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Going Through A Difficult Time?

August 30, 2010Written by Joy

Going Through A Difficult Time?

Are you going through a difficult time in your life? Are you having financial troubles and don’t know where to turn? What about in need of a car because your old one is not working anymore? Just recently moved and your old house needs to sell quickly? I am sure most everyone has something in their life at this time to where they just don’t know what to do about a situation. This has been me lately. I have had health issues, money has been tight and we just had to have a crack fixed in our windshield. As much as I want to fix everything myself, I can’t. However, I know the one person who can. God. He can and will supply all of my needs. All I have to do is ask! No matter how small or large the prayer request, He will answer! Did you notice though I said needs? Yes, needs! Not wants! God knows what you need and He will take care of you no matter what. Just trust on Him and His holy name and he will provide all of your needs.

Check out these verses that I came across. Remember that God will take care of you and your family!

Psalms 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

John 14:14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

I am linking up with Robyn over at Our Homeschool Home for Mingle Monday. Be sure to stop by and say hi to Robyn and all the other wonderful bloggers linking up.

Our Homeschool Home

Going Through A Difficult Time?

August 30, 2010Written by Joy

Going Through A Difficult Time?

Are you going through a difficult time in your life? Are you having financial troubles and don’t know where to turn? What about in need of a car because your old one is not working anymore? Just recently moved and your old house needs to sell quickly? I am sure most everyone has something in their life at this time to where they just don’t know what to do about a situation. This has been me lately. I have had health issues, money has been tight and we just had to have a crack fixed in our windshield. As much as I want to fix everything myself, I can’t. However, I know the one person who can. God. He can and will supply all of my needs. All I have to do is ask! No matter how small or large the prayer request, He will answer! Did you notice though I said needs? Yes, needs! Not wants! God knows what you need and He will take care of you no matter what. Just trust on Him and His holy name and he will provide all of your needs.

Check out these verses that I came across. Remember that God will take care of you and your family!

Psalms 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

John 14:14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

I am linking up with Robyn over at Our Homeschool Home for Mingle Monday. Be sure to stop by and say hi to Robyn and all the other wonderful bloggers linking up.

Our Homeschool Home

Multitude Monday- A Thousand Gifts #36-45

August 30, 2010Written by Joy

Multitude Monday- A Thousand Gifts #36-45

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We always have so much to be thankful for. God has blessed us so much, that I am happy to be able to share in all the ways.

36. My church family at Woodland Baptist Church. (I can’t say this enough!)
37. My children’s Sunday School teachers at church. They are awesome!!
38. The Praise and Worship team. My husband and son play in this and they are such a blessing,
39. The Pastor and Associate Pastor who preach the word of God! They don’t hold anything back!
40. The awesome cooler temps we have been having.
41. The awesome homeschool cookout we had on Saturday.
42. The new homeschool friends we made on Saturday.
43. The cold water of the river to help us cook off.
44. The wonderful food everyone brought to share on Saturday.
45. Being able to fellowship with homeschoolers and share blessings with one another.

You can also take part in the Multitude Monday by visiting A Holy Experience.

Have a blessed day!

blessings, Hip Homeschool Hop

Multitude Monday- A Thousand Gifts #36-45

August 29, 2010Written by Joy

Multitude Monday- A Thousand Gifts #36-45

holy experience

We always have so much to be thankful for. God has blessed us so much, that I am happy to be able to share in all the ways.

36. My church family at Woodland Baptist Church. (I can’t say this enough!)
37. My children’s Sunday School teachers at church. They are awesome!!
38. The Praise and Worship team. My husband and son play in this and they are such a blessing,
39. The Pastor and Associate Pastor who preach the word of God! They don’t hold anything back!
40. The awesome cooler temps we have been having.
41. The awesome homeschool cookout we had on Saturday.
42. The new homeschool friends we made on Saturday.
43. The cold water of the river to help us cook off.
44. The wonderful food everyone brought to share on Saturday.
45. Being able to fellowship with homeschoolers and share blessings with one another.

You can also take part in the Multitude Monday by visiting A Holy Experience.

Have a blessed day!

blessings, Hip Homeschool Hop

Several Months and…

August 25, 2010Written by Joy

….A couple of days later, I am finally doing my weigh-in. Yes, I last posted about my journey to a healthier lifestyle back at the end of May. I have no excuse other than it has been a busy and hectic summer. Not only have we been busy, I have had some major flare-ups with my arthritis and fibromyalgia. On some days, the pain has been extremely hard to deal with. Since I was still have severe pain in my shoulder/neck/arm they sent me for another MRI and it showed a bulging disc in my neck. The good news to that is that it was not pushing on a nerve. Thankfully it isn’t herniated and I won’t need surgery at this time. So for now, I plan on getting massage therapy and possibly visiting a chiropractor. I will go back to see my doctor in 6 weeks to discuss how I have been doing and to see what other options I have if treatment is not working. I know all will be okay though, because God is in control. He will take care of me no matter what!

So, how have I been doing on the weight issue? Not as well as I would have liked to. I had set a goal for myself at the end of July and I did not meet that goal. While I am disappointed, I know I can pick right back up and get back on the bandwagon. I am determined to get this weight off of me and I will make it happen one day at a time. I am part of an awesome support group of ladies that is on the same journey that I am. We all weigh in once a week and e-mail everyone with our progress and stay in touch throughout the week for encouragement and prayer.

My goals for this week include drinking my water, making healthier food choices as well as watching how much I eat when I sit down. As for exercising, I am having to take it easy and just try to walk for the time being. I am wanting to add in some pilates as soon as I can. Hopefully this will be sooner rather than later!

I am very thankful to have such a wonderful family to support me in everything. They have been awesome in helping out with household work and cooking supper when I have not been able to. Yes, I do get down every now and then when I am unable to do something for my family, but I try to remember that God is in control. So, I will continue to praise God for everything that He has given me in my life.