"JACK WHERE ARE YOU" Really is a weird question if he fell down and broke his crown, he definately would not be answering Jill....So why is it we as people get a kick out of meeting someone named Jill and asking the weirdest question.
Many of you met crazy Jill in an earlier post, tonights post is about Cdn Jill. I met her again while playing on fb. I was impressed in her generous giving spirit. If i needed something Jill was one of the ones who would first come to my rescue.
Over time Cdn. Jill and I exchanged phone numbers, because she was hurting and i wanted to help. Evnenthouh her heart was breaking she continued to help everyone...I soon figured out what was going on... Jill's mom was dieing, when i found out i cried. I have never lost my mother, my best friend like she was doing, therefore, i could not understand. Here i go on a rabbit trail...I get upset when someone says "OH I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL", my first question is.."OH YOU HAVE LOST YOUR MOTHER" and most of the time tnoe reply, "IS NO, BUT" there is know but in this case...okay back to the story.
Jill, waa at her wits end. She was losing her role model and her best friend. Now is the time i should tell you her husband Mike has to be one of the awesome men around, he did everything Jill needed, BEFORE she knew she needed it. Mike you are pretty terrific I cant wait until we meet in person.
Wow, i am sure taking alot of rabbit trails. As time went on and Jill had to make some hard decisions, she became an inspiration to me. One night after we talked she went into her mom and told her it was okay to go meet Jesus now, she would be fine. God still being so merciful decided He wasnot done with her yet...and because of that i grew a close attachment to Jill. Even though her mom had help coming in, Jill wanted to be the one to be with her mom and doing everything. Then the first piece of dreaded news, Jill was NOT to feed or give her liquids anymore..surely we thought God would take her soon, again we were wrong..One night crying on the phone with me Jill admitted that she had to start giving her mom a shot, a shot that would eventually cause her death. I cried with Jill and tried to remind her God is in control...He is the only one who give you strength....That night she had a battle with herself, Mike and I had told her we would stand by any decision she made. When I called the next am, she had done it, my heart bursted with joy, and excitment see, the needle that would eventually kill her took away the pain. Slowly from her feet up over the next couple days, Jill would watch as part of her mom died. Jill told me many stories of her mom over those days.
At 11;OO PM there was a message on fb for me, I did not have to read it to know what it said. Jill's mom had graduated with honors to be with our Lord and Saviour for the rest of eternitu. Jill and i thought of the most outrageous things to mix our crying with laughter. Her mom could now chase after the little kids, no pain. She could play hopstoch with NO PAIN. More importantly she got to meet some very influental people, the Lord himself, Ruth, Esther, Naomi, David, to name a few. She lives in a mansion all by herself and walks the streets of gold, no more pot holes...Oh what a joyous time, but filled with grief. The day came for her to say goodbye one last time. Jill was to read something she wrote. Jill did not think she could do it. I promised her i would hold her hand through it and reminder her how strong she is. Jill did a great job, I am blessed to have such a devoted friend as she.
I did give her a sugggestion which may help others....this Christmas, the first Christmas is going to be hard on the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. I suggested to Jill, to find one thing which was important to them individually and wrap it and put it under the Christmas tree. Now, before everyone thinks i am nuts, the reason is this...everyone will be walking on egg shells and tense, because Jill,'s mom made Christmas fun. I suggested she find something in her mothers items to give each grandchild. When it comes time to open gifts they not only will have something special from grandma, but, they will all have the cry they need to have due to the emptiness...the rest of the day will be less stressful.
Jill you are an amazing woman, and i. am honored to be called friend by you. I love you!
(PS) SOME MAY WONDER WHY I WENT INTO SUCH DETAIL, IT IS MY MINDSET THAT YOU FORGET WHAT HAPPPENED IN THE LAST DAYS AND I WANTED TO REMIND HER OF SOME TENDER MOMENTS
if you are unsure or not absolutely positive you would go to heaven and meet Jills mom, and many others, please send me a messae to valerieschnarr@gmail.com i would love to show you how you can know 100 percent where you will go after death!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
ADRPADRP
COME ON ADMIT IT.....YOU AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER PROBABLY HAD AN IMAGINARY FRIEND....I AM A LATE BLOOMER....UNTIL NOW I WOULD NOT HAVE ALLOW MYSELF TO HAVE ONE..... IN fact my best friend Jill has the same imaginary friend.... we have named our imaginary friend adrp adrp, say it fast adrpadrp.... adrpadrp is so funny.... our friend goes with us anywhere and tells jokes the whole time. I know already most of you are being judgemental but that is okay with us..our imaginary friend wears green tights, and never wants to grow up. This is why Jill and I like adstrp adrp,..from this friend we have learned alot.
1. adrpadrp brought Jill and I together,now we are the best of friends and I am learning how to relax, oh no i used the nasty word RELAX
2. amazingly Jill and I can both understand what adrpadrp is trying to say... and it makes us laugh like crazy.
