I received a prayer request from my daughter today. Her request was presented to her brother and myself. I prayed already but thought this may be a great opportunity for you to step out in faith and pray also. Just pray with your heart and if you listen Holy Spirit will actually guide you as to what to say in your prayer and how to pray it too. Up to the challenge? I just know you can do it I have faith that you can. Step out in faith and let's see what happens ok.
This is the situation...…. the rabbit rescue where she adopted Mrs. Honeybun from is losing their lease soon and they have not been able to find a place yet. Her words, "All the poor bunnies won't be able to be helped if they don't find a place." I told you my daughter has a heart of compassion. May your heart be touched by this and pray that the bunnies will find a beautiful shelter. They will be safe and warm and people will come from all over to save the bunnies. My daughter was blessed by this organization and I believe that many others will be too. Thank you for your prayers they are truly appreciated.
One of these days I will figure out how to get a picture from my phone text message to then upload it to my blog. When that happens you will see pictures of Bun Bun & Mrs. Honeybun.
Friday, November 30, 2018
I Was Looking For Something And Came Across This. Gene Bacon Is A Prophet That Spoke Into My Life A Few Times Years Ago. This Word Was Given Sometime In The 1990's.
Please know that when I received this word I prayed about it and received this word. It is important to test the words that are given. You know sometimes a person can read your heart desire and try to bring it forth as a word of the Lord. Use caution ok. You never want to receive a word that is not authentic because you can open a door that should not be opened in your life. I am sure back then I did a lot of fasting and prayer too.
See, I was trying to figure out how to upload a video I took by the lake from my phone onto my blog. Well, somehow I found this and Holy Spirit releases me to share this with you all this moment in time. Amazing, truly amazing. If there is one thing you should learn from my sharing is to follow Holy Spirit lead ok. I was suppose to be baking an autumn cheesecake right now to bless a pastor and his guest coming to the church tomorrow. I will make it. Think of this, it is a cheesecake with apple pie type of topping that bakes into the cheesecake. Like apple pie gone cheesecake if that makes sense. This is one of those cheesecakes when I make it people tend to like it. So be blessed with my prophetic word while I go and bake.
Look What I Found On My Latest Adventure/Journey. Keep Your Eyes Open For There Are Treasures Just For You To Find ok.
On my most recent adventure I found treasures that I would have missed if I did not go on this journey. I would have also missed them if I did not follow Holy Spirit lead. In the picture you will see a pair of earrings. My favorite country of origin. Designer from Israel. They are light weight but not lightweight when it comes to beauty. They are also freshwater pearls and I like them very much so. You cannot wear them with just any outfit though. If wearing a turtle neck or something with a high collar they do not work. I think they then clash with the high collar neck line. Aren't they unique? I guess I have an eye for unique objects of beauty.
The wood block design I found at the gift shop in Dalton, GA. I seek things out that Holy Spirit sort of grabs my attention. It was the scripture verse on this wooden block piece of art that spoke to my heart. So keep your eyes open and your heart also open to following Holy Spirit lead and direction. Where God guides He also provides. Trust Jesus and you will never go wrong. TRUST. I guess I am speaking this to myself right now. I had a letter that should have been delivered somewhere and I am not sure if it was actually delivered or not. Can become frustrating at times because you KNOW you heard the voice of Holy Spirit to do this, send that and when you follow through you just have to sit and trust that it got to where it was suppose to go. I feel led right now to just go and exercise and pray in the Holy Ghost (in tongues.) Let's see what God speaks to my heart.
The wood block design I found at the gift shop in Dalton, GA. I seek things out that Holy Spirit sort of grabs my attention. It was the scripture verse on this wooden block piece of art that spoke to my heart. So keep your eyes open and your heart also open to following Holy Spirit lead and direction. Where God guides He also provides. Trust Jesus and you will never go wrong. TRUST. I guess I am speaking this to myself right now. I had a letter that should have been delivered somewhere and I am not sure if it was actually delivered or not. Can become frustrating at times because you KNOW you heard the voice of Holy Spirit to do this, send that and when you follow through you just have to sit and trust that it got to where it was suppose to go. I feel led right now to just go and exercise and pray in the Holy Ghost (in tongues.) Let's see what God speaks to my heart.
Love Was In The Air, For Bun Bun That Is. He Found A Mate For Life. Do You Want To Know Who He Bonded With?
I wanted to post a picture or two but I just cannot figure out how to take a picture received from a text message and convert it into a picture to be saved. When I try to do that it shows as a text document and not a picture. I love modern technology but there are some things that just seem to complicate it for me. I am sure this is a simple procedure but for me it can become a challenge. So, I guess no pictures for this blog entry.
The update is that Bun Bun drove a little bit of a distance to the bunny adoption facility. From what I understand there were a few for him to choose from/bond with. My favorite really was Garnet and he bonded with her until.... there were actually two that he bonded with and my daughter's compassionate heart won over. You may say what do I mean by that comment? She told me that apparently white bunnies with red eyes do not adopt out well and she felt sorry for that bunny. Her name was Gypsy. She adopted her but changed her name to Mrs. Honeybun. Much better word choice than gypsy. When doing name search gypsy was not as promising in its definition than the word honey in the name honeybun. See, it is important that you research a name meaning for even a pet. So, until I can figure out how to convert a text message into a picture and then save it there are no photos to share at this time. If by any chance you may be reading this in the future and you should see pictures added you will then know that I figured out how to show the pictures. Good thing I can laugh at this about me for now that is. I tend to stumble on things somehow and then say wow, look what I did. Meaning that somehow I got it and there are the pictures to show that I did.
The update is that Bun Bun drove a little bit of a distance to the bunny adoption facility. From what I understand there were a few for him to choose from/bond with. My favorite really was Garnet and he bonded with her until.... there were actually two that he bonded with and my daughter's compassionate heart won over. You may say what do I mean by that comment? She told me that apparently white bunnies with red eyes do not adopt out well and she felt sorry for that bunny. Her name was Gypsy. She adopted her but changed her name to Mrs. Honeybun. Much better word choice than gypsy. When doing name search gypsy was not as promising in its definition than the word honey in the name honeybun. See, it is important that you research a name meaning for even a pet. So, until I can figure out how to convert a text message into a picture and then save it there are no photos to share at this time. If by any chance you may be reading this in the future and you should see pictures added you will then know that I figured out how to show the pictures. Good thing I can laugh at this about me for now that is. I tend to stumble on things somehow and then say wow, look what I did. Meaning that somehow I got it and there are the pictures to show that I did.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Trying To get Comfortable Wearing My Twin Holy Spirit Rings. A Work In Progress.
I have been following Holy Spirit lead in reference to when I am to wear the twin Holy Spirit rings I have. One thing remains the same, on one finger the blue Holy Spirit bird is facing my heart or facing inward towards me. The other ring I then wear with the blue Holy Spirit bird facing outward. This is a living process for me. On Sunday morning I wore both rings on my left hand. Ring finger facing inward and the middle finger with the bird facing outward. Sunday evening church service I wore one on one hand and the other on the other hand. Now tonight at church I wore both rings on my right hand. I trust Holy Spirit in this adventure. From what I understand so far it represents that the one ring faces inward towards my heart. That is where Jesus resides is in my heart. So the other ring then faces outward towards people. So during praise/worship as I worship it is then transferred out onto the people of the congregation. See how organized and mindful Holy Spirit is? He knows how this works and He seeks those that are willing to take His lead in your life. Take a chance and let Him lead you.
This Word Has Been Burning Inside Me All Day Long, Could Not Wait To Get Home From Work To Share It With You.
Well, it started early this morning with words to a song singing in my spirit as I woke up. The time was 5:15am today 11/28/18. I heard this song being sung to me: "Go tell the water, go tell the water, go tell the water that Jesus is coming today." It was the tune that was being sung to me today as I woke up. As I laid back down I then heard the later portion sung 5 times:
THAT JESUS IS COMING TODAY
THAT JESUS IS COMING TODAY
THAT JESUS IS COMING TODAY
THAT JESUS IS COMING TODAY
THAT JESUS IS COMING TODAY:
Then I heard Isaiah 19:2 "I will turn one Egyptian against another they will fight brother against brother neighbor against neighbor city against city kingdom against kingdom."
I continued to read the whole chapter and on 3/6/13 I underlined 19:22 "The Lord will strike Egypt with a plague. When he strikes them, he will also heal them. Then they will come back to the Lord and he will respond to their prayers and heal them."
Let's take this back a few hours to see where I was at prior to me receiving these words of encouragement. Just as the clock turned to the new day I donated to a ministry. Prior to that action I was exercising and reading a book by Derek Prince, God's Remedy For Rejection." I also wrote and published in my blog about the new cd by The David Crowder Band, "I Know A Ghost." The very last video song I included in the blog talked about rain. I think it is most appropriate for me to feature that song again right now, since the words I am sharing deal with water. What do you think?
Crowder - Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) (Audio) ft. Mandisa
THAT JESUS IS COMING TODAY
THAT JESUS IS COMING TODAY
THAT JESUS IS COMING TODAY
THAT JESUS IS COMING TODAY
THAT JESUS IS COMING TODAY:
Then I heard Isaiah 19:2 "I will turn one Egyptian against another they will fight brother against brother neighbor against neighbor city against city kingdom against kingdom."
I continued to read the whole chapter and on 3/6/13 I underlined 19:22 "The Lord will strike Egypt with a plague. When he strikes them, he will also heal them. Then they will come back to the Lord and he will respond to their prayers and heal them."
Let's take this back a few hours to see where I was at prior to me receiving these words of encouragement. Just as the clock turned to the new day I donated to a ministry. Prior to that action I was exercising and reading a book by Derek Prince, God's Remedy For Rejection." I also wrote and published in my blog about the new cd by The David Crowder Band, "I Know A Ghost." The very last video song I included in the blog talked about rain. I think it is most appropriate for me to feature that song again right now, since the words I am sharing deal with water. What do you think?
Sunday, November 25, 2018 Even Got Better After The First Church Service I Attended. Thank You Passion City Church, Louie Giglio & David Crowder Band...
Wow what a glorious way to end a perfect day. Really , I am not just saying that. You judge ok. So I had an incredible morning at Free Chapel Church, went to the lake to refresh and received words from Holy Spirit and the day just seems to progress in a great way. A family member mentioned the night before that the David Crowder Band was going to be at the 5PM service on Sunday @ Passion City Church. I am familiar with this church because I have been there a few times already. I tried to google search it looking for this event and found nothing. I was ok with what church my son selected for us to go to in the evening. This time I yielded to his choice since I already went to my church in the morning. See, I did not share with my son that I already attended church that morning. Reason being is I did not want to block the opportunity to attend church with him. You know kids right? He may have thought to himself why go to church again? I did not want to block an opportunity to share church with him. Does that make sense to you? So, without really knowing the David Crowder Band was or was not going to be at church that night he decided on meeting at Passion City Church.
