Christmas 2010 is one for the record books. My heart is full and overflowing at the outcome of this special season. Here are just a few of the higlights that I want to "treasure".
*My special dance with Clay to "I'll Be Home For Christmas". The song has always be a favorite, from now on it will have a special place in my heart.
*Snow falling giving us a White Christmas. The first one I ever remember.....
*Dinner with Chris's family and the laughter shared.
*Chris coloring with Camryn.
*Clay waking us up before dawn looking for Santa's delivery. Only to find that he was a little late. I thought they felt too old for Santa and I had given him the night off. Boy was I wrong! Thankfully one of his helpers quickly snapped into action.
*Cooking omelets for the Hood Clan.
*The family picture in the snow!
So tonight I sit by the fire, Puck the wonder dog snoring by my side, I am reflecting on the day. For 20 years, I have prayed to have a Christmas like this. For years I have rushed though the day. Watching it fly out the door leaving me wanting more and more still to do. Always saying "next year I'm gonna....", not this year. My heart is full and at peace. It was a beautiful season from start to finish.
Lord, thank you for honoring me and my family with your presence this Christmas. Lord I pray you were honored with our celebrating.
It was such a beautiful day......
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Treasure......
"Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself." Luke 2:19 (the Message)
"His mother held these things dearly, deep within herself." Luke 2:19 (the Message)
I have looked at the verses all my life and thought Mary was filled with pride and joy like any new Mother and the things that were happening around her. At some level this may be true. But reading the verses proceeding this I ask myself, "Dana, could you be happy with all that was going on?" Let's face it, she has just given birth to a child in a barn, no family or close friends around to share in the moment. The months before had been a time of uncertainty as she and Joseph together would walk in a world of disbelief. Rumors and accusations were swirling; rejection from those who knew Mary and Joseph as they held to the promise that this was the Christ Child. No, these were not happy, joyful times, but yet, Mary held these thoughts dear and deep within her. Dana on the other hand, would have felt the urge to shout "see, I told you it was true." I would have to vindicate myself and let everyone know that I was the same person I was before the Angel came and called me Highly Favored. (Guess that is why I was not a finalist for the appointment of His Mother. Grin)
Later in the chapter Mary again must dig deep within herself and "treasure" a moment. She had just witnessed her twelve year old blow the minds of those in the temple. Hours before she was searching frantically for him. She and Joseph had just lived through another nightmare. Losing their kid. (Beth Moore brought this to light) Can you imagine the journey back to look for him? How they felt at the thought of not only loosing the child they called their own but also The Savior of the World! Chris and Dana would have had "heated fellowship" during that trip! (again another reason why I was not a finalist for His Mother.)
People around Mary witnessing the events were amazed, impressed by his wisdom, taken by the beautiful baby and angels over the barn. Mary, watched and treasured events, people and emotions. She must have known in the days ahead these "treasures" would see her through dark days.
Mary "treasured" her journey with Christ. No fanfare, no prideful proclamations about how smart or special her kid was, just deep within her heart....treasures. Looking at my life there are plenty of wrinkles, bumps, warts, scars and dry patches. This past weekend, I was challenged by Beth Moore from Luke 2 to treasure moments in the middle of desert, barren and well watered places of my life. Daily treasures. Knowing how I would look for a dip stick to measure against, I am praying that the Lord would make me aware of the "treasure" moments. Moments that means nothing to no one but me and to watch anxiously for moments the Lord will visit with me and share His heart.
Treasure the moment, treasure the person, treasure the Lord. Thanks Beth!
Merry Christmas......
