It's 11:25 pm and I sit here at my dinning room table, the one I painted about 2 years ago. I'm such an amateur...Lol
Anyway, it's another beautiful night in North Beach, and I love that even when the doors and windows are closed (if the fridge isn't humming) I can hear the waves.
Like now....ahhhhhhhhhhhhh simply music to my ears.
I LOVE THIS PLACE BECAUSE IT WAS Mine all along! -Psalm 139:16 says so!
I just finished praying for my siblings in Turkey. I sent an email and I love that I get to send e-mails of encouragement to Africa, Japan, England, and Michigan as well.
I absolutely love that I was able to mail letters to my persecuted brother and sister in the FAITH.
All of the above is ONLY because Jesus is LORD and died for me. I accepted His gift of Salvation. I was 42 when I did, but HE's so loving and so patient.
I PRAISE HIM FOR THAT! Yes I do!
FREEDOM in Christ Jesus! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh music to my ears!
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Monday, February 12, 2018
Random PRAISES
I'm no the only one with OCD! Lol.......praise
Every now and then, Tamara, Carrie and Naomi respond to my text...praise
Susie's praise
I'm so blessed by the Wagner's. I feel like one of their children.....praise
Jackie's praise............nothing but Romans 8:28 & Ephesians wrapped together!
Sierra's surgery went well --- praise
My mom and dad just texted me minutes apart.....praise
My son was feeling down and i texted him and didn't know it.....praise
My daughter asked me how was church yesterday.....praise
Prayer and Care was filled with Holy Spirit tears this morning......praise
I love printing stuff at the local library....grateful....praise
I had McDonald's coffee and gave the cashier a note of encouragement.....praise
Kathy sent me a fb msg last night...dinner soon....praise
Last night's GBC Youth Valentine dinner was amazing.....food & fellowship...praise
Peg is being used by GOD...the outcome belongs to HIM.....prayer and praise
Bridgett is helping w/the kids on Wednesday........lots of praise....Lol
Dorothy wrote me the sweetest note of encouragement....praise
I'm giving of myself and God is ensuring that I'm being filled back up....praise
Nothing goes unnoticed by HIM-----praise
My friend's daughter is recovering well from her recent surgery....praise
So far I've gifted (17) copies of A Lady In Waiting.......praise...Lord Thy Will
My prayer/lent devotional came in the mail today...praise
The Lord's Army Prayer Ministry is on day 42.....praise
God is up to something.......praise
WOW!!!!!!! Ruth Couch gave me an awesome praise report last night at church...PRAISE!
Someone is engaged and seeking wise counsel in advance...prayers and praise....Thy will
Aunt Pearl enjoys my spiritual encouragement via text....praise
Upcoming lunch date with Alicia, Karen and Regenna.....praise
The team leaves for Ghana next Monday....praises...prayers....praises
My sweet son will turn 30 next month....praise
I'm still single and wholeheartedly trusting God who wants the best for me....praise
I penned two new poems on my poetry blog .... praise
God knitted me together with Carrie, Caroline and Grace in Michigan, Yoko in Japan, Judith and Juliet in Ghana, Hope in Seattle as well as Darlene; Myriam in South Carolina, Nichole in North Carolina, Patricia in New York, Lauren and Nicky in Texas, Karina in Yaoundé' , Yvonne in Turkey, Bill and Becky in England, Denise in Oregon, as well as Tina, Malcom, Bobby, Hillary, Jonathan, Dorothy, Bob and Theresa...and countless others....solely for HIS GLORY ..... PRAISES!
GOD IS IN COMPLETE CONTROL -------- PRAISES!
Every now and then, Tamara, Carrie and Naomi respond to my text...praise
Susie's praise
I'm so blessed by the Wagner's. I feel like one of their children.....praise
Jackie's praise............nothing but Romans 8:28 & Ephesians wrapped together!
