Prayer from my 3 year old:
"Dear God, thank you I not get a spankin' today.....Amen."
Questions from my 3 year old:
"Mommy, what are those ants on you?" "Honey, those are moles."
"Where did you get those poles mommy?" "No, you mean moles.." "Your moles, where did you get them?" "God gave them to me baby... " "Oh...I like your poles mommy..."
Directions from my 3 year old:
"Mommy, where are you going?" "Where do we go almost every Monday morning?" "I don't know....."(in a sing-songy voice) "Yes you do...." "We goin to school....." "Yes,....." "You're not going the wight way. Turn wight Mommy.....MOMMY TURN WIGHT!" "Honey, if I turned r-r-right I would be heading back home...." "Oh, well your not going the wight way so I say turn wight...."
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
I will not be afraid...
Dear Blog readers,
It has been a while since I last posted....more than a month! I would like to catch you up on what has been going on.
My man came home for R & R and stayed for a little over two weeks. We had a great time and the girls were so excited to see him. Lil' P also was excited and welcomed him with a smile, some drool, and a burp! He got to see the girls in the Easter play they performed at school and he was able to be here for his birthday (April 19th). We went to church together, went bowling with the kids, went to visit family, went out to eat, and he took the girls to work a couple of times. We are looking forward to him returning and waiting on the Lord to reveal where we will be next?!
The girls and I have been back at school and I have been continuing to work with the pre-schoolers. I love teaching them and am learning a lot on how to establish authority in the classroom and at home. Maintaining eye contact and attention with each individual student is challenging but what is rewarding is seeing them understand what they have been learning....A is in the class so I get the benefit of seeing her recognize numbers, letters and their sounds, and shapes at home, as she learns all that in school. It is cute and somewhat annoying when she calls me Mrs. J at home like she's suppose to at school.....
So with lots of changes in my life now, and more to come I cling to the verse that I consider to be my scripture verse for this season in my life, Proverbs 3:5, which says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding." I have that scripture framed and right above the words there is a purple flower (my favorite color). I have it right by my bed to remind me each morning to trust in the Lord no matter what. Each move I take and each decision I make I want to trust and acknowledge Him in everything....
I do so often, however, take my thoughts off of the Lord in my day and then when I do that I sink, just like Peter did when he walked on water to Jesus. He took his eyes off of Jesus and looked to his circumstance. I need to look to the One who will carry me through each day no matter what is going on around me...
Another verse I like is, "Unless the Lord builds the house, it is built in vain." or something like that. I like that verse because it reminds me that I can't do anything worthwhile unless I do it in the Lord. How many times have I trusted in myself to do things only to realize that it all counted for nothing and was meaningless? God has a perfect plan for my life, I do not want to get distracted from it by doing things that take me away from His plan...it will not count for anything....
I believe the girls and I are at that school for a reason. I believe the Lord has me there for His purpose. I am developing the gifts that God has given me there as He is being glorified through me. I am continuing to build my house (my decisions, my thoughts, my every move) in the Lord no matter what because, really, what do I have to lose? Maybe a few friends and family along the way but who cares??? "When I am afraid I will put my trust in you, in God whose word I praise, in God I trust. I will not be afraid."
I WON'T BE AFRAID, LORD!
I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN YOU.
I WILL NOT LEAN ON MY OWN UNDERSTANDING.
I WILL ACKNOWLEDGE YOU IN ALL THAT I DO.
WHAT CAN MORTAL MAN DO TO ME?
I WILL NOT BE AFRAID.
Love,
MK
It has been a while since I last posted....more than a month! I would like to catch you up on what has been going on.
My man came home for R & R and stayed for a little over two weeks. We had a great time and the girls were so excited to see him. Lil' P also was excited and welcomed him with a smile, some drool, and a burp! He got to see the girls in the Easter play they performed at school and he was able to be here for his birthday (April 19th). We went to church together, went bowling with the kids, went to visit family, went out to eat, and he took the girls to work a couple of times. We are looking forward to him returning and waiting on the Lord to reveal where we will be next?!
The girls and I have been back at school and I have been continuing to work with the pre-schoolers. I love teaching them and am learning a lot on how to establish authority in the classroom and at home. Maintaining eye contact and attention with each individual student is challenging but what is rewarding is seeing them understand what they have been learning....A is in the class so I get the benefit of seeing her recognize numbers, letters and their sounds, and shapes at home, as she learns all that in school. It is cute and somewhat annoying when she calls me Mrs. J at home like she's suppose to at school.....
