Good-night, Lord. Today has been good, but busy. Had a good day at Wilson's Beach Church.
I thank You Lord that I am Your daughter. Help me to worship You. Help me to show You my love. Help me to celebrate being Your daughter every day - help me not to forget - not to take that fact for granted. I am glad that I have run to You; You have wiped my slate clean. Thank You, Lord. I don't regret it. I love You!
My prayer is that the youth of this island will come to love You too! Help them to see a difference in our lives - help me to show them love - help me to show Your love to them.
Help me to live a life of integrity - help me to be a woman of noble character.
Friday, February 18, 2011
January 1st, 2011!
Wow! Another year is over! So, did I achieve my goal(s) or New Years Resolutions, as many people call them, for last year? Am I a stronger person? Am I more like You, God? Am I becoming the woman You want me to be? Yes, I believe I am! Am I perfect? No! Has it been easy? No. Did I fail? Yes, many times! Am I going to try again this year? Yes! Why? Because I know that this is what You want from me.
Did I achieve my reading goals? No. I wanted to see how many times I could read the New Testament through in a year - I didn't even finish it once! Even though I still had my devotions most days, I did not achieve that goal. Am I going to try it again this year? I'm not sure yet. I also did not achieve my goal of of reading one non-fiction book a month. I am ashamed to say tat I only read 2 or 3 of that kind of book last year. I am in the midle of one right now. Am I going to strive to do this one again? Yes! I also wanted to rad 50 books last year - I only read 44 3/4. I am going to try to do that one again as well.
What about my writing goals? Did I achieve them! I almost achieved the one for my blog. I wanted to write at least two entries per month. I think there were only 2 months I did not achieve that goal. This year is going to be tougher. I would like to write at least once a week.
I am going to set a goal for having the first draft of my book done as well. I would like to have all 90 days no later than the end of August. Sooner would be better.
Lord, please help me achieve these goals - not for me - but for Your glory. I love You, Lord!
Please help me to pray for all of the youth on a regular basis.
Lord, help me to become closer to You each day. Please speak to me.
I love You Lord. Amen.
I am going to try something I have never done before - pray the Psalms.
Lord, help me to thrill on Your Word. Help me to chew on Scripture day and night. Help me to bear fruit. Help me not to be like the wicked and help me to follow the road You chart for me. Amen.
Did I achieve my reading goals? No. I wanted to see how many times I could read the New Testament through in a year - I didn't even finish it once! Even though I still had my devotions most days, I did not achieve that goal. Am I going to try it again this year? I'm not sure yet. I also did not achieve my goal of of reading one non-fiction book a month. I am ashamed to say tat I only read 2 or 3 of that kind of book last year. I am in the midle of one right now. Am I going to strive to do this one again? Yes! I also wanted to rad 50 books last year - I only read 44 3/4. I am going to try to do that one again as well.
What about my writing goals? Did I achieve them! I almost achieved the one for my blog. I wanted to write at least two entries per month. I think there were only 2 months I did not achieve that goal. This year is going to be tougher. I would like to write at least once a week.
I am going to set a goal for having the first draft of my book done as well. I would like to have all 90 days no later than the end of August. Sooner would be better.
Lord, please help me achieve these goals - not for me - but for Your glory. I love You, Lord!
Please help me to pray for all of the youth on a regular basis.
Lord, help me to become closer to You each day. Please speak to me.
I love You Lord. Amen.
I am going to try something I have never done before - pray the Psalms.
Lord, help me to thrill on Your Word. Help me to chew on Scripture day and night. Help me to bear fruit. Help me not to be like the wicked and help me to follow the road You chart for me. Amen.
Friday, February 4, 2011
December 20, 2010
Lord, I am struggling again. Please help me! I know I failed miserably today and I am sorry.
Help me to focus on the positive things in my life. If I do this each day, maybe the negative won't bother me as much. It's worked before; Lord, let it happen again.
I love You, Lord. Lift me up.
Help me to focus on the positive things in my life. If I do this each day, maybe the negative won't bother me as much. It's worked before; Lord, let it happen again.
I love You, Lord. Lift me up.
December 18th, 2010
"Lord, I choose to focus on the positive, especially the truth of God's Word; therefore my life is filled with positive outcomes."
This is my third time going through this book "Becoming The Woman God Wants Me To Be". Each time I have done this book, I have felt like my life was off kilter and it needed to be put back on an even keel. The first time my life was changed and I pray that it will have that affect again.
Lord, I pray that I will learn to focus on the positive - not only in parts of my life, but in all areas. Some areas of my life I find it easier to do that in than others. Please help me learn to focus on the positive in a new area this time - one that I have a hard time doing it in.
Lord, help me to either take action to change the situation or to have enough faith to accept the things that cannot be changed.
