Today has been another long day.
I heard a news blurb today saying that Jared Lee Loughner's attorney's are trying to get his trial pushed back to the beginning of 2013. You have GOT to be kidding me! So he is allowed to traipse back and forth to court hearings, sneering at the survivors of his attack, no remorse whatsoever! America, what has happened to us?! Justice must be served in this attack! I pray that the legal system does not allow this to carry on that long!
On a much better note, I also read that Congresswoman Giffords may be able to attend the final shuttle launch of her husband, Mark Kelly. I pray that she is well enough to be able to attend! That truly would be a beautiful blessing!
Lord God, I pray Your continued blessings and healing on Congresswoman Giffords. Thank You for the miracle of her life and triumph. In this, Jared Lee Loughner DID NOT win!
I continue to pray for President Obama. I pray that he will seek Your ways and wisdom. I pray for this nation. We desperately need You, Jesus!
I pray all of these things in the precious Name of Jesus Christ- Amen.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
EVERY KNEE WILL BOW
"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:9-11
This is another of my favorite passages of Scripture in The Bible. The Bible says that one day, EVERY knee will bow, and EVERY tongue will confess that Jesus Christ Is Lord of lords and King of kings!
For me and my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, this is a day we long for! As the Mercy Me song says,
This is another of my favorite passages of Scripture in The Bible. The Bible says that one day, EVERY knee will bow, and EVERY tongue will confess that Jesus Christ Is Lord of lords and King of kings!
For me and my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, this is a day we long for! As the Mercy Me song says,
Monday, March 7, 2011
SADNESS AND ANGER
I am unapologetically pro-life. As a mom of five children who my husband and I CHOSE to adopt, we are living proof that every single life has a purpose and a reason.
If you have read my blog previously, you know that I am pretty much an "open book" and I pray that God will use my life experiences to help others. I cannot tell you the process to adopt is a walk in the park- in fact, it is quite the opposite. However, as with all things, anything worth having is worth fighting for.
I had a friend who told me a few weeks ago of a lady she knows who is going through a divorce. She found out she was pregnant, and wanted to find someone to adopt the baby because neither she nor her husband wanted the child since they are divorcing.
I have been praying that God would help me find someone- the perfect match- for this child. I know personally what it is like to long for a child so desperately that your heart literally aches. I also know the extreme joy of having your tiny baby placed in your arms, and the realization that God has indeed blessed you and answered your prayers to be a mother. I wanted to help someone else realize that dream.
If you have read my blog previously, you know that I am pretty much an "open book" and I pray that God will use my life experiences to help others. I cannot tell you the process to adopt is a walk in the park- in fact, it is quite the opposite. However, as with all things, anything worth having is worth fighting for.
I had a friend who told me a few weeks ago of a lady she knows who is going through a divorce. She found out she was pregnant, and wanted to find someone to adopt the baby because neither she nor her husband wanted the child since they are divorcing.
I have been praying that God would help me find someone- the perfect match- for this child. I know personally what it is like to long for a child so desperately that your heart literally aches. I also know the extreme joy of having your tiny baby placed in your arms, and the realization that God has indeed blessed you and answered your prayers to be a mother. I wanted to help someone else realize that dream.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
HUMBLING MYSELF
Without going into the gory details, I am going to use this space tonight to ask that anyone who reads this post pray for me tonight. It is very rare that I have the attitude that I have today. I know that my attitude is not right. I am angry, disgusted and fed up! Thankfully, I have a wonderful husband who loves me and is supporting me and loving me and helping me with this. Thankfully I am not alone in dealing with it all.
Lord God, I am sorry that my attitude is not right. Please forgive me. Please give me strength, courage, and the right attitude. Please help me to find the necessary means to address the issue we are facing.
I pray tonight as I always do for Congresswoman Giffords. I know the adversities she faces are enormous compared to mine. Please keep her safe and continue to heal her.
I humbly pray these things in the Name of Jesus Christ- Amen.
Lord God, I am sorry that my attitude is not right. Please forgive me. Please give me strength, courage, and the right attitude. Please help me to find the necessary means to address the issue we are facing.
I pray tonight as I always do for Congresswoman Giffords. I know the adversities she faces are enormous compared to mine. Please keep her safe and continue to heal her.
I humbly pray these things in the Name of Jesus Christ- Amen.
ABOVE IT ALL
Tonight is another night where I do not have a lot of words. However, I have a song.
All day long this song has been playing over and over in my mind. I've clung to its message all day long, and I will share it with you tonight. The Lord God Almighty is all the Hope I have. While I am very happily married, I have 5 beautiful children, I'm literally on the cusp of one of my lifelong dreams coming true, and yet, there is still a desperation on my soul. I'm so weary of the things going on in our country and in our world. It only makes sense because I know the Word of God. As this song says, I know I"m not of this world. However, I live in this world, as do those I love, and the world is in our face every single day! To see the insanity going on around us every single day, and growing in intensity every single moment of the day, it becomes overwhelming if I do not stop and focus on the promises that God has given us.
