The title by no means represents me personally. Anyone who knows me, knows I'm rarely wordless... :))) I think I've always been inclined to talk, but I think at some point it became a way to keep awkward silence from being an issue. I really don't like being in a situation where people don't either know what to say or have nothing to say at all.
So I've learned the skill of chat to keep from being in this type of situation. This doesn't mean that it never happens, especially when the other person just tends to look at you and not share much, but at least I try to keep the conversation going as best I can...
Not everyone has the gift of gab and they are usually ok with that. These people are often times not so happy to run into people who do like to "communicate". lol
I do from time to time like to just be mum and let my brain veg, but get me in a room full of women and that's not likely to be one of those times. I guess because I live in a house full of guys, I tend to get a little chatty when given the chance. I love my guys, and they do give their feed back when asked and show true interest (most of the time) when I share things,but they don't always want to listen to "girly matters". So it goes.
Onto Wordlessness...
The title is only an indication of my blogging as of late. This doesn't mean that God has not been at work. On the contrary, God has been very busy in my life. When I have more time I intend to re-approach this blog and share some of the things that have been going on. I will leave you with one of my favorite passages God brought to me a while back.
Peace!
Fear not for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.Isaiah 43:1b-3a
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Needing God
One of my favorite blogs to read is by Heather at mom4life.
Her journey at this season of her life has been amazing to follow. Her love for the Lord and her trust in Him is such a gift. I just wanted to share this latest post because it has hit so close to home with me. The "we can face anything that this world has to throw at us with you and we thank you that we can do it together." Is the part that really stuck out. I have often thought about this. "As long as I have my family we can make it thru anything"...
Our family is so very important and can be a rock for us in hard times, but truth is, it is God we should really be clinging to. Not just during the hard times but always. Please read Heather's post and you will probably be interested to read the past posts to catch up on what's going on. God is using her and the loss of her baby to touch the lives of so many.
Unchanging by Heather Ledeboer
Posted: 24 Jun 2008 03:36 AM CDT
When I look back on my life before Sawyer's I see a different person. As I gaze at photos or watch family videos, I want to call out a warning to myself, "Watch out, a storm is coming! Life seems easy now, brace yourself!" I was so ly unaware of the future waiting for me on March 5th, 2008. Life can change so quickly.
Just days before Sawyer died, we found out that there were some complications with the zoning for our business. That same week, we learned the sad news that a friend had recently separated from her husband. As frustrating as the zoning business was, it paled in comparison to the pain my friend was facing. I remember sitting together as a family around our dinner table and praying for my friend. I also recall saying, "Lord, thank you that despite the things going on with our business, our family is healthy and safe. Because of you, we can face anything that this world has to throw at us with you and we thank you that we can do it together." I remember feeling that any trial could be faced, as long as my family was by my side.
Days later, our son Sawyer died and we lost part of our family. Because I had been reading the book of Job, one of my first thoughts after Sawyer died was of Job and his response to the horrific news that his 10 children (and all of his livestock) had died. He said, "The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised." Job 1:20b. Before Sawyer died, I had been brought to tears as I read this verse and thought of the beauty in Job's simple, yet profound, statement of faith. I clung to that verse in the ultrasound room when I found out that Sawyer had died. As my midwife went to call my husband on the phone and ask him to come in, I was alone in the room. I buried my face in the covers of the bed and thought of Job, tears flowing. I was gaining a new understanding and renewed awe at the reaction of praise Job gave in his time of extreme grief. I remember breathing the words, "The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised" every so softly into the pillow, now damp with tears. As I did, a strange and unexpected comfort filled my heart. A realization that the quality of my life was not measured by the relationship I have with my family, but rather with the Father that gave that family to me, enveloped my soul. My previous perception that I was OK as long as my family was, wouldn't work anymore. I had to hold onto something more steadfast to be my enduring strength.
