Ephesians 5:1-2
1 THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father].
2 And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a slain offering and sacrifice to God [for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
I am so excited to be copying my Father. To be able to walk in His love, and to minister to others and have them minister to me is so awesome.
I want to be a sweet fragrance to Him, and to those around me. He is my everything. I stand in awe at all the wonderful blessings He has given me. He is no respecter of persons, what He does for me, He will do for you as well.
Have a most blessed day!
Joy
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Keys
Matthew 16:19
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
I am learning to understand more each day about kingdom principles. It is awesome when a person begins to understand that we can bind things here on earth and have them bound in heaven as well. I believe when we bind something then that thing can's come back and haunt us again. When we loose good things into our life, then those things are loosed in heaven as well.
Praise the Lord!
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
I am learning to understand more each day about kingdom principles. It is awesome when a person begins to understand that we can bind things here on earth and have them bound in heaven as well. I believe when we bind something then that thing can's come back and haunt us again. When we loose good things into our life, then those things are loosed in heaven as well.
Praise the Lord!
Monday, September 24, 2007
WOW!
Greetings,
I spent the last 5 days at an Aglow conference in Seattle. Aglow is an international Christian women's group with women ministering to each other. We are in 169 nations. At the conference we had women from 138 nations represented. There was about 9,000 women, some men and children worshiping and praising the Lord. We had dynamic speakers, Lou Engle, Chuck Pierce, Barbara Yoder, Che Ahn, Robert Stearns, Ron Kenoly, Jane Hansen and many others. It was an awesome experience to hear theses vessels of the Lord bring messages to us about what the Word says for this day.
God is stirring up the slumbering Christians. He is getting ready to do something BIG, I am so grateful He chose me to be a part of it. How about you? Are you ready to be a part of the greatest revival to sweep this land? I am excited to see what God is going to do. If all the women take back to their countries, states and churches the Spirit of the Holy Ghost that was at that meeting in Seattle, this world is in for a mighty sweep of the FIRE of the Holy Ghost.
Praise the Lord!
God Bless you!
Joy
I spent the last 5 days at an Aglow conference in Seattle. Aglow is an international Christian women's group with women ministering to each other. We are in 169 nations. At the conference we had women from 138 nations represented. There was about 9,000 women, some men and children worshiping and praising the Lord. We had dynamic speakers, Lou Engle, Chuck Pierce, Barbara Yoder, Che Ahn, Robert Stearns, Ron Kenoly, Jane Hansen and many others. It was an awesome experience to hear theses vessels of the Lord bring messages to us about what the Word says for this day.
God is stirring up the slumbering Christians. He is getting ready to do something BIG, I am so grateful He chose me to be a part of it. How about you? Are you ready to be a part of the greatest revival to sweep this land? I am excited to see what God is going to do. If all the women take back to their countries, states and churches the Spirit of the Holy Ghost that was at that meeting in Seattle, this world is in for a mighty sweep of the FIRE of the Holy Ghost.
Praise the Lord!
God Bless you!
Joy
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Right on Time God!
Good morning,
It is a beautiful day here, the sun is shinning, it is a cool 48, forecast is for rain showers, we will see.
Sometimes I don't know what to write, so I write what is in my heart at that moment. It is interesting the number of emails I get letting me know that what I wrote was very much needed by one or more persons. Thank you for sharing with me. Thank you also for keeping me in your prayers, I really appreciate that.
God is so good. He never fails, He is always right on time.
Psalms 50:23
He who brings an offering of praise and thanksgiving honors and glorifies Me; and he who orders his way aright [who prepares the way that I may show him], to him I will demonstrate the salvation of God.
Most people when they begin to cook use a recipes book to know how to make the cake or whatever they want to make. Contractor's use blueprints to know how to build the house or buildings; mechanics use a auto manual to know how to work on a car, I think you get the picture; God gave us His Word so we would know how to live a victorious Christian life and live in health, strength and prosperity. I don't know about you, but I need to spend more time in the Book of all Books. It is my instruction manual on how to live life!
May God Bless You Today!
Joy
It is a beautiful day here, the sun is shinning, it is a cool 48, forecast is for rain showers, we will see.
Sometimes I don't know what to write, so I write what is in my heart at that moment. It is interesting the number of emails I get letting me know that what I wrote was very much needed by one or more persons. Thank you for sharing with me. Thank you also for keeping me in your prayers, I really appreciate that.
God is so good. He never fails, He is always right on time.
