As this year comes to an end and we embark on a new one what will your stones of remembering be? We have all gone through so much this year and you know we were never alone, JESUS was right there. HE knows every heartache, every tear, every hurt and when we could not do anything HE was right there to pick us up!!
My stone's of remembering form my garden, for so long I have been tilling and this year I am planting...I am so thankful for the abundant of Roses and Carnations and Sunflowers that my garden will have!! Each one of these symbol friendship, love, and peace...I am for the first time at peace about so much in my life and so very thankful too.
The greatest thing about remembering what you have walked through is just that you have WALKED THROUGH....you will always remember but it will no longer have a hold on you, I know I have walked through so much in the past three years and some of it not easy and some of it was joyful, I praise GOD daily that I have my stone of remembering laid down that I walked through the storm and another one says..I am no longer captive, I have been set free!!! Praise the LORD!!!
Our stones in them selves will tell a story of what we have gone through, but its what you allow those stones to reflect on how your present and future will be....for me my stones well not all full of happy memories but what they do say is I was lost but have been found, was blind but now I see....I am no longer captive, I am free and I will walk in the grace and mercy and love of MY FATHER!!!
A new year is ahead...are you ready to lay your stones down? I am building my garden and I pray and hope you will lay your stones down to build yours....it is time to remember, and to be set free!!!
Happy New Year...
Today is December 20th, just five more days til Christmas!! Over the past few weeks I have been thinking alot about this day and how everyone runs around buying gifts, decorating and having parties. Why is it that we take all this energy and put it into one day?
Celebrating life is a daily thing no matter who you are, and the stress of this day does not have to be so high, we have all been blessed and at times we loose that.
Christmas does not have to be just one day, we can make it a daily event in our lives, daily we all give in some way and we all love just as JESUS loved us!!
As we come to celebrate this day, remember that you are blessed and each day is a gift to celebrate...
Merry Christmas and a Blessed Happy New Year!!!!
Tonight I was at a bible study and it is an intense study, you have to dig into those unseen area's you have not been for a long time and you have to come face to face with hidden memories that you thought were gone. I heard this tonight by a few women...it was bitter sweet because you know GOD is right there comforting them and help them overcome by the word of their testimony. It was so the work of the Holy Spirit tonight, only He can bring such transparency and in doing so He is opening the door for continued healing.
GOD never gives us more then we can carry, and HE is always always there. We all have a past, some good some bad, I have been on the receiving end of both, I praise GOD that HE has set me free from the strongholds that kept me in captivity....JESUS came to set the captive's free and we are FREE!!!
The evil one can try all he wants to get us to stumble and not believe but we have the victory.....Get thee behind me satan....You have no hold on me on us, We are transformed,anointed and redeemed!!! Hallelujah!!!! AMEN!!!!!
Do not be afraid to go into the grave of your soul and pull out all those lie's, those hurts, verbal,physical, emotional abuse...pluck it out....You can do it!!! You are not alone, no time like the present.
We are the children of the MOST HIGH GOD.....HE is right here at all times in weakness and in strength, in brokenness and in healing.....pile and purge all that mess, yes it will take time, yes it will be uncomfortable....but...Praise GOD you will feel so much better!!!
I have walked through the valley and it is no fun place, but I knew I had to walk through it in order for me to be where I am today. I am set free and I have broken many strongholds, I am emotionally well and I am healthier then I have ever been.
Does this mean that I will not have bad days...No...I do and let me tell you they can be very bad but I know the promises of GOD, I also know that arming yourself daily with the WORD OF GOD is the best weapon. You will have bad days, there will be days when all you want to do is stay in bed....well if you do...child of GOD you do business with GOD....and if you are not a child of GOD....HE loves you and HE is waiting for you....All you have to do is say this simple prayer, Dear JESUS I admit I am a sinner and I believe that you died and rose again in three days, I confess my sins Oh LORD, come into my heart, change me, cleanse me, I need you. Give HIM some praise!! Now if you just said that prayer a couple of things you need to do. Find a good bible teaching church, Get your self a good study bible I recommend the New International Version. Third once you are in a church find someone who will disciple you in the WORD of GOD, this is so important for your growth. Welcome to the family of GOD...angels are rejoicing!!!! Hallelujah!!!!
Remember...Let Go, Let GOD!!
Many blessing's
Tina
Hello,
I went to visit my parents and to my surprise I get more then that. This scene had us laughing so much!! What can be learned here?
Dependency is one, these guys have now gotten to a point where they look forward to the bread and when it is not offered they are willing to jump the fence!! Yes they have been in the pool!!!
Just like these ducks as children of GOD we need to get to the point where we depend on GOD, HE is there for us!! To provide, to shelter, to lift us up, to love us, to help us in times of storms, to protect us...HE is are ALL IN ALL!!!
As children of GOD we also need to be willing to jump the fence...GOD has so much for us, HE has many treasures HE wants to give us.
I have come to a place in my walk with JESUS that I believe we have all that the WORD says we have!!! I am dependant on my FATHER because HE is just that...MY FATHER!! This does not mean that I do not do things to help my self but in doing so gives me courage to know HE is right there at all times!!!
