Today I went to the Bible Museum with my son and granddaughters. It was absolutely wonderful. Way too much to take in with just one visit. My son was thoroughly enjoying all the interesting bible facts, as was I. My heart was so happy to watch him experience this. The girls are teenagers and didn't seem as interested, but God is always at work once we are exposed to HIS Truths~
We delighted in a delicious meal in the Manna Restaurant. It was a love-filled experience with the people we shared a table with. The mom had a special needs son and they were both overflowing with Jesus Joy!
Father, I PRAISE You for a beautiful, sunny day!
I cannot wait to go back and experience it again. I want to take a slow walk and be amazed at how this all came to be because of Your Son.
Father, You are so Praiseworthy and I love You. I was not feeling well and I was a bit disappointed because of what happened prior to getting to the museum, but YOUR GRACE Abounds...
Thank You for being with my son in his travels and for directing his steps. You Lord God are faithful. Yes, I praise YOU!
A special thank YOU for those who continue to PRAY for my family! THANK YOU!
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Thursday, January 25, 2018
GOD is for me PRAISE
Last year someone very close to me was experiencing attacks from the enemy and it was such a burden for me. God says that we are to bear one another's burden and satan knew how this was affecting me. I was weary and the Spirit of the Lord told me to go church and pray.
At first I was home and restless. The Lord knows that my home is my God space and HE did not want this "thing" to consume me and hover around my home.
I said, "If I lay prostrate over the alter, someone is going to walk in and ask if I'm okay." The Spirit told me to look ahead...and when I did, I was instructed to get on the alter, move the choir chairs and sit by the organ. When I heard this, I told myself I'd better get a box of Kleenex. Lol
Upon doing what I was told, I sat on the floor nestled under the cross, in the sanctuary of our church and not one single person walked in. The LORD my GOD ministered to my soul. HE told me to read the book of Philippians. I used my bible app as I read and wept, God reminded me that the Apostle Paul was in jail when he wrote that.
God then wiped my tears and lifted me up off the floor. He tenderly told me to go back home.
HE FILLED MY CUP and it was well with my soul.
YES, I PRAISED HIM and I PRAISED HIM! I didn't even pray and He answered me! The Holy Spirit indeed intercedes when we groan on the inside, not knowing what to pray. Romans 8:26!
At first I was home and restless. The Lord knows that my home is my God space and HE did not want this "thing" to consume me and hover around my home.
I said, "If I lay prostrate over the alter, someone is going to walk in and ask if I'm okay." The Spirit told me to look ahead...and when I did, I was instructed to get on the alter, move the choir chairs and sit by the organ. When I heard this, I told myself I'd better get a box of Kleenex. Lol
Upon doing what I was told, I sat on the floor nestled under the cross, in the sanctuary of our church and not one single person walked in. The LORD my GOD ministered to my soul. HE told me to read the book of Philippians. I used my bible app as I read and wept, God reminded me that the Apostle Paul was in jail when he wrote that.
God then wiped my tears and lifted me up off the floor. He tenderly told me to go back home.
HE FILLED MY CUP and it was well with my soul.
YES, I PRAISED HIM and I PRAISED HIM! I didn't even pray and He answered me! The Holy Spirit indeed intercedes when we groan on the inside, not knowing what to pray. Romans 8:26!
GHANA PRAISE
The other day I received my first e-mail from Evangelist Collins. He was the man of GOD assigned to pray with me while in Ghana. He was my prayer partner and translator. GOD couldn't have paired up a better team. THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS UPON US! It was an experience of a lifetime and I want some more!
To God be the glory because prayer, belief, and obedience. People came to faith, many were healed, and satan and his demons got their tails out of there with quickness, in the name of Jesus!
There is indeed POWER in the Precious and Matchless name of Jesus! Yes, so worth PRAISING!
To God be the glory because prayer, belief, and obedience. People came to faith, many were healed, and satan and his demons got their tails out of there with quickness, in the name of Jesus!
There is indeed POWER in the Precious and Matchless name of Jesus! Yes, so worth PRAISING!
Yay, I have a cold PRAISE
Father many may not see it this way, but for some reason, I get a cold and oftentimes the flu every January. It's been this way for at least 4 years now.
I say THANK YOU!
I PRAISE YOU because YOU do all things on Purpose for Your Purpose.
I pray that anyone who is not feeling well, draw from Your strength, Your well and Your truth!
YOU Alone are our Healer and for those who know YOU and have given You Lord over their lives are already healed!
I say THANK YOU!
I PRAISE YOU because YOU do all things on Purpose for Your Purpose.
I pray that anyone who is not feeling well, draw from Your strength, Your well and Your truth!
YOU Alone are our Healer and for those who know YOU and have given You Lord over their lives are already healed!
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The Morning of PRAISE
Found this treasure in my e-mails....IT WAS A JOYOUS MORNING!
Oh, man! I wish my
son would pray with and for me. I long
to be able
to talk together with him about spiritual things. I know that there's
more to it with your son, but what he did is a beautiful
thing!
I love you, too! Take
care of yourself under God's protection!
On 11/6/17, Denise wrote:
I absolutely love this! Let's get up and get dressed: "And all who have been united with Christ in
baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. There is no longer a Jew
or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For [WE] are all one in Christ
Jesus. AND NOW that you belong to Christ, you are the true children of Abraham.
You are HIS heirs and God's promise to Abraham belongs to YOU TOO!" Galatians 3:27–29 (TLB)
I love you so much! Thank you for your prayers! God gave me a beautiful
gift this morning. My son came to visit me, to pray with me and for me!
Galatians 2:20-21 This is not my life...
Answered Prayer PRAISE
On the positive side this week, Yvonne was able
to get her resident's permit approved.
