Standing on the Promises

Standing on the Promises

1. Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
through eternal ages let his praises ring;
glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
standing on the promises of God.

Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of Christ my Savior;
standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.

2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
by the living Word of God I shall prevail,
standing on the promises of God.

3. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
bound to him eternally by Love's strong cord,
overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword,
standing on the promises of God.

4. Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
listening every moment to the Spirit's call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
standing on the promises of God.

 

I haven't heard this hymn [song] in quite some time.. I wonder if churches still sing the old song. This particular song speaks of God's promises... His Word... The Bible... What better place to find words of encouragement or wisdom during life's storms of doubt and fear... But the Bible... God's Word.

God's Word is His promises to us for any situation or circumstance we may face. His Word is true and stands for all eternity:

"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless... 2 Samuel 22:31a

God promises a way of escape when we feel there is no way out:

"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23

His word is powerful to save a lost and dying world. It can change a life and bring deliverance to the fallen soul:

"This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." 1 John 4:10 [1 John 2:1]

His Word is more real then a rabbit you may pull out of a hat hoping to find good words for the day...Then signs in the clouds or wisdom from a friend with good intentions.

Yes, I'm singing this song to remind me that my rest comes in the Words of God's truth; the Bible... the anointed scriptures... the beautiful love letters written just for us. Something tangible to grasp knowing it will not change with the winds of time.

When I'm seeking for answers I'm looking for something that is unmovable, constant, rooted and stable. Something that is steadfast, uncompromising and unwavering. I don't have the energy to be on some emotional roller-coaster, wondering if my zodiac sign or quote of the day will suffice for what I need!!

I need Jesus! I need His words of love to sooth a broken heart or a wounded spirit or to give me hope for tomorrow... I need His words... His words of truth.

'For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.' Jeremiah 29:11
'And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.' Philippians 4:19
'No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.' Romans 8:37-39

Worries of tomorrow... Life, our life, my life may be rough, at times, but we have peace in God that He cares and will meet our needs, however they will come. His promise of a future and hope NOT disaster. I know in His word he will take care of my every need no matter how overwhelming life circumstance can be, victory is ours, saith the LORD!! We just read it in the scriptures above... how can we not believe? Yes, I believe! I believe in the Word of God! It is for me, for you and all those that believe. God's promises will NEVER fail... His love is NEVER ending... His mercy is great EVERY morning... I'm truly thankful for His word today... His words of promise, overcoming daily with His word.

I'm standing on the promises of God!!

His word alone... tangible, strong, unshakable and fixed...

Sassy's Last Day...

Sunday, June 15th, was a very stressful, emotional, and exhausting day. Our little mutt, Ms. Sassy had to be put to sleep, she had been with us for 17 years. She had been ill for quite some time and we knew her time was getting close. It had only been in the last couple months that she seemed to have been getting worse. With our financial hardships we were unable to do the test (that would cost us an enormous amount of money) to 'dignose' the issues going on in her feeble body.

We babied her and tried to make her comfortable in the last stages of her life, but when is was evident that life was just seeping out of your little body, I had to take her in....

If you have never had to put a dog down, it is the most horrible and heart breaking thing to do... This was our second time doing it (we had a chocolate Lab, 10 years ago, that was 12 1/2 years old we put down) and it didn't make it any easier. I was such a mess I couldn't even speak to the vet over the phone about bringing her in... I called my husband who had just left to work and emotionally fell apart. He was horribly saddened he was not and could not be with us to do this very thing.

Once I gained some composer I made my son, Sean, come with me and Julian came along as well. As soon as we walked in the people at the vet were extremely kind to us and very comforting... they put us in a room and we loved on Sassy... She would just look at us and not move her little body... Julian was a mess.

I knew it probably wasn't a good idea to have my 9 year old in the room with us, but I was torn whether to have him experience this in his life or be sheltered from it. In the end he stayed with us and was emotionally frazzled... The Dr. examined her and told us, it was time... she lived a long good life, I was in tears. I knew Sassy was suffering and this was the kindest thing could do for her, but it still was so hard for me. My heart broke into a million pieces, Julian's little heart was shattered and Sean couldn't keep the tears from falling. We were all heart-sick...

As soon as Sassy was no longer with us, we just held each other and cried big sobs of tears... I wished my husband was with us and I was sad Cynthia was at work and not able to be with us as well. :((( So, so sad indeed.

After we said our good-byes we came home to two beautiful girls waiting for us... They wagged their tails and came to our feet with all the loyalty and love dogs have for their owners. I am thankful they were here to soften our broken hearts but I really think they knew something was different. Julian couldn't get over the fact that the dogs knew we left with Sassy and came home without her... he made himself sick over this. 

