out and about

I love this.. the icicles are beautiful, and the rocks, had a crystal, ice coating on them..

this is awesome !!

glad that JESUS went all the way!!!

i hope everyone is ready for the weekend. i know i am. i am ready to spend some time with my family,and get out of the house for a little bit... i did ,awhile today. i went in to town to run a few errands, and visit a nearby shop i like to go to.. i have not been in 3 weeks..so, i was getting withdrawel symptoms...lol.. anyway, while out and about..it was really cold and windy...i stopped for some quick shots of a few things around town..

lend a hand

PROVERBS 31:20 ''SHE STRECTHETH OUT HER HANDS TO THE POOR; YEA,SHE REACHETH FORTH HER HANDS TO THE NEEDY.

in my study today, i have been reading of the PROVERBS 31 WOMAN, and how she so faithfully extends her HANDS to the needy. she is very generous in helping the needy, and always willing to help do things that is needed. she gives her talent and time to be used for the glory of GOD. she can do this in many ways: prepare a dish for a shut -in, make a cake for a friend, or just offer to do something for someone, not wanting nothing in return. in doing this, one thing is important. her HEART is involved also. she knows she is doing it, because she loves JESUS, and wants to be used for HIS honor and glory. she pays close attention to their needs, and goes ahead, full force, to make a difference. she branches out to help whoever or whatever she can.

some personal ideas and thoughts on this:
1) start in your own home - do something for someone in your own home that would make a difference. bake that special dessert that your son loves..that will make him smile.
2) give at church- extra...- at Christmas, give extra to the funds to support needy families, or pick a child off the angel tree. make that child's Christmas. it will definately make yours.
3) keep your eyes open and ears open too. - listen for the sick list to be called at church, and send those ''praying for you'' cards out.. you will never know what that means to them..these are wonderful oppertunites to be used for HIS GLORY.. and you will be so blessed, even though you are wanting to be a blessing.

4) support the local church missionaries and/ or a certain person.- do something nice for those certain people. offer them a ride to church, or take them for a meal out.. these things mean a lot.

these are just some personal things that come to mind.. this does not mean you have to do these things.. just some thoughts..out loud..lol....

you can really live out this love.. this is definately ''BEAUTIFUL IN HIS EYES.''

attitude of eagerness

do you have an attitude of eagerness when it comes to your duties at home?? are you eager to get up, and start your washing, ironing, cleaning the kitchen?? this is an area i fail in so much. i need to do better.sometimes, you just don't feel like it, or you always say,''i will do it later.'' the Proverbs 31 woman is eager in such things. she uses her time wisely.

she is strong. Proverbs 31:17 says, ''She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengthened her arms.'' she is motivated and prepared to do her work.she has certain qualities from the heart. she has commitment,willingness, and motivation, and the most important to me, discipline.we can pray for a more eager attitude, create a schedule,develop a routine,you may just do certain things on different days of the week. after doing this, your routine will become more easier, and before long, you will realize the attitude of eagerness.. the attitude of wanting to be more like the Proverbs 31 woman.

the sun is back

i am so grateful for a weekend without rain and even a snow flurry...lol that may sound wierd, but we have not had a full weekend with sun in a long time.so, i am happy today for the sunshine, and you know, even if it doesn't shine..it is good to still have the SON shining on the inside !!!! HE is ALL we need.

i have not forgot about my studies with my little devotional book.. in fact, i have several pages of notes, i just have not had time to post them, but stay tuned.. i will soon.

i hope you all take time to enjoy this beautiful weekend, and spend some time with your loved ones, and more importantly..with the LORD..

OPEN our EYES, thou SON of life and gladness,
That we may see that glorious world of THINE!!

an event-filled weekend

this is a long post.. so, grab a cup of sweet tea, and kick back and be ready to look at a lot of pictures...lol.....well..sorry, it has been a few days since my last post.we had a real busy, but fun weekend. we celebrated my birthday..it was february 12th..i have been having to stay in and rest my ankle, and not be on it a lot, because of my cast. i was surprised with a little weekend getaway. we went to the mountains for a little rest and relaxation, and to get rid of this cabin fever. we ate at a neat place where they have bbq , and ribs..and live bluegrass playing while you eat. it was good. we spent my birthday just wandering around the downtown area. we got some delicious cupcakes from a quaint ,little bakery. we spent the afternoon at the Grove Park Inn.. it was a nice treat.. and while we were there, it starting snowing so pretty.. we went for a quick bite and then ventured back to our room.. i was so glad we made it back to our room, safe.. we started homethe next morning , after breakfast, and got back just in time for our church annual valentine banquet..it was a ''winter wonderland'' theme..it was a nice time of fun, laughs, fellowship, and food.. i was glad to get home, but we had a nice time of venturing out, dining, a little shopping, and resting with relaxation.. it was much needed, and i was thankful my hubby did this for my birthday and valentines...>

growing older

it is my birthday tommorrow. i can hardly believe it is here again...i am thankful that GOD has let me live another year, and has blessed me with so much this year. i think i have learned a few things this year, and look forward to seeing what HE has in store for me this year. one memory ,i have thought of recently, is a long time ago, when it was your birthday at church, you would go up and put your age, (in money).. in the little church on the front table.everybody would sing happy birthday...i did that for as long as i can remember.. that is a childhood birthday memory...