This was really a point of concern for us. She won’t have her card for a few weeks
but knowing that she will get one is a great praise. Thank you for your prayers!
A Promise And A PRAISE
Who can say this but HIM!?
However,
as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no
human mind has conceived” — the things God has prepared for those who love him—
1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV
Monday, January 22, 2018
Several PRAISES
How good is GOD???
Here are some awesome PRAISES from the One I call Lord!
My sister in Christ, Missy and I have been praying about something very special to her heart, and she just texted me to say that GOD answered our prayers. Yesterday was not a good day as we shared heartfelt emotions and today...JUST LOOK AT GOD...ON TIME! Lord we PRAISE You!
Next Praise: My sister in Christ, Rebecca told me this incredible story about a bible she'd been reading at Barnes and Noble. I felt the Lord saying that He wanted her to have it. I went to surprise her by going there to purchase it. After I looked and looked...without success, I had to give up and call her, asking to describe it in great detail. It was not there. She was discouraged and came to look for herself later in the day. It was gone. Fast-forward, about two weeks later, her beloved husband gifted it to her for Christmas! TEARS and Praises! Yes, Lord, we PRAISE You!
Next Praise: I still cannot believe that I worked in Law Enforcement for 25 years and PRAISE the Lord, I was able to retire. I asked and I prayed to God about a year before my departure date if my next career could be fun!? It so was, as I got to be a substitute teacher for Calvert County, Maryland. Loving on the 1st and 2nd graders and recess...YAY!
After doing that for a year or so, I heard the call of God specifically. I love how intimate we are being as though I "KNOW" His voice. He gave me three ministries and I absolutely love each one of them. NONE of these come with pay, but the REWARDS that I reap from obeying the Lord are priceless. I am not a sub anymore and that season was more than delightful, but in my current season of life, I am wholeheartedly fulfilling my calling. Yep, I'm PRAISING GOD because HE is indeed Good!
Next Praise: I told my kids that I have nothing to give them as far as financial or material possessions. The bible says that we reap what we sow, so I am sowing seeds of faith and PRAYER! I see GOD at work in the lives of my children. Some days, I don't see anything...some weeks, I don't see anything and even months later...still, I do not see anything...BUT THE GOD I SERVE says to walk by FAITH and not by my eyeballs. Lol
My son has been leaning into and listening to GOD and wow...I'm seeing the fruit of my prayers! YES, I'm gonna PRAISE GOD!
Next Praise: My great niece was rushed to the ER for a very high fever. She was treated and released! THANK YOU GOD! We prayed and You answered us!
Next Praise: My mom had eye surgery and is recovering well. LORD I PRAISE YOU!
Next Praise: I spent 20 days with my dad and had such intimacy with my Lord and my GOD! PRAISES!
Here are some awesome PRAISES from the One I call Lord!
My sister in Christ, Missy and I have been praying about something very special to her heart, and she just texted me to say that GOD answered our prayers. Yesterday was not a good day as we shared heartfelt emotions and today...JUST LOOK AT GOD...ON TIME! Lord we PRAISE You!
Next Praise: My sister in Christ, Rebecca told me this incredible story about a bible she'd been reading at Barnes and Noble. I felt the Lord saying that He wanted her to have it. I went to surprise her by going there to purchase it. After I looked and looked...without success, I had to give up and call her, asking to describe it in great detail. It was not there. She was discouraged and came to look for herself later in the day. It was gone. Fast-forward, about two weeks later, her beloved husband gifted it to her for Christmas! TEARS and Praises! Yes, Lord, we PRAISE You!
Next Praise: I still cannot believe that I worked in Law Enforcement for 25 years and PRAISE the Lord, I was able to retire. I asked and I prayed to God about a year before my departure date if my next career could be fun!? It so was, as I got to be a substitute teacher for Calvert County, Maryland. Loving on the 1st and 2nd graders and recess...YAY!
After doing that for a year or so, I heard the call of God specifically. I love how intimate we are being as though I "KNOW" His voice. He gave me three ministries and I absolutely love each one of them. NONE of these come with pay, but the REWARDS that I reap from obeying the Lord are priceless. I am not a sub anymore and that season was more than delightful, but in my current season of life, I am wholeheartedly fulfilling my calling. Yep, I'm PRAISING GOD because HE is indeed Good!
Next Praise: I told my kids that I have nothing to give them as far as financial or material possessions. The bible says that we reap what we sow, so I am sowing seeds of faith and PRAYER! I see GOD at work in the lives of my children. Some days, I don't see anything...some weeks, I don't see anything and even months later...still, I do not see anything...BUT THE GOD I SERVE says to walk by FAITH and not by my eyeballs. Lol
My son has been leaning into and listening to GOD and wow...I'm seeing the fruit of my prayers! YES, I'm gonna PRAISE GOD!
Next Praise: My great niece was rushed to the ER for a very high fever. She was treated and released! THANK YOU GOD! We prayed and You answered us!
Next Praise: My mom had eye surgery and is recovering well. LORD I PRAISE YOU!
Next Praise: I spent 20 days with my dad and had such intimacy with my Lord and my GOD! PRAISES!
Monday, January 15, 2018
Travel Mercies PRAISE
HE Keeps me....oh YES HE Does! PRAISE GOD for GPS :-)
Today, I drove from Akron, Ohio and it took well over seven hours. Only because I took a slow drive with my Lord! I prayed for an EXPERIENCE and HE was faithful to give me just that!
I continued listening to my Beth Moore book on CD and yes, I was taking notes. I also listened to my playlist and PRAISED my GOD! I was crying and PRAISING my GOD! I was PRAYING and PRAISING my GOD!
