True Blue Charmer

Friday, November 26, 2010

Thanksgiving

Family, Food, Fun, Fireplace . . . . all adds up to an enjoyable Thanksgiving day.










Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Give Thanks . . . With a Grateful Heart

What if, at the end of the day, the Lord told me I could only keep what I've thanked Him for today?
Have you counted your many blessings today . . . . named them one by one?

Monday, November 22, 2010

We Can Choose Joy

Put on the righteousness of Christ. Was listening to Joyce Meyer. I am totally paraphrasing, but she was saying that we daily choose our outfits, things that match and look nice. So why can't we wake up and choose joy? Choose to be kind and merciful to people whether we are "feeling it" or not. Sooooo true.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

No Matter What!



Persecution

Going through battles can by so trying, so hurtful, so painful. False accusations, lies, gossip. All things that God has spoken about in His word. These things wear you down, satan wants to get in and give you doubts about who you really are. I can't pretend to understand why those who should love you choose to spew hatred and lies. Only that satan is at work and won't quit if he can destroy.
Was reading about persecution today.

When we think about the promises of God, we generally wouldn't include persecution in our list! But Jesus did promise that those who love him will be persecuted. If we are striving to live for Him, and do His will, we will be attacked. If we are living perfect lives, with never a struggle, I guess we are not that much of a threat to satan, so why would he bother us? I say this not to puff myself up, but to build myself up, to encourage myself with His holy word. To remind myself not to doubt if I know that I am close to Him and doing the right thing by prayer and by studying His word, and by conversing with Him and listening for His still, clear voice.

Matthew 5:10-12 (New International Version)

10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."


It is not an easy thing, to be joyful when you are being hurt, being dragged through the mud, being figuratively stoned to death with the lies or words of others. But reading His word, I see that it is part of the plan. It is something that makes us stronger. Draws us closer to Him. I am trying to change my perspective. I don't want to live in the "why me" of it all. I want to live in the "why not me." I want to live for Him. I want to lean on Him, and trust in Him and grow to be a better "doer of His word." Why should the lies of others matter? I have to realize that I know the truth and God does, and that's all that matters. Those around me should know me enough to know the truth. If not, they don't know me at all.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Worthy?

Louder than the voice
That whispers you’re unworthy
Hear the sound of love
That tells a different story


Sunday, November 7, 2010

Seven Days Without God Makes One Weak ~

WITHOUT GOD…our week would be: Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday, Thirstday, Fightday, Shatterday.

Song for a Sunday

Hope is here
Shout the news to everyone
It’s a new day peace has come
Jesus saves
Mercy triumphs at the cross
Love has come to rescue us
Jesus saves

Hope is here
What a joyful noise we’ll make
As we join with heaven’s song
To let all the world know that Jesus saves
Raise a shout to let all the world know
That Jesus saves

Free at last
Every debt has been repaid
Broken hearts can be remade
Jesus saves
Sing above the storms of life
Sing it through the darkest night
Jesus saves

Free at last
What a joyful noise we’ll make
As we join with heaven’s song
To let all the world know that Jesus saves
Raise a shout to let all the world know
That Jesus saves

Sing it out
To let all the world know that Jesus saves
Raise a shout
To let all the world know that Jesus saves

You save You heal
Restore, reveal, Your Father’s heart to us
You rose to raise us from the grave
Your Spirit lives in us

Sing it out
To let all the world know that Jesus saves
Raise a shout
To let all the world know that Jesus saves

Shout it out
To let all the world know that Jesus saves
Raise a shout
To let all the world know that Jesus saves

Sing it out
To let all the world know that Jesus saves
Raise a shout
To let all the world know that Jesus saves

Oh sing it out
We shout until the whole world knows his name
Jesus
Sing it out and shout
For we will know your name
Jesus, Jesus


Thursday, November 4, 2010

"A Man Fell Into A Hole"

I know many don't like watching videos, but this is very short and sooooo worth watching. It is a fine example of how Christianity is different from other religions. Wow, we serve an amazing God! Praise Him!


Wednesday, November 3, 2010

He Will Love You For You

I think this is a beautiful, powerful, amazing song! Not to mention her beautiful voice! I just love the message it weaves ~ no matter how unworthy we may feel, what we may have done, He loves us! He wants a relationship with us and He wants us to know how much He loves us. How amazing is that?