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Yay GOD!!
Holy moly…with the way 2020 is going, it makes 2018 seem like a decade ago! LOL
I think you hit the “nail” right on…God has always been speaking to you, but he had you both right where he wanted you to be, learning to be the parents of three future men of God! He was just whispering during the last ten years and now He is talking loudly because this is His perfect timing.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens..Ecclesiastics 3:1
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to hi purpose. Romans 8:28
When I raise my hand it is because I am giving him the glory.
So many do!!
Me raising my hands is a sign of surrender to Him, reaching out to Him like a small child wanting a parent to hold them for comfort. A way to say I love you Lord and I need you.
You have been such an inspiration to me to dig deeper and be comfortable when worshipping Jesus. I love this about you!!!
‘Fear not’ was a frequent greeting from angels in the Bible. All things are possible with God. (PS: I choose to hang on!)
Love this Louise!
I am doing a study on Angels right now – I have goosebumps because I am just now seeing all these blog comments! You inspire me daily to “hang on”! So glad I have you in my life!
Spiders and snakes no problem for me. It is the definitely the fear of the unknown. I made a tough decision that should have been made awhile ago. The fear on how I will survive when it is all said and done. Fears for my kids and grandkids; will they make it in life.
I hear ya. The fear of the unknown is a toughie. It makes me feel a wee bit better knowing I’m not alone. I read somewhere that the only thing we can 100% count is that changes will come. Still doesn’t make it any more fun to go through but at least we can try to prepare ourselves for it along the way!
I am just seeing this blog comment from 2019. I wonder now, a year later, how God has shown up in this situation! I think we will worry about our kids and grandkids for the rest of our life!
I just ordered your book, and I look forward to reading your faith story.
Continue to be strong in the Lord !
I cannot wait for your insight after reading it! This is the fun part – waiting to see what people close to me think!
I love you being you . Authentic is real who wants a fake !
You have taught me to never try to be someone else – I am uniquely made with a specific purpose. Being me is hard enough. Authenticity is where it’s at!
I love this. It really touches home. My whole life I always felt I wasn’t good enough. So, in turn I would put on a different mask depending which group of people I was around at the time. If I was in country I listen t country music. If I was in the ghetto I listen to Rap. Do you see where i’m going with this? For many years I didn’t have my own identity. Until I began to build my relationship with God. He started to show me the real me and that I had a purpose. I still have to take steps everyday to becoming the genuine Amber. I figured its the least I can do considering the man died for me. I remind myself every day progression not perfection. So as long as I get 1 thing done for my good each day, then i’m still moving forward with God. Being the person God made me to be is freeing! I have true Joy today!
I love your perspective Amber! You are doing it the right way – not trying to change a million things all at once. I used to be like you too and I thank God I met you when I did. 2 fake people would have been no fun! I’ve decided I’ve hurt him enough with my bad choices – I want to spend the rest of my life showing God how thankful I am for the life he’s give me! Love doing life with you sweet friend!
Love this! So very true. Its wouldn’t be worth anything if it wasn’t out of our comfort zone I’ve noticed especially in this last year. Thank you for reminding me! I’ve been struggling with a food addiction lately and believe you me…its very uncomfortable!! lol I’m determined! My body is the Lords Temple! I have to stay healthy. Have a blessed week!
Living out of our comfort zone is where life begins! I love this speed and path. And love doing it all with you by my side. Thank you for the reminder today about my body being a temple of the Lord – I am struggling with the Quarantine 15 and I needed this encouragement…TODAY! Maybe that’s why I didn’t see your blog comment until now! Wow he is truly amazing!
I loved this, Danielle! Really encouraged me in the place I’m at right now. I love the fact that I am an arrow in the Fathers’s hands. Thank you for all you do and for being such an inspiration to others.
Love you!
Rosie
Sorry I’m just seeing these comments on my blog Rosie. A few months late but better now than never! LOL I love that analogy of an arrow and I’m so glad God spoke to you through that. You inspire me to dig deep out of my comfort zone when I worship. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me!
