderful time, great fun laughing and talking and being together.
Now here are a few pictures of how the prayers helped. The roads over the mountain pass were clear on the way down, but a snow storm hit Saturday and Sunday so here is our drive home. A 5 hr trip took 6 1/2.
It is hard to see by there was a jack-knifed truck up ahead and this is where we needed to put chains on. There was slush over ice here. As we were putting on the chains, two pick-ups came flying by, one of which fish tailed and almost hit the car behind us and then did a 360 in the rode right beside and in front of us. (Pretty much center of this picture)
As we were driving.
And just so the whole world knows, my sweet husband had to get out several times and mess with the chains to get them just right. He was wet and cold and all so I could spend time with my family and all he said was "It's okay - it's not that big of a deal"! What a sweetheart! Well he did say he didn't like the snow too :).
Thanks again for the prayers - We know it was God keeping us safe.
Blessings,
Lynn
PS, Fine in '09 and Memory Verse are Below.
Memory Verse #6
A Good Name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:1 NASB
Blessings
Lynn
(Getting Fine post is below)
Proverbs 22:1 NASB
Blessings
Lynn
(Getting Fine post is below)
Gettin' Fine in '09 Week 5
Well all I can say is slow and steady.... I wasn't sure how this week would pan out It was Birthday week at our house. My Granddaughter, Husband, Mother-in-law and Sister. So lots of eating out and eating. Oh yeah and that DQ Ice cream cake that Dad got for my Sis :).
Well I still lost a pound from last week. Yahoo! I have not weighed in at my Weight Watchers meeting, but will next Sunday.
I was not very good with working out last week, but will try to do better this one.
Blessings,
Lynn
Friday, March 13, 2009
Birthday Month
Do any of you have those? One month of the year that the majority of your birthday's fall. Well ours is March, Our Granddaughter, My hubby, my Mother-in-law, my Neice-in-law, My Sister, and Used to be my Mama's.
Funny we had one month in the whole year that didn't have a Birthday or Anniversary, now we have our second Grandson's Birthday. :)
Anyway I am heading out of town this weekend for a mini family reunion Sis and Hubby, Dad and Wife and my Hubby.
Prayers for safety for the whole family will be greatly appreciated.
We'll have fun - Hope you do to.
Blessings,
Lynn
Funny we had one month in the whole year that didn't have a Birthday or Anniversary, now we have our second Grandson's Birthday. :)
Anyway I am heading out of town this weekend for a mini family reunion Sis and Hubby, Dad and Wife and my Hubby.
Prayers for safety for the whole family will be greatly appreciated.
We'll have fun - Hope you do to.
Blessings,
Lynn
Friday, March 6, 2009
Mr. Ed is that you?
Today in our Chronological reading hosted by Wendy, we read Numbers 22-24.
You can click on the links above and do the reading and/or read what Wendy had to say about the reading.
The reading today.
Thanks Wendy, I wasn't understanding why God told Balaam to go and then got mad at him - you cleared that up - God saw his heart. Thx
Then I too was wondering why is he not questioning the Donkey talking? :) (That's why the reference to Mr. Ed)
What struck me also today was how King Balak kept trying and trying to get what he wanted. How many times has any of us tried to get someone to side up with us on something? Then when the other doesn't agree - but look at this and look at that. "Now do you agree?" I was just talking to my husband yesterday about this. How when we ask someones opinion, do we really want it or are we trying to be validated? You will know by your reaction to their answer. If you argue with their answer - you only wanted to be validated. I've been both Balaam and King Balak, and unfortunately I don't think I always listened to my Donkey as well as I should have. But getting better every day!!! :)
I love how Balaam repeatedly says "I will speak only the message that the Lord puts in my mouth." If I could adhere to that... 24-7 - Wow!
Hope you all have a great day.
Blessings
Lynn
You can click on the links above and do the reading and/or read what Wendy had to say about the reading.
The reading today.
