This year has brought many disappointments but still I wake up to a sun that shines in a beautiful city where I feel safe walking around.
I looked at my bank statement and see that there is plenty to pay the bills with, to buy food and to give some way so that others can eat.
Our house floorplan doesn't accommodate the personalities of Mr. MorningPrivatePlease and Mrs NightOpenHopitality but the mortgage is cheap and it's a good house.
There are no holes in the roof. Everything works. We almost lost it once, many years ago. It was God who gave it back to us. I long to move soon but I am so so thankful for this home.
I am middle aged and now over stuffing my clothes, with ripples replacing my curves - but I am healthy, strong, obviously well fed, and I do have clothes and shoes and coats and sweaters.
God has made me wealthy. As I look at my mother, I am hopeful that I will be strong and more beautiful as I age.
During this Thanksgiving weekend I will visit a friend who is living near poverty as she sits in a nursing home during recovery from hip replacement surgery at the young age of 53 and will be broken hearted to see that she is alone in the world with no husband or family caring for her. I will talk to another dear friend who is bedridden with stage 4 cancer threatening to steal her life before she's 65.
I will remember that time is running our for so many children who have no food or water again today; for so many children who have no clothes or shoes or school or even parents. There is never a day when I do not think of them, though I don't know them.
And as I remember them and pray for them, I am more than just Thankful for God's extreme abundance in my life - I am desperate to find a way to make a difference to those children who would love to trade anything to enjoy the worst day of my life.
To whom much is given, much is required.
Holy Spirit, help me do what is right with all these blessings.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
You're all invited to come in for a landing.
I JUST GLANCED AT A PHOTO OF AN EAGLE COMING IN FOR A WATER LANDING. WHAT A GREAT IMAGE!
We'd love to see you this Thursday night. (Details below.)
If you can't be there, do make a point to entertain Holy Spirit this week.
He enjoys you so much!
Soaking in His Presence Meeting
At Zion Road Healing Rooms
Thursday, November 20 2008,
7 - 8:30 PM
3846 Zion Road
Jacksonville, Fl
Bring:
... your Bible and a journal to write as He speaks to your spirit.
... a pillow or even a yoga mat to lay or sit on the floor.
There will be chairs but you may want to get more comfortable.
Wear comfortable casual clothes.
Directions:
From the Beach Blvd at Southside Blvd:
Head toward town (west) on Beach Blvd approx 3.1 miles
Turn left onto Spring Glen Street.
Stay left where it splits. Follow signs to Emerson.
At the light turn right onto Emerson.
Just under ½ mile, turn left on Zion Rd.
Healing Rooms are straight ahead in the house at the curve.
(* Follow these directions.
Google or Mapquest are a little off.)
We'd love to see you this Thursday night. (Details below.)
If you can't be there, do make a point to entertain Holy Spirit this week.
He enjoys you so much!
Soaking in His Presence Meeting
At Zion Road Healing Rooms
Thursday, November 20 2008,
7 - 8:30 PM
3846 Zion Road
Jacksonville, Fl
Bring:
... your Bible and a journal to write as He speaks to your spirit.
... a pillow or even a yoga mat to lay or sit on the floor.
There will be chairs but you may want to get more comfortable.
Wear comfortable casual clothes.
Directions:
From the Beach Blvd at Southside Blvd:
Head toward town (west) on Beach Blvd approx 3.1 miles
Turn left onto Spring Glen Street.
Stay left where it splits. Follow signs to Emerson.
At the light turn right onto Emerson.
Just under ½ mile, turn left on Zion Rd.
Healing Rooms are straight ahead in the house at the curve.
(* Follow these directions.
Google or Mapquest are a little off.)
Friday, November 7, 2008
FLOOR STORIES
Thought you'd enjoy hearing of these reports from our soaking sessions. I know it makes Holy Spirit happy!
Nine year Noah came to the meeting with his Mom. It was their "date night" when normally the were suppose to hang out together and watch "Smallville" on TV. It's his favorite show.
As I was teaching on how to hear the voice of God, I saw his little face and spoke to him " It's easy. A child can hear God speak. Just ask what He has to say to you. Then listen and watch for pictures on the inside. Sometimes you'll get a full movie. Just let it play out. Then write it down. Test it by your knowledge of God's character and His word. " Then gave them some examples of encounter people have had, like Heidi Baker's vision of Jesus pulling fresh bread from His side to feed the children with as He said I died so there will always be enough.
We had a great soaking time and Noah entered in. Later he told me he'd heard God. His mom called the next day to elaborate saying "Noah is so excited! He said he's never heard God speak to him so clearly. He gave him a scripture and said " You were blind but now you see. You need to pray more." Noah wants to be sure not to miss any of our meeting no matter is he misses Smallville because he loved it.
Hooray! Soaking is for kids! I just love it!!!
Elaine is a gifted artist who loves the presence of God. She never saw herself as a writer. In fact, she was harshly criticzes in college about her writing so she abanoned any thought of it. Funny thing - when she soaks, it as though Holy Spirit dictates poetry from Jesus's heart to her.
I have her permission to post these two:
Poem Number 1 (no name)
In the secret place of the Most High God,
I will dance before Him,
I will lift my hands before my God,
Iwill twirl, sing and spin.
Oh, that my heart were so free as when it's just You and Me together.
