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by stargazer777 » Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:10 pm
God is in control.When ur down to nothing, God is up to something
The task ahead of us is NEVER as great as the Power behind us. Can I hear an amen?
The task ahead of us is NEVER as great as the Power behind us. Can I hear an amen?
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stargazer777 
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by mlg » Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:10 pm
Alrighty...I'm home! yay! and I'm worn out...but wow what an experience...for those of you who didn't know...I was in New York....
I stayed in White Plains, NY...and the first day I got there...I had to make special arrangements to spend the night somewhere other than my hotel...as the hotel wanted an excessive amount of money for me to stay an extra day. So I mad it to the place I was staying, and made arrangements to venture into Manhattan the next morning. I was to take the train...and then the subway....at first I was worried I wouldn't be able to do this....but with a prayer...I ventured out....and wouldn't you know it....God sent me an angel...a man at the train station took pity on this Texas gal in the city...and he took me right where I wanted to be....what a blessing....and when I came off the subway....I was smack in the middle of Times Square....and I felt a bit in shock for a moment....but then I found 3 or 4 people trying to help point me in the direction of the address I was seeking. So off I went....I took at 2 1/2 hour bus tour of the city...I wondered around Times Square...and I visited Central Park where I stood in tears as I saw the souls with nothing and no place to go...my heart hurt for these souls. I made it a habit to say God Bless you to as many people as possible....on occassion I received a response back but a few times...I received a pause and a "strange" look and no reply at all. I talked to many about Jesus...and the Bible...God placed the souls in my path...that I believe were the ones He wanted me to share with.
Then the next 4 days were spent in a whirlwind rush....my schedule was 7 AM in the morning until 10-11 PM at night....I also did a lot of walking, climbing stairs....and eating....
God brought me some new acquaintances....and today on the ride home....I was touched by the soul in the seat next to me....who I exchanged business cards with....but I believe God put us together for a reason...this soul and I were in a conversation...and when I would mention God taking care of me...she would mention the universe taking care of her....I pray I planted a few seeds...and since she offered me her card...I'll be attempting to reach her via e-mail.
My last evening there...I found myself in my hotel room at 10:30 PM in tears. See my daughter had asked me for a specific gift and I had purchased it the first day I was in Manhattan. It was a very inexpensive gift...cost me only $15....but it meant a lot to nene. I placed it in the care of the hotel on Sunday...and asked them to deliver it back to me no later than Wednesday. I began to look for it when I got into my hotel last night...and it had not been brought back...I called down and spoke with a manager...and he searched the hotel...and called back to tell me he believes it was probably delivered to the wrong room. I was in tears...I told him that I would get her another one if I knew where to get one other than in Manhattan...the manager looked some more and called back and said they just couldn't find it. Therefore, he removed all incidental fees from my bill...and went online and ordered one and it will be delivered here to my house tomorrow. The guy was very nice...and I was able to settle down and get a few hours of limited rest. I know it may not seem like something to cry over....but it was all nene asked for...and therefore meant a lot to me.
So today I've made it home....got a lot of catching up to do. I'm off work the next 3 days....so gonna try to rest a bit....and spend a lot of time with nene.
I stayed in White Plains, NY...and the first day I got there...I had to make special arrangements to spend the night somewhere other than my hotel...as the hotel wanted an excessive amount of money for me to stay an extra day. So I mad it to the place I was staying, and made arrangements to venture into Manhattan the next morning. I was to take the train...and then the subway....at first I was worried I wouldn't be able to do this....but with a prayer...I ventured out....and wouldn't you know it....God sent me an angel...a man at the train station took pity on this Texas gal in the city...and he took me right where I wanted to be....what a blessing....and when I came off the subway....I was smack in the middle of Times Square....and I felt a bit in shock for a moment....but then I found 3 or 4 people trying to help point me in the direction of the address I was seeking. So off I went....I took at 2 1/2 hour bus tour of the city...I wondered around Times Square...and I visited Central Park where I stood in tears as I saw the souls with nothing and no place to go...my heart hurt for these souls. I made it a habit to say God Bless you to as many people as possible....on occassion I received a response back but a few times...I received a pause and a "strange" look and no reply at all. I talked to many about Jesus...and the Bible...God placed the souls in my path...that I believe were the ones He wanted me to share with.
Then the next 4 days were spent in a whirlwind rush....my schedule was 7 AM in the morning until 10-11 PM at night....I also did a lot of walking, climbing stairs....and eating....