Thanks Wendy, I wasn't understanding why God told Balaam to go and then got mad at him - you cleared that up - God saw his heart. Thx
Then I too was wondering why is he not questioning the Donkey talking? :) (That's why the reference to Mr. Ed)
What struck me also today was how King Balak kept trying and trying to get what he wanted. How many times has any of us tried to get someone to side up with us on something? Then when the other doesn't agree - but look at this and look at that. "Now do you agree?" I was just talking to my husband yesterday about this. How when we ask someones opinion, do we really want it or are we trying to be validated? You will know by your reaction to their answer. If you argue with their answer - you only wanted to be validated. I've been both Balaam and King Balak, and unfortunately I don't think I always listened to my Donkey as well as I should have. But getting better every day!!! :)
I love how Balaam repeatedly says "I will speak only the message that the Lord puts in my mouth." If I could adhere to that... 24-7 - Wow!
Hope you all have a great day.
Blessings
Lynn
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Obedience to God
I am reading the chronological Bible with Wendy Pope and a bunch of others come join us!
Today re read how Moses struck the rock to get water instead of speaking to the rock. Go ahead and read what Wendy had to say about it and this is what came on my heart to say.
Wendy,
Very well stated. I'm seeing in this how God could see the unbelief in them or us by our disobedience. Very good. And you are right. God is so sweet and kind to not call us out (unless we continue without repentance) and still blesses us more and more. I'm enjoying this very much - it's hard to put in words what I see and learn but it's really good. So I'll leave it at that, I'm learning a lot. :)
I'm seeing that our grumbling makes God sad and angry just like it does when our children do not appreciate us. I see how our safety either spiritually or physically depends on us doing what God says and when we don't it makes Him sad and angry. I see how God has the wisdom of knowing the end from the beginning and wants to give us that wisdom all of it but knows He has to dole it out little by little.And even when we don't obey completely, when we look up to Him with our big eyes and say Daddy, I need you, He drops everything (not really He can handle it all at once) and focuses on us wraps us in his arms and says "I still Love you". I see a God that I don't want to live with out.Thanks to God and Thanks to all for listening.
Blessings everyone!
Lynn
Today re read how Moses struck the rock to get water instead of speaking to the rock. Go ahead and read what Wendy had to say about it and this is what came on my heart to say.
Wendy,
Very well stated. I'm seeing in this how God could see the unbelief in them or us by our disobedience. Very good. And you are right. God is so sweet and kind to not call us out (unless we continue without repentance) and still blesses us more and more. I'm enjoying this very much - it's hard to put in words what I see and learn but it's really good. So I'll leave it at that, I'm learning a lot. :)
I'm seeing that our grumbling makes God sad and angry just like it does when our children do not appreciate us. I see how our safety either spiritually or physically depends on us doing what God says and when we don't it makes Him sad and angry. I see how God has the wisdom of knowing the end from the beginning and wants to give us that wisdom all of it but knows He has to dole it out little by little.And even when we don't obey completely, when we look up to Him with our big eyes and say Daddy, I need you, He drops everything (not really He can handle it all at once) and focuses on us wraps us in his arms and says "I still Love you". I see a God that I don't want to live with out.Thanks to God and Thanks to all for listening.
Blessings everyone!
Lynn
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Memory Verse #5
This morning I was waiting for my Weight Watchers meeting to start, and was looking through a pamphlet that I received from Joyce Meyers. Then I remembered that I needed a new scripture to memorize. So I looked through and found this verse. (Below) So I told myself that I would come home and put it in my journal and do my post. Then the meeting still had not started so I got out my pocket calendar, from another ministry that we also support and guess what the scripture was for the month of March? Yep, the same one. So I think God picked this out for me, what do you think?
Matthew 5:14
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. (NLT)
Works for me!
Have a great day and start of your week.
Blessings
Lynn
PS Total Wt Loss up dated in "Fine in '09" Hint I lost 1.4# more! :)
Matthew 5:14
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. (NLT)
Works for me!
Have a great day and start of your week.
Blessings
Lynn
PS Total Wt Loss up dated in "Fine in '09" Hint I lost 1.4# more! :)
Friday, February 27, 2009
Gettin' Fine in '09 - Week 3
Hello,
Well I have this strange thing that keeps happening with my weight. I go all week long and it looks like I've lost 2-3 pounds and then on Sunday's which is my Weight Watchers meeting day, I've lost 1/2 to 2 pounds. So last Friday's weight was wrong. I did lose from the prior week so that was good. So as of my last weigh in at WW, I have lost 11 pounds. I only worked out once this week, but have been really good about tracking what I've eaten and am staying within my points.