I can dance, I can dance, I can dance so beautifully, in Your presence.
The End>>
" ( I was in praise in front of the Throne with just Me and>> God and I was dancing like crazy - as if no one was there>> but me and Him - no one judging my moves, and no>> self-conteousness about being fat or jiggling, like I have>> here on earth!)>"
>>> Poem Number 2>>>>
O the throne of God;>>
Who can imagine it's greatness?>>
What honour it would be to house the King of Kings!>>
His glory to blaze through me->>
What am I made of? Gold, Silver, Wood?>>
What could hold up His Majesty?>>
How heavy is God?>>
His presence is so weighty that I cannot get up off the floor!>>
So, how can mere matter hold the greatness of our God?>>>>
Is My throne a cradle in a manger?>>
Is it on a cross where I am to rest?>>
No! I am at the right hand of God, seated there>> forevermore!>>
Seated on the Mercy of God
Nine year Noah came to the meeting with his Mom. It was their "date night" when normally the were suppose to hang out together and watch "Smallville" on TV. It's his favorite show.
As I was teaching on how to hear the voice of God, I saw his little face and spoke to him " It's easy. A child can hear God speak. Just ask what He has to say to you. Then listen and watch for pictures on the inside. Sometimes you'll get a full movie. Just let it play out. Then write it down. Test it by your knowledge of God's character and His word. " Then gave them some examples of encounter people have had, like Heidi Baker's vision of Jesus pulling fresh bread from His side to feed the children with as He said I died so there will always be enough.
We had a great soaking time and Noah entered in. Later he told me he'd heard God. His mom called the next day to elaborate saying "Noah is so excited! He said he's never heard God speak to him so clearly. He gave him a scripture and said " You were blind but now you see. You need to pray more." Noah wants to be sure not to miss any of our meeting no matter is he misses Smallville because he loved it.
Hooray! Soaking is for kids! I just love it!!!
Elaine is a gifted artist who loves the presence of God. She never saw herself as a writer. In fact, she was harshly criticzes in college about her writing so she abanoned any thought of it. Funny thing - when she soaks, it as though Holy Spirit dictates poetry from Jesus's heart to her.
I have her permission to post these two:
Poem Number 1 (no name)
In the secret place of the Most High God,
I will dance before Him,
I will lift my hands before my God,
Iwill twirl, sing and spin.
Oh, that my heart were so free as when it's just You and Me together.
I can dance, I can dance, I can dance so beautifully, in Your presence.
The End>>
" ( I was in praise in front of the Throne with just Me and>> God and I was dancing like crazy - as if no one was there>> but me and Him - no one judging my moves, and no>> self-conteousness about being fat or jiggling, like I have>> here on earth!)>"
>>> Poem Number 2>>>>
O the throne of God;>>
Who can imagine it's greatness?>>
What honour it would be to house the King of Kings!>>
His glory to blaze through me->>
What am I made of? Gold, Silver, Wood?>>
What could hold up His Majesty?>>
How heavy is God?>>
His presence is so weighty that I cannot get up off the floor!>>
So, how can mere matter hold the greatness of our God?>>>>
Is My throne a cradle in a manger?>>
Is it on a cross where I am to rest?>>
No! I am at the right hand of God, seated there>> forevermore!>>
Seated on the Mercy of God
America America America
If you voted for Obama then you're obviously quite happy.
I have a nephew in London who, like many outside the US has a negative (understatement) opinion of my beloved nation. Yes, he was born here, but has been in the UK for many years. Well, he's not just happy about the outcome - he's now proud to be an American.
That gives me some cause to be less disappointed in my fellow Americans. I care deeply for this nephew of mine and long for him to find his homeland a place to honor.
Perhaps our nation's popularity among those who have in past years called her everything but children of God will be improved by the choice made the other day.
As I was posturing myself to think along those lines however, I recall a warning from Jesus. Selah this in the balance of what I just noted.
Luke 6:26 - Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for so did their fathers to the false prophets. Is it more important for our nation be popular or to be strong and do what is right when other nations do not?
This is a very odd time. Now more than ever, we must pray for our leaders to be filled with wisdom from God.
And we must be filled again with love from God and for everyone who doesn't see what we see. It's His Love and His Joy that will make the real changes needed.
time now 7:04 - my birthday
Huckabee for President 2012
I have a nephew in London who, like many outside the US has a negative (understatement) opinion of my beloved nation. Yes, he was born here, but has been in the UK for many years. Well, he's not just happy about the outcome - he's now proud to be an American.
That gives me some cause to be less disappointed in my fellow Americans. I care deeply for this nephew of mine and long for him to find his homeland a place to honor.
Perhaps our nation's popularity among those who have in past years called her everything but children of God will be improved by the choice made the other day.
As I was posturing myself to think along those lines however, I recall a warning from Jesus. Selah this in the balance of what I just noted.
Luke 6:26 - Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for so did their fathers to the false prophets. Is it more important for our nation be popular or to be strong and do what is right when other nations do not?
This is a very odd time. Now more than ever, we must pray for our leaders to be filled with wisdom from God.
And we must be filled again with love from God and for everyone who doesn't see what we see. It's His Love and His Joy that will make the real changes needed.
time now 7:04 - my birthday
Huckabee for President 2012
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