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3. Jill is obsessive compulsive, (for those who do not know what this means, all her tupperware lids are in the cupboard according to size) now for a surprise for most of you i do have this tendancy, in my clutter i am very organized, and usually know where everything is...adrp adrp though flies by the seat of their tights frustrating both of us...
4. neither of us have met adrp adrp, but we have an idea what our friend looks like... sorry i cant share with you Jill threatened to beat me up....we dont want to share.... (I guess that is what we need to work not next NOT lol )we want to be not the three stoogies, but the three musketeers... we have already been through alot together we have laughed, and cried together....
5. We both have had a block recently of our imaginary friend, it seems the big bad wolf who is really a meek little slimmy rat is surrounding him and watching him like a hawk.... we miss our imaginary friend and wonder if we will ever have them back...this one of the times you want to each our and choke the big bad wolf or set a trap for the slimmy little rat....personally i want to set a trap but the funny things is slimmy is setting their own traps and being caught in their lies...hopefully adrp adrp will be strong enough to slide out of the rats possession.
6 sigh for now there is nothing more than i can tell you about our green tighted, imginary friend other than we miss and are lonely without adrpadrp
1. adrpadrp brought Jill and I together,now we are the best of friends and I am learning how to relax, oh no i used the nasty word RELAX
2. amazingly Jill and I can both understand what adrpadrp is trying to say... and it makes us laugh like crazy.
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3. Jill is obsessive compulsive, (for those who do not know what this means, all her tupperware lids are in the cupboard according to size) now for a surprise for most of you i do have this tendancy, in my clutter i am very organized, and usually know where everything is...adrp adrp though flies by the seat of their tights frustrating both of us...
4. neither of us have met adrp adrp, but we have an idea what our friend looks like... sorry i cant share with you Jill threatened to beat me up....we dont want to share.... (I guess that is what we need to work not next NOT lol )we want to be not the three stoogies, but the three musketeers... we have already been through alot together we have laughed, and cried together....
5. We both have had a block recently of our imaginary friend, it seems the big bad wolf who is really a meek little slimmy rat is surrounding him and watching him like a hawk.... we miss our imaginary friend and wonder if we will ever have them back...this one of the times you want to each our and choke the big bad wolf or set a trap for the slimmy little rat....personally i want to set a trap but the funny things is slimmy is setting their own traps and being caught in their lies...hopefully adrp adrp will be strong enough to slide out of the rats possession.
6 sigh for now there is nothing more than i can tell you about our green tighted, imginary friend other than we miss and are lonely without adrpadrp
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
FeiSTY, RELAXING, GROWTH, TEARS,VICTORY
FEISTY, RELAXING, GROWTH, TEARS,VICTORY
HI to all my friends and family I am going to clue you in on whats been going on. Sit back put your slippers on,hot coco, and reading glasses, sorry Dan could not resist,They are working
We are, completely moved into our new house. But hopefully Dan is waiting for me to come home to unpack boxes. After a discussion with a couple of my doctors they felt I needed for the betterment of my health. I am not doing well (and still I have to be careful) I have been in and out of the emergency rooms for several months due to migraines. I appreciate more than i can express here, Dan did a good job of taking the stress of moving away from me, HE SENT ME TO MICHIGAN. You may wonder what is in MI? I will tell you soon. While i am here, I draw alot of strength from Jill and awesome hubby.
I am pleased to say that my trip here is been beneficial.
SHE DOESN'T KNOW THIS BUT THIS BLOG IS DEDICATED TO A WONDER CHRISTIAN FRIEND WHO HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH...
My friend is definitely feisty, however, i have to duck in the truck when she starts yelling at all the tourists and pretends to speed up when they are jaywalking. I am not afraid to tell people if something is wrong or they offended me. Well i wont say i am not afraid, I am but....I can do it when she is with me. I have actually done it when she has not been around, but praise God for cell phones, I feel so guilty for asking what i want she is speed dial 8.
My friend has taught me to relax, When i first arrived, I would know we were, expecting someone at the door, but, when the door handle jingled i almost fell off the recliner. If i heard it once i heard it a hundred times it is OK...NEVER did she say relax, to me that is a very nasty five letter word that should be deleted from our vocabulary. I am remind that fear comes from satan himself and not the Lord, I will still NOT go in an airplane i am not daring for that yet. LOL
Over the last 3 weeks i have grown in the Lord. He has shown me so many blessings,and taken negative things and turned them around for good. My friend has a kind word for ALMOST everyone, I can think of only 2 she doesn't. No i am not telling you who. The Bible teaches the older woman should teach the younger. My friend is teaching me to be open to new ideas and thoughts. I have been able to show her a few things. My prayer life has increased alot. I am able to be calm enough to pray. I am so excited i can speak quickly and the Lord not only hears but listens to my tears. There are many other ways she has helped me grow.
