Hey Readers!
So Ive been praying for God to put something on my heart to blog about for 2 days and I didnt get anything until just now! Im watching KTV (christian channel on dish) and a man with no legs or arms just did a whole study and what he had to say just touched me. http://youtu.be/UaIbym0hYtY LOOK IT UP!
"When your tired of trying to clean a dirty house with filthy rags God grace is sufficient!"
"When I get to Heaven I believe Gods gonna ask me 2 questions, and if you dont agree with me thats fine, but I believe hes going to ask me this...1. Do you know me? and 2. Who did you bring with you?"
WOW! I never thought of it that way! Sometimes I think I try to come up with something for my blog that has to do with my own life but I feel tonight that I need to share the real reason Im here, for some people that may never speak to a christian or to those who may never pick up a bible and those to who may never hear the real message. "Come to Me all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am the gentle and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."- Matthew 11:28-30 "And you shall know the truth , and the truth shall make you free!"- John 8:32 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."- Romans 3:23 ( ALL meaning EVERYONE) "For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believe in Him should not perish but have every lasting life. For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved." -John 3:16-17
Even after asking for forgiveness and realizing I was a sinner and needed his grace and prayed the prayer and acknowledged that God sent his son to die (just for me and you!) and clean my slate white as snow doesnt mean that I still dont sin. Its an on going battle its never easy and I pray for his help daily! But thankfully Jesus understand and forgives me and I have Grace and his forgiveness its the only way to make it through every day. But I do not want anyone to think any christian is perfect or above the next person we ARENT! the best saying is this "Im just a sinner saved by grace!" how true. Something else I struggle with is knowing that im forgiven because I dont think we really comprehend the special love God has for us, once I have asked for forgiveness I need to let it go because God does he doesnt remember after hes forgiven me. For some reason I personally think women really have a problem with holding onto past and thinking well he really hasn't forgave me I need to ask for forgiveness, not true he really forgives and forgets. Satan tells us that we arent really forgiven but Jesus says we are covered by his blood.
John 8:32 "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free."
Jesus makes a big deal about the truth because only the truth sets you free. Satan is the father of LIES, a master deceiver, and he wants you to believe anything other than the teachings of Jesus. The truth is that believe in Jesus saves you from your sin, and saves you for eternal life. In this verse Jesus says that truth will set you free because Jesus frees you form your bondage to sin. Satan will whisper lies to you over and over, hoping you'll believe his tricks and get confused. Remember that confusion is not from God. (1 Corinthians 14:33) When you feel confused or overwhelmed, return to Scripture and read the truth of the words of God. From Him you will find direction and clear guidance. Meditate on those words. Let His truth come alive in your mind and in your heart. The Bible makes a big deal about truth because lies will lead you astray. Stay focused on the turth of Gods Word. Know the truth, follow the truth, tell the truth. It "shall make you free"!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
I have a dream......
Hey Readers!
So I feel the need to spill all this on here because when it comes to me writing I can say what I want and y'all get to read it without interruptions, without opinions and without I'm sure the negative harsh reality comments just because its reality doesn't mean I cant dream right?
This week I was pushing my cousin I kept saying to her you need to get involved in something some way you can meet GOOD people, but as soon as the words left my mouth I automatically started thinking about things I could tell her to do...I thought....and I thought.....and I thought some more I couldn't believe how hard it was to come up with something she could do and be around good people. The dream I have, I have had before and I have even mentioned it plenty of times. Do any of you remember the Fatted Calf Cafe? I do! I think we made it an every friday thing it was a christian cafe and I LOVED IT THERE. As I became an older teen and even into my 20s Ive come to realize that I really love coffee shops. I hate coffee. But I have a love for the atmosphere of a coffee shop and I loved going to borders and ordering myself a hot chocolate and sitting there enjoying the smells, the people, and the Internet. So finally I get to my point! I really want to open a CHRISTIAN COFFEE SHOP, a place for young adults to come hang out obviously because there isnt church everyday and there is absolutely NOTHING here in parkersburg. I can see the whole place in my head, coffee (all kinds), hot chocolate, cookies, music, internet, comfy couches and chairs, board games, and I could prolly even hook it up with live music every now and then. I was thinking we could even have a bible study nights. I think im really going to look into this because this is a huge dream that would be amazing to have come true. I know as I sit here and spill this that this isnt a cheap dream by any means so maybe someone will read this thats rich and they will steal my idea ...haha then I could come enjoy it!
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
So I feel the need to spill all this on here because when it comes to me writing I can say what I want and y'all get to read it without interruptions, without opinions and without I'm sure the negative harsh reality comments just because its reality doesn't mean I cant dream right?
This week I was pushing my cousin I kept saying to her you need to get involved in something some way you can meet GOOD people, but as soon as the words left my mouth I automatically started thinking about things I could tell her to do...I thought....and I thought.....and I thought some more I couldn't believe how hard it was to come up with something she could do and be around good people. The dream I have, I have had before and I have even mentioned it plenty of times. Do any of you remember the Fatted Calf Cafe? I do! I think we made it an every friday thing it was a christian cafe and I LOVED IT THERE. As I became an older teen and even into my 20s Ive come to realize that I really love coffee shops. I hate coffee. But I have a love for the atmosphere of a coffee shop and I loved going to borders and ordering myself a hot chocolate and sitting there enjoying the smells, the people, and the Internet. So finally I get to my point! I really want to open a CHRISTIAN COFFEE SHOP, a place for young adults to come hang out obviously because there isnt church everyday and there is absolutely NOTHING here in parkersburg. I can see the whole place in my head, coffee (all kinds), hot chocolate, cookies, music, internet, comfy couches and chairs, board games, and I could prolly even hook it up with live music every now and then. I was thinking we could even have a bible study nights. I think im really going to look into this because this is a huge dream that would be amazing to have come true. I know as I sit here and spill this that this isnt a cheap dream by any means so maybe someone will read this thats rich and they will steal my idea ...haha then I could come enjoy it!
