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Showing posts with label on my mind. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Forgiveness
Forgiveness. It's one of the hardest things to do. Without God, it's impossible to do.
"Show me how to love the unlovable
Show me how to reach the unreachable
Help me now to do the impossible
Forgiveness."
I pray that God will show me how to love the people who it seems impossible to love. I pray that He'll help me reach the people who've put up walls and don't want to be reached. I pray that God will help me do what I can't do by myself and forgive others. That is my prayer today.
- Jenn
Thursday, February 14, 2013
For My Valentine
For my Valentine....
The ABC's of Why I Love You...
Your love for others and your dedication is ADMIRABLE.
You're a BELIEVER and a follower of Christ.
You're CUTE. Seriously, you are.
You're DETERMINED in every aspect of life.
You're ENCOURAGING to me and to every person you encounter.
You're always FAITHFUL...to God, to me, to our country.
You're GENTLE and caring toward others.
You're the most HANDSOME man I have ever laid eyes on.
You're simply INTRIGUING. I love listening to you and just staring at you.
You're JOVIAL. You can make anyone laugh and smile.
You're KIND...always thinking about others.
You're a LEADER. You know how to be in charge and effectively lead others.
You're MERCIFUL - always willing to forgive me when I do wrong.
You're NUTTY (and I am too!).
You're OPTIMISTIC, even in the worst of situations.
You're PATIENT. You seriously have the patience of a saint with me at times.
You're QUINTESSENTIAL. Everyone deserves a spouse as amazing as you!
You're very RESPONSIBLE and mature.
You're SINCERE in everything you say and do.
You're THOUGHTFUL - constantly thinking about others before yourself.
You're altogether UNDERSTANDING.
You're VALIANT - determined in everything you do.
You're WISE - full of more wisdom than anyone I know.
You're eXactly the man I was looking for and you give the best X's and O's.
You're YEARNFUL - a.k.a. you're the one that I want.
You're ZEALOUS - devoted and committed to what you do.
And those are just a few of the reasons that I love you. Thanks for being a wonderful husband and my bestest friend! Happy Valentine's Day Josh!
<3 Jenn
The ABC's of Why I Love You...
Your love for others and your dedication is ADMIRABLE.
You're a BELIEVER and a follower of Christ.
You're CUTE. Seriously, you are.
You're DETERMINED in every aspect of life.
You're ENCOURAGING to me and to every person you encounter.
You're always FAITHFUL...to God, to me, to our country.
You're GENTLE and caring toward others.
You're the most HANDSOME man I have ever laid eyes on.
You're simply INTRIGUING. I love listening to you and just staring at you.
You're JOVIAL. You can make anyone laugh and smile.
You're KIND...always thinking about others.
You're a LEADER. You know how to be in charge and effectively lead others.
You're MERCIFUL - always willing to forgive me when I do wrong.
You're NUTTY (and I am too!).
You're OPTIMISTIC, even in the worst of situations.
You're PATIENT. You seriously have the patience of a saint with me at times.
You're QUINTESSENTIAL. Everyone deserves a spouse as amazing as you!
You're very RESPONSIBLE and mature.
You're SINCERE in everything you say and do.
You're THOUGHTFUL - constantly thinking about others before yourself.
You're altogether UNDERSTANDING.
You're VALIANT - determined in everything you do.
You're WISE - full of more wisdom than anyone I know.
You're eXactly the man I was looking for and you give the best X's and O's.
You're YEARNFUL - a.k.a. you're the one that I want.
You're ZEALOUS - devoted and committed to what you do.
And those are just a few of the reasons that I love you. Thanks for being a wonderful husband and my bestest friend! Happy Valentine's Day Josh!
<3 Jenn
Thursday, January 31, 2013
My Prayer
In the book of 1 Chronicles, a man is introduced. That man's name is Jabez. The name Jabez is only mentioned one other time in the Bible. In that particular instance, the name is referring to a location and not a person.
Jabez was obviously introduced for a reason, considering that everything in the Bible is introduced for a reason. In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, it says " Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez,saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested."
This is a very short and simple prayer, but very meaningful. Jabez starts off by asking God to bless him. This isn't a selfish request. He's not asking for God to bless him so that he could boast in what he has or so that he can build himself up. He then asks for God to be with him and to keep him from evil. He recognizes that he needs God's help and protection.
We studied this prayer last night in midweek service at church. One thing that hit my was the simplicity of the prayer. Jabez didn't use fancy words and ramble on and on. His prayer was simple and to the point. I think sometimes I try to impress others while I pray, but that shouldn't be. My prayers need to be pure and simple, directed to God and God alone. Another thing that hit me was his unselfishness in his prayer. He didn't ask for money, land, or anything else selfishly. He asked that God would bless him so that he could be a blessing to others.