JESUS never leaves up or forsakes us, HE is always there!!! AMEN!!!
If you are reading this today and do not know JESUS as your personal savior, do not let this moment pass you by...its easy, admit that you are a sinner, believe that JESUS died on the cross and rose in three days and confess your sins....that is it!! If you have said this simple prayer...Praise the LORD...welcome to the body of Jesus Christ. Now find a good bible teaching church and most importantly a bible I recommend an NIV (New International Version) and once in the church look for some one to disciple you..this is important in your growth as a Christian.
Many blessings to you my sister and brother!!!! :)
Many blessing's,
Tina
It has been some time since I have written, so much has been going on!! You know what PTL!!! I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me..AMEN!!
I have a story to share, that just happened yesterday...I called my mom and she seemed a little worried so I asked what happened and she had told me she was holding her puppy Harley and he was so squirmy that he fell out of her hands and hit the floor. She said he cried and started shaking so she looked him over and said she did not see anything externally wrong. I called the vet to ask what to look for in case there was something internally wrong. I was told to watch him closely, that though he may seem fine a number of things could be wrong.
I started praying and I called my mom and told her I would be over as soon as I drop Jeff (my hubby) off at his bible study.
So I got to my mom's and by now I have my husband and friend praying and I am praying and I walked in there and that little puppy was playing and being himself, I picked him up and prayed some more, (Faith in action)....I believed and I prayed and I had faith...by the time I left you would never had known that little puppy had ever been hurt!!! PTL!!!
Today I called my mom to check on her as she was so worried and to check on Harley (puppy) and PTL there was not anything wrong..he was playing, chewing on things...being himself!!!
We serve an AMAZING GOD...Who can do all HE says HE can do!!!
FAITH IN ACTION....that is all that matters!!!
When you think you can't do something, Just remember that GOD can give you ALL you need to do it!!!!
I hope this has blessed you, I know it has blessed me, PRAYER is powerful..!!!!
AMEN and thank you JESUS!!!!
Love Overcomes Virtually Everything The power of LOVE is so amazing!! I never truly knew what love was until I became a child of GOD and even then I struggled because of things that happened in my past.As I mentioned in my last post I am amazed on how much I am loved by GOD and even when I was lost in inner turmoil, HE was faithful in HIS grace, mercy and love!!Lately I have become very fond of Acronym's, they are a lot of fun, so when I stumbled upon the one above it fit perfectly!! Love has so many ways it can be written, how it is shown...the greatest show of LOVE I have seen and read about is JESUS death on the cross. GOD loved us that much that HE gave is HIS son!!We have been given so much through the death of JESUS, Freedom, new life, and a kingdom one day we will see and stand amazed. Child of GOD...JESUS loves you and HE knows you more then you know yourself...Let HIM love you, You will be amazed on what the LOVE of JESUS can do in your life and your heart!!If you are reading this and you do not know GOD as your Father, do not wait...HE loves you, and there is nothing you have done that GOD will not forgive. All it takes is three easy steps..A=Admit that you are a sinnerB=Believe that Jesus died and rose again in three daysC=Confess your sin'sNow if you have done this PTL!! I would like to hear from you and if I can help you in any way please let me know. What you need to do now is get a bible, NIV study bible will be best. Find a church that teaches the WORD OF GOD, this is so important...Welcome to the family!!!JESUS loves you and so do I!!!Many Blessing's,
Good Morning,
Over the past 3 months I have been going through a lot and I have also been reading a lot of books that I know GOD has led me to to help me in this time. The last book I just read is all I can say is WOW!! It is called "Kisses from the Father Coming Face To Face With The Love Of God". This book has shown me so much and it has drawn me to a place of healing of truly letting go of the things I have hoped for that only GOD can change when the time is right. Drawing even closer to GOD, letting HIM be for me EVERYTHING to me!!
Last Sunday I was able to share in Sunday School that I am at peace and it is well with my soul, It is well!!! A song that goes right a long that has ministered to me is "I'd Rather Have Jesus",
- I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold;
I’d rather be His than have riches untold;
I’d rather have Jesus than houses or lands;
I’d rather be led by His nail-pierced hand - Refrain:
Than to be the king of a vast domain,
Or be held in sin’s dread sway;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.
- I’d rather have Jesus than men’s applause;
I’d rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I’d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame;
I’d rather be true to His holy name - He’s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;
He’s sweeter than honey from out the comb;
He’s all that my hungering spirit needs;
I’d rather have Jesus and let Him lead
What an amazing song!! As I sit here and write this, I am amazed on how much I am loved by GOD and how much I love HIM, HE is my all in all!! I am so in love with MY LORD!!
GOD has healed me from my past, from my emotion's and most importantly from my self and I am so so so thankful for HIS grace, mercy and love!! So thankful!!!
Though these past 3 months have been tough, its in the toughest times GOD has been right there and HE has shown me the truth of matters in my life and has given me peace, because I know that HE is control, and nothing is impossible with GOD!!!! PTL!!!!