So with lots of changes in my life now, and more to come I cling to the verse that I consider to be my scripture verse for this season in my life, Proverbs 3:5, which says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding." I have that scripture framed and right above the words there is a purple flower (my favorite color). I have it right by my bed to remind me each morning to trust in the Lord no matter what. Each move I take and each decision I make I want to trust and acknowledge Him in everything....
I do so often, however, take my thoughts off of the Lord in my day and then when I do that I sink, just like Peter did when he walked on water to Jesus. He took his eyes off of Jesus and looked to his circumstance. I need to look to the One who will carry me through each day no matter what is going on around me...
Another verse I like is, "Unless the Lord builds the house, it is built in vain." or something like that. I like that verse because it reminds me that I can't do anything worthwhile unless I do it in the Lord. How many times have I trusted in myself to do things only to realize that it all counted for nothing and was meaningless? God has a perfect plan for my life, I do not want to get distracted from it by doing things that take me away from His plan...it will not count for anything....
I believe the girls and I are at that school for a reason. I believe the Lord has me there for His purpose. I am developing the gifts that God has given me there as He is being glorified through me. I am continuing to build my house (my decisions, my thoughts, my every move) in the Lord no matter what because, really, what do I have to lose? Maybe a few friends and family along the way but who cares??? "When I am afraid I will put my trust in you, in God whose word I praise, in God I trust. I will not be afraid."
I WON'T BE AFRAID, LORD!
I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN YOU.
I WILL NOT LEAN ON MY OWN UNDERSTANDING.
I WILL ACKNOWLEDGE YOU IN ALL THAT I DO.
WHAT CAN MORTAL MAN DO TO ME?
I WILL NOT BE AFRAID.
Love,
MK
Monday, March 22, 2010
Birthday girl!!
Yesterday was my birthday.....and it seems like the older I get the more that day comes around quicker than expected.....but none the less, it must be celebrated because 1. I have children who now know about dates and celebrations that include lots of gifts, cake, ice cream, and treats which they have no problem indulging in no matter who's birthday it is and 2. another day/year to celebrate my life that the Lord has given me and 3. I like cake and presents too!
Soooooo.......that is what we did.....we went to church and then out to eat with friends at a hibachi grill which has awesome food and then went shoe shopping (haven't done that in a couple years!) and then home to eat cake. I got the most awesome gift from my good friend Bobbi. It is a leather-bond application study Bible, and it is my most treasured possession. I love it so much and am so excited to read it. The maps, the time lines, the charts and diagrams, the application notes, the cross-references, and so much more make this Bible so interesting to read and study....I get so excited just smelling the cover and feeling how soft it is...and running my fingers over the gold-plated pages....b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!
Sooooooo.....here's to my way past 3 decades of life! (by 2 years)....I look forward to growing and maturing in the Lord and to fulfilling His purpose for my life......I am so amazed at what God has accomplished in me already and can't wait to see what He has for me...."For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and and come to me and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back from captivity....." -Jeremiah 29:11-14.
Well I must go eat some more of this funfetti birthday cake while the kids are in bed....cuz when they get to it they sure won't be thinking about saving some for the birthday girl :)!
Monday, March 15, 2010
I must be completely delivered from myself...
Hello bloggers and friends,
We are looking forward to:
-warmer weather and sunshine
-which usually leads to less colds, flus and viruses
-celebrating spring and Easter
-my man coming home for R & R in a few days
-my birthday this Sunday!
So much blessings now and in the days ahead...thank you Lord for the big and little things you do for us "behind the scenes"....