This is my third time going through this book "Becoming The Woman God Wants Me To Be". Each time I have done this book, I have felt like my life was off kilter and it needed to be put back on an even keel. The first time my life was changed and I pray that it will have that affect again.
Lord, I pray that I will learn to focus on the positive - not only in parts of my life, but in all areas. Some areas of my life I find it easier to do that in than others. Please help me learn to focus on the positive in a new area this time - one that I have a hard time doing it in.
Lord, help me to either take action to change the situation or to have enough faith to accept the things that cannot be changed.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Deceber 17th, 2010
Lord, please help me live in such a way that You "have full confidence in me". I know that I will fail because I am human and not perfect yet...however, I want to strive toward that goal. I believe that if I continue to become the woman You want me to be, then You will be able to put more confidence in me. Lord, I ask that You will help me to continue to strive for this. Help me to bring You "good, not harm, all the days of my life".
December 15, 2010
I must admit Lord that I am confused by my husband's decision to put getting the job at the nursing home ahead of getting the Directorship of the Camp. I asked him what if they say yes at the camp and he said, "I think I can make more money at the Nursing Home than at the camp." That has never been our focus before and I told him that. I don't know who has their priorities mixed up, him or me. It seems to me like he has lost his faith since coming here. I don't understand! Lord, help me to know what to do. If it is me that is wrong, please change my heart.
Thank You Lord for all of the money that has been given to us recently. It's amazing to me how You keep providing for us, and I truly am thankful. Please help me to continue and help my husband's faith to grow.
Lord, please help me to keep doing this every day.
I am glad that You are called my husband in Scripture. Lord, help me to be more concerned with pleasing You, my Heavenly Husband. In pleasing You, my earthly husband should be pleased too. If he is not, then help me to be content with Your appreciation only.
God, I love You. Change me into the woman You want me to be.
Amen!
Thank You Lord for all of the money that has been given to us recently. It's amazing to me how You keep providing for us, and I truly am thankful. Please help me to continue and help my husband's faith to grow.
Lord, please help me to keep doing this every day.
I am glad that You are called my husband in Scripture. Lord, help me to be more concerned with pleasing You, my Heavenly Husband. In pleasing You, my earthly husband should be pleased too. If he is not, then help me to be content with Your appreciation only.
God, I love You. Change me into the woman You want me to be.
Amen!
December 14th, 2010
Lord, I need to go through the book "Becoming The Woman God Wants Me To Be" again. So, I am starting it today. I am losing my confidence again. I know You love me Lord. Help me to lean on You for that love. Help me to show that love to everyone I meet, especially those who I find it hard to show that love to.
Interesting that as I write this that the song "Love's Not A Feeling" by Steve Camp is playing on my itunes. I know that, but sometimes it's hard to remember that - especially when some people talk down to me and make me feel stupid. Lord, help me not to let it bother me. Let me go to You for my confidence because I know people will always let me down, but You won't. I love You Lord. You are the only one I should be trying to please. Help me to remember that if I live my life the way You want me to, it doesn't matter what others think. I know I fail too; Lord help me to come to You often to talk to You about these feelings. I am still striving to become the woman You want me to be. I know I have a long way to go; I know that I fail often and I know that some people don't think I am changing or don't want to change, but I do and I believe that I have changed in the past year. Probably not as much as I should have, but I have changed. Thank You Lord that You love me enough to forgive me every time I ask.
Lord, I have to be honest as I read Day 1 in the book today. I find myself very critical and cynical. Please forgive me Lord. You changed me the first time I went through this book. Please change me again. It's time to start fresh. Please change my attitude.
I love you, Lord. Amen.
Interesting that as I write this that the song "Love's Not A Feeling" by Steve Camp is playing on my itunes. I know that, but sometimes it's hard to remember that - especially when some people talk down to me and make me feel stupid. Lord, help me not to let it bother me. Let me go to You for my confidence because I know people will always let me down, but You won't. I love You Lord. You are the only one I should be trying to please. Help me to remember that if I live my life the way You want me to, it doesn't matter what others think. I know I fail too; Lord help me to come to You often to talk to You about these feelings. I am still striving to become the woman You want me to be. I know I have a long way to go; I know that I fail often and I know that some people don't think I am changing or don't want to change, but I do and I believe that I have changed in the past year. Probably not as much as I should have, but I have changed. Thank You Lord that You love me enough to forgive me every time I ask.
Lord, I have to be honest as I read Day 1 in the book today. I find myself very critical and cynical. Please forgive me Lord. You changed me the first time I went through this book. Please change me again. It's time to start fresh. Please change my attitude.