In the lobby I noticed a product table set up with Crowder merchandise. I inquired as to when they would be there and to my great surprise it was that very service yay and double yay at that.
We get in the sanctuary and the usher said all the main floor seats were taken and we would have to go to the balcony and stand. I noticed two seats that were not taken and the usher said they were reserved. My response and you need to know it is rare that I use this response but for that night I said I was 60 years old and did not think I could stand on a concrete floor for an hour or so in the balcony. The usher was so graceful and gracious that they then removed the reserved seat sign and we now had 2 seats given to us. I told you it was a double yay right.
So, The David Crowder Band is on the platform and they are sharing songs from the release of their newest cd, "I KNOW A GHOST." Oh my gosh there are far too many favorite songs I have found already. I must share with you that I think my favorite one that stands out the most is titled "Red Letters." If I am not mistaken my son's favorite song is "Child of God." My son blessed me with purchasing a cd for me and one for himself. I still felt led to bless the family member that shared the info about this church service with me so I purchased the cd for them. This is kind of cute...when I was at the product table there was an older woman that said she just had to hug me and gave me a hug I think I shared with her it was Jesus in me. Let me see if I can find a few of these songs for you to hear. Go and buy this cd you will truly be blessed. I had the opportunity to listen to the cd without distractions and I am telling you I would find another new song I liked and of course, I would hit repeat on my cd player until the anointing lifted for me on that song and then onto the next one. God is good, God is great and God is faithful, do you agree?
There is more to this story...I stopped at the gift shop in Dalton, GA where the bible that is producing anointing oil is there Monday evenings when people come to get a free vial of this God Miracle Producing anointing oil. I felt led to give a" Lifer" cd by Mercyme to the proprietor of the gift shop and to purchase an item. She was in the prayer room praying with someone and so I shared with the retail person my story of how I prayed with the young Amish girl using the anointing oil. Well guess who was there when I arrived? The gentleman that has the bible that is producing the anointing oil. I met him before but this was the very first time I was actually able to witness the bible in the container with several inches of anointing oil filling up the container. Amazing, that is just amazing to me. Signs and wonders, well that is definitely one of them. I was also able to pick up 2 more vials of the anointing oil. God is good, God is great, God is faithful right? It touched my heart to see people gathered around a table filling up the vials with the anointing oil to be distributed that very night. There was also a young man playing a guitar and singing while they were at work doing the Lord's work. That is what Christianity is all about.
Crowder - Red Letters (Official Music Video)
Child Of God
Happy Day
Crowder - Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) (Audio) ft. Mandisa
In the lobby I noticed a product table set up with Crowder merchandise. I inquired as to when they would be there and to my great surprise it was that very service yay and double yay at that.
We get in the sanctuary and the usher said all the main floor seats were taken and we would have to go to the balcony and stand. I noticed two seats that were not taken and the usher said they were reserved. My response and you need to know it is rare that I use this response but for that night I said I was 60 years old and did not think I could stand on a concrete floor for an hour or so in the balcony. The usher was so graceful and gracious that they then removed the reserved seat sign and we now had 2 seats given to us. I told you it was a double yay right.
So, The David Crowder Band is on the platform and they are sharing songs from the release of their newest cd, "I KNOW A GHOST." Oh my gosh there are far too many favorite songs I have found already. I must share with you that I think my favorite one that stands out the most is titled "Red Letters." If I am not mistaken my son's favorite song is "Child of God." My son blessed me with purchasing a cd for me and one for himself. I still felt led to bless the family member that shared the info about this church service with me so I purchased the cd for them. This is kind of cute...when I was at the product table there was an older woman that said she just had to hug me and gave me a hug I think I shared with her it was Jesus in me. Let me see if I can find a few of these songs for you to hear. Go and buy this cd you will truly be blessed. I had the opportunity to listen to the cd without distractions and I am telling you I would find another new song I liked and of course, I would hit repeat on my cd player until the anointing lifted for me on that song and then onto the next one. God is good, God is great and God is faithful, do you agree?
There is more to this story...I stopped at the gift shop in Dalton, GA where the bible that is producing anointing oil is there Monday evenings when people come to get a free vial of this God Miracle Producing anointing oil. I felt led to give a" Lifer" cd by Mercyme to the proprietor of the gift shop and to purchase an item. She was in the prayer room praying with someone and so I shared with the retail person my story of how I prayed with the young Amish girl using the anointing oil. Well guess who was there when I arrived? The gentleman that has the bible that is producing the anointing oil. I met him before but this was the very first time I was actually able to witness the bible in the container with several inches of anointing oil filling up the container. Amazing, that is just amazing to me. Signs and wonders, well that is definitely one of them. I was also able to pick up 2 more vials of the anointing oil. God is good, God is great, God is faithful right? It touched my heart to see people gathered around a table filling up the vials with the anointing oil to be distributed that very night. There was also a young man playing a guitar and singing while they were at work doing the Lord's work. That is what Christianity is all about.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Thank You Pastor Jentezen Franklin, I Was @ Free Chapel This Past Sunday To Hear This Live.
Whenever I am visiting back home I always try to make an attempt to go to Free Chapel. This was my home church when I resided in this area. I was always fed the true word of God and you could always count on an altar call invitation to get to know Jesus. How refreshing to still find this in the world of the seeker friendly church that somehow does not feel the seeker portion is to extend an offer to those in the church for salvation in Jesus. I do not understand that concept at all. Is not the foundation of your walk with Jesus to know Jesus? Where did the church get off track and when? I still hunger for the word of God spoken in truth not in a sugar coated version that misses out on the plan and story and invitation of salvation with Jesus. Make sure you are attending a bible teaching church that is still tender to the hurting hearts of people that can be soothed by inviting Jesus into their lives ok.
I almost went to another church that morning because I thought Pastor Franklin was still going to be in Israel on a tour. Thank you Holy Spirit for letting me find out he would be back home for Sunday. The anointing flows at this church not only in praise/worship but also the preaching of the word of God. When Pastor began to play his saxophone it was the anointing that brought me to my feet to stand while he played. So as to absorb the anointing in that precious moment. Does worship still tug at the heart strings of your heart? It does mine. He had Dr. Mike Evans preach that morning and I jotted down a few notes. Let me share them with you.
"Isaiah 43:18-19 was the scripture verse. When you worship me (Jesus that is) with:
radical forgiveness; radical obedience; radical humility; radical generosity it activates His promises, every promise has an assignment. When you fear God you do not fear man. When you activate the favor of God you extinguish the fires of hell."
That was the early start of how my day began it gets much better. I then went by the lake to refresh and I received words from Holy Spirit. May I share those words with you?
"Much turmoil twists the heart of man. Do not look to your left or right or run to and fro, for there will be no answers there when you seek peace with your own accord. Many know how to seek Me-they yield to Me. They hear My still, soft voice and sometimes whisper. They do not tune it out but they actually run to Me.
There is safety and security in Me, Me being Christ Jesus. Do you throw your children into a deep lake knowing they don't know how to swim? Further yet-do you do this act with not even a life preserver or a tow rope to throw for them to grasp onto to be pulled back into safety? Of course not, then why would you think that I would do the same. Put your trust in Me & lean not on your own understanding. For in time, in due season your harvest springs forth & your heart leaps with joy. Never forget where the harvest originates from. Times of blessing & peace will fall upon My children, be waiting with open arms to receive the richness of My glory. 'PEACE AND STILLNESS SPEAK RIGHT NOW.'"
There's Something About That Name | Jentezen Franklin
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Do Not Know Why? I Feel Compelled To Write About My Favorite Fragrance. I Believe It's Name Can Be Prophetic In Nature (at least as it pertains to me.)
It is the wee hours of the morning and I feel compelled to write about my favorite fragrance. I was re-listening to the audio version of James W. Goll's latest book. I believe it was the second last chapter I was listening to. So, a few days ago Holy Spirit dropped this thought into my spirit "I want you to write about your fragrance and He then showed me the prophetic connection to the name of the fragrance." Very interesting what do you think? I have probably been drawn to and have worn this fragrance for about not quite 20 years now. Fragrance is a very personal thing, what one person may wear and get compliments on may not work the same way with your body chemistry. So, way back when I used to work for Estee Lauder I believed in this fragrance because I personally experienced it. It was the one that was for me. This is the one I get compliments on even currently in my life when I wear it. Want to hear something a little funny? I was able to sell this fragrance to men for that special lady in their lives because I always thought of it as a SULTRY, ROMANTIC fragrance (please know that I described it with the same description if I was selling it to a lady also.) They may have been the words to describe it when we would be at Estee Lauder training sessions and they just struck a note with me. This is kind of humorous, even currently when I am talking with an Estee Lauder Beauty Consultant in a department store I share the words of description with them in regard to this fragrance.
I remember once while still working for Estee Lauder we had an event at a Ritz Carlton venue and in the elevator a gentleman complimented my on my fragrance. What do you think I was wearing? My favorite fragrance of course. You probably are curious to know which fragrance this is right? "KNOWING" by Estee Lauder. They did away with making/selling some of the ancillary products in this fragrance line. I miss them. I was always taught that the best way to wear your fragrance is to layer it. Meaning a scented soap/shower gel, followed by body lotion or body cream (body cream is much more rich and emollient and tends to have a bit more fragrance concentrate in it) followed by a light dusting of fragrance powder. Knowing's powder has a beautiful yet soft glisten color to it that leaves a beautiful, slight glisten on top of your skin. So when you layer on your fragrance with incorporating the ancillary products you will then save on using too much perfume. You already laid the foundation by layering the fragrance. All you need to do now is a gentle spritz of the fragrance into the air and you gently walk into the fragrance mist and then walk backward into it. You do not want to spray fragrance right on you for you could apply too much. The purpose is to gently announce you are there with the hint of fragrance. Do not over do it and have an overpowering amount on that the fragrance proceeds you as you enter the room, got it? Good, ok.
Very interesting that the very fragrance that I feel comfortable in saying after all these years would be my signature scent would be KNOWING. I flow in the prophetic and it is not a coincidence that there are times that I JUST KNOW something or something is about to happen (meaning a word of wisdom or word of knowledge.) It is through Holy Spirit. How come all these years of wearing this fragrance I never connected the two until recent? I know the answer, it is God's timing, it truly is. It truly was just the other day that this Holy Spirit golden nugget piece of wisdom dropped into my spirit. When this happens I just chuckle to myself silently and I am in awe and amazement of the creativity of Holy Spirit.
Friday, November 23, 2018
Dessert Anyone?
