Sing praise to His name

facebook...Thin Within :"praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to His name, for that is pleasant". - psalm 135:3

Twila Paris - The Joy of the Lord

Serve the Lord with gladness

"Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness, Come before him, singing for joy."

Psalm 100

Peace and Victory

31 Days of Letting Go: Day 6 :- Lord, Your Word tells me I will have trouble in this world, but You also
assure me that I don't have to live in defeat. In You, I can have peace
and victory. Help me turn to You first and be filled with Yourstrength.
Help me live with Your power. No matter what my struggle,...help me
remember that You have overcome the world, that... You love me, and in
You, I am more than a conqueror! (John 16:33; Romans 8:37)

Amen!

a step ahead

Lorrie Flem.. "“Holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is, and is to come.” Space and time are irrelevant to God. Stop. Let that thought sink in ... God is always a step ahead of you. This means He is already in the middle of your day and in the center of all your tomorrows. When you grasp this, it is easier to trust Him with our lives and situations; the ones here today, and the ones to come."

I would usually just repost these on my status line and then it just scrolls away...I'm thinking by posting it here...I can keep a journal of what God is doing in my life on a daily basis.

Anyway...this really spoke to me. I guess He's working on me regarding my trust issues. A life lived for Christ doesn't mean that there will never be any pain...it just means that He is on it and can now use it for our own good...we (I) can TRUST that! Nothing worse then wasted pain...don't waste yours either...offer it to Him (right after offering your own heart that is).

Forever - Chris Tomlin - Worship Video w/lyrics

Trust

USCCB | NAB - July 29, 2010

"Can I not do to you, house of Israel,
as this potter has done? says the LORD.
Indeed, like clay in the hand of the potter,
so are you in my hand, house of Israel."

It can hurt to be in the potter's hand at times...but one thing is for sure you will come out better then when you went in. Trust in the Lord with your whole being.

I'm starting a new journey today and I have faith that the Lord has a plan for my life and I can't wait to see what comes of it. I am filled with hope. Please pray for me as I take my baby steps forward.

YouTube - Who am I (Casting Crowns)

So Little Regard for Grace

p 5 The Glories of Divine Grace

"We are awe stricken at an hour's eclipse of the sun; at an earthquake that buries a whole city; at a pestilential disease that swiftly carries off men and beasts in great number. Yet there is an occurence far worse, far more terrible and deplorable, which we behold thousands of times every day without emotion: the neglect and loss of the precious grace of God by so many men."

May our eyes and hearts be opened today to finding the pearl of great value and on locating it, be willing to sell all we posess in order to purchase it.

The Glories of Divine Grace Ch.1

I just finished reading this book and now want to go over all the sections that I've hi-lighted (which is a good portion of the book...lol)...so that it will really sink in.

p4.

"How infinitely superior in value is grace to all the riches of this earth! And yet the least of these riches is often blindly preferred to grace. The most detestable created good induces us to cast away grace sacriligiously--in playful jest, as it were, There are always men who wantonly surrender to the enemy of their soul this plentitude of gifts, including God himself, for the mere indulgence of one sinful, unchaste look. More inconsiderate than Esau, they lose an inheritance greater than the world for the sake of a miserable momentary enjoyment!

"Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and ye gates thereof, be very desolate." (Jer. 2: 12)"

I've often been guilty of taking my relationship with the Lord for granted...knowing of His love and mercy and that He is willing to forgive over and over can lead me to the sin of presumption.

Psalm 19:13 says, "Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be innocent from the great transgression."

Hazardous Substance #1:Sugar

p83
"It promotes aging, decreases your immunity, promotes weight gain, and increases your incidence of diseases like diabetes."

Time to start cutting down on the sugar again. The holidays are tough with so many sweets around...but now it is time to turn a new leaf.