I may be a different person, but I cling to the same unchanging God. When Job cried out in sorrow, his tears fell at the feet of the same God that mine do.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Hebrews 13:8
A few years ago I was appreciating the unchanging nature of God and wrote the following:Reflect On Me
(Psalm 119:89-90 & Hebrews 13:8)
Consider the ocean. Consider its power, reflective of my own. But, consider its consistency, ebbing and flowing day after day the tide moving in and out, reflective of my unchanging love for you--place your trust in me. Consider the sun and moon, their light guiding and leading your daily walk, reflective of my desire to guide your steps. But further still, consider their rise and fall, always on time, never late, reflective of my predictability--you can trust in me.
Consider the stars, their awesome beauty overwhelming you, beauty reflective of my own. Consider still, their charted course carried out over generations, never leaving my plan, always remaining steady and sure, reflective of my promise to you to be the same yesterday, today and forever--you can trust in me.
Consider yet the seasons, their unique and special beauty, but also their predictable occurrence, reflecting my dependability, I will not let you down--you can place your trust in me.
Child, you will go through many changes in your life, but I will stay the same. I have placed reminders of my unchanging, consistent, reliable love throughout my creation--reflections of me. So, until we meet face to face, look upon my reflections and know that my love for you will never change. And because I said it, you can trust it.
How you can pray:-A very good friend of mine is visiting the Dr. today. She is pregnant with twins, but they have not yet been able to find heartbeats for the babies. They are going to check one more time to try to find their heartbeats.
What I am thankful for:-My friend (mentioned at the beginning of this post) is now back together with her husband :).
Her journey at this season of her life has been amazing to follow. Her love for the Lord and her trust in Him is such a gift. I just wanted to share this latest post because it has hit so close to home with me. The "we can face anything that this world has to throw at us with you and we thank you that we can do it together." Is the part that really stuck out. I have often thought about this. "As long as I have my family we can make it thru anything"...
Our family is so very important and can be a rock for us in hard times, but truth is, it is God we should really be clinging to. Not just during the hard times but always. Please read Heather's post and you will probably be interested to read the past posts to catch up on what's going on. God is using her and the loss of her baby to touch the lives of so many.
Unchanging by Heather Ledeboer
Posted: 24 Jun 2008 03:36 AM CDT
When I look back on my life before Sawyer's I see a different person. As I gaze at photos or watch family videos, I want to call out a warning to myself, "Watch out, a storm is coming! Life seems easy now, brace yourself!" I was so ly unaware of the future waiting for me on March 5th, 2008. Life can change so quickly.
Just days before Sawyer died, we found out that there were some complications with the zoning for our business. That same week, we learned the sad news that a friend had recently separated from her husband. As frustrating as the zoning business was, it paled in comparison to the pain my friend was facing. I remember sitting together as a family around our dinner table and praying for my friend. I also recall saying, "Lord, thank you that despite the things going on with our business, our family is healthy and safe. Because of you, we can face anything that this world has to throw at us with you and we thank you that we can do it together." I remember feeling that any trial could be faced, as long as my family was by my side.
Days later, our son Sawyer died and we lost part of our family. Because I had been reading the book of Job, one of my first thoughts after Sawyer died was of Job and his response to the horrific news that his 10 children (and all of his livestock) had died. He said, "The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised." Job 1:20b. Before Sawyer died, I had been brought to tears as I read this verse and thought of the beauty in Job's simple, yet profound, statement of faith. I clung to that verse in the ultrasound room when I found out that Sawyer had died. As my midwife went to call my husband on the phone and ask him to come in, I was alone in the room. I buried my face in the covers of the bed and thought of Job, tears flowing. I was gaining a new understanding and renewed awe at the reaction of praise Job gave in his time of extreme grief. I remember breathing the words, "The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised" every so softly into the pillow, now damp with tears. As I did, a strange and unexpected comfort filled my heart. A realization that the quality of my life was not measured by the relationship I have with my family, but rather with the Father that gave that family to me, enveloped my soul. My previous perception that I was OK as long as my family was, wouldn't work anymore. I had to hold onto something more steadfast to be my enduring strength.
