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Monday, January 3, 2011
Streams in the Desert
Been reading out my devotional book recently, and found this stuff;
"We have all been in situations where it seemed as though we were defeated, and the enemy rejoiced. We can only imagine what a complete defeat this appeared to be for Daniel's friends. They were thrown into the terrible flames while their enemies watched to see them burn. Yet the enemy was greatly astonished to see them walking around in the fire, enjoying themselves. Then king Nebuchadnezzar told them to come out of the fire. The enemy "crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them...for no other god can save in this way" (Dan. 3:27.29)"
"May we learn that in all the difficult places God takes us, He is giving us opportunities to exercise our faith in Him that will bring about blessed results and greatly glorify His name."
"Unanswered prayers are simply the evidence that the answer is much closer."
Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart. (Ecclesiastes 7:3)
"Sorrow is God's tool to plow the depths of the soul, that it may yield richer harvests"
"Blessed is the night, for it reveals the stars to us. We can say, Blessed is sorrow for it reveals God's comfort."
"Your father is as close to you when you journey through the darkest tunnel as He is when you are under the open heaven."
He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trust in the Lord (Psalms 112:7)
Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5)
For I know the plans i have for you,..plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11)
580th post:PP
"We have all been in situations where it seemed as though we were defeated, and the enemy rejoiced. We can only imagine what a complete defeat this appeared to be for Daniel's friends. They were thrown into the terrible flames while their enemies watched to see them burn. Yet the enemy was greatly astonished to see them walking around in the fire, enjoying themselves. Then king Nebuchadnezzar told them to come out of the fire. The enemy "crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them...for no other god can save in this way" (Dan. 3:27.29)"
"May we learn that in all the difficult places God takes us, He is giving us opportunities to exercise our faith in Him that will bring about blessed results and greatly glorify His name."
"Unanswered prayers are simply the evidence that the answer is much closer."
Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart. (Ecclesiastes 7:3)
"Sorrow is God's tool to plow the depths of the soul, that it may yield richer harvests"
"Blessed is the night, for it reveals the stars to us. We can say, Blessed is sorrow for it reveals God's comfort."
"Your father is as close to you when you journey through the darkest tunnel as He is when you are under the open heaven."
He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trust in the Lord (Psalms 112:7)
Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5)
For I know the plans i have for you,..plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11)
580th post:PP
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2011.
2010 you sucked, I'm glad you're history.
2011 can you please do me a favor and be nicer than 2010?
resolutions.
1. Go my 3rd year without any soda-except really special days.
2. Read my Bible more:)
3. Think about what I say before I say it.
4. Be a better sister to Courtney Johnson
5. Get inspired by anything and everything that amazes me:)
6. Write more
7. Be an example of Christ everywhere my feet walk
8. Spend as much time as I can with my daddy before he goes to be with God.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
The Body of Christ.
The body of Christ.
And i'm not just talking about the church, I'm talking about my fellow believers who i know and love.
GOD.BLESS.YOU.
Ever since i found out my dad had cancer and informed everyone, i couldn't believe the love and acceptance a lot of people gave me.
some people were just like "well im sorry, i'll pray" Which was nice don't get me wrong, but it didn't mean that much.
But i had people send reactiosns i didn't even except. THE LOVE I FELT, it was amazing:) Who knew God could work so much through a phone call or text message? Certain friends of mine have grown even closer through this, because they really genuinely cared. it meant a lot.
Even though I'm going through such a hard time right now, God is showing His love to me through all the support I'm getting from some people.
God bless the people who are there for me through each step, you know who you are:)
And i'm not just talking about the church, I'm talking about my fellow believers who i know and love.
GOD.BLESS.YOU.
Ever since i found out my dad had cancer and informed everyone, i couldn't believe the love and acceptance a lot of people gave me.
some people were just like "well im sorry, i'll pray" Which was nice don't get me wrong, but it didn't mean that much.
But i had people send reactiosns i didn't even except. THE LOVE I FELT, it was amazing:) Who knew God could work so much through a phone call or text message? Certain friends of mine have grown even closer through this, because they really genuinely cared. it meant a lot.
