Running the good race

Our heart will cry “BE GLORIFIED, be lifted High above...

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:40:43 -1000

Our heart will cry “BE GLORIFIED, be lifted High above all”, for YOU are King and with everything we will shout fourth Your praise!!!!!!!

spiritualinspiration: What can we do to put ourselves in a...

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:37:59 -1000

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What can we do to put ourselves in a position to hear God’s voice? We have to make time in our daily lives to get quiet. David said of the Lord in Psalm 23:2, “He leads me beside quiet waters.” Today I want to encourage you to find those quiet waters where you can get alone with the Lord. It may be a room in your house, outside under the trees, or some other place where you can shut out the noise and distractions of the world for just a few precious minutes. The key to renewing your mind, body and spirit is to develop the habit and discipline of meditating on the Word of God every day — even if it is for just a moment.

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Wed, 08 May 2013 13:34:45 -1000

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Ladies, let’s start believing the truth the Lord tells us rather than the lies Satan whispers to us. #wearebeautiful

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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:49:30 -1000

Epiphany

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:47:11 -1000

I HAVE to get out of the way so God can do His work.

As a control freak, I try and inch my way into every corner of my life, including my relationships (especially my marriage). Today it came full circle to me. When I shut up and back off about a situation, it allows God to work in that area. He can use me yes, but when I try and control and manipulate his timing…I am just another burden rather than a servant. I learned the real meaning of ‘let go and let God’ today. He is faithful

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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:18:20 -1000

Then there is this....

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:56:06 -1000

THERE IS POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS TO BREAK EVERY CHAIN.

Every chain I have, that I just listed, even the ones that I didn’t God’s all sufficient sacrifice has the power to break every single one. He already won. The cross is enough. I have to remember the cross is enough, there is power in the name of Jesus, the cross is enough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNAV98bAqng

Case of the Mondays....

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:47:05 -1000

Today I feel defeated, deflated, bloated, blah, numb, just not here.

I have so many things going on in my head that it just kinda stopped.

My weight, my eating habits, who I am as a person, student loan debt, building a house, affording a house in CHS, maintenance on my bug, looking into what we can afford towards a newer car when we get back to CHS without affecting a down payment for a home, my skin problems, missing home, strengthening my marriage, sex, issues with my birth control and how it is affecting my body, trying to make a doctor’s appointment with the Army is impossible, being sore from the gym, making time for the gym, finding motivation to go to the gym, balancing wants and needs, effective communication, clean clothes that need to be put away, clothes that need to be ironed, Lexie needs quality time too, drinking 6 bottles of water a day is harder than it sounds, going to the bathroom 235734697 times a day is annoying, being 5000 miles away when four of your closest friends are getting married, oh and don’t forget I need to go by the grocery story after work after the gym, what’s for dinner?, Proverbs 31, time and discipline & a willing heart for quiet time, I wish I could visit my brother at Clemson……I JUST WANT MY BRAIN TO STOP.

And for my life to straighten out all on its own.

Until then…back to work I go.

It will be my JOY to say....

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:36:23 -1000

It will be my JOY to say....

Be lifted higher!!

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:35:36 -1000

Be lifted higher!!:

All of the praise unto Your name FOREVER!!!

On my knees

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:21:22 -1000

On my knees:

Your Glory God is what our hearts long for….

I am happy happy happy

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:52:13 -1000

Blessings in disguise

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:02:13 -1000

You can’t understand the value, purpose and worth having a friend is until you don’t have any.

Moving to Hawaii has been great. Leaving behind all my friends though has been a bit of a challenge. And…making new ones really isn’t my strong suite.

Today I had lunch with two friends I have made here on the island. I cannot tell you how happy my heart is. To be sitting at a table full of girls and just laughing all through lunch. I don’t need ten acquaintances, I need real, close friendships.

One girl in particular has been nothing but genuine with me. I truly value her friendship, honesty, hospitality and personality. We click so well together! She doesn’t even know how much of a blessing she has been to me. She always goes above and beyond and is such a giver!