"His mother held these things dearly, deep within herself." Luke 2:19 (the Message)
I have looked at the verses all my life and thought Mary was filled with pride and joy like any new Mother and the things that were happening around her. At some level this may be true. But reading the verses proceeding this I ask myself, "Dana, could you be happy with all that was going on?" Let's face it, she has just given birth to a child in a barn, no family or close friends around to share in the moment. The months before had been a time of uncertainty as she and Joseph together would walk in a world of disbelief. Rumors and accusations were swirling; rejection from those who knew Mary and Joseph as they held to the promise that this was the Christ Child. No, these were not happy, joyful times, but yet, Mary held these thoughts dear and deep within her. Dana on the other hand, would have felt the urge to shout "see, I told you it was true." I would have to vindicate myself and let everyone know that I was the same person I was before the Angel came and called me Highly Favored. (Guess that is why I was not a finalist for the appointment of His Mother. Grin)
Later in the chapter Mary again must dig deep within herself and "treasure" a moment. She had just witnessed her twelve year old blow the minds of those in the temple. Hours before she was searching frantically for him. She and Joseph had just lived through another nightmare. Losing their kid. (Beth Moore brought this to light) Can you imagine the journey back to look for him? How they felt at the thought of not only loosing the child they called their own but also The Savior of the World! Chris and Dana would have had "heated fellowship" during that trip! (again another reason why I was not a finalist for His Mother.)
People around Mary witnessing the events were amazed, impressed by his wisdom, taken by the beautiful baby and angels over the barn. Mary, watched and treasured events, people and emotions. She must have known in the days ahead these "treasures" would see her through dark days.
Mary "treasured" her journey with Christ. No fanfare, no prideful proclamations about how smart or special her kid was, just deep within her heart....treasures. Looking at my life there are plenty of wrinkles, bumps, warts, scars and dry patches. This past weekend, I was challenged by Beth Moore from Luke 2 to treasure moments in the middle of desert, barren and well watered places of my life. Daily treasures. Knowing how I would look for a dip stick to measure against, I am praying that the Lord would make me aware of the "treasure" moments. Moments that means nothing to no one but me and to watch anxiously for moments the Lord will visit with me and share His heart.
Treasure the moment, treasure the person, treasure the Lord. Thanks Beth!
Merry Christmas......
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Sweet Reminders........
In 1991 Chris and I were given a devastating blow, we would never see the inside of a labor and delievery room or visit a hospital nursery to see our little miracle. Cancer would rob me of membership in the one club that all women gain membership to by giving birth. I felt so left out of the "mom's club". I wouldn't have late night cravings, stretch marks, labor pains, or know the magic of loving someone who rested safely inside my body. During the days of hurt, confusion and utter saddness, the Lord began to give me scripture as His promise of his better plan. The one that I held closely to during that time was Isaiah 55.
8 “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.
“And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.
9 For just as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so my ways are higher than your ways
and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.
10 “The rain and snow come down from the heavens
and stay on the ground to water the earth.
They cause the grain to grow,
producing seed for the farmer
and bread for the hungry.
11 It is the same with my word.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
12 You will live in joy and peace.
The mountains and hills will burst into song,
and the trees of the field will clap their hands!
13 Where once there were thorns, cypress trees will grow.
Where nettles grew, myrtles will sprout up.
These events will bring great honor to the Lord’s name;
they will be an everlasting sign of his power and love.”
His word and his promise came true! In May 1992 the Lord blessed our lives with Kalin Christian Sorensen. The cypress tree that was in place of the thorns of our lives! Life could not have been sweeter! It had happened! I was in the club!! My labor was a beautiful story of God's faithfulness, my late night cravings were filled with scripture to encourage my journey, my stretch marks were battle scars of the heart and I instantly loved this child before I ever saw his face!
Fast forward 18 years. I have been extremely low. Knowing my time as Kalin's mother was coming into a new phase brought fear, broken heart and utter sadness. Knowing that I do not battle flesh and blood, but principalities of darkness, I began to do what I have done for the last 18 years. I embraced the promises that the Lord gives in His word. A dear friend who has been in the trenches of this battle with me sent me scripture. As I began to read, I recognized Isaiah 55!! Kalin's promise verse!! The Lord washed me over with sweet reminders of every battle I had claimed that scripture for Kalin. Sweet reminders of every promise that God had proven faithful during the last 18 years.
Today I claim Isaiah 55 for Kalin all over again. I can know that there will be joy and peace and that his word will accomplish all that Jehovah intends for it to.
Monday, November 23, 2009
WHOO HOOOO What a ride......
Traveling with my parents and my favorite Aunt Patsy to Savannah, I have become more aware of the ride. The ride down here was LONG....especially when we get past Atlanta and my sweet Mama in the back seat perks up and says it won't be much longer now we are almost there. Four hours later we pull in to the "flea motel". Yes, I said "flea motel". We are traveling with my baby brother dog Toby and I had chosen a "pet friendly", economical establishment with a breakfast. I thought we were set! My heart kept pulling to the Spa Resort across the river but, I just couldn't justify the cost difference with no breakfast. I am always trying to squeeze as much as I can out of life you know.
