Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Thankful Thursday



I'm doing this 24 hours earlier as we are traveling over night. I'll be back to check in tomorrow afternoon.

1. Our children's Christmas play was just the cutest! What a sweet and fun way to share the Gospel.








2. I am so thankful for how cute my sugar cookies turned out for the fellowship after the Christmas play on Sunday evening. I have never been able to make sugar cookies and I shared that with an extra special friend. Look at the blessings of God friends....








3. Hubs called one day at lunch time asking if I would like to ride along with him to a neighboring town. I was thrilled to have that time with him and this particular town has a Starbucks in the Target. Other wise we drive 200 miles for a Starbucks. Perhaps that was tmi? There was a gentleman in front of Hubs that we know (small world) and he blessed us with our coffee. Thank You Mr. C and God.




4. I am so thankful that our trip today is built all around sharing Christmas this evening with family and our grandchildren. So cool that we can do this, instead of shipping packages and not seeing their faces as they open them. THANK YOU LORD for this opportunity.


5. I am thankful for those ladies that take time in today's world to actually hand write and mail a Christmas card. There is something that touches my heart deeply about receiving a card or letter that is hand written.


Until we meet again, may your hearts shine and soar for Jesus. May you be on the look-out for His presence in every thing and every where. He is THERE....are you looking? And I continue with one more challenge, if you aren't already, would you be WILLING to love Jesus today?

Thankful and lovingly,

Yolanda




Tuesday, December 15, 2009

2009 Scripture Memorization

Scripture Memorization for 2009

Beth Moore encouraged us to memorize 24 scriptures in 2009.


24) Proverbs 8:34 NAS Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my door.

23) Romans 3:23 NIV for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God

22) Psalm 4:8 NIV I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

21) 1 Corinthians 15:10 Message But because God was so gracious, so very gracious, here I am. And I'm not about to let his grace go to waste.

20) **Psalm 139:13-14 NIV For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

19) **John 11:40 NIV Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"

18)* Exodus 33:18 NIV Then Moses said, "Now show me your glory."

17) *Psalm 19:13 NIV Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.

16) *Ephesians 4:26 NIV "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.


15) *Luke 10:27 NIV He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind' ; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' "

14) *Hebrews 11:6 NIV And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

13) *Jeremiah 31:3 MSG God told them, "I've never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love!

12) *Philippians 4:8-9 NIV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Extra Luke 1:45 NIV Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.

11) *1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NIV May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.

10) *2 Peter 3:9 NIV The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

9) *John 3:30 NIV He must become greater; I must become less.

8) *Jeremiah 31:25 NIV I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.

7) *Psalm 18:20-24 Message God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I got my act together, he gave me a fresh start. Now I'm alert to God's ways; I don't take God for granted. Every day I review the ways he works; I try not to miss a trick. I feel put back together, and I'm watching my step. God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes.

6)*Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave your or forsake you.

5)*1 Timothy 1:15-16 NIV Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who might believe on him and receive eternal life. **My life verses!

4) *Psalm 130:3-4 NIV If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O LORD, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, therefore you are feared.

3) *Psalm 25:14 NIV The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.

2) *Psalm 19:14 NIV May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Extra**Zephaniah 3:17 NIV The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.

1) *Psalm 113:1-3 Message Hallelujah! You who serve God, praise God. Just to speak His name is praise. Just to remember God is a blessing-now and tomorrow and always. From east to west, from dawn to dusk, keep lifting all your praises to God!

I actually memorzied 26 scriptures this year, with two extra's: Zephania 3:17 NIV, and Luke 1:45 NIV. I praise GOD for the ability to have accomplished this, it is HUGE for me, and I would love to thank Beth Moore and the Siesta's for every bit of encouragement the past 12 months!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Thankful Thursday


  • I am thankful for God's word and how He continues to place a hunger in me to know Him more and love Him more than I ever have before but not nearly like I will tomorrow.
  • I am thankful for heat, for a home, for a car and for a coat. It is cold here!!! -7 this morning at 6:00 a.m. way before the sun ever came up.
  • I am thankful for the opportunity to have met two bloggers over the weekend at a Deeper Still event in Oklahoma City. See here to get a better idea of the weekend.
  • I am thankful for men and women that the Lord has allowed to be a part of His plan to lead us deeper into the truths of His word. TO DIG DEEPER!
  • I am thankful for my own Man that is so loving towards me and patient. Yesterday late afternoon he was headed out the door and he lovingly said, would you like for me to light a fire in the basement? He spent 30 minutes getting our pellet stove lit due to the very cold temperatures, and I so appreciated the servant heart that he has for others and for me. That wasn't in his plans, but he was so loving and caring in giving of himself.