Thank you Lord for hearing my cries and sending me these women! Such a blessing in disguise!

spiritualinspiration: When you take your problems and worries...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:43:28 -1000

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When you take your problems and worries to God in prayer, just remember that you are praying to…

- the God who walked on water
- the God who caused the blind to see
- the God who caused the paraplegic to stand, jump, and run..
- the God who drove out demons
- the God who parted the Red sea
- the God who caused water to flow from a rock
- the God who sees the future
- the God who raised the dead
- the God who holds the planets in orbit
- the God who spoke the sun and moon into existence
- the God who spoke the stars into existence
- the God who spoke the animals into existence
- the God who knelt in the dirt to form us and gave us the breath of life..
- the God who loves you
- the God who died for you
- the God who defeated death itself

HE IS THE GOD YOU PRAY TO; Remember that.

spiritualinspiration: The last thing Jesus said on the cross...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:42:50 -1000

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The last thing Jesus said on the cross was, “It is finished.” At that moment, it certainly looked like the end. It looked like it was over. But I believe that wasn’t just a statement of fact, it was a statement of faith. He was saying to Father God, “I’ve done My part. I’ve fulfilled My destiny. Now, I’ve got total trust and confidence in You that You are going to finish what You started through Me.” Even though it looked like the end, in reality, it was only the beginning.

Remember, when things look dark in your own life, dare to make a declaration of faith and say, “It is finished.” What you’re really saying is, “God, I know You are going to finish what You’ve begun in my life. You are going to turn things around.

I know that You are giving me the breaks that I need. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven!” Keep looking with your eyes of faith knowing that He is faithful, and He will finish what He’s started in you!

Best Miracle of 2013 (so far)....

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:50:10 -1000

My papa had a heart attack this morning; at 82 years old.

My Granny was there with him and being a nurse, called 911 immediately. He was rushed to the hospital where they were able to put two stints in his heart. He had two blockages: one was 100% the other 60%.

God protected him and watched over him through all of this. He is better of today than he was yesterday. Because yesterday, he was driving by himself back home from West Virginia. God’s timing is amazing, and because of that my Papa was able to survive this heart attack, get two new stints and recover surrounded by family in the ICU. If this would have happened yesterday, it would be a completely different ending.

Living in Hawaii is great until something like this happens. I am SO thankful that God was there, my Granny was there and he is safe and recovering right now. It make me so anxious to get back home…but I know that Gods got this.

The crazy thing is, my dad’s parents are the HEALTHIEST people I know. At 82 they eat right, are in an exercise program, have one glass of red wine an evening (for the heart) and are active active active. It just goes to show that no matter how you live your life, God is the ultimate author. Quality of life and longevity are two completely different things. They work so hard to have quality life, mobility and health, but they trust Jesus Christ for longevity. I am so happy to know that if today would have been the day, my Papa would have been in Heaven with my Lord and Savior.

Prayers for my Papa would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Feeling Generous?

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:03:16 -1000

I KNOW that my God is bigger than Sequestration.

I KNOW that my God is bigger than my debt.

I KNOW that my God has, is and will always provide for me.

I KNOW that His will is far better than my own

That being said, does anyone have it on their heart to help a newlywed (Army) couple pay off their student loans?

...just keep swimming

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:02:55 -1000

You know those last few pounds that just WONT GO?!?!

This week, I am going to kick their butt.

I have a new Victoria’s Secret bathing suit that needs to make a debut this weekend for our St. Patrick’s Day on the Sandbar extravaganza! And for it to fit perfectly, those last few pounds have to go. Being on a pontoon with friends in beautiful Hawaii waters is going to be great! I just need to make sure I FEEL great as well!

Fruits and Veggies galore + a good dose of the gym every day until Sunday… ready, set GO!

A Welcomed Guest

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:35:45 -1000

MY BROTHER WILL BE HERE IN HAWAII WITH ME IN FIVE DAYS!

Nicholas (19) has been my best friend for six years now. We talk almost everyday, we have the most open and transparent relationship I know between two friends (let alone a brother and a sister). I truly value and cherish him, for who he is, all that he has done, and his ambitious desire to do more with his life. He constantly is challenging me, pushing me and encouraging me, which I will always be thankful for.

I am proud and blessed to be his sister and I can’t wait to show him the BEST time here in Hawaii! What freshman in college wouldn’t love their first spring break in paradise?? ;)

I can’t wait for Saturday!!!!!!!!

So in love with my husband. He the ONLY one for me

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:12:46 -1000