The prayer and Kleenex (something our Pastor taught on out of the book of Acts) is working. He did go to counseling. With me being out of work and unemployment (please pray I get it) looking to be out about 4 to 6 weeks, the therapist over Brandin mine, and Tyson, Brandon's, have agreed to charge 5 dollars an hour and slowly make up what I owe. Praise God. His attitude is softening. He was whistling for the first time before he went to the gym last night. He also was teasing me and being playful. All Glory and honor the the Lord Most High; King over all the earth.
Thank you for your prayers.
Thank you all. Lynda, Elly, Dominique, Dana, Lisa, Sarah. I am praying for you daily.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
My turn!
Hello precious sisters!
Thank you, Lynda for your great insight and words. I am so thankful for all of you and your gift of intercession. I really have loved this more intimate format. Have you?
I really pressed in today DETERMINED to get something specific for each of you. I felt like I was sitting at His footstool grasping His legs saying, “I will not let go until you give me something for each of them!” The Holy Spirit showed up and gave me specific phrases and areas to intercede for you. I hope I heard correctly from Him. If I didn’t and missed the mark, please forgive me. My spiritual hearing can be rather dull at times. I’ve really been trying to Be Still and Listen.
There was such a pressing-in-feeling today as I prayed. I pray He is showing you mighty things as you listen and watch in your spirit.
I would love to hear from you!
Elly,
Discernment in the home, be watchful
Psalm 43: 3-4 (NIV version)
Psalm 119:125
Sarah
You do have a steadfast and strong mind
Psalm 112:6-8 (NIV version)
Is 26:3
Laura
A promise for future and peace
2 Samuel 7:9-11
Matthew 11:28
Lisa
Speak to the raging waters, they will still
Matthew 8:23-26
Dominique
Hold fast to the promise He gave you in the past
Hebrews 10:23
Lynda
He honors your faithfulness
Malachi 3 (specifically verse 16, 17 Contemporary English Version)
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Heres a thought ladies, heard it at church today and it really has stayed with me today?
If you were arrested for being a Christian, would they have enough evidence to convict you? WOW...makes you think....Through our words, by our love and by our fruit we are examined by others....how do we stand out as Christians??
Hope you all have a wonderful week!
love and blessings, Lynda
If you were arrested for being a Christian, would they have enough evidence to convict you? WOW...makes you think....Through our words, by our love and by our fruit we are examined by others....how do we stand out as Christians??
Hope you all have a wonderful week!
love and blessings, Lynda
Friday, January 16, 2009
Good Morning Sisters
Although you did not hear from me yesterday I was praying for you and your kids!
I know God is faithful in His promises to us as I hope and strive to do the same in my prayer time, not always easy I must say. Life takes us too many directions and our children lead the way. I also realize that I need to learn to say no, and I have gotten better at this. I know God loves us right where we are but I also think that right where we are is not where He wants us, get it? I hope today finds you and your children in good places, spritually and physically. Satan pulls our kids so much through different mediums, especially movies, games, anything that he thinks gives him the upper hand. We must learn to say no to things we know are not in our best interest for our children. Our GOD is much bigger and we serve an awesome GOD. We are blessed.
Love, in Christ,
Lynda
I know God is faithful in His promises to us as I hope and strive to do the same in my prayer time, not always easy I must say. Life takes us too many directions and our children lead the way. I also realize that I need to learn to say no, and I have gotten better at this. I know God loves us right where we are but I also think that right where we are is not where He wants us, get it? I hope today finds you and your children in good places, spritually and physically. Satan pulls our kids so much through different mediums, especially movies, games, anything that he thinks gives him the upper hand. We must learn to say no to things we know are not in our best interest for our children. Our GOD is much bigger and we serve an awesome GOD. We are blessed.
Love, in Christ,
Lynda
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A Thank you!
Thank you to all of you wonderful moms! I can see some nice changes in Theo! He is more joyful, more compliant and humble. God bless you so much for your dedications.
Love,
Dominique
(aka Kelly)
Love,
Dominique
(aka Kelly)
Monday, January 12, 2009
During my prayer time, I kept getting the "sense" of fear over the future. It's not hard to imagine that we are all in the same boat, no matter what our financial/job situation is. I k.
now my husband and I are in the "waiting and watchful" mode. He is in a commission-based business so each month we get the opportunity to exercise our faith in new ways (like the way I worded that?).
I didn't get a personal word for each woman necessarily, but more of a collective encouragement from the Lord.
Deuteronomy 3:22
You must not fear them, for the LORD your God Himself fights for you.’
Psalm 34:9
Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.
Isaiah 44:8
8 Do not fear, nor be afraid; Have I not told you from that time, and declared it? You are My witnesses. Is there a God besides Me? Indeed there is no other Rock; I know not one.’”
