My dear Friends and Family,
Thank you all for your recent prayers for my friend April. It's been decided that she will return to the States next semester. There are several reasons for this and we're trusting the Lord for HIS TIMING and HIS PURPOSE. Thank you again for your constant prayers and encouragement, I appreciate you!
-Please continue to pray for a strong end to the semester for the students taking exams this week.
-Please pray for April's unknown future in the States for a season.
-Please pray for a Science teacher for ICSB's Middle School for next semester.
Thank you for your prayers, I don't deserve them, thank you and Merry Christmas!
Becca Ashton
Psalm 33:11
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
thanksgiving...
"No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy." -A. Lincoln's Thankgiving speech.
God Alone
let nothing disturb you,
nothing frighten you,
all things are passing,
patient endurance attains all things.
one whom GOD posesses lacks nothing,
for GOD alone suffices.
-Teresa of Avila
nothing frighten you,
all things are passing,
patient endurance attains all things.
one whom GOD posesses lacks nothing,
for GOD alone suffices.
-Teresa of Avila
Monday, September 14, 2009
Faithful by Brooke Fraser
Faithful lyrics
There's distance in the air and I cannot make it leave i wave my arms' round about me and blow with all my might I cannot sense you close, though I know you're always here But the comfort of you near is what i long for
When I can't feel you, I have learned to reach out just the same When I can't hear you, I know you still hear everyword I pray And i want you more than i want to live another day And as I wait for you maybe I'm made more faithful
All the folly of the past, though I know it is undone i still feel the guilty one, still trying to make it right So i whisper soft your name, let it roll around my tounge, knowing you're the only one who knows me You know me
Show me how I should live this Show me where I should walk I count this world as loss to me You are all I want You are all I want
Let it be Lord, Amen.
There's distance in the air and I cannot make it leave i wave my arms' round about me and blow with all my might I cannot sense you close, though I know you're always here But the comfort of you near is what i long for
When I can't feel you, I have learned to reach out just the same When I can't hear you, I know you still hear everyword I pray And i want you more than i want to live another day And as I wait for you maybe I'm made more faithful
All the folly of the past, though I know it is undone i still feel the guilty one, still trying to make it right So i whisper soft your name, let it roll around my tounge, knowing you're the only one who knows me You know me
Show me how I should live this Show me where I should walk I count this world as loss to me You are all I want You are all I want
Let it be Lord, Amen.
Currently enjoying....
*Brooke Fraser-Hymn, loving the song and the artist, thanks Amy!
*Milka Chocolate Bars-Good is such an understatement
*Curry Pasta Salad-a definite shortcut, and true Curry fanatics would cringe, but I like it
*Sliding on the Floor in my Socks-right up there with dancing in amazingness
*Jeans-the greatest thing since sliced bread
*figuring out my itunes and reinstalling almost everything on a new hard drive- a big accomplishment that I'm happy about
*Drawing-I'm getting there
*The Hairspray soundtrack-Because it makes me happy!
*Psalm 33:11-But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations
*The Phrase '4-14 window'-a great new perspective on missions on the 'strategic-ness' of kids
*John Ploughman's Pictures by C.H. Spurgeon-so applicable you have to read them!
* Kehida Thermal Hotel-Amazing retreat
*Psalm 33:6&7-By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry ost by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he puts the deep into storehouses.
*The story of Joseph in Genesis
*Coffee-only if it's really good and strong
*Pictures of my nieces on the computer, they're so adorable!
*Genesis 50:20-You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives
* Romans 8:28-And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose
*"If a man pleases God he may let the world wag its own way, and frown or flatter, as the maggot bites."--C. H.Spurgeon
*The feta and tomato burger at the Greek Restraunt by the river-So good!
*Isaiah 26:3-You will keep in perfect peace him whose heart is steadfast because he trusts in you.
*Spiced Peaches
*Singing
*?....What are you currently enjoying?
*Milka Chocolate Bars-Good is such an understatement
*Curry Pasta Salad-a definite shortcut, and true Curry fanatics would cringe, but I like it
*Sliding on the Floor in my Socks-right up there with dancing in amazingness
*Jeans-the greatest thing since sliced bread
*figuring out my itunes and reinstalling almost everything on a new hard drive- a big accomplishment that I'm happy about
*Drawing-I'm getting there
*The Hairspray soundtrack-Because it makes me happy!
*Psalm 33:11-But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations
*The Phrase '4-14 window'-a great new perspective on missions on the 'strategic-ness' of kids
*John Ploughman's Pictures by C.H. Spurgeon-so applicable you have to read them!
* Kehida Thermal Hotel-Amazing retreat
*Psalm 33:6&7-By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry ost by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he puts the deep into storehouses.