I love being a daughter of the King! He absolutely wants the best for me and He is in complete control. There were several times when I should have been solely focused on the highway, but being deep in His Presence and in the Spirit...HE KEPT ME!
I even texted some messages that were too profound to keep to myself and too good to wait for later. When the Holy Spirit captures my heart and my attention, I am compelled to get the Truth out...I am compelled to encourage others and to remind them of who HE is and what He's Promised to those who #BELIEVE!
Father God, I PRAISE YOU on this day because YOUR MERCY and YOUR GRACE covers my sins, my flesh and even my hidden faults. I'm nothing without YOU and I need Thee every single hour.
I cried throughout today, and those tears where provoked by conviction, humility, compassion and a deep adoration for who YOU are! Yes, I need Thee and I PRAISE Thee!
Today, I drove from Akron, Ohio and it took well over seven hours. Only because I took a slow drive with my Lord! I prayed for an EXPERIENCE and HE was faithful to give me just that!
I continued listening to my Beth Moore book on CD and yes, I was taking notes. I also listened to my playlist and PRAISED my GOD! I was crying and PRAISING my GOD! I was PRAYING and PRAISING my GOD!
I love being a daughter of the King! He absolutely wants the best for me and He is in complete control. There were several times when I should have been solely focused on the highway, but being deep in His Presence and in the Spirit...HE KEPT ME!
I even texted some messages that were too profound to keep to myself and too good to wait for later. When the Holy Spirit captures my heart and my attention, I am compelled to get the Truth out...I am compelled to encourage others and to remind them of who HE is and what He's Promised to those who #BELIEVE!
Father God, I PRAISE YOU on this day because YOUR MERCY and YOUR GRACE covers my sins, my flesh and even my hidden faults. I'm nothing without YOU and I need Thee every single hour.
I cried throughout today, and those tears where provoked by conviction, humility, compassion and a deep adoration for who YOU are! Yes, I need Thee and I PRAISE Thee!
Friday, January 12, 2018
Praising Him In Public PRAISE
I can truly PRAISE GOD ALL DAY LONG, day after day...because HE is Praiseworthy!
I was just blogging on my other blog about His faithfulness and I am reminded of something I must share and am compelled to PRAISE Him once again!
While in Ghana, I purchased a small yellow hair comb with a mirror on the opposite side. Because I had my barber cut my hair down really low before our trip, the little treasure was just what I needed. As soon as I purchased it, I rejoiced and praised: "Thank You Jesus!" The cashier smiled and some of her peers smiled and laughed. I turned and asked if any of them had praised Him today! They smile some more. There may be a language barrier, but JESUS is indeed UNIVERSAL!!!
The next time I went to the Market, the cashier, Carolyn asked if I had a bible. It completely stunned me. I'd never had anyone ask me if I had a bible. I looked into my backpack and gave her a copy of "Our Daily Bread." I told her that I would give her a bible.
The next visit to the store, she asked again, but I did not have the bible yet. I gave her another copy, Our Daily Bread, but a different version. The one I'd given her was laid flat on the counter as she was currently reading it! WOW-God!
Later that night, Ellen gave me several miniature copies of the New Testament. I put one in my bag to give to Carolyn, however, we did not make it to the Market.
A few days later, we had to pack for an overnight Crusade and I'd removed all of my books and only packed my Prayer Journal and Bible. Unknown to me, we made a stop by the Market. I did not get out of the van, but Carolyn quickly approached me, stuck her head and bright smile in the window, once again, inquiring about her bible. I felt the Lord saying, give her something NEW! I told her that I had not forgotten about her. She shared the (miniature new testament) that she had in her purse. This confirmed that I was to purchase her a brand new bible.
There is no way to shorten this post: As we were headed to the Crusade, the Mission van broke down on the side of the road. It really put a strain on Pastor Fosu and our upcoming schedule. BUT GOD USED it for His Glory! The bible store was not close and I was not sure when we would make it there, if at all. But because we needed to later check on the progress and price of the van, I was able to make a quick stop at the Book Store, owned by Ms. Cecilia, and purchase a beautiful purple Women's Devotional Bible for my little sister in the faith, Carolyn. Oh what JOY filled my heart!
What does God do when you honor Him? He blesses you even more so. Of course I wrote a letter of encouragement on the inside and prayed over it! When I gifted Carolyn with her new treasure, she smiled so wide...but not only that, when we visited the Market again, two of her friends approached me asking if I had anymore bibles.
The former police officer in me started to think: How can I accomplish this? We were scheduled to leave in 2-3 days and there was no way I would be able to alter our plans and go back to the store.
This is what the Spirit of the Lord said: "Ask Emman to do it for you." I asked our driver and friend, Emmanuel if he could take my US Currency to the bank, exchange it for Ghana Cities, go the Bookstore, get two more bibles and take them to the Market for Cecilia and Rebecca? He without hesitation, smile and said, "Yes." I also included a note for him to give to Mrs. Cecilia. I asked her if she would pray over the bibles befoer giving them to Emmanuel? I know she will gladly do so. The LIGHT of CHRIST shown brightly in her!
Out of gratitude, I gave Emman a love offering so that he'd be able to take his beloved wife, Gladys out to dinner. He smiled so wide. He said that they had only one date in their one year of being married.
GOD I GIVE YOU ALL THE PRAISE!
I was just blogging on my other blog about His faithfulness and I am reminded of something I must share and am compelled to PRAISE Him once again!
While in Ghana, I purchased a small yellow hair comb with a mirror on the opposite side. Because I had my barber cut my hair down really low before our trip, the little treasure was just what I needed. As soon as I purchased it, I rejoiced and praised: "Thank You Jesus!" The cashier smiled and some of her peers smiled and laughed. I turned and asked if any of them had praised Him today! They smile some more. There may be a language barrier, but JESUS is indeed UNIVERSAL!!!