We really had a hard time the rest of the day... Our emotions were over the top and we couldn't stop crying.. It was draining and exhausting. I knew in my mind once everyone got a good nights rest, everyone would feel better. And as the days go by our two girls have made our days better and easier.

I'm thankful for my little family and the bond we have created within our little core. I count this as a blessing from the LORD; another manifestation of God's wonderful mercy and grace working in our lives.  

First Day of Summer 2012

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Yesterday was Julians last day of school, which makes today feel like a Saturday. I turned on the radio expecting for Kids and Company to come on but of course it did not because today is FRIDAY. So what is planned for today with a 9 1/2 year old? Nothing, absolutely nothing... It has been an absolutely beautiful lazy day.
The weather is lovely and the house is quiet (no preschoolers today). My heart feels good and revived in the LORD... He woke me up this morning with renewed life.

Not because my bank account is full
Not because I'm able to meet our bills
not because my children are serving Christ
Not because my husband has a fantastic job
Not because I'm healthy...

But because I know who I am, who I serve, who I love, and who I once was. God has been at work and many lives have come to know Him because of His mighty acts and the healing He has done. For that I am very thankful... Sometimes I feel completely unworthy of such a merciful God, but I know His love is greater then my failures and faults.
I've realized that the struggles of my life are not from Him but from the prince of this world... He has brought on sickness and pain. Struggles and hurts. Heaviness and burdens...
We need to remember that our God is for us and not against us... He has promised new life and freedom from our burdens and pain. He is a God of goodness and wishes for us to worship and love Him with all our heart, mind and soul. He wouldn't place unsettling burdens on us to distract us from what is really purposed in our lives.

I am persuaded that nothing could separate me from the love of God, nothing.
Be encouraged my friends and trust in the mighty God, Jesus Christ. He will meet those bills, He will save your children, family and friends, He will bless your job or give you something better, He will heal the sick body and help you get through those rough areas in your life. Our God is a God of purpose and not a God of destruction... If He has brought you this far, He will bring you the rest of the way.
In Christ name, Jesus... We are victorious!

Mobile Blogging

I just figured out how to mobile blog. I'm super duper excited, seriously! I have almost become Mobile (Android) dependent. I do just about everything through or with my phone. From taking pictures, editing them, FBing, and so much more (with all the apps we are able to down load) besides texting, messaging and actually using it as a phone (which I do not do often, unless It's business).
Actually, it is quite scary what life has become through the world of phones. I can google, YouTube, email,  blog and even do business transactions through this little device that I hold securely in both my hands as I thumb type. it definitively is a wonder.

But as I do this and realize the power I hold in this little device... It brings me back to the one who holds all power. A power more fulfilling then this Android could ever do to my life. Sure it's convenient and very helpful, but doesn't compare to holding a Bible in my hands and reading such moving and powerful words of life as the tears fall on the pages. And it doesn't compare to hearing anointed words of encouragement over the pulpit as the preacher speaks. And it certainly doesn't compare to the worship that fills my soul as I hear anointed singers sing their hearts out to our wonderful Savior.

I'll be back to speak more along these lines later because, now,  I am just so excited to be able to post through my mobile device.
Be blessed today my friends and don't forget there is a real God that is smarter, wiser and definitely more caring then our hand held fun.

Celebrate Earth Day.

This is how we save the earth...
One child (soul) at a time.
 ♪♫ Jesus loves the little children... ♫♪

My birthday, April 8th

April 8th was my birthday, I turned 45 and I feel 45, lol. I have been completely focused with the many responsibilities that have fallen into my lap that I have made no time for me. I'm O.K. with that, it comes with the territory... Great success doesn't come by sitting and waiting for the next person to make it happen and it doesn't come by feeling sorry for yourself over all the hard struggles that need to be endured. Aside all that, for this is not what this post is all about, Danny and I decided my birthday weekend would be a good excuse to head out of town, at least for one day. Saturday was really our only day because this year my birthday fell on Easter Sunday.
Not only was it Easter Sunday, it was also our churches 11th anniversary celebration with Elder Young coming to preach our anniversary message.
So here we go early Saturday morning together in Sissy's Jeep, South. Danny didn't sleep all that much the night before, looking and planning on line at all the possibilities we had on very limited funds. But as always God in His tenderness helped us find a way to enjoy US time.
We headed toward the ocean... My favorite of all favorite places to be... Near the great openness of Gods amazing power. I could sit for hours on a rock listening to the crashing of the waves against the shore. The night before, my husband made it sound like we were going to head up toward grassvalley and eat at some nice place. Something he thoroughly enjoys; taking me out to eat *sigh* I love when he does, but that is not at the top of my list of favorite things to do... I expressed that I would really like it if we could go to the ocean.... His response, "Too far away and we can't afford it."
So when we headed toward the ocean, the next morning, I was one happy lady.
It was the perfect day; beautiful weather, hardly any traffic, peaceful, and calm. We ended up at Point Reyes National Sea Shore Lighthouse. We spent $5. Riding the shuttle buss to different post for the day... The best part, of course, was the lighthouse... Only 300+ steps down the mountain (that meant we would have to go UP 300+ STEPS to get back to where the buss was). Oh, but it was all the worth it, going down AND coming up!

