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by Dora » Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:25 pm
Tam
Bet you liked todays study.
Like a breath of fresh air?
At least this one is for me.
love you
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by Tam » Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:00 am
Falling Down....This step has taught me that yes we are going to have trials and temptations and yes we are going to fall down, but it is what we do when we are down that is important.
It is no longer ok for me to beat me up with my words. It is no longer ok for me to play the tape recorder over and over and over again. It is time to pack up the lies that the devil tells me and to unpack what my Heavenly Father says about me. It is up to me to believe the truth or the lies. I have to power to counter act the lies with the truth. No one can change my thought patterns anymore but me allowing the Holy Spirit to help me instead of pushing Him away.
There is going to be time that I am going to fall down, after all , I am human, but Jesus is right there to help me giet back up. Asking for forgiveness and not beating myself up and moving on instead of being wallowing in the mud is going to be the key here I think.
It is my job to invite the Holy Spirit to spend the day with me. If He is with me....nothing can happen that He and I together can not handle. Doing the steps is not the total fix...but if I follow them daily then the fix will be a daily lifestyle and the walls will not be built up again.
SO
I think that the secret everyday would be to weed everyday and DO NOT begin the day without asking the Holy Spirit to walk with me. No we will not be perfect and yes we will still have trial and tribulations but with HIM we can succeed and be who HE wants us to be.
Thank you Father for loving me and for leading me here. Thank you Holy Spirit for being with me today.
It is no longer ok for me to beat me up with my words. It is no longer ok for me to play the tape recorder over and over and over again. It is time to pack up the lies that the devil tells me and to unpack what my Heavenly Father says about me. It is up to me to believe the truth or the lies. I have to power to counter act the lies with the truth. No one can change my thought patterns anymore but me allowing the Holy Spirit to help me instead of pushing Him away.
There is going to be time that I am going to fall down, after all , I am human, but Jesus is right there to help me giet back up. Asking for forgiveness and not beating myself up and moving on instead of being wallowing in the mud is going to be the key here I think.
It is my job to invite the Holy Spirit to spend the day with me. If He is with me....nothing can happen that He and I together can not handle. Doing the steps is not the total fix...but if I follow them daily then the fix will be a daily lifestyle and the walls will not be built up again.
SO
I think that the secret everyday would be to weed everyday and DO NOT begin the day without asking the Holy Spirit to walk with me. No we will not be perfect and yes we will still have trial and tribulations but with HIM we can succeed and be who HE wants us to be.
Thank you Father for loving me and for leading me here. Thank you Holy Spirit for being with me today.
Even in the hardest of times...He is there holding our hand
see my web page here: Peace After The Storm
see my web page here: Peace After The Storm
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by momof3 » Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:40 pm
amen, sis. Once we understand that there is power in the spoken words of a child of God, whether they be spoken out loud or only in our own minds..there is power in the word. We have to choose to believe in the power of the Lord's spoken words into our lives or choose to believe the spoken words of the enemy, which are lies from the father of lies. This is one of the ways His truth sets us free...
He has always known our humanity, our failures, and our frailties..this is the whole reason for Jesus' sacrifice..to redeem us and to bridge that gap between Him and us. This is where the power is, sis. Speak these truths into your soul and spirit. When the enemy throws the stones, cast em back out..you have His power within you through His spirit.
God bless you, sis. love you, girl.
in Jesus,
love momo
He has always known our humanity, our failures, and our frailties..this is the whole reason for Jesus' sacrifice..to redeem us and to bridge that gap between Him and us. This is where the power is, sis. Speak these truths into your soul and spirit. When the enemy throws the stones, cast em back out..you have His power within you through His spirit.
God bless you, sis. love you, girl.
in Jesus,
love momo
James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.
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by vahn » Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:56 am
Ah , the falling down thing again . I always find myself smiling whenever the topic comes up , (hey , I never claimed to be normal either ok ?) .
I smile because it seems , and in reality is , one topic that every single person that either reads , hears or sees , they always respond with relating or agreement , and those who don't ... well I guess they too perfect to even stumble , let alone fall huh ?
Though I can only speak for myself , but when I use the us , I am still refereing to myself , but given the fact that it's common with many of us I will safely use the word .
When I first stumbled , I mistook it for a fall , as in "I have fallen and I can't get up" fall . Well needless to say I was wrong right ?