I met a friend today at a restaurant that is known for their desserts. If I am not mistaken fine dining restaurants in the area actually order their desserts from this establishment. I thought I was taking my mother to enjoy dessert and to meet one of my former work friends that I met when I moved to the current location in which I reside. The original plan was to meet for dessert. Well, when these three ladies got together we decided to order lunch. Then it was after the meal and we were too full to split even a dessert between the three of us. Do not fret though, we did buy a few pastry items to take home though. I just bought a few cookies.
My family hears all about my stories of the adventures (like the Amish country tour) I go on with these former co-workers I met when I moved to where I reside. So glad my mother was able to meet one of my friends. They ordered actual lunch item while I thought it was best to just order Italian Wedding Soup to assist in my getting well again plan of action. Look at these dessert case's, I think you will agree that their pastry/cakes/cookies are impressive looking, do you agree?
PS: There are no calories if you just look at them and do not sample each one, a little after Thanksgiving humor.
My family hears all about my stories of the adventures (like the Amish country tour) I go on with these former co-workers I met when I moved to where I reside. So glad my mother was able to meet one of my friends. They ordered actual lunch item while I thought it was best to just order Italian Wedding Soup to assist in my getting well again plan of action. Look at these dessert case's, I think you will agree that their pastry/cakes/cookies are impressive looking, do you agree?
What Do You Do When You Are Miles Away And You Have An Allergy Flair Up @ 3AM?
Well it seemed to happen around 3AM. I do not recall this happening before. I had the start of allergy related symptoms prior to this time. Then it was around 3AM that my throat started to actually feel like it was having a burning sensation each time I swallowed. I was getting a little nervous you know how you mind can tend to wander and cause you to think of all sorts of things when going through this right? Maybe you never had the wandering mind syndrome before. Something happens and then your mind tends to want to wander and cause you to think of all sorts of thoughts in regard to what is actually happening. You know, like maybe I should go see a doctor or how will I get home safely etc. Things you should not even be thinking about let alone things like this at 3AM. I then took some claratin and thank God I happened to have a can of ginger ale that seemed to soothe my throat a bit. I must have fallen asleep sometime and slept beyond normal time I tend to get up. I was exhausted and still had things to do to contribute to dinner. I had to frost the graham cracker nut cake and prepare the huge amount of potatoes to get them ready for the pressure cooker in order to make mashed potatoes. You really must try making mashed potatoes via an electric pressure cooker.
What I do is cook them and I like to put in a mashed clove of garlic so they get infused with the garlic flavor and then the clove of garlic is tender so I just mash that right along with the potatoes. Another trick is I like to use a rice mill to press the cooked potatoes through and you are then assured of no lumps at all in the mashed potatoes. My recipe actually calls to cook the potatoes for 6 minutes in the electric pressure cooker but I like to add time to it to make sure they are cooked tender. We had enough potatoes that I had to cook them in 2 batches. So you use the rice mill and then once the potatoes are done in that respect, it works best if you use unsalted butter that has been melted along with warmed half n half or milk. I actually used a combination of both today. You mix it all together then taste to see if you need to season them further and a trick I learned from a family member years ago... add a dollop of Hellman's mayo and it gives the mashed potatoes a little zip to them.
Dinner was delicious as usual. I still was sort of out of sorts if that makes sense and I felt tired like I wanted to go to sleep at the dinner table. So, I excused myself after dinner (this is highly not like me at all to do this) and asked if it was ok to go and rest a bit. I did and must have fallen asleep and the next thing I knew they had just finished dessert. I then joined them and still felt a bit sleepy. See, when your voice tends to go hoarse (I have found this to be true for me) for some reason it tends to tire one out so to speak.
So what did I do @ 3AM? After getting passed the wandering thoughts I then began to pray and sought help from my angels. I knew to get up and take a half of a claratin tablet (too strong for me to take a whole one so I usually just take half of one.) Drank the ginger ale periodically and then the burning sensation in my throat must have eased up enough so that I went to sleep. When you are in the midst of a struggle/fight/battle call upon the name of the Lord and seek out Holy Spirit also. I reached out to Him and even asked for Him to send out to others to pray for me. It worked because I fell asleep and then slept later than my normal time that I arise in the morning. Have the word of God stored up inside of you so you can draw upon it in your time of need. The time of need is right here in the midst of the moment going on in your life. I trust you all had a pleasant day celebrating with family/friends Happy Thanksgiving Day. What are you thankful for? I am most thankful that I am alive and Jesus is in my heart/life. For the plans He has for me are true and lovely and come to life in His hands. The safest and most valuable place to abide in is the shadow of His wings of protection.
Isn't it funny that when your mind tends to wander I then began to think to myself hum, is there anyone that I need to forgive or to ask forgiveness of anything that I may have done that was unpleasing to God. Have you ever done that? Once I examined my conscious I then closed any doors that may have been open to the enemy and now they were sealed shut. Sometimes you are placed in a position which causes you to examine your life to make sure there is nothing hindering you and the plan of God for you very life. Yes, Jesus is in control but we also have apart to play in the big picture. Keep your heart pure and pliable in your life so Jesus can mold and bend and make you into the image He wants for your very life. Take that sour lemon and turn it around into sweet tasting lemonade. Not too tart and not too sweet just the right combination for you to enjoy.
What I do is cook them and I like to put in a mashed clove of garlic so they get infused with the garlic flavor and then the clove of garlic is tender so I just mash that right along with the potatoes. Another trick is I like to use a rice mill to press the cooked potatoes through and you are then assured of no lumps at all in the mashed potatoes. My recipe actually calls to cook the potatoes for 6 minutes in the electric pressure cooker but I like to add time to it to make sure they are cooked tender. We had enough potatoes that I had to cook them in 2 batches. So you use the rice mill and then once the potatoes are done in that respect, it works best if you use unsalted butter that has been melted along with warmed half n half or milk. I actually used a combination of both today. You mix it all together then taste to see if you need to season them further and a trick I learned from a family member years ago... add a dollop of Hellman's mayo and it gives the mashed potatoes a little zip to them.
Dinner was delicious as usual. I still was sort of out of sorts if that makes sense and I felt tired like I wanted to go to sleep at the dinner table. So, I excused myself after dinner (this is highly not like me at all to do this) and asked if it was ok to go and rest a bit. I did and must have fallen asleep and the next thing I knew they had just finished dessert. I then joined them and still felt a bit sleepy. See, when your voice tends to go hoarse (I have found this to be true for me) for some reason it tends to tire one out so to speak.
So what did I do @ 3AM? After getting passed the wandering thoughts I then began to pray and sought help from my angels. I knew to get up and take a half of a claratin tablet (too strong for me to take a whole one so I usually just take half of one.) Drank the ginger ale periodically and then the burning sensation in my throat must have eased up enough so that I went to sleep. When you are in the midst of a struggle/fight/battle call upon the name of the Lord and seek out Holy Spirit also. I reached out to Him and even asked for Him to send out to others to pray for me. It worked because I fell asleep and then slept later than my normal time that I arise in the morning. Have the word of God stored up inside of you so you can draw upon it in your time of need. The time of need is right here in the midst of the moment going on in your life. I trust you all had a pleasant day celebrating with family/friends Happy Thanksgiving Day. What are you thankful for? I am most thankful that I am alive and Jesus is in my heart/life. For the plans He has for me are true and lovely and come to life in His hands. The safest and most valuable place to abide in is the shadow of His wings of protection.
Isn't it funny that when your mind tends to wander I then began to think to myself hum, is there anyone that I need to forgive or to ask forgiveness of anything that I may have done that was unpleasing to God. Have you ever done that? Once I examined my conscious I then closed any doors that may have been open to the enemy and now they were sealed shut. Sometimes you are placed in a position which causes you to examine your life to make sure there is nothing hindering you and the plan of God for you very life. Yes, Jesus is in control but we also have apart to play in the big picture. Keep your heart pure and pliable in your life so Jesus can mold and bend and make you into the image He wants for your very life. Take that sour lemon and turn it around into sweet tasting lemonade. Not too tart and not too sweet just the right combination for you to enjoy.
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| Table set prior to dinner, notice the yeast rolls are still rising on the table prior to being baked. |
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Searched For Four $2.00 Bills To Purchase Last Saturday, Only Purchased Three. I Do Not Worry About This.
Remember when I shared with you that I was searching for four $2.00 bills to purchase to be able to bless my former pastors grandchildren with them? Well my search date was last Saturday. Believe it or not I went to three different banks and was only able to find/purchase three of them. I know this for sure. There were two banks that were most friendly and a third bank that when I entered that bank it felt like it did not have a friendly type of atmosphere. I know I would not bank with that banking institution. I do not worry about not being able to purchase four of these bills. I just will not release them when I thought they were to be given as a blessing. It is all about timing and I know this much, if I don't find the fourth one then they will not go forth at this time. I am perfectly ok with that. I will not fret or worry over this and I will rest in the Lord. The safest place to rest.
There Is More To The Testimony When I Saw/Heard Twice 100, Let Me Share For God Truly Is Amazing, Would You Agree?
Remember when I shared with you that when I went on my journey I woke early one day and heard/saw the 100? I just knew I was to plant a seed offering into a ministry. I did follow through and I am seeing fruit come forth from that very seed planted. At the same time I experienced the 100 experience I was writing on my blog and the picture of the Holy Spirit blue ring came on the screen. I thought that was odd but I knew to purchase a second one to be worn together as a set if that makes sense. I placed the order so I thought and went about my day. It was a few days and no confirmation that the ring was being sent out. I contacted the company and sure enough the order was some how cancelled with an explanation that maybe the size was no longer available. I knew I was to order the ring. Low and behold the representative tells me it is now on sale so the very ring I tried to order just days before with the size ring I wanted was still available and was now $5.00 less in price. Holy Spirit confirmation to me that I was right in ordering the ring.
Now, lets rewind this to weeks prior to me purchasing this ring ok. I was shown by Holy Spirit that when I am at church worshipping or doing ministry I am to wear both rings. Still new to me to see which direction to go if I am to wear them on the same hand or one on one hand and the other on the other hand. Holy Spirit will direct me in this, yes He will for He always does. You know He is a God of creativity and what He directs me to do one day can change the next. I just go with the flow.
So I have this insight to order the ring size larger to allow me to wear it on my middle finger. Well, I get the ring and it was not the right size. Holy Spirit nudges me to not send it back but take it to your jeweler to size it for you.
I went to my jeweler and explained what the purpose was for and why I needed it sized to fit. I showed him what I was shown that when I minister I will wear one ring with the Holy Spirit bird facing inward to me (a symbol of it facing my heart) and the other ring is to have the Holy Spirit bird facing outward. It originates from the heart where Jesus resides and then it flows outward to the people you minister to. Be it in worship or actual ministry. I trust big time when Holy Spirit shows me things of this nature. It is the only way to go I have found out throughout the years. Just do it.