Sierra's surgery went well --- praise
My mom and dad just texted me minutes apart.....praise
My son was feeling down and i texted him and didn't know it.....praise
My daughter asked me how was church yesterday.....praise
Prayer and Care was filled with Holy Spirit tears this morning......praise
I love printing stuff at the local library....grateful....praise
I had McDonald's coffee and gave the cashier a note of encouragement.....praise
Kathy sent me a fb msg last night...dinner soon....praise
Last night's GBC Youth Valentine dinner was amazing.....food & fellowship...praise
Peg is being used by GOD...the outcome belongs to HIM.....prayer and praise
Bridgett is helping w/the kids on Wednesday........lots of praise....Lol
Dorothy wrote me the sweetest note of encouragement....praise
I'm giving of myself and God is ensuring that I'm being filled back up....praise
Nothing goes unnoticed by HIM-----praise
My friend's daughter is recovering well from her recent surgery....praise
So far I've gifted (17) copies of A Lady In Waiting.......praise...Lord Thy Will
My prayer/lent devotional came in the mail today...praise
The Lord's Army Prayer Ministry is on day 42.....praise
God is up to something.......praise
WOW!!!!!!! Ruth Couch gave me an awesome praise report last night at church...PRAISE!
Someone is engaged and seeking wise counsel in advance...prayers and praise....Thy will
Aunt Pearl enjoys my spiritual encouragement via text....praise
Upcoming lunch date with Alicia, Karen and Regenna.....praise
The team leaves for Ghana next Monday....praises...prayers....praises
My sweet son will turn 30 next month....praise
I'm still single and wholeheartedly trusting God who wants the best for me....praise
I penned two new poems on my poetry blog .... praise
God knitted me together with Carrie, Caroline and Grace in Michigan, Yoko in Japan, Judith and Juliet in Ghana, Hope in Seattle as well as Darlene; Myriam in South Carolina, Nichole in North Carolina, Patricia in New York, Lauren and Nicky in Texas, Karina in Yaoundé' , Yvonne in Turkey, Bill and Becky in England, Denise in Oregon, as well as Tina, Malcom, Bobby, Hillary, Jonathan, Dorothy, Bob and Theresa...and countless others....solely for HIS GLORY ..... PRAISES!
GOD IS IN COMPLETE CONTROL -------- PRAISES!
Friday, February 9, 2018
Heart's Desire PRAISE
I absolutely LOVE my life!
I get to do two things that I love most!
I PRAISE HIM!
I used to want to be Dear Abby, but in a Christian context.
I used to want to run an errand service for Senior Citizens.
Today I get to do both...not exactly in the way that I desire but in the way that He does.
Psalm 37:4 He changes desires!
I PRAISE HIM!
I get to do two things that I love most!
I PRAISE HIM!
I used to want to be Dear Abby, but in a Christian context.
I used to want to run an errand service for Senior Citizens.
Today I get to do both...not exactly in the way that I desire but in the way that He does.
Psalm 37:4 He changes desires!
I PRAISE HIM!
UNBELIEVABLE PRAISE
GOD You gave me something that I will never, ever forget! I STILL PRAISE YOU!
My mom says that when my grandmother was sick with cancer, she went into the hospital and never recovered. Initially, I did not want to visit her. But something in me felt compelled to go to her bedside.
I was so lost and so broken...so wrapped up in my pain, my life and my selfish desires...
Not being a believer and not knowing Your Son...
Anyway...my grandmother was in her last days and I simple could not wrap my brain around it. Looking back, that is the only time in my life that I would love to revisit.
She was so tiny, lying in the bed of Howard Hospital, never to return home and never to be the love of my life here on earth.
She told me to forgive my mom and to make peace. I know that my grandmother wanted me to love my mom and forgive the past. Grandma knew the strain and the distance that was present and she wanted to go heaven knowing that important relationships would be resorted.
I put that part of my grandma's visit in my first book and my mom read it and was stunned. She conveyed to me that grandma was unable to speak and never regained conscious after being admitted.
GOD YOU GAVE ME A FINAL CONVERSATION WITH MY GRANDMOTHER!
I did not dream it or imagine it. I experienced it and no one can take that away from me.
YOU are the giver of ALL things GOOD and You gave me at that time, the most important thing needed to move forward in my life! You knew that the death of my grandma would paralyze me and YOU knew I needed to reconnect with my mom.
I PRAISE YOU!
