Psalm 27:13
'I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.'
I feel like I could easily fall into despair and hopelessness right now, but I must have faith and know that God is good and his will is perfect...and that lifts you from the deep depths of discouragement.
But, its the human flesh that cries out, how long until we see Your goodness??? Sometimes it's not exactly what we imagined or in our timing.
But God is good and His love endures forever.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Very nice....how muuuuuch.
Check these babies out....I bought them for 8 dollars at Sears.
This photo does not do justice to the colour they are....they are like Barbie coloured pink!!
Hehe!!!
Looove at first sight! ...and definitely will be wearing them to a friends wedding this June!!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Garment of Praise for Heaviness
"Man's earthly wisdom will be foolishness in the eyes of eternity, and what seems to be foolishness in man's eyes will prove to be wisdom in the eyes of eternity."
The above quote was Rick Pino's Facebook status today. I dont know whether to attribute this quote to him or not, but he was the poster of the status and I liked it alot!
Today has been a tougher day.
Brandon and I went to the hospital today to visit a beautiful saint, Carol Miller. This morning the doctors confirmed that she has cancer and that it has spread to her whole body.
The reason I can confidently call her a saint in the Lord, is that she has endured so many health problems in her lifetime and her faith has not been shaken. It's amazing that she is alive today, but its even more amazing that through everything, she can smile and that she just bubbles with joy which comes from knowing a living God. She is 65, and yet could put a 20 year old to shame when it came to being full of life and energy!!!
Today was a reality check. She looked weak, tired and in pain. Yes, she cried and yes, she was sad. Yes her body, this earthen vessel, was used up. But even in the face of death, her spirit was ALIVE. Her heart was created to worship and now she is going to a place where she is going to worship God in eternity. She had a peace that overcame all fear and sadness.
She had a peace that would CONFOUND the wise on earth....
Ha!
Awesome!!!!
Its not easy to see someone you love like this. In fact, it's extemely difficult. And my heart is breaking right now...
But our bodies WILL wither away like grass. These bodies are just temporary! And...when we die, we will be with the Lord and in new glorified bodies.
No more sickness, no more sorrow, no more death!!
The above quote was Rick Pino's Facebook status today. I dont know whether to attribute this quote to him or not, but he was the poster of the status and I liked it alot!
Today has been a tougher day.
Brandon and I went to the hospital today to visit a beautiful saint, Carol Miller. This morning the doctors confirmed that she has cancer and that it has spread to her whole body.
The reason I can confidently call her a saint in the Lord, is that she has endured so many health problems in her lifetime and her faith has not been shaken. It's amazing that she is alive today, but its even more amazing that through everything, she can smile and that she just bubbles with joy which comes from knowing a living God. She is 65, and yet could put a 20 year old to shame when it came to being full of life and energy!!!
Today was a reality check. She looked weak, tired and in pain. Yes, she cried and yes, she was sad. Yes her body, this earthen vessel, was used up. But even in the face of death, her spirit was ALIVE. Her heart was created to worship and now she is going to a place where she is going to worship God in eternity. She had a peace that overcame all fear and sadness.
She had a peace that would CONFOUND the wise on earth....
Ha!
Awesome!!!!
Its not easy to see someone you love like this. In fact, it's extemely difficult. And my heart is breaking right now...
But our bodies WILL wither away like grass. These bodies are just temporary! And...when we die, we will be with the Lord and in new glorified bodies.
No more sickness, no more sorrow, no more death!!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Dove's Eyes
"Let me hear your voice Lord, for your voice is so sweet. Let me see your eyes, for Your face is lovely" - Rick Pino
"Doves Eyes" by Rick Pino:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKeglSijY1w
I think it's time we really need to see God the way He truly is. He is not some far away god, sitting on a pedestal, requiring offerings and sacrifice.
Our God is Mighty in all His ways. He is glorious and victorious. He is majestic and Holy. He is worth of ALL praise and glory, and worthy of all sacrifice and offering.
And yet above all, he is a loving God and desires our affections!!! "I am my beloveds and He is mine."
Wow.
