GOD'S WILL & HIS SOVEREIGNTY...I'M LOVIN' IT!

Pastor Scott Littlefield explained in great detail God's will: The way I understand it is this: God's will is split into 2 categories: sovereign will and His un-revealed (?) will. God has a grand scheme for what will happen & can make what He wants to happen, happen: (that is God's Sovereignty) . 


To accomplished His overall will, good things happen to people to bring his plan into fruition, but sometimes He allows (bad) things to happen to accomplish his goal..like Jesus being crucified so brutally. God was heartbroken to have to do it, but it was necessary to accomplish His will (plan). 


We have the choice to accept & do God's will whether we understand it or not, or the choice to not obey God's will. If you live outside of obedience you will not dwell w/ God eternally. 


What a key piece of the puzzle I have never completely understood. I'm happy to say I'm in a place where I welcome and beg for God's sovereignty...Lord knows I've made several bad choices, and it was bad choice after bad choice until I was flabbergasted and ready to check out. 


YET, when I allowed God to rule my world, he graciously brought me to this wonderful place in my life w/ Him, and Ray, and my loved ones! 


I am really seeing and feeling the power of God in my life. He's changing my past identity into a creative, loyal, thriving, & joyous identity. Every day I recognize God doing things for me...aliening things in my favor...even if I don't at first recognize His orchestrated moves. Oftentimes, instantaneously I feel and hear God talking to me with what some would consider random luck, or coincidence. I know there is no haphazard actions taken by God. He knows exactly what He's doing, even when I don't. I'm coming to understand and accept (and sometimes be very glad about) His will and plan for my life and overjoyed that He loves me so much he blesses  me with wonderful things in  my life.

GOD LOVES ME, GOD LOVES YOU, AND HE WANTS TO BLESS US WITH ALL THE BLESSINGS HE HAS PLANNED ON GIVING US...BUT WE HAVE TO BELIEVE IN HIM AND JESUS, AND NEVER DENY HIM...I'M IN IT FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND BEYOND. I SAY BRING IT ON!!!!

Something For You

Since the beginning of my time
You have planned it all, given Your all,
Dealing my cards and covering my debts...


Since my beginning here in life
You have interjected on my behalf and rescued me,
Dealing with my demons that threatened to snuff...


Since the moment I opened my soul to you
without reservation, wholeheartedly, wild abandon, You
Dealt me in, providing my bread, offering me the Cup...


Bring me to the edge of purposefulness, dear One,
bring me to my knees as palms I lay,
It is You alone I chose to please today; forevermore.

Since I joined the throng of Christ's believers

amid songs of praise and tears of healing,

You have given me all without holding back,

only the best for me...in relation to Your will, 

I want to fulfill Your will,

Show me, allow me to do something for You...

Amen
Lisa K.

Our Faith in God

"There are times

when we feel like

life is going to sweep us off our feet.

 

No matter how hard

we try to stay ahead of things,

problems, trouble,

money or job issues

always seem to catch up to us.

 

Our faith

that God does work

in our lives and has

great things ahead for us

is what keeps us

from drowning in the everyday sea of life."

 

Anonymous

Religious Gems

When I need a lift-me-up, I turn to scripture and biblical gems. Here are two gems I came across. Hope you derive some comfort and/or strength from them.

 

The God who created, names, and numbers the stars in the heavens also numbers the hairs of my head... He pays attention to very big things and to very small ones. What matters to me matters to Him, and that changes my life. ~~Elisabeth Elliot

Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. 1 Peter 5:7 (AMP)
~~Toshana

 

I have found that casting my feelings and life into God's hands is the most important role I can take as a Christian. It proves my commitment to God & Jesus and my relationship with them.

 

 

The Grace of God

Dear Friends,

 

Just wanted to share these words of hope, comfort, strength...you don't have to pass this on if you don't want, but at different times, your friends may need to hear this for encouragement. It's like a hug from you, and God. Be generous with your love, both to your loved ones and to God & Jesus. They can all help you move mountains.

 

"To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did." When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence. "The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you."  Something good will happen to you today, something that you have been waiting to hear. Please do not break. Just 27 Words,  'God our Father , walk through my house and take away all my worries and illnesses and please watch over and heal my family in your name, Amen.'  This prayer is so powerful. Does God come first in your life? If so, stop what you're doing & send it to 12 people now. Watch what He does!

 

 

Enjoy your day and be stress-free!
Regards,
Lisa

The Life & Times of Lisa

Hi Friends,

 

Last Thursday, I fell 10-12 feet off a ladder while putting the final touches on my new teepee. Recovery is definitely one of my more challenging situations. My pain meds ran out...one left for tonight's high school CBNA Alumni Assoc. banquet.  I'm 'making' Ray come to the banquet tonight to help me haul home the lout we collect from my classes 'memorial food drive' in my classmate Doug's memory. I also agreed to join my sister Cheryl on the committee and become a member-at-large...meetings once a month and helping out w/ annual banquet. I was on this committee 10 years or so ago for about 4 years and played a very active role as Corresponding Secretary. I hope to not be so active this time around.However, several of the ladies on the committee are old friends, and it will be nice to see them more often.

 

Big an busy times ahead in the next week/month. I can't work at my part-time job at the daycare center 'All Aboard' through July 19. My sister Diane needs me at Tasker's Well because she is all booked up w/ plans and events: my nephew's wedding Friday, then she's flying out to Calif. for my niece who's to give birth very soon, then taking a cruise to Alaska!

 

Damn her busy schedule...guess I wouldn't be complaining too much it that was my life, but there is so much more she does in her busy life that really doesn't seem to be her own. Good news, I was asked to read 1 Corinthians 13 during Kyle & Kristina's wedding, which is a huge surprise! They are having a JP, but guess the Lord insists on having some place in that marriage! Good for Him!

 

Amid all I'm supposed to be doing, my right arm hurts w/ limited motion, about 5 ribs were dislocated and currently sore, my ankles are black & blue, plus both my shins, my left thumb hurts, my hips are starting to feel better, and I've had a headache for 3 days. The chiropractor treated many areas on Wed. and I see him again on Tues. Hoping by the end of this month to be all healed...if my arm persists to bother, will need to go see Ray's Orthopedic doctor/MRI. Possible torn rotor-cuff. I have some range of motion, but definitely shout w/ pain at certain motions. I will resume taking my regular back pain meds and hope they cut the mustard!

 

All in all, I feel wonderful! Glad God caught me as I landed on the fresh green grassy carpet!

Love to you all,

Lisa

Keep in touch please....

 

 

link to butterflies

Came across this photo article about butterflies.

Thought you might like it.

 

http://blog.shutterfly.com/8066/a-surprise-visit/

 

Enjoy your day and be stress-free!
Regards,
Lisa