Writing is my outlet. It is easier for me to focus on what I want and need to say if I write it. However, some days there are just not words to express the thoughts or feelings that whirl around endlessly in my brain.
Today is one of those days. There are so many thoughts and feelings colliding. So today, I will simply just be still and I can do.
Lord God, thank You for all that You are. In these moments thee is nothing better than just being still and knowing that You alone are God.
Please heal Congresswoman Giffords, Lord God. Please use her life, the tragedy that has become Your miracle to open the eyes of the world that is so very blind.
All I am and all I have I give to you, Lord Jesus. In Your Holy Name I pray, Amen.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
THE ENEMY WITHIN
On today's show, Glenn Beck talked about the enemy within. This sums up my frustration over the past few years. Our country is being ripped apart by the citizens and leaders who have been elected to protect our freedom.
I've talked several times here about how frustrating it is that so many people just make no sense anymore. I know that it is just another Bible Scripture coming true, but it is frustrating none the less.
Isaiah 5:20 says, "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."
Almost every day this Scripture is glaringly proven to be the days we are in. Unfortunately, woe to these people!
I've talked several times here about how frustrating it is that so many people just make no sense anymore. I know that it is just another Bible Scripture coming true, but it is frustrating none the less.
Isaiah 5:20 says, "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."
Almost every day this Scripture is glaringly proven to be the days we are in. Unfortunately, woe to these people!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
IT'S ONLY A MIRACLE
I believe it is truly only a miracle of God that has prevented more violence and tragedy to come out of the political divide that is going on in our country.
I know I've said this many times already, in this prayer blog, but it saddens me to see where our country is. Our current president has done nothing but cause a larger divide between the citizens of this country. He is supposed to be a uniter. He SHOULD be a uniter! He is the first black president this nation has ever had! That is a HUGE accomplishment, given our historical past. He is in a very unique position where he could literally abolish the majority of racial tension. However, he has done the opposite.
Things always roll downhill. So if the leader of an organization seeks to divide, the organization itself grows into a huge tool of division.
I know I've said this many times already, in this prayer blog, but it saddens me to see where our country is. Our current president has done nothing but cause a larger divide between the citizens of this country. He is supposed to be a uniter. He SHOULD be a uniter! He is the first black president this nation has ever had! That is a HUGE accomplishment, given our historical past. He is in a very unique position where he could literally abolish the majority of racial tension. However, he has done the opposite.
Things always roll downhill. So if the leader of an organization seeks to divide, the organization itself grows into a huge tool of division.
A TIME FOR EVERYTHING
Ecclesiastes 3 is one of my favorite passages of Scripture in the Bible. We are told in this passage that there is a time for everything. There is a time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to uproot. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build. A time to weep and a time to laugh. A time to mourn and a time to dance. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them. A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing. A time to search and a time to give up. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be silent and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace.
Interestingly enough, though this is one of my favorite passages of Scripture, I don't always put this in perspective. With all that is going on in the world I don't often stop, remove myself completely from the news and goings on of the world and focus on what time it is in my life.
Tonight I had the opportunity to do that. One of my dearest friends got married tonight. But this was no "ordinary" wedding- not that any wedding is exactly ordinary. I absolutely believe that every union is unique, special, and out of the ordinary. Unfortunately, too often we do not look at it this way. So often, it is just "something to do" or "something that automatically comes next" or "something that is expected".
But this wedding is unique for so many reasons.
Interestingly enough, though this is one of my favorite passages of Scripture, I don't always put this in perspective. With all that is going on in the world I don't often stop, remove myself completely from the news and goings on of the world and focus on what time it is in my life.
Tonight I had the opportunity to do that. One of my dearest friends got married tonight. But this was no "ordinary" wedding- not that any wedding is exactly ordinary. I absolutely believe that every union is unique, special, and out of the ordinary. Unfortunately, too often we do not look at it this way. So often, it is just "something to do" or "something that automatically comes next" or "something that is expected".
But this wedding is unique for so many reasons.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
CAN'T GET NO SATISFACTION
Every day that passes seems to blow my mind more than the previous day.
The "news of today" is all about the teacher's union in Wisconsin protesting at the capital because they do not want to contribute to their 401-K and health care rather than the state paying for all of it. Because the Democrat Senators do not want to go on record and vote for or against this measure for the budget, they have tucked tail and run from the issue rather than facing it, dealing with it, finding a solution, pulling themselves as a state up by their bootstraps, and get down to brass tacks.