All day long this song has been playing over and over in my mind. I've clung to its message all day long, and I will share it with you tonight. The Lord God Almighty is all the Hope I have. While I am very happily married, I have 5 beautiful children, I'm literally on the cusp of one of my lifelong dreams coming true, and yet, there is still a desperation on my soul. I'm so weary of the things going on in our country and in our world. It only makes sense because I know the Word of God. As this song says, I know I"m not of this world. However, I live in this world, as do those I love, and the world is in our face every single day! To see the insanity going on around us every single day, and growing in intensity every single moment of the day, it becomes overwhelming if I do not stop and focus on the promises that God has given us.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS IS NOT GUARANTEED HAPPINESS
Tonight is another night where I sat before my computer screen, yet had no idea what to pray about. There are so many things going on in the world right now, so the possibilities are literally endless.
As I started browsing the news sites that I frequent, I ran across an article that just boggles my mind and makes my blood boil all at the same time. A town in Connecticut has been ordered to pay for union workers' coffee! What?! You have GOT to be kidding me? When will this sense of entitlement end?!
As I started browsing the news sites that I frequent, I ran across an article that just boggles my mind and makes my blood boil all at the same time. A town in Connecticut has been ordered to pay for union workers' coffee! What?! You have GOT to be kidding me? When will this sense of entitlement end?!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
EDUCATION DOES NOT EQUATE WISDOM
We are living in a time where we have the sum of human knowledge at our fingertips. All I have to do is type in a topic to search online and in milliseconds, anything and everything I could ever want to know about that topic is available to me.
I find it ironic, interesting, and so very sad that with this capability we as a nation rank very poorly in all academic subjects.
As I listen to the news media, talking heads, pundits of all forms and fashion, I hear and see a wealth of information- actual facts. Unfortunately, so much of the time the actual facts are drowned out or twisted around to fit someones agenda.
I find it ironic, interesting, and so very sad that with this capability we as a nation rank very poorly in all academic subjects.
As I listen to the news media, talking heads, pundits of all forms and fashion, I hear and see a wealth of information- actual facts. Unfortunately, so much of the time the actual facts are drowned out or twisted around to fit someones agenda.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
THE TRAIN WRECK THAT IS OUR SOCIETY
Today's society has become a train wreck. There are no other words that can adequately describe the times we are living in. It is morbid, sad, tragic, crippling and deadly, all at the same time.
Why is it that we, as society, have allowed ourselves to become what we are? In reality, it's no wonder how we have become what we have. The real question is why have we allowed ourselves to slip this far into the abyss?
Why is it that we, as society, have allowed ourselves to become what we are? In reality, it's no wonder how we have become what we have. The real question is why have we allowed ourselves to slip this far into the abyss?
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
TODAY I WAS REMINDED
I read an article today that reminded me how often I let life and my emotions get in the way of the calling God has on my life.
Michael Reagan, son of President and Nancy Reagan, is encouraging all Christians to pray for President Obama.
I pray for this country every day. I pray for all of our leaders, as well as the citizens of this great nation. Well, it would be more accurate to say I try to pray for all of our leaders every day. I sincerely pray that President Obama, as well as the other leaders of this nation, will open their eyes and see the damage they are doing. I believe in miracles. However, I also know that God does not make us do anything we are not willing to do. It is hard for me to believe that President Obama will have a change of heart, but it is my prayer that he will.
Michael Reagan, son of President and Nancy Reagan, is encouraging all Christians to pray for President Obama.
I pray for this country every day. I pray for all of our leaders, as well as the citizens of this great nation. Well, it would be more accurate to say I try to pray for all of our leaders every day. I sincerely pray that President Obama, as well as the other leaders of this nation, will open their eyes and see the damage they are doing. I believe in miracles. However, I also know that God does not make us do anything we are not willing to do. It is hard for me to believe that President Obama will have a change of heart, but it is my prayer that he will.
Monday, February 28, 2011
THE POWER OF MUSIC
I mentioned in yesterday's post how important music is in my life. As long as I can remember I have loved all kinds of music. I cannot carry a tune in a tin bucket, but I love to sing! I just make sure no one is around when I do!
It wasn't until about 9 years ago that I realized how powerful music can be.
Though I love all kinds of music, I am not someone who actually hears the lyrics a lot of times. The chorus, yes, of course, most of the time I do know the words. But the actual verses of songs, I am not always aware of.
It wasn't until about 9 years ago that I realized how powerful music can be.
Though I love all kinds of music, I am not someone who actually hears the lyrics a lot of times. The chorus, yes, of course, most of the time I do know the words. But the actual verses of songs, I am not always aware of.
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