Looking at my road weary parents and aunt as we de-flea my baby brother dog I thought what the heck. I marched myself down to the front desk and began my plight with the night manager. I sweetly requested a refund and began packing the family up again. Dad is thinking of just driving around to look for another room. Not me, I pick up the phone and call the Westin Resort and Spa, make my reservation and waltz myself right up to the valet and go inside. My weary travelers can't believe it! We look like a herd of Lord knows what as we walked in with our extremely overloaded cart of "stuff" as the bellman struggles to keep it all together. I can't help but laugh as I watch us drag ourselves into this beautiful hotel after a long days journey. But never more have I felt like we deserve it! These three people with me are some of the most precious in the world to me. So why not? Who needs breakfast anyway when you don't get up until 10:00am?
I found a Little sign in a gift shop that read."it doesn't matter how good you look when you get to the end of life. Show up late, sliding in on one foot yelling whooo hooo what a ride!". This one has been some more ride......one I will treasure forever!
Looking at my road weary parents and aunt as we de-flea my baby brother dog I thought what the heck. I marched myself down to the front desk and began my plight with the night manager. I sweetly requested a refund and began packing the family up again. Dad is thinking of just driving around to look for another room. Not me, I pick up the phone and call the Westin Resort and Spa, make my reservation and waltz myself right up to the valet and go inside. My weary travelers can't believe it! We look like a herd of Lord knows what as we walked in with our extremely overloaded cart of "stuff" as the bellman struggles to keep it all together. I can't help but laugh as I watch us drag ourselves into this beautiful hotel after a long days journey. But never more have I felt like we deserve it! These three people with me are some of the most precious in the world to me. So why not? Who needs breakfast anyway when you don't get up until 10:00am?
I found a Little sign in a gift shop that read."it doesn't matter how good you look when you get to the end of life. Show up late, sliding in on one foot yelling whooo hooo what a ride!". This one has been some more ride......one I will treasure forever!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Onions & Leeks vs. Milk and Honey......
Numbers 11:4-6 The riffraff among the people had a craving and soon they had the People of Israel whining, "Why can't we have meat? We ate fish in Egypt—and got it free!—to say nothing of the cucumbers and melons, the leeks and onions and garlic. But nothing tastes good out here; all we get is manna, manna, manna." The Message Bible
Isn't that just what happens when you take a group on a trip of a lifetime? It's what they have always wanted, planned a lifetime for, and the first time it isn't like what they thought it to be, they being thinking how good it used to be! I read that today in our Bible study One in a Million and just thought why?
The Pharaoh put Task Masters over the Children of Israel to make life "difficult" for them. This was all part of the plan to keep the Children of Israel from rising up and freeing themselves from captivity. Soon everyone became accustom to life in bondage and began to enjoy the food of Egypt. Fish, onions, leeks, garlic,and cucumbers are some of the favorites given freely to them. They began to miss the food of captivity when manna was now on the menu. Manna, the purest most heavenly food God would give His people. Why? To them it became mundane and bland, but to God, it was the purest form of nourishment able to satisfy millions of people. The food of captivity was heavy and pungent in odor. Think about it. The effects of cooking onions and garlic not to mention fish hang in the air long after the meal is finished? And let's not even think of the reoccurring effects of cucumber and melons!! (Maybe you don't have that problem. Be thankful!) Isn't that just like the enemy? Leaving us with the after effects of "good eating" to cover the aroma of fresh Bread from Heaven?! But manna, needed no seasoning, had no side dish that complimented it, it was just manna. All they ever needed!
The time of manna was also a cleansing of the palate. Time to forget about the bondage and experience freedom. But leave it to the "riffraff" to stir up old feelings. You know like a bunch of women discussing recipes around the Manna Buffet. That if they just could add a little onion maybe a clove of garlic and the manna would be outstanding! I have taken part in many of those conversations. I love to cook and even more I love to eat!