I hope these minister to you! I love and appreciate all of you and pray your are blessed with His peace.
Dana
now my husband and I are in the "waiting and watchful" mode. He is in a commission-based business so each month we get the opportunity to exercise our faith in new ways (like the way I worded that?).
I didn't get a personal word for each woman necessarily, but more of a collective encouragement from the Lord.
Deuteronomy 3:22
You must not fear them, for the LORD your God Himself fights for you.’
Psalm 34:9
Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.
Isaiah 44:8
8 Do not fear, nor be afraid; Have I not told you from that time, and declared it? You are My witnesses. Is there a God besides Me? Indeed there is no other Rock; I know not one.’”
I hope these minister to you! I love and appreciate all of you and pray your are blessed with His peace.
Dana
Saturday, January 10, 2009
A new week
Ladies, our first week was such a blessing! I hope you were ministered to as well. With my son back home from France...and subsequently back up at college, I am struck at how little I know about him anymore! My husband and I have taken to stalking him on Facebook just to find out more about what is going on in his life.
I am so thankful, that even though we can't see our children at all times (I know they're thrilled about that!), the Holy Spirit is in constant contact with them one way or another. For this next week, I pray that all of our discerners are in the "on" switch and our ears are tuned in to see what the Lord wants to do in us and our kids.
Blessings to each of you!
Dana
I am so thankful, that even though we can't see our children at all times (I know they're thrilled about that!), the Holy Spirit is in constant contact with them one way or another. For this next week, I pray that all of our discerners are in the "on" switch and our ears are tuned in to see what the Lord wants to do in us and our kids.
Blessings to each of you!
Dana
Thursday, January 8, 2009
What a blessing!
Lynda and Elly, what a blessing you two are with your posts. Elly, you've hit the mark for me with Hebrews 11. It has ministered so much. And the scripture in Romans is the perfect reminder, Lynda.
Thank you, dear ones so very much. What we do isn't about passion. It is about obedience to the call. When and if that passion comes is subject to so many things...attitudes, fatigue, sickness, etc. But obedience is only subject to our choice to obey. If we don't obey, we forfeit the blessings that would have come with the original obedience! sigh...
Life would be so much easier if everything were just handed to us on a silver platter. But I guess even silver tarnishes. :-)
Dana
Thank you, dear ones so very much. What we do isn't about passion. It is about obedience to the call. When and if that passion comes is subject to so many things...attitudes, fatigue, sickness, etc. But obedience is only subject to our choice to obey. If we don't obey, we forfeit the blessings that would have come with the original obedience! sigh...
Life would be so much easier if everything were just handed to us on a silver platter. But I guess even silver tarnishes. :-)
Dana
My Turn
As today winds down, and I review my prayers for each of you more individually, I am resting in a favorite scripture to share. The busier we are as parents, wives, workers, whatever draws us to that place where we need to slow down and reflect, I smile and remember in Romans 12:11-13. "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." What an honor it is to do everything with a passion for God. Dana you mentioned needing to have a passion for what God wants you to do. This is for all of us! Hang in there! Have a great Friday!
In Gods Love,
Lynda
In Gods Love,
Lynda
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Tuesday I prayed for you all
Good Evening!
As I reflected on God's Word, certain passages were revealed for each of you. For Dana it was Hebrews 11; for Kelly it was Psalm 145:18; for Lisa it was Psalm 121:3; forLynda it was Hebrews 11; for Sarah it was 2 Corinthians 5:15-18; and for Laura it was Romans 8:1-30. For my kids I prayed for Lizzy to feel less depressed (Seasonal Affective Disorder, we think) so I prayed over Psalm 27 and John 14 and for Randall, who is questioning why people don't get along better I chose John 15. I pray that these passages will bring you ladies some comfort and wisdom as you parent your kids.
Blessings to you my "online" Sisters in Christ
Elly
As I reflected on God's Word, certain passages were revealed for each of you. For Dana it was Hebrews 11; for Kelly it was Psalm 145:18; for Lisa it was Psalm 121:3; forLynda it was Hebrews 11; for Sarah it was 2 Corinthians 5:15-18; and for Laura it was Romans 8:1-30. For my kids I prayed for Lizzy to feel less depressed (Seasonal Affective Disorder, we think) so I prayed over Psalm 27 and John 14 and for Randall, who is questioning why people don't get along better I chose John 15. I pray that these passages will bring you ladies some comfort and wisdom as you parent your kids.