Love the crayon reference to living a life of color! James 2:19 says you believe there is one God- good- even the demons believe that and shudder. Being a Christian doesn’t mean you believe there is a God- it’s surrendering to the one and only amazing God who sent His son to die for you! When you realize the gravity of that- you can’t help but live a life of color! Thanks for sharing that analogy!!! Keep on sharing His good news!
I am just seeing this comment – thank you Sis! I love the analogy of color, too. After I posted this blog in February, my friend Heide bought ma a 64 box of gray Crayola crayons to remind me of my commitment to live a life of color for Jesus. It sits in our house and I see it everyday! How cool is that?! Gray is too boring for God!
In living, loving color
Yes! You are definitely living this kind of life Chuck! You are such an inspiration to others that God can take anyone and turn their life completely around. What a servant you are! I see Jesus in you!!
I love this, this is something I have struggled most of my life even with my own family. Since I started a relationship with Jesus I have come to realize I am a beloved child of the most high God and will follow his purpose he has for me. I have worth today. I deserve the very best. I am not defined by my past mistakes, but I chose to learn from them. “All things work together for good for those who love God, and are called according to his purpose” Romans 8:28.
I know you love that verse – I’ve heard you quote it so many times! Like my mom said, we are not defined by our pasts. I just wish I didn’t look in the rearview mirror so much. Man I’ve made some tough mistakes. But I know that I’m not who I used to be and am so thankful he came and rescued me!
I’m not what I used to be and I’m not what I’m going to be….Praise God!! for the Journey of becoming more like HIM!!
Sorry I am just seeing this Mom! We are all on this crazy journey called life…I just wish we could walk around with caution tape draped on us that says “Under Construction!”
Thank you…I to am a first born and this is such a strong personality force! Its hard to fix your own crap when you want to fix everyone else first!
Sorry I am just seeing this Jeanne! I know – I struggle with this, too. So hard! If I can just figure out how to rein in that strong personality force and focus on just using it for Jesus, it will be a miracle! Miss you!!
So good and needed to be heard!
I had someone tell me one time that she felt threatened by me. I was literally clueless. I begged her to tell me how I made her feel that way. She admitted it was because she was feeling insecure about her teaching. And here I thought it was something I was doing wrong! I learned so much from that conversation and relationship. We need to work together, not be in a competition! But I know now after studying the Bible that insecurity is a heart issue that only God can fix. All we can do is model that for others. Thanks for reading Kristen! You are such a great leader for others to follow!!
Wise Words of Wisdom from a Wise Woman
Thanks for using your gifts !!!
Thank you Michele! I grew up watching Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. I thought it was a little odd at the time and it definitely wasn’t one of my favorite shows as a kid. But thinking about it now, what wonderful messages he was sharing with the world. What a blessing!
I use to love that show as a kid. I love to be able to help people but now I make it a point to make sure its Gods will because I have noticed through my life I’ve help in certain situations where God was trying to teach someone a lesson. Also known as Co-dependency, I have struggled with this my whole life but God uses it for good now. I love to help whenever I can and give God the Glory! Thank you for this post Danielle especially right now in this time of craziness. I needed this.
I think you are not alone in the struggle with being eager to help others – definitely a downside to being merciful and compassionate. I have learned this the hard way, too. God will guide us exactly where He wants us to serve, bless, and help! I have seen your kind heart in action. It is so refreshing!
This is right on point! I love this. I think respect is one of the biggest things we are missing in today’s society. Besides God of course! Thank you for this post!
Tragedy and trauma can bring out the worst in people. But it’s how we handle ourselves in times of disagreement that shows others who owns our heart!
Very well said. Timely message to all of us!!!
Thank you Mom. As Papa always says, don’t shame the name! We are representing Jesus and other Christians and you know the world is watching for us to quit our faith!
Very inspiring post and I couldn’t agree more. You thoughts are spot on and greatly backed up by scripture. It is the scary truth that if we don’t begin to turn around the social media bashing from over privileged naysayers our kids are going to cease to have a great example to follow. Thanks so much for the writing and know that you are not alone in this battle!❣️-JEN
Thank you Jen! I remember one time a parent of a student told me that she would always believe her child over any teacher. I politely told her that she had stripped me of all my power as her child’s teacher. She later told me how sorry she was because she found out her child did indeed deserved to be punished. I remember thinking wow, how I was raised is VERY different. It’s opened my eyes to how we can be tolerant of others, agree to disagree, but keep our character in tact – all at the same time. And why? Because we have Jesus on our side! He is the greatest example. Thanks for sharing (sorry it’s so later – just figured out how to reply to comments!)