My lounging/workout pants are too loose (yeah) and I was even able to get into a pair of jeans that I could barely zip up only a month ago. So the trains moving :)! Also I am so happy to say I have less than 50 pounds to loose. Yahoo! For so long it was I have over 50, then I have about 50, now it is a little under 50. :) At this point it looks like I have lost another 1.4 pounds which would put me at 12.4 total, but I will post the total loss after my weigh in on Sunday.
Update: I did loose 1.4 #'s this week which is a Grand Total of 12.4 pounds! :)
My food finds that helped this week:
Egg Quesadilla - 3Pts
2 egg whites
1 1/2 0z Black forest ham (or very lean not processed)
1 Tbsp organic Salsa
3 Tbsp Grated Parmesan OR 2 Tbsp of Grated Cheddar or Pepper Jack
(If you use Cheddar or Pepper Jack add 1 Point)
1 6-7" Whole Wheat Lo Carb Tortilla (1pt)
Scramble Egg Whites with Ham and Salsa.
Take the Tortilla and sprinkle 1/2 the cheese on 1/2 or the tortilla.
Next add the cooked eggs on top of the cheese and top with rest of cheese.
Fold the other 1/2 of tortilla over and place in toaster oven on Toast or regular oven at 400 until tortilla starts to brown. Take out and cut in wedges, enjoy with more salsa or plain. You could have 1 C of berries or another fruit for 1 more point if you like.
This seems to keep me full a little longer than some other breakfast foods with the same points and is a nice treat.
Fat Free Popcorn 5 Cups only 1 Pt. :) Nice for a snack when you want just a little something salty.
If you mix yogurt with frozen berries or other Fruit, it almost feels like your eating Ice Cream and that is a nice treat.
God gave me a little nugget of revelation that gave me a different perspective on what I am doing. The word diet is usually associated with starving oneself. But a diet is what one eats. This is what God showed me when a couple weeks ago, I gained those two pounds so easily, and it is so hard to lose them. It's not that I have to deprive myself of food, but the fact is - the portions that I am eating now, is all the food my body can metabolise. If my body could burn it up and use it, it would but it can't. For some reason thinking of it in that context, helped. I'm overworking my body by trying to make it burn up fuel it doesn't need. I know it's the same information we have heard for years but sometimes God gets the message across in a way that works. :) So I'm passing that revelation on, if it helps someone besides me, great if not that's fine too.
Have a healthy Blessed Week I'll edit my post on Sunday to show my actual total loss.
Blessings,
Lynn
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
More Nuggets from Leviticus
As we continue on with our Chronological reading hosted by Wendy Pope - today's reading was Leviticus 26. You can click the link above to see what Wendy had to say and here are my nuggets and comments to the reading.
Wendy
I have questioned that too - what of the OT law applies to today with the new covenant. Today I noticed how many times God said "I AM the Lord you God", how when we obey He will look favorably upon us (26:9). I have to say I always cringe when I read that God says He'll despise me. Despise seems like such a harsh word. Yikes. Then several times He says He will "punish us seven times over" for our sins. As a child one spanking was enough - thank you. :)
I did also see how in vs 44 " I will not utterly reject or despise them" and vs 46 "the evidence of the relationship between himself and the Israelites. "
The Old Testament is some hard reading - but I think it is helpful in having a big picture of my Lord.
Blessings Everyone,
Lynn
Wendy
I have questioned that too - what of the OT law applies to today with the new covenant. Today I noticed how many times God said "I AM the Lord you God", how when we obey He will look favorably upon us (26:9). I have to say I always cringe when I read that God says He'll despise me. Despise seems like such a harsh word. Yikes. Then several times He says He will "punish us seven times over" for our sins. As a child one spanking was enough - thank you. :)
I did also see how in vs 44 " I will not utterly reject or despise them" and vs 46 "the evidence of the relationship between himself and the Israelites. "
The Old Testament is some hard reading - but I think it is helpful in having a big picture of my Lord.
Blessings Everyone,
Lynn
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Nugget for today -
Today in our Chronological reading we read about all the festivals that God appointed. One of them was the Sabbath year and this was what stuck out.
My nugget for today was Lev 23:18-19 and 23"If you want to live securely in he land, follow my decrees and obey my regulations. 19 Then the land will yield large crops, and you will eat your fill and live securely in it. - 23 ..... for the land belongs to me, You are only foreigners and tenant farmers, working for me.