It has not been a breeze being here. Many tears have been shed by myself and my friend, We have not only cried for own situations but the situations we both have been through. We shared our hopes and dreams, and eventually brought each other back to reality. Though we just met in person, it is if we have one mind. In fact, the joke around here is we each have one brain cell and they meet together for only one hour a day. The problem is we are never sure when that will be lol. Both have shed tears over friends and family. It makes it so much better when you have someone not only to cry with but to actually understand. What an awesome experience.
Victory only comes from turning everything over to the Lord, I have struggled with this...but not as bad as when i got here.
MY FRIEND IS JILL.....OH WHAT A SWEET BLESSING YOU HAVE BEEN TO ME....
Dear Jill,(none of this would be possible without the love of the Lord)
there is so much i want to say to you. First and foremost is accepting me for who i am and not trying to constantly change me. You have loved me even when i was unlovable. You showed me I could be loved unconditionally. Jill you taught me it was ok to laugh, I remember the first time i laughed with you on the phone, I looked around to see if anyone was watching. Now we have a great time laughing.
Jill you are so easy to love. You are an amazing woman with many talents you hide like i do, lets make a pact when we are apart we will continue with the talents God has given us. Where i am weak you are strong, where you are strong i am weak. I have never really had a "girlfriend" (meant as girl who is a friend lol) like you before. I kept waiting for you to tell me i was a disappointment to you. I still have not heard those words. You have been able to push me to heights i never thought i could attain, remember the BIG hill....uuuugggghhhh is this where i said the devil made me do it...just kidding, in all truth you are an angel God brought into my life, at the moment i needed you more.
I cant wait to see what the Lord has for us as best friends forever..
JILLIGAN I LOVE YOU!!!!!
HI to all my friends and family I am going to clue you in on whats been going on. Sit back put your slippers on,hot coco, and reading glasses, sorry Dan could not resist,They are working
We are, completely moved into our new house. But hopefully Dan is waiting for me to come home to unpack boxes. After a discussion with a couple of my doctors they felt I needed for the betterment of my health. I am not doing well (and still I have to be careful) I have been in and out of the emergency rooms for several months due to migraines. I appreciate more than i can express here, Dan did a good job of taking the stress of moving away from me, HE SENT ME TO MICHIGAN. You may wonder what is in MI? I will tell you soon. While i am here, I draw alot of strength from Jill and awesome hubby.
I am pleased to say that my trip here is been beneficial.
SHE DOESN'T KNOW THIS BUT THIS BLOG IS DEDICATED TO A WONDER CHRISTIAN FRIEND WHO HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH...
My friend is definitely feisty, however, i have to duck in the truck when she starts yelling at all the tourists and pretends to speed up when they are jaywalking. I am not afraid to tell people if something is wrong or they offended me. Well i wont say i am not afraid, I am but....I can do it when she is with me. I have actually done it when she has not been around, but praise God for cell phones, I feel so guilty for asking what i want she is speed dial 8.
My friend has taught me to relax, When i first arrived, I would know we were, expecting someone at the door, but, when the door handle jingled i almost fell off the recliner. If i heard it once i heard it a hundred times it is OK...NEVER did she say relax, to me that is a very nasty five letter word that should be deleted from our vocabulary. I am remind that fear comes from satan himself and not the Lord, I will still NOT go in an airplane i am not daring for that yet. LOL
Over the last 3 weeks i have grown in the Lord. He has shown me so many blessings,and taken negative things and turned them around for good. My friend has a kind word for ALMOST everyone, I can think of only 2 she doesn't. No i am not telling you who. The Bible teaches the older woman should teach the younger. My friend is teaching me to be open to new ideas and thoughts. I have been able to show her a few things. My prayer life has increased alot. I am able to be calm enough to pray. I am so excited i can speak quickly and the Lord not only hears but listens to my tears. There are many other ways she has helped me grow.
It has not been a breeze being here. Many tears have been shed by myself and my friend, We have not only cried for own situations but the situations we both have been through. We shared our hopes and dreams, and eventually brought each other back to reality. Though we just met in person, it is if we have one mind. In fact, the joke around here is we each have one brain cell and they meet together for only one hour a day. The problem is we are never sure when that will be lol. Both have shed tears over friends and family. It makes it so much better when you have someone not only to cry with but to actually understand. What an awesome experience.
Victory only comes from turning everything over to the Lord, I have struggled with this...but not as bad as when i got here.
MY FRIEND IS JILL.....OH WHAT A SWEET BLESSING YOU HAVE BEEN TO ME....
Dear Jill,(none of this would be possible without the love of the Lord)
there is so much i want to say to you. First and foremost is accepting me for who i am and not trying to constantly change me. You have loved me even when i was unlovable. You showed me I could be loved unconditionally. Jill you taught me it was ok to laugh, I remember the first time i laughed with you on the phone, I looked around to see if anyone was watching. Now we have a great time laughing.