The next time I went to the Market, the cashier, Carolyn asked if I had a bible. It completely stunned me. I'd never had anyone ask me if I had a bible. I looked into my backpack and gave her a copy of "Our Daily Bread." I told her that I would give her a bible.
The next visit to the store, she asked again, but I did not have the bible yet. I gave her another copy, Our Daily Bread, but a different version. The one I'd given her was laid flat on the counter as she was currently reading it! WOW-God!
Later that night, Ellen gave me several miniature copies of the New Testament. I put one in my bag to give to Carolyn, however, we did not make it to the Market.
A few days later, we had to pack for an overnight Crusade and I'd removed all of my books and only packed my Prayer Journal and Bible. Unknown to me, we made a stop by the Market. I did not get out of the van, but Carolyn quickly approached me, stuck her head and bright smile in the window, once again, inquiring about her bible. I felt the Lord saying, give her something NEW! I told her that I had not forgotten about her. She shared the (miniature new testament) that she had in her purse. This confirmed that I was to purchase her a brand new bible.
There is no way to shorten this post: As we were headed to the Crusade, the Mission van broke down on the side of the road. It really put a strain on Pastor Fosu and our upcoming schedule. BUT GOD USED it for His Glory! The bible store was not close and I was not sure when we would make it there, if at all. But because we needed to later check on the progress and price of the van, I was able to make a quick stop at the Book Store, owned by Ms. Cecilia, and purchase a beautiful purple Women's Devotional Bible for my little sister in the faith, Carolyn. Oh what JOY filled my heart!
What does God do when you honor Him? He blesses you even more so. Of course I wrote a letter of encouragement on the inside and prayed over it! When I gifted Carolyn with her new treasure, she smiled so wide...but not only that, when we visited the Market again, two of her friends approached me asking if I had anymore bibles.
The former police officer in me started to think: How can I accomplish this? We were scheduled to leave in 2-3 days and there was no way I would be able to alter our plans and go back to the store.
This is what the Spirit of the Lord said: "Ask Emman to do it for you." I asked our driver and friend, Emmanuel if he could take my US Currency to the bank, exchange it for Ghana Cities, go the Bookstore, get two more bibles and take them to the Market for Cecilia and Rebecca? He without hesitation, smile and said, "Yes." I also included a note for him to give to Mrs. Cecilia. I asked her if she would pray over the bibles befoer giving them to Emmanuel? I know she will gladly do so. The LIGHT of CHRIST shown brightly in her!
Out of gratitude, I gave Emman a love offering so that he'd be able to take his beloved wife, Gladys out to dinner. He smiled so wide. He said that they had only one date in their one year of being married.
GOD I GIVE YOU ALL THE PRAISE!
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
A GINORMOUS PRAISE
This morning, this is what I said to the Lord my GOD!
God, I dare you to show me the WORD experience every single day of this year. I dare You. In Jesus' name, amen!
Later, as I sat cleaning out and reading e-mail, the Holy Spirit enlightened my eyes to this truth. I get an email from Nancy Leigh and Jan Owen daily. They both open with the word experience. Jan's say (Experiencing God) and below is Nancy's.
This is the Title that comes in with every e-mail devotional:
SEEKING HIM Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival
“When I pray, I’m really
only asking God for help.”
Nancy DeMoss
Wolgemuth: How much time do you spend
praising God?
“I don’t really get
around to praising Him very much.
Nancy: Are you taking time to praise God? Here are nine reasons why
we should develop a lifestyle of praise:
Are you doing what you
were created to do? Be sure to spend some time today just praising God.
Seeking Him, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.
SINGING AND SHOUTING PRAISES!!!!Isaiah 65:24!!!!!!! |
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Being Barnabas PRAISE
I get to be Barnabas. It was not my choosing or doing. God had His hand in it and on me long ago. I used to encourage people all the time. I know the reasons why: I was lost, afraid, insecure and unable to trust, so I didn't want anyone else feeling that way. I did it for them solely because I desperately wanted someone to be "there" for me.
Once I surrendered to Christ, it was like He said, "You know that thing you do, that thing that you've always done? Yeah...that...now continue doing it, but instead of making it about you...TELL THEM ABOUT ME!"
Then, He led me to discover my spiritual gift(s)...you guessed it...EXHORTATION and ENCOURAGEMENT! Yay and wow.... what a Psalm 139:16 experience....
I'm truly #experiencing the PRESENCE OF GOD! I'm so on track with what He wants me to do and I know this because it not only fills my life with peace beyond human reasoning, it not only touches me to the core of my soul...but it also ALIGNS with His Truths and His Will.
After sending out Barnabas text (which includes about 90 people) and after praying for a sister in Michigan, Grace...the Holy Spirit led me to this truth:
It was today's bible verse: Denise, commit to the LORD whatever you do, and He will establish your plans; which were HIS PLANS to begin with. (Proverbs 16:3) Paraphrased.
Yes, I'm inside His will and He is establishing His plans for me. I cannot tell you how awesome it feels that I don't have to be in control. I'm not running anything nor am I in charge. Not only was I a supervisor for 17 years, but I thought I was in control of my life and the lives of my children, to the degree of complete frustration and exhaustion. It was such a Ferris Wheel and it lead nowhere.
In walked Jesus...May 4, 2008! What a day...what a MIGHTY PRAISE!!!
Once I surrendered to Christ, it was like He said, "You know that thing you do, that thing that you've always done? Yeah...that...now continue doing it, but instead of making it about you...TELL THEM ABOUT ME!"