I went to pick up the ring for I was told when it would be ready. I went and it was not ready for me to pick it up. I said ok and did bring my jeweler a sample of my horseradish dip/sauce I wanted him to try it. He was not there the day I went to pick up my ring.
I received a phone call today that the ring was ready for me to pick up. I go there to pick it up and I felt led again to share how they are to be worn. Do you know that my jeweler would not allow me to pay the fee to have the ring sized. I looked at him puzzled when he said to me that the ring was not done on time when it was promised to me and there would be no charge. I wanted to question him until he said that it would be a blessing to me. Wow, is that not an incredible jeweler, yes it is. To be blessed to have such a fabulous jeweler is a true blessing, it truly is.
Ok with getting the ring re-sized to fit with God's purpose at no charge do you not think that is a second confirmation to me that I heard the voice of Holy Spirit nudging me. Yes it is.
Back to that Sunday morning experience. If I was not up and being in action mode to write I would have missed seeing the picture of the ring to order it. If I did not recall weeks prior Holy Spirit showing me wearing both rings together I would have missed it. Be very sensitive to Holy Spirit nudges for they are true and real ok. You may be wondering right now as I write this blog entry, Is she wearing both rings now? Of course I am. Today they are both on my left hand, ring finger Holy Spirit bird is facing towards my heart the middle finger Holy Spirit bird is facing outward. You see, this writing in my blog (I keep wanting to type the word "journal" in place of blog a few times today isn't that funny?) is sharing Jesus with you all. I guess I keep wanting to type the word "journal" because this is exactly how this blog came to be years ago. It all stemmed forth from my days of writing in my journals. Rejoice and celebrate for this is the day the Lord hath made I will rejoice and be glad in it, are you also?
Very interesting, I just google searched my jewelers first name. Do you know what it means? Per google, "It is a royal name, being borne by ten kings of France as well as by kings of Hungary, Naples, Sardinia and Wüttemberg."
Now, lets rewind this to weeks prior to me purchasing this ring ok. I was shown by Holy Spirit that when I am at church worshipping or doing ministry I am to wear both rings. Still new to me to see which direction to go if I am to wear them on the same hand or one on one hand and the other on the other hand. Holy Spirit will direct me in this, yes He will for He always does. You know He is a God of creativity and what He directs me to do one day can change the next. I just go with the flow.
So I have this insight to order the ring size larger to allow me to wear it on my middle finger. Well, I get the ring and it was not the right size. Holy Spirit nudges me to not send it back but take it to your jeweler to size it for you.
I went to my jeweler and explained what the purpose was for and why I needed it sized to fit. I showed him what I was shown that when I minister I will wear one ring with the Holy Spirit bird facing inward to me (a symbol of it facing my heart) and the other ring is to have the Holy Spirit bird facing outward. It originates from the heart where Jesus resides and then it flows outward to the people you minister to. Be it in worship or actual ministry. I trust big time when Holy Spirit shows me things of this nature. It is the only way to go I have found out throughout the years. Just do it.
I went to pick up the ring for I was told when it would be ready. I went and it was not ready for me to pick it up. I said ok and did bring my jeweler a sample of my horseradish dip/sauce I wanted him to try it. He was not there the day I went to pick up my ring.
I received a phone call today that the ring was ready for me to pick up. I go there to pick it up and I felt led again to share how they are to be worn. Do you know that my jeweler would not allow me to pay the fee to have the ring sized. I looked at him puzzled when he said to me that the ring was not done on time when it was promised to me and there would be no charge. I wanted to question him until he said that it would be a blessing to me. Wow, is that not an incredible jeweler, yes it is. To be blessed to have such a fabulous jeweler is a true blessing, it truly is.
Ok with getting the ring re-sized to fit with God's purpose at no charge do you not think that is a second confirmation to me that I heard the voice of Holy Spirit nudging me. Yes it is.
Back to that Sunday morning experience. If I was not up and being in action mode to write I would have missed seeing the picture of the ring to order it. If I did not recall weeks prior Holy Spirit showing me wearing both rings together I would have missed it. Be very sensitive to Holy Spirit nudges for they are true and real ok. You may be wondering right now as I write this blog entry, Is she wearing both rings now? Of course I am. Today they are both on my left hand, ring finger Holy Spirit bird is facing towards my heart the middle finger Holy Spirit bird is facing outward. You see, this writing in my blog (I keep wanting to type the word "journal" in place of blog a few times today isn't that funny?) is sharing Jesus with you all. I guess I keep wanting to type the word "journal" because this is exactly how this blog came to be years ago. It all stemmed forth from my days of writing in my journals. Rejoice and celebrate for this is the day the Lord hath made I will rejoice and be glad in it, are you also?
Very interesting, I just google searched my jewelers first name. Do you know what it means? Per google, "It is a royal name, being borne by ten kings of France as well as by kings of Hungary, Naples, Sardinia and Wüttemberg."
I Highly Recommend Both "Praying With God's Heart" Book And Audio Book Too.
I just finished reading/listening to James W. Goll's latest book, "Praying With God's Heart." I recommend getting both the hard copy of the book and the audio version too. What I did is I would read then follow up with hearing what I just read in the book. Now, sometimes it would be a day or two in between but I did listen as a follow up. Once or twice I jumped ahead of myself and listened to the audio version for a chapter first then followed up with reading of that chapter. I prefer to read first, then listen second.
Truth and insight are tucked away in this book which is written with divine insight and knowledge coupled with the wisdom of God. I marked off page 176 to speak forth via proclaim and decree the 7 scripture based proclamations. I am not going to share them via this blog entry for it is prudent for one to seek out these things on their own at times. I share much with my experience and things I write about. Sometimes it is just as important to gently guide someone to getting them to advance with the tools at hand as opposed to just handing them a tiny little portion. In this you may receive a blessing in the 7 scripture based proclamations if I posted them but what about the bigger picture...….get the books and then you will discover far more in reading and experiencing this on your own. To bless your life, journey and who knows, this may just be another thread to weave into your quilt of life experience. Get the books and I know you will be glad that you did.
Truth and insight are tucked away in this book which is written with divine insight and knowledge coupled with the wisdom of God. I marked off page 176 to speak forth via proclaim and decree the 7 scripture based proclamations. I am not going to share them via this blog entry for it is prudent for one to seek out these things on their own at times. I share much with my experience and things I write about. Sometimes it is just as important to gently guide someone to getting them to advance with the tools at hand as opposed to just handing them a tiny little portion. In this you may receive a blessing in the 7 scripture based proclamations if I posted them but what about the bigger picture...….get the books and then you will discover far more in reading and experiencing this on your own. To bless your life, journey and who knows, this may just be another thread to weave into your quilt of life experience. Get the books and I know you will be glad that you did.
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Finished Viewing The DVD's, Now Watching Live Streaming Church Yay. Look At This Beautiful Notecard I Mailed Recently.
Finished viewing the DVD's my friends let me borrow. Was able to get 3 of the 4 to play. I feel very comfortable that I was to see what I viewed. I recommend the 3 I viewed. Could not get "Furious Love" to play. I recently sent some correspondence and I purchased these notecards months ago. They just sat waiting to be called forth to be the instrument in sending correspondence. I sent a letter several weeks ago and just sent one the other day. It was not until the last piece of correspondence was just sent that I actually read the notecard box. They are pretty nice quality notecards. I like that very much so. What do you think? The first picture was actually what the notecard looks like. The back of the box is where I read about this particular set of notecards. To God Be The Glory!!!
I was busy this afternoon but I still found time to make homemade applesauce with Michigan apples I bought when I visited the Amish country.
I was busy this afternoon but I still found time to make homemade applesauce with Michigan apples I bought when I visited the Amish country.
They Didn't Put Me On The Schedule Today To Do Marketplace Ministry :( That's Ok I Am Doing Family Ministry & Ministry For Me Time.
I double checked a few times and I was not placed on the schedule for my marketplace ministry job for today. I did not request this day off. So you know what I have been doing this morning... I made stuffed cabbage last evening for a part of our Thanksgiving Day celebration . Today I put it into containers, did you know I made 15 stuffed cabbage rolls (I ate one last night for a quick dinner.) They turned out really good. You see the recipe says to bake them for 2 hours but I baked them an extra hour to make sure they are fork tender. Ever since I can remember some of the children (which are now grown young adults) did not like the cabbage part of the stuffed cabbage so we would make meatballs with the meat mixture for them. Of course, I made some also just for them.
Next project, I needed to make the orange butter cream frosting for the graham cracker nut cake/torte. My mom mentioned to me that her mother baked this cake often and would switch up the frosting and would sometimes frost it with a cocoa butter cream frosting. I never ate it like that, that I can recollect. My mother did so I had that idea in the back of my mind. Know what I did? I made the basic recipe for the orange butter cream frosting base and added an extra stick of butter to it. I then divide it. One portion I made as the orange butter cream frosting and the other portion I made an orange cocoa butter cream frosting. So one half will be frosted with one frosting and the other half with the second frosting. Now my mom can enjoy a fond memory of hers and maybe someone in the family can try it and then it will be a new fond memory for them. My mother at the age of 89 still sends out Christmas cards. So, she has been gathering her postage stamps now to have them all when she is ready to send out her cards. She is an avid bird watcher now via the watch in her back yard. So you know what I purchased for her? The Birds In Winter Forever postage bird stamps to add to her collection to help her be ready for Christmas card sending. There are 4 different birds: Chickadee, Cardinal, Blue Jay and Woodpecker.
Your parents are not always going to be around with you so I have learned in this stage of my life that if simple things like this can bring joy to her then just do it. I was probably the more selfish one growing up. All about me until I caught the revelation and my heart changed and I am so glad I did. For me to be able to experience this while she is alive. Not to have waited to catch the revelation after your loved one is gone from the earth. I can be stubborn or willful at times but then I repent when I find the right way and move forward. Your love for Jesus is sort of like that. You were willful and stubborn to getting to know Him until that moment when the light came on in your heart and you invited Him into your life right? Then you realized that life will never be the same in a positive way. Not to go back to the old ways and think patterns. I am most grateful for Jesus and the salvation He gave to me by Him dying on the cross just for me. So I will be with Him in heaven for all eternity and not in hell for all eternity.
A few weeks ago friends of mine gave me 4 DVD's to watch. I kept them and did not actually view them until my friends asked me if I had a chance to view them yet. My response was no that I have been pretty busy and did not know what they were about. I spoke with them while on the way to my Impromptu Jesus journey the other evening. They explained and I said I would view them this weekend. Well, today is the day. I viewed "Finger of God.: Next One will be "Father of Lights." To then be followed by "Furious Love" and "Holy Ghost." They are all Darren Wilson films.
