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Saturday, 24 January 2009
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Has it really been so long?
I finally have been able to get back to this blog and suprise, surprise.... It's been since September since I have posted. Sorry 'bout that.
All I can ask that you pray for the situations that have kept me away from my computer and other activties for such and extended period of time.
Hopefully, I will be able to return with "real" posts soon.
Till then, take care, keep safe, and rest in the Peace of God.
Kat
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
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God Always Has a Positive Answer
God always has a positive answer:YOU SAY
GOD SAYS
BIBLE VERSES
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)
"God determines who walks into your life....
it's up to you to decide who you let walk away,
who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
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It's been a hectic summer.
It has been a hectic summer for me as I am sure it has been for everyone else, too. Almost no time at all to sit back quietly and think and definately little or no time to blog. Things should lighten up by the end of August once the kids are back in school and everyone's schedules settle back into the regular daily grind.
Summer's in the Northeast USA are short, very short. Last weekend we were camping about 20 minutes from home and already the early mornings and later evenings are so cool that you can see your breath when you speak.
Soon we will be heading into Fall, my personal favorite time of year. I hope all have had wonderful if busy summer interludes too. I'll be back with my thoughts soon. Take care everyone and check in when you can and let me know what you've been "up to". lol.
Blessings to you and yours in the the name of Christ our Lord and Savior.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
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A reminder that in adversity there is blessing…
LITTLE OLD LADY
There was a little old lady, who every morning stepped onto her front porch, raised her arms to the sky, and shouted:
‘PRAISE THE LORD!’
One day an atheist moved into the house next door. He became irritated at the little old lady. Every morning he'd step onto his front porch after her and yell:
‘THERE IS NO LORD!’
Time passed with the two of them carrying on this way every day.
One morning, in the middle of winter, the little old lady stepped onto her front porch and shouted:
‘PRAISE THE LORD!
Please Lord, I have no food and I am starving, provide for me, oh Lord!’
The next morning she stepped out onto her porch and there were two huge bags of groceries sitting there.
‘PRAISE THE LORD!’
She cried out. ‘He has provided groceries for me!’
The atheist neighbor jumped out of the hedges and shouted:
‘THERE IS NO LORD;
I bought those groceries!!’
The little old lady threw her arms into the air and shouted:
‘PRAISE THE LORD!’
‘He has provided me with groceries and
MADE THE DEVIL PAY FOR THEM!’
Who are we to tell the Lord how to answer our prayers? I was told by a wise ‘old’ lady that all prayer is answered: On time, every time, in God’s time. Sounds trite, I know.
I think that the world believes that God is obligated to answer prayer exactly as we ask… Oh God, give me a house, a car, a million dollars. So what happens when all we get is a tent, a scooter, and cash enough for today’s need? The world sees God as a failure; we see Him as a provider. We know that He will provide all our needs, not necessarily our wants.
Are we willing to accept God’s answer to our prayers? Sometimes He says, “Yes.” Sometimes He says, “No.” And, sometimes He says, “Not now.” Do we only rejoice when we hear, yes, or do we also rejoice when the answer is no? No means so many good things in reality. It means He loves us so much that he looks out for our future well being, too. Yes and No are like oars on a rowboat; too much of one or the other and you will end up going in circles. It takes both to steer a straight course.
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
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Can I Borrow $25?
A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.
SON: Daddy, may I ask you a question?
DAD: “Yeah sure, what it is?” replied the man.
SON: Daddy, how much do you make an hour?
DAD: “That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?” the man said angrily.
SON: I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?
DAD: “If you must know, I make $50 an hour.”
SON: “Oh,” the little boy replied, with his head down.
SON: Daddy, may I please borrow $25?
The father was furious, “If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities.” The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's’ questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door. “Are you asleep, son?' He asked. “No daddy, I'm awake,” replied the boy. 'I've been thinking. Maybe I was too hard on you earlier.” said the man. “It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.”
The little boy sat straight up, smiling. “Oh, thank you daddy!” he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father. “Why do you want more money if you already have some?” the father grumbled.. “Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,” the little boy replied.
“Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.”
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness. It's just a short reminder to all of us working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us; those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love..
If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.
From my heart to yours.
The light of God surrounds us.
The love of God enfolds us.
The power of God protects us.
The presence of God watches over us.
Wherever we are, God is. And all is well.
Thank you, Jeff, for sharing this with me.
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