A great reminder ... If we would just do what God says - He's got us covered. So many times I/we look for this and that to take care of us and really we just need more of God. :)
Blessings,
Lynn
My nugget for today was Lev 23:18-19 and 23"If you want to live securely in he land, follow my decrees and obey my regulations. 19 Then the land will yield large crops, and you will eat your fill and live securely in it. - 23 ..... for the land belongs to me, You are only foreigners and tenant farmers, working for me.
A great reminder ... If we would just do what God says - He's got us covered. So many times I/we look for this and that to take care of us and really we just need more of God. :)
Blessings,
Lynn
Friday, February 20, 2009
Getting Fine in '09 Week 2
Well today just got away from me. My sweetheart took the day off and we spent the day together. As I was checking blogs I realized I forgot my Friday Getting Fine Blog. Opps.
Well I weighed in at Weight Watchers on Sundays and last Sunday was not nice to me, I had gained 2 pounds. :) But in all actuality I think I did it to myself. Opps. But I have been much better this week and as of today or should I say this morning I have lost another, 1.8 pounds. (from the weight before the gain) Happy face. 2/8 182.8 2/15 184.8 and today 181.0 so we will see what Sunday brings, but I'm happy I got that extra 2 pounds off, plus some.
As far as work outs, I am still doing the Weight Watchers "Next Move" tape along with any walks that I can get in with my wonderful Husband. Today I didn't work out, however we went to an RV show and walked around for 3 1/2 hours and climbed in and out of RV's so that has to count for something. Actually in WW it counts as 7-8 activity points. :).
It is actually very nice to know that I can now say I have less than 50# to lose. For the longest time I have said that I have over 50 to lose now I can say I have between 4o and 45 and Yahoo!
Have a great week.
Lynn
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Memory Verse #4
1 Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty! (NKJV)
When you think you have nothing in to offer in this world or nothing that God would want you to do for Him. Meditate ont this verse.
Blessings,
Lynn
Friday, February 13, 2009
Getting Fine in '09
Well I have signed up to be accountable for my fitness and weight loss. First I started Weight Watchers back in Mid October and now with Sarah at all Pain no Gain and some others. Every Friday we will post how we did and what we did on our journey towards a healthy body and lifestyle.
I dieted about 5 years ago and lost 20 pounds which actually put me within 10 pounds of where I wanted to be. But let me back up a few and give you some background - At first putting on weight was kind of fun, see for the first 25 years of my life I had gone to nutritionist to help me gain weight. At the peak of pregnancy I weighed 121. Two weeks after delivery I was back to 98 lbs. I stayed between 93 and 98 lbs most of my life, until I had my hysterectomy at the age of 29. Four months later my first husband and I split and got a divorce. After that I gained up to 135, and that's what I weighed when my (2nd) current husband and I got married when I was 34. Then I started gaining on a more regular basis, about 5-10 lbs a year. My Grandma tells me I'm happy, and I am very. So this is where I (really)dieted for the first time and lost the 20 lbs. But some major things happened in my life for a couple of years and I gained 50 lbs. I tried some diets during the last 5 years off and on, but in October I went back to Weight Watchers because that's what I lost on before. So here are the stats you patiently read my life story for. I'm 5' 4 1/2" My peak weight was 196, I lost down to 194.4 when I started back at weight watchers and at my last weigh-in I had lost 11.6 lbs. (182.8) Sometimes I get discouraged because it is coming off so slow, but at least it is coming off.
My goal is to be between 135 and 140, and if I'm really buff I'll settle for 145 as long as I am really toned.
Right now for my exercise I am doing outside walks with Hubby when weather allows, approximately 2-3 miles, and then I have some work out videos that I alternate. "Turbo Jam" by Beach Body, Several of Leslie Sansone's Walk away the pounds, and lately my favorite is "Next Move" by Weight Watchers They have 5 work outs on the one DVD that are all 20 mins. I like it because I can do 20 of Cardio and then do 10 - 20 mins of upper, lower or total body toning for a 30-40 min work out. I work a sit down job for 4-10hr days a week and then my hobbies are reading sewing and blogging, so I know that the exercise is a really important thing for me at this stage in my life. I will be 46 in October and it will be wonderful to be at goal for my next birthday. Hows that for positive speech.