God brought me some new acquaintances....and today on the ride home....I was touched by the soul in the seat next to me....who I exchanged business cards with....but I believe God put us together for a reason...this soul and I were in a conversation...and when I would mention God taking care of me...she would mention the universe taking care of her....I pray I planted a few seeds...and since she offered me her card...I'll be attempting to reach her via e-mail.
My last evening there...I found myself in my hotel room at 10:30 PM in tears. See my daughter had asked me for a specific gift and I had purchased it the first day I was in Manhattan. It was a very inexpensive gift...cost me only $15....but it meant a lot to nene. I placed it in the care of the hotel on Sunday...and asked them to deliver it back to me no later than Wednesday. I began to look for it when I got into my hotel last night...and it had not been brought back...I called down and spoke with a manager...and he searched the hotel...and called back to tell me he believes it was probably delivered to the wrong room. I was in tears...I told him that I would get her another one if I knew where to get one other than in Manhattan...the manager looked some more and called back and said they just couldn't find it. Therefore, he removed all incidental fees from my bill...and went online and ordered one and it will be delivered here to my house tomorrow. The guy was very nice...and I was able to settle down and get a few hours of limited rest. I know it may not seem like something to cry over....but it was all nene asked for...and therefore meant a lot to me.
So today I've made it home....got a lot of catching up to do. I'm off work the next 3 days....so gonna try to rest a bit....and spend a lot of time with nene.
Do you know my Jesus? Do you know my friend? Have you heard He loves you? If not, I'd like to introduce you.
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mlg - Posts: 4428
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by Mackenaw » Fri Oct 15, 2010 5:42 pm
Hello Mlg 
You were missed! I'm glad you had a successful trip, and managed to push through the "lions and tigers and bears, oh my" moments, with the help of The Holy Spirit.
Welcome Home, Mlg!!!
God bless and keep you.
Love,
Mack
You were missed! I'm glad you had a successful trip, and managed to push through the "lions and tigers and bears, oh my" moments, with the help of The Holy Spirit.
Welcome Home, Mlg!!!
God bless and keep you.
Love,
Mack
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Mackenaw - Posts: 2414
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by mlg » Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:17 pm
The beauty of God's children! wooohooo!
I was away from being able to teach Sunday school last week...and wow did I ever miss the little buggers....when I got to class this morning they all told me how much they missed me, but I know I had to have missed them more. One of the mom's came to me and said....my son just loves having you as his Sunday school teacher....I was awed to hear this...as these children really open your eyes as well.
Today there was excitement as I brought a bag full of interesting things...other children in other classes wanted to know what we were going to do with all those things...but I couldn't tell them as it would ruin the surprise for my class....
So what we did was this...first I took a glass jar and filled it half full of water. I explained to the children that the water represented life. Then I gave each child a different tube of food coloring and told them it represented sin. I then began asking the children questions...did you lie this week?...did you talk back to your parents this week?...did you steal this week?...etc. Everytime the children said yes....we added a drop of each food coloring to the water....as you can imagine before long the water turned black. I explained to the children that this is how dark we became inside when sin took over our life. Then I held up some bleach and told them this represents Jesus....I then poured the bleach in the food colored water...and it became clear again....I explained to the children that Jesus washes away our sins and the darkness is taken away...that we are cleansed through His blood....then I took the food coloring and started adding drops back in...saying to the children that we will continue to sin after we are saved....but the neat thing was that the water did not change colors this time...as the bleach kept the water clear...I explained to the children that Jesus blood continually cleanses away our sins once we are saved...and that our soul won't turn dark again as long as we repent...and ask Him to forgive us.
The kids loved the experiment...and they were able to repeat to me the lesson they learned....which just blessed my heart.
I was also finally able to get the church to purchase Bibles for the children...and they had their new Bibles to show me today...they were all so proud of them...and had wrote their names in them...they used their Bibles a lot today...and were so eager to see who could find the scriptures first...like a race...
I must say I am so truly thankful that God has allowed me to serve Him in the ministry of children....my heart is full....and I just honestly couldn't ask for a better calling
I was away from being able to teach Sunday school last week...and wow did I ever miss the little buggers....when I got to class this morning they all told me how much they missed me, but I know I had to have missed them more. One of the mom's came to me and said....my son just loves having you as his Sunday school teacher....I was awed to hear this...as these children really open your eyes as well.
Today there was excitement as I brought a bag full of interesting things...other children in other classes wanted to know what we were going to do with all those things...but I couldn't tell them as it would ruin the surprise for my class....