I love you, Lord. Amen.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
December 7, 2010
Sorry Lord, I didn't get to finish my thoughts to You on prayer the other day. However, I do have more to add. Today, as I was reading the book "The Prayer of Jesus" by Hank Hanegraaff, I was reminded of an important fact. When we pray for "our daily bread", we are praying for our necessities of life. You wants us to pray for these things. I am again reminded that nothing is too small to come to You with. That is so nice to know.
God, I thank You that You care about us and what we need. Help me not to forget this (as sometimes I have), but help my faith to grow. Thank You for providing for us. Even though You know what we need, help me to ask You for them anyway. You know we need money for food, gas and paying our bills. Lord, help this to come in. Also, I need money next week to get my tooth out. We also need to be able to get the medicine we need. The youth room at the church needs furnishings. Provide them, Lord.
I love You, Lord. You know I have a hard time praying for myself. I would much rather pray for others. Help me to be able to do both. Teach me to pray, Lord.
I am sorry for not trusting You more since coming to NB. I haven't really wanted to be here Lord, and I have let that come between You and I. I am sorry. As a result, I haven't been praying like I was before or like I should be now. Again, I am sorry. Help me be content here and help me get back on the right track with You! Amen.
God, I thank You that You care about us and what we need. Help me not to forget this (as sometimes I have), but help my faith to grow. Thank You for providing for us. Even though You know what we need, help me to ask You for them anyway. You know we need money for food, gas and paying our bills. Lord, help this to come in. Also, I need money next week to get my tooth out. We also need to be able to get the medicine we need. The youth room at the church needs furnishings. Provide them, Lord.
I love You, Lord. You know I have a hard time praying for myself. I would much rather pray for others. Help me to be able to do both. Teach me to pray, Lord.
I am sorry for not trusting You more since coming to NB. I haven't really wanted to be here Lord, and I have let that come between You and I. I am sorry. As a result, I haven't been praying like I was before or like I should be now. Again, I am sorry. Help me be content here and help me get back on the right track with You! Amen.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
December 1, 2010
I am reading a little book on prayer right now. There are so many books out there on the subject. I enjoy praying...talking to You about my life...the way I'm feeling...troubles in the world, etc. So, why don't I do it more? Life takes over my prayer life instead of my prayer life taking over my life. Is this right? No! I am sorry that often I let life control me. Thank You Lord that I am able to start fresh whenever I mess up.
There are a lot of different ways to pray...and I don't just use one way. I write my prayers out to You...sometimes I only pray for one specific thing...sometimes I cry when I pray...sometimes I don't...sometimes I just praise Your name...Are any of these "THE" right way to pray? No. I believe that we should use various methods to pray. Sometimes I know which "method" to use because the Holy Spirit prompts me to pray for someone or something specific. Other times something may be bothering me and I need to humbly come before You or cry out before You.
To say there is only one correct way to pray is to stifle the creativity of each individual and the prompting of the Holy Spirit of God.
I do enjoy praying...but I don't pray the same way every time. My favorite place to pray is outside. There is something about praying while I am on a walk outside that causes me to feel closer to You.
There are a lot of different ways to pray...and I don't just use one way. I write my prayers out to You...sometimes I only pray for one specific thing...sometimes I cry when I pray...sometimes I don't...sometimes I just praise Your name...Are any of these "THE" right way to pray? No. I believe that we should use various methods to pray. Sometimes I know which "method" to use because the Holy Spirit prompts me to pray for someone or something specific. Other times something may be bothering me and I need to humbly come before You or cry out before You.
To say there is only one correct way to pray is to stifle the creativity of each individual and the prompting of the Holy Spirit of God.
I do enjoy praying...but I don't pray the same way every time. My favorite place to pray is outside. There is something about praying while I am on a walk outside that causes me to feel closer to You.
October 27th, 2010
Mary, Martha or Lazarus? So different - but You loved each one (John 11:5). That is comforting to know! You made us all different, but You love us all. Thank You Lord that You love me - in spite of myself. Thank You that You made us all different - not oinly in looks, but personality as well. Thank You that You don't love one more than the other. It doesn't matter if we are strong or weak, someone who struggles with doubts, someone who handles what comes their way with ease and poise, someone who prays for hours a day or someone who prays five minutes a day - it doesn't matter - You love us all! Thank You! Help me to remember today that You love me - unconditionally - help me not to take that for granted, Lord. Help me to show Your love to others today.
Do you stuggle (like I do at times) with wondering if you are truly loved? You don't have to wonder with God. He loves each of us the same. Thank Him today for His unfailing, unconditional love.
Another thought:
How can we be a rainbow that chase the storms of life away from someone today?
We often send notes, cards, flowers, candy, etc. to people on their birthday, anniversary, when they are sick, when a loved one has passed on; but what about today? Maybe you just want to surprise someone with a "Thinking of You" card. It's not their birthday or anything, but it is ok to send or give something to someone on a very ordinary day. Think of it as an out-of-season gift.