Even though I'm going through such a hard time right now, God is showing His love to me through all the support I'm getting from some people.
God bless the people who are there for me through each step, you know who you are:)
Monday, December 27, 2010
Today my life has taken a turn.
Hey everyone, my dad just informed us that he has cancer... he only has a few more years to live. Please have my dad in your prayers, along with our family.
Thanks.
GOD IS ALL-POWERFUL.
Thanks.
GOD IS ALL-POWERFUL.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
the adventure
Okay so me and my guy friend were texting last night, and he was like "wanna escape with me?" and i was like "to where" and he replied "it's imaginary, you go in your mind and heart" then i said "okay why not."
So i thought i'd share the texting conversation, cause it was really unique and it was probably the funnest texting i've done in a while.
him-"in our heart and minds. We just stepped away from the everything and are taking our breaths."
me-"That sounds freaking lovely."
him-"join me now"
me-"Okay :)"
him-"I don't see"
me-"You don't see what?"
him-"i don't see you."
me- "well where should i meet you?"
him-"At that one place!"
me-"What place? I need some direction, for my eyes are blocked with too many tears."
him-"Here I'll run over for i have a box of kleenex and then i shall direct you."
me-"Okay..Run fast, I've been standing in the cold all night. Just waiting for someone to rescue me. When will you be here?"
him-"When I'm able to find you"
me-"Are you looking? I'm right there! Standing right by you..almost close enough to touch."
him-"I think i've found you."
me- "Good. I needed to be found."
him-"Hows the kleenex?"
me-"Good, it's really soft. Thanks for giving it to me"
him-"Now lets go! We need to climb mountains to reach our destination."
me-"Okay, I'm ready! Lead me to where we gotta go."
him-"Okay we go straight through the darkness and over the two mountains and we're their."
me-"Okay. lets go :)
What happens when we reach our destination though?
him-"I don't know, we got to go with the flow. All i know is there's a surprise guest waiting for you."
me-"A surprise guest? Lets run as fast we can, i need to get there already! How much longer?"
him-"We're at the gate..And your guest is here waiting."
me-"Whose my guest? I can't see very well, my eyes are still a little moist"
him-"Michael. An invitation from me to him just for you. I'll leave you two alone now for your conversations. :)"
me-"MICHAEL :D (he greets me with one of his famous warm hugs, that makes my smile grow even brighter) But why can't we all talk? Yiu don't have to leave just yet."
him-"But i have already. I walked off into the sunset. for my mission is complete."
me-"what was your mission exactly? Well guess what? I'm chasing you down in that sunset. For i stick by your side."
him-"To bring you to a place and person that will make you happy. And why run after me? I'm of no use."
me-"I am happy! But michael will come to me when he's less busy. And you're of no use? why would you think that? I hear from villagers you're quite the prince charming."
him-"I'll make him less busy. And to some i am but to most im a burdened outlaw."
me-How are you going to make sir michael less busy?
And who are you an outlaw too?"
him-"I haven't figured it out that far yet. And to all the people i've caused pain and hurt to including you."
me-"Well tell me when you have a plan, cause i'd love to hear it.
Well...make yourself more of a prince instead of an outlaw from now on. yeah?"
him-"Okay and it's not quite that easy."
me-"Why isn't it easy? I heard being a prince can be quite an easy role to play, you just have to do it right."
him-"Yeah but the prince is for the good looking hefty men, not lowlives like me."
me-"Don't be so down on yourself."
him-"I'm not. It's the society this village that has put my mindset like that."
me-"What did the society of villagers say to you?"
him-"I'm an outlaw of nothingness."
me-"Well you can't let the villagers tell you who you are. Only people of importance in your heart should their opinion matter to you. right?"
him-"Right. But whom is of importance?"
me-"whoever is in your heart. So tell me sir villager, who is of importance to you?"
him-"I do not know..I need to go on a quest to figure that out."
me-I'll go on that quest with you. Just let me know the time and place and i'll be there. sword in hand, smile on face"
him-"Oh you have a sword? Cause all i got is pebbles."
me-"You may have my sword. For I just decided something to myself that i will be fighting NO more wars. For peace has struck through my heart. And battle cries I'll hear no more."