Well , when I enter a 30 story building , no matter how hard I tried , I could never enter it from the 15th or 3d floor (sheeesh) , I always ended up going in from either the basement , or the first floor . So upon ending up on the 20th floor , one floor at a time , looking out the window , I can see , what appears to me the whole world "beneath" me and I just love it .
So , things happen out of my control , rent too expensive , not enough revenue coming to afford the 20th floor yada yada ... I get to move to the 15th floor because it's cheaper . A slight problem , the building next is blocking the view ! Hmm . I am very unhappy , no splendor accustomed to . "Oh maaan !" . Immediately sneak in the "I used to's" , I am unhappy , as a result I'm not producing enough work to even pay for the 15th floor . So , down to the 7th floor I go ..... .
Wait a minute ! , does that mean the splendor of the view vanished ? No . Ok , does that mean I'm "done" ? no , because I'm still above the "basement" or the first floor where I started from right ? But , if I was to work harder , which in order for me to do so I have to first get rid of the woes of being in the 7th floor and look up . Or better yet , get a "PARTNER" !! Wow where did that come from ?!!! .
Where am I to find a partner ? All the people from the 8th floor and up surely don't want to partner with anyone from 7th floor down ? And the people from the 6th floor down don't want to partner with you either , "I've seen what happened to you " !!
Ok , tell you what I'll do , go down the first floor (avoiding the basement at all cost , of course) , get out of the building , go into the world the scenery of which you were marveling from the 20th floor , find a "bum" (a lost soul) , point at he 20th floor and tell him "Brother , would you like to be up there ? I know I can get you there , I've been there , but now I need your help to go back up there , would you be willing to partner with me ? "
My babblings on this .
In Christ , our Lord
I smile because it seems , and in reality is , one topic that every single person that either reads , hears or sees , they always respond with relating or agreement , and those who don't ... well I guess they too perfect to even stumble , let alone fall huh ?
Though I can only speak for myself , but when I use the us , I am still refereing to myself , but given the fact that it's common with many of us I will safely use the word .
When I first stumbled , I mistook it for a fall , as in "I have fallen and I can't get up" fall . Well needless to say I was wrong right ?
Well , when I enter a 30 story building , no matter how hard I tried , I could never enter it from the 15th or 3d floor (sheeesh) , I always ended up going in from either the basement , or the first floor . So upon ending up on the 20th floor , one floor at a time , looking out the window , I can see , what appears to me the whole world "beneath" me and I just love it .
So , things happen out of my control , rent too expensive , not enough revenue coming to afford the 20th floor yada yada ... I get to move to the 15th floor because it's cheaper . A slight problem , the building next is blocking the view ! Hmm . I am very unhappy , no splendor accustomed to . "Oh maaan !" . Immediately sneak in the "I used to's" , I am unhappy , as a result I'm not producing enough work to even pay for the 15th floor . So , down to the 7th floor I go ..... .
Wait a minute ! , does that mean the splendor of the view vanished ? No . Ok , does that mean I'm "done" ? no , because I'm still above the "basement" or the first floor where I started from right ? But , if I was to work harder , which in order for me to do so I have to first get rid of the woes of being in the 7th floor and look up . Or better yet , get a "PARTNER" !! Wow where did that come from ?!!! .
Where am I to find a partner ? All the people from the 8th floor and up surely don't want to partner with anyone from 7th floor down ? And the people from the 6th floor down don't want to partner with you either , "I've seen what happened to you " !!
Ok , tell you what I'll do , go down the first floor (avoiding the basement at all cost , of course) , get out of the building , go into the world the scenery of which you were marveling from the 20th floor , find a "bum" (a lost soul) , point at he 20th floor and tell him "Brother , would you like to be up there ? I know I can get you there , I've been there , but now I need your help to go back up there , would you be willing to partner with me ? "
My babblings on this .
In Christ , our Lord
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by Dora » Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:50 am
Glad to see you bouncing back up and finding peace Tam 
Love you bunches
Love you bunches
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by Tam » Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:41 am
Day 13 Fellowship
Yes fellowship....being with friends.....reaching out to others, spending time together.
Well to be honest not feeling so fellowshipy today but am going to push through.