Maybe someone in your life is going through a "storm". Maybe they do need a rainbow. Be sensitive and ask God what kind of rainbow they need. Then, follow through on it.
Whether or not you think a person needs a rainbow, sends one anyway. It could be the "surprise" that person needs to keep the rainbow of colors in their life.
Do you stuggle (like I do at times) with wondering if you are truly loved? You don't have to wonder with God. He loves each of us the same. Thank Him today for His unfailing, unconditional love.
Another thought:
How can we be a rainbow that chase the storms of life away from someone today?
We often send notes, cards, flowers, candy, etc. to people on their birthday, anniversary, when they are sick, when a loved one has passed on; but what about today? Maybe you just want to surprise someone with a "Thinking of You" card. It's not their birthday or anything, but it is ok to send or give something to someone on a very ordinary day. Think of it as an out-of-season gift.
Maybe someone in your life is going through a "storm". Maybe they do need a rainbow. Be sensitive and ask God what kind of rainbow they need. Then, follow through on it.
Whether or not you think a person needs a rainbow, sends one anyway. It could be the "surprise" that person needs to keep the rainbow of colors in their life.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
October 21, 2010
There is so much I need to talk to You about, Lord; but I don't know where to start!
Am I in inner turmoil - inner pain? Am I still struggling with all the changes in my life over the past few months? Why has this move been so much more difficult than the rest? I know I can't deal with all of this on my own; John doesn't understand. You are the only one who truly understands. So, I come to You. I ask You for Your help. I am miserable and I don't want to be. Help me to be able to come to terms with where You have put me. I feel lost, Lord. "Restore unto me the joy of Your salvation, renew a right spirit within me." This is my prayer today.
I also read my way back through this tablet this morning and on July 15th I asked You to bend me...mold me...reshape me into the woman You want me to be. I asked You to do this and I believe You are. Is it easy? No! Do I like the process? No! Will I like the outcome? I hope so, yes. If not, then I am not being moldable. Lord, I ask You to keep me humble...to help me through this process.
Again, I say that You must have something amazing to do in my life and through me here on Campobello because Satan is sure working overtime on me. Lord, help me not to give Satan victory; I want You to have the victory in my life. Help me today and every day to put You first in my life.
I love You, Lord!
Am I in inner turmoil - inner pain? Am I still struggling with all the changes in my life over the past few months? Why has this move been so much more difficult than the rest? I know I can't deal with all of this on my own; John doesn't understand. You are the only one who truly understands. So, I come to You. I ask You for Your help. I am miserable and I don't want to be. Help me to be able to come to terms with where You have put me. I feel lost, Lord. "Restore unto me the joy of Your salvation, renew a right spirit within me." This is my prayer today.
I also read my way back through this tablet this morning and on July 15th I asked You to bend me...mold me...reshape me into the woman You want me to be. I asked You to do this and I believe You are. Is it easy? No! Do I like the process? No! Will I like the outcome? I hope so, yes. If not, then I am not being moldable. Lord, I ask You to keep me humble...to help me through this process.
Again, I say that You must have something amazing to do in my life and through me here on Campobello because Satan is sure working overtime on me. Lord, help me not to give Satan victory; I want You to have the victory in my life. Help me today and every day to put You first in my life.
I love You, Lord!
October 16, 2010
Ever feel like you are being threshed? Farmers will know what I mean here. The combine rakes furrows of freshly cut wheat into the machine, then threshes or beats the stalks of wheat. The ripe grain is sucked into a big bin at the back of the combine. The rest is spit back out onto the ground only to be blown away by the wind.
Ever feel beaten down? Just like Jesus said about Peter, "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked permission to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back strengthen your brothers." The threshing process - it's not an easy thing to go through. However, after you are threshed, you come out as grain. Just like the farmer threshes the wheat to get the grain - not the chaff - God threshes us to gain perseverance, proven character and hope.
So, even though I feel like I am being threshed, I know that it is working in my life to make me better. Do I like the propcess? No! However, I pray like Jesus prayed for Peter, "Lord, help my faith not to fail. Help it to get stronger. And help me when I come out on the other side, to encourage others." Amen.
Ever feel beaten down? Just like Jesus said about Peter, "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked permission to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back strengthen your brothers." The threshing process - it's not an easy thing to go through. However, after you are threshed, you come out as grain. Just like the farmer threshes the wheat to get the grain - not the chaff - God threshes us to gain perseverance, proven character and hope.
So, even though I feel like I am being threshed, I know that it is working in my life to make me better. Do I like the propcess? No! However, I pray like Jesus prayed for Peter, "Lord, help my faith not to fail. Help it to get stronger. And help me when I come out on the other side, to encourage others." Amen.
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