God needed to cleanse their palates. To rid them of the after effects of the heavy, overbearing food of the enemy, so they could see their need of dependence of Him. His nourishment is all we need. Feasting on Him and His goodness and His freedom. So I ask myself....Do I miss the food of slavery or wish there was a part of it I could add to what God has for me? Do I remember fondly the days I spent eating the free fish, that kept me needing to be refilled? Do I wish I could go back for just one day and smell the food of bondage simmering on the stove when there is Manna from Heaven fresh waiting for me to gather and feed myself and my family daily? We don't have to store it because it only comes during season. It is daily, fresh and pipping hot from the oven of Heaven! You see we have to cleanse our palates from the food of slavery, by experiencing the pure manna from heaven so our hearts can feast on the Milk and Honey of God's Promise!
Bring on the Manna!!
Isn't that just what happens when you take a group on a trip of a lifetime? It's what they have always wanted, planned a lifetime for, and the first time it isn't like what they thought it to be, they being thinking how good it used to be! I read that today in our Bible study One in a Million and just thought why?
The Pharaoh put Task Masters over the Children of Israel to make life "difficult" for them. This was all part of the plan to keep the Children of Israel from rising up and freeing themselves from captivity. Soon everyone became accustom to life in bondage and began to enjoy the food of Egypt. Fish, onions, leeks, garlic,and cucumbers are some of the favorites given freely to them. They began to miss the food of captivity when manna was now on the menu. Manna, the purest most heavenly food God would give His people. Why? To them it became mundane and bland, but to God, it was the purest form of nourishment able to satisfy millions of people. The food of captivity was heavy and pungent in odor. Think about it. The effects of cooking onions and garlic not to mention fish hang in the air long after the meal is finished? And let's not even think of the reoccurring effects of cucumber and melons!! (Maybe you don't have that problem. Be thankful!) Isn't that just like the enemy? Leaving us with the after effects of "good eating" to cover the aroma of fresh Bread from Heaven?! But manna, needed no seasoning, had no side dish that complimented it, it was just manna. All they ever needed!
The time of manna was also a cleansing of the palate. Time to forget about the bondage and experience freedom. But leave it to the "riffraff" to stir up old feelings. You know like a bunch of women discussing recipes around the Manna Buffet. That if they just could add a little onion maybe a clove of garlic and the manna would be outstanding! I have taken part in many of those conversations. I love to cook and even more I love to eat!
God needed to cleanse their palates. To rid them of the after effects of the heavy, overbearing food of the enemy, so they could see their need of dependence of Him. His nourishment is all we need. Feasting on Him and His goodness and His freedom. So I ask myself....Do I miss the food of slavery or wish there was a part of it I could add to what God has for me? Do I remember fondly the days I spent eating the free fish, that kept me needing to be refilled? Do I wish I could go back for just one day and smell the food of bondage simmering on the stove when there is Manna from Heaven fresh waiting for me to gather and feed myself and my family daily? We don't have to store it because it only comes during season. It is daily, fresh and pipping hot from the oven of Heaven! You see we have to cleanse our palates from the food of slavery, by experiencing the pure manna from heaven so our hearts can feast on the Milk and Honey of God's Promise!
Bring on the Manna!!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Going Around the Mountain Again.......
If you have hung out with me for very long you will hear me say, "you go on around that mountain and I'll wait for you here at the Stuckie's exit when you get back". What I mean by that was "look, I already know the pitfalls, the outcome, the result so I would rather not spend my time going through that again." I really didn't mean that I wouldn't be there with you to share my experiences, pray with you. But if you just didn't want to listen to those who have learned the lesson already then I would rather not go on that fieldtrip again. Do you understand what I mean? Finally after all these years I would rather learn in the classroom of other's experience than on a field trip of my own.
I have asked the Lord, "why don't you ever just let me go where everything is already worked out, the plan is in place and everyone is already doing what I need to be doing. That way the unknown is known and I don't have to wonder if I am doing it right. Lord, help me understand why I am always building and rebuilding. Show me what this is all about."
I have ready Isaiah 58 many times. It is highlighted in my bible so I know it has encouraged me many times. But today I saw a new thing. Isn't that just like the Lord? Always building and rebuilding? When I read it in the Message Bible it poured fresh on my heart.
1-3 "Shout! A full-throated shout! Hold nothing back—a trumpet-blast shout!
