Thursday, February 21, 2008
Open up the heavens
"The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.
The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. "
((Psalm 16:5-6 ))
Lord thank you the inheiritance that you have for our family.
Lord open up the heavens over our home
bring a new freshness and a deep pouring our of your spirit...
They waited for me as for showers and drank in my words as the spring rain.
(( Job 29:23))
When a king's face brightens, it means life;
his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
((Proverbs 16:15))
"You heavens above, rain down righteousness;
let the clouds shower it down.
Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up,
let righteousness grow with it; I, the LORD, have created it.
((Isaiah 45:7-9))
"Let us acknowledge the LORD;
let us press on to acknowledge him.
As surely as the sun rises, he will appear;
he will come to us like the winter rains,
like the spring rains that water the earth."
((Hosea 6:3))
"Ask rain from the LORD in the season of the spring rain,
from the LORD who makes the storm clouds,
and he will give them showers of rain,
to everyone the vegetation in the field."
((Zechariah 10:1 ))
"Be not afraid, O wild animals,
for the open pastures are becoming green.
The trees are bearing their fruit;
the fig tree and the vine yield their riches.
Be glad, O people of Zion,
rejoice in the LORD your God,
for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness.
He sends you abundant showers,
both autumn and spring rains, as before.
The threshing floors will be filled with grain;
the vats will overflow with new wine and oil."
((Joel 2:22-24 ))
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Your words are written on my heart...
"Come, let us return to the LORD;
for he has torn us, that he may heal us;
he has struck us down, and he will bind us up...
...that we may live before him.
Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD;
his going out is sure as the dawn;
he will come to us as the showers,
as the spring rains that water the earth."
Hosea 6: 1-3
--
"So that they should seek God,
in the hope that they might feel after Him and find Him,
although He is not far from each one of us."
For in Him we live and move and have our being;
as even some of your [own] poets have said,
For we are also His offspring."
Acts 17: 27, 28
--
"Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
I will be found by you, declares the LORD,
and I will restore your fortunes and gather you
from all the nations and all the places,
where I have driven you, declares the LORD,
and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile."
Jeremiah 29:12, 13
for he has torn us, that he may heal us;
he has struck us down, and he will bind us up...
...that we may live before him.
Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD;
his going out is sure as the dawn;
he will come to us as the showers,
as the spring rains that water the earth."
Hosea 6: 1-3
--
"So that they should seek God,
in the hope that they might feel after Him and find Him,
although He is not far from each one of us."
For in Him we live and move and have our being;
as even some of your [own] poets have said,
For we are also His offspring."
Acts 17: 27, 28
--
"Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
I will be found by you, declares the LORD,
and I will restore your fortunes and gather you
from all the nations and all the places,
where I have driven you, declares the LORD,
and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile."
Jeremiah 29:12, 13
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Choosing to enjoy life
"I call heaven and earth to wittness this day against you that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore coose life, that you and your descendants may live." Deut. 30:19
The Hebrew word for "life" in that verse is "chay"
and means ( among other things)
:: Fresh, strong, lively, merry
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance ( to the full, till it overflows)." John 10:10
"I have told you these things, that my joy and delight may be in you and that your joy and gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing. " John 15:11
"Up to this time you have not asked a single thing in my name [as presenting all that I AM]; but now ask and keep on asking and you will recieve, so that your joy (gladness, delight) may be full and complete." John 16:24
"And now I am comming to you [Father]; I say these things while I am still in the world, so that My joy may be made full and complete and perfect in them [the diciples] [that they may expirence My delight fulfilled in them, that My enjoyment may be perfected in thier own souls, that they may have My gladness within them, filling thier hearts.] John 17:13
Proverbs 17:22 says that "A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up bones"
--
" Now faith is the assurance ( the confirmation, the title deed) of things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of thier reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]." Hebrews 11:1
"But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him..." Hebrews 11:6
--
"God has not given us a spirit of fear.." 2 Tim. 1:7
In Deuteronomy 1:29 & 30 it says:: "Then I say to you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them. The lord your God who goes before you, he will fight for you just as he did for you in Egypt before your eyes."
