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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 4/27/2007 7:37:54 AM
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After reading something my cousin posted on Myspace it made me think of how blessed we are to have a God that gives us a new 24 hours every day. So many times I go to bed thinking of the failures of the day. Especially, when I am trying so hard to change my eating and exercising habits. When I fail I take it pretty hard. When I talk to the kids in a way that I probably shouldn't have, when I don't accomplish the things I planned on accomplishing that day or just not living up to the person I thought I was can all be considered failures.
Yet, every day I wake up I should always keep in mind that I am truly blessed, as we are not guaranteed tomorrow or even the next 24 hours, and know that with every new 24 hours given to me comes new grace, grace to get me through what ever lies ahead. Grace to try again and get it right.
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
(2 Corinthians 12:9)
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 4/28/2007 1:11:42 AM
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DeeDee, isn't it so good that we get more time, if God gives it to us, to do the things that He wants us to do? We may not get it done today, but if God gives us another day, then that's another day to glorify Him.
We may see ourselves as failures, but in His eyes, we aren't. We're His kids and he loves us, no matter what we managed to achieve for the day or not.
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 4/28/2007 7:19:10 AM
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So true Trish!!!!
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 4/28/2007 10:07:03 AM
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What are you up to this weekend?
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/5/2007 10:54:26 PM
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Hey Trish! Wow it's been a week since I 've been here eh?
Well, this weekend there isn't too much going on. Been feeling a little up and down lately, I am glad tomorrow is Sunday, and I can go to church I need it. I could use some restoring.
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/5/2007 11:21:09 PM
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I'm glad you get to go to church tomorrow.
I didn't get to go to church this morning. I'm still not well. I'm really looking forward to finding out what's wrong with me. Hopefully I'll get more of an idea after seeing the gastroenterologist later on this week, and then having the procedures done.
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/7/2007 6:14:01 AM
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Praying for you Trish!!!
Another lesson in Contentment... I suppose I needed to hear it!
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
(1Timothy 6:6)
I have been whining a lot about the things I want in my life, justifying it by telling myself that anyone
in my situation would want the same things, what is wrong with wanting more? It isn't like I am asking for things I don't need, right? Well...right? Well, no there is nothing wrong with desiring more for our life, yet at the same time before I deserve more I need to learn to be content with what I have. It is just that simple
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
(1Timothy 6:8)
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have, for he
hath said, I will never leave nor forsake thee.
(Hebrews 13:5)
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/7/2007 6:29:27 AM
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/7/2007 10:43:15 AM
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Hey DeeDee!
Paul talks about being content with what we have, but I think that God sometimes gives us the desire for more. Maybe not material things, but other things. How else can He give us the desires of our hearts, if we don't desire anything?
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/9/2007 6:15:10 AM
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I agree Trish! But if we aren't thankful for what we have and give God the glory, then we really don't deserve it. I think being more thankful for the things I have is something I have been convicted about. Here is some more good stuff that I have been learning lately...
It's not that some people receive more of Jesus' spirit than others, it is just that they yield more. In Sunday School we have been studying about abiding in Christ. I have been really thinking on the lesson from about two weeks ago. There weren't any new revelations, and I am sure at one time or another I have heard it all before, yet I think I have been able to see it in a different light. There is a real purpose that matters for eternity, because everything we do should be as unto the Lord.
The purpose of abiding in Christ is to bear fruit. I am learning, the idea of bearing fruit has many meanings. One obvious meaning is to bring more souls to Christ. In turn we will receive blessings. .John 15:16 says "ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give you." God choose me! He chooses you too!
Another reason for abiding in the Lord is so that we will know and fulfill His Purpose. "Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. they shall bring forth fruit in old age, they shall be fat and flourishing;" (Psalms 92:13-14) Here is the clincher for me. The product of abiding in Christ is the fruit of the spirit. So by now, just as I have been, you're questioning what is all of this fruit? It is a visible appearance in your character. "The fruit of the Spirit is love,joy , peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, against such there is no law." (Galatians 5:22-23) Now I have read that verse many times and the one word that has always stuck out at me is long suffering, I always said, "how long is long? Man it often seems like it has already been too long. However, when the definitions of these words become clear is when the new light is shed on it all.
