tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544153802468955712024-03-13T14:26:41.840-07:00Grace From GodGraceFromHimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04002658313843275194noreply@blogger.comBlogger422125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154415380246895571.post-14672452955426029562015-12-10T18:54:00.001-08:002015-12-10T18:54:23.020-08:00Some Highlights 2015 #1 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had my nephew over night and Blake had football practice. I was trying to come up with a plan to keep him entertained while Blake was away at practice. </div>
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It was so fun to hear his story about how he studied about the Titanic.</div>
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I was quite impressed with his art! </div>
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Yesterday was raw and real. Emotions of that day came flooding back as though a raging wave had pulled me under. Guilt and shame overwhelmed my heart, and all of those icky moments flashed before me.</div>
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"Have you mourned it, acknowledged it?". When I talked to her I truly believed I had. Years, upon years I had tried to erase that day in my mind. It was a LONG six years! I was not equipped for that day. I never in my mind, believed that what happened, would go as far as it did! If I had known...let me just say, I would have done things very, very differently! </div>
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God knew all that would transpire those six years. God was there the entire time. ....each step, each victory, each milestone, each heartbreak, </div>
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Little by little God reveals his purpose in it. There is nothing more that I want other then for God to use it for His glory. God is in the business of REDEMPTION & RESTORATION & HEALING. </div>
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<b>The Weather</b>- Beautiful blue skies</div>
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<b>In the news-</b> So many fires in our state from this very dry summer.</div>
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<b>Family Happenings- </b>This week has been full of appointments. Granny has a raging bladder infection and is still recovering from being in the hospital. We are still trying to sort out finances for Austen's upcoming first year of college. </div>
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<b>I am exited about-</b> The weekend and having hubby home!</div>
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<b>I am concerned about- </b>Grandmas health & college tuition for Austen.</div>
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<b>Physically & mentally I feel- </b>Pretty good! I can tell the weather is changing but no current flares...PTL!!</div>
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<b>What I am learning today- </b> to put full trust in God for direction and answers to prayer.</div>
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<b>People/things that brightened my day- </b>Thankful for a great friend, Ana Nelson!</div>
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<b>What I did that brightened someone else's day- </b> Gave grandpa a haircut, sat on the patio this morning having coffee with granny.</div>
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<b>Goals/Ideas for a better tomorrow- </b>Attitude change reflecting my trust in my Savior.</div>
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This verse speaks to me about my thoughts. Sometimes they feel out of control. I need to COMMIT them to the Lord so that he can help me control them. </div>
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This verse makes me think of the many times I have had conversations with my oldest about people who he thinks dislike him. When we do the 'right' thing God says even our enemies will be at peace with us. We need to stop and ask God FIRST if our ways are pleasing to Him.</div>
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Angela was the first sweet lady that met but in time I got to know several wonderful ladies and gents in the group. Each of them bringing a different dynamic to our group. I love how God brings us together. God works through others in such an awesome way. I come out each week challenged and motivated to live my life out as a new creature in Christ. Not only should we get encouragement but we need to GIVE encouragement. I think this group is great at that!</div>
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<b>Becky Harris</b>- You have a huge heart and are so willing to go the extra mile to make a difference in peoples lives.</div>
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<b>Becky Lanphear- </b>My best friend that has been by my side for over 20 years.</div>
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<b>Terri Roberts-</b> The minute I met you there was a connection, as if we had been friends forever. You opened up and shared your heart. You are one of the reason I miss Texas the most!</div>
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<b>Michelea Adams- </b>You light up a room! I loved your transparency and miss your friendship. I know that your goal is always to make new people in the church feel welcome! You have a huge gift. You and your sis were one of the first ladies I hugged at Agnes Baptist Church.</div>
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<b>Shaun Ellis-</b> My beautiful MIL. I pray I will be a woman like you who would do anything to help someone. Thank you for working hard as a single mom to raise a GREAT guy -my husband!</div>
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<b>Katie Goff- </b>I met you at our hubby's company dinner in Tri Cities. I really enjoyed our time sharing what the Lord was doing in each of our lives. I fell in love with your family and we developed a great friendship. I will always cherish it!</div>
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<b>Alana Hunt- </b>You were my neighbor and good friend. Thank you for those great morning chats over coffee and wonderful memories of our kids playing together. I miss your family.<br />
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<strong>But God <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">commendeth</span> his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.</strong><br />
<strong><em>Somethings to Ponder</em></strong><br />
*If someone asked you why you loved your husband, what would be your answer? Women would probably mention...his personality, his looks, his consistent character, or that he is a hard worker <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ect</span>....<br />
*What if over the years of your marriage your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">husbands</span> stopped having theses <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Characteristics</span>? Would you stop loving your husband? If it be true your basis for love is over.<br />
* The only way love can last a lifetime is if it's unconditional. The Truth...... Love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to love. The name for this love is called<em>agape</em>.<br />
*There are other types of Love also: <em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Phileo</span></em> (friendship) and <em>Eros</em>(sexual love). Both friendship and sex have an important place in marriage.<br />
*<em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Phileo</span></em> and <em>Eros</em> are more responsive in nature and can fluctuate based upon feelings. <em>Agape</em> love, on the other hand, is selfless and unconditional.<br />
* Is you Love for your husband based on feelings or circumstances rather than commitment? The foundation in the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">marriage</span> must be<em>Agape</em>!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"><div class="post-body" style="line-height: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">* You ask why all these broken families, all the nasty divorces???? Because their LOVE was <strong>not</strong> based upon <em>Agape</em> Love, <strong>but rather</strong>upon <em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">phileo</span></em>, and <em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">eros</span>.</em><br />
* Agape, is God's kind of Love, He doesn't Love us because we are<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">lovable</span> but because He is so loving.....Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son [to be] the propitiation for our sins. (1 John 4:10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">KJV</span>)<br />
Love...."<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Beareth</span> all things, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">believeth</span> all things, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">hopeth</span> all things,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">endureth</span> all things." (1 Corinthians 13:7 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">KJV</span>)<br />
This Love( <em>Agape</em>) does not come from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">within</span>....<strong>IT COMES FROM GOD!</strong><br />
You must not say....I LOVE you <em>because</em>, but rather I Love You<em>period</em>!!!<br />
<strong>DARE TODAY</strong>Do something <strong>out of the ordinary</strong> for your husband~ Something that proves (to you and him) that your love is based upon your choice and nothing else! Be creative....Demonstrate LOVE to him for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.<br />
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Has your love in the past been based on your spouses attributes and behavior, or your commitment? How can you continue to show love when it's not returned in a way you hoped for?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"><div class="post-body" style="line-height: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
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<strong>Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity~ 1 Peter 5:14</strong></div>
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*You can tell a lot about the state of a couple's relationship from the way they greet one another.</div>
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*Do you stop to consider...the difference it would make in your husband's day if everything about you expresses the fact that you were really, really glad to see him?</div>
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* When you communicate that you are glad to see your husband, his personal self-worth increases, he feels valued. A good greeting<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">set's</span> the stage for positive and healthy interaction. Like Love, it puts wind in the sails.</div>
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* Remember Love is a choice. So choose to change your greeting. Choose Love.</div>
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When and where did you choose to do your special greeting? How will you change your greetings from this point on?</div>
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