And with that said (or typed) I want to write some things down that I was thinking about after reading the March 13th devo. on "God's Total Surrender to Us" in the My Utmost for His Highest book:
I like the powerful statement that says I must be completely delivered from myself. So how do I do this??? I must focus on loving God and loving others all day, everyday. I must heed the Spirit of God on a consistent, continual basis. I must practice the presence of God (love that book) continually. I must remember that God Himself is residing in me...His holy and perfect self. He has a perfect plan for my life and as I let Him be in control of my heart and soul He will lead me into that plan which is His will for me. I must get to the point where I trully believe "the consequences and circumstances resulting from [my] surrender will never enter [my] mind because [my] life will be totally consumed with Him." I will think about Him, serve Him, love Him, pray to Him, be lead by Him, make decisions through Him, rely on Him, have confidence in Him, trust Him, fear Him, and be totally consumed by Him. These things I cannot do with my husband or anyone else because if I do they will fail me....only with HIM!!! Dear Lord, Lead me today. I know that I can do nothing without You. I pray that I will boldly and fearlessly do what you want me to do and say what you want me to say. Help me today to stay focused on You and if I start to stray away from You bring me back to Your perfect will by giving me a "check" in my Spirit. I love You, I believe in You and I know you have an awesome plan for me. May I continue to stay in the palm of Your hand and may you guide me always into your perfect will for my life.... Love in Christ,your daughter
We are looking forward to:
-warmer weather and sunshine
-which usually leads to less colds, flus and viruses
-celebrating spring and Easter
-my man coming home for R & R in a few days
-my birthday this Sunday!
So much blessings now and in the days ahead...thank you Lord for the big and little things you do for us "behind the scenes"....
And with that said (or typed) I want to write some things down that I was thinking about after reading the March 13th devo. on "God's Total Surrender to Us" in the My Utmost for His Highest book:
I like the powerful statement that says I must be completely delivered from myself. So how do I do this??? I must focus on loving God and loving others all day, everyday. I must heed the Spirit of God on a consistent, continual basis. I must practice the presence of God (love that book) continually. I must remember that God Himself is residing in me...His holy and perfect self. He has a perfect plan for my life and as I let Him be in control of my heart and soul He will lead me into that plan which is His will for me. I must get to the point where I trully believe "the consequences and circumstances resulting from [my] surrender will never enter [my] mind because [my] life will be totally consumed with Him." I will think about Him, serve Him, love Him, pray to Him, be lead by Him, make decisions through Him, rely on Him, have confidence in Him, trust Him, fear Him, and be totally consumed by Him. These things I cannot do with my husband or anyone else because if I do they will fail me....only with HIM!!! Dear Lord, Lead me today. I know that I can do nothing without You. I pray that I will boldly and fearlessly do what you want me to do and say what you want me to say. Help me today to stay focused on You and if I start to stray away from You bring me back to Your perfect will by giving me a "check" in my Spirit. I love You, I believe in You and I know you have an awesome plan for me. May I continue to stay in the palm of Your hand and may you guide me always into your perfect will for my life.... Love in Christ,your daughter
Sunday, February 28, 2010
devotional thoughts...
Here are some thoughts from "My Utmost for His Highest:
The Delight of Sacrifice (Feb. 24th)
The title of this devotion somewhat intrigued me as the human side of me sees no delight in sacrificing...
Yet the apostle Paul was a great example of one who delighted in sacrificing for our Lord and Savior.
How did Paul win people over for Christ? He became holy, and he allowed the Holy Spirit to work in his very being on a regular, consistent basis. He totally surrendered himself to Jesus and he gave of himself to the point of becoming a mere, humbled person and servant of God and he permitted the Spirit to lead, guide and direct him. All this that Paul did is readily available to any believer who surrenders him or herself to Jesus Christ....
We tend to be devoted to the things which allow us more spiritual freedom (like church, a mentor, pray meetings, places where we participate while others hold the position of Godly leaders) and not to Jesus Christ... Yet, freedom was not Paul's motive at all. Paul was in love with Jesus and that was all the motivation he needed.
So the question we need to ask ourselves is ...are we in love with Jesus Christ?
To be in love:
-you think of that person all the time...
-you talk to that person all the time or you at least want to talk to that person...
-you get "butterflies" or "happy" feelings when you think about that person or when you are around that person...
-you say I love you and other great things to or about that person..
-you do things for that person...
Can I do these things for Jesus and can I be in love with Jesus like I can with people that I am in love with now?
"Love the Lord my God with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength..." When I love God like that there is no room for sin. I love Him by serving Him, working for Him in everything that I do.....
The Delight of Sacrifice (Feb. 24th)
The title of this devotion somewhat intrigued me as the human side of me sees no delight in sacrificing...
Yet the apostle Paul was a great example of one who delighted in sacrificing for our Lord and Savior.
