Yes, today is Friday. Probably a good thing too. This has been an interresting week. I've had a new little girl start at the daycare, she's such a sweetie. Very easy-going and loving.
My computer is dead so I'm using one of the kids' laptops. Otherwise I'd be going through internet withdrawl.... LOL..So that's been one frustration this week. Not too big but enough.
So, Satan was attacking me this morning. I know why too. This is what happened...
One of my neighbors called the police on my barking dogs, again. Of course they bark in the morning when people are dropping off their kids, but it wasn't any louder or longer than any other morning. Luckily I didn't get ticketed... it's a $50 fine! Unfortunately, I did get a little flustered, however, I figured out what really happened. Satan wanted to attack someone... God said to him that he could have me today. So, I'll change my name to Job today.
I am grateful that God thinks I can handle these things. I know it's going to happen as I get stronger in my faith. As I continue reading my bible and learning how to be a better me. I know that God is always here with me. This is so amazing! I feel really loved right now by God. I hope everyone can feel this at one point in their life. God is glorious!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
QT - More about Quest and Heaven
At Quest Camp we got a boatload of wonderful scriptures to study out. Our first full day was on Monday. What a day! Where to begin? Well... let's start at the beginning... God was gracious and woke me up in the morning feeling rested. The first time in a LONG time. So, I'm sure some of the tired feelings I have is from stress. On Monday we studied out Heaven. It's always much easier when it's written out for me to study out for a quiet time with God.
So, Heaven....
What do you look forward to? (vacation, trip, birthday, concert, sports game, etc) and why do you look forward to it?
I look forward to everything listed and more. Usually this is because I'm excited about what could happen. Excited about the fun I'll have. I was very excited before I went to camp, and rightfully so, I totally enjoyed myself.
When you imagine heaven, what is it like?
Being totally surrounded by love, caring, warm emotions. No pain and lots of fun.
Rev 21:1 Then I saw "a new heaven and a new earth," [a] for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Look! God's dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' [b] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
5 He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."
6 He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."
The New Jerusalem, the Bride of the Lamb
9 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb." 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11 It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and with twelve angels at the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. 13 There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south and three on the west. 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Unfortunately, I'm out of time. The doorbell rang and woke up one of the daycare kids, extremely early.
So, Heaven....
What do you look forward to? (vacation, trip, birthday, concert, sports game, etc) and why do you look forward to it?
I look forward to everything listed and more. Usually this is because I'm excited about what could happen. Excited about the fun I'll have. I was very excited before I went to camp, and rightfully so, I totally enjoyed myself.
When you imagine heaven, what is it like?
Being totally surrounded by love, caring, warm emotions. No pain and lots of fun.
Rev 21:1 Then I saw "a new heaven and a new earth," [a] for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Look! God's dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' [b] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
5 He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."
6 He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."
The New Jerusalem, the Bride of the Lamb
9 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb." 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11 It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and with twelve angels at the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. 13 There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south and three on the west. 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Unfortunately, I'm out of time. The doorbell rang and woke up one of the daycare kids, extremely early.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Quest Camp
Well, I'm going to try to blog here about my adventures last week. On Aug 1st, we moved Angel into her first apartment. Yes she has roommates, however, it was still weird to see our little girl moving off to a new life as an adult.
Sunday... Aug 2nd....
I'm off to camp! This was the start to an amazing adventure. I had more fun than I ever thought I could. It started Sunday by getting muself to camp. Once there, I found my cabin. Well, at least there were two girls in my cabin from my region. I knew one. Well, this week was just so amazing. I got outside my comfort zone right off. The counselors were introduced to the campers to music. We were supposed to dance down the isle toward the front of the group... about 165 campers that is. So, that was way out of my comfort zone. But I did it anyway. Caitlynn was at camp as well and recorded me.
Sunday we didn't have any messages, but Monday started off with deep messages. Monday morning's message was about Heaven and the afternoon message was about marriage. It was so awesome. I can't even fully discribe the amazing information given to everyone. Of course the messages got even deeper... Tuesday was about Hell and dating, Wednesday about God's passionate desier, God's design for attraction. Thursday was about the World and the draw of the World (geared toward the teens of course), and Friday...In the world, but not of the world and How to take it home.
What really sticks out in my mind about the whole week is the kids. They are so energetic, excited and loving. They were so amazing last week. Kids were helping to pick up people's dishes after meals. During the Open Mic Night, they encouraged each other. If someone on stage made a mistake, they would cheer on that person and tell them they could do it. If it were anywhere else, they would have been boo-ed off the stage. The teens are so amazing.
I am so blessed that I could go last week. I really want to go as a counselor again next year. I met some amazing people and started some wonderful friendships.
My current goal is to start posting my quiet times here again. I would love to share them with anyone who is interrested in seeing how God works in our lives. He really does.
Sunday... Aug 2nd....
I'm off to camp! This was the start to an amazing adventure. I had more fun than I ever thought I could. It started Sunday by getting muself to camp. Once there, I found my cabin. Well, at least there were two girls in my cabin from my region. I knew one. Well, this week was just so amazing. I got outside my comfort zone right off. The counselors were introduced to the campers to music. We were supposed to dance down the isle toward the front of the group... about 165 campers that is. So, that was way out of my comfort zone. But I did it anyway. Caitlynn was at camp as well and recorded me.
Sunday we didn't have any messages, but Monday started off with deep messages. Monday morning's message was about Heaven and the afternoon message was about marriage. It was so awesome. I can't even fully discribe the amazing information given to everyone. Of course the messages got even deeper... Tuesday was about Hell and dating, Wednesday about God's passionate desier, God's design for attraction. Thursday was about the World and the draw of the World (geared toward the teens of course), and Friday...In the world, but not of the world and How to take it home.
What really sticks out in my mind about the whole week is the kids. They are so energetic, excited and loving. They were so amazing last week. Kids were helping to pick up people's dishes after meals. During the Open Mic Night, they encouraged each other. If someone on stage made a mistake, they would cheer on that person and tell them they could do it. If it were anywhere else, they would have been boo-ed off the stage. The teens are so amazing.
I am so blessed that I could go last week. I really want to go as a counselor again next year. I met some amazing people and started some wonderful friendships.
My current goal is to start posting my quiet times here again. I would love to share them with anyone who is interrested in seeing how God works in our lives. He really does.
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