So what we did was this...first I took a glass jar and filled it half full of water. I explained to the children that the water represented life. Then I gave each child a different tube of food coloring and told them it represented sin. I then began asking the children questions...did you lie this week?...did you talk back to your parents this week?...did you steal this week?...etc. Everytime the children said yes....we added a drop of each food coloring to the water....as you can imagine before long the water turned black. I explained to the children that this is how dark we became inside when sin took over our life. Then I held up some bleach and told them this represents Jesus....I then poured the bleach in the food colored water...and it became clear again....I explained to the children that Jesus washes away our sins and the darkness is taken away...that we are cleansed through His blood....then I took the food coloring and started adding drops back in...saying to the children that we will continue to sin after we are saved....but the neat thing was that the water did not change colors this time...as the bleach kept the water clear...I explained to the children that Jesus blood continually cleanses away our sins once we are saved...and that our soul won't turn dark again as long as we repent...and ask Him to forgive us.
The kids loved the experiment...and they were able to repeat to me the lesson they learned....which just blessed my heart.
I was also finally able to get the church to purchase Bibles for the children...and they had their new Bibles to show me today...they were all so proud of them...and had wrote their names in them...they used their Bibles a lot today...and were so eager to see who could find the scriptures first...like a race...
I must say I am so truly thankful that God has allowed me to serve Him in the ministry of children....my heart is full....and I just honestly couldn't ask for a better calling
Do you know my Jesus? Do you know my friend? Have you heard He loves you? If not, I'd like to introduce you.
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mlg - Posts: 4428
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by mlg » Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:56 am
When you first have a child...they need lots of time....but in small amounts as they sleep a lot...then as the child ages....they need less time....but in bigger amounts as their needs have changed...but I seem to find once they reach the teen years....they need constant care....which is not a bad thing....because if ones spends the amount of time needed and stays involved with their teen...then the teen comes to trust their parent with their secrets...and things going on that aren't always the best things to hear.
My daughter and her friends...seem to like spending time with me....maybe because I'm not judgemental...maybe because I listen and don't condemn...but guide with love....I'm not really sure why....but I like the fact the girls are finding my house to be a place they enjoy being....as I can shower them with the Truth....and know that they are safe and cared for. Girls are often difficult...as they are emotional, have self esteem issues, are finding out who they are...etc. I just pray that God will continue to be their focus...and they will seek to do the things that bring Him glory. I just pray that I can continue to be an example of Him always....so these girls will see the Light of the path they should be walking on.
So...back to time....teen girls...take lots of time...whew....I'm finding I'm not as young as I once was....wears me out.
My daughter and her friends...seem to like spending time with me....maybe because I'm not judgemental...maybe because I listen and don't condemn...but guide with love....I'm not really sure why....but I like the fact the girls are finding my house to be a place they enjoy being....as I can shower them with the Truth....and know that they are safe and cared for. Girls are often difficult...as they are emotional, have self esteem issues, are finding out who they are...etc. I just pray that God will continue to be their focus...and they will seek to do the things that bring Him glory. I just pray that I can continue to be an example of Him always....so these girls will see the Light of the path they should be walking on.
So...back to time....teen girls...take lots of time...whew....I'm finding I'm not as young as I once was....wears me out.
Do you know my Jesus? Do you know my friend? Have you heard He loves you? If not, I'd like to introduce you.
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mlg - Posts: 4428
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by mlg » Tue Oct 26, 2010 12:35 pm
Ahh!!!! My job is gonna put me in the nuthouse literally! I actually love my job and love going everyday...but sometimes it becomes extremely stressful. This week is one of those times.
Thinking a lot about the souls on the counseling forum...how much they just need someone to care...and then one can watch them flourish under that care....and it makes me happy
But then, I look around at the divisions that seem to continually occur within the house of the Lord and even this ministry...and it makes me sad
It seems to be the enemy's biggest weapon against the Lord's house
And then I think upson so many souls who have entered through the doors who have come and gone...some by the way of death and some by the way of a new call in their life...and some because they lost internet...and some because they couldn't behave and were banned...and some because they chose to leave over prideful matters...such as a dispute with another Christian...some of these souls have been my friend...and have touched my life....and my heart grieves....
But then I look around and see the new souls entering the doors of the Oasis daily...being fed the Word...and finding fellowship amongst Christians who are full of differences that make them the Body of Christ..and I find joy...joy that God is still on His throne...and joy that He is moving.
Yep all emotions...but I think if we weren't to have emotions...then God would not have created us with them right? The key is just to be able to control the emotions...and not allow our emotions to control us.