Tell my people what's wrong with their lives,
face my family Jacob with their sins!
They're busy, busy, busy at worship,
and love studying all about me.
To all appearances they're a nation of right-living people—
law-abiding, God-honoring.
They ask me, 'What's the right thing to do?'
and love having me on their side.
But they also complain,
'Why do we fast and you don't look our way?
Why do we humble ourselves and you don't even notice?'
3-5"Well, here's why: "The bottom line on your 'fast days' is profit.
You drive your employees much too hard.
You fast, but at the same time you bicker and fight.
You fast, but you swing a mean fist.
The kind of fasting you do
won't get your prayers off the ground.
Do you think this is the kind of fast day I'm after:
a day to show off humility?
To put on a pious long face
and parade around solemnly in black?
Do you call that fasting,
a fast day that I, God, would like? 6-9"This is the kind of fast day I'm after:
to break the chains of injustice,
get rid of exploitation in the workplace,
free the oppressed,
cancel debts.
What I'm interested in seeing you do is:
sharing your food with the hungry,
inviting the homeless poor into your homes,
putting clothes on the shivering ill-clad,
being available to your own families.
Do this and the lights will turn on,
and your lives will turn around at once.
Your righteousness will pave your way.
The God of glory will secure your passage.
Then when you pray, God will answer.
You'll call out for help and I'll say, 'Here I am.' 9-12"If you get rid of unfair practices,
quit blaming victims,
quit gossiping about other people's sins,
If you are generous with the hungry
and start giving yourselves to the down-and-out,
Your lives will begin to glow in the darkness,
your shadowed lives will be bathed in sunlight.
I will always show you where to go.
I'll give you a full life in the emptiest of places—
firm muscles, strong bones.
You'll be like a well-watered garden,
a gurgling spring that never runs dry.
You'll use the old rubble of past lives to build anew,
rebuild the foundations from out of your past.
You'll be known as those who can fix anything,
restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate,
make the community livable again. 13-14"If you watch your step on the Sabbath
and don't use my holy day for personal advantage,
If you treat the Sabbath as a day of joy,
God's holy day as a celebration,
If you honor it by refusing 'business as usual,'
making money, running here and there—
Then you'll be free to enjoy God!
Oh, I'll make you ride high and soar above it all.
I'll make you feast on the inheritance of your ancestor Jacob."
Yes! God says so! (Isaiah 58, The Message)
Questions answered, He has called each of us to refuse business as usual. To shout a full throated shout of all that is wrong. Help others not go on a Field trip since we have already passed the test in the classroom. To build from the ruins, to make our communities liveable again. To enjoy God and share that joy with those "down and out". You know them, the ones about to "go around that mountain" you just came off of.
In order to build from ruins one has to have seen a finished product before. Able to recycle useable materials and destroy the materials too weak and unfit to use in building. In renovation, you have to replace the worn out materials and bring updated and more effective ideas and materials. Restoration, you have to have seen it before; to know its history, its meaning, To lovingly bring it back to the original thing God intended it to be.
Wow, you will use the rubble of the past to build anew. You'll be known as those who can fix anything, restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again. Not just going through the motions, following others lead, following and action plan already in place but doing the work and "refusing business as usual". Then he wraps up with the promise if I do my part....Free to enjoy God. Ride high, soar above and feast on the inheritance.
Lord, I want your inheritance.....Now, where's my hammer......
I have asked the Lord, "why don't you ever just let me go where everything is already worked out, the plan is in place and everyone is already doing what I need to be doing. That way the unknown is known and I don't have to wonder if I am doing it right. Lord, help me understand why I am always building and rebuilding. Show me what this is all about."
I have ready Isaiah 58 many times. It is highlighted in my bible so I know it has encouraged me many times. But today I saw a new thing. Isn't that just like the Lord? Always building and rebuilding? When I read it in the Message Bible it poured fresh on my heart.
1-3 "Shout! A full-throated shout! Hold nothing back—a trumpet-blast shout!
Tell my people what's wrong with their lives,
face my family Jacob with their sins!
They're busy, busy, busy at worship,
and love studying all about me.
To all appearances they're a nation of right-living people—
law-abiding, God-honoring.