Jill you are so easy to love. You are an amazing woman with many talents you hide like i do, lets make a pact when we are apart we will continue with the talents God has given us. Where i am weak you are strong, where you are strong i am weak. I have never really had a "girlfriend" (meant as girl who is a friend lol) like you before. I kept waiting for you to tell me i was a disappointment to you. I still have not heard those words. You have been able to push me to heights i never thought i could attain, remember the BIG hill....uuuugggghhhh is this where i said the devil made me do it...just kidding, in all truth you are an angel God brought into my life, at the moment i needed you more.
I cant wait to see what the Lord has for us as best friends forever..
JILLIGAN I LOVE YOU!!!!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
WILL PEOPLE CALL YOU THOMAS????
This was prompted today from an email I sent to family, friends and pray warriors. Within a half hour of sending it, we got a positive reply. To be honest I am not sure God would answer, but I was sure it would not be that quick. I am so thankful my Lord loves to prove me wrong so I can grow in Him and bask in his love. Let me start by saying this blog is probably more than for me than you. I am trying to have real JOY in my life. I have asked myself the following questions many times have you? What is wrong with me? Why doesn’t God seem to hear my prayers? Am I all alone in thinking this? The answers are easy, nothing is wrong with you. At the most, a lot of us are like Thomas, affectionately known as doubting Thomas. We just do not pray correctly, or specific enough, or pray at all. Remember God always hears your prayers His answers are always YES, NO or WAIT! We as humans do not like to be told to wait or no. God only hears your prayers if you are his child. Imagine this, the next door neighbor, let’s call him Nicholas, comes to your house and asks you a favor. You hardly know Nicholas, you are not as adapt to give him the desires of his heart. However, your sweet precious child comes to you and asks for the same thing, you are more likely to give it them. Why? Due to the fact it was your child asking. God is the same way; he only listens to his children. According to Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked (bad person or a person who has not admitted that they do bad things (sin)): but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.” (Just, lawful or someone that has accepted that Jesus died to ensure they could walk the streets of gold in Heaven!
You are not alone on an island thinking these things we all do. How many times have you prayed for something, only to tell people God doesn’t hear my prayers? The friends look at you kind of weird because God did answer it. It is so obvious others look at you strangely wondering how you don’t see the answer. For example we had a friend who was in business with an unsaved man and God told our friend sell your half of the business (due to the fact you may live a great life, but it is only as great as the weakest link). Well we joined with this man in prayer, several days later; someone approached our friend about buying him out. When we saw our friend a week later, he told us this story and then said, “Why isn’t God answering my prayer?” We wanted to laugh, but how many times in our life is that true.
We are given a model prayer to pray in Ps. 23rd 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (fail)
2He maketh me to lie down (lurk, fall down) in green pastures (pleasant place): he leadeth (protect) me beside the still waters. (quiet water)
3He restoreth my soul (relieve, recover, refresh): he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. (a memorial individual)
4Yea, though I walk (follow, wander) through the valley of the shadow of death, (grave) I will fear (revere) no evil: (afflicted, calamity, displeasure, misery, mischief, sorrow or trouble) for thou art with me;( along with) thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest (arrange)a table before me in the presence (before) of mine enemies: (adversary) thou anointest (satisfy)my head with oil; (grease such as perfumed olive oil) my cup runneth over. (Satisfaction)
6Surely (only) goodness and mercy shall follow (follow after) me all the days of my life: and I will dwell (settle) in the house of the LORD for ever.
When praying we should first praise the Lord for all he has done for you. Take a moment and think on these things. Family, a house, a job, a car, people who love you, groceries, warm clothes, and most importantly the right to pray and not be persecuted. (The list can be a lot longer; due to space I am unable to list everything. Secondly, pray for others and their needs, whether it be unspoken, physical, mental, or for their love ones. At this point you should pray for your Pastor and the leaders in the Church. You should also, whether you agree or not, pray for our president and political leaders. Finally, you can petition God to allow you to have the desires of the heart, which may be health, work, spiritual growth or anything that others may consider “selfish”.
If you follow this you will have JOY. Remember is as Jesus first, others second, Y you last.
Do you have real joy?
Tomorrow I want to dedicate to prayer requests, if you have any feel free to call, or email me at vis0226@aol.com or just respond to this post. If you don’t want your requests posted just make sure you tell me, I will not be mentioning names.
Monday, January 18, 2010
WINNING A LOSING BATTLE?
I would like to dedicate Mondays to weight loss. This is because this is the day I weigh in.The battle is the battle of the bulge. I battle I knew would take my life from my girls, their husbands and my special grandchildren!
ABOUT ME: On Jan 1, 2009, I made a resolution to lose weight, like every year before that. I knew however that I would not lose any. On Jan. 10, 2009 I embarrassed to say I was very obese, near the top of the obesity scale according to the wii fit. I weighed a total of 240 lbs (I say this with shame). Wearing size 26 clothes! I am amazed that I weighed in at 161.6lbs this morning!