Then, He led me to discover my spiritual gift(s)...you guessed it...EXHORTATION and ENCOURAGEMENT! Yay and wow.... what a Psalm 139:16 experience....
I'm truly #experiencing the PRESENCE OF GOD! I'm so on track with what He wants me to do and I know this because it not only fills my life with peace beyond human reasoning, it not only touches me to the core of my soul...but it also ALIGNS with His Truths and His Will.
After sending out Barnabas text (which includes about 90 people) and after praying for a sister in Michigan, Grace...the Holy Spirit led me to this truth:
It was today's bible verse: Denise, commit to the LORD whatever you do, and He will establish your plans; which were HIS PLANS to begin with. (Proverbs 16:3) Paraphrased.
Yes, I'm inside His will and He is establishing His plans for me. I cannot tell you how awesome it feels that I don't have to be in control. I'm not running anything nor am I in charge. Not only was I a supervisor for 17 years, but I thought I was in control of my life and the lives of my children, to the degree of complete frustration and exhaustion. It was such a Ferris Wheel and it lead nowhere.
In walked Jesus...May 4, 2008! What a day...what a MIGHTY PRAISE!!!
Monday, January 8, 2018
Still in Ohio PRAISE
God used my daughter to encourage me on the 6th and my son today. Also, I did a prayer walk in the apt., building where my dad lives and one of the neighbors asked if I wanted an omelet. How sweet was that, considering she didn't know me and lives on a different floor. She was on her way to the laundry room and I complimented the aroma coming from her apt.
As she was exiting the laundry room, I heard the Holy Spirit say, "Ask about her prayer needs." So I told her that I like to pray and walk and if there was anything on her heart that I could pray about. She gave me the names of her 4 children and asked if I could pray for their children also.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
I always get nervous, just before I ask people that...but when I obey....
PRAISE TO THE ONE WHO GIVES ME COURAGE!
After my walk, I went down to the lobby to fellowship with Chet and he had already left. Joe was there and I patiently waited....and then....there it was....an opening to talk about spiritual things. We talked about his growing up, my life...OUR God! He PRAISED GOD! I PRAISED GOD!
I wish you could have seen his face when he said, "I have to stay close to my Savior! He's been to Haiti three times in the name of Jesus!
WOW GOD....we Praise You for all that You've done and all that You're going to do!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
As she was exiting the laundry room, I heard the Holy Spirit say, "Ask about her prayer needs." So I told her that I like to pray and walk and if there was anything on her heart that I could pray about. She gave me the names of her 4 children and asked if I could pray for their children also.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
I always get nervous, just before I ask people that...but when I obey....
PRAISE TO THE ONE WHO GIVES ME COURAGE!
After my walk, I went down to the lobby to fellowship with Chet and he had already left. Joe was there and I patiently waited....and then....there it was....an opening to talk about spiritual things. We talked about his growing up, my life...OUR God! He PRAISED GOD! I PRAISED GOD!
I wish you could have seen his face when he said, "I have to stay close to my Savior! He's been to Haiti three times in the name of Jesus!
WOW GOD....we Praise You for all that You've done and all that You're going to do!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Alone with Jesus PRAISE
Thanking God for this morning's time of PRAISE and Worship. After I vacuumed my dad's apt., I had some tuna fish, corn chips and Holy Spirit! Two #yummy sermons from Hillsong Church. Thank You God!
God has continued to pour into my cup above and beyond what I deserve. He promised and He is sure to keep His Word.
God is my portion. My cup runneth over. He fills my life with abundance.
Yes, I PRAISE GOD on this day of GRACE, MERCY and LOVE #unconditional.
Lamentations 3:24 I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him."
Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
Psalm 16:5 "LORD, You alone are my portion and my cup; You make my lot secure."
Psalm 23:5 "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflow." NIV
John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly!" ESV
YES! I PRAISE YOU FOR LOVE #unconditional.
God has continued to pour into my cup above and beyond what I deserve. He promised and He is sure to keep His Word.
God is my portion. My cup runneth over. He fills my life with abundance.
Yes, I PRAISE GOD on this day of GRACE, MERCY and LOVE #unconditional.
Lamentations 3:24 I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him."
Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
Psalm 16:5 "LORD, You alone are my portion and my cup; You make my lot secure."
Psalm 23:5 "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflow." NIV
John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly!" ESV
YES! I PRAISE YOU FOR LOVE #unconditional.
Saturday, January 6, 2018
YOU Give Me Ears to Hear PRAISE
God because YOU are so affectionate toward me and because everything was created by You and for You, I was able to watch Christian TV last night. Yes and YAY...Beth Moore was on and I love her. She loves You and she loves Your Word! Her testimony is evident that You are MIGHTY to Save! You take messy and broken lives and turn them into #beautiful Romans 8:28 stories that point to Your Ginormous Heart! I was listening as she used the below scripture to ask this: "How are you stewarding your God given, Holy Spirit #anointed gift(s)?" Awesome Word for me and awesome truths to meditate on. I recorded it with my cell. I thank You and I PRAISE YOU!
Judges 16:14-21
You’re still lying and making a fool of me,” Delilah said. “Tell me how I can tie you up!”
“My hair is in seven braids,” Samson replied. “If you weave my braids into the threads on a loom and nail the loom[f] to a wall, then I will be as weak as anyone else.”
14 While Samson was asleep, Delilah wove his braids into the threads on a loom and nailed the loom to a wall.[g] Then she shouted, “Samson, the Philistines are attacking!”
Samson woke up and pulled the loom free from its posts in the ground and from the nails in the wall. Then he pulled his hair free from the woven cloth.
15 “Samson,” Delilah said, “you claim to love me, but you don’t mean it! You’ve made me look like a fool three times now, and you still haven’t told me why you are so strong.” 16 Delilah started nagging and pestering him day after day, until he couldn’t stand it any longer.