You know what else I did this morning, I rearranged pans, serving dishes, platters etc. My children laugh at this one. Do you know what I use my dishwasher for? Most people do dishes in theirs, not me. I like to hand wash dishes. Now if there is a dinner party and there are lots of dishes to be done then I will use the dishwasher. I do have dish washing detergent for it in the event I do use it. I find my dishwasher is a great place to store containers. It is overflow storage for me. Yes it is. So I went through and disposed of extra's I had and made sure each container had a place in their storage home.
Back to viewing the DVD's now. I may write about this really nice set of notecards I purchased because I had to send out correspondence. If you should see another blog post you will know that I did write about it.
Next project, I needed to make the orange butter cream frosting for the graham cracker nut cake/torte. My mom mentioned to me that her mother baked this cake often and would switch up the frosting and would sometimes frost it with a cocoa butter cream frosting. I never ate it like that, that I can recollect. My mother did so I had that idea in the back of my mind. Know what I did? I made the basic recipe for the orange butter cream frosting base and added an extra stick of butter to it. I then divide it. One portion I made as the orange butter cream frosting and the other portion I made an orange cocoa butter cream frosting. So one half will be frosted with one frosting and the other half with the second frosting. Now my mom can enjoy a fond memory of hers and maybe someone in the family can try it and then it will be a new fond memory for them. My mother at the age of 89 still sends out Christmas cards. So, she has been gathering her postage stamps now to have them all when she is ready to send out her cards. She is an avid bird watcher now via the watch in her back yard. So you know what I purchased for her? The Birds In Winter Forever postage bird stamps to add to her collection to help her be ready for Christmas card sending. There are 4 different birds: Chickadee, Cardinal, Blue Jay and Woodpecker.
Your parents are not always going to be around with you so I have learned in this stage of my life that if simple things like this can bring joy to her then just do it. I was probably the more selfish one growing up. All about me until I caught the revelation and my heart changed and I am so glad I did. For me to be able to experience this while she is alive. Not to have waited to catch the revelation after your loved one is gone from the earth. I can be stubborn or willful at times but then I repent when I find the right way and move forward. Your love for Jesus is sort of like that. You were willful and stubborn to getting to know Him until that moment when the light came on in your heart and you invited Him into your life right? Then you realized that life will never be the same in a positive way. Not to go back to the old ways and think patterns. I am most grateful for Jesus and the salvation He gave to me by Him dying on the cross just for me. So I will be with Him in heaven for all eternity and not in hell for all eternity.
A few weeks ago friends of mine gave me 4 DVD's to watch. I kept them and did not actually view them until my friends asked me if I had a chance to view them yet. My response was no that I have been pretty busy and did not know what they were about. I spoke with them while on the way to my Impromptu Jesus journey the other evening. They explained and I said I would view them this weekend. Well, today is the day. I viewed "Finger of God.: Next One will be "Father of Lights." To then be followed by "Furious Love" and "Holy Ghost." They are all Darren Wilson films.
You know what else I did this morning, I rearranged pans, serving dishes, platters etc. My children laugh at this one. Do you know what I use my dishwasher for? Most people do dishes in theirs, not me. I like to hand wash dishes. Now if there is a dinner party and there are lots of dishes to be done then I will use the dishwasher. I do have dish washing detergent for it in the event I do use it. I find my dishwasher is a great place to store containers. It is overflow storage for me. Yes it is. So I went through and disposed of extra's I had and made sure each container had a place in their storage home.
Back to viewing the DVD's now. I may write about this really nice set of notecards I purchased because I had to send out correspondence. If you should see another blog post you will know that I did write about it.
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Congratulations Sweetie, You Passed Your Test. Hard Work, Diligent Study And Answered Prayer. Thank You Jesus You Honor The Prayers Of Parents.
One of my children recently had to take a test as a part of their job. This child was diligent at studying and they passed the test. When my children came to visit me weeks ago this child actually brought with them the study material. I remembered the day they were to take the test. This was my prayer...Holy Spirit bring to remembrance all that they need for this test. They studied and showed themselves worthy in being diligent in their preparation for this test. All that was studied bring it to them in recall of memory to answer the questions correctly. To honor that this child prepared for this test. All I did was send a brief text message letting this child know I prayed for them that day and blessings to this child that day too. Well, I received a short text message yesterday that they passed along with Thank You. See, children do know that prayers get heard and answered. Now this prayer probably may not have worked as well if this child did not do their part of the equation, meaning studying and preparation to take the test. Do not give up, pray for your children. Do not be stubborn or prideful to not ask for prayer from your children in your time of need ok.
Let Me Share With You What Happened Prior To A Visit From Mother Teresa When She Came To My College University.
I was in college at a Jesuit University. I was having fun at school. This was the first time this Catholic girl that attended an all girls Catholic high school had freedom to enjoy life living on campus that is. Not bad freedom that is, mischievous maybe but not bad freedom. Well, there was a bunch of us girls that also had similar backgrounds finding ourselves at this university. One of our friends was celebrating their birthday. So we decided to get creative and set up a display for her to see when we came back to school that evening after celebrating her birthday. Don't ask me how we rigged this up but we did. We strung from one window across to another window her lingerie and somehow rigged up a small spotlight on it as a joke. Now, was that the prudent thing to do? The answer is no but it was fun and silly too. She was not upset when she saw our birthday surprise. She was the natural, laid back, easy going one in our group. Me, if that was done for me I probably would have been upset and embarrassed too.
Back then we had the most kind, gentle natured president of this university. He was that endearing kind of older Jesuit priest that would just melt your heart. Now that I look back upon this, it was the love of Jesus that came forth from this man, yes it was. Jesus shining forth from his heart. He was known to walk the campus in the early hours of the morning. I believe he was probably praying for us all. That is a big task to take on when you are responsible for a university right?
He saw our expression of artwork and then called our Resident Assistant and guess what, we were contacted and we had to take it down. We did. Did I really know who Mother Teresa (St. Teresa of Calcutta) was? Probably no to the extent I should have know this. She was visiting our very university that day and I can see where our creative expression was not a Godly expression presented. I believe in my heart that she deposited prayers for those that attended that university. It just may have been her prayers that I find myself writing about how Jesus is active in my very life today. See, it is important to appreciate the roots and background you came from. How many can say that she visited your college campus? If I would have known now back then I would have honored this visit in a greater degree other than an ordinary day at school. Meaning going to class, doing homework and having fun with friends.
I remember having a conversation with my father when attending this university. He really wanted me to go to the school of business and I said I wanted a degree in Communications. Sometimes I look back and think maybe a business degree would have furthered me more in life but then I think to myself...I write now and communicate with people so the right choice was made. A degree in Communications. I suppose I could have minored in business but I am perfectly content with the route I chose. Or should I say the route Holy Spirit led me to take.
One more thought about our group of girls that we hung around with, we were innovative also. We all lived in the 'all girls" dormitory on campus. Well, they were going to break ground to build a new dorm not far from where ours was located. We decided that we wanted to be the very first ones to sleep in that dorm. Do you know what we did? We camped out one night on the ground sight were the new dorm was going to be built. Before they started construction of that dorm that is. Is that foresight or just silly fun? I will let you decide that one.
Back then we had the most kind, gentle natured president of this university. He was that endearing kind of older Jesuit priest that would just melt your heart. Now that I look back upon this, it was the love of Jesus that came forth from this man, yes it was. Jesus shining forth from his heart. He was known to walk the campus in the early hours of the morning. I believe he was probably praying for us all. That is a big task to take on when you are responsible for a university right?
He saw our expression of artwork and then called our Resident Assistant and guess what, we were contacted and we had to take it down. We did. Did I really know who Mother Teresa (St. Teresa of Calcutta) was? Probably no to the extent I should have know this. She was visiting our very university that day and I can see where our creative expression was not a Godly expression presented. I believe in my heart that she deposited prayers for those that attended that university. It just may have been her prayers that I find myself writing about how Jesus is active in my very life today. See, it is important to appreciate the roots and background you came from. How many can say that she visited your college campus? If I would have known now back then I would have honored this visit in a greater degree other than an ordinary day at school. Meaning going to class, doing homework and having fun with friends.
I remember having a conversation with my father when attending this university. He really wanted me to go to the school of business and I said I wanted a degree in Communications. Sometimes I look back and think maybe a business degree would have furthered me more in life but then I think to myself...I write now and communicate with people so the right choice was made. A degree in Communications. I suppose I could have minored in business but I am perfectly content with the route I chose. Or should I say the route Holy Spirit led me to take.
One more thought about our group of girls that we hung around with, we were innovative also. We all lived in the 'all girls" dormitory on campus. Well, they were going to break ground to build a new dorm not far from where ours was located. We decided that we wanted to be the very first ones to sleep in that dorm. Do you know what we did? We camped out one night on the ground sight were the new dorm was going to be built. Before they started construction of that dorm that is. Is that foresight or just silly fun? I will let you decide that one.
On The Eve Of 11/15/18 I Received A Phone Call, I Then Went On An Impromptu Journey With Jesus, Yes I Did, So Very Glad I Did.
As I left work I received a phone call. I recognized the area code and thought who would be calling me from a region of the state in which it used to be home for me? I did not recognize the male voice speaking. They mentioned they would be at a church that evening preaching the word of God. So after the call ended (it was an automated message) I dialed the phone number of the call that I received. Oh my gosh, to udder surprise it was a preacher that came to my church I attended back home many times. Prophetic man of God that speaks the word of God. No fluffy so to speak word of God but the word of God. I just knew in my heart that I was supposed to go and hear his message. For God to connect with me through a phone call allowed me to be blessed with a touch of God from home for me.
I went home and briefly freshened up and no dinner I was on the road to hear Jesus, and it was going to be the good old fashioned preaching of the word of God. Yay. I long for that type of preaching. You know, the kind that when the word AMEN rises up inside of you that it causes you to actually stand up in agreement as the shout Amen comes forth. That is the kind of preaching I sat under for many years back home. The only thing is there was not an opportunity to speak with the preacher afterwards to inquire if he heard anything about my former pastor's and how they were doing. Several times throughout the preaching my pastor's kept coming to my mind. You know what I did don't you? I then prayed for them as I was heading back home.
Twice the GLORY shout rose up inside of me and of course I released it into the atmosphere. Once at 7:40PM and then again at 10:00PM. I felt so revived and so alive as I left that church service. All I had on me was 2- $1.00 dollar bills and that is what I gave in the offering. There was a symbolic scripture verse attached to that two dollars (the scripture verse in which it makes mention of two) and I wrote that on the offering envelope. Preaching is great now but sometimes you just have to go back home so to speak to hear that brimstone and fire preaching of God's word like you were raised up with. That is exactly what I did. This preacher has matured a little in age and is only a slight amount of years older than I am. My intent is to share with you all that there still are preachers out there preaching the true word of God. Not a melted down, sugary coated version of God's word.