Habit #5: Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

p80

"God provides all the nutrients we need in natural foods. The problem is that we don't eat the amount and variety of whole foods necessary to meet all our nutritional needs. We also have corrupted our natural food sources with depleted soil, polluted water, and chemical agents like pesticides. Today it's important to take vitamins and minerals as an insurance policy. However, they do not take the place of healthy eating. New spark plugs won't make your car run better if your forget to put gasoline in your car. And vitamins without good food are little value."

Habit #4: Healthy Fats

p79

"For now, try to reduce the saturated(animal and dairy)fats as much as possible. The total fat in your diet should range between 15 and 30 percent. Stay on the lower end until you reach your ideal size. Olive oil is always a good choice for cooking and salads. Or try adding omega 3 fats to your diet by eating cold water fish like salmon and tuna at least two times per week. Walnuts and flaxseed are also very high in omega-3 fat."

Habit #3: Quality Protein

p 78

"Protein is essential for tissue repair and maintenance and for the growth of muscles, blood, hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. You should always eat some protein with breakfast and lunch, because like fiber, it digests very slowly and stabilizes your blood sugar. A stable blood sugar promotes higher energy and diminishes hunger."

Another area where I've been faltering...no wonder I'm so run down.

Habit #2: Lots and Lots of Plant Foods

"Fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes, seeds, and nuts are packed with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, antioxidants, and fiber that help fight cancer, provide antiaging protection and more."

So...my plan for today is to continue to get my water in (pure fresh water is best) and add in more fruits and veggies. I'm really bad about this too. So...more prayers!

Habit #1: Water

p77

"Many people live with chronic low-grade dehydration resulting in a variety of negative outcomes such as low energy, poor skin tone, and inadequate fat metabolism, to name a few."

This is my second post today because I really need to get started with this one ASAP. Getting enough fluids is always important but never as critical as when your body is fighting a bug (which mine has been for several weeks now). This is something that I'm not very good at though...so I'll pray over it.

Honoring God with our bodies

CHYH,CYL p75

"How do we honor God with our bodies? First, we take good care of them by eating the right foods in the right amounts and getting adequate exercise and sufficient rest. Second, we use them as God intended, staying pure sexually and using them to carry out good deeds that show love to others and honor God."

This one deserves to be printed out in church bulletins everywhere. What a powerful message that is so often neglected.

Find your strength in Christ

CYHCYL
p 70

"Too often in shame and guilt, we run from God rather than to Him. Perhaps we think he is finally disgusted with us. But he isn't. When you turn from your flesh and pursue Him, He is waiting with open arms to give you mercy and grace in your time of need. He doesn't condemn and reject you. He embraces you. That is one reason why this forty day journey is so important. You need to run to Christ every day to find your strength. Make it your new healthy habit. Approach Him in reverence and love...but also with confidence. He wants you to overcome. He is your 'overcomer.' As it says in James 4:10 "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.'

Guard your hearts and minds

CYHCYL
P68
"The battle starts in our minds at the point of desire. If we don't kill the desire at its root, it is as if we are 'dragged away and enticed.' By that time, it is too late, and we complete the sinful act---whatever that is. It is an 'evil desire' when it is something that moves us away from God and toward fulfilling anything that does not glorify Him. Just as we must put on the full armor of God, we must also be careful to guard our hearts and minds from areas of temptation where we have often struggled. In 1 Corinthians 10:13-14 we are given great encouragement by Paul in the area of our temptations. He says"

No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

our heart and attention

CYHCYL
p.64

What God asks of us is always possible. His methods of transformation always work. By renewing our minds and abiding in Christ moment to moment, we have the power to be all God intended. To realize this wonderful destiny requires our heart and attention. When we do this, we not only change our habits, we change our entire lives. It is amazing how foolish it is to live in our own power, following our own desires. God's path is the one with all the best rewards."

What kinds of things do we put our heart and attention into through out the day? Are we even aware of what it is? Where our attention goes so follows our actions. Is it glorifying to God? If not, then we are not 'doing His will'. For today, let us be attentive to our actions and live in the moment.