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There's Nothing Out There

Now since you've known the blessed Savior,

And since you've felt His cleasnsing power,

How can you can go back out there and deny Him?

There's nothing out there for a soul that's once known God.

There's nothing out there for a soul that's known God,

No peace nor pleasure can be found.

There's nothing but sorrow and dissapointment,

There's nothing out there for a soul that's once known God.

He's the God of Love, He's the God of mercy,

He's the God of judgment, He's judging you.

How can you go back out there and deny Him?

There's nothing out there for a soul that's once known God.

I'd rather die than to fail my Savior

Or bring reproach on His dear name;

Nor give the devil a chance to say there is.

There's nothing out there for a soul that's once known God.

Hard? Yes, but worth every effort!

Just a pretty picture from our time in Florida.

Tears came to my eyes as I read a family's blog, many times over the years it has encouraged me in my journey of motherhood. Why the tears? Like a wave crashing on the shore, it hit me- everything I so admire about these young people and their testimony, is the result of intentional parenting.
I like that word, intentional. It sounds so full of purpose and direction, like you know where you want to go and you know how to arrive!
There are many times that I scratch my head and wonder, "Now, where was I going? .
Knowing where we are going and how to get there is directly in line with what we love.
As a young person I heard a little quote countless times...in fact, if I were to look back I could probably find it already on this blog somewhere!
"It's not what you know, but what you love!" This will be our guide, that is why it's so important what we love, and Whom we love.
If I am in love with Jesus Christ and the Word of God, all else will fall into place. The "how to" will become infinetesimal.
Step by step, the Savior is waiting to lead, guide and actually go before us in every situation!
Our family is singing this Sunday night, the hymn we are going to sing has become a sort of theme song for us.

May the mind of Christ my Savior

1 May the mind of Christ, my Savior, live in me from day to day, by his love and power controlling all I do and say.

2 May the word of God dwell richly in my heart from hour to hour, so that all may see I triumph only through his power.

3 May the peace of God, my Father, rule my life in everything, that I may be calm to comfort sick and sorrowing.

4 May the love of Jesus fill me as the waters fill the sea. Him exalting, self abasing:

this is victory.

5 May we run the race before us, strong and brave to face the foe, looking only unto Jesus as we onward go.

Kate B. Wilkinson

This describes intentional living, doesn't it? This clarifies all those questions that we have as mom's, about the whys, wheres and hows!

Be encouraged today! No matter where we are today, we can move upward. Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, holding fast to the Truth- may we love the Lord. He will take care of all results.

Answer the call

Our theme for the new year in church is "Answer the Call"~
In the past few weeks we have heard about four people that God called in a special way. These messages have been a huge blessing to me.
The one that God used the most in my life was about Martha.

Luke 10:40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said,
Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her
therefore that she help me.
Luke 10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her,
Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

The point was "Don't just do something, sit there!"

Will I ever really learn to CONTINUALLY "Be still and know that I am God"?

It is the prayer of my heart to trust the Lord, trust Him even when all is falling to pieces about me. To take time to sit at His feet and learn of Him, and when I am there to not be distracted by anything else. Even "good" things.

The measure of our spirituality is in direct proportion to how much time we spend with Jesus, in the Word.

Is it working again?

For reasons unknown to this technically challenged person, Blogger quit letting me us the "publish post" button. Months ago. All of the sudden it started working again. I think. If you can read this, let me know.

Hey, as my dear, sweet, loving husband says, "I can pick my bloggers again!"...I know, that is really gross, but since only family reads this- you all still love me, right?

On the more serious side, I was praying about some burdens today and the song "God's been Good" started playing. My spirit was immediately revived in me as I reflected on that truth! He is always good and always right!

O.K., I'm off to finish painting my bedroom, doing 4 loads of laundry, cook two more meals for this family of 12, do a reading lesson with 2 boys,...why do I always list what I need to do? Now I only have enough energy to drag myself to the nearest easy chair~ Whoops, there goes my perspective again!

With God all things are possible~ Praising the Lord for His faithfulness

So thankful to the Lord for all the little things!

Lemon Cupcake Yankee candle...house-warming gift

A good cup of hazelnut coffee...just like my mom, I try to have a cup of coffee

with the Lord in the morning!

Reading 1 John 4...how precious to fellowship with the Lord

Good morning kisses... from my little children

Sweet chats...with my older children

A kitchen cleaned to perfection...by my 11 year old daughter!!

How Deep the Father's Love For Us

How vast beyond all measure,

That He would give His only son,

To make a wretch His treasure;

How great the pain of searing loss,

The Father turns His face away,

As wounds which mar the chosen One,

Bring many sons to glory.

Behold the Man upon a cross,

My guilt upon His shoulders,

Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice,

Call out among the scoffers.

It was my sin that held Him there,

Until it was accomplished,

His dying breath has brought me life,

I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything,

No gifts, no powr's, no wisdom,

But I will boast in Jesus Christ,

His death and resurrection.

Why should I gain from His reward?

I cannot give an answer,

But this know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom!

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine...Pr. 17:22

Years ago, my husband and I decided to not use fairy tales with our children, we just felt like they were unnecessary (at best)...
Anyways, yesterday my son was chatting with me and said, " Mama, I remember that story you told me when I was younger about a mom that prayed that every time her son told a lie, his nose would grow an inch longer!"
"I told you that??? "
It was a lie.
Seriously, I don't remember ever telling him such a thing, but it sure gave me a good laugh!
I just love being a mom!
Now, I'm off to read the Bible to my kids!