Blessings and prosperity for all who are working at a better you.
Lynn
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Memory Verse #3
This has been a favorite for some time, but I don't completely have it memorized. So here is a great opportunity to do it.
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you.
John 15:7
Blessings,
Lynn
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you.
John 15:7
Blessings,
Lynn
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Chrono Reading - Job
Here was what I got from my Chronological reading this morning. If you would like to join us click on Wendy's name below and go to the tab called Wordly Wise. We are reading the Book of Job right now. So my references are to Job. Hope you enjoy.
Good Morning Wendy and all,
First I liked 32:8 It reminds me of the wisdom we were talking about yesterday, Then I also thought it was great that Elihu was talking of God being Just. I underlined 33:14-16 I have had those times when God spoke to me an was urging me to turn from a situation. One more nugget, vs 34:10 "The Almighty can do no wrong" Isn't it refreshing in a world filled with so much worldliness :) that we have the one and only true sinless God on our sides. Full of mercy and grace and Love for us each and every day. Those were my nuggets for the day. Blessings,Lynn - OR
It has been so nice to get up a read just a little every morning, I hope my little nuggets here and there will encourage you to spend more time with our Father.
Blessings,
Lynn
Good Morning Wendy and all,
First I liked 32:8 It reminds me of the wisdom we were talking about yesterday, Then I also thought it was great that Elihu was talking of God being Just. I underlined 33:14-16 I have had those times when God spoke to me an was urging me to turn from a situation. One more nugget, vs 34:10 "The Almighty can do no wrong" Isn't it refreshing in a world filled with so much worldliness :) that we have the one and only true sinless God on our sides. Full of mercy and grace and Love for us each and every day. Those were my nuggets for the day. Blessings,Lynn - OR
It has been so nice to get up a read just a little every morning, I hope my little nuggets here and there will encourage you to spend more time with our Father.
Blessings,
Lynn
Friday, January 23, 2009
For a while!
Changing the blog backgrounds is kind of like re-arranging your furniture, only easier. You can try it out for a while and if you don't like it you can change it back. (I think!)
Have a great evening!
Blessings,
Lynn
Have a great evening!
Blessings,
Lynn
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Memory Verse Jan 15th
I am doing the Scripture memorizing with the ladies at LPM Blog on the 1st and 15th of each month. Here's the verse I have picked to memorize.
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. (nlt)
However the rest of that part of scripture is so nice I will try to memorize it also.
24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
Our Pastor has just started a series on the love walk, and I came across this scripture. Hmm think God wants us to be a little more loving?
Have a great day!
Lynn
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. (nlt)
However the rest of that part of scripture is so nice I will try to memorize it also.
24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
Our Pastor has just started a series on the love walk, and I came across this scripture. Hmm think God wants us to be a little more loving?
Have a great day!
Lynn
Friday, January 9, 2009
Move on - Move forward
God has really been showing me lately how easy it is to get stuck in a rut. We had a few snow storms up here in Northern Oregon lately which is not real common for the area, and it practically shut the city down. One day as we were taking an extra pair of chains to a friend of ours, our car got into one of the ruts of snow and ice. Now what was really interesting and scary was that we tried to turn the wheel to turn onto his road, but the car kept going forward. Then all the sudden the rut ended and the car wanted to turn way too much, because we were over compensating. It's kind of like over eating for 10 years and then trying to go on a crash diet for 2 weeks trying to loose the extra ## of pounds you gained. (Yes I'm dieting but at a nice even pace) :) But what God has really been pointing out to me is even though He never changes and His word never changes - it's okay to change the methods we use to get the word out. If we get too focused on doing everything the way we used, to are we getting wrapped up in traditions, instead of earnestly seeking to know God more?
Like the story of Lot's wife, the angel of God told them to leave the city and not look back, but she did, and so was turned into a pillar of Salt. Genesis 19:26. We are not to yearn or look back to our former man, we are to look forward to the new life God wants to give us. We can't desire our old sinful nature and God and be successful. Blessings and Curses can not come from the same place. See God is the God of increase. He wants us to grow. If we do what we've always done or desire what we've always had, we will only have what we've always had. Why did they walk through the desert for 40 years? The trip should have only taken 11 days. It was because they kept looking back at where they came from instead of trusting God in where He was taking them.