How did Paul win people over for Christ? He became holy, and he allowed the Holy Spirit to work in his very being on a regular, consistent basis. He totally surrendered himself to Jesus and he gave of himself to the point of becoming a mere, humbled person and servant of God and he permitted the Spirit to lead, guide and direct him. All this that Paul did is readily available to any believer who surrenders him or herself to Jesus Christ....
We tend to be devoted to the things which allow us more spiritual freedom (like church, a mentor, pray meetings, places where we participate while others hold the position of Godly leaders) and not to Jesus Christ... Yet, freedom was not Paul's motive at all. Paul was in love with Jesus and that was all the motivation he needed.
So the question we need to ask ourselves is ...are we in love with Jesus Christ?
To be in love:
-you think of that person all the time...
-you talk to that person all the time or you at least want to talk to that person...
-you get "butterflies" or "happy" feelings when you think about that person or when you are around that person...
-you say I love you and other great things to or about that person..
-you do things for that person...
Can I do these things for Jesus and can I be in love with Jesus like I can with people that I am in love with now?
"Love the Lord my God with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength..." When I love God like that there is no room for sin. I love Him by serving Him, working for Him in everything that I do.....
Thursday, February 11, 2010
a lovely love month
It is already February...which means:
-my man has been gone for almost six months....halfway through deployment...
-Lil' P is almost eight months old....he smiles alot...can almost sit up by himself...is scooting around...loves to stick his arm out when greeting someone or saying goodbye....is a one-breasted fed fella (loves my right better than the left)...and loves being around people...
-the girls are in their third week of school...they seem to enjoy being there and enjoy all the work they are having to do and they are so so so excited to get more work to do at home that they joyfully get right to it when getting home....(if you believe this, than you also believe that monkeys can fly!)
-one more month til my man comes home for R & R....looking forward to seeing him and the girls are excited to see daddy....
-cold days and even colder nights....looking forward to warmer weather....(although this cold spell is a great excuse for why I can't exercise outside, since I would have to take the kids with me...wouldn't want my precious youngin's getting frost bite!)
-focusing on loving more....this month always reminds me of the greatest commandment...love my Lord and Savior and love my "neighbor"...love covers a multitude of sin...without love we would surely fail....love my neighbor as myself...love is patient...love is kind...it does not envy...it does not boast...it is not self seeking...love...love...love....just love and I will not go wrong...
Much love to you in this lovely, love month....
me lovin on my lil' man:
-my man has been gone for almost six months....halfway through deployment...
-Lil' P is almost eight months old....he smiles alot...can almost sit up by himself...is scooting around...loves to stick his arm out when greeting someone or saying goodbye....is a one-breasted fed fella (loves my right better than the left)...and loves being around people...
-the girls are in their third week of school...they seem to enjoy being there and enjoy all the work they are having to do and they are so so so excited to get more work to do at home that they joyfully get right to it when getting home....(if you believe this, than you also believe that monkeys can fly!)
-one more month til my man comes home for R & R....looking forward to seeing him and the girls are excited to see daddy....
-cold days and even colder nights....looking forward to warmer weather....(although this cold spell is a great excuse for why I can't exercise outside, since I would have to take the kids with me...wouldn't want my precious youngin's getting frost bite!)
-focusing on loving more....this month always reminds me of the greatest commandment...love my Lord and Savior and love my "neighbor"...love covers a multitude of sin...without love we would surely fail....love my neighbor as myself...love is patient...love is kind...it does not envy...it does not boast...it is not self seeking...love...love...love....just love and I will not go wrong...
Much love to you in this lovely, love month....
me lovin on my lil' man:
Thursday, January 28, 2010
rest, rely, and relieve
Many changes are happening in our lives right now (my children and myself!) I am excited to move and be led by the Spirit as we make these changes. Change can be a blessing but it can also be challenging too! When it becomes a challenge I easily take my eyes off of the One who is bringing the blessing in my life. Distraction takes me away from the will of God and I am learning to work through the challenges by operating continually in the Spirit and by continually praying without ceasing! Those scripture on prayer seem to come alive as I am working through my day...staying in close communion with my Lord and Savior through prayer helps me to remember that He is always here with me and within me to rest in, rely on, and be relieved from the problems and struggles of this world......God bless you all and much love from me!
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