My mom says that when my grandmother was sick with cancer, she went into the hospital and never recovered. Initially, I did not want to visit her. But something in me felt compelled to go to her bedside.
I was so lost and so broken...so wrapped up in my pain, my life and my selfish desires...
Not being a believer and not knowing Your Son...
Anyway...my grandmother was in her last days and I simple could not wrap my brain around it. Looking back, that is the only time in my life that I would love to revisit.
She was so tiny, lying in the bed of Howard Hospital, never to return home and never to be the love of my life here on earth.
She told me to forgive my mom and to make peace. I know that my grandmother wanted me to love my mom and forgive the past. Grandma knew the strain and the distance that was present and she wanted to go heaven knowing that important relationships would be resorted.
I put that part of my grandma's visit in my first book and my mom read it and was stunned. She conveyed to me that grandma was unable to speak and never regained conscious after being admitted.
GOD YOU GAVE ME A FINAL CONVERSATION WITH MY GRANDMOTHER!
I did not dream it or imagine it. I experienced it and no one can take that away from me.
YOU are the giver of ALL things GOOD and You gave me at that time, the most important thing needed to move forward in my life! You knew that the death of my grandma would paralyze me and YOU knew I needed to reconnect with my mom.
I PRAISE YOU!
Self-Discipline PRAISE
God I never want to forget that in 2014 You gave me the self-discipline to juice for 50 days. I did not chew a single thing and only drank juice. Thank You for my $200 Breville Juicer and the money to buy all those fruits and veggies. It was expensive and it was quite a journey. I could in no way have done it without Your Power and with PRAYER!
I PRAISE YOU!
You are so wonderful to reveal some things to me that I would not have had the clarity to see had I not denied myself all those meals.
I know that Your Word is true but You still amaze me when my life aligns with scripture!
To hear someone speak of it and to actually walk in Your truth myself is completely transforming!
I lost 26 pounds and I gained SPIRITUAL WISDOM!
PRAISE and GLORY to You Alone!
PRAYER Works.......
Bring everything to the Lord and He not only hears....but He cares!
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and SELF-DISCIPLINE! - Galatians 5:22-23
I PRAISE YOU!
You are so wonderful to reveal some things to me that I would not have had the clarity to see had I not denied myself all those meals.
I know that Your Word is true but You still amaze me when my life aligns with scripture!
To hear someone speak of it and to actually walk in Your truth myself is completely transforming!
I lost 26 pounds and I gained SPIRITUAL WISDOM!
PRAISE and GLORY to You Alone!
PRAYER Works.......
Bring everything to the Lord and He not only hears....but He cares!
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and SELF-DISCIPLINE! - Galatians 5:22-23
Daughter PRAISE
God I have to PRAISE You again!
Yesterday I had a yummy time on the phone with my daughter. It reminded me of old times when we used to talk about YOU for hours. We used to tease one another about who gets to spend the most time with YOU!
We talked about Your GOODNESS and Your FAITHFULNESS and Your Plans and how You Keep Your Promises!
You are at work in the lives of my children and LORD I especially THANK YOU for my sisters in Christ that have joined me in countless prayers on their behalf. PRAYER is our #best weapon and YOU Alone answer us!
You called me to a life of prayer and I could not turn away. I remember being to shy to pray, hoping and praying that no one would ask me. Then once, someone said that when I pray I thank You for everything. Another said I pray too long! THANK YOU LORD! It's Your Holy Spirit because I am lazy and so would love to do other stuff. BUT again, You died for me. You give me life and You have a purpose for me.
In my opinion, I'm not worthy and have absolutely nothing to offer Your kingdom...but You see differently. You don't see my sin(s), my flaws and my insecurities...Philippians 1:6 says that YOU will finish what You started....and with that PROMISE, I delightfully give YOU full #access.
Thank You also for the fellowship I had with my daughter today while we picked up a few groceries. We took turns PRAISING You in the car! Also, I had my tambourine in the front seat and asked her what was she PRAISING You in advance for! She said, "That Your Will will be done!" And then she laughed and said she wanted two, one for each hand! AMEN and Glory Hallelujah!
THANK YOU for the Prayer that she allowed me to pray before I left her. She greeted me with a holy kiss and I embraced her with the loving arms of a mother and sister in the FAITH!