VERY IMPORTANT, THIS IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL CARE. YOU SHOULD CHECK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING TO DIET OR EXERICE. JUST BECAUSE IT WORKED FOR ME DOESN’T MEAN IT WILL FOR YOU. THESE ARE JUST TIPS YOU MAY WANT TO TRY.
I was so disappointed when I found out chocolate really is not a food group. Boy that was frustrating, due to the fact I am a chocolic. Thankfully weight watchers has some great chocolte recipes. (I will shaare soon) It has been a long road for me, I do weight watchers online. I am required to enter into the computer every little morsel that goes into my mouth. It is amazing how much a person eats when they have to be accountable for it. Before I eat I am able to look on line to see how many points I have used, how many more to go and what a point value is on certain foods. The computer also gives me points for my exercise every day (these are points that if I over eat I can take from).
Hi, my name is Valerie and I am a stress eater! I am learning before I put anything into my mouth, I ask am I hungry, bored, upset, or angry. If I answer yes to the last three, I will usually chew a piece of extra chewing gum. (I love the strawberry mango one) I also go to my Bible a lot and ready about gluttony, because for me to be obese that is what it was. I was lazy, sick, and just not in good health. I realized this one day and thought well I will try again. I told my husband what I was going to do and his reaction was great, he would help. You know what this man did? He made me walk around our complex with the day at least once a day! I thought he was nuts how many times before had I tried and failed. He started to look at me different when I lost 5lbs, he was genuinely excited, as was I. I wanted more; it almost became an addiction to see if I could lose more! It was a challenge now! Slowly I added step aerobics from the Wii Fit, working up to at least 40 min. a day. I also do “core” exercises (I will talk more on those next week). I learned simple things like vacuuming and dusting counted towards activity points. Guess what my house starting getting clean!
I found that I need to start each day dedicated to my spiritual health, because if that is not right nothing will be. After devotions, I eat then sometime through out the day I do my exercies, but I always pray first. Here is the verse for this week…..Pro 23:21 for the drunkard (I don’t drink) and the glutton (worthless vile) shall come to poverty (consume, destroy) and drowsiness shall clothe (wrap around him) a man with rags. (literally means rags).
I would like to encourage you, if you are trying don’t stop. Don’t give up! I am willing to be your accountability partner or cheerleader which ever you need. I am not an expert but I hid behind food to help soothe the inner hurts. To genuinely lose weight you need to come to terms of what is hurting you or why you have been hurt. This can be done many ways. One is turning over to the Lord if you know Him as your personal Saviour. There is hymn that states, “search me and try me” search within you to see what is wrong. I had stuff hidden so far down, that I did not admit these things at first. After I started losing weight, I realized my body was the Temple of the Lord…… comes back next week to read more of my diet trials!
NEVER GIVE UP!!!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
WHO WAS THE BIGGEST HELP IN MY LIFE?
There are four little people who have brought a lot back into my life. I love you and thanks for making me always feel special and loved. You are special to me!
Today’s is dedicated to the biggest help of all, the Lord. The Bible says “but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26) did this mean healing me and my wounds?
Over the last few years, my mental and physical health has not been good. I honestly thought, “I will be this way forever.” But some people saw potential in me and decided to pray for me, thanks. I want to show you what the Lord has taught me over the last little while, in my devotions, in preaching and through my family.
First and foremost God is the Alpha and Omega. He is the beginning and the end. Without his love for me I could not make any changes. I am a human, and as a human I am a sinner who has repented. The Bible says. Luke 15:10 “Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." The day I asked Jesus into my heart the angels joyfully accepted me. I know for sure that if I was to die tonight I would be in heaven, because the Bible says in “1Jn 1:9 If we confess (say the same thing about sin as God) our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse (purify) us from all unrighteousness (moral wrongfulness).
We can’t go to Heaven without doing this. You might say, “but I am a good person, I help the poor, I volunteer, I am nice with my neighbors ect. The Bible says a lot about this but here is one place, “Psalms 14:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
The first thing that happened in my life was repentance. For me the biblical sense of true repentance means I changed my mind and reasons for living after coming under conviction of my sins and ungodliness before a perfect and righteous God. But God is merciful, and provided me a way to escape punishment for my sins. God offered me the free Gift of salvation. God’s salvation is from an eternal suffering in Hell without God to an eternity of joy in Heaven with God. True Repentance results in your spiritual birth (are born again?) and a new purpose for your life.
When I repented I came under strong conviction of my own sinfulness and guilt. I realized I am unworthy and helpless to stand before a holy and pure God. I also understand and appreciated God's mercy towards me, which is evidenced through the suffering and death of Christ on the cross for me. After repentance I have turned from my ways and started a life journey with God. I strive to live a holy life to honor and serve our Lord for the rest of my life. This does not mean I will never sin again. But when I do, I will come under strong conviction to again confess my sins and receive a renewed forgiveness and cleansing.
