God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in times of trouble. Psalms 46:1
The alarm sounds, and my feet hit the floor as I groan at what is before me. It’s time to get my three children up and ready for school. As the morning progresses, and we get ready to run out the door, the chaos escalates. One has on no shoes and another is still brushing her hair. I know that you mothers can relate to this moment. Frustration rises and I feel as if a fuse is about to blow! I don’t understand why it has to be chaotic. Suddenly, as I rushed around, I recalled a certain verse that teaches me to yell “help” in times of trouble. Instead of yelling at the kids I called, “Help me, Lord“. I felt such a calming sensation of peace come over me. We survived the chaos and none of us blew a fuse!
God is our ever present help in times of trouble no matter what the situation is. He is concerned with helping me get the kids to school: no need to get frustrated. Often times we only look to God for help in what we consider big issues or problems. Be encouraged that God is concerned with even our smallest frustration.
Dear Lord,
Thank you that we are blessed with life. May we learn to call on you in all situations. Help us Lord, through our daily routines of life. In Jesus name, Amen
Thursday, September 25, 2008
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A great wall!
Taken from Promise of God stories online. Someone e-mailed this to me and I thought it was good to share on the blog. It is not my writing, the author is unknown.
During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific Island. The fighting had been intense, and in the smoke and the crossfire he had lost touch with his comrades.
During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific Island. The fighting had been intense, and in the smoke and the crossfire he had lost touch with his comrades.
Alone in the jungle, he could hear enemy soldiers coming in his direction. Scrambling for cover, he found his way up a high ridge to several small caves in the rock. Quickly he crawled inside one of the caves. Although safe for the moment, he realized that once the enemy soldiers looking for him swept up the ridge, they would quickly search all the caves and he would be killed.
As he waited, he prayed, "Lord, if it be your will, please protect me. Whatever your will though, I love you and trust you. Amen."
After praying, he lay quietly listening to the enemy begin to draw close. He thought, "Well, I guess the Lord isn't going to help me out of this one.." Then he saw a spider begin to build a web over the front of his cave.
As he watched, listening to the enemy searching for him all the while, the spider layered strand after strand of web across the opening of the cave.
"Ha, he thought. "What I need is a brick wall and what the Lord has sent me is a spider web. God does have a sense of humor."
As the enemy drew closer he watched from the darkness of his hideout and could see them searching one cave after another. As they came to his, he got ready to make his last stand. To his amazement, however, after glancing in the direction of his cave, they moved on. Suddenly, he realized that with the spider web over the entrance, his cave looked as if no one had entered for quite a while. "Lord, forgive me," prayed the young man. "I had forgotten that in you a spider's web is stronger than a brick wall."
We all face times of great trouble. When we do, it is so easy to forget the victories that God would work in our lives, sometimes in the most surprising ways. As the great leader, Nehemiah, reminded the people of Israel when they faced the task of rebuilding Jerusalem, "In God we will have success!" [Nehemiah 2:20]
Remember: Whatever is happening in your life, with God, a mere spider's web can become a brick wall of protection. Believe He is with you always. Just speak His name through Jesus His son, and you will see His great power and love for you.
Source UnknownMonday, September 15, 2008
Fun Blog!
Let's have some fun conversation with this blog.
Fall is just around the corner and with it comes great change. The trees change colors and the leaves start to fall.
Here is my question to you:
Would you like to be the first leaf to fall from the tree or the last?
Give this some thought and write me back.
I'll share my thoughts later!
Blessings,
Lesia
Fall is just around the corner and with it comes great change. The trees change colors and the leaves start to fall.
Here is my question to you:
Would you like to be the first leaf to fall from the tree or the last?
Give this some thought and write me back.
I'll share my thoughts later!
Blessings,
Lesia
Monday, September 1, 2008
What are your eyes on?
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2
This summer I acquired a new enemy! It is a large, gray, square box that sits in the midst of our family room. It seems to be constantly making noise and voicing its opinions. It is called the television! Over the summer, I became intensely aggravated with the TV as my children became heavily influenced by this box like never before! The kids developed what I call the sit and stare mindset. They want to sit and stare at a box playing some of the most ridiculous cartoons I have ever heard of. At times I would never know they were with me unless they were hungry or fighting over the remote control. I quickly stepped in and declared war with the TV! I gained control over the TV and I have turned it off this summer more times than I can count. I have forbidden shows, cartoons, and I have put the TV in time out and unplugged it.
I have tried to encourage my children that there are better things in life to do than sit in front of the TV. As I forged through this battle with my children, I thought about how adults can be found acting like children over the TV. Many adults stay tuned in to the latest shows. I know of women who faithfully plan to watch TV and often set the timer to record their favorite soap opera, or sitcom while they are away. I say this is ridiculous! How many times do you sit at the TV with your eyes fixed on something that has no benefit to you or your future life? I am not saying that all TV is bad; however I am challenging you to check your time and what you are allowing to enter your mind.