chris is taking me on a little weekend getaway for my birthday. we will be attending the annual Valentine Banquet on saturday night. then, on sunday, hopefully, we will be celebrating my birthday with the family... i look forward to a weekend of celebrating...

pray for my ankle ,that it will continue to heal !!

tending to your household

''She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. Proverbs 31:15

this chapter convicts me very much. i am not a early riser, unless i have to be. it is very hard for me to get up for work, but i do it... but it has helped me in a few ways.she looks forward to getting up, and providing for her family. back when proverbs 31 was written,the woman got up early, to help her family. she tended to the fire at home.it was an excellent time to get up and prepare the meals for the day.

she also tended to the fires of her heart. she spent time in GOD'S WORD. she prepared her heart, and did her daily devotions. it was a time to sort out prayer requests, pray for them, her special time with the LORD.

she tended the fires of their hearts.she teaches this to her own family. she knows they need to learn and hear the truth. she wants to raise them right.

she also provides delicious meals to the family.her family depends on her for this.she enjoys this when she does it. it makes her happy, to know her family and husband is happy, and tummy's are too...lol

every lady needs a break, every now and then. she needs to take care of herself too. she could go shopping for an afternoon, go get her nails done, spend an afternoon with a special friend...etc..

i love these special times...

we play such an important role in our family's lives. remember, we are the heart of the home. LORD, help me more in this area...this is my prayer today.

how do you provide??

in today's study, GOD'S beautiful woman provides the best she can for her loved family.she looks for things that will please and enhance her family's life.money,time, and effort are at no cost when it comes to contributing to the ones she loves.she has meals to be put on the table,a home to beautifully decorate, and clothes to be mended.

as GOD'S beautiful women, we can have these things to help us sail on our own adventure, to being this woman. we can be the beautiful woman for HIM.

TO DO THIS WE MUST:

HAVE A HEART OF LOVE- love what you are doing, because you love HIM, and if you don't have love, you will not want to do nothing.

HAVE A VISION OF LOVELINESS- we appreciate the veauty and the ministry of the lives it touches. we need to surround ourselves with beauty. think of ways to decorate your home. try a new picture, a new vase of flowers, new curtains,or fresh paint..

LOVE YOUR FAMILY- think of them everytime you go shopping, or how you can make things better for them, with food, clothing, and shelter.become a wise shopper. look for the sunday coupons, and save money.

i have been helped with this chapter. it gives you a new spring in your step in providing the best you can for your family, and have this kind of spirit that is beautiful in GOD'S eyes..

HEART OF JOY??

it has been kind of crazy around our home this week...wednesday was kind of busy, running errands, and picking up some things...and then i discovered someone had stolen the tag right off my car....boy, was i one mad woman...my mind was full of questions..but then i realized, we had been having some great revival services, and i was getting some help from the LORD..so, i knew the devil was lurking around the corner somewhere.. he always does..so, after filing a police report, and getting a new tag.. i proceeded on..i had a few other things come my way this week, but the LORD knows what is best.. even before it happens..so, i am just gonna go on.. and try to go for that second mile...

last night's message was on GOD being troubled for us... it was awesome.. he hurts when we hurt, and knows what is best for us..i am reminding myself of that... especially these next two weeks..

in my devotions this week, i have been studying on the heart of joy, and the provision of the beautiful woman.

ME AND MY MAMA-- A FINE EXAMPLE OF THIS!!!! I WANT TO BE JUST LIKE HER!!

* FOUNTAIN OF JOY*

she was a willing worker

as GOD'S beautiful women, we are to be that fountain of joy, and the heart of our home. in PROVERBS 31, it is all about being a fountain of joy, life, love,and nourishment for others. the beautiful woman willingly works with her hands.well, this could be a lot of things.. but here it is weaving.. taking something, materials,and coming up with a finished product. this is something that i want to do.. i want to learn to sew and make things. it is so special to have things you have had, someone made for you. think of the time, and patience, and talent that was put into that. that itself, is what makes it dear to you.



she was a worker of beauty

this one convicts me so much. it is being a worker at home. she does not put off her housework. she does it with a grateful heart. i will be the first to tell you, i hate to clean..i hate to dust, vacumm, and i hate to do the bathrooms..ugh..but, i do it.. i need to have a more happy heart in doing so.. i need to set things aside, and do more, and develop a schedule to follow each day and week.

TO HAVE A BETTER HEART OF JOY IN DOING THIS I NEED TO:

pray daily-pray for my attitude in doing this work, give me strength.



recite scripture- read verses that encourage me in doing these tasks



do the work for the LORD - not only are you doing it for your home, and husband and kids, but most importantly for the LORD. COLOSSIANS 3 :23 '' AND WHATSOEVER YE DO, DO IT HEARTILY,AS UNTO THE LORD,AND NOT UNTO MEN:



then do the tasks- with a joyful heart, and a happy heart. think of that smile on hubby's face, when he sees you have been hard at work, or when you go to bed, on those fresh , clean, sheets.. that makes your night.you rest better too..lol

remember you will reap the benefits, and you can value each day as a gift from GOD. we are not promised tommorrow.we can bring the best gift to our home as beautiful women, and that is a heart filled with JOY!!!!

REMEMBER:

Jesus

Others

You =JOY