*The story of Joseph in Genesis
*Coffee-only if it's really good and strong
*Pictures of my nieces on the computer, they're so adorable!
*Genesis 50:20-You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives
* Romans 8:28-And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose
*"If a man pleases God he may let the world wag its own way, and frown or flatter, as the maggot bites."--C. H.Spurgeon
*The feta and tomato burger at the Greek Restraunt by the river-So good!
*Isaiah 26:3-You will keep in perfect peace him whose heart is steadfast because he trusts in you.
*Spiced Peaches
*Singing
*?....What are you currently enjoying?
Monday, September 7, 2009
Just a word...
One of the Things I'm beginning to learn.....
The definition of just: by a narrow margin; barely: only or merely
Over all the word just isn't all that big of a deal, but more and more, I'm realizing that it is used all the time when we pray. "God would you just....thank you for just.....' I know that it's a place-filler, the intent certainly isn't to limit God.... but are we?
I don't want to throw that word in anymore. I don't want to verbally put a limit on what I ask God to do, to limit the work that He will do. 'But I didn't mean it that way', you say, then why didn't you think about what you were saying? Why didn't I listen to what I was praying about. I'm trying to be intentional about other conversations that I have with people, why wouldn't I be with the Lord, the one that I want to communicate with the most? Why would I pray 'Lord would you merely heal her, merely work in her life, only change her understanding...' Why would I not be careful and verbally say what I mean and not be lazy about it anymore?
Do I have the courage to really mean it though? To take it out? Instead of asking God to 'just help her understand her situation, just give her peace, just work in her life.....' why don't I say 'work in her heart'? Lord let me have the courage to really say, 'Lord work in her life, change her spirit to desire and long after you'. The truth is, the power behind that statement without 'just' is HUGE! Think about what we're saying!
Instead of verbally and in our hearts putting a limit on our expectations of God, we say work, and mean it, without a 'just' qualifier or limit. Fully expectant that the Lord of Hosts will dynamically move and change and grow in that person that we're praying for, including ourselves. Do I have the courage to go there with my Lord and King?
Our God is a great big God, our everything will never be enough compared to Him, and frankly I'm abundantly happy about that. Hear me out, I will continue to strive to live and give 'My Utmost for His Highest', but how wonderfully awe-inspiring that HE is all that much, that nothing I can ever do or say will ever be enough. The Lord can certainly move and direct my heart, He hears my heart, inspite of what my stupid mouth says, but can I please try and focus, to try and be intentional in my conversations with my greatest friend? He certainly deserves our praise no matter what, but how much more to worship a God who will never be contained, whose power has no limit, a God who I will never full comprehend....let the journey.... let the adventure begin
The definition of just: by a narrow margin; barely: only or merely
Over all the word just isn't all that big of a deal, but more and more, I'm realizing that it is used all the time when we pray. "God would you just....thank you for just.....' I know that it's a place-filler, the intent certainly isn't to limit God.... but are we?
I don't want to throw that word in anymore. I don't want to verbally put a limit on what I ask God to do, to limit the work that He will do. 'But I didn't mean it that way', you say, then why didn't you think about what you were saying? Why didn't I listen to what I was praying about. I'm trying to be intentional about other conversations that I have with people, why wouldn't I be with the Lord, the one that I want to communicate with the most? Why would I pray 'Lord would you merely heal her, merely work in her life, only change her understanding...' Why would I not be careful and verbally say what I mean and not be lazy about it anymore?
Do I have the courage to really mean it though? To take it out? Instead of asking God to 'just help her understand her situation, just give her peace, just work in her life.....' why don't I say 'work in her heart'? Lord let me have the courage to really say, 'Lord work in her life, change her spirit to desire and long after you'. The truth is, the power behind that statement without 'just' is HUGE! Think about what we're saying!
Instead of verbally and in our hearts putting a limit on our expectations of God, we say work, and mean it, without a 'just' qualifier or limit. Fully expectant that the Lord of Hosts will dynamically move and change and grow in that person that we're praying for, including ourselves. Do I have the courage to go there with my Lord and King?
Our God is a great big God, our everything will never be enough compared to Him, and frankly I'm abundantly happy about that. Hear me out, I will continue to strive to live and give 'My Utmost for His Highest', but how wonderfully awe-inspiring that HE is all that much, that nothing I can ever do or say will ever be enough. The Lord can certainly move and direct my heart, He hears my heart, inspite of what my stupid mouth says, but can I please try and focus, to try and be intentional in my conversations with my greatest friend? He certainly deserves our praise no matter what, but how much more to worship a God who will never be contained, whose power has no limit, a God who I will never full comprehend....let the journey.... let the adventure begin
My New Blog
So I'm new to this blogging. While I have plenty of words to say, this blog format might take me a while to get the hang of.... blog you soon!
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