Daily Devotion 202
Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 04:55 by Sister Lori - 0 Comments - Link
July 20
Each Little Thought
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.
Proverbs 23:7a
What were you thinking about just before you began reading this? What have you been thinking about the past few days? What do you think about most of the time?
What you are is a product of what you’ve been thinking about. Take some time today to watch your thought life. Do you meditate upon the law of the Lord day and night? Do you think about the things mentioned in Philippians 4:8? Is God serious when the Bible tells us what we are supposed to fill our minds with? Did you ever know God to not mean what He says? God says we must think about these things if we want to be fruitful.
A little thought does not seem so bad. But each little thought is another brick in the wall of the stronghold we are building in our minds for either God or Satan. The stronghold of God is a mighty fortress of protection against the storms of life. But Satan’s strongholds lock us in a dungeon of guilt, shame, and misery. He will take us captive whenever he wants to. When he says “hate” we will hate. When he says “overeat” we will overeat. When he says “complain” we will complain. When he says “fear man” we will fear man. In what ways does Satan have you chained?
To repent means to change our thinking. Today, pay close attention to what you think about. Ask yourself, “What kind of person thinks thoughts like that?” With God’s help, pull down those Satanic strongholds in your mind, and build strongholds for God. Perhaps it will take several days or months until you’re done. But do not give up. The strongholds that took many years or generations to erect may take time to pull down. He that perseveres and patiently brings forth fruit unto perfection will be blessed
by God and saved eternally.
Philip Cohen, Summersville, MO
Your mind is the gateway to your heart.
Bible Reading: Philippians 4
One Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 21:15–40
Psalms 31—33
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MERGING THE BLOGS
Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 2:47 AM by mamatoalmost9 - 0 Comments - Post Comment - Link
I'm thinking of merging this blog with my cooking one. And calling it something like COOKING AND OTHER THINGS WITH LITTLES UNDERFOOT. So if suddenly things start to dissapear from here you know where to go. That blog is public so no need to ask for acccess or anything ok!??
If it wasn't for me...
Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 23:43 by Sister Lori - 1 Comments - Link
Blessings!
Do you ever find yourself saying, "If it wasn't for me________would never get done!" (fill in the blank)? Be honest now:P I don't do it as often as I once used to but I did find myself doing just that the last week:P
It was a couple of days of things just being so busy and sometimes feeling like we were taking two steps forward and one step back:P It began with, "What would you all do if I wasn't here to sweep up your mess on the mudroom floor?" It progressed with things like, "How would you folks survive if I wasn't here to close the cupboard doors?" "What will you do when I'm not here anymore to, pick up the dirty towels off the bathroom floor...rinse the dishes before stacking them, clean out the muddy drop in the bathroom sink, replace the soap in the dish etc!?!" Then the last one that got me thinking harder than anything was..."Am I the only one who knows how to replace the toilet paper and actually put it ON the dispenser?":P
All this to say, I had become a class one nag and self oppointed doitall:P I got to thinking about how much God has done for me because I didn't do it first or do it for myself and blah blah blah. Hearing yourself yet?:P
I wondered how many times God has said to me "Am I the only one that sees you dragging your feet, not praying enough, worrying too much etc?" What would you do if I wasn't here to help you through your trials, pick you up when you are down, hold you when you are shattered etc etc etc?"
My answer? I would be lost. Completely and utterly lost. I would be desparate, desolate, alone and forgotten. How much He does for me and how often I take it for granted.
What would my family do? Perhaps they would be lost, desparate, desolate, alone and forgotten. All or some of each? Who knows. I know one thing for sure. They wouldn't feel my love or know my guidance. Teaching them as I go along, helping them to become not so much independant but reliant on God's provision. They've been given the gift of someone who loves them enough to do these things (even if it comes with a complaint now and then) for and with them.
I will never be complaint free but I do try to let them know that there are lots of things that I couldn't do without THEM either:) My sweet husband and children will often turn my frown upside down by turning my words around. They will jump on it and say "What would we do if you weren't here to________" or they will do something with a lot of fanfare to make sure I know they are doing it and, with a mischevious little grin, say "What would you do if______":P
I love my family and I know they love me. Better yet GOD loves my family and I know He loves me!
So...if it wasn't for you....?
Have a very blessed night!
God be with thee!
Sister Lori
July 19th~ When did that happen?
Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 09:20 by Chimicole - 1 Comments - Post Comment - Link
Haven't been here in awhile, I've discovered. After Dad passed away and dh was laid off, I guess I've been really busy with work and such to have much time for anything else.
We've been slowly putting up things from the garden and farmers markets in the area. We're going to work on sauerkraut tomorrow. We found a stone crock today at a flea market for only $28 dollars! YEA! We had my Mom's, but it was broken and not repairable. 
Anyhoo~ speaking of gardens... look at these tomato plants that have went wild!
That's only 4 plants.... they are covered with tomatoes and we have a few more plants in the garden area! (I turned all my flower beds into "food" areas this year.) There's mustard greens under there as well as a cucumber plant (dogs trompled the other 3 before we managed to get the "stakes" in place) and some radishes....
Here's my big ol 178 pound Great Dane next to the plants.
I also tried my hand at making the top for our patio swing. It turned out ok, I think. But I won't bore anyone with a picture of that one! LOL!
We have the pool up and ready for kiddos to jump in and have fun, and frankly, the water is just a bit chilly for me, so I do "house" things. Things I would rather do anyway at this point in my life! 
We're heading out in a couple of weeks to Colorado to be there while our grand daughter is born, and help our dd out a bit. Can't wait to see her, but frankly, I'm dreading that drive already! LOL!
Well.... enough rambling... soy milk is about finished and dh is already in bed, so I'd better get myself in gear, as they say...
FEMININE FRIDAY~HAIR:)
Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:01 PM by mamatoalmost9 - 2 Comments - Post Comment - Link
An outfit that you own (or a photo of a favorite look) that exhibits your femininity (does not have to be a dress...be yourself!)
A hairstyle, accessory or piece of jewelry that is special and makes you feel beautiful
Something in your home - can be nonwearable, of course - that represents your femininity (it can be anything!!)
An inspiring or thought-provoking article, book review or quotation on any topic related to femininity
Feminine Friday is not about being a cookie-cutter. Share what femininity means to you and how you define modesty, beauty and being a Daughter of the King. I look forward so much to seeing what everyone shares!
"Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues."
Oliver Goldsmith
Here is my favorite hair clip. It's very pretty and feminine (in my opinion anyway ) It holds all my hair and doesn't come undone! I got it at shoppers drugmart I think for about $9. I wear it with dressy clothes as well as with jeans and casual tops. It might not always match "casual" but I like the way it holds my hair and dresses up an otherwise "blah" ponytail
Feminine friday is hosted by:
http://thebarefootmama.com
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