Love- that agape love that is unconditional and described in 1 Corinthians 13:18
Joy- Not based on circumstances of life, if we base our joy on what we have in the world or our circumstances we may never know joy in our life
Peace- tranquility of mind, oh how so many people need this
Long suffering- steadfastness under pressure, what a powerful statement, what a fruit to have!
Gentleness- patient
Goodness- the opposite of evil
Faith- is it growing?
Meekness- not weakness- strength or power under controle, letting grace guide you.
Temperance- controled temper
All of these in this list, are fruit we are to bear in our lives for others to see, qualities in our life that would make us stand out from the rest, they are evidence of the spirit working in and through us, evedience of our yielding to HIM. I pray that these will be evident in my life!
Bringing others to Christ, is another piece of evidence that we are bearing that fruit of God. Yet it is something I struggle with. I fear I haven't sought out to do too often, due to my own inability to step out of my box and reach out to others as I should.. Proverbs 11:30 says, "the fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise." And ,Psalms 126:5-6 says,"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."
Produce Soul Fruit!
The praise! "Herein* is my Father glorified that ye bear much fruit so shall ye be my disciples." (John 15:8) * where? here! Where are you at? We are called to individually glorify God as well as a church. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Faith with out works is dead, we have a real purpose. I am thankful for the teachings in my Sunday School Class, as I know the Lord uses it in order that I might grow and become the person God wants me to be and in the mean time, I might be able to set an example to others so that they might be encouraged to bear fruit for the Lord as I am encouraged.
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/9/2007 6:40:52 AM
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Very true.
How are you doing, DeeDee?
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/11/2007 7:00:02 AM
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God has a positive answer:
You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you
(John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )
You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5- 6)
You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28 )
You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/11/2007 7:06:25 AM
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Hi Trish! I am doing well! I don't have much time here, I would really like to find a time I could just sti here and visit, but it seems every time I get on here it is time to do something else. Like right now I have to go exercise, as I have started this plan to exercise at 7am every day! So far as long as I have a schedule to do it, it seems to work.
At work during my lunch period a couple of ladies and I also walk together.
They started this new thing at work too, everyone put in 20 dollars and who ever looses the most weight by the 25th will win all of the money. For me if I win it, great I have spending money for CA, but if I don't then at lest I have the bennifet of making some friends, loosing weight and getting healthier. Can't beat that I suppose.
well, now I better go. Hopefully I can get back here this evening for a while.
TTFN!
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/11/2007 7:11:10 AM
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That's a great idea, DeeDee.
I've heard that positive answer thing before. Just have to live it now.
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/19/2007 8:18:03 AM
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I just don't know, I feel I am doing my best to hold it all together, I know I can do nothing in and of my self I have to give it all to the LORD. I have no complaints as things have been running pretty smooth. No drama, no drunk out bursts, no rants and rages, all slow and in in the same direction. Bills are paid, house is pretty much kept up, kids are doing well, all of my "needs" (I'm married, I have a house two kids; one of each, clothes, food, a and good job ) are met, so what's the problem? I want more!! I know I rushed into this life I have and made some mistakes along the way, I often feel I am still paying for them. Maybe my husband wasn't the one God had in mind for me, yet God uses all things for good to all who love him. With out with out my husband in my life I wouldn't have my wonderful children and might not have gone back to school, I might not have grown as much as I have in the past 16 years we have been together. So I am thankful to have him as a part of my life. I believe I have been good for him too, and I know he is also thankful for me and loves me, he just has a difficult time showing it, like many men I am sure. Yet I find myself wanting more out of life, and I pretty much have no control over most of it.
I want ...
A bigger better house in a better neighborhood
Loose 20 more pounds
Learn to play the guitar instead of look at the one sitting in the corner
Have a new computer
A better car
Learn to dance with out feeling so stupid and self conscience
Just be more comfortable in my own skin
Laugh more
Love more
Live more
And most of all to straighten my walk with the LORD as I often veer off course also, to have more one on one time with hubby...
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/19/2007 8:40:10 AM
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Patience, DeeDee. Patience. And have you asked the Lord which out of that list He wants you to have and when?