There is a time for everything...whether it be tears, laughter, love, anger, life and death...it is all part of our walk with the Lord.
Thinking a lot about the souls on the counseling forum...how much they just need someone to care...and then one can watch them flourish under that care....and it makes me happy
But then, I look around at the divisions that seem to continually occur within the house of the Lord and even this ministry...and it makes me sad
It seems to be the enemy's biggest weapon against the Lord's house
And then I think upson so many souls who have entered through the doors who have come and gone...some by the way of death and some by the way of a new call in their life...and some because they lost internet...and some because they couldn't behave and were banned...and some because they chose to leave over prideful matters...such as a dispute with another Christian...some of these souls have been my friend...and have touched my life....and my heart grieves....
But then I look around and see the new souls entering the doors of the Oasis daily...being fed the Word...and finding fellowship amongst Christians who are full of differences that make them the Body of Christ..and I find joy...joy that God is still on His throne...and joy that He is moving.
Yep all emotions...but I think if we weren't to have emotions...then God would not have created us with them right? The key is just to be able to control the emotions...and not allow our emotions to control us.
There is a time for everything...whether it be tears, laughter, love, anger, life and death...it is all part of our walk with the Lord.
Do you know my Jesus? Do you know my friend? Have you heard He loves you? If not, I'd like to introduce you.
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mlg - Posts: 4428
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by mlg » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:04 pm
My heart is breaking here 
I don't understand...I just don't understand! God has a plan...and I have to trust Him...but it's so hard at this moment...I feel like my heart is being ripped out...I feel like just climbing in my bed...putting the covers over my head and never waking up...oh God help me!
I don't understand...I just don't understand! God has a plan...and I have to trust Him...but it's so hard at this moment...I feel like my heart is being ripped out...I feel like just climbing in my bed...putting the covers over my head and never waking up...oh God help me!Do you know my Jesus? Do you know my friend? Have you heard He loves you? If not, I'd like to introduce you.
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mlg - Posts: 4428
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by mlg » Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:40 pm
Thank God for the awesome friends I have...two in particular who came to my rescue last evening to offer their encouragement and remind me that God is in control (you both know who you are).
Today has been a blahh day...just a waiting game...from what I've gathered...is that things might just be delayed a bit and might cost some money to finish...which will teach me even more patience...which I have little of most of the time...wait wait wait...waiting for a phone call and will know more then.
Just trying to keep my focus away from the issues...and on God and work, and the special people in my life.
Not happy today...but at least I'm not crying...no tears at all today...which is good.
Today has been a blahh day...just a waiting game...from what I've gathered...is that things might just be delayed a bit and might cost some money to finish...which will teach me even more patience...which I have little of most of the time...wait wait wait...waiting for a phone call and will know more then.
Just trying to keep my focus away from the issues...and on God and work, and the special people in my life.
Not happy today...but at least I'm not crying...no tears at all today...which is good.
Do you know my Jesus? Do you know my friend? Have you heard He loves you? If not, I'd like to introduce you.
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mlg - Posts: 4428
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by Mercy7 » Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:20 am
Wow Mlg, thanks for posting in your journal, I drew to your words like a magnet. Sis, When I am sad HE makes me glad, He's my friend.
something a little encouraging to you. For the last 2 night i slept in Jesus lap and He held me ALL through both nights.
I pray HE will wrap His arms around you on those days when you need it most.
You sound so much like my mom would be mlg, if she were still alive
so much compassion and burdened heart for those lost souls, sounds like that is one of your gifts, and maybe thats why i'm so drawn to what you have to say. I've been learning that not to get so upset about things and not to cry when it happens to talk normally, the last couple of times my dog has been there for me, he is a little stinker but He's been there for me.
I believe God used my dog as a way of comforting me.
I bet your surrounded by loving caring family and people at work, hugs sis ty for posting.
something a little encouraging to you. For the last 2 night i slept in Jesus lap and He held me ALL through both nights.
I pray HE will wrap His arms around you on those days when you need it most.
You sound so much like my mom would be mlg, if she were still alive
so much compassion and burdened heart for those lost souls, sounds like that is one of your gifts, and maybe thats why i'm so drawn to what you have to say. I've been learning that not to get so upset about things and not to cry when it happens to talk normally, the last couple of times my dog has been there for me, he is a little stinker but He's been there for me.
I believe God used my dog as a way of comforting me.
I bet your surrounded by loving caring family and people at work, hugs sis ty for posting.
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