17 Finally, Samson told her the truth. “I have belonged to God[h] ever since I was born, so my hair has never been cut. If it were ever cut off, my strength would leave me, and I would be as weak as anyone else.”
18 Delilah realized that he was telling the truth. So she sent someone to tell the Philistine rulers, “Come to my house one more time. Samson has finally told me the truth.”
The Philistine rulers went to Delilah’s house, and they brought along the silver they had promised her. 19 Delilah had lulled Samson to sleep with his head resting in her lap. She signaled to one of the Philistine men as she began cutting off Samson’s seven braids. And by the time she was finished, Samson’s strength was gone. Delilah tied him up 20 and shouted, “Samson, the Philistines are attacking!”
Samson woke up and thought, “I’ll break loose and escape, just as I always do.” He did not realize that the Lord had stopped helping him.
21 The Philistines grabbed Samson and poked out his eyes. They took him to the prison in Gaza and chained him up. Then they put him to work, turning a millstone to grind grain. 22 But they didn’t cut his hair any more, so it started growing back.
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Beth was saying how deceived Sampson was with Delilah. Not only did he fail to use discernment when asked, "How can I tie you up?" But he had not realized that the Spirit of God had left him.
Friday, January 5, 2018
Empty Handed PRAISE
#MyStoryMyTestimony
Sitting here listening to Praise and Worship by Hillsong and one of the members/also my brother in the Lord (Jonathan Douglass) just said it so authentically beautiful...
"Lord, I bring nothing to the table and You are using me...."
How could I not PRAISE YOU?! I am who I am...I'm simply being me and that's good enough for YOU!
Sitting here listening to Praise and Worship by Hillsong and one of the members/also my brother in the Lord (Jonathan Douglass) just said it so authentically beautiful...
"Lord, I bring nothing to the table and You are using me...."
How could I not PRAISE YOU?! I am who I am...I'm simply being me and that's good enough for YOU!
Hill Song PRAISE
Ginormous PRAISE!!! :-)
My dad turned in for the night and I'm sitting in his recliner listening to Worship by Hillsong. One of my favorite Praise and Worship Band. I cannot get this channel at home. LORD I love You so much and again, I praise You for the countless ways that You love on me.
Thank You!
My soul has been and continues to be nourished while I am here in Ohio. LORD, You made provisions in advance before I even decided back in June to come again after Christmas.
Nothing is new to You! YOU are fully aware of everything that has occurred, is occurring and will occur. What a relief...serving a GOD who is in complete control.
There are still moments where I feel some sadness that it took me so long to surrender to You. But You won't leave me in that sad space...as You continually remind me that it all happened...each and every step of my life...just as it should have. MY life and the life of my children is a Romans 8:28 #testimony and I PRAISE YOU! Yes, I praise You!
There is no other name...All of my HOPE is in You!
PRAISE Glory and Honor belong to You and YOU ALONE!
My dad turned in for the night and I'm sitting in his recliner listening to Worship by Hillsong. One of my favorite Praise and Worship Band. I cannot get this channel at home. LORD I love You so much and again, I praise You for the countless ways that You love on me.
Thank You!
My soul has been and continues to be nourished while I am here in Ohio. LORD, You made provisions in advance before I even decided back in June to come again after Christmas.
Nothing is new to You! YOU are fully aware of everything that has occurred, is occurring and will occur. What a relief...serving a GOD who is in complete control.
There are still moments where I feel some sadness that it took me so long to surrender to You. But You won't leave me in that sad space...as You continually remind me that it all happened...each and every step of my life...just as it should have. MY life and the life of my children is a Romans 8:28 #testimony and I PRAISE YOU! Yes, I praise You!
There is no other name...All of my HOPE is in You!
PRAISE Glory and Honor belong to You and YOU ALONE!
Obedience PRAISE
This was during the summer:
I wasn't going to go, but then she wanted to. So because of our friendship, I was going to support her, but then she had a conflict in her schedule and couldn't go.
After church, which by the way was a beautiful sunny day...I was headed home when the Holy Spirit directed me to pull over and get the address. Out of obedience, I listened and headed in that direction. I was early and had a yummy meal in my car while basking in the sun/Son. Just simply delightful.
After leaving the memorial service, I was blessed by a beautiful devotional that was laid out in the foyer for anyone who wanted one. Of course I wanted one. Lol" And I must say that the journey through that book was absolutely delicious! THANK YOU GOD! I so PRAISE You!
The biggest PRAISE came later, while listening to WAVA, 105.1 fm - Christian Radio. The Bible League International Ministry was sharing testimony after testimony about how sacred and scarce bibles are in other countries. Two stories pierced my heart: One was a village in India where there was only one church and one bible. The believers stood in line to read it. The other: A pastor was pleading, "Please don't send us food. Send us BIBLES!" WOW!
God had just blessed me with $1,000 that I did not need and today, as I post this, I don't remember where it came from, but then again, it's #all His anyway. While listening, I was compelled to call in and make a love offering. Unknown to me, I'd left my visa at home. So when I got home, of course I was distracted and had completely forgotten.
When God has something for you to do, He will surely remind you. And when He did, I thought to myself, the offices would be closed. It was 6pm or a little after, according to my clock. BUT, to my surprise, the phone lines were still open. And further, the woman on the other end said that the money donated on this particular would double. So as a result of my obedience to the LORD and His continuing to bless me, a total of (400) bibles were purchased for God's Kingdom. #AbsolutelyAmazing!
And as the PRAISES continue, one of their employees called me later in the week to thank me. However, I was not available and she left a voicemail. She had the sweetest voice on the other end along with a very grateful heart. After playing telephone tag, we spoke and yes, she loves the Lord too! Her heart is was so tender and before hanging up, I asked if she had any prayer request.
