This is came about because of a disscussion due to the upcoming Holiday that was approaching. The subject of the Gettysburg Address, was among the discussion and I was asked if I knew it. I recited the first 2 paragraphs by memory.
"Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure.
I was surprised that I could recite even the first 2 paragraphs by memory.
We have been bless as a nation our freedom did not come cheap.
Thank you to those men and women who have given of themselves for this Great Nation. May God Thank You
Journey through life: Learning and Growing in God's Word.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
I Am a 'Kept' Woman!
'Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.
The way you cope with it is what makes the difference'
I've often told people who ask me what I do, that I'm a "kept woman"...this is the kind of "kept" to be!!
I Am a 'Kept' Woman!
You see , there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind ,
But GOD kept me sane. (Isa. 26:3)
There were times when I thought I could go on no longer ,
But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen. 28:15)
At times, I've wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong ,
But the LORD kept my mouth shut. (Ps. 13)
Sometimes, I think the money just isn't enough ,
But GOD has helped me to keep the lights on, the water on, the car paid, the house paid, etc... , (Matt. 6:25 -34)
When I thought I would fall,
HE kept me up.
When I thought I was weak,
HE kept me strong! (I Pet. 5:7 , Matt. 11:28-30)
I could go on and on and on, but I'm sure you hear me!
I'm blessed to be 'kept.'
Are you...or do you know a 'kept' woman ?
If so pass it on to her to let her know she is 'Kept'
I'm Kept by the Love and the Grace of God!
I am indeed a 'kept' woman and praise God for it!
Hope you can share this with other kept women!
The way you cope with it is what makes the difference'
I've often told people who ask me what I do, that I'm a "kept woman"...this is the kind of "kept" to be!!
I Am a 'Kept' Woman!
You see , there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind ,
But GOD kept me sane. (Isa. 26:3)
There were times when I thought I could go on no longer ,
But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen. 28:15)
At times, I've wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong ,
But the LORD kept my mouth shut. (Ps. 13)
Sometimes, I think the money just isn't enough ,
But GOD has helped me to keep the lights on, the water on, the car paid, the house paid, etc... , (Matt. 6:25 -34)
When I thought I would fall,
HE kept me up.
When I thought I was weak,
HE kept me strong! (I Pet. 5:7 , Matt. 11:28-30)
I could go on and on and on, but I'm sure you hear me!
I'm blessed to be 'kept.'
Are you...or do you know a 'kept' woman ?
If so pass it on to her to let her know she is 'Kept'
I'm Kept by the Love and the Grace of God!
I am indeed a 'kept' woman and praise God for it!
Hope you can share this with other kept women!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Reminders! "'BOY DO WE NEED THEM"
Today I was frustrated because of something that was said, and became upset. Before I would have gone off on the person. I really had to ask GOD to humble my spirit and to take this feeling of anger away, also to take captive the thoughts that was not from him and bring it into obedience. Proverbs 22 was what was brought to mind. At first I did not quiet understand and I so needed God to help me. After asking for help, GOD laid this passage on my heart. Proverbs 22 "Moral Virtues and their Contrary Vices." Thank God for his love, mercy, and guidance and I know he is always faithful. After reading Bible passage I understood, and a feeling of peace came over me. I was reminded at the begining of the new year when God had laid these passages on my heart and mind along with this song. The Song Titled " My Help" the passages were, Psalm 121; Psalm 1; Matthew 6:33.
Again he brings to memory his word and how I need to let it seep deeply inside, to write it on the tablet of my heart and mind. God continues to laid passages on my heart not only as a reminder, but also for strength I know he has a purpose for me, and he is not done with me yet. Thank You Lord
A New Day!
Its another day thank GOD for the breathe of life. I am reminded that its the Lords Day. I need to praise him everyday. There is much to learn everyday is a day of learning, I am to be ready in season and out of season. We need to put our trust in him.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Our Need for a Transformed Mind:
The Freedom PlanGetting Ready for Freedom - Our Need for a Transformed Mind:
In the Bible (Romans 12:1-2) it says "do not be conformed to the pattern of this world". What is the pattern of this world? It says, "be transformed by the renewing of your MIND." So, the pattern of this world has to do with the mind.
We are all influenced by our upbringing and the culture around us. We are all trained to live according to the "pattern of this world." We can see in our own beliefs, habits, and attitudes that we usually react and respond to the world around us in the typical way the world does. Most of us have a similar way of dealing with people, problems, situations, and decisions. These universal approaches show us we really do have a "pattern of this world" we are following. However, until now we didn't realize we had any need to totally revamp our life-approach and our thought life.
Jesus Christ changes our hearts on the inside at the moment of salvation but that is just the beginning. What the seeking and growing Christian experiences next is a gradual shift in the way they think. Isaiah 55:8-9 says "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." So, we see from this God has a different way of thinking and living. As we make the shift from thinking and living according to the natural pattern we are used to and begin thinking and living according to the training we find in the Bible and through the experience of walking with the Lord we find our lives are transformed.
