Intelligent Life Forms

From 6/20/11:

"That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God."

- Colossians 1:10

Consider reading:

Streams in the Desert by Mrs. Charles Cowman

My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers

"Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge."

- Proverbs 18:15

From 6/22/11:

"Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent."

- Proverbs 17:28

(buh ah ah hahaha - Proverbs cracks me up!)

From 6/23/11:

"Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things."

- 2 Timothy 2:7

My Thoughts:

Do you think we are like a constant running reel of comedic outtakes for the One Most High? Do you think we are his Steve Martin or Jeff Foxworthy? Do you think he goes, "Oh really?" Or the pop culture overused, "Seriously?"

Do you think He finds us as intelligent as we think we are? I mean, my kids are brilliant but they pull some really dumb stunts. Poor guy. It's not like He can just shake His head and say, "They get that from their mother's side of the family!"

I'm amusing myself today.

So yesterday my Granddaddy May experienced what they are now calling a mini-stroke. He is currently in ICU in Nacogdoches, TX. They think he's going to be okay but he is in the hospital for at least a week and then they'll run another CAT scan. Continued prayers are appreciated. Include my Grandma too please, his wife of over 60 years.

Father, one day at a time. I trust You. I rely on You. Continue to give me Your peace and patience in Your Presence.

Blessings y'all!

Lesa

Direct Line

From 6/16/11:

"Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

- Proverbs 16:24

Books to look into reading:

Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes

The One Year Great Songs of Faith

The One Year Book of Personal Prayer

"God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called."

by Shannon Ethridge, Completely His

From 6/18/11:

"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."

- Philippians 4:13

** Current Thoughts:

These are some of my favorite words from the Bible and from others. I am so glad I decided to keep a running journal / faithbook of my daily readings and passages. I have since bought all three of the suggested books.

It is kind of funny that I am currently reading the Disciplines of a Godly Woman. The author isn't my favorite. She and I are not like-minded and unfortunately I had read another essay she had written in a different source that I did not appreciate at all. However, I am very much enjoying the discipline concepts she sets before me and even though I tend to skim her dialogue and create my own reasoning, I am finding the book thought provoking and a great aide to me in my attempt at Christian growth.

I've been praying a lot for the following (join me if you wish):

- Encouragement for my sister Keli

- Relief of pain and anxiety for my mom's cousin Reggie (terminal cancer)

- Comfort and strength for Reggie's wife Machele (who also just lost her father)

- My cousin Courtney who is back at TIRR for more therapies

- Vacation Bible School

- Brian and Rachel Peacock (our new youth minister and his wifey - house hunting, smooth transition)

- Delivery from my sin of overeating (yep, it's for real) and my love of food (grrrr)

- Our new family budget

- Mark and the kids' health and safety

Father, I love my direct line to You. Thank You that my days can begin in Your Presence and that I am more and more calling on You to walk beside me all day long.

Blessings Y'all!

Lesa

Remodel Job

From 6/16/11:

"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."

- Psalm 32:8

"With most remodeling jobs, it's necessary to make a mess before the job looks good enough."

- The Simple Life by Wanda Brunstetter

"Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city."

- Proverbs 16:32

"Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed."

- Proverbs 16:3

"When people's lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them."

- Proverbs 16:7

** I tell you what the Lord has been doing a complete overhaul on my heart over the passed year or so. Daily visits with Him have transformed my thinking, my living, my heart. Talk about a remodel job. Every time my thoughts adjust to see someone as God would or to seek His will or for Him to be glorified in something I do, I feel the difference. I feel His pull ... as if He is the compass magnet pulling my thoughts to where they should be.

There is still much work to be done. Like rotted boards or rusted metal there is still damaged parts that need to be repaired or replaced. But over all I think this remodel job is going well.

Father, continue to patch me back together and keep reminding me to listen to the sound of Your voice.

If you have time and need some honey for your heart, check out the following link I compiled this month:

http://grandjunctionchurch.org/ladies/ladiespage0312.pdf

Blessings y'all!