They ask me, 'What's the right thing to do?'
and love having me on their side.
But they also complain,
'Why do we fast and you don't look our way?
Why do we humble ourselves and you don't even notice?'
3-5"Well, here's why: "The bottom line on your 'fast days' is profit.
You drive your employees much too hard.
You fast, but at the same time you bicker and fight.
You fast, but you swing a mean fist.
The kind of fasting you do
won't get your prayers off the ground.
Do you think this is the kind of fast day I'm after:
a day to show off humility?
To put on a pious long face
and parade around solemnly in black?
Do you call that fasting,
a fast day that I, God, would like? 6-9"This is the kind of fast day I'm after:
to break the chains of injustice,
get rid of exploitation in the workplace,
free the oppressed,
cancel debts.
What I'm interested in seeing you do is:
sharing your food with the hungry,
inviting the homeless poor into your homes,
putting clothes on the shivering ill-clad,
being available to your own families.
Do this and the lights will turn on,
and your lives will turn around at once.
Your righteousness will pave your way.
The God of glory will secure your passage.
Then when you pray, God will answer.
You'll call out for help and I'll say, 'Here I am.' 9-12"If you get rid of unfair practices,
quit blaming victims,
quit gossiping about other people's sins,
If you are generous with the hungry
and start giving yourselves to the down-and-out,
Your lives will begin to glow in the darkness,
your shadowed lives will be bathed in sunlight.
I will always show you where to go.
I'll give you a full life in the emptiest of places—
firm muscles, strong bones.
You'll be like a well-watered garden,
a gurgling spring that never runs dry.
You'll use the old rubble of past lives to build anew,
rebuild the foundations from out of your past.
You'll be known as those who can fix anything,
restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate,
make the community livable again. 13-14"If you watch your step on the Sabbath
and don't use my holy day for personal advantage,
If you treat the Sabbath as a day of joy,
God's holy day as a celebration,
If you honor it by refusing 'business as usual,'
making money, running here and there—
Then you'll be free to enjoy God!
Oh, I'll make you ride high and soar above it all.
I'll make you feast on the inheritance of your ancestor Jacob."
Yes! God says so! (Isaiah 58, The Message)
Questions answered, He has called each of us to refuse business as usual. To shout a full throated shout of all that is wrong. Help others not go on a Field trip since we have already passed the test in the classroom. To build from the ruins, to make our communities liveable again. To enjoy God and share that joy with those "down and out". You know them, the ones about to "go around that mountain" you just came off of.
In order to build from ruins one has to have seen a finished product before. Able to recycle useable materials and destroy the materials too weak and unfit to use in building. In renovation, you have to replace the worn out materials and bring updated and more effective ideas and materials. Restoration, you have to have seen it before; to know its history, its meaning, To lovingly bring it back to the original thing God intended it to be.
Wow, you will use the rubble of the past to build anew. You'll be known as those who can fix anything, restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again. Not just going through the motions, following others lead, following and action plan already in place but doing the work and "refusing business as usual". Then he wraps up with the promise if I do my part....Free to enjoy God. Ride high, soar above and feast on the inheritance.
Lord, I want your inheritance.....Now, where's my hammer......
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Reflective and Thankful......
A full heart, eyes in awe, a faith strong, a heart changed. Today is one of those banner days that leaves you with a renewed sense of purpose. Over the last 12 years I can't tell you how many times I asked the Lord, "What's the purpose and when can I leave?". I prayed for release to be free, to run and do my own thing. What felt good to me. But the Lord always said no. Today He said a resounding, YES! To understand how the Kingdom of God is to work and actually see it in action has left this very talkative person reflective and quiet.
Today was the final day to be with my Jungle Family as we have come to know it. The Lord truly put His stamp of approval on the day and met with us so sweetly. I will never be able to put into words all that the Lord confirmed, manifasted and brought to memory that made this day so sweet. I don't think I have ever been at the end of something that could end so well. There was love for one another, for people we haven't met, an ability to reconcile all that had gone on in the past, to see its purpose and a peace in accomplishment. It was like an ending to the best movie of all time. It made you feel good, purposed and ready to go out the door and nothing would be able to change your mood.
Our message at Mosaic was so confirming on how the Kingdom of God works. Mark 4:26 Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens.