I had a wonderful time with my husband along the beach, seeing the sea lions sunning on the shore lines (from a distance of course) and exploring the lighthouse. We even spotted a whale heading North! It was fabulous!! The weather was breathtaking!! Danny had packed us a lunch, snack and waters that held us through out the day. I am blessed to have such a man... As long as I have him we will never go without because food is number one on his  priority list ,-] I absolutely love him!
As we headed home it became apparent that a migraine was taking place... Maybe the hike was to much for me or the rough ride of the jeep... Whatever the reason, I began to get sick :( Danny was very understanding and didn't hesitate to quickly bring me home. We had a great day together and some wonderful time alone.

So here is a picture of the lighthouse in all its glory. I used the PicsArt app on my Android. I love PicsArt, it not only enables you to use a filter Or effects of some kind, but let's you add graphics, different text font, along with cropping, silly stickers, clip art, frames and such.

Because of a thoughtful husband, we made time to get away from all the whirlwind going on around us and I'm glad we took that one special day.

Instagram

I have now joined the ranks of Instagram-ing, if that is a word.

Since they have opened it up to Android users.
I have found that my Android takes better pictures then my trusty old camera, (I really need to buy me a new camera, It's just not a priority at this time) and having my phone on hand at every opportunity is more beneficial. Working with preschoolers I have many wonderful moments of getting great shots of those Kodak moments.
This photo I took of one of my preschoolers doll, while patting her back at nap time, is one of my favorites (the photo is one of my fav). It was a rainy day and all the children were snuggled deep within their blankets. The music droned on quietly and the rain hit against the sliding glass door... Beautiful! I began to dose myself and noticed the fairy, lying there waiting for its owner to wakeup and play. I took its picture and told the fairy she had to nap as well and not dare wake these energetic children that needed their afternoon naps.I know I'd sure would love to snuggle down on days like this...
Thank you instagram for letting me share my thoughts through pictures *sigh*

I love it.

National Coffeine Awareness MONTH

National Caffeine Awareness Month

Yes... It is Caffeine Awareness Month... Sadly I have to say that 'CoFfEe' is my worst enemy, but I cannot live without it. My plan was to post everyday about my favorite drink, but as you can all ready see (it being the 13th of March) it didn't happen. 

For one; running my own business keeps my head quite full of 'stuff' that at times I seriously think it is spilling out of my ears (extremely overwhelming). That I cannot think straight enough to blog, get on Facebook or anything for that matter, it makes me quite sad, because blogging is relaxing to me. 

Second; we have encountered some obstacles that have become quite overwhelming to me with no resolve in the foreseeable future. TRUST IN THE LORD; *sigh* trusting has become extremely real to me through these circumstances, all I can do is pray.

Anyhow... getting back to what this month is all about - COFFEE!! - Oh wait, it's caffeine awareness, not just coffee, lol.   

Food Group?

Caffeine is in many foods and drinks as we know... tea, chocolate, soft drinks, ice-cream (if it is chocolate or coffee), wight loss pills, pain relievers, energy water (yes, believe it or not - read the labels '-]), frozen yogurt, energy drinks, hot coco, Snapple, and of course what we know... coffee - brewed/instant, decaf, latte, cappuccino, espresso, Starbucks tea, and so on and so forth.... #WHEW!!!

L♥ve

I did not like or even have a taste for coffee until my late 30s. As a matter of fact there were many in our social group that would razz me about not drinking coffee when everyone else was drinking the nasty, strong stuff. Well, I didn't think it was all that important and I didn't feel that I needed it for anything. And I definitely despised 'coffee breath'! Well here I am in my 40s and drinking coffee. Not only do I drink the strong, nasty, 'TASTY' stuff, but I love it as well, lol.. Mind you, I still do not like coffee breath, but everything else I love. The smell, the warmth, the colors (reasons my kitchen is done in coffee - colors)... mmmm...

L♥ve, L♥ve, L♥ve it!!!    

 

Good cup of Java '-]