ONLY BECAUSE JESUS IS LORD!
YES I DO PRAISE YOU!
Yesterday I had a yummy time on the phone with my daughter. It reminded me of old times when we used to talk about YOU for hours. We used to tease one another about who gets to spend the most time with YOU!
We talked about Your GOODNESS and Your FAITHFULNESS and Your Plans and how You Keep Your Promises!
You are at work in the lives of my children and LORD I especially THANK YOU for my sisters in Christ that have joined me in countless prayers on their behalf. PRAYER is our #best weapon and YOU Alone answer us!
You called me to a life of prayer and I could not turn away. I remember being to shy to pray, hoping and praying that no one would ask me. Then once, someone said that when I pray I thank You for everything. Another said I pray too long! THANK YOU LORD! It's Your Holy Spirit because I am lazy and so would love to do other stuff. BUT again, You died for me. You give me life and You have a purpose for me.
In my opinion, I'm not worthy and have absolutely nothing to offer Your kingdom...but You see differently. You don't see my sin(s), my flaws and my insecurities...Philippians 1:6 says that YOU will finish what You started....and with that PROMISE, I delightfully give YOU full #access.
Thank You also for the fellowship I had with my daughter today while we picked up a few groceries. We took turns PRAISING You in the car! Also, I had my tambourine in the front seat and asked her what was she PRAISING You in advance for! She said, "That Your Will will be done!" And then she laughed and said she wanted two, one for each hand! AMEN and Glory Hallelujah!
THANK YOU for the Prayer that she allowed me to pray before I left her. She greeted me with a holy kiss and I embraced her with the loving arms of a mother and sister in the FAITH!
ONLY BECAUSE JESUS IS LORD!
YES I DO PRAISE YOU!
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Never Being Without PRAISE
GOD I say, "Thank YOU!"
Tonight after bible study, I headed to the grocery store. I could have went to Roland's because although the prices are much higher, I can afford it. But, because Giant has a better selection and I'd also like to be wise in my spending...I found myself walking through the isles at Giant Food.
It was very quiet and very empty...clean, peaceful and unhurried.
PAUSE AND PRAISE: My cashier was Jamie. She is Theresa's daughter and recognized me from church. She was PRAISING YOU Lord for that You're doing in her family. She's currently studying the Book of Colossians with Sabrina and seems to be excited about it.
OK...back to the shopping trip: I love the nighttime shopping and I guess mainly because I'm introverted. Walking up and down the paths of healthy vs yummy is always so challenging for me. No chocolate for me and no Fritos either. Not this time at least...
I stocked up on soup and more soup. I've committed to soup for dinner for the month of Feb. Seven nights of soup so far! I also got some carrots, apples, oranges and bananas. Yummy, kinda, sort of... Lol --- much rather have chocolate almond ice-cream, key lime pie or cheese cake!!!
Anyway, the reason I'm posting is to say a BIG Thank YOU to God for always providing for me. I have never been thirsty or hungry. Whenever I swipe my visa, it is approved. I have the privilege of going to the store of my choice and purchasing items that I like. That choice is not afforded to all and it was surely not the case during my recent visit to Ghana.
I love that I'm a Christian because GOD gives me spiritual eyes to see the needs and when able, to meet the needs. I met some of those needs in the past, when I was not a believer but not like now...NOW the motive is pure love and solely because Jesus in the LORD of my life. I wouldn't have anything and I would be of any use to anyone had HE not SAVED me! My life only has purpose to GLORIFY HIM!
Father, I PRAISE YOU AND I THANK YOU!
Tonight after bible study, I headed to the grocery store. I could have went to Roland's because although the prices are much higher, I can afford it. But, because Giant has a better selection and I'd also like to be wise in my spending...I found myself walking through the isles at Giant Food.
It was very quiet and very empty...clean, peaceful and unhurried.
PAUSE AND PRAISE: My cashier was Jamie. She is Theresa's daughter and recognized me from church. She was PRAISING YOU Lord for that You're doing in her family. She's currently studying the Book of Colossians with Sabrina and seems to be excited about it.