1 Chronicles 22:13 says:: "... Be strong and of good courage. Dread not and fear not; be not dismayed."
--
"May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the expirence of your faith] that the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing ( bubbling over) with hope." Romans 15:13
The Hebrew word for "life" in that verse is "chay"
and means ( among other things)
:: Fresh, strong, lively, merry
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance ( to the full, till it overflows)." John 10:10
"I have told you these things, that my joy and delight may be in you and that your joy and gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing. " John 15:11
"Up to this time you have not asked a single thing in my name [as presenting all that I AM]; but now ask and keep on asking and you will recieve, so that your joy (gladness, delight) may be full and complete." John 16:24
"And now I am comming to you [Father]; I say these things while I am still in the world, so that My joy may be made full and complete and perfect in them [the diciples] [that they may expirence My delight fulfilled in them, that My enjoyment may be perfected in thier own souls, that they may have My gladness within them, filling thier hearts.] John 17:13
Proverbs 17:22 says that "A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up bones"
--
" Now faith is the assurance ( the confirmation, the title deed) of things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of thier reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]." Hebrews 11:1
"But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him..." Hebrews 11:6
--
"God has not given us a spirit of fear.." 2 Tim. 1:7
In Deuteronomy 1:29 & 30 it says:: "Then I say to you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them. The lord your God who goes before you, he will fight for you just as he did for you in Egypt before your eyes."
1 Chronicles 22:13 says:: "... Be strong and of good courage. Dread not and fear not; be not dismayed."
--
"May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the expirence of your faith] that the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing ( bubbling over) with hope." Romans 15:13
Monday, February 4, 2008
Ways he has said I love you lately...
4 dozen roses
Sinju sushi
Washed dishes
Homemade ciabatta
Snow and beach
Rose petals and bubble bath
a new purse
Hammers, nails and being handy
Oh my love, your music
Grand central station coffee and coffee cake
A birthday week
Creativity
Salads just the way I like them
Snuggling
Always listening
Running errands
Wisdom
Holding my hand
Encouragment
Always smiling
Juicing extra, and just because
Exotic lilies
Little pink cards, with beauty ahead
Great conversation
A happy anniversary
Beautify'n the beautiful house
Dancing with our son
Helping me breathe
living out C-O-U-P-L-E
Watching the waves
Diaper changes
Cleaning
Bearing the burden
Doing whats right even when it hurts
Reading me the word
Giving us your life
How can one woman be so blessed?
t h a n k y o u
for showing me his love.
Sinju sushi
Washed dishes
Homemade ciabatta
Snow and beach
Rose petals and bubble bath
a new purse
Hammers, nails and being handy
Oh my love, your music
Grand central station coffee and coffee cake
A birthday week
Creativity
Salads just the way I like them
Snuggling
Always listening
Running errands
Wisdom
Holding my hand
Encouragment
Always smiling
Juicing extra, and just because
Exotic lilies
Little pink cards, with beauty ahead
Great conversation
A happy anniversary
Beautify'n the beautiful house
Dancing with our son
Helping me breathe
living out C-O-U-P-L-E
Watching the waves
Diaper changes
Cleaning
Bearing the burden
Doing whats right even when it hurts
Reading me the word
Giving us your life
How can one woman be so blessed?
t h a n k y o u
for showing me his love.
Trust in His promise
Proverbs 3...
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;
then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine. "
amen
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;
then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine. "
amen
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Cranberry Banana Oat Bread
I just love this bread! It is really easy to make and really good!
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick oats
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups ripe mashed banana pulp (about 3 bananas)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted, cooled
1/2 cup granulated sugar ( you can also use honey )
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Lightly grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan with a small amount of oil or butter. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Mix together with a whisk and set aside. Whisk the bananas, eggs and butter together in a bowl. Add the sugar, cranberries, and lemon juice; mix until blended. Gently stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Do not over mix the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until lightly browned, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. Turn the bread out onto a cutting board and, using a serrated bread knife slice the bread into 3/4-inch thick pieces. Arrange on a platter and serve.