I am so thankful to have learned how to sleep resting in the arms of a Father who will cause things to happen and I just don't know how it did. That was so much the theme of today. We could never have been able to plan this any better. The rolling thunder of the morning, the video of Peter's life, the hillarious ride into town, Worship and new idea of Hosannah sang beautifully, meeting with someone you felt and instant connection to and know that it was right, watching my strong friend overcome with emotion in knowing her committment to prayer was not in vain. Praying with friends around the altar and hearing their prayers of thanksgiving and prayers for on another. I could go on and on from today, but I am sure that each of us had our own take of this day. All we can say is God Did It!
To my Jungle Family: We have found so much laughter and humor in the circumstances the enemy tried to use to break us only to have the Lord reinforce each time with His Word and our laughter. What I have learned in this Jungle I can't even begin to tap out in words here. I have gone out deeper with the Lord, found new treasures in His Word, and watch Him work in lives Supernaturally laughing all the way.
Joshua, Peter, Elijah, Elisha, Moses, Job, Betty, Judy, Edna, and Shirley have become trusted friends that have shared with us the secrets of a life spent with our Lord. We have spent time looking inside their lives and finding their lives are not much different than our own and learning more and more from them.
You have seen my at my best and my worst and you still love me. Wow! You have held me in your prayers and stood behind me so I wouldn't fall and beside me in battle and victory. So the Old Eagle (who is in the sunset of life lolol) is a better Eagle for having spent time in the little Sunday School Jungle with you. I love you my dear friends.
Today I found this scripture
Isaiah 4:2-3
2 In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors in Israel. 3 Those who are left in Zion, who remain in Jerusalem, will be called holy, all who are recorded among the living in Jerusalem.
I believe that day has come to Faith You are a beautiful and glorious branch of the Lord.......God Did It!!
Today was the final day to be with my Jungle Family as we have come to know it. The Lord truly put His stamp of approval on the day and met with us so sweetly. I will never be able to put into words all that the Lord confirmed, manifasted and brought to memory that made this day so sweet. I don't think I have ever been at the end of something that could end so well. There was love for one another, for people we haven't met, an ability to reconcile all that had gone on in the past, to see its purpose and a peace in accomplishment. It was like an ending to the best movie of all time. It made you feel good, purposed and ready to go out the door and nothing would be able to change your mood.
Our message at Mosaic was so confirming on how the Kingdom of God works. Mark 4:26 Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens.
I am so thankful to have learned how to sleep resting in the arms of a Father who will cause things to happen and I just don't know how it did. That was so much the theme of today. We could never have been able to plan this any better. The rolling thunder of the morning, the video of Peter's life, the hillarious ride into town, Worship and new idea of Hosannah sang beautifully, meeting with someone you felt and instant connection to and know that it was right, watching my strong friend overcome with emotion in knowing her committment to prayer was not in vain. Praying with friends around the altar and hearing their prayers of thanksgiving and prayers for on another. I could go on and on from today, but I am sure that each of us had our own take of this day. All we can say is God Did It!
To my Jungle Family: We have found so much laughter and humor in the circumstances the enemy tried to use to break us only to have the Lord reinforce each time with His Word and our laughter. What I have learned in this Jungle I can't even begin to tap out in words here. I have gone out deeper with the Lord, found new treasures in His Word, and watch Him work in lives Supernaturally laughing all the way.
Joshua, Peter, Elijah, Elisha, Moses, Job, Betty, Judy, Edna, and Shirley have become trusted friends that have shared with us the secrets of a life spent with our Lord. We have spent time looking inside their lives and finding their lives are not much different than our own and learning more and more from them.
You have seen my at my best and my worst and you still love me. Wow! You have held me in your prayers and stood behind me so I wouldn't fall and beside me in battle and victory. So the Old Eagle (who is in the sunset of life lolol) is a better Eagle for having spent time in the little Sunday School Jungle with you. I love you my dear friends.
Today I found this scripture
Isaiah 4:2-3
2 In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors in Israel. 3 Those who are left in Zion, who remain in Jerusalem, will be called holy, all who are recorded among the living in Jerusalem.
I believe that day has come to Faith You are a beautiful and glorious branch of the Lord.......God Did It!!
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