OK...back to the shopping trip: I love the nighttime shopping and I guess mainly because I'm introverted. Walking up and down the paths of healthy vs yummy is always so challenging for me. No chocolate for me and no Fritos either. Not this time at least...
I stocked up on soup and more soup. I've committed to soup for dinner for the month of Feb. Seven nights of soup so far! I also got some carrots, apples, oranges and bananas. Yummy, kinda, sort of... Lol --- much rather have chocolate almond ice-cream, key lime pie or cheese cake!!!
Anyway, the reason I'm posting is to say a BIG Thank YOU to God for always providing for me. I have never been thirsty or hungry. Whenever I swipe my visa, it is approved. I have the privilege of going to the store of my choice and purchasing items that I like. That choice is not afforded to all and it was surely not the case during my recent visit to Ghana.
I love that I'm a Christian because GOD gives me spiritual eyes to see the needs and when able, to meet the needs. I met some of those needs in the past, when I was not a believer but not like now...NOW the motive is pure love and solely because Jesus in the LORD of my life. I wouldn't have anything and I would be of any use to anyone had HE not SAVED me! My life only has purpose to GLORIFY HIM!
Father, I PRAISE YOU AND I THANK YOU!
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Alex PRAISE
GOD is soooooooooo good and at work in the life of my son.
We had the yummiest fellowship on the phone today about our GREAT BIG FORGIVING GOD!
PRAISES TO OUR KING!
I am indeed seeing the fruit of my prayers!
I am sowing seeds of prayer and I praise Him that I'm still here to see the fruit.
After years and years without Jesus, trying to control the situation and circumstances in the lives of my children and even after coming to faith...I had to LEARN to give up control and take hold of the best weapon we have in CHRIST! I cannot control my kids, their choices and their future...but I can PRAY! And in the name of JESUS that is what I'm committed to do!
I'm going to PRAY without ceasing, in the Spirit, by His blood in His name!
Yep, I'm praying and He's working....YES HE IS! Lord, I praise YOU!
John 5:17......To God be the glory!
My son texted me this message after our almost 2 hour conversation:
"I love you! You were fearfully and wonderfully made! Your treasures have no value here but in the kingdom we shall LIVE"
My response: To God be the glory! I live because He died!
Him: Wow I love how you brought that back around
Me: It's truth!
We had the yummiest fellowship on the phone today about our GREAT BIG FORGIVING GOD!
PRAISES TO OUR KING!
I am indeed seeing the fruit of my prayers!
I am sowing seeds of prayer and I praise Him that I'm still here to see the fruit.
After years and years without Jesus, trying to control the situation and circumstances in the lives of my children and even after coming to faith...I had to LEARN to give up control and take hold of the best weapon we have in CHRIST! I cannot control my kids, their choices and their future...but I can PRAY! And in the name of JESUS that is what I'm committed to do!
I'm going to PRAY without ceasing, in the Spirit, by His blood in His name!
Yep, I'm praying and He's working....YES HE IS! Lord, I praise YOU!
John 5:17......To God be the glory!
My son texted me this message after our almost 2 hour conversation:
"I love you! You were fearfully and wonderfully made! Your treasures have no value here but in the kingdom we shall LIVE"
My response: To God be the glory! I live because He died!
Him: Wow I love how you brought that back around
Me: It's truth!
CURE PRAISE
This post is to BRAG on My KING, not myself.
Last Saturday I was in the kitchen, cooking and watching a YouTube video of the work CURE is doing in varies countries.
PAUSE: I was only cooking instant pancakes. No need to panic, just add water. Lol
Anyway, the video was so overwhelmingly beautiful. Of course I cried and then, by the Power of the Holy Spirit, I got out my visa and made a $1,000 love offering. That amount covers 1 surgery for 1 child.
I first encountered this blessed, beautiful ministry when I attended a Christ Tomlin concert a few years back. I remember sitting at my desk on a Saturday morning, with some (time) on my hands and decided to balance my checkbook. The concert was later that night and I was SO excited.
As I totaled up all my expenses, there was an excess of $1,000. I was praising GOD in one breath and then doubting in the next. I said to myself, "What's up with this extra money? Is my car going to breakdown?"