We've spoken several brief times since, but today, because of God's grace we were able to speak in detail. It was a tender-hearted conversation about our loved ones and GOD's Amazing Grace, His Patience, His Plans and His Promises. We Praised HIM for the Cross and we shared more heartfelt Prayer Request. And I'd like to say that it was because I was being obedient, but like I told my sister in the Lord, Debbie...it's Psalm 139:16. He planned our meeting so long ago, as His Word says every single day was already laid out for me before any one of them came to be.
I PRAISE YOU LORD! Please hear our petitions...please answer our PRAYERS according to Thy Will and Thy Timing. We ask that YOU would grant us the patience to wait and to increase our faith as we wait. In Jesus' name. Amen!
Our hearts cry Holy, Holy...the earth cries Holy...as it is in Heaven! Father so let it be!
I wasn't going to go, but then she wanted to. So because of our friendship, I was going to support her, but then she had a conflict in her schedule and couldn't go.
After church, which by the way was a beautiful sunny day...I was headed home when the Holy Spirit directed me to pull over and get the address. Out of obedience, I listened and headed in that direction. I was early and had a yummy meal in my car while basking in the sun/Son. Just simply delightful.
After leaving the memorial service, I was blessed by a beautiful devotional that was laid out in the foyer for anyone who wanted one. Of course I wanted one. Lol" And I must say that the journey through that book was absolutely delicious! THANK YOU GOD! I so PRAISE You!
The biggest PRAISE came later, while listening to WAVA, 105.1 fm - Christian Radio. The Bible League International Ministry was sharing testimony after testimony about how sacred and scarce bibles are in other countries. Two stories pierced my heart: One was a village in India where there was only one church and one bible. The believers stood in line to read it. The other: A pastor was pleading, "Please don't send us food. Send us BIBLES!" WOW!
God had just blessed me with $1,000 that I did not need and today, as I post this, I don't remember where it came from, but then again, it's #all His anyway. While listening, I was compelled to call in and make a love offering. Unknown to me, I'd left my visa at home. So when I got home, of course I was distracted and had completely forgotten.
When God has something for you to do, He will surely remind you. And when He did, I thought to myself, the offices would be closed. It was 6pm or a little after, according to my clock. BUT, to my surprise, the phone lines were still open. And further, the woman on the other end said that the money donated on this particular would double. So as a result of my obedience to the LORD and His continuing to bless me, a total of (400) bibles were purchased for God's Kingdom. #AbsolutelyAmazing!
And as the PRAISES continue, one of their employees called me later in the week to thank me. However, I was not available and she left a voicemail. She had the sweetest voice on the other end along with a very grateful heart. After playing telephone tag, we spoke and yes, she loves the Lord too! Her heart is was so tender and before hanging up, I asked if she had any prayer request.
We've spoken several brief times since, but today, because of God's grace we were able to speak in detail. It was a tender-hearted conversation about our loved ones and GOD's Amazing Grace, His Patience, His Plans and His Promises. We Praised HIM for the Cross and we shared more heartfelt Prayer Request. And I'd like to say that it was because I was being obedient, but like I told my sister in the Lord, Debbie...it's Psalm 139:16. He planned our meeting so long ago, as His Word says every single day was already laid out for me before any one of them came to be.
I PRAISE YOU LORD! Please hear our petitions...please answer our PRAYERS according to Thy Will and Thy Timing. We ask that YOU would grant us the patience to wait and to increase our faith as we wait. In Jesus' name. Amen!
Our hearts cry Holy, Holy...the earth cries Holy...as it is in Heaven! Father so let it be!
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Daddy - Daughter PRAISE
I'm in Akron, Ohio and it's so, so, so, so COLD outside! It think it's 10 degrees here...
PAUSE and Pray: Father, not everyone has food, heat, shelter and clothing...my prayer is that in these frigid temperatures, YOU would make a way where there appears to be no way! You have no favorites. YOU have also blessed us to bless others. May Your children see the needs and meet them according to their ability. In Jesus' name, this is my prayer. Amen!
Continuing with post: I'm currently enjoying the Blue Bloods marathon and writing in my journal while my dear sweet daddy is in the kitchen making us dinner. He said the menu will consist of pork chops, mashed potatoes, collard greens and corn bread. Not only does he spoil me rotten, his back is always in pain and yet he insist on cooking. I would be so content with cold cereal, tuna or soup...but he absolutely loves his (DSD). His affectionate name for me...dear sweet daughter.
Last week he fixed the best pot roast I've ever eaten. SO yummy! I had two servings and leftovers the following day. Days later, he prepared a chicken and rice casserole. ONCE again, #yummy!
All of this is ONLY possible because GOD reunited me with my birth father on July 3, 2003. The last time he saw me was in 1966, when I was 2 years old. I cannot say that I was praying because I was not a believer, but I was hoping to one day meet him.
TO GOD be the #glory and WOW........what an #Awesome PRAISE!
PAUSE and Pray: Father, not everyone has food, heat, shelter and clothing...my prayer is that in these frigid temperatures, YOU would make a way where there appears to be no way! You have no favorites. YOU have also blessed us to bless others. May Your children see the needs and meet them according to their ability. In Jesus' name, this is my prayer. Amen!
Continuing with post: I'm currently enjoying the Blue Bloods marathon and writing in my journal while my dear sweet daddy is in the kitchen making us dinner. He said the menu will consist of pork chops, mashed potatoes, collard greens and corn bread. Not only does he spoil me rotten, his back is always in pain and yet he insist on cooking. I would be so content with cold cereal, tuna or soup...but he absolutely loves his (DSD). His affectionate name for me...dear sweet daughter.
