As a lily in my Father's vast pond, I will reflect on HIS beautiful and solid Word that keeps me afloat!!

Precious gift of God's Word,
be encouraged by IT daily ~ breathe it, soak it in, and most of all LIVE IT!
The true test of Character is what you do and say when NO ONE is watching you!
(Because in truth ... the most important person always is!)



Friday, May 15, 2009

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~ Psalms 62:7-8 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. ~


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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Reflection Verse ....

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~ Isaiah 43:25, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.~


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Friday, February 6, 2009

Reflection Verse ....

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~Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.~


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Thursday, February 5, 2009

Reflection Verse ....

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~2 Corinthians 2:10-11 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Reflections Verse

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~1 Peter 1:6-7 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:~


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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Disappearance ...

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I would like to first apologize to all my readers (and lots of you I know personally even though I've asked you not to disclosed yourself for privacy sake.) for not keeping up with this blog. It was not my intention to leave it in limbo. It just did not feel right to me to be quoting Scripture to others when I was having such a hard time with them myself. I can not be a hypocrite to the Word of God or to myself.

I have had a heavy heart in these last 6-7 months and I have been taught many things ... the hard way!
People once trusted - betrayed us, those that were once held dear - used us, those that were taken in with confidence - we have had to watch bear false witness against us KNOWINGLY, those that we love - have spewed out hatred towards us .... all this is heartbreaking and hurts us immensely but I rest in the Lord and know that HE is our defense and is our refuge in this present times of trouble.

I will admit I have had a REALLY hard time trying to make sense out of all this? Trying to understand how people can do this to one another and still name themselves followers of Christ? Claiming to have the love of Christ in them but showing the complete opposite? I have been angry, confused, bewildered? and just plain tired! ....
But alas I am not called to judge nor to be angry but in the words of our Saviour ... Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; .....

So I have purposed to do this PRAY PRAY PRAY, not just for those who have hurt us but for ourselves that we may be named blameless in the sight of God! So that the Holy Spirit which dwells in me can convict me of my wrong doings, can answer the prayers that I send before the Throne room, and can also give me peace when dealing with individuals that are acting outside of God's will. I need the Holy Spirit guiding me and if bitterness, resentment, and anger are going to hinder the Holy Ghost in all these things (which we know it does!) ... then I want none of those things in my life.
My life on this earth should be spent loving, praising, honoring, and lifting God's name on high! And after that, it's about loving my neighbor more than myself!
There are soooo many individuals that have died willingly to spread the Gospel and have died gladly so that others would know the love and salvation of Christ ... why would I waste my time on this earth in perpetual bitterness when this will only hinder my effectiveness for Christ! No, I'd rather go about my Father's business and leave childish attitudes and behaviors to the children.

So, as I sat reflecting and meditating on all these things, asking the Lord to give me peace about all of this and asking Him to defend us in a situation that others had placed us between a rock and a hard place where we can not defend ourselves .... as always my God is faithful and this is what He shared with me ....

Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: ....

This gave me great peace!! I will be still and wait on the Lord .... He is God, the One and Only True Living God and He will in His time bring to light all that has been hidden and all lies that have been told. "I" do not need to do anything, the Lord does not need "my" feeble help for Scripture clearly tells us that Mark 4:22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
Once again I am humbled by my own human flesh and wanting to do my part in fixing things that I should know better and know that the Lord will take care of it.

As far as defending us, again Scripture is again very clear that I need not do anything because ... Romans 12:19-21 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

As far as forgiveness goes, of course I forgive .... I forgive because I have been forgiven Mark 11:25-26 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. and the Lord teaches us to Ephesians 4:26 ... let not the sun go down upon your wrath: and Matthew 18:21-22 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

I will do the will of my Father in heaven for it is Him that I seek to please (Hebrews 13:21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.) and it is His Word that I wish to follow. James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
I close with this final thought ... I have become increasingly aware that the 3 most important things that I need to do in this life. Obiviously there are more but to build a firm foundation these are what the Lord has brought to my spirit!
  • To accept Christ as our Lord and Saviour. *I have*
  • To love the Lord with all our hearts, mind and soul. *I do*
  • To love our neighbors more than ourselves. *I will!!*

My Love to all and may the Lord bless each and every one you! Remember that life is just too short, we are not promised tomorrow so make sure that you are right with God and that all those around you know that you love them!
Colossians 3:14-15 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.


Monday, November 3, 2008

WashDay ...

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Monday Wash Day
Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and
Vanity, so I may serve you with perfect humility
Through the week ahead.

Tuesday
Ironing Day
Dear Lord, help me iron out all the ! wrinkle s
Of prejudice I have collected through the years
So that I may see the beauty in others.

Wednesday
Mending Day
O God, help me mend my ways so I will not
Set a bad example for others.

Thursday
Cleaning Day !
Lord Jesus, help me to dust out all the many faults
I have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart.

Friday
Shopping Day
O God, give me the grace to shop wisely so I may purchase eternal happiness for myself and all others

In need of love.

Saturday
Cooking Day
Help me, my Savior, to brew a big kettle of brotherly
Love and serve it with clean, sweet bread of human kindness.

Sunday
The Lord's Day
O God, I have prepared my house for you. Please
Come into my heart so I may spend the day and the
Rest of my life in your presence.
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Sunday, November 2, 2008

Do you believe!

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Read Caption on 1st photo then look at second photo

Look at the picture above and you can see where this guy broke through the guardrail,
right side where the people are standing on the road (pointing). The pick-up was traveling
from right to left when it crashed through the guardrail. It flipped end-over-end, across the
culvert outlet, and landed right side up on the left side of the culvert, facing the opposite
direction from which he was traveling.


Now look at the 2 ND picture below....



If this guy didn't believe in God before, do you suppose he believes now?




Thursday, October 16, 2008

Reflections ....

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~Psalms 61:1-8 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.~


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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Trying to get back into the swing of things!

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Hello loyal readers ...

I apologize that you have had no updates on our Reflection post.
I was busy off and having a baby!!!

I will (Lord willing it) be getting back into posting, just be patient with me and soon we will have our post's up and running again for now they may be sporadic.

Can't promise it will be this week but I will soon get back into it!!!

Thank you all for the lovely emails of concern. We are all well and baby girl is doing fine PRAISE GOD!!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Reflection Verse ...

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~ Titus 3:6-8

Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. ~


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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Reflection Verse ...

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~Ecclesiastes 4:6

Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.~


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Monday, August 18, 2008

Reflection Verse ...

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~John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.~


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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Reflection Verse ...

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~John 1:11-14 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
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