This man of God was most generous. He offered to a young person that if they came to the bible college he would pay their tuition. Another person it was offered to along with paying the tuition of this person's children also if they attended the children's Christian school. How often do you hear of that? This is a person that I esteem their character and he spoke prophetic words to our church that I attended back home. You knew that when he was coming to our church he was going to preach the word of God. No silence when he preaches a message. There should be participation in the house when a word of God comes forth (meaning unction responses of AMEN in the congregation.) That was there that night.
See, I follow Holy Spirit direction when He speaks to me. At this church I did not feel to take in the rain stick so it stayed in the car. At this church there was powerful praise/worship I did not even need to use my percussion shaker instruments. Sometimes they are just not needed in worship, what is needed in those moments is your heart in unison with the heart of God. During worship a powerful testimony arose and it was shared by one of the pastor's. Then back to worship. This is the kind of church I was raised up in (now, that did not happen for me until I was in my mid 30's that is.) I also had with me my bible. So many people now a days read their bible on their phone and other electronic devices. That is fine but I still like reading a hard copy of a bible. That allows me to see prior insights I entered into my bible and the date along with sometimes who preached it or where I was at when I received the word/insight. Oddly enough, the very bible that I had in my hands the King James version of a bible from this preacher's very ministry. I got that bible many years ago. Praise God. See, He sets up journey's for us all the time. The question is... are you willing to pick up the phone call when the call comes in? Are you willing to go on the journey once it is presented to you? I am and I am hear to tell you that I was immensely blessed that I did. If you should hear Him calling you respond with a yes and amen.
Ok back to the preaching message, Isaiah 33:14 "The sinners in Zion are afraid, fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings." Did you know that shouting, clapping and spinning too are warfare tools. Think of the power of one of the tools, now think of the power when all three are enacted together. Something to ponder on right? The church should not be worrying, they should be praying. This man of God released 4 anointing's that were upon him upon us. Did you know an anointing does not leave the earth? There is no need for anointing's in heaven so they stay back upon the earth. Elijah left his mantle/anointing that fell from him when he ascended into heaven. So you see, that anointing that was with you remains upon those you left it with even long after you depart from earth and graduate to heaven. Yes, your grandmother's prays are still here on your behalf on the earth. Who in your family or friends in your circle of life prayed for you? Their prays will not go unanswered.
I went home and briefly freshened up and no dinner I was on the road to hear Jesus, and it was going to be the good old fashioned preaching of the word of God. Yay. I long for that type of preaching. You know, the kind that when the word AMEN rises up inside of you that it causes you to actually stand up in agreement as the shout Amen comes forth. That is the kind of preaching I sat under for many years back home. The only thing is there was not an opportunity to speak with the preacher afterwards to inquire if he heard anything about my former pastor's and how they were doing. Several times throughout the preaching my pastor's kept coming to my mind. You know what I did don't you? I then prayed for them as I was heading back home.
Twice the GLORY shout rose up inside of me and of course I released it into the atmosphere. Once at 7:40PM and then again at 10:00PM. I felt so revived and so alive as I left that church service. All I had on me was 2- $1.00 dollar bills and that is what I gave in the offering. There was a symbolic scripture verse attached to that two dollars (the scripture verse in which it makes mention of two) and I wrote that on the offering envelope. Preaching is great now but sometimes you just have to go back home so to speak to hear that brimstone and fire preaching of God's word like you were raised up with. That is exactly what I did. This preacher has matured a little in age and is only a slight amount of years older than I am. My intent is to share with you all that there still are preachers out there preaching the true word of God. Not a melted down, sugary coated version of God's word.
This man of God was most generous. He offered to a young person that if they came to the bible college he would pay their tuition. Another person it was offered to along with paying the tuition of this person's children also if they attended the children's Christian school. How often do you hear of that? This is a person that I esteem their character and he spoke prophetic words to our church that I attended back home. You knew that when he was coming to our church he was going to preach the word of God. No silence when he preaches a message. There should be participation in the house when a word of God comes forth (meaning unction responses of AMEN in the congregation.) That was there that night.
See, I follow Holy Spirit direction when He speaks to me. At this church I did not feel to take in the rain stick so it stayed in the car. At this church there was powerful praise/worship I did not even need to use my percussion shaker instruments. Sometimes they are just not needed in worship, what is needed in those moments is your heart in unison with the heart of God. During worship a powerful testimony arose and it was shared by one of the pastor's. Then back to worship. This is the kind of church I was raised up in (now, that did not happen for me until I was in my mid 30's that is.) I also had with me my bible. So many people now a days read their bible on their phone and other electronic devices. That is fine but I still like reading a hard copy of a bible. That allows me to see prior insights I entered into my bible and the date along with sometimes who preached it or where I was at when I received the word/insight. Oddly enough, the very bible that I had in my hands the King James version of a bible from this preacher's very ministry. I got that bible many years ago. Praise God. See, He sets up journey's for us all the time. The question is... are you willing to pick up the phone call when the call comes in? Are you willing to go on the journey once it is presented to you? I am and I am hear to tell you that I was immensely blessed that I did. If you should hear Him calling you respond with a yes and amen.
Ok back to the preaching message, Isaiah 33:14 "The sinners in Zion are afraid, fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings." Did you know that shouting, clapping and spinning too are warfare tools. Think of the power of one of the tools, now think of the power when all three are enacted together. Something to ponder on right? The church should not be worrying, they should be praying. This man of God released 4 anointing's that were upon him upon us. Did you know an anointing does not leave the earth? There is no need for anointing's in heaven so they stay back upon the earth. Elijah left his mantle/anointing that fell from him when he ascended into heaven. So you see, that anointing that was with you remains upon those you left it with even long after you depart from earth and graduate to heaven. Yes, your grandmother's prays are still here on your behalf on the earth. Who in your family or friends in your circle of life prayed for you? Their prays will not go unanswered.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
In Search Of $2.00 Bills To Purchase, Not As Easy To Find As You May Think.
Well, on a search again for $2.00 bills. Reason being, I want to bless my pastor's grandchildren. The search begins for me. I do not fret over this if I cannot find them and I am truly blessed when I do find them. I know how many I need and if I get them then I go forward with the blessing. If I do not find the amount I need then I do not worry about the gesture. God knows my heart and honors that intent. I do enjoy searching for this because I just know how much fun and how my children were blessed when their Nana blessed them with an extra treat by sending them to the grandchildren. Nana was known for doing this. Let me tell you, when the children were little I am sure it was easier to find the $2.00 bills then it is now. I do not mind the search though because to me it is fun.
Adventures with Jesus are not dull or boring. No they are not. Part of the fun is where Holy Spirit takes you on these adventures. See, I know what I am in search of and who knows the life (lives) you may touch in the journey. They know me at one bank so it is not news to them when I am seeking out $2.00 bills tp purchase, I already shared the story with them how my mother used to bless my children with them. If I should be at another bank that is the opening story to share with the bank teller. You never know if that can be the tool Holy Spirit is using to bless another or even pray for someone in need that very day on that very journey. Trust God and obey and surely you are on your way with Jesus.
It was chilly last evening so I turned on the electric heater/fireplace to warm up the living room. Not the best choice though. It got comfortable in the room and I laid down briefly so I thought. Next thing I know I wake up and it is about 10:30PM and I think to myself there are still things I need to do. Now, from past experience, if I do things around the house I already know it will not be an evening of going right to sleep. I chose to go and exercise. That gave me an opportunity to pray in the spirit. That is good, that is very good. I finished my little chores I wanted to complete and now it is time to retire for the evening. I then brought my laptop and listened to I believe two chapters of the audio book by James W. Goll, the latest book that is. I do recall saying a proclamation right there at around 1 or 2AM in the morning. This is a very good book. I am enjoying the wisdom and insight. The way to experience this book is to purchase both the book and the audio version of the book. Read/listen to them simultaneously and you will be blessed, you truly will. I highly recommend this book. I have just a tiny portion left to read but I can already recommend this book, yes indeed I can and do.
Adventures with Jesus are not dull or boring. No they are not. Part of the fun is where Holy Spirit takes you on these adventures. See, I know what I am in search of and who knows the life (lives) you may touch in the journey. They know me at one bank so it is not news to them when I am seeking out $2.00 bills tp purchase, I already shared the story with them how my mother used to bless my children with them. If I should be at another bank that is the opening story to share with the bank teller. You never know if that can be the tool Holy Spirit is using to bless another or even pray for someone in need that very day on that very journey. Trust God and obey and surely you are on your way with Jesus.
It was chilly last evening so I turned on the electric heater/fireplace to warm up the living room. Not the best choice though. It got comfortable in the room and I laid down briefly so I thought. Next thing I know I wake up and it is about 10:30PM and I think to myself there are still things I need to do. Now, from past experience, if I do things around the house I already know it will not be an evening of going right to sleep. I chose to go and exercise. That gave me an opportunity to pray in the spirit. That is good, that is very good. I finished my little chores I wanted to complete and now it is time to retire for the evening. I then brought my laptop and listened to I believe two chapters of the audio book by James W. Goll, the latest book that is. I do recall saying a proclamation right there at around 1 or 2AM in the morning. This is a very good book. I am enjoying the wisdom and insight. The way to experience this book is to purchase both the book and the audio version of the book. Read/listen to them simultaneously and you will be blessed, you truly will. I highly recommend this book. I have just a tiny portion left to read but I can already recommend this book, yes indeed I can and do.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Do You Know What This Squirrel Designed Item Is?
It is a felt birdhouse that allows birds to have a safe, cozy place to nest and rest. Made in Nepal. This is a hand felted natural wool birdhouse that was made by skilled artisans working in a fair trade production center. The weather predicted today is suppose to be cold and a possible winter weather advisory is in effect. I think some little bird should be blessed today to find safe, warm shelter. Today is the day to place the new bird house outside, what do you think?
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
@ 2:43PM Today @ My Desk @ Work I Smelled The Scent Of Gardenia's And I Heard This From Holy Spirit...
I was at work today and @ 2:43PM I smelled the fragrance of gardenia's and then I heard these words (how do I retain this, simple I jot it down as it was happening) I do that to keep it fresh in my memory for me to recall or write about. "Write about your children tonight-the extra favorite pictures you grouped." Then right after that I hear on CBN Christian praise the song I do not know the title but I can hear it still singing in my spirit as I write this...the words I am drawn to in the song "Abba I belong to You."