Blessings to you my "online" Sisters in Christ
Elly
Monday, January 5, 2009
His Heart Beat
Well it looks as if I am to be the first to "encourage" this week. As I prayed for each of you today and this evening (as well as for our kids), I asked the Lord for a scripture that would encourage you for where you were at. It's been a while since I've listened and asked for, by faith, a word from Him for someone without knowing...really knowing where that person is at. So, forgive me if these scriptures don't hit the mark this week. Who knows, maybe they are prophetic in the true sense of the word and for a future time.
I remember as a child when bullies would chase me to either tease or trip me, I would run to my mom with all my might. When I got there, I would throw my arms around her and hug her close. As she rocked me, I would lay my head upon her chest. If I listened very closely...was very still, I could hear and feel her heart beat. Soon, I would forget what brought me to her arms, scamper off her lap, and go my merry way.
It doesn't have to be a bully; sometimes just life's daily "stuff" chases us. We are so busy. So harried.
If we run to His arms, and sit real still...we can feel and hear His heart beat.
Try it.
(P.S. Please chime in...it is lonely out here in blog world with no one to talk to).
Kelly: Proverbs 25:11
Elly: Proverbs 3:25-26
Lisa: Psalms 91:4
Lynda: Proverbs 1:33
Sarah: Psalms 94:17-19
Laura: Psalms 91:4
I remember as a child when bullies would chase me to either tease or trip me, I would run to my mom with all my might. When I got there, I would throw my arms around her and hug her close. As she rocked me, I would lay my head upon her chest. If I listened very closely...was very still, I could hear and feel her heart beat. Soon, I would forget what brought me to her arms, scamper off her lap, and go my merry way.
It doesn't have to be a bully; sometimes just life's daily "stuff" chases us. We are so busy. So harried.
If we run to His arms, and sit real still...we can feel and hear His heart beat.
Try it.
(P.S. Please chime in...it is lonely out here in blog world with no one to talk to).
Saturday, January 3, 2009
What is Prophetic Encouragement
Some of you may never have given a "word of encouragement" to those you are interceding with before and I wanted to take a moment to explain. It is simply a word of encouragement, either through a scripture verse or a direct "impression" by the Holy Spirit. Sometimes it is a simple, short sharing of a similar situation and what the Lord showed you or taught you during your situation.
Sometimes you may be reading the Word during your quiet time, and the Lord will prompt you to share what you've read with someone. That is "prophetic encouragement". Or maybe you are reading a great Christian "self-help" book, and the Holy Spirit will prompt you saying "So-and-so would be ministered to by this". Or, perhaps you are interceding for someone and the Lord gives you a definite word directed toward that person. It doesn't always have to be a "Thus saith the Lord..." kind of thing. Maybe it's more of a "I really felt the Lord directing me to pray for you in this area...and this is what I sensed Him saying".
Being open to giving someone a word of encouragement is like picking up the phone, sharing your thoughts or concerns, then waiting for the Lord to reply at the other end. So often, we say our prayers...our "Lord I need, Lord I want, Lord I hurt..." but we never sit and listen to what He would want to share with us! I am guilty of this so often!
I can honestly say the times I've stopped talking and listened, I have received the most amazing nourishing drops of heaven into my prayer time.
He wants to talk to us! He wants to encourage us! He wants to share His heart with us.
We just need to take the time to listen. That is what this prayer session is all about. Interceding and listening - then being obedient to step out in faith to share with someone something that could change the course of their walk...or just lift them up in a difficult time.
We can all be a part of a miracle!
Sometimes you may be reading the Word during your quiet time, and the Lord will prompt you to share what you've read with someone. That is "prophetic encouragement". Or maybe you are reading a great Christian "self-help" book, and the Holy Spirit will prompt you saying "So-and-so would be ministered to by this". Or, perhaps you are interceding for someone and the Lord gives you a definite word directed toward that person. It doesn't always have to be a "Thus saith the Lord..." kind of thing. Maybe it's more of a "I really felt the Lord directing me to pray for you in this area...and this is what I sensed Him saying".
Being open to giving someone a word of encouragement is like picking up the phone, sharing your thoughts or concerns, then waiting for the Lord to reply at the other end. So often, we say our prayers...our "Lord I need, Lord I want, Lord I hurt..." but we never sit and listen to what He would want to share with us! I am guilty of this so often!
I can honestly say the times I've stopped talking and listened, I have received the most amazing nourishing drops of heaven into my prayer time.
He wants to talk to us! He wants to encourage us! He wants to share His heart with us.
We just need to take the time to listen. That is what this prayer session is all about. Interceding and listening - then being obedient to step out in faith to share with someone something that could change the course of their walk...or just lift them up in a difficult time.
We can all be a part of a miracle!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
A New Season and a New Year!
Well ladies, we meet again. I'm excited to see each of us minister to one another as moms and women who are all in the same "mommy" boat. Please feel free to log in and share your encouragement to other moms!
Dana
Dana
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