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When did I lose my smile

Have you ever gone through old family pictures and snap shots and send pictures of yourself when you're always smiling and then stop to think my other pictures on my stats when did I lose my smile

Persuasion

http://bible.com/111/pro.16.23.niv The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction. Bible.com/app

Lord, I desire to have a heart that longs after you.  Please give me your wisdom when it comes to dealing with, everything.  Craig, miranda, deven, danny, clarissa, kyle, littles, parents, brothers and sisters. Friends, coworkers, kids and their parents.   Lord, thank you for Sharon.  Fill her with your peace that passes understanding.   Fill John with your peace.  Let him understand that he is in your hands.   Thank you for craig.  Show me how to love him

Prayer, day 1

http://bible.com/111/eph.3.14-21.niv For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.

Lord, every family includes my family. Those that know you and those that do not know you. Lord, I thank you for my family.  I thank you that you have given us a name
  That you started us in heaven and will return us to heaven.  Father thank you for sharon. Thank you for drawing her to you. Please strengthen her in her heart.  Thank you for Miranda and deven
Lord, please release what binds them. The sin that so easily entangled us.  Lord Jesus, I don't even know how to pray for them.  

I will pray this for them....

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you (miranda and deven) with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your (Miranda and Devens ) hearts through faith. And I pray that you, (they) being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and (they would know) to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you(Miranda and deven would be) may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Bible.com/app

Heartbroken, but God loves us still

http://bible.com/r/MC.6 I just finished day 6 of the @YouVersion Plan Real-Life Devotions by Lysa TerKeurst. Check it out here:

Happy file

We need to remember to take time and create a happy file.  So when things go south, we have a place to return to get our thoughts straight and Satan out of our mind.

Monks Marraige

That’s why I want a “monk’s marriage,” the benefits of being married to a godly woman, but with a monk’s attitude, expecting nothing, depending on God, and so being genuinely grateful for whatever my spouse chooses to bless me with. (Breathe spiritual passion into your marraige) 

What an amazing concept.  To have a thankful heart in all things. 

Forgive me father for not being Thankful in all things.  Create in me a thankful heart.

Psalm 95:1-7 NIV

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord ; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice,

Building character

Deuteronomy 5:32-33 NIV

So be careful to do what the Lord your God has commanded you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left. Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

One thing I would like to explore is why do all of the great leaders of the bible tend to screw up in the process? 

Choose Life

John 10:10 NIV

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Choose Life!

We will never enjoy life unless we make a quality decision to do so. Satan is an expert at stealing and our joy is one of his favorite targets. Nehemiah 8:10 tells us that the joy of the Lord is our strength. In John 10:10 we are told that "the thief" comes to kill, steal, and destroy, but that Jesus came that we might have and enjoy life. Satan is the thief, and one of the things he seeks to steal is our joy. If he can steal our joy from us, we will be weak; and when we are weak, the enemy takes advantage of us.

Weak believers are no threat to him and his work of destruction. In order to live as God intends for us to live, the first thing we must do is truly believe that it is God's will for us to experience continual joy. Then we must decide to enter into that joy. Experiencing enjoyment in our souls is vitally important to our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Proverbs 17:22 says, "A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones." It is God's will for us to enjoy life! Now it is time to decide to enter into the full and abundant life that God wills for us.

Joy and enjoyment are available just as misery is available. Righteousness and peace are available and so are condemnation and turmoil. There are blessings and curses available, and that is why Deuteronomy 30:19 tells us to choose life and blessings.

From the book New Day, New You by Joyce Meyer. Copyright 2007 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.

This is such a good devotional. Lord Jesus thank you for coming that we may have life. Lord I lift up deven to you. Father, I am so torn.  I love him but I want him to return to you.  I also lift Danny up to you.  Draw them both to you.  Call them Lord.  Fill them with your peace and presence.  Forgive them of their sins. 

Friendship

Lord, forgive me for not being a friend.  Forgive me Lord.  Show me what made me fall in love with Craig to begin with.   Thank you for your faithfulness.  I want to be my husbands friend.  I am so tired of everything being such a struggle. 

Blessings

I am blessed.  I am more selfish though.  When I consider the times i become frustrated with craig it is when he isnt living up to my expectations.   Forgive me Father.   I desire to have a joyful thankful heart.   I know it can only come from you.  
Craig provides.
He loves me
He is affectionate
He is fun

God have i become a bitter wife?  Forgive me.  Lord fill me so that i can give to my husband.  He gives of himself without asking for anything in return.  Who will fill his emotional bank account?  I think he appreciates being appreciated.  LORD show me little ways to appreciate Craig.  Thank you for him. 