In Luke 6:37 Jesus says,Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
My problem has been easy yet complicated; usually I could forgive others, but not myself. God is changing that thinking in my mind. Yes, I have made some dumb mistakes, but all I need to do is go to Christ and ask for His forgiveness, and asked the person who I wronged or who wronged me and leave the rest to God. You may ask “how many times I should forgive". Jesus says in Matthew 18:22 "Jesus says not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Untilseventy times seven."
Lastly, for tonight, I have been learning about obedience. Every person of the whole human race is loved mightily and tenderly by God our Creator. Whatever God has ever done for the human race, he has done out of genuine love, and with an intense desire to see man happy. In the Book, the Bible, our loving heavenly Father and beneficent Creator has revealed unto the human race His divine will.
Everything God has ever said to us in His Holy Book has been said for our own good, and is conducive to our happiness here in this life, and in the life that is to come. Our obedience, therefore, to God's holy will as revealed in the Bible, is for our own personal happiness and eternal welfare. For these reasons I am learning to be obedient to God. If you have taken these steps you realize how hard it is. Many times I make mistakes and I have to go back to the forgiveness.
So the one who is taught me the most is the Lord, himself. I am glad to be a child of His! Thankfully God is forgiving me and healing my wounds!
Today’s is dedicated to the biggest help of all, the Lord. The Bible says “but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26) did this mean healing me and my wounds?
Over the last few years, my mental and physical health has not been good. I honestly thought, “I will be this way forever.” But some people saw potential in me and decided to pray for me, thanks. I want to show you what the Lord has taught me over the last little while, in my devotions, in preaching and through my family.
First and foremost God is the Alpha and Omega. He is the beginning and the end. Without his love for me I could not make any changes. I am a human, and as a human I am a sinner who has repented. The Bible says. Luke 15:10 “Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." The day I asked Jesus into my heart the angels joyfully accepted me. I know for sure that if I was to die tonight I would be in heaven, because the Bible says in “1Jn 1:9 If we confess (say the same thing about sin as God) our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse (purify) us from all unrighteousness (moral wrongfulness).
We can’t go to Heaven without doing this. You might say, “but I am a good person, I help the poor, I volunteer, I am nice with my neighbors ect. The Bible says a lot about this but here is one place, “Psalms 14:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
The first thing that happened in my life was repentance. For me the biblical sense of true repentance means I changed my mind and reasons for living after coming under conviction of my sins and ungodliness before a perfect and righteous God. But God is merciful, and provided me a way to escape punishment for my sins. God offered me the free Gift of salvation. God’s salvation is from an eternal suffering in Hell without God to an eternity of joy in Heaven with God. True Repentance results in your spiritual birth (are born again?) and a new purpose for your life.
When I repented I came under strong conviction of my own sinfulness and guilt. I realized I am unworthy and helpless to stand before a holy and pure God. I also understand and appreciated God's mercy towards me, which is evidenced through the suffering and death of Christ on the cross for me. After repentance I have turned from my ways and started a life journey with God. I strive to live a holy life to honor and serve our Lord for the rest of my life. This does not mean I will never sin again. But when I do, I will come under strong conviction to again confess my sins and receive a renewed forgiveness and cleansing.
In Luke 6:37 Jesus says,Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
My problem has been easy yet complicated; usually I could forgive others, but not myself. God is changing that thinking in my mind. Yes, I have made some dumb mistakes, but all I need to do is go to Christ and ask for His forgiveness, and asked the person who I wronged or who wronged me and leave the rest to God. You may ask “how many times I should forgive". Jesus says in Matthew 18:22 "Jesus says not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Untilseventy times seven."
Lastly, for tonight, I have been learning about obedience. Every person of the whole human race is loved mightily and tenderly by God our Creator. Whatever God has ever done for the human race, he has done out of genuine love, and with an intense desire to see man happy. In the Book, the Bible, our loving heavenly Father and beneficent Creator has revealed unto the human race His divine will.
Everything God has ever said to us in His Holy Book has been said for our own good, and is conducive to our happiness here in this life, and in the life that is to come. Our obedience, therefore, to God's holy will as revealed in the Bible, is for our own personal happiness and eternal welfare. For these reasons I am learning to be obedient to God. If you have taken these steps you realize how hard it is. Many times I make mistakes and I have to go back to the forgiveness.
So the one who is taught me the most is the Lord, himself. I am glad to be a child of His! Thankfully God is forgiving me and healing my wounds!
Friday, January 15, 2010
FAMILY OR NOT, YOU TELL ME?
The following people may be part of my individual family or extended family, or not even related can you guess. Some of the people I already mentioned this week are considered family, and I love you!
AGAIN THESE ARE NOT IN ORDER!