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Not Really Knowing....Just Trusting.
Hey Readers!
Its been awhile!! As most of you know I am officially Mrs. Stull now, although I was scared to death and I threatened to run away, Its the best decision I ever made Im the happiest I have ever been and the sad part is I didnt know how happy I truly really was till I saw my own wedding pictures. So the next part of the song after marriage is of course the baby carriage duh. Well we together have started trying and the last couple of days Ive prayed really hard of course everyone has their own opinion on this matter but I also feel like I want to explain something Im almost 25 years old my own plan was to have children of course ALONG time ago my own plan isnt always Gods plan because he knew better obviously lol. Now I am once again married and Bryan and I have enjoyed our year together alone and I have always always for as long as I remember have longed to be a mother. I have been completely guilty of being completely jealous of every mother around me, and have even gone as far as pushing special people in my life who have gotten pregnant away, jealousy is a horrible emotion but I dealt with it. Now i am beyond blessed with everyone of my friends kids in every possible way they bless my life beyond measure NOW i will finally be a real aunt in about a month now YAY! and this child i will love he will (kinda) be my flesh and blood and i love him more than words. I long to feel the excitement of knowing my husband and I have created LIFE and knowing that this beautiful thing God gives us is the best gift ever. I want to enjoy every mother thing you can possibly think of (yes even the bad) I want to feel the baby move inside me i think its the most beautiful thing Ive ever seen in my life is to watch a woman become a mother and a father become a father. Brys and I both know we want to be parents more than words we are both ready to be there, and now Ive got to give it to God because obviously he knows our lives and knows what we need better than we do. And with all of my friends advice even though Ill admit I have rolled my eyes I know with all of my heart they are right that i need not worry about this and that God will bless us with exactly what we need.. "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.- Matthew 6:34. "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to proper you and not to harm you, plans to give you home and a future."- Jeremiah 29:11.
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."- Proverbs 16:3
Moving on, there is a TON of things going on in my life right now and lives might be changing and our family needs prayers more than anything. Lots of decisions are to be made and lots of unselfish understanding are to be understood. And I pray that every word that ive said has sunk in and that they have opened their heart and really heard my words. Ive been told I get listened too and I pray I have,I feel as though im above my years but when I look back at all Ive said I know that this all could not possibly be coming from me because before I speak I pray... Lord take my words because I have nothing. I really honestly believe if Ive made a difference its not me at all really but somehow he works out my tangled mumbled mess and makes my words come out that make sense and im even amazed. PRAYER WORKS PEOPLE. And I really honestly believe with prayers all of our families problems will all completely turn out for the better this is just a bump in the road for all of us. "Let Gods promises shine on your problems." and to end all of this jumbled up blog I will say this....
"Never Stop Praying."-1 Thessalonians 5:17
Its been awhile!! As most of you know I am officially Mrs. Stull now, although I was scared to death and I threatened to run away, Its the best decision I ever made Im the happiest I have ever been and the sad part is I didnt know how happy I truly really was till I saw my own wedding pictures. So the next part of the song after marriage is of course the baby carriage duh. Well we together have started trying and the last couple of days Ive prayed really hard of course everyone has their own opinion on this matter but I also feel like I want to explain something Im almost 25 years old my own plan was to have children of course ALONG time ago my own plan isnt always Gods plan because he knew better obviously lol. Now I am once again married and Bryan and I have enjoyed our year together alone and I have always always for as long as I remember have longed to be a mother. I have been completely guilty of being completely jealous of every mother around me, and have even gone as far as pushing special people in my life who have gotten pregnant away, jealousy is a horrible emotion but I dealt with it. Now i am beyond blessed with everyone of my friends kids in every possible way they bless my life beyond measure NOW i will finally be a real aunt in about a month now YAY! and this child i will love he will (kinda) be my flesh and blood and i love him more than words. I long to feel the excitement of knowing my husband and I have created LIFE and knowing that this beautiful thing God gives us is the best gift ever. I want to enjoy every mother thing you can possibly think of (yes even the bad) I want to feel the baby move inside me i think its the most beautiful thing Ive ever seen in my life is to watch a woman become a mother and a father become a father. Brys and I both know we want to be parents more than words we are both ready to be there, and now Ive got to give it to God because obviously he knows our lives and knows what we need better than we do. And with all of my friends advice even though Ill admit I have rolled my eyes I know with all of my heart they are right that i need not worry about this and that God will bless us with exactly what we need.. "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.- Matthew 6:34. "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to proper you and not to harm you, plans to give you home and a future."- Jeremiah 29:11.
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."- Proverbs 16:3
Moving on, there is a TON of things going on in my life right now and lives might be changing and our family needs prayers more than anything. Lots of decisions are to be made and lots of unselfish understanding are to be understood. And I pray that every word that ive said has sunk in and that they have opened their heart and really heard my words. Ive been told I get listened too and I pray I have,I feel as though im above my years but when I look back at all Ive said I know that this all could not possibly be coming from me because before I speak I pray... Lord take my words because I have nothing. I really honestly believe if Ive made a difference its not me at all really but somehow he works out my tangled mumbled mess and makes my words come out that make sense and im even amazed. PRAYER WORKS PEOPLE. And I really honestly believe with prayers all of our families problems will all completely turn out for the better this is just a bump in the road for all of us. "Let Gods promises shine on your problems." and to end all of this jumbled up blog I will say this....
"Never Stop Praying."-1 Thessalonians 5:17
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