In the word, God tells us very clearly to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and the Perfector of our faith. It is very hard to fix our eyes on Jesus when they are fixed on the TV all the time. Our conversation revolves around what we see and hear on TV. Our thoughts ponder the latest soap opera, movie or saga on TV. At this time, there are some of the most ridiculous shows on TV that do not line up with Christian values and yet they get high ratings. How good can this be for us? If God is the Creator, and He is, of the universe then why not fix our eyes on something that can encourage and benefit us. We may be in the prime time of our life with our greatest season ever and miss it because we are too captivated by the square box in the family room, and not the square book called the BIBLE.
There is nothing wrong with watching some TV while you relax, but when the TV is going 12 hours a day, it is time to unplug! (You will not find it playing like that in my house) This may step on toes or seem a little unfair, but we must face the truth! It is so unfair that we are often captivated by a square box TV, instead of Jesus. Think of how many evenings we have all wasted flipping channels trying to find something to watch. We finish out the evening feeling as if we wasted our time and accomplished nothing. There are so many things we could do instead of watch TV. We could spend quality time praying, reading the Bible, listening to worship music, and enjoying peace and quite. We could read a book or find something creative to do, play games with the children or talk to our husband. We could even get real practical and clean house, cook supper, exercise, meet a friend, or just do something productive in life! As Christians we should try to be more like Jesus instead of what Hollywood pushes at us through the tube! We will never grasp what Jesus is like if we do not spend time with Him instead of the TV!
I challenge you to turn the TV off! Fix your eyes on Jesus for a day or an afternoon. Enjoy the quietness for a change. You may really hear God speak!! Would that not be great? Truth is, He is trying to speak and get your attention already. He is trying to perfect your walk; however, you may be too busy in front of the TV to pay attention. It is time to TURN THE TV OFF!
This summer I acquired a new enemy! It is a large, gray, square box that sits in the midst of our family room. It seems to be constantly making noise and voicing its opinions. It is called the television! Over the summer, I became intensely aggravated with the TV as my children became heavily influenced by this box like never before! The kids developed what I call the sit and stare mindset. They want to sit and stare at a box playing some of the most ridiculous cartoons I have ever heard of. At times I would never know they were with me unless they were hungry or fighting over the remote control. I quickly stepped in and declared war with the TV! I gained control over the TV and I have turned it off this summer more times than I can count. I have forbidden shows, cartoons, and I have put the TV in time out and unplugged it.
I have tried to encourage my children that there are better things in life to do than sit in front of the TV. As I forged through this battle with my children, I thought about how adults can be found acting like children over the TV. Many adults stay tuned in to the latest shows. I know of women who faithfully plan to watch TV and often set the timer to record their favorite soap opera, or sitcom while they are away. I say this is ridiculous! How many times do you sit at the TV with your eyes fixed on something that has no benefit to you or your future life? I am not saying that all TV is bad; however I am challenging you to check your time and what you are allowing to enter your mind.
In the word, God tells us very clearly to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and the Perfector of our faith. It is very hard to fix our eyes on Jesus when they are fixed on the TV all the time. Our conversation revolves around what we see and hear on TV. Our thoughts ponder the latest soap opera, movie or saga on TV. At this time, there are some of the most ridiculous shows on TV that do not line up with Christian values and yet they get high ratings. How good can this be for us? If God is the Creator, and He is, of the universe then why not fix our eyes on something that can encourage and benefit us. We may be in the prime time of our life with our greatest season ever and miss it because we are too captivated by the square box in the family room, and not the square book called the BIBLE.
There is nothing wrong with watching some TV while you relax, but when the TV is going 12 hours a day, it is time to unplug! (You will not find it playing like that in my house) This may step on toes or seem a little unfair, but we must face the truth! It is so unfair that we are often captivated by a square box TV, instead of Jesus. Think of how many evenings we have all wasted flipping channels trying to find something to watch. We finish out the evening feeling as if we wasted our time and accomplished nothing. There are so many things we could do instead of watch TV. We could spend quality time praying, reading the Bible, listening to worship music, and enjoying peace and quite. We could read a book or find something creative to do, play games with the children or talk to our husband. We could even get real practical and clean house, cook supper, exercise, meet a friend, or just do something productive in life! As Christians we should try to be more like Jesus instead of what Hollywood pushes at us through the tube! We will never grasp what Jesus is like if we do not spend time with Him instead of the TV!
I challenge you to turn the TV off! Fix your eyes on Jesus for a day or an afternoon. Enjoy the quietness for a change. You may really hear God speak!! Would that not be great? Truth is, He is trying to speak and get your attention already. He is trying to perfect your walk; however, you may be too busy in front of the TV to pay attention. It is time to TURN THE TV OFF!
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