What you all did not know was yesterday I finished sorting through family picutres. Good thing I did because I found more pictures in two albums I thought I already went through. Saved by the bell so to speak. A treasury of pictures that would have been lost if I did not just briefly look through the albums. As I was sorting the few pictures left I began to pull aside some of my favorite pictures. I grouped them in categories. I laid them out to take pictures of but I was really busy yesterday. The good news is that I accomplished all my mini projects I set for myself to complete. I love days like that. You just complete one after the other after the other until you are done. Does anyone else agree with that and like those kind of days too?
You may say to yourself why does she keep sharing pictures of her children, especially when they were little. That is easy to answer....I love my children. I am very proud of them and they bring GREAT JOY to me and my heart. As a parent you can never sing enough praises that are due to your children when they are truly due to them right? Two different and unique personalities but both are blessed personalities. God did not create us to be look alike robots did He? He created us in His very image and we are created with personalities and traits given to us coupled with beautiful gifts inside of each one of us. Celebrate those gifts. Life is short here on earth when you put it into the context of eternity. Yes children need to be corrected to guide them along the way when they are young.
This always puzzled me. Why do schools not teach children etiquette? I remember there was a local department store that offered "manners" classes and etiquette. We signed up both children because I thought that was just as important as schooling. Do you know how to set a proper table for a formal dinner party or buffet style type of dinner? I recall some things but let me assure you that I bring out my reference books to make sure it is set properly. I really do. When I was going through keep sakes I stumbled on a booklet that was given to the children when they took this class. Even when my son took the class if I am not mistaken they showed the young male children how to tie a tie or was it a bow tie, it may have been both.
My favorite quick reference guide book I use is, "Social Graces Manners, Conversation and Charm For Today" by Ann Platz and Susan Wales. I also bought this book years ago by Letitia Baldridge, "New Complete Guide To Executive Manners." Then I picked up the 75th Anniversary 16th edition by Peggy Post, "The Name To Turn To For The Way We Live Today Emily Post's Etiquette." Church wisdom and Holy Spirit knowledge are very important but so is knowing day to day etiquette. Do men even open car doors for women? Go ahead of a woman to get the door for her. What about this one I liked this concept.. when walking on a side walk a gentleman walks closest to the street curb to shelter the woman. Chivalry I would like to think is still alive and has not gone to the way side. Where is this all coming from? I thought I was writing and sharing about my children. I guess someone was thinking along these same lines and boom, I take a turn and write about it. That is how it works with me.
In one of the pictures my daughter is wearing a decorated sweatshirt. I crafted that for her and I made one for myself that year also. Back then I did not know any better and yes, my children did go trick-or -treating. When I became born again and did not practice or celebrate that event my children will tell you it probably was hard for them to get adjusted to this new Mom they had. They knew me one way and now I was another. If they wanted to participate in that I had no jurisdiction when they were visiting with their father (we were divorced then.) I also remember back then that the Harry Potter books were starting to become popular. I would not allow that in my house. I knew the truth behind them and basically they were teaching children things of witchcraft in a subtle form of the story book adventure. Satan is slick and deceptive and watch out for him. He is a liar and distorter of the truth. If you got caught up in reading those books I encourage you to ask forgiveness from Jesus and repent and turn from that. Yes, even if you should have a book or two sitting around sort of as a memory of your childhood (or even you may have read them as an adult.) don't think about it just throw them away. Really, witchcraft is not acceptable in a home that confesses Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Ok back to the pictures. After I publish them I have to go and frost my carrot cake I just baked after work today. At work we are having a Thanksgiving luncheon. Some one is actually bringing in a turkey and someone else is bringing in a ham. We will also be bringing all the fixings to go along with it too. I signed up for baking a Carrot Cake with a frosting made of cream cheese and powdered sugar beaten together then you add to it a container of thawed cool whip. I use to make a lot of different cheesecakes years ago. I was all about variety. So of course, I accumulated cook books that feature Philadelphia Cream Cheese in the recipe's. I retrieved this carrot cake recipe with the frosting recipe from one of those cook books. I am also going to make some horseradish dip/sauce to go with the ham or turkey. I was so impressed that people actually bring in a ham and turkey for a work luncheon gathering. I guess I am easily impressed with such kind gestures as that.
Let the picture show begin....
Since my father is in a few pictures back to name meanings ok:
the supplanter; wealthy and powerful.
This the song I heard today. It was easy to find, I guess you really need to hear this as I did earlier today and now again. Jesus is Lord Amen.
ABBA, I BELONG TO YOU
How can I end this without sharing the recipe, I can't, here it is:
What you all did not know was yesterday I finished sorting through family picutres. Good thing I did because I found more pictures in two albums I thought I already went through. Saved by the bell so to speak. A treasury of pictures that would have been lost if I did not just briefly look through the albums. As I was sorting the few pictures left I began to pull aside some of my favorite pictures. I grouped them in categories. I laid them out to take pictures of but I was really busy yesterday. The good news is that I accomplished all my mini projects I set for myself to complete. I love days like that. You just complete one after the other after the other until you are done. Does anyone else agree with that and like those kind of days too?
You may say to yourself why does she keep sharing pictures of her children, especially when they were little. That is easy to answer....I love my children. I am very proud of them and they bring GREAT JOY to me and my heart. As a parent you can never sing enough praises that are due to your children when they are truly due to them right? Two different and unique personalities but both are blessed personalities. God did not create us to be look alike robots did He? He created us in His very image and we are created with personalities and traits given to us coupled with beautiful gifts inside of each one of us. Celebrate those gifts. Life is short here on earth when you put it into the context of eternity. Yes children need to be corrected to guide them along the way when they are young.
This always puzzled me. Why do schools not teach children etiquette? I remember there was a local department store that offered "manners" classes and etiquette. We signed up both children because I thought that was just as important as schooling. Do you know how to set a proper table for a formal dinner party or buffet style type of dinner? I recall some things but let me assure you that I bring out my reference books to make sure it is set properly. I really do. When I was going through keep sakes I stumbled on a booklet that was given to the children when they took this class. Even when my son took the class if I am not mistaken they showed the young male children how to tie a tie or was it a bow tie, it may have been both.
My favorite quick reference guide book I use is, "Social Graces Manners, Conversation and Charm For Today" by Ann Platz and Susan Wales. I also bought this book years ago by Letitia Baldridge, "New Complete Guide To Executive Manners." Then I picked up the 75th Anniversary 16th edition by Peggy Post, "The Name To Turn To For The Way We Live Today Emily Post's Etiquette." Church wisdom and Holy Spirit knowledge are very important but so is knowing day to day etiquette. Do men even open car doors for women? Go ahead of a woman to get the door for her. What about this one I liked this concept.. when walking on a side walk a gentleman walks closest to the street curb to shelter the woman. Chivalry I would like to think is still alive and has not gone to the way side. Where is this all coming from? I thought I was writing and sharing about my children. I guess someone was thinking along these same lines and boom, I take a turn and write about it. That is how it works with me.
In one of the pictures my daughter is wearing a decorated sweatshirt. I crafted that for her and I made one for myself that year also. Back then I did not know any better and yes, my children did go trick-or -treating. When I became born again and did not practice or celebrate that event my children will tell you it probably was hard for them to get adjusted to this new Mom they had. They knew me one way and now I was another. If they wanted to participate in that I had no jurisdiction when they were visiting with their father (we were divorced then.) I also remember back then that the Harry Potter books were starting to become popular. I would not allow that in my house. I knew the truth behind them and basically they were teaching children things of witchcraft in a subtle form of the story book adventure. Satan is slick and deceptive and watch out for him. He is a liar and distorter of the truth. If you got caught up in reading those books I encourage you to ask forgiveness from Jesus and repent and turn from that. Yes, even if you should have a book or two sitting around sort of as a memory of your childhood (or even you may have read them as an adult.) don't think about it just throw them away. Really, witchcraft is not acceptable in a home that confesses Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Ok back to the pictures. After I publish them I have to go and frost my carrot cake I just baked after work today. At work we are having a Thanksgiving luncheon. Some one is actually bringing in a turkey and someone else is bringing in a ham. We will also be bringing all the fixings to go along with it too. I signed up for baking a Carrot Cake with a frosting made of cream cheese and powdered sugar beaten together then you add to it a container of thawed cool whip. I use to make a lot of different cheesecakes years ago. I was all about variety. So of course, I accumulated cook books that feature Philadelphia Cream Cheese in the recipe's. I retrieved this carrot cake recipe with the frosting recipe from one of those cook books. I am also going to make some horseradish dip/sauce to go with the ham or turkey. I was so impressed that people actually bring in a ham and turkey for a work luncheon gathering. I guess I am easily impressed with such kind gestures as that.
Let the picture show begin....
the supplanter; wealthy and powerful.
This the song I heard today. It was easy to find, I guess you really need to hear this as I did earlier today and now again. Jesus is Lord Amen.
How can I end this without sharing the recipe, I can't, here it is:
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cook book picture, my cake picture to follow
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Monday, November 12, 2018
Just Worked With Horseradish Root...
Ok today was the day to work with the horseradish root I purchased. I will show pictures. First peel the horseradish root. Then grate the horseradish. Once it is grated then add a little sugar and white wine vinegar to it and store in a jar in the refrigerator until ready to use. When I make the horseradish dip/sauce I take a few good heaping spoonful's of it and then mix it with a bit of sugar, sour cream and a little bit of miracle whip. Stir it and it should be the consistency where you do need a spoon to ladle some out of the serving dish. It should not be the consistency of being able to pour it. This is truly excellent with fresh roasted turkey (like the kind you make and serve on Thanksgiving Day.) Also good as a condiment to go along with ham, or kielbasa too. I like to use a tad bit of the grated horseradish root and add it to my mashed potatoes.
Remember, horseradish root can be pungent when working with it so turn on a kitchen fan while working with the peeling and grating of it. Enjoy. I know our family will enjoy it for this is a family tradition in our family.
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Early Yesterday Morning I Asked Holy Spirit A ? He Responded Not Now (he actually answered my inquiry this morning) And Write About How The Catholic Church Had A Part In My Name Given To Me. My Middle Name That Is.
You see, when I was born the rule of thumb was you had to name your child a name that was a saints name. My first name is unique in the sense that it is not a Catholic saint name. So in order to name me my name my parents had to agree to give me a saints middle name. My father like numbers a lot and initials when given to a child that would spell out their first name or a portion of that name. My sister actually got that honor. I was saved by the bell so to speak. My father wanted my middle name to be Irene and I do not believe their was a saint Irene so they opted for Ann. If I am not mistaken Ann was Mary's (Jesus' mother that is) mothers name so that was acceptable by the Catholic Church. I think Irene is a lovely name but I am not an Irene if that makes sense.
When I was pregnant with my first born I bought a small pocket sized booklet entitled, "3500 Names For Baby." I found this when going through pictures and I apparently used this as a reference guide for naming both children for I see a page folded over and it is in the section for boy's names and there is my son's name on that page.