The "news of today" is all about the teacher's union in Wisconsin protesting at the capital because they do not want to contribute to their 401-K and health care rather than the state paying for all of it. Because the Democrat Senators do not want to go on record and vote for or against this measure for the budget, they have tucked tail and run from the issue rather than facing it, dealing with it, finding a solution, pulling themselves as a state up by their bootstraps, and get down to brass tacks.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
WAKE UP, AMERICA!
The world is literally spinning out of control. What started in the Middle East is now trickling over here to The United States.
What I find interesting is how so many people are talking about the fight for freedom in the Middle East, yet here in America- The Land of the FREE- riots are breaking out.
I honestly do not have a lot of words tonight. I'm amazed, yet very saddened, to see this country spiraling out of control. Why? Greed. I want what others have but I do not want to work for it.
I am a firm believer that if you want something you have to work hard for it. None of us get a free ride.
Another strange thing for me- the more technology and information progresses the more ridiculous people become. America, you better wake up!
Lord God, Your Word says that when we do not have the words to pray that The Holy Spirit intercedes for us. My heart is so heavy for this country. Have You already sent the delusion that so many will believe? That is the only way any of this makes sense.
As I do each day, I continue to pray for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. It seems that the harder she fights to improve each day, the more her party fights to destroy this country from within. God, help us. You truly are our only Hope.
I pray all of this in Jesus Name, Amen.
What I find interesting is how so many people are talking about the fight for freedom in the Middle East, yet here in America- The Land of the FREE- riots are breaking out.
I honestly do not have a lot of words tonight. I'm amazed, yet very saddened, to see this country spiraling out of control. Why? Greed. I want what others have but I do not want to work for it.
I am a firm believer that if you want something you have to work hard for it. None of us get a free ride.
Another strange thing for me- the more technology and information progresses the more ridiculous people become. America, you better wake up!
Lord God, Your Word says that when we do not have the words to pray that The Holy Spirit intercedes for us. My heart is so heavy for this country. Have You already sent the delusion that so many will believe? That is the only way any of this makes sense.
As I do each day, I continue to pray for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. It seems that the harder she fights to improve each day, the more her party fights to destroy this country from within. God, help us. You truly are our only Hope.
I pray all of this in Jesus Name, Amen.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
YOU HAVE TO STAND FOR SOMETHING
There's an old saying that's a cliche that came out as a country song that speaks volumes of truth. "You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything."
I look around this nation and I am caught in the middle of several different emotions. I'm sad to see what this country has become. I'm disgusted to the point of almost physically throwing up oftentimes, these days, to see what this nation, founding on Judeo-Christian principle, has allowed to happen. I'm also very determined and steadfast. Though I look around and see these things it just makes me more determined to stand up for what I believe in and not back down.
No, I do not think that you have to believe and feel as I do. But you most certainly are not going to shut me up from saying how I feel or standing up for what I believe in. I've fallen for many things in my life because I did not stand up. Every day that I get older I become more resolute in who I am and who I am called to be.
Sadly, this nation has become a mere whisper of what we once were and could be again.
Thankfully, I believe there are enough people who are just as determined as I am that they will stand for what they believe in.
I pray for this nation. I pray that she will once again become the strong, courageous, God-fearing nation she once was.
I pray also, as I do each day, for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. I am so thankful to see how far she has come already! God Almighty is so good!
I pray all these things in Jesus Name- Amen.
I look around this nation and I am caught in the middle of several different emotions. I'm sad to see what this country has become. I'm disgusted to the point of almost physically throwing up oftentimes, these days, to see what this nation, founding on Judeo-Christian principle, has allowed to happen. I'm also very determined and steadfast. Though I look around and see these things it just makes me more determined to stand up for what I believe in and not back down.
No, I do not think that you have to believe and feel as I do. But you most certainly are not going to shut me up from saying how I feel or standing up for what I believe in. I've fallen for many things in my life because I did not stand up. Every day that I get older I become more resolute in who I am and who I am called to be.
Sadly, this nation has become a mere whisper of what we once were and could be again.
Thankfully, I believe there are enough people who are just as determined as I am that they will stand for what they believe in.