I may be a different person, but I cling to the same unchanging God. When Job cried out in sorrow, his tears fell at the feet of the same God that mine do.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Hebrews 13:8
A few years ago I was appreciating the unchanging nature of God and wrote the following:Reflect On Me
(Psalm 119:89-90 & Hebrews 13:8)
Consider the ocean. Consider its power, reflective of my own. But, consider its consistency, ebbing and flowing day after day the tide moving in and out, reflective of my unchanging love for you--place your trust in me. Consider the sun and moon, their light guiding and leading your daily walk, reflective of my desire to guide your steps. But further still, consider their rise and fall, always on time, never late, reflective of my predictability--you can trust in me.
Consider the stars, their awesome beauty overwhelming you, beauty reflective of my own. Consider still, their charted course carried out over generations, never leaving my plan, always remaining steady and sure, reflective of my promise to you to be the same yesterday, today and forever--you can trust in me.
Consider yet the seasons, their unique and special beauty, but also their predictable occurrence, reflecting my dependability, I will not let you down--you can place your trust in me.
Child, you will go through many changes in your life, but I will stay the same. I have placed reminders of my unchanging, consistent, reliable love throughout my creation--reflections of me. So, until we meet face to face, look upon my reflections and know that my love for you will never change. And because I said it, you can trust it.
How you can pray:-A very good friend of mine is visiting the Dr. today. She is pregnant with twins, but they have not yet been able to find heartbeats for the babies. They are going to check one more time to try to find their heartbeats.
What I am thankful for:-My friend (mentioned at the beginning of this post) is now back together with her husband :).
Friday, June 20, 2008
Scripture of the month
Fear not for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Isaiah 43:1b-3a
When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Isaiah 43:1b-3a
Sunday, May 4, 2008
ARE WE CONTENT?
Today's message at church was challenging. Basically, "what do we find our contentment in and are we content with what we have". The passage was out of 1 Timothy 6:3-10.
If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
The highlighted areas are the ones I am focusing on for myself. Obviously I am not a preacher so preaching the word for financial gain doesn't apply to me. Although when my husband was in the ministry it could have. For those that know us, know it was not an issue as he had a second job to make ends meet and we lived in a town with great need. What I am searching my heart for at this point is "Am I Content and What Brings Me Contentment" .
As our pastor put it, do I have an "If Only" mentality? If only I had a better job I would be happy, If only I had a better spouse I would be content, If only I had a better car, If only I had more money, If only I wasn't in debt, If only, If only...
What do I find my greatest contentment in? My family? The fact that my husband works so hard for us? Whatever I'm finding my contentment in should be second to the contentment I have in my God. We need to remember that everything we have is because of our awesome Saviour and his grace. Whatever we have or don't have in this world, we are rich if we have Christ.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 8:9
If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
The highlighted areas are the ones I am focusing on for myself. Obviously I am not a preacher so preaching the word for financial gain doesn't apply to me. Although when my husband was in the ministry it could have. For those that know us, know it was not an issue as he had a second job to make ends meet and we lived in a town with great need. What I am searching my heart for at this point is "Am I Content and What Brings Me Contentment" .
As our pastor put it, do I have an "If Only" mentality? If only I had a better job I would be happy, If only I had a better spouse I would be content, If only I had a better car, If only I had more money, If only I wasn't in debt, If only, If only...
What do I find my greatest contentment in? My family? The fact that my husband works so hard for us? Whatever I'm finding my contentment in should be second to the contentment I have in my God. We need to remember that everything we have is because of our awesome Saviour and his grace. Whatever we have or don't have in this world, we are rich if we have Christ.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 8:9
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Romans 12
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12
Romans 12
Monday, April 28, 2008
Before viewing this video hit the pause button on the music to the left. You may have to hit it twice.
David Crowder Band's
Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord; Praise Him, O you servants of the Lord!
Psalm 135:1
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations, I will sing of you among the peoples; For great is your love, reaching to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be over all the earth.
Psalm 57:9-11
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