Where do you go when you are in trouble? You go to this lady as many people have. She is a mother, grandmother and even a great grandmother. She has always been a pillar in the Church and community. She has taught me how to prioritize, make lists and how to get things down. She has taught me that even though It is on the “to do list” for today it is not the end of the world if it doesn’t get done. She has taught me to be frugal which is good, because I do have a big generous heart to the point that it hurts my family. She has taught me that am wrong. She has taught me through example what a mother and wife should be. She taught me to put people in the right order. God comes first, then your husband and then your kids. She taught me how to use coupons to the best of the coupon and how to rebate, this is exciting, I always love to see money come back to me. Through tough times, if she is biblical correct, I have seen her dig in her heals and stand firm. She taught me, don’t mess with my family, in that sense she is like a mother bear, very protective. I have heard this woman tell the story that one of her kids was away from the Lord, and she and the Lord every Sunday would do business at the altar. Her prayer? Show my child the right way, or take him home Lord. She means what she says, and you better listen. She is also so sweet, and when you are in her home you feel the hospitality flowing out of her. If you want to feel love and you are genuine, you want to be around this woman as much as possible. I love you!
I want to introduce you to a lady, is she my sister? She is very special to me even though it was not always been that way. She is the mother of two boys. Even though she did not know it, she has influenced my life in many ways. She is one of strongest people I know. That is one things she taught me, how to be strong. In the face of trials and tribulations she stays strong. We were not always close, but over the last 6 months we have started to become friends. Now she is precious in my heart and I can’t imagine my life without her. I am glad to things started to change between us. You are brutally honest, at times which I hated. Now it is great. I like the idea we are now on the same page together, we share secrets, and we laugh together. You have shown me what it is like to be a great wife, mother and daughter. Thanks for all you do. I love you!
The next is a young man. He is a very sweet, caring young man. Unfortunately, he is so sweet and caring it is a detriment to him. He is looking for someone to love in a special way. He lacks patience, in waiting on things. I now know how my lack of patience has driven people around me into frustration. He has a big heart, which is something we have in common. However, in talking to this young man I can honestly say it is because of him, I am getting away from the muddy shoe doormat syndrome. I pray one day this will happen for you, and it won’t take as long as it did for me. Our interests are not close, what he loves, I unfortunately is bored to tears with, but it hasn’t stopped our bond from growing. Please do not let woman run your life, in general they are not worth it, until you find that special girl. I love and really enjoy our conversations together!
Get the hint!
Introducing a woman who should be part of everyone’s life, in fact, in everyone’s life which is connected to hers you know you are loved. This person may love you but not like you. In fact it is not the fact that she dislikes you, but hates the sin you are committing. This person has taught me that even in the bad times the Lord is there, and all the glory should go to Him. I have seen God answer prayer after prayer after prayer. She is teaching me the Bible principle “pray without ceasing” Oh how I desire to be a prayer warrior like her. She has taught me a lot about standing by your husband, when the world is out to get him. She has taught me how to encourage my husband. This woman is younger than me, but has been put into many difficult situations and you know what, she always comes out smiling and laughing. She is a mother to three children, and is trying to raise them for the Lord. Thanks does not cover the debt I owe you for taking time, love, patience and prayers, it help me through. I am thankful you are one of the rocks I have put in place so I don’t slip backwards. I love you!
This man is balding, lol, sorry had to mention it. This one won’t be as long as the others. He is a proud father and an even prouder grandfather (It’s a boy)! This person always makes me laugh; he is very silly but very serious about the Lord and the Lord’s business. His wife is a gem. He is showing me it is okay to have a good time and laugh if the Lord is edified. This man has so much enthusiasm for the Lord it is contagious. To you, thanks for your testimony, and prayers. You are loved by many!
My next lady is the mother of one, grandmother of 2, and a great grandmother of 7! She had a rough upbringing; we really started to connect about 18 years ago. I was first furious with this woman, and part of me wanted nothing to do with her. But again she loved me the way I should be. She like many others is very honest and if you do wrong, she will tell you immediately! She taught me not to hold things in. If you do, then you are asking for trouble because the next thing that happens may not be so bad, but, because of holding it in the object of your anger it feels 10 times worse. When I have done things to displease this woman, with love she has corrected me. I love you. Thanks!
This next man is a father of five. He has taught me many things but space is limited. This man has helped show me obedience to the Lord, whether you understand it or not. He has taught compassion and I am excited because he is teaching his children the same thing. Never is there a time when I do not see this family and they are friendly and excited genuinely to see me. This has taught me that no matter what a person does or how they behave, you should always show people God’s love. God loved us so much He sent his son to die and rise again, so we could know if we are going to Heaven. Do you know, if not I will explain it to you. This man is a family man and he loves his wife and children and displays it in front of others. Thank you to you and your family you are an inspiration to me. I love you all!
THERE ARE MANY OTHERS, HOWEVER, DO TO SPACE, AND IN RESPECTING YOUR TIME, I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL WHO ARE TEACHING ME!
AGAIN THESE ARE NOT IN ORDER!
