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[xxJILLxx]

Goldie,

Ty sis for your thoughtfulness, vahn also suggested i get allergy shots, which i used to get when i was young... well maybe when his insurance kicks in we might just look into that Love your love for animals


I was listening to a sermon the other day and He has struck something in me and i had an AH HA moment and would like to share some of it here...

sermon was built around Phillipians chapter 2

Are we realy keen of the idea of going to heaven?

You say, "Why would you ask?"

Well because look at verse 10, also rev 4 and 5 and read it in relation to these verses in Phil 2: 5-10 that we will understand this..

That Christ is at the center of the throne of God and it is Christ that is crowned with Glory and Honor and what heaven will primarily be is whats described in verse 10. That we will know the wonder and the ultimate joy of being able to declare who Christ is being, seeing him and being made like Him.

If you think about it most of the appeals we make on going to heaven are a lot less than this or at least somewhat different from this. "oh im looking forward to going to heaven because im going to reunited with my family and friends." and thats understandable. "Im looking forward to going to heaven because we wont cry in heaven" thats fine the bible says that. "Im looking forward to going to heaven because apperently the streets are paved with gold and i dont know what that means but im sure keen to find out whats that going to be like."

Do you realise how earthly and materialistic most of our notions of heaven truly are?

It would be like a bride saying " I'm so looking forward to my wedding because the flowers i am having are spectacular." true enough.
"Im looking forward to my wedding becasue my dress is beautiful and i cant wait to show it to every one."
"Im looking forward to my wedding because ..."

any mention of your husband in this at all?

"Oh yes him, well ya he'll be there of course."

You get the point? oh Jesus will be there ya ya he will be there

Let me tell you this, all the attention , all of the praise, all of the time, in all of heaven, will be Christs'.
Thats what challenges me so much, hence my final question of the day.

Are we realy interested in going to heaven? Can i honestly say that i am looking forward to that in the there and then, when i am only marginally interested in that in the here and now? That you see is why the pagan world comes in and says " I dont believe a stinkin word you folks are sayin. Becasue if you realy believed what you say, then this whole gig would be radically different, from what it is."

And you know what? Its true!

And Jesus said and a time is coming and has now come when they that worship will worship in Spirit and in Truth. For those are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks.

The bride eyes not her garment but her dear bridegrooms face. I will not gaze on glory but on the King of grace. Not at the crown He giveth but on His nail pierced hand. For the lamb is all the glory in Emmanuels land. ~ Says Margaret Cousins

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So that me put aback a lil, and i was like ... wow.. Am i realy looking forward to heaven under His terms? I had to repent for this because i myself was thinking a lil personally about heaven... no more trials, no more pain... and deep inside i had realised that i was selfish in that area and a lil lazy to life here on earth. Wanting a way out of all this for my benefit and well being. Yup u guessed it, too focused on self and my issues instead of Him. And deeper down, i said well what about me? Is everything going to be about Him? Cant i have a lil too, i mean realy God , there has got to be something in there for me to want to go there? And i said just listen to myself!!!! That is awful and selfish Jill!! I'm sorry Lord... Then He gently reminded me... its about you too, you will be there wont you? You are a part of this. So i still am struggling a lil with this thought... i see some areas where i need Him to be Lord of right now, in the here and now. Because if He isnt i just might not enjoy heaven the way it was meant to be. It is sad and i am a bit embarrassed to share this with my fellow family, but i must... He told me to share and i need to put my pride in my back pocket and let Him speak it the way it was meant to be. His way, for HIs glory... all the time.

Take this heart right out of me and strip away all that you see that doesnt look like you my King.
Take this moment to rearrange all the dreams inside of me.
I desire to look like you.
Will you change me, will you change me to look like you.
My lifes pointless without change
Take this moment to rearrange all the dreams inside of me.

Wretched woman that i am, Why cant i get this sometimes?

God bless
♥Jill

[xxJILLxx]

Thank u Daddy for me getting me the job


YAY GOD!!!!!!!!



Thank u Lord for teaching me patience and confidence and trust in YOU

Thank u Holy Spirit for your much needed teachings and nudges

Thank u FAmily for keeping me and mine in prayer
♥♥♥♥♥♥gawsh i love you guys ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

I got the job i wanted and that i feel i can be the utmost of His service.

Lord i pray that you lead me in kindness and compassion and love for those who you choose to put in my path. May they see a glimpse of You in me. May you grant me the peace and patience and understanding that i need for this job to reflect You. Lord may you be an ever present help and confident and may You get ALL the glory! Thank You again and again for this opportunity, i pray i make you proud Daddy.

In Jesus name i pray
Amen!