I am so glad that God brought me to a place such as this for such a time as this. I need you guys today! I am trying not to let the past rule my thoughts but not succeeding thus far. You see today is the day that was a regret to my parents....a day that they hoped would never come but because it did they had to do what was right and raise me with the others so that it wouldn't look bad to society. Today is the day that the world reminds me that I was a mistake and a burden. Lies it is alll Lies..
Our Father doesn't make mistakes I am here for a purpose and a reason. Just gotta remember that!
A friend here shared with me to read Psalm 139 today and to believe it for me.
With tears streaming down my face I read that and am trying my best to believe that is all truth for me...just today.
I really appreciate you guys you mean the world to me!
Yes fellowship....being with friends.....reaching out to others, spending time together.
Well to be honest not feeling so fellowshipy today but am going to push through.
I am so glad that God brought me to a place such as this for such a time as this. I need you guys today! I am trying not to let the past rule my thoughts but not succeeding thus far. You see today is the day that was a regret to my parents....a day that they hoped would never come but because it did they had to do what was right and raise me with the others so that it wouldn't look bad to society. Today is the day that the world reminds me that I was a mistake and a burden. Lies it is alll Lies..
Our Father doesn't make mistakes I am here for a purpose and a reason. Just gotta remember that!
A friend here shared with me to read Psalm 139 today and to believe it for me.
With tears streaming down my face I read that and am trying my best to believe that is all truth for me...just today.
I really appreciate you guys you mean the world to me!
Even in the hardest of times...He is there holding our hand
see my web page here: Peace After The Storm
see my web page here: Peace After The Storm
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by momof3 » Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:46 pm
woohooo Tam!
this is from a sermon i heard...
Isaiah 46: 3-4 3 Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:
4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
and this poem is one that was shared with me this morning...
Russel Kefler
You are who you are for a reason.
You're part of an intricate plan.
You're a precious and perfect unique design,
Called God's special woman or man.
You look like you look for a reason.
Our God made no mistake.
He knit you together within the womb,
You're just what he wanted to make.
The parents you had were the ones he chose,
And no matter how you may feel,
They were custom-designed with God's plan in mind,
And they bear the Master's seal.
No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
And God wept that it hurt you so;
But it was allowed to shape your heart
So that into his likeness you'd grow.
You are who you are for a reason,
You've been formed by the Master's rod.
You are who you are, beloved.
Because there is a God!
love you, Tam!
in Jesus,
love momo
this is from a sermon i heard...
God is love. He doesn't just express love His essence is love. He was perfectly complete in Himself throughout eternity. He didn't have a need to create you, but He chose to create you to express His great love. It is not about you and yet, you are not an accident. You are valuable because you are a creation of Almighty God. You are special because He has set His love upon you.
Isaiah 46: 3-4 3 Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:
4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
and this poem is one that was shared with me this morning...
Russel Kefler
You are who you are for a reason.
You're part of an intricate plan.
You're a precious and perfect unique design,
Called God's special woman or man.
You look like you look for a reason.
Our God made no mistake.
He knit you together within the womb,
You're just what he wanted to make.
The parents you had were the ones he chose,
And no matter how you may feel,
They were custom-designed with God's plan in mind,
And they bear the Master's seal.
No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
And God wept that it hurt you so;
But it was allowed to shape your heart
So that into his likeness you'd grow.
You are who you are for a reason,
You've been formed by the Master's rod.
You are who you are, beloved.
Because there is a God!
love you, Tam!
in Jesus,
love momo
James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.
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by deetu » Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:05 pm
Oh Tam, it's so good for you to recognize the lies.
Now, you know what you need to do? You need to do something special for yourself today! Buy yourself a little special something or treat yourself to a haircut or manicure so you can change the way you look at your Birthdays.
Doesn't have to be anything big... just special
Now, you know what you need to do? You need to do something special for yourself today! Buy yourself a little special something or treat yourself to a haircut or manicure so you can change the way you look at your Birthdays.
Doesn't have to be anything big... just special
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by mlg » Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:19 pm
And that is what you have to do...continue to turn away from the lies...and look to the Truth...the Truth will set you free...the lies well you know what they want to do...but if you keep renewing your mind with Truth the lies will fade.
Praying for you today Tam. Make today a great day sis...you deserve it...because you are just what God created you to be...special for His purpose.
luv ya
Praying for you today Tam. Make today a great day sis...you deserve it...because you are just what God created you to be...special for His purpose.
luv ya
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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