After that the friend replied "umm WOAH, poetic"
I just thought i'd share with you my little adventure last night ;)
So i thought i'd share the texting conversation, cause it was really unique and it was probably the funnest texting i've done in a while.
him-"in our heart and minds. We just stepped away from the everything and are taking our breaths."
me-"That sounds freaking lovely."
him-"join me now"
me-"Okay :)"
him-"I don't see"
me-"You don't see what?"
him-"i don't see you."
me- "well where should i meet you?"
him-"At that one place!"
me-"What place? I need some direction, for my eyes are blocked with too many tears."
him-"Here I'll run over for i have a box of kleenex and then i shall direct you."
me-"Okay..Run fast, I've been standing in the cold all night. Just waiting for someone to rescue me. When will you be here?"
him-"When I'm able to find you"
me-"Are you looking? I'm right there! Standing right by you..almost close enough to touch."
him-"I think i've found you."
me- "Good. I needed to be found."
him-"Hows the kleenex?"
me-"Good, it's really soft. Thanks for giving it to me"
him-"Now lets go! We need to climb mountains to reach our destination."
me-"Okay, I'm ready! Lead me to where we gotta go."
him-"Okay we go straight through the darkness and over the two mountains and we're their."
me-"Okay. lets go :)
What happens when we reach our destination though?
him-"I don't know, we got to go with the flow. All i know is there's a surprise guest waiting for you."
me-"A surprise guest? Lets run as fast we can, i need to get there already! How much longer?"
him-"We're at the gate..And your guest is here waiting."
me-"Whose my guest? I can't see very well, my eyes are still a little moist"
him-"Michael. An invitation from me to him just for you. I'll leave you two alone now for your conversations. :)"
me-"MICHAEL :D (he greets me with one of his famous warm hugs, that makes my smile grow even brighter) But why can't we all talk? Yiu don't have to leave just yet."
him-"But i have already. I walked off into the sunset. for my mission is complete."
me-"what was your mission exactly? Well guess what? I'm chasing you down in that sunset. For i stick by your side."
him-"To bring you to a place and person that will make you happy. And why run after me? I'm of no use."
me-"I am happy! But michael will come to me when he's less busy. And you're of no use? why would you think that? I hear from villagers you're quite the prince charming."
him-"I'll make him less busy. And to some i am but to most im a burdened outlaw."
me-How are you going to make sir michael less busy?
And who are you an outlaw too?"
him-"I haven't figured it out that far yet. And to all the people i've caused pain and hurt to including you."
me-"Well tell me when you have a plan, cause i'd love to hear it.
Well...make yourself more of a prince instead of an outlaw from now on. yeah?"
him-"Okay and it's not quite that easy."
me-"Why isn't it easy? I heard being a prince can be quite an easy role to play, you just have to do it right."
him-"Yeah but the prince is for the good looking hefty men, not lowlives like me."
me-"Don't be so down on yourself."
him-"I'm not. It's the society this village that has put my mindset like that."
me-"What did the society of villagers say to you?"
him-"I'm an outlaw of nothingness."
me-"Well you can't let the villagers tell you who you are. Only people of importance in your heart should their opinion matter to you. right?"
him-"Right. But whom is of importance?"
me-"whoever is in your heart. So tell me sir villager, who is of importance to you?"
him-"I do not know..I need to go on a quest to figure that out."
me-I'll go on that quest with you. Just let me know the time and place and i'll be there. sword in hand, smile on face"
him-"Oh you have a sword? Cause all i got is pebbles."
me-"You may have my sword. For I just decided something to myself that i will be fighting NO more wars. For peace has struck through my heart. And battle cries I'll hear no more."
After that the friend replied "umm WOAH, poetic"
I just thought i'd share with you my little adventure last night ;)
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