Prayer for Serenity
God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time,
enjoying one moment at a time;
accepting hardship as a pathway to peace;
taking, as Jesus did,
this sinful world as it is,
not as I would have it;
trusting that You will make all things right
if I surrender to Your will;
so that I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with You forever in the next.
Amen.
Reinhold Niebuhr
This is awesome Chuck! Thank you for always reading. It encourages me to much to keep spreading the Good News!
Love this poem! I memorized the first 4 lines of this and repeated it to myself often last year when I was struggling. It is very empowering because saying it out loud leads to believing it! God has to constantly remind me to not bite off more than I can chew. You can pray for me in this area. Thanks for reading Chuck!
What a timely word!!!
Why is it our first instinct to tell others about all the great things we do?! I hate that about being human. Grrr… Jesus was such an example for us though. He definitely kept his kindness quiet. I am working on this!
One thing that I have learned through you is to give the credit to God when I am thanked…..I try to remember to tell the person that the act was God Directed or Guided by the Holy Spiriti.
Yes! Thank you for sharing. I have really struggled with this, actually my whole life. I was the first child, first grandchild, first great-grandchild. So much focus and attention was on me and so I expected it. I started watching people and listening to how they always put the compliment back on Jesus. I thought, wow, I want to do this, too! It is so nice to hear that it is coming across to others that way. There is only one who could have changed my heart and I’ve spent many years keeping it quiet. Well that cat’s out of the bag – it’s all because of HIM! Love you sweet friend!
Thank you for watering the roots of your blog fans. Enjoy your summer and get refreshed. Can’t wait to hear your beautiful ramblings and insightfulness this Fall!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and understanding through these blogs. I look forward to all that you will share with us come the fall.
Such great analogy, we use this all the time in my line of work- PREVENTION.
If we start at the root of the problem you can help prevent it. It makes me think of the well, when all the people were getting sick. Once they figured out it was because sewage was running off Into the well causing everyone down stream to get sick they easily fixed the problem! 💙💙
YES!! I love that story. If we want to make change, we have to go back to the beginning of where it all started, fix it, and then move forward. 🙂
This is perfect! I have done this in my life n other people’s. One thing I realized was sometimes people really cant help things they do. One big one I have noticed is Generational Curses. I feel like when I bring it up most people look at me like I’m crazy. “Oh that’s not how she was raised” but how someone was raised dont necessarily mean they might not have a problem with certain issues. I like to think of it as weeds..we need to pull them out at the root because it not they will keep coming back n spreading until they slowly strangle out n kill the Flower…so we need to let God do the planting n watering but we need to take action by pulling out weeds and stay rooted in word. THANK YOU Prof Z! Love this blog!
It’s all about digging out those nasty roots. It’s not fun and can sometimes be very painful but the reward is a life of FREEDOM!!!
Aaaahhhh Firstborns! We come into this world and we are the Light and Sunshine to everyone because we’re New and First. Then Life and Other Kids push us aside and we feel like “Hey, I’m still here!!” “Am I enough?”. It’s not good to get the spotlight too much but come on when you are made to shine it’s hard to take a back seat. It’s a game we spend out whole lives trying to figure out. Then one day if we are Lucky enough to understand we finally get that we are the Light and Sunshine to Jesus. He Knows and Loves us because He made us just the way we are. We are still human and “jumping” into Life trying to find the balance in doing what we are called to when no one is watching and still feeling GOOD about ourselves. Keep on Being Light and Sunshine and this Mama and Firstborn will always be cheering in the front row!! I APPROVE this message!! Forever Loving YOU! – Jesus and ME!!
Awww! Just seeing this mama! Thank you for those awesome nuggets!
I Love you and this blog lol. I couldnt agree with you more!! Even with my kids out of home any chance I get with them I take it. Now that God has blessed us with a home in better area my grands will be able to come stay night too… Love!!