I think it is important for us not to get too caught up in "Those were the good ole days". If God is the same, and his blessings are the same. If God's word never returns void, then how come these aren't the good ole days? Shouldn't today be better than yesterday? We can't experience growth with out change. Even as I type this I'm saying to myself that I need to embrace change a little more myself to be open to God's leading in my life.
As our New Year starts, embrace the "New" that God will place in your life. I see new directions that God is wanting to lead me, and sometimes we have to give up the old to embrace the new.
Blessings my friends,
Lynn
Like the story of Lot's wife, the angel of God told them to leave the city and not look back, but she did, and so was turned into a pillar of Salt. Genesis 19:26. We are not to yearn or look back to our former man, we are to look forward to the new life God wants to give us. We can't desire our old sinful nature and God and be successful. Blessings and Curses can not come from the same place. See God is the God of increase. He wants us to grow. If we do what we've always done or desire what we've always had, we will only have what we've always had. Why did they walk through the desert for 40 years? The trip should have only taken 11 days. It was because they kept looking back at where they came from instead of trusting God in where He was taking them.
I think it is important for us not to get too caught up in "Those were the good ole days". If God is the same, and his blessings are the same. If God's word never returns void, then how come these aren't the good ole days? Shouldn't today be better than yesterday? We can't experience growth with out change. Even as I type this I'm saying to myself that I need to embrace change a little more myself to be open to God's leading in my life.
As our New Year starts, embrace the "New" that God will place in your life. I see new directions that God is wanting to lead me, and sometimes we have to give up the old to embrace the new.
Blessings my friends,
Lynn
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year - New Beginnings
Happy New Year and What a great way to start it off... Reading the Bible. As I posted before I am reading the "One year Chronological Bible" (NLT) with a whole bunch of women from around the world, but it's being hosted by Wendy Pope from Proverbs 31 Ministries. She has done a post about today's reading and then we can comment. Today we read Genesis 1-3.
I wanted to share what I got from today's reading and the comment I made.
Wendy,
I'm sure I'll say it at least a hundred times during this journey - but Thank you for hosting this.
I like that you pointed out about God Said, I went back and looked at that. And I want to highlight it or underline it too. Our words are so powerful and we do need to be so careful with them. (A life long journey for me) :)I was touched with the fact that with one decision or act of disobedience the ripple affect of the lives that are changed. I thought of how sad they must have been to know that they blew it. Wondered if they cried because they no longer had that close fellowship with God in the garden any more. About the Tree.. I believe God from the beginning wanted us to choose Him. He wanted our fellowship and us to have free will. With out the tree He could not teach us of true love, because with out choice is it really love, or is it servitude. Your right this going to be great.
Lynn
It's a new day and a new year... A fresh beginning like what we received when Jesus went to the cross for us. If you haven't received that free gift, please do. Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins, to come into your heart and be the Lord of your life. What a wonderful way to start your new year. (For more information on Salvation you can go to Kenneth Copeland Ministry or Joyce Meyer Ministry.
Happy New Years!
Blessings,
Lynn
I wanted to share what I got from today's reading and the comment I made.
Wendy,
I'm sure I'll say it at least a hundred times during this journey - but Thank you for hosting this.
I like that you pointed out about God Said, I went back and looked at that. And I want to highlight it or underline it too. Our words are so powerful and we do need to be so careful with them. (A life long journey for me) :)I was touched with the fact that with one decision or act of disobedience the ripple affect of the lives that are changed. I thought of how sad they must have been to know that they blew it. Wondered if they cried because they no longer had that close fellowship with God in the garden any more. About the Tree.. I believe God from the beginning wanted us to choose Him. He wanted our fellowship and us to have free will. With out the tree He could not teach us of true love, because with out choice is it really love, or is it servitude. Your right this going to be great.
Lynn
It's a new day and a new year... A fresh beginning like what we received when Jesus went to the cross for us. If you haven't received that free gift, please do. Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins, to come into your heart and be the Lord of your life. What a wonderful way to start your new year. (For more information on Salvation you can go to Kenneth Copeland Ministry or Joyce Meyer Ministry.
Happy New Years!
Blessings,
Lynn
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