Care to join us? Hop on over to Sonya's and lets praise God together!


Thursday, December 3, 2009

Thankful Thursday




This meme is such a blessing and what joy it must give back to Our Father as He is the one that has poured the thankfulness into our hearts. Please join us over at Sonya's each Thursday to give God praise!


1. I am thankful for the Prince of Peace as I've had some trials this week and He reminds me to rest in Him. He is the very air I breathe. May my actions show obedience to Him.


2. I am thankful for the joy that I received the past couple of days of making our own ornaments for our small pencil tree. They are the cinnamon/applesauce ornaments and after I allowed them to dry, I then painted them with my acrylic paints yesterday afternoon. **Note, I am NOT an artist** I told Hubs that I wanted an old-fashioned Christmas between he and I. Things home made and not expensive, it has been fun gathering things already.






3. I am thankful for my niece, Sydnee, who turns 8 today. Her parents have alienated themselves from us, so I am not able to celebrate with her. I love them just the same and pray that God would melt their hearts and continue working on mine. Happy Birthday Sydnee!!


4. I am thankful for the sweet new metal sign my hubs made me with my all time favorite word. I love love love this word. It is the foundation of my walk with my Savior. BELIEVE.

5. I am thankful for the Christmas Parade this evening and all the work that the men of our church have put into building a float at our shop. It is such a joy that my husband has jumped right in with something that he would never do on his own. I am thankful for these men that seek God and encourage my Man.



Lovingly,

Yolanda



Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thankful Thursday


Thankful Thursday and Thanksgiving all on the same day, wow, what a great opportunity to brag on God today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lord, I love YOU so much, thank You, thank You.


1. I am thankful for the sweet memories I have of my Mom and while I am thankful that she is healed and whole with Jesus, I still miss her so much!


2. I am thankful for friends that fill the void of family.


3. I am thankful for little one's. If you haven't read it yet, you might want to slip over to my original blog, Higher Grounds and read the latest blessing.


4. I am thankful for dressing and cold pumpkin pie.


5. I am thankful for all of my friends and family that went out of their way to bless me by acknowledging my birthday last Thursday, thank YOU so much!!!


6. I am thankful for the opportunity to spend some time with our grandchildren over the weekend.


I may come back later today and give more thanksgivings. Care to join us? If so, hop over to Sonya's and sign up, we'd love to have you!!!


HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERY ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Monday, November 23, 2009

ABC's Thanksgiving Style

Loren at The Maggos News spurred me on to participate in a Meme.

The rules are to think of a word for each letter of the alphabet for something that you are thankful for. Feel free to try it yourself.

A-applesauce
B-Bible
C-Church family
D-Daisy our basset hound
E-Everyday
F-Father God
G-grace
H-husband
I-inheritance
J-jam for my toast
K-Krispy Kreme cake donuts
L-LOVE
M-memorization of scripture
N-Nicole C. Mullen
O-oven as I love to bake
P-possibilities
Q-quiet
R-roads that lead to friends
S-Siesta's
T-ThanksLIVING
U-unity of Jesus
V-V-8 juice
W-weddings
X-xmas doesn't cut it, it is CHRISTmas
Y-Yahweh
Z-zealous living for God

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Thankful Thursday

Sonya, once again, thank you so very much for beginning this meme that causes our eyes and hearts to turn to the One that deserves all the glory and praise, Jesus.




1. I am incredibly thankful for THIS very day! God chose to bring a tiny baby girl into the world 44 years ago. And that HE knew, KNEW, that I would need a savior, allowing His Son to die for me 2,000 plus years ago, simply amazing. My parents chose life and Jesus died to give me life.




2. I am thankful for the two girls He has chosen for me to mentor through our school system. One for three years and the other I'm just beginning to work with. Girl #1 is still close to my heart and we enjoy a "date" together from time to time. Girl #2 you will see here as we did a small stained glass art project this week. I would appreciate your prayers that this relationship would blossom and bring a healing to her tiny heart.




3. I am thankful for the Sisters in Christ that the Lord has richly blessed me with as I don't have any birth sisters. Thank you to each one of you that speak life into my heart on a very regular basis.




4. I am thankful for our church family and the delicious Thanksgiving dinner we will be enjoying together Sunday after our services.




5. I am thankful for the opportunity to work with the Seniors this week in our school system, as both my husband and I participated in a program called, "Sr. Interview Day".




6. I am so humbled by the love of my Man. He has such a servants heart towards me and is so very kind and giving of himself. Something so foreign to me from my past, and so often I seem to take that for granted. I love you Babe and am happy to be your "Band-aid". It is a joy!!!