Well later, I discovered the reason for the cash! GOD knew that I loved Chris Tomlin and He also knew that I used to LOVE money. Not in a good way! Money was my idol. I wasn't rich or trying to obtain wealth, by no means. Money gave me a sense of security. In my mind, I thought, as a mother of two, there was no one to take care of me and my children besides me, and that meant working hard, working long and working until I was utterly exhausted...get some rest and work some more.
It wasn't until I became a believer that I realized, my security was SO MISPLACED and the money that I idolized and saved was not mine, never was...none of it! LOL THANK YOU AND PRAISE THE LORD!
Anyway, that night at the concert, Chris talked about CURE and how $1,000 could heal one child. I didn't even hesitate when I told my daughter, "Excuse me. I'll be right back." I went to the concourse level and made a love offering and WOW! It was ALL GOD and all worth it! I made the difference in the life of one child and it was not me, but leading of the Holy Spirit.
After that, you get a video of the child, before and after pics and updates...way cool. Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What A PRAISE! I helped to heal Ishma's hand. His tiny fingers were stuck together and now they are not! PRAISE THE LORD! Say it again...PRAISE THE LORD!
This time, I got to help Rahaatou who has severely bowlegs! PRAISE AGAIN!
Anyway, I wrote this post to say that Josh, one of the staff members at CURE sent me a love offering. A $16.99 book that RICHLY Blessed my life. I gave to God's Kingdom and HE gave back to me in a way I wouldn't have known, had I not obeyed the leading of the Holy Spirit.
The book is titled: Blessed Are The Misfits, by Brant Hansen. I'm a #misfit and Jesus loves me. TRULY HE DOES! PRAISE!!!
Last Saturday I was in the kitchen, cooking and watching a YouTube video of the work CURE is doing in varies countries.
PAUSE: I was only cooking instant pancakes. No need to panic, just add water. Lol
Anyway, the video was so overwhelmingly beautiful. Of course I cried and then, by the Power of the Holy Spirit, I got out my visa and made a $1,000 love offering. That amount covers 1 surgery for 1 child.
I first encountered this blessed, beautiful ministry when I attended a Christ Tomlin concert a few years back. I remember sitting at my desk on a Saturday morning, with some (time) on my hands and decided to balance my checkbook. The concert was later that night and I was SO excited.
As I totaled up all my expenses, there was an excess of $1,000. I was praising GOD in one breath and then doubting in the next. I said to myself, "What's up with this extra money? Is my car going to breakdown?"
Well later, I discovered the reason for the cash! GOD knew that I loved Chris Tomlin and He also knew that I used to LOVE money. Not in a good way! Money was my idol. I wasn't rich or trying to obtain wealth, by no means. Money gave me a sense of security. In my mind, I thought, as a mother of two, there was no one to take care of me and my children besides me, and that meant working hard, working long and working until I was utterly exhausted...get some rest and work some more.
It wasn't until I became a believer that I realized, my security was SO MISPLACED and the money that I idolized and saved was not mine, never was...none of it! LOL THANK YOU AND PRAISE THE LORD!
Anyway, that night at the concert, Chris talked about CURE and how $1,000 could heal one child. I didn't even hesitate when I told my daughter, "Excuse me. I'll be right back." I went to the concourse level and made a love offering and WOW! It was ALL GOD and all worth it! I made the difference in the life of one child and it was not me, but leading of the Holy Spirit.
After that, you get a video of the child, before and after pics and updates...way cool. Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What A PRAISE! I helped to heal Ishma's hand. His tiny fingers were stuck together and now they are not! PRAISE THE LORD! Say it again...PRAISE THE LORD!
This time, I got to help Rahaatou who has severely bowlegs! PRAISE AGAIN!
Anyway, I wrote this post to say that Josh, one of the staff members at CURE sent me a love offering. A $16.99 book that RICHLY Blessed my life. I gave to God's Kingdom and HE gave back to me in a way I wouldn't have known, had I not obeyed the leading of the Holy Spirit.
The book is titled: Blessed Are The Misfits, by Brant Hansen. I'm a #misfit and Jesus loves me. TRULY HE DOES! PRAISE!!!
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