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It's good to have goals. Some of them are achievable. Like starting to lose some of that weight that you want to lose. Maybe having guitar lessons. Improving your relationship with the Lord.
Others may have to wait for His timing. Who knows? Maybe God will work on dh's heart about some of those things too.
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/19/2007 10:10:37 AM
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Yeah I know Trish, all you say is true. Can't afford lessons but I am able to loose the weight and I am doing so now, the rest is all in God's hands and time. Yet, in my impatient self I want it all now!!! I am praying for patience.
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/19/2007 10:14:17 AM
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I know what you mean, DeeDee. There are things that I'd really like, and like them yesterday. It's not part of God's plans for me yet, so I have to learn patience too.
Good to have you around. Seems like ages since I last talked to you.
Did you get an email from me this morning?
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/21/2007 6:57:22 AM
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I did get your e-mail great pic, now I can put a face with a name!!
Speaking of having patience, God is trying mine now! I severely sprained my ankle and pulled or tore some ligaments. I can't believe it! I did something like this two years ago (maybe it was a year ago) to the same ankle, but to the other side. I can't put any weight on it for ten days and have to use crutches for that long, I don't like the crutches. I have to wear that air cast again for six weeks too!
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/21/2007 7:04:32 AM
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Hiya, Deedee!
Sorry to hear about the ankle, but at least you don't have to go to work on it!
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/21/2007 7:06:57 AM
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Wow! Hey, I'll be praying for a quick recovery!
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/21/2007 7:16:01 AM
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Well I am taking off today, and hopefully tomorrow I can get rid of the pain meds and return to work. We have nine day s of school left and the last days are usually the most fun. So we'll see what happens. Man my computer is running so slow, I have had to type this twice now.
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/21/2007 7:42:34 AM
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Ouch, Dee!! That has to hurt! . . . will join those in prayer for a quick recovery. Hope you are able to keep up with the kiddies in those last few days of school.
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Yeah I know Trish, all you say is true. Can't afford lessons but I am able to loose the weight and I am doing so now, the rest is all in God's hands and time. Yet, in my impatient self I want it all now!!! I am praying for patience.
I've prayed for patience for years . . . . do you have any idea how Jesus teaches us patience?? . . .  . . . . it seems we are all in the learning process, huh 
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/21/2007 11:11:11 AM
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I've sprained my ankle in the past too, so I'll be praying for quick healing for you too.
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RE: Accepting God's peace and delighting in the day - 5/25/2007 7:25:57 AM
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So I have been throwing a pity party for about a week now and been very grouchy, irritated, angry, and just in an awful mood! According to the doctor in the ER last weekend, I severely sprained my ankle and possibly tore some ligaments! I was told that in about a week, I would be able to put weight on it, it has been a week tomorrow, and I can't put any weight on it, it still hurts so much!
I questioned and was mad at God how could he let this happen? I was on such a great exercise kick and I can't really do much of that any more, I plan on going CA in July and I have to wear this stupid air cast for 6 weeks to 4 months. The pain is pretty bad, I think it might be worse than the ER Doctor thought, and so I need to get it checked out again. I missed almost a week of work, even the class field trip to the zoo, no fair!
No matter how much pain I am in now I have to go to work today, and Tuesday through Friday of next week as they are snow make up days and I have already been paid for them, so I'd have to pay IPS back if I don't go to work UGH! I don't have time for torn ligaments, broken ankle or what ever it is that's wrong with this ankle! I am very unhappy about all of this! I am miserable and I am probably making others miserable around me but they are being too polite to say so to my face.
However, today God says, "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." (Matthew 28:20) So instead of drawing close to HIM I have been complaining and whining like a little baby! He is still here with me and he has a purpose for everything he will never leave me. Will he remove the pain? No, maybe not for a while, at least not until it is healed. Will he keep me from falling again and doing this to myself? No, but I can be more careful in the future. Jesus doesn’t give hope by changing the environment, or moving the obstacles in the way that trip me up, but he restores my hope by staying by my side and never leaving me and giving me the support I need to get through it all. All the swelling, bruising, pain, and frustration of it all! He will be with me always!
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