Last week he fixed the best pot roast I've ever eaten. SO yummy! I had two servings and leftovers the following day. Days later, he prepared a chicken and rice casserole. ONCE again, #yummy!
All of this is ONLY possible because GOD reunited me with my birth father on July 3, 2003. The last time he saw me was in 1966, when I was 2 years old. I cannot say that I was praying because I was not a believer, but I was hoping to one day meet him.
TO GOD be the #glory and WOW........what an #Awesome PRAISE!
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Retired for two years PRAISE
Father, Creator of heaven and earth...I Praise You!
After my dad and I left the Star Wars Movie the temp in his car read 14 degrees. It wasn't my cup of tea, but because I love him, I went. The popcorn was so good! He doesn't know it but I was trying really hard not to fall asleep :-)
Anyway, I am PRAISING YOU because while we were talking, my dad said that he couldn't believe that he's been retired for 14 years. It reminded me that today marks my two year anniversary. January 2, 2016, by Your GRACE Alone, I retired.
YES, I PRAISE YOU! It's been a beautiful b-l-e-s-s-e-d journey. Truly Unbelievable that YOU have cared for me since my birth and still to this very day, meet all of my needs. I am PRAISING YOU because I didn't know what fully trusting someone would be like and YOU have proven to be #TRUSTWORTHY!
When I surrendered to Jesus Christ, I kept hearing You say, "Trust ME." I took the biggest leap of faith of my life.
Not one single regret...
After my dad and I left the Star Wars Movie the temp in his car read 14 degrees. It wasn't my cup of tea, but because I love him, I went. The popcorn was so good! He doesn't know it but I was trying really hard not to fall asleep :-)
Anyway, I am PRAISING YOU because while we were talking, my dad said that he couldn't believe that he's been retired for 14 years. It reminded me that today marks my two year anniversary. January 2, 2016, by Your GRACE Alone, I retired.
YES, I PRAISE YOU! It's been a beautiful b-l-e-s-s-e-d journey. Truly Unbelievable that YOU have cared for me since my birth and still to this very day, meet all of my needs. I am PRAISING YOU because I didn't know what fully trusting someone would be like and YOU have proven to be #TRUSTWORTHY!
When I surrendered to Jesus Christ, I kept hearing You say, "Trust ME." I took the biggest leap of faith of my life.
Not one single regret...
NOT MY PRAISE BUT...
God has commanded us to rejoice with those who rejoice...so I'm PRAISING HIM for His Mighty Hand and His Relentless Pursuit to Seek and Save that which is lost!
I feel compelled to share two #amazing praises that were revealed to me through a book I'm currently reading... ALL IN by Mark Batterson.
Michael and Maria Durso are the founders of Christ Tabernacle in Queens, New York. Their spiritual journey started with a dramatic conversion experience. In their twenties, Michael and Maria were as far from God as you can get. In fact, they mocked anything remotely religious. They were living together; living from drug fix to drug fix. Then one day Maria mysteriously came under the conviction of the Holy Spirit. She wasn't in church. She wasn't reading a Bible. She was in their hotel room on vacation when the conviction came out of nowhere. What she didn't know until she returned home was that a group of her friends had gotten saved while she was away. At that very moment, thousands of miles away, they were forming a PRAYER CIRCLE and INTERCEDING for Maria.
When they returned to NY, Michael and Maria stopped sleeping together and started going to church together. After making the decision to follow Christ, Michael knew he needed to divorce himself from his past. He gathered all of his drug paraphernalia, along with magazines and videos that were vestiges of his old self. One by one, he dropped them down the incinerator chute of the NYC apt., building!
I feel compelled to share two #amazing praises that were revealed to me through a book I'm currently reading... ALL IN by Mark Batterson.
Michael and Maria Durso are the founders of Christ Tabernacle in Queens, New York. Their spiritual journey started with a dramatic conversion experience. In their twenties, Michael and Maria were as far from God as you can get. In fact, they mocked anything remotely religious. They were living together; living from drug fix to drug fix. Then one day Maria mysteriously came under the conviction of the Holy Spirit. She wasn't in church. She wasn't reading a Bible. She was in their hotel room on vacation when the conviction came out of nowhere. What she didn't know until she returned home was that a group of her friends had gotten saved while she was away. At that very moment, thousands of miles away, they were forming a PRAYER CIRCLE and INTERCEDING for Maria.
When they returned to NY, Michael and Maria stopped sleeping together and started going to church together. After making the decision to follow Christ, Michael knew he needed to divorce himself from his past. He gathered all of his drug paraphernalia, along with magazines and videos that were vestiges of his old self. One by one, he dropped them down the incinerator chute of the NYC apt., building!
WOW GOD, what a PRAISE...this was ALL YOU! YOU are #RELENTLESS and this #testimony proves it!
NEXT PRAISE: Bob Goff's work in Uganda involves fighting for those who can't fight for themselves. He rescued a little boy name Charlie. He was supposed to be one of the boys in which the witch doctors would kill as a ritual sacrifice. Bob not only intervened, but prosecuted and got the very first conviction against a witch doctor in the history of the country. He is also became friends with Charlie. He flew him to the U.S., where he could get the surgical intervention he needed and secured a scholarship so Charlie can get a college education when that day arrives. What's even more incredible is this: After getting the conviction against the witch doctor, Bob visited him in prison. That witch doctor gave his life to Jesus Christ and is now preaching the gospel to other prisoners. That's what can happen when we pick a fight with the Enemy! It's not about winning a battle. It's about winning the over!WOW and YAY! GOD that's a MIGHTY PRAISE! You are #RELENTLESS and this #testimony proves it!
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