( I found this recipe on wholefoodsmarket.com )
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick oats
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups ripe mashed banana pulp (about 3 bananas)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted, cooled
1/2 cup granulated sugar ( you can also use honey )
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Lightly grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan with a small amount of oil or butter. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Mix together with a whisk and set aside. Whisk the bananas, eggs and butter together in a bowl. Add the sugar, cranberries, and lemon juice; mix until blended. Gently stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Do not over mix the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until lightly browned, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. Turn the bread out onto a cutting board and, using a serrated bread knife slice the bread into 3/4-inch thick pieces. Arrange on a platter and serve.
( I found this recipe on wholefoodsmarket.com )
Monday, January 28, 2008
Designed to feed on God Himself
Recently, I have been reading "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis. I read somthing today that really ministered to me and I thought I would share it.
"God made us: invented us as a man invents an engine. A car is made to run on petrol, and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself. He Himself is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn, or the food our spirits were designed to feed on. There is no other. That is why it is just no good asking god to make us happy in our own way without bothering about religion. God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing."
I need to feed on Him. I have felt unsatisfied for a while now in my spirit. I just dont have the hours I used to have to pray and read and dig deep into the word. I have been so tired, with moving to a new house, being in my last trimester of pregnancy, taking care of Elisha... It seems there is always somthing. When I finally do have some time alone, I am so tired that I just want to rest, take a shower, or maybe make myself somthing to eat. But what the Lord has been showing me is that its all about my heart. I have felt so condemed that spiritually things arent the way that they used to be.
This week I have been trying to read the word, and just do little things here and there that feed my spirit. Maybe I cant read chapters and chapters and do alot of word studies. But maybe I can have my bible open while I feed the baby and read some. Maybe I can listen to woship music and worship while I cook, or clean and put things away.
It has been so freeing.
I have been noticing that as I make these efforts to seek the Lord and glorify Him even in the small and humble ways, he has been meeting with me. Yesterday someone shared with me this scripture:
"He tends his flock like a shepherd He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young..."
Isaiah 40:11
I am so thankful He is my shepherd. He has my little family gathered in his arms. He is carring me close to his heart and gently leading me... I want even more hunger for him. I want to feed on Him and burn for Him all day. Even if it doesnt seem to look like it has in the past. I want to burn and breathe in your glory Lord.
"God made us: invented us as a man invents an engine. A car is made to run on petrol, and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself. He Himself is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn, or the food our spirits were designed to feed on. There is no other. That is why it is just no good asking god to make us happy in our own way without bothering about religion. God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing."
I need to feed on Him. I have felt unsatisfied for a while now in my spirit. I just dont have the hours I used to have to pray and read and dig deep into the word. I have been so tired, with moving to a new house, being in my last trimester of pregnancy, taking care of Elisha... It seems there is always somthing. When I finally do have some time alone, I am so tired that I just want to rest, take a shower, or maybe make myself somthing to eat. But what the Lord has been showing me is that its all about my heart. I have felt so condemed that spiritually things arent the way that they used to be.
This week I have been trying to read the word, and just do little things here and there that feed my spirit. Maybe I cant read chapters and chapters and do alot of word studies. But maybe I can have my bible open while I feed the baby and read some. Maybe I can listen to woship music and worship while I cook, or clean and put things away.
It has been so freeing.
I have been noticing that as I make these efforts to seek the Lord and glorify Him even in the small and humble ways, he has been meeting with me. Yesterday someone shared with me this scripture:
"He tends his flock like a shepherd He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young..."
Isaiah 40:11
I am so thankful He is my shepherd. He has my little family gathered in his arms. He is carring me close to his heart and gently leading me... I want even more hunger for him. I want to feed on Him and burn for Him all day. Even if it doesnt seem to look like it has in the past. I want to burn and breathe in your glory Lord.
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