Psalms 50:23
He who brings an offering of praise and thanksgiving honors and glorifies Me; and he who orders his way aright [who prepares the way that I may show him], to him I will demonstrate the salvation of God.
Most people when they begin to cook use a recipes book to know how to make the cake or whatever they want to make. Contractor's use blueprints to know how to build the house or buildings; mechanics use a auto manual to know how to work on a car, I think you get the picture; God gave us His Word so we would know how to live a victorious Christian life and live in health, strength and prosperity. I don't know about you, but I need to spend more time in the Book of all Books. It is my instruction manual on how to live life!
May God Bless You Today!
Joy
Monday, September 17, 2007
He is my everything!
Good morning,
It is a rainy, fall day here this morning. When I got out of church last night it was raining. I know I am not a native duck (born in Oregon), but I enjoy the rain for the most part. So I just stood out in it for a moment and just felt the freshness on my face; and smelt the newness of it in the air.
I give God all praise, honor and glory this morning. He is my strength, my redeemer, my song in the midnight hours, my hope for the future, my source of all comfort, I could go on and on, with all the things my Lord is to me. As my mom used to say "He is my everything". I just need to grasp that and understand it with my whole heart and mind.
Psalms 143:10
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Have a super day!
Joy
It is a rainy, fall day here this morning. When I got out of church last night it was raining. I know I am not a native duck (born in Oregon), but I enjoy the rain for the most part. So I just stood out in it for a moment and just felt the freshness on my face; and smelt the newness of it in the air.
I give God all praise, honor and glory this morning. He is my strength, my redeemer, my song in the midnight hours, my hope for the future, my source of all comfort, I could go on and on, with all the things my Lord is to me. As my mom used to say "He is my everything". I just need to grasp that and understand it with my whole heart and mind.
Psalms 143:10
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Have a super day!
Joy
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Grace and Glory!
Greetings,
It is another beautiful day here on the farm. Cool enough to use the furnace, but still a glorious day.
Proverbs 8:35
For those whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
I am so thankful I found the Lord at an early age. He has been my constant companion, even at times when I didn't feel Him. He was always there.
Praise His Holy Name!
Psalms 84:11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
I will walk in grace and glory. I am expecting great things from God, as He is expecting great things from me.
God's grace and glory be on you today!
Joy
It is another beautiful day here on the farm. Cool enough to use the furnace, but still a glorious day.
Proverbs 8:35
For those whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
I am so thankful I found the Lord at an early age. He has been my constant companion, even at times when I didn't feel Him. He was always there.
Praise His Holy Name!
Psalms 84:11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
I will walk in grace and glory. I am expecting great things from God, as He is expecting great things from me.
God's grace and glory be on you today!
Joy
Friday, September 14, 2007
Comforting Others!
It is a wonderful, crisp fall day here on the farm. I have a fountain just outside my bedroom window, listening to the water falling is restful. When I hear it I think of the "Living waters." Jesus is my living water.
I got several responses back on yesterday's devotional, seems like grandmothers or mothers can relate to each other on wanting more for their children and grandchildren. We will just have to agree to uphold them in prayer and watch God do a wonderful work in their lives.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (Amplified Bible)
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy (pity and mercy) and the God [Who is the Source] of every comfort (consolation and encouragement),
4 Who comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may also be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we ourselves are comforted (consoled and encouraged) by God.
When we go thru a trial or sickness or financial difficulties and the Lord has brought us out of that situation, we are not to keep it to ourselves, but pray and ask the Lord who is going thru what you have gone thru and then minister to that person God lays on your heart. Whether it is just praying for them, sending them a card, calling them or email them. I believe God will put someone in your mind who needs encouraged, be ready to comfort them as Jesus has comforted you.
Joy
I got several responses back on yesterday's devotional, seems like grandmothers or mothers can relate to each other on wanting more for their children and grandchildren. We will just have to agree to uphold them in prayer and watch God do a wonderful work in their lives.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (Amplified Bible)
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy (pity and mercy) and the God [Who is the Source] of every comfort (consolation and encouragement),
4 Who comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may also be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we ourselves are comforted (consoled and encouraged) by God.
When we go thru a trial or sickness or financial difficulties and the Lord has brought us out of that situation, we are not to keep it to ourselves, but pray and ask the Lord who is going thru what you have gone thru and then minister to that person God lays on your heart. Whether it is just praying for them, sending them a card, calling them or email them. I believe God will put someone in your mind who needs encouraged, be ready to comfort them as Jesus has comforted you.
Joy
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