I am thankful for the LOVE OF GOD and to be HIS daughter!!!
Many blessings!!
Hello...
What a true blessing this album is!! I can't help but dance and sing!! This album is one I will be listening over and over again!! Another great thing too, words are included, that is always good!!! Go to Itunes and check it, this is not one you want to miss!!!
Thanks Women of Faith...You ROCK!!!
Blessings,
Tina
Hello,
I am going through a study called Me, Myself and Lies by Jennifer Rothschild, it has been really good, and goes right along with all I learned and broke through while in counseling.
As I write this today it is with praise and adoration for my Heavenly Father and all that HE is to me.
If you are struggling through some thoughts today, that are crippling, thoughts towards your self or to other's and even about what you are going through...Hold them captive and in using the 2 terms in the study, "Pile and Purge" them. Get rid of them, and my dear friend if you are a child of GOD..the devil is a liar and he will do and say anything to keep you in bondage...Let it go!!!!
To those who are not a child of GOD, I invite you right now to come to know HIM, Oh my dear friend it is so easy...A=Admit that you are a sinner, B=Believe that Jesus died and rose again and C=Confess your sins..that is it, it is that easy!!
I am praying for you.
In what ever you do today..take inventory on your thought closet, take captive all the lies, thoughts and whatever else that maybe keeping you from truly having a life of freedom, and remember GOD loves you and so do I!!
"JESUS CAME TO SET THE CAPTIVE'S FREE"
Many blessings
As the weekend comes to a close, I wanted to touch on a few things and to acknowledge that I am so thankful to be a child of GOD!!
I have seen GOD work in the lives of so many people, especially my church family and friends. GOD is so good!!
Earlier I posted about my time with my friend this week and it was a sweet visit, though fast paced. What a blessing it was. I wanted to just acknowledged how all my friends, church family and my family (though not speaking at the time) mean to me. What I have come to truly realize is you are where you are at when no matter what happens in your life, failure, heartache, mistakes, you are still loved and excepted. It is when the evil one says "No you are not", that we recluse and pull away from all we love, from all we know. I have been there...I had a moment recently that I heard that same voice..telling me, " ha see you did it now", yes I failed, and I put my head down and I felt like running, crying..BUT I didn't and the evil one lost as soon as I took captive all the feelings I was walking through at that time..The devil is a liar!!
I failed, but it does not make me any less a child of GOD, what it does is allows me grace and humility to make it right...to say I am sorry.
I love this line in a song by the Crabb Family..Through the Fire..
"HE never promised our cross will never get heavy or the hill will not be hard to climb"
It is so true, but with help and encouragement and prayer we can overcome everything, With GOD anything is possible!!
Anyway remember the devil is a liar and we will have good days and we will have bad days and on these bad days, remember to that GOD loves you and HE is always there for you, we need to just seek HIM, ask for grace and mercy and hand all our troubles over to HIM!!
No matter what..the greatest gift..we can say were sorry, seek forgiveness, that my dear friends is the divine mercy of GOD!!
Many blessings, In CHRIST love,
Tina
Today I want to share my heart on friendship, what a blessing it is!! This week I was blessed with a friends visit from Georgia. Though the week was fast in pace and we really did not do anything to exciting..the time together was really sweet!!
We watched movie's, we laughed, we spent time with GOD together. My friend who I have known for sometime, is such a blessing and I am thankful that GOD brought our lives together, she adds something special to my life that no one else does, she is as real to her self as the new day is bright!!
Friendship is like a good book, always an adventure, never knowing where it will go and what you you will learn!! I am so thankful for the many friends I have!!
Another very important friendship I have is with JESUS, HE is my ROCK, and I am so thankful for that!! Today as you go about taking care of your family, shopping or whatever it is you will be up to today, take a moment to tell your friends you appreciate them!!!!
Many blessings,
Tina
Facing a road unknown especially one covered in fog is so much easier when you have GOD to give you strength to over come the fear. I have walked many roads like this and my greatest victory was having Jesus right beside me.
All things are possible with GOD...PTL!!!
I am who I am today, because I over came my fear, because I let go and I let GOD!!
Its not easy but it sure is a lot less scarier where you know where your going and who you are going with...My LORD picked me up when I could no longer walk, HE rescued me when all I wanted to do is give up...HE is my all in all!!
Blessings,
Tina
Today has been one of those days, when you try and try to fix something and you just can't. I will admit frustration got to me and as I got more and more frustrated all the other things that is on my list to get done agitated, honestly it was a domino affect.
As I worked on going through my closet and clearing out more clothes, what was frustrating me was no big deal and I knew as soon as I distant myself from my original frustration I stated to calm down over the other things too.
I came back to the computer to see if I could figure out why I was not getting volume and all I could do was laugh....in checking one thing that I did not even think to look at, by moving a bar slightly to the right that was within the sound controls, you guessed it.....""I had volume""!!!!
Sometimes you just have to laugh, and I texted Eric who is my computer angel and problem solver and my husband to let them know, you just have to laugh!!
Blessings to all,
Tina
