Here's a great thought: "We should choose life goals that are centered in God: to know Him better, to love Him with all our being, to do His will at any cost, to glorify Him and to please Him" From Ruth Myers' 31 Days of Praise. For any of you that want to discuss this book...a group of us are reading through it again during August and meeting a couple of times to discuss. Jodean came up with the idea and I think it's a good one, since we don't have bible study this month. I've been using the book everyday for the last 3 months...it is a great addition to your quiet time.
Pray for me as I set my goals for the fall this weekend...that they would be centered in God. I'll be teaching "Knowing God" by JI Packer as one of the women's bible study offerings. Pray that my preparation would be God-centered also.
Off to snap beans and then work! Happy Friday!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Consolidating
I've decided that I need to consolidate all my blogs into one - since I barely have time for it! This will mean that those of you who only want to read about my hobbies, will have to wade through to find which ones talk about that. I'll try to indicate in the subject line what I'm writing about - but sometimes it might be all my interests, thoughts and day to day stuff jumbled together. This winter I may have time to figure something better out.
So I've taken Kathy's Kogitations and Mommoboy's Hobbies "off the air"
I am still going to have a website - probably Kathy's Korner. And for now I'll mention prayer requests on this blog. Trying to streamline my life! Getting ready for my busiest months at work, harvest time in the garden, canning, and I'll be teaching women's bible study beginning Sept 10th - so I'll need to streamline everything.
My little saying I found is even more apropos now: "I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think,all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see." - John Burrough
Kind of rainy here today, but I need to try to get my walk in and then check on the garden. If the rain holds off - a cloudy day is actually a good time to garden! I know I need to pick beans, corn and tomatoes. But if it rains, I have a bunch of housework to do too! Well, here is what I want to leave you with today from Psalm 86:11
"Teach me your way, O LORD,
and I will walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name."
In this day of fast-paced EVERYTHING - it is more important than ever to guard our hearts from being divided. My prayer for all of us today is that we would keep God first in all we do.
So I've taken Kathy's Kogitations and Mommoboy's Hobbies "off the air"
I am still going to have a website - probably Kathy's Korner. And for now I'll mention prayer requests on this blog. Trying to streamline my life! Getting ready for my busiest months at work, harvest time in the garden, canning, and I'll be teaching women's bible study beginning Sept 10th - so I'll need to streamline everything.
My little saying I found is even more apropos now: "I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think,all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see." - John Burrough
Kind of rainy here today, but I need to try to get my walk in and then check on the garden. If the rain holds off - a cloudy day is actually a good time to garden! I know I need to pick beans, corn and tomatoes. But if it rains, I have a bunch of housework to do too! Well, here is what I want to leave you with today from Psalm 86:11
"Teach me your way, O LORD,
and I will walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name."
In this day of fast-paced EVERYTHING - it is more important than ever to guard our hearts from being divided. My prayer for all of us today is that we would keep God first in all we do.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Vacations, family and getting back to a routine
We had a very nice vacation in Hamburg, NY last week, visiting my mom, Jacque and NOW Lisa & children have moved there! Making my visiting very fun, as I get to see all my nephews and my niece in one place. Lisa's new house is adorable and I think she'll like settling in there.
We had rainy weather most of the time, so I didn't get to enjoy Jacque's pool much. My nephew Cole taught me how to play guitar hero! And Georgia flew up from Texas, so it was like a mini-family reunion! Great to see everyone and catch up on each other's lives.
Now I'm trying to get back into a routine and not feel overwhelmed with all there is to accomplish during August! I need to finish writing the study guide for the bible study I am teaching in September on J.I. Packer's book "Knowing God". The garden is demanding alot of attention and August is my month for all the annual doctor appointments. Plus it is the last month of the fiscal year at church, so I'm busy wrapping things up and getting ready with the new budget. Note to self: One thing at a time!! Let me leave you with this thought
You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God.
You're blessed when you follow his directions,
doing your best to find him.
That's right—you don't go off on your own;
you walk straight along the road he set.
You, God, prescribed the right way to live;
now you expect us to live it.
Oh, that my steps might be steady,
keeping to the course you set;
Then I'd never have any regrets
in comparing my life with your counsel.
I thank you for speaking straight from your heart;
I learn the pattern of your righteous ways.
I'm going to do what you tell me to do;
don't ever walk off and leave me.
That's Psalm 119:1-8 from The Message translation. I find that the more I have to do, the more time I need to spend with God - in prayer and in His Word. Then things fall into place. So during this busy time, pray for me to be diligent in getting up early and being consistent with my time with God.
We had rainy weather most of the time, so I didn't get to enjoy Jacque's pool much. My nephew Cole taught me how to play guitar hero! And Georgia flew up from Texas, so it was like a mini-family reunion! Great to see everyone and catch up on each other's lives.
Now I'm trying to get back into a routine and not feel overwhelmed with all there is to accomplish during August! I need to finish writing the study guide for the bible study I am teaching in September on J.I. Packer's book "Knowing God". The garden is demanding alot of attention and August is my month for all the annual doctor appointments. Plus it is the last month of the fiscal year at church, so I'm busy wrapping things up and getting ready with the new budget. Note to self: One thing at a time!! Let me leave you with this thought
You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God.
You're blessed when you follow his directions,
doing your best to find him.
That's right—you don't go off on your own;
you walk straight along the road he set.
You, God, prescribed the right way to live;
now you expect us to live it.
Oh, that my steps might be steady,
keeping to the course you set;
Then I'd never have any regrets
in comparing my life with your counsel.
I thank you for speaking straight from your heart;
I learn the pattern of your righteous ways.
I'm going to do what you tell me to do;
don't ever walk off and leave me.
That's Psalm 119:1-8 from The Message translation. I find that the more I have to do, the more time I need to spend with God - in prayer and in His Word. Then things fall into place. So during this busy time, pray for me to be diligent in getting up early and being consistent with my time with God.
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