I did try to do something unique for my daughter, I named her so she would have the same initials as myself until she would get married one day. I was thinking back then (monogramming was popular back then) that I could share something monogrammed with her. Unfortunately that never transpired. Let's look at this deeper ok. Maybe that was the tool God used to place the mind set in me for the naming of this sweet child. She is sweet, smiling, intelligent, beautiful and always followed instruction when given to her. She also gave and continues to give me great bear hugs when I ask for one. You know the kind of hug that just grips your heat when given.
Let's see her name meaning taken from the book of names.
Pure; full of grace, mercy and prayer" seems to fit her to the tee so to speak. When I would ask her to pray for me her prayers got answered by God.
My son's name:
"Christ-bearer; noble, patrician" With further searching (google) states "patrician is an aristocrat or nobleman. Belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy." Perfect fit for this child also. Once it was prophesied over him that he had a pastors anointing. He was younger and said to me he did not want to be a pastor. I then explained to him a further interpretation was that he had a heart of compassion for people as a pastor has for their congregation. This child has compassion and empathy and his prayers on my behalf get answered by God also. This was my curious child that constantly asked questions, why this, why that. Sometimes. he talked so much that when we were in the car I would tell him it is quiet time now for a break so I could think/pray.
What my name would have been if the church did not intercede:
"noble or glorious leader; peace
My actual name:
noble or glorious leader; full of grace, mercy and prayer"
Thank you Catholic Church for putting these parameter's in place back then because I really like the name I was given. People tend to shorten my first name but I prefer to be addressed as my formal first name. I was always referred to the shortened version of my first name when I was younger. It was not until my college years when professor's would ask what name you wanted to go by. I was able to tell them my formal first name and they honored that. I respond to both names and I do not correct people in regard to calling me by my first either formal or shortened first name. Only if someone asks me if I have a preference I then give it to them.
Note: We must have considered other options for our sons name because I see a page folded under names that began with a "T" I do not recollect any name that stands out to me though.
A simple $0.69 pocket size book that was most helpful to me. Choose wisely for that name will stay with one throughout their life time. It is very interesting to me to now look back upon the search of a name for our children. We did well, we did very well indeed.
When I was pregnant with my first born I bought a small pocket sized booklet entitled, "3500 Names For Baby." I found this when going through pictures and I apparently used this as a reference guide for naming both children for I see a page folded over and it is in the section for boy's names and there is my son's name on that page.
I did try to do something unique for my daughter, I named her so she would have the same initials as myself until she would get married one day. I was thinking back then (monogramming was popular back then) that I could share something monogrammed with her. Unfortunately that never transpired. Let's look at this deeper ok. Maybe that was the tool God used to place the mind set in me for the naming of this sweet child. She is sweet, smiling, intelligent, beautiful and always followed instruction when given to her. She also gave and continues to give me great bear hugs when I ask for one. You know the kind of hug that just grips your heat when given.
Let's see her name meaning taken from the book of names.
Pure; full of grace, mercy and prayer" seems to fit her to the tee so to speak. When I would ask her to pray for me her prayers got answered by God.
My son's name:
"Christ-bearer; noble, patrician" With further searching (google) states "patrician is an aristocrat or nobleman. Belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy." Perfect fit for this child also. Once it was prophesied over him that he had a pastors anointing. He was younger and said to me he did not want to be a pastor. I then explained to him a further interpretation was that he had a heart of compassion for people as a pastor has for their congregation. This child has compassion and empathy and his prayers on my behalf get answered by God also. This was my curious child that constantly asked questions, why this, why that. Sometimes. he talked so much that when we were in the car I would tell him it is quiet time now for a break so I could think/pray.
What my name would have been if the church did not intercede:
"noble or glorious leader; peace
My actual name:
noble or glorious leader; full of grace, mercy and prayer"
Thank you Catholic Church for putting these parameter's in place back then because I really like the name I was given. People tend to shorten my first name but I prefer to be addressed as my formal first name. I was always referred to the shortened version of my first name when I was younger. It was not until my college years when professor's would ask what name you wanted to go by. I was able to tell them my formal first name and they honored that. I respond to both names and I do not correct people in regard to calling me by my first either formal or shortened first name. Only if someone asks me if I have a preference I then give it to them.
Note: We must have considered other options for our sons name because I see a page folded under names that began with a "T" I do not recollect any name that stands out to me though.
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Just Watched John Bevere Preach Live Streaming. Very Good Word. Going To Watch 7PM Service Live Also.
John Bevere just preached a powerful message that I watched via live stream. It was very powerful and I will watch him preach again the 7pm service. I have heard him preach at two other churches over the years that I use to attend. Powerful word and it is amazing how one preaches when they mature even more in the Lord since when you last heard them preach. Wisdom is a good thing, a very good thing at that. Wisdom coupled with experience is a dynamic duo.
I have been known to do this. If I was at this church service I would have stayed to hear the second service. It is that important of a message one should hear.
I have been known to do this. If I was at this church service I would have stayed to hear the second service. It is that important of a message one should hear.
Saturday, November 10, 2018
This Is Kind Of Funny, But There Is A Lesson Connected To This Also. GARNET
I briefly glanced at a text message yesterday from my daughter. I saw the word Garnet. Did not read the full text message and sure enough I thought to myself Oh she likes a garnet, maybe she is getting a garnet or maybe a hint for a gift suggestion. Well, I was wrong in all three thoughts I had. She was actually sharing how she wanted to get a female bunny companion for her pet bunny and Garnet was one of the choices to adopt. I learned something I did not know yesterday, that bunnies mate for life. Once they bond. See, they have to bond. No matter how much she or I may like Garnet via the picture of the choices presented to chose from to adopt, the ultimate choice will be made by the male bunny. Very interesting I bet that thought could preach well one day do you think so?
Since the word "GARNET" is what caught my attention lets look and see what a garnet is ok. I did a google search and my opinion is that I like the ruby shade of color for a garnet. It comes in all different colors.
I am now going to share with you the definition listed in Dr. Barbie L. Breathitt's "A to Z Dream Symbology Dictionary." When I searched for garnet I also had notes on a sticky note piece of paper. I had a dream 5/17/17 and so I am going to include the notes I jotted down in regard to silver keys from the same book. Do you see how this all works? If I was not prompted to write about yesterdays experience I would have never searched for garnet interpretation. In the search I now have another piece of the puzzle to share with you. Someone must have been thinking about silver keys or possibly had a dream with silver keys as a part of that dream. Those notes I jotted down last year were already in place in the very book I am viewing right now. For this date in time to be shared today 11/10/18.
GARNET: "Levi, joined, attached, fastened or devoted to, united, knotted, oneness, pomegranate, priesthood, seed, fruitfulness, to burn, to flash, transparent, 3rd stone in the 1st row, righteousness, transformation, power of Jesus blood, protection from evil works; pure gold breastplate of judgment, foursquare, loving care. The garnet has been used since the Bronze Ages as gemstones and abrasives. Place your trust and confidence in God's love and His light will shine upon your path in life restoring hope and strength, giving you courage to overcome problems. God promises to be a help in time of need so you will have a testimony of His goodness to share with others. 'Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.' Hebrews 4:16; 'Make your windows shine with rubies, your gates with garnet, your walls with gemstones.' Isaiah 54:12"
How interesting, the very last scripture verse listed in correlation with this definition speaks of both ruby and garnet together. I did not read this prior to me writing and sharing how I like the ruby shade of garnet the best. Maybe that verse was tucked in there today for me to read. See how Holy Spirit works. He tucks in golden nuggets just for you, that is...if you are willing to follow His gentle nudge.
5/17/17 SILVER KEYS: "SILVER COLOR redemption, salvation, power, love, grace, mercy, life, silver cord; legalism, slavery, domination, betrayal. KEYS door of opportunity, anointing for breakthrough, power, revelation knowledge, prayer, obedience, love and faith."
So I flip over the other side of the piece of paper and this is what I find: I drew a crude sketch of a waste receptacle (a kitchen type of garbage can with a lid on it and sitting on top of the waste receptacle is a set of shiny silver keys. Huh maybe someone needed that piece of the puzzle today also. Be blessed and follow through when Holy spirit gives you a nudge. He is FAITHFUL, He is TRUE and HE LOVES YOU.
Since the word "GARNET" is what caught my attention lets look and see what a garnet is ok. I did a google search and my opinion is that I like the ruby shade of color for a garnet. It comes in all different colors.
I am now going to share with you the definition listed in Dr. Barbie L. Breathitt's "A to Z Dream Symbology Dictionary." When I searched for garnet I also had notes on a sticky note piece of paper. I had a dream 5/17/17 and so I am going to include the notes I jotted down in regard to silver keys from the same book. Do you see how this all works? If I was not prompted to write about yesterdays experience I would have never searched for garnet interpretation. In the search I now have another piece of the puzzle to share with you. Someone must have been thinking about silver keys or possibly had a dream with silver keys as a part of that dream. Those notes I jotted down last year were already in place in the very book I am viewing right now. For this date in time to be shared today 11/10/18.
GARNET: "Levi, joined, attached, fastened or devoted to, united, knotted, oneness, pomegranate, priesthood, seed, fruitfulness, to burn, to flash, transparent, 3rd stone in the 1st row, righteousness, transformation, power of Jesus blood, protection from evil works; pure gold breastplate of judgment, foursquare, loving care. The garnet has been used since the Bronze Ages as gemstones and abrasives. Place your trust and confidence in God's love and His light will shine upon your path in life restoring hope and strength, giving you courage to overcome problems. God promises to be a help in time of need so you will have a testimony of His goodness to share with others. 'Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.' Hebrews 4:16; 'Make your windows shine with rubies, your gates with garnet, your walls with gemstones.' Isaiah 54:12"
How interesting, the very last scripture verse listed in correlation with this definition speaks of both ruby and garnet together. I did not read this prior to me writing and sharing how I like the ruby shade of garnet the best. Maybe that verse was tucked in there today for me to read. See how Holy Spirit works. He tucks in golden nuggets just for you, that is...if you are willing to follow His gentle nudge.
5/17/17 SILVER KEYS: "SILVER COLOR redemption, salvation, power, love, grace, mercy, life, silver cord; legalism, slavery, domination, betrayal. KEYS door of opportunity, anointing for breakthrough, power, revelation knowledge, prayer, obedience, love and faith."
So I flip over the other side of the piece of paper and this is what I find: I drew a crude sketch of a waste receptacle (a kitchen type of garbage can with a lid on it and sitting on top of the waste receptacle is a set of shiny silver keys. Huh maybe someone needed that piece of the puzzle today also. Be blessed and follow through when Holy spirit gives you a nudge. He is FAITHFUL, He is TRUE and HE LOVES YOU.