
“The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
I have always said I wasn't crafty. Sure, I could do a project if I saw it, but I could never come up with the idea on my own. You know what? I'm ok with that! I have come across some great sites and blogs that have helped me tap into my creativity and I want to share them with you. I know one thing...If I can do this, so can you!
Me. What adjustments do I need to make in my life in the areas of ministry, Bible study, service, prayer and obedience to what God is calling me to do? As a small group leader, I strive to be the example God would have me be for Him. I want to have His word hidden in my heart.
My husband. Besides my prayers for his salvation, I ask God specifically for ways I can and should be praying for my husband throughout the new year. I pray for God to show me how to be more loving towards him today than I was yesterday. I also pray to be the wife God honoring wife I am designed to be.
My children. My constant prayer is for their protection and a deepening faith, but I also want to be sensitive to what God is doing in their lives. Along with my own concerns, I ask God to show what areas I need to cover in prayer for the upcoming year. How can I be a God honoring mom to them?
Extended family. Who in your family needs special prayers for the coming year? This is a good time to make a list (not too long or you’ll be overwhelmed) of those who don’t believe, are struggling in their lives, or are ill.
Friends. How can I be praying and uplifting the special people in my life? Praying for them keeps me closer to them as well.
Missionary. Do you have a cause or missionary you support? Put it down and make a commitment to pray for them. (Include my pastor here too!)
World. Is there an area God is calling you to pray for on a larger scope? I’m committed to praying for President Elect Obama. (side note: 1/20/09 is the day set aside to cover our President in prayer.)
Finally, write it all down. (#8 & #9 haven't been changed from the original writer's words.) Assign a day of the week to each area (Monday for my immediate family, Tuesdays for extended family, etc.) Give each day a page and list who and what you’re praying for. Then leave space to write in updates during the year. This will help you reassess the following year as well.
Also jot down any promises God gives you in these areas so that you can go back and read them when you find yourself discouraged or off track. You’ll be amazed how much strength you can draw from these reminders that God is personally involved in every aspect of our lives.
Let's give God a big round of applause and praise Him! Thank you Lord finding favor in me and giving me the desires of my heart. I will worship while I wait on You.
Have a beautiful Saturday. And remember to praise Him through your circumstances. He is worthy!
“The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
I'm not sure how big my cardboard piece would be - do you think I could carry a billboard?
Sinner, Unbeliever, Addicted/Grateful Believer of Jesus Christ
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jer. 29:11
She wrote this post - A United House. She took the words right out of my mouth (or the words I was trying to come up with).
_______________________________Sometimes, when you're going through a situation, you just can't see what could possibly be good about it - at all! Much less, you don't see what can be used for God's glory, especially if you aren't in relationship with Him.
I mean, who really looks at a divorce and thinks "This is for God's glory"? Or, can you really look at a time in your life when you were so far away from even wanting to acknowledge God really loves you that you wanted to even think about the remote possibility of what was going on was for God's glory? What about the death of a loved one? But! Wait! There's is GLORY in EVERYTHING HE DOES!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness is there glory! GLORY!Things that make me happy and/or make me giddy, in absolutely no particular order!
Clean Sheets
Getting in bed with clean sheets after a shower
Hearing my kids say I love you!
Hearing my husband say I love you!
Hugs
My puppy curling up next to me
Email from friends!
Comments on a blog ;)!
Clean house (I don't get this one very often.)
Wednesday night Bible study group
Starbucks
Enjoying going to work every day
Being appreciated
Giving encouragement to someone and knowing I've helped in some way (that's a God thing!).
Singing to a great worship song and thinking I sound GREAT!
Quirky sense of humor
New Cover Tune Grab Bag videos from MercyMe.
New features on blogspot.
Chocolate.
Winning a sweepstakes!
e-bay...sometimes...when I find what I want
God is so good - all the time! He's poured out His blessings on me. This week I got hired on as a permanent employee at the place I've been temping. I watched my daughter driving behind me (as I was driving). Both of the girls had a safe flight to see their dad for his 40th birthday surprise. Our church had a tailgating tent set up at one of the HS football teams and we were passing out free food, t-shirts and footballs! All for His Glory! My grandmother had outpatient surgery and is recovering well. God has given the South a bit of fall weather! It feels MARVELOUS!
I have some new bloggy friends! I'm glad to have friends - new and newer ;). I hope you've been having a good week. *hugs*