[Christnundrconstruxn]

Hello Sis
I am glad to hear you are where you want to be, I pray it is the blessing you need it to be
I hope you and Vahn are well, I have not seen to much from Vahn lately
God bless you and yours
Cuc

[xxJILLxx]

The last few days i have been acting foolishly.

My mind plays tricks on me.

I tend to misunderstand things, and i asked God why??? Why do i misunderstand, what am i doing wrong?

Well i found this off of a philosophy page, cant remember where but i did jot it down cause a lil lite went on.

Understanding arises only when the mind is absent, becasue what is your mind after all? Just a collection of thoughts none which you experience. Through that screen of collected thoughts, whatever you see you interpret. You never see what is there, you only see what your mind can interpret.

Then it went on with some other stuff that i dint so much agree with.

So what i gathered from this is, if i look at things with the mind of Christ instead of my self defeating mind, only then will i be able to see what i read at face value. For what it is, without my interpretations and without attatching a past experience of mine to it.

When our mind is empty of our thoughts then we can reflect more of His view , rather ours.

Also jotted down

When there is no interpretation, you simply see the fact, the Truth.... that which is. Then the mind doesnt distort, does not color, does not give meaning to it.

i would think i would of already have known this, maybe just a gentle reminder to me. Gotta nip that in the bud.

God bless
♥Jill

[Christnundrconstruxn]

WEEEEEELLLLLLLLL!!!!!

Now I know why everyone says I'm so understanding........because i'm so absent minded

Love you sis hope you are having a great day!!!

[xxJILLxx]

Good one! Ummm i think???

love ya

thanks for the smile and laugh!!

God bless
♥Jill

[sbennett]

Hee hee ...yall are funny. There is a verse (ill look it up later) that says to be Christ minded or something like that. If our thoughts are on Him and that is where we focus...yeah.... maybe my own thoughts will not get in the way!!

Ty Jill.... always enjoy reading your posts!
Luv ya

[xxJILLxx]

Hi Benny

U are an encouragement *hugs* lov u much sis. And I enjoy yr friendship.

When I read the info on that page , I was like man I should know this already. Right? And I was reminded by Holy Spirit that exact verse u are talking bout. I think, with me sometimes I hear the verse so much, that I begin to think I lose the meaning of the verse until I hear it put to me another way that reawakens me back the facts that we need not just know the verse but apply it to everything that I read, see, breathe,speak, live etc. I am so glad He creatively reminds me of these things so I don't get desensitized to what the Word is saying to me and the instructions it gives me to be able to live in His perfect peace.

Know wat I mean?

Love y'all

[xxJILLxx]

Next tuesday i go for orientation at my new job , Im a lil excited... cant ya tell?

I went in today to take my second step for TB and everyone is so pleasant. I looked around and was wondering who He was going to place in my care. You wanna know another awesome thing bout the job? I dont have to wear a uniform We just have to dress professional, i love dressing professional.. so my wardrobe has been growing for the last month since i interviewed the first time Good thing i work at a thrift store and get 1/2 off the original cheap prices . That has been a blessing and a lot of fun. Cause i love to shop for clothes, especially at the prices i can get em at.

I have no idea what my schedule is going to be like since i was not hired for a specific scheduled shift. So im a lil curious as to what kind of hours i am going to be working. I know its all in His hands. Ty Lord!

Wel thats about it for now.

[xxJILLxx]

Wow, orientation was a breeze, alot of videos , reading and signing and a couple tours. I got to meet a few residents. Excited to get back in the field There is one that has been assigned to me that may be a bit of a challenge. Nothing too challenging for my Lord tho. God's will be done.

I felt right at home when i was there. I thought i would be nervous and shy, but actually i was at peace there. I got my schedule for the next 2 weeks and so far full time

TY LORD!

Cant wait to go tomorrow .

God bless
♥Jill

[xxJILLxx]

Im excited and nervous and hoping my foot holds out, I dont want to be limping around my first few days, doesnt look good.

My foot is my main concern right now. So am prayin that He will heal it enough and give me the strength to withstand any pain and keep a smile on my face Could use some cortizone shots but I had my limit.

I got some crocs supposed to be comfortable. On my first pay i want to get some danscos, expensive but supposed to help with plantar faschitits and heel spurs.

ok well here i go ..... off to work

Ty Lord \./

♥Jill

[xxJILLxx]

Work is going great I lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeee my new job! Wow holding out and waiting for Him to place me in the right place at the right time realy rocks Thank you Lord for this blessing yay God!


Waiting on God realy, realy works go figure. My foot is doing great too! Cant believe i havent had a single ache after getting off of work Again thank u Lord for answered prayers

♥Jill