I pray for this nation. I pray that she will once again become the strong, courageous, God-fearing nation she once was.
I pray also, as I do each day, for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. I am so thankful to see how far she has come already! God Almighty is so good!
I pray all these things in Jesus Name- Amen.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
LIES, LIES, LIES
I am sick of the lies! Everywhere I turn, all I hear are lies, lies, lies and MORE lies!
We've come to a point in our society where "truth" is subjective. Your truth may not be my truth, and neither of our truths may be the next person's truth.
Truth is facts, not opinion. That's the problem when we come to accept "truth" as subjective. If you do not have solid facts to stand on, it's not truth. Period. If it is not truth it is false- a lie.
We've come to a point in our society where "truth" is subjective. Your truth may not be my truth, and neither of our truths may be the next person's truth.
Truth is facts, not opinion. That's the problem when we come to accept "truth" as subjective. If you do not have solid facts to stand on, it's not truth. Period. If it is not truth it is false- a lie.
Monday, February 14, 2011
IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE!
It has been reported that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is making remarkable progress at "lightning fast speed". God Almighty IS the God of miracles! If you would have made the "prediction" that she would be this far along in her progress this soon, no one would have believed you.
It is reported that she is now taking steps by herself, that she called her brother-in-law in space, and she has been briefed on the latest events in Egypt. Praise Your Name, Jesus!
I have no doubt that Ms. Giffords life is nothing less than a miracle! I believe it is along the lines of 5% of people who are shot in the head actually survive. To make a full recovery, I am not sure what the statistics are, but I know it is very, very, very slim. I continue to pray every single day that God will continue to keep Ms. Giffords in His loving, healing hands. I pray that His touch will heal her completely, and she will walk back onto the floor of Congress to a standing ovation from this country.
It truly is a great day to be alive! To see miracles happen in your life is a blessing! I have absolutely no doubt that prayer works! Here's to you, Congresswoman Giffords! All praise and glory and honor be to You, King Jesus! Thank You for sparing Ms. Giffords life and performing this miracle before the very eyes of this nation that has turned her back on You. God, please have mercy. We do not deserve Your mercy, as a nation, but God Almighty, I pray for mercy. I pray that this nation will fall on her face before You, repent for her sins. I do not believe we can fathom the miracles we would see if we did!
I pray these things in the precious Name of Jesus Christ- Amen.
It is reported that she is now taking steps by herself, that she called her brother-in-law in space, and she has been briefed on the latest events in Egypt. Praise Your Name, Jesus!
I have no doubt that Ms. Giffords life is nothing less than a miracle! I believe it is along the lines of 5% of people who are shot in the head actually survive. To make a full recovery, I am not sure what the statistics are, but I know it is very, very, very slim. I continue to pray every single day that God will continue to keep Ms. Giffords in His loving, healing hands. I pray that His touch will heal her completely, and she will walk back onto the floor of Congress to a standing ovation from this country.
It truly is a great day to be alive! To see miracles happen in your life is a blessing! I have absolutely no doubt that prayer works! Here's to you, Congresswoman Giffords! All praise and glory and honor be to You, King Jesus! Thank You for sparing Ms. Giffords life and performing this miracle before the very eyes of this nation that has turned her back on You. God, please have mercy. We do not deserve Your mercy, as a nation, but God Almighty, I pray for mercy. I pray that this nation will fall on her face before You, repent for her sins. I do not believe we can fathom the miracles we would see if we did!
I pray these things in the precious Name of Jesus Christ- Amen.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
LIKE SANDS THROUGH THE HOURGLASS
Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.
I'm sure you recognize this statement. Even for those of you who have never seen a single second of the daytime drama/soap opera which has been around for more than 40 years, this intro is one of the most well-known phrases in our society.
I'm actually one that watched "Days of Our Lives" for many years.
It has been years and years since I've watched the show, but the intro line is one I'll never forget.
Yes, like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. Why is this so poignant for so many people, I wonder?
I'm sure you recognize this statement. Even for those of you who have never seen a single second of the daytime drama/soap opera which has been around for more than 40 years, this intro is one of the most well-known phrases in our society.
I'm actually one that watched "Days of Our Lives" for many years.
It has been years and years since I've watched the show, but the intro line is one I'll never forget.
Yes, like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. Why is this so poignant for so many people, I wonder?
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