Where do you go when you are in trouble? You go to this lady as many people have. She is a mother, grandmother and even a great grandmother. She has always been a pillar in the Church and community. She has taught me how to prioritize, make lists and how to get things down. She has taught me that even though It is on the “to do list” for today it is not the end of the world if it doesn’t get done. She has taught me to be frugal which is good, because I do have a big generous heart to the point that it hurts my family. She has taught me that am wrong. She has taught me through example what a mother and wife should be. She taught me to put people in the right order. God comes first, then your husband and then your kids. She taught me how to use coupons to the best of the coupon and how to rebate, this is exciting, I always love to see money come back to me. Through tough times, if she is biblical correct, I have seen her dig in her heals and stand firm. She taught me, don’t mess with my family, in that sense she is like a mother bear, very protective. I have heard this woman tell the story that one of her kids was away from the Lord, and she and the Lord every Sunday would do business at the altar. Her prayer? Show my child the right way, or take him home Lord. She means what she says, and you better listen. She is also so sweet, and when you are in her home you feel the hospitality flowing out of her. If you want to feel love and you are genuine, you want to be around this woman as much as possible. I love you!
I want to introduce you to a lady, is she my sister? She is very special to me even though it was not always been that way. She is the mother of two boys. Even though she did not know it, she has influenced my life in many ways. She is one of strongest people I know. That is one things she taught me, how to be strong. In the face of trials and tribulations she stays strong. We were not always close, but over the last 6 months we have started to become friends. Now she is precious in my heart and I can’t imagine my life without her. I am glad to things started to change between us. You are brutally honest, at times which I hated. Now it is great. I like the idea we are now on the same page together, we share secrets, and we laugh together. You have shown me what it is like to be a great wife, mother and daughter. Thanks for all you do. I love you!
The next is a young man. He is a very sweet, caring young man. Unfortunately, he is so sweet and caring it is a detriment to him. He is looking for someone to love in a special way. He lacks patience, in waiting on things. I now know how my lack of patience has driven people around me into frustration. He has a big heart, which is something we have in common. However, in talking to this young man I can honestly say it is because of him, I am getting away from the muddy shoe doormat syndrome. I pray one day this will happen for you, and it won’t take as long as it did for me. Our interests are not close, what he loves, I unfortunately is bored to tears with, but it hasn’t stopped our bond from growing. Please do not let woman run your life, in general they are not worth it, until you find that special girl. I love and really enjoy our conversations together!
Get the hint!
Introducing a woman who should be part of everyone’s life, in fact, in everyone’s life which is connected to hers you know you are loved. This person may love you but not like you. In fact it is not the fact that she dislikes you, but hates the sin you are committing. This person has taught me that even in the bad times the Lord is there, and all the glory should go to Him. I have seen God answer prayer after prayer after prayer. She is teaching me the Bible principle “pray without ceasing” Oh how I desire to be a prayer warrior like her. She has taught me a lot about standing by your husband, when the world is out to get him. She has taught me how to encourage my husband. This woman is younger than me, but has been put into many difficult situations and you know what, she always comes out smiling and laughing. She is a mother to three children, and is trying to raise them for the Lord. Thanks does not cover the debt I owe you for taking time, love, patience and prayers, it help me through. I am thankful you are one of the rocks I have put in place so I don’t slip backwards. I love you!
This man is balding, lol, sorry had to mention it. This one won’t be as long as the others. He is a proud father and an even prouder grandfather (It’s a boy)! This person always makes me laugh; he is very silly but very serious about the Lord and the Lord’s business. His wife is a gem. He is showing me it is okay to have a good time and laugh if the Lord is edified. This man has so much enthusiasm for the Lord it is contagious. To you, thanks for your testimony, and prayers. You are loved by many!
My next lady is the mother of one, grandmother of 2, and a great grandmother of 7! She had a rough upbringing; we really started to connect about 18 years ago. I was first furious with this woman, and part of me wanted nothing to do with her. But again she loved me the way I should be. She like many others is very honest and if you do wrong, she will tell you immediately! She taught me not to hold things in. If you do, then you are asking for trouble because the next thing that happens may not be so bad, but, because of holding it in the object of your anger it feels 10 times worse. When I have done things to displease this woman, with love she has corrected me. I love you. Thanks!
This next man is a father of five. He has taught me many things but space is limited. This man has helped show me obedience to the Lord, whether you understand it or not. He has taught compassion and I am excited because he is teaching his children the same thing. Never is there a time when I do not see this family and they are friendly and excited genuinely to see me. This has taught me that no matter what a person does or how they behave, you should always show people God’s love. God loved us so much He sent his son to die and rise again, so we could know if we are going to Heaven. Do you know, if not I will explain it to you. This man is a family man and he loves his wife and children and displays it in front of others. Thank you to you and your family you are an inspiration to me. I love you all!
THERE ARE MANY OTHERS, HOWEVER, DO TO SPACE, AND IN RESPECTING YOUR TIME, I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL WHO ARE TEACHING ME!
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