"Doves Eyes" by Rick Pino:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKeglSijY1w
I think it's time we really need to see God the way He truly is. He is not some far away god, sitting on a pedestal, requiring offerings and sacrifice.
Our God is Mighty in all His ways. He is glorious and victorious. He is majestic and Holy. He is worth of ALL praise and glory, and worthy of all sacrifice and offering.
And yet above all, he is a loving God and desires our affections!!! "I am my beloveds and He is mine."
Wow.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Happy New Year!
I confess, it has been a few months since I last blogged! It has been on my mind many times, even my blog was asking me to write!
Let me explain why the neglect:
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~Happy New Year to all!~
So far 2010 has been a good year! Any new years resolutions? I have a few! I am not huge on them though because every year I epically fail at reaching my goals! So if I dont set high standards, it wont hurt as much to fall. Haha!
I think one of my biggest goals this year is to introduce some new songs to our church. I have been writing some lyrics for the last few years, and just started to set them to music this last year! I have been to shy to show anybody in the past, but this year feels really right!! I have had a few people share prophetic words with me that God is going to give me songs to write, and other people simply encourage me in this. It's funny because this has always been a secret desire in my heart, and then God gives a word to someone I never met before and shares my secret with them. God confounds the wise, right.
It's kind of like leading worship. I ALWAYS wanted to, but never felt like I was good enough or even where to start! But, bam, God set everything into order and here we are! I love it!!!
Another goal is to lose some weight! I am happy to share with you, I have lost 4.2 pounds this last week! Whoohoo! I'm sure that's just Christmas weight, haha! But, it's a step!
I am glad the weekend is only 2 days away! Last weekend I spent a whole Saturday watching episode after episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" - what a great show. Definitely a top favorite of mine! It is based on the life and acted by Larry David - the co-creator of Seinfeld. If you like Seinfeld, then this show will definitely fill that void that was left by the Seinfeld gang. It's the same rambling conversations about everyday situations. lol. For example, tipping! Larry went out for lunch with Jason Alexander (Actor who played George Costanza) and Larry HAD to know how much Jason tipped so he could know how much she should tip. He didnt want to be undertipped. LOL. Oh boy oh boy. So good!!!
Anyways - will be back soon!
Chow for now!
Danae
Let me explain why the neglect:
- BUSY (aka I have a life? J/K)
- Brandon bought me a little net book so I have been using that as a private journal for myself. It's my baby - fits right into my purse!!!
- I didn't know if anybody even read this?
- Excuses, excuses, excuses.
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~Happy New Year to all!~
So far 2010 has been a good year! Any new years resolutions? I have a few! I am not huge on them though because every year I epically fail at reaching my goals! So if I dont set high standards, it wont hurt as much to fall. Haha!
I think one of my biggest goals this year is to introduce some new songs to our church. I have been writing some lyrics for the last few years, and just started to set them to music this last year! I have been to shy to show anybody in the past, but this year feels really right!! I have had a few people share prophetic words with me that God is going to give me songs to write, and other people simply encourage me in this. It's funny because this has always been a secret desire in my heart, and then God gives a word to someone I never met before and shares my secret with them. God confounds the wise, right.
It's kind of like leading worship. I ALWAYS wanted to, but never felt like I was good enough or even where to start! But, bam, God set everything into order and here we are! I love it!!!
Another goal is to lose some weight! I am happy to share with you, I have lost 4.2 pounds this last week! Whoohoo! I'm sure that's just Christmas weight, haha! But, it's a step!
I am glad the weekend is only 2 days away! Last weekend I spent a whole Saturday watching episode after episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" - what a great show. Definitely a top favorite of mine! It is based on the life and acted by Larry David - the co-creator of Seinfeld. If you like Seinfeld, then this show will definitely fill that void that was left by the Seinfeld gang. It's the same rambling conversations about everyday situations. lol. For example, tipping! Larry went out for lunch with Jason Alexander (Actor who played George Costanza) and Larry HAD to know how much Jason tipped so he could know how much she should tip. He didnt want to be undertipped. LOL. Oh boy oh boy. So good!!!
Anyways - will be back soon!
Chow for now!
Danae
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