If you notice in the verse above it is not just that God's way of thinking and living is different. His thoughts and ways are far better. His thoughts and ways are so much better than the "pattern of this world" he compares the distance between them as the distance between heaven and earth!
Every day of our lives we are working on conforming ourselves to a "mental life pattern" whether we realize it or not. This is a big deal because our thoughts and beliefs drive our actions- and our actions determine the outcome of our lives.
The Bible is teaching us in Romans 12 that the "pattern of this world's thinking" does not lead to a transformed life and it does not lead to a life of growing in the Lord.
When we want to have a transformed life and mind we don't need to focus on trying to somehow destroy old mental thought patterns. We need to establish new ones. We need to create replacement behaviors, thoughts, beliefs, reactions, and attitudes.
I am offering to you, through the plan below and through free email counseling (if desired) to work with the Lord and with you to help you establish new thought and life patterns that will allow God to transform your life over time. These same steps have worked in my very own life and in the lives of others.
So, now is your moment of decision and action. If you would like to be free from failure, sin, and the bondages of your old life pattern the Freedom Plan will help you.
In the Bible (Romans 12:1-2) it says "do not be conformed to the pattern of this world". What is the pattern of this world? It says, "be transformed by the renewing of your MIND." So, the pattern of this world has to do with the mind.
We are all influenced by our upbringing and the culture around us. We are all trained to live according to the "pattern of this world." We can see in our own beliefs, habits, and attitudes that we usually react and respond to the world around us in the typical way the world does. Most of us have a similar way of dealing with people, problems, situations, and decisions. These universal approaches show us we really do have a "pattern of this world" we are following. However, until now we didn't realize we had any need to totally revamp our life-approach and our thought life.
Jesus Christ changes our hearts on the inside at the moment of salvation but that is just the beginning. What the seeking and growing Christian experiences next is a gradual shift in the way they think. Isaiah 55:8-9 says "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." So, we see from this God has a different way of thinking and living. As we make the shift from thinking and living according to the natural pattern we are used to and begin thinking and living according to the training we find in the Bible and through the experience of walking with the Lord we find our lives are transformed.
If you notice in the verse above it is not just that God's way of thinking and living is different. His thoughts and ways are far better. His thoughts and ways are so much better than the "pattern of this world" he compares the distance between them as the distance between heaven and earth!
Every day of our lives we are working on conforming ourselves to a "mental life pattern" whether we realize it or not. This is a big deal because our thoughts and beliefs drive our actions- and our actions determine the outcome of our lives.
The Bible is teaching us in Romans 12 that the "pattern of this world's thinking" does not lead to a transformed life and it does not lead to a life of growing in the Lord.
When we want to have a transformed life and mind we don't need to focus on trying to somehow destroy old mental thought patterns. We need to establish new ones. We need to create replacement behaviors, thoughts, beliefs, reactions, and attitudes.
I am offering to you, through the plan below and through free email counseling (if desired) to work with the Lord and with you to help you establish new thought and life patterns that will allow God to transform your life over time. These same steps have worked in my very own life and in the lives of others.
So, now is your moment of decision and action. If you would like to be free from failure, sin, and the bondages of your old life pattern the Freedom Plan will help you.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Back When!
When I first decided to start a blog, my mind was consumed with so many things that it was in overload. I am not sure if my mind being in overdrive was due to the surgery done because of the brain tumor.
My mind is overflowing mostly with many question; Why? How can we? Could that be me? What was on my mind was there any otherswho see thing like me.
My concerns has been my spiritual life, and if you notice most of my blogs relates to My christian Walk with God. Yet there are times when other concerns cross my mind. Yet the one thing that consumes my mind is my spiritual walk with GOD.
I am still a work in progress he is not done with me. sometimes something that I've seen, question will arise. I still have question on how my mind can retain alot of information it amazes me. God is who has gifted me with the ability, its a blessing. The all time question; What's on your mind?
My mind is overflowing mostly with many question; Why? How can we? Could that be me? What was on my mind was there any otherswho see thing like me.
My concerns has been my spiritual life, and if you notice most of my blogs relates to My christian Walk with God. Yet there are times when other concerns cross my mind. Yet the one thing that consumes my mind is my spiritual walk with GOD.
I am still a work in progress he is not done with me. sometimes something that I've seen, question will arise. I still have question on how my mind can retain alot of information it amazes me. God is who has gifted me with the ability, its a blessing. The all time question; What's on your mind?
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Beautiful day
It was a beautiful day today the beaches was nice and calm only the vog was heavy. Here in Hawaii we have vog not fog or smog. Due to the constant emisions of lava which has not let up it has created a haze that sometimes cover the island chain. Yet it was a nice day. I do not get out much because I am to tired from long work weeks that by the time the weekend comes around I just want to stay home. I am glad I had gotten out to the beach today.
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