Genesis-Leviticus

So I know how the ark was built, and what kind of offering to give when I sin........I can't wait for Psalms!

Devo at zumba: Have you said something that you later regret? HHHHHHMMMMM, YES! So gotta watch what I say. Should be common sense.

Jan 20,2012

So my church and I are reading the bible in 90 days. I have completed day two. That being said I will use that as my devotion. Last night I read about Sodom and Gomorrah. So gross. So far what I am taking from it is to be obedient to the Lord.

God bless you in all your journey's

Jan 18,2012

"For whosoever shall be ashamed of Me and My words, of him shall the Son of Man
be ashamed, when He shall come in His own glory…"
Luke 9:26 NASB

I think that means that we can't be afraid to show that we believe in Christ. I have a problem witnessing. Because it makes me feel like a hypocrite. Are you a believer? Would you be willing to step out on a limb with me to show Christs love? I guess that's something I need to work on.

Today is a new day. I am determined to make it a good one.

Jan17,2012

So I am keeping my promise with the christian music. But it's hard to do the daily devotionals. I feel if I keep up with them and don't give up that it's a plus.

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. James 5:7-8

Leaving control up to God is not my strong suit. I have a hard time doing things any other way than mine. So I will practice patience today.

Jan 13,2012

Wow. God sure does know what I need. This is so neat that this is my devotion for today. Couldn't have come at a better time.

“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you” (John 15:18-19).

As Christians, we are “strangers and aliens” in a world of unbelievers, as Peter says in 1 Peter 2:11. The older I get, the more keenly aware I am that I don’t think like them, that I don’t have the same desires, motivations and passions. The more I grow in my faith, the more different I feel from many people I come in contact with, and the more open I am about my faith, the more that difference becomes tangible. We are called to be set apart, yet we are in the world for a reason: to share Jesus. It’s often not received with open arms, but it’s what we are commanded to do as followers of Christ.

Like Jesus says in John 15:18, it’s not always going to be easy. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own, He says. But when we accept Christ and enter into a relationship with Him, He chooses us out of the world. Like my friends and I felt when we were surrounded by fans of an opposing team, so we as Christians will never feel “at home” in this world. Yes, we’ll face opposition, but Jesus Himself said it’s a badge of the Christian faith and a sign that we belong to Him. In answering His call to reject worldly conformity, we can truly make an impact by being an example for Jesus.

Jan 9-10,2012

the devotion for today was about dwelling on the "gospel". If you are anything like me, You are getting used to the idea of being "christian". I do pray daily. And I read the bible daily. But more importantly I am working on my relationship with God and working on my humanity. I realize I am far from perfect. But I strive to cut out cuss words and yesterday I ate my pride and didn't try to be nice to my co-worker, I just did it as Jesus would have. Being a christian is a long lonely road. But when you think of the rewards and the rewards you've already been given why wouldn't you want to be?

My favorite verse as of late: Psalms 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God."

Jan7-8,2012

Saturday's devotion was about not living in the past and if you fall off your "new years resolution" to not give up. Get back on the horse and it's a new day.

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."Isaiah 43:18-19

Sunday in church we had a reaffirmation of our baptism. It was so cool. I remember the day when I was 9 that one of my best friends dad baptized me. When I came out of the water I felt fresh. I felt new. Even at the age of 9. To symbolize it they poured water over our hands and asked us to remember. I also took my hands and held them to my ears and asked God to heal me. I have bad ear trouble. And also to help me listen to what he has in store for me. I don't have a verse to go with this. If one presents itself then I will add it later.

Jan 6, 2012

Yesterday was great. I had a good day. I actually talked to God more than I usually do.

Today's lesson is on loving others. That seems to be the topic as of late.
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him."
Matthew 2: 1-2

It talked about outsiders and being an outsider. I have always felt like an outsider. There were times when it was deserved for others to be mad or upset with me. But this time around with my co-workers it was very unsolicited. It's very hard to love others who don't like you back. But I strive everyday to be who God wants me to be.

Thank you God for everything that I have. Including my drama ridden job.

Jan 5, 2012

“For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

So we don't have to boast about our good works. We just have to have faith in God. I have faith and lately I haven't relied just on that. I will rely on God today. I will let you know tomorrow what I have learned.

Also, Lately, I have been enjoying being the only one who raises my kids or watches them. My husband helps out by keeping them on the weekends. This ensures that my wants as a parent are instilled in them.:) Plus my family cusses like sailors and I can keep them from that.

Further reading for tonight:

Titus 3:4-7

2 Timothy 1:8-10

Jan 4,2012

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10, NIV

I didn't get to do my devotional this morning. I am really glad that it didn't throw me off. I am doing it now.

I had Donnie and Lilah at work with me. No clients today. So I got to just be with the kids. It was cool. All my bills are paid for the month. And the fridge is full. I did however get tired and was cranky a little with the kids. I wish I wouldn't do that. Cedar has hit Donnie full swing. Poor guy. Just as soon as Lilah gets better too. I guess I am humble because I didn't have customers and it allowed me to take care of my children. No money spent either so It doesn't matter that I had no customers.

My co-worker is being nice to me. I hope it's because she wants to be and not because she has to. Because when she's nice she's a pretty descent person. Now for some sleep.

I pray that Brandon gets the job in Cedar Park. That would be the highlight of my year.

Jan 3,2012

What I learned yesterday: I started off the day great! I had a great day at work, and I went to Zumba and worked off the holidays. But by the end of the day cause I had lost sight of what I was supposed to do, my day started to decline........Reminder: Never loose sight of the Lord.

Today's lesson was on serving others. Jesus came to serve and not to be served. I don't think I ever wanted to be served, but I will try to recognize when I need to serve.

Pray for my children. Everytime my son is with someone other than his parents, he dreams or has nightmares. He cried all night last night. He had been sleeping really well. I don't know why he does this.

I never turned the radio from my christian station yesterday and when I wasn't busy at work I went to the back so I couldn't hear the radio.

New year

So last year one of my good friends did a photo blog for her new years resolution. She did very well. Well I have decided to use my thought blogs for the better. Mainly for me to get on track. I will do a devotional and through out the day I will see what I had learned from it. The second half is to only listen to christian music. But I have to listen to regular stuff at work. So maybe just at home and in my car. Or I will see about programing my mp3 player.:)

This mornings devotion was about just believing in God and not questioning him. I understand that I haven't been given more than I can handle. I also have been questioning his motives lately. I think That's part of where I have been wrong lately. So what I have learned today: "Be still and know that I am God." Psalms 46:10 I will not question God today.