Guard your heart

http://bible.com/111/pro.4.23.niv Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Bible.com/app

So often it seems that the stresses of my job start to catch up with me and then it only takes one more word and I give up control of my heart and mind to others.  Lord I know this is not from you.  Please fill me with your spirit Jesus.  That I would have a heart and spirit full of your word.  Then the words that come from my mouth would glorify you. 

Guarding Your Heart

Proverbs 4:23 says to guard your heart "for it determines the course of your life" (NLT). Think about that. Whatever's in your heart is eventually going to show up in your everyday life. Whatever's inside will eventually find its way out, where anyone and everyone can see it.

That alone makes it extremely important to monitor the things we allow to shape our hearts. I don't want something nasty, sinful, and selfish finding its way out and damaging my relationships with others, and I doubt you do either.

A large part of guarding your heart means learning how to control your thoughts, your words, your disposition and your general outlook. What you think usually comes out in what you say. What you say affects how you feel, and that shows up in your overall attitude.

In the course of everyday life, this is what determines how you handle your circumstances, whether you'll have peace or fall apart in a stressful situation. It governs how you respond to others, either with compassion and understanding or with judgment and arrogance, especially when you disagree with them!

You can try and keep your inner thoughts from altering your words and attitudes, but I find it's much easier to have godly thoughts to begin with. Spend time in God's presence, and let the Holy Spirit fill your heart with His goodness.

Prayer Starter: Lord, I only want my heart to be filled with thoughts and desires that are from You. As I spend more time in Your presence and focus solely on You, I know that my heart will change for the better, affecting the rest of my life in godly ways.

Love On

In summarizing 1 John 2,  questions came to mind.

1.   Why am I so eadily offended? 
2.  What are the 10 commandments? 
3.  What is the lust of flesh, lust of eyes and pride of life?

Answered prayer

Wow wow wow

I have been feeling like all of my prayers have been going unanswered....

A few days ago as  I was reading Messy Beautiful Love, A chapter called Give up your right to be right...I was struggling internally with what the author  was saying.

Love does not boast...it takes pleasure in him....   they went on to say to esteem others higher than yourself.

As I read this... I was feeling agitated..... my prayer was Lord... what about me? Who is going to fill me? 

In the still quiet.... not audibly but definately  there.... God said, "I will".

I doubted.

But....God is good all the time and all the time God is good.   In the last few days, i have received cards and small gifts from co-workers.  Words of encouragement.....   thank you Jesus for loving me enough to send people to fill me.  Even Debbie.... so far away...turned our picture into her profile picture.   You are a good and generous God. 

Day 6

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;   in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Lord, I am seeking you.  I am trusting you to make my marraige something that glorifies you.  Forgive my doubt.  

Wow

Once again Craig and I are back where we always end up. Money...

I  am reading  Messy Beautiful Love ... the chapter is talking about what love is....

Patient
Kind-  Craig has never accused me of being kind... Lord I know I am quick to talk, and am sometimes , ok oftentimes unkind.  I want to be kind as you see kindness.  Where I am weak please be strong.
Does not envy
Does not boast- Lord, please show me how to not be boastful but to take pleasure in Craig.
Is not proud.... esteem others as higher than yourself.  This sometimes makes me nervous or anxious.... what about me? What about my boundaries?  Who is going to fill me?   As I was asking this question,God answered in the quietness of my heart.... jesus said....Let ME.....    how can that happen?  Only in prayer and worship.  

Forgive me

http://bible.com/111/HEB13.4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Bible.com/app

Father, I have sinned against you, myself and Ray.  Please forgive me.   Jesus I continued to sin, even while single.   Sexual sin is so ...... have I also caused my husband to sin?  

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For this child I have prayed

1 Samuel 1:10-18, 28 NIV

In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord , weeping bitterly. And she made a vow, saying, “ Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” As she kept on praying to the Lord , Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk and said to her, “How long are you going to stay drunk? Put away your wine.” “Not so, my lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the Lord . Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.” Eli answered, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.” She said, “May your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast. So now I give him to the Lord . For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord .” And he worshiped the Lord there.

Dedicate my children to the Lord.  Thank you jesus for Miranda and deven.  Thank you for giving us a relationship that has been good.  Lord jesus I dedicate Miranda to you.  I give her to you.  You love her so much more than I ever could. I release her into your hands. It is so hard giving up what I feel is control although I know I have no control and never have.  father, please remeber the compassion you placed on her heart as a little girl.  So compassionate towards everyone.    I give you deven... thank you for my son.  Lord forgive my sins towards my children.  Break the bondage of the past.  I dedicate,  deven to you father.  you love him more than I ever could.  Show us how to live him.  Lord please return to him his sensitive spirit.  Thank you for him.