This prayer is now my prayer. I pray that I can be as unselfish and reliant upon God as Jabez.
- Jenn
Jabez was obviously introduced for a reason, considering that everything in the Bible is introduced for a reason. In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, it says " Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez,saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested."
This is a very short and simple prayer, but very meaningful. Jabez starts off by asking God to bless him. This isn't a selfish request. He's not asking for God to bless him so that he could boast in what he has or so that he can build himself up. He then asks for God to be with him and to keep him from evil. He recognizes that he needs God's help and protection.
We studied this prayer last night in midweek service at church. One thing that hit my was the simplicity of the prayer. Jabez didn't use fancy words and ramble on and on. His prayer was simple and to the point. I think sometimes I try to impress others while I pray, but that shouldn't be. My prayers need to be pure and simple, directed to God and God alone. Another thing that hit me was his unselfishness in his prayer. He didn't ask for money, land, or anything else selfishly. He asked that God would bless him so that he could be a blessing to others.
This prayer is now my prayer. I pray that I can be as unselfish and reliant upon God as Jabez.
- Jenn
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Comfort Zones
Every individual has their own comfort zone. For some, theirs is large. For others, theirs is small. Personally, I have a smaller comfort zone. I like talking to people I know, going places that I'm familiar with, doing things that I'm used to, etc. I don't like venturing outside of my comfortable area very often.
I've seen recently that this can be a bad thing for me. I stick with the same people and build relationships - which is a good thing. However, I don't welcome new people in very easily. I do things that I'm used to, which is also a good thing. However, I don't branch out and try new things very much.
I've decided that it's time to get out of my comfort zone a little bit. I'm going to try to talk to at least one new person every week - whether it's a neighbor, the cashier at the grocery store, someone at church, or someone I meet along the way. This is one way that I can minister to others. I'm also going to try to find "uncomfortable situations" to put myself into. That might involve something as simple as going to a store that I'm not used to or doing an activity that I normally wouldn't do.
It may seem weird, but I've decided that I want to stretch myself a little and get out of my comfortable little bubble more often. I think this will help me grow personally and it may very well open up new opportunities that I never would have known of otherwise.
- Jenn
I've seen recently that this can be a bad thing for me. I stick with the same people and build relationships - which is a good thing. However, I don't welcome new people in very easily. I do things that I'm used to, which is also a good thing. However, I don't branch out and try new things very much.
I've decided that it's time to get out of my comfort zone a little bit. I'm going to try to talk to at least one new person every week - whether it's a neighbor, the cashier at the grocery store, someone at church, or someone I meet along the way. This is one way that I can minister to others. I'm also going to try to find "uncomfortable situations" to put myself into. That might involve something as simple as going to a store that I'm not used to or doing an activity that I normally wouldn't do.
It may seem weird, but I've decided that I want to stretch myself a little and get out of my comfortable little bubble more often. I think this will help me grow personally and it may very well open up new opportunities that I never would have known of otherwise.
- Jenn
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
As the song says, "it's the most wonderful time of the year". It seems that right around Christmas, people who are usually miserable have a little bit of joy in their lives.
You wonder why they have that joy. Do they know the real meaning of Christmas and are filled with joy because of it? Or are they just more joyful because everyone else around them is?
It's great to know the real meaning of Christmas - the only source of true joy in the whole world. It's great to know that God sent His Son down to earth as a newborn baby. He was born in a manger. He came here to die for my sins and your sins. He came to earth KNOWING what was ahead of him - that one day He would suffer and die a horrible death for sins that He didn't commit.
If that isn't a source of joy, then what is?
So, this Christmas, celebrate the true source of joy - our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Make this truly the most wonderful time of the year by accepting His free gift that He offers to each of us - the gift of salvation.
I'm happy to say that this really is the most wonderful time of the year - only because I know Jesus as my Savior.
- Jenn
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Blinded
It's saddening to me to think of how many people are completely lost - following a person, a person who's completely warped in their thinking and beliefs. I watched this video today and it made me sad...sad and angry all at the same time. Sad for this woman whose completely blinded to the truth and angry that she's leading so many astray....
Despite being saddened and angry, I realize that all I can do is pray for her. Pray that somehow she finds the Truth and uses her influence on millions for the good and not for the bad. Would you pray with me for her and for all of those who are blinded to the truth?
- Jenn
Despite being saddened and angry, I realize that all I can do is pray for her. Pray that somehow she finds the Truth and uses her influence on millions for the good and not for the bad. Would you pray with me for her and for all of those who are blinded to the truth?
- Jenn
Monday, September 20, 2010
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