Today's Blessing

November 24, 2008. Songs of the Lord. You have been hearing songs of praise in your head for some time now. May it be known that as you entertain these songs you are actually singing with Me as I sing over you My songs. I know of your great desire to know Me in the deepest reaches of your being. Not only to know Me but to forget yourself and live My life through you in total surrender. I say unto you this is a good thing, actually a promotion for your status with Me. No one else can love Me the way you do. You bring such utter delight to Me. Keep singing and singing and singing. Exquisite unity is now possible as you have never experienced it. Watch and see. Songs of the Lord.Philippians 3:9-10 “And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.”

November 24, 2008. You do not realize what a blessing you are, and what good decisions you make. Because of your work ethic, you just keep on doing the right thing. It doesn’t make any difference whether you are recognized or not, but it is appreciated when it comes. You don’t do things for recognition, but do them because they are yours to do. For that reason you are getting ready to be publically recognized. You have trusted and obeyed Me in the small things, and now you will be elevated to greater responsibility. You are up to the task because of the things you have overcome in past positions. Your humility blesses Me. Matthew 25:20-21 The one who had received the five talents came up and brought five more talents, saying, 'Master, you entrusted five talents to me. See, I have gained five more talents.’ 21"His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.”

Early Thanksgiving

Yesterday the Blackwell clan had Thanksgiving early so we could spend Thanksgiving with other family members. The Eatherley's came as well as Kelly's Uncle Dale. My mother in law wasn't feeling well, but Kristy took her something to eat when they left. We had a great time and enjoyed each other's company and ate wayyyy tooooo muuuuccchhh! Good food!
Kelly's nephew trevor is such a hoot, I had to blog about what he said yesterday, so I caould have a record of this. He is 8 years old and not too keen on dogs. I had put Joey and Fifi up when they got there and Trevor was wanting them out. I let the dogs out of the carrier and they did really good.
I was washing dishes and heard everyone laughing, My sister in law came into the kitchen and I asked what was so funny. She said that Joey had mounted Fifi and Trevor had said, "Look, Joey wants a piggy back ride!". (I am laughing now, as I am typing!!!) Well, I brust out laughing and Trevor comes into the Kitchen and tells me the same thing! Poor thing... He will have a rude awakening one day! But, it was sweet. Out of the mouths of babes!
Kelly got laid off from his job on friday. They are suppose to call him back in Jan. I hope so! Please pray for us. I know that God will provide!
I pray that everyone will have a blessed Thanksgiving!

today's blessing

What the Lord Is Saying Today
November 18, 2008. Some uncertainty has crept into your thinking. It has been eating away at your confidence. Your resolve to continue at any cost has been weakened. But there is nothing wrong with your good heart towards Me. You and I have a covenant that makes your enemies My enemies and My enemies your enemies. Such things as you are dealing with are cleansed by the blood of Jesus being applied. Deep in your heart is your remembrance of how Jesus died on the cross for you, cleansing you from all sins forever. Pray for that blood to again be applied now to take away all double-mindedness and make your focus sharp again. Wash your hands to make sure all impurities are gone. Apply the blood of Jesus to your heart that you may again sparkle with His light. Nothing is lost and there is everything to be gained.James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

November 18, 2008. Your mind is troubled over something that has happened. There is something lost. You know you had it, but it is nowhere to be found. You have looked in every place you remember being, but it seems to just have disappeared. I remember your thoughts and actions before you lost it. Think back over the steps you took. I speak peace to you in your loss. Don’t spend excessive amounts of time looking. Do not worry about it. When you have your mind at rest things suddenly pop in that were forgotten. I restore what is lost. I restore lost memories, lost people, lost relationships; I am the Lord of restoration. Lamentations 5:21 “Restore us to You, O LORD, that we may be restored; Renew our days as of old,”

My only hope is this is what I am told....

November 13, 2008. You have been feeling like you have been stuck in one position for quite a while, like you have been at a standstill. You have felt bored from time to time. My child I am pleased with you for you have made the most of your time, and have been faithful in this place. A change is coming, a big change. You will be thrust into a new position suddenly. Don’t be afraid or overwhelmed. Keep your focus on Me. You will wonder how you moved so suddenly. I observed your faithfulness and humility. I am bringing you to a new level of service, a place of joy and excitement. Matthew 25:23 "His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.”

20 YEARS HAVE FLOWN BY

May 28,1988 was the day I ended my life as a child and became an adult, or so I thought at the time. TCHS class of 48, graduated and we cried. We were a close class, how could you not be with 48 people in your graduating class? We are getting together in a few weeks to celebrate 20 years of what? Wedded bliss for some, fame for others, me? Nothing but being glad to be alive and glad I am married to the man of my dreams and being a Christian.
I spoke to a class mate a few nights ago who was labeled special needs. She ahs written a book of peotry adn is a published author! Wow! I am so proud of her! I never would have thought she would be a published author.
I was always the one who was friends with everyone well, except for the guy that broke my jaw as a freshman. him, I don't like very well! But anyway, I loved everyone in my class and feel like most of them like me too. Of course, there are a few who think their crap didn't stink, and still do to this day. But, let me tell their crap does stink! I haven't met anyone whose doesn't. LOL!
I can't wait to see everyone again. Only to see how they are.

A SHOT AT MODELING

This weekend Kerry and I worked on her Mom's Christmas present which meant I took lots of pictures of her. We had a lot of fun and Kerry has finally realized that she is pretty. She even made the comment that she really could be a model! Awesome. Praise the Lord! Her self esteem has grown so much since Feb. I don't care what anyone says, I am a good influence on her.

This spoke to me before today

November 7, 2008. It is not easy accepting a new leader for whom you did not vote. You highly preferred someone else. Now that the decision is made, you can show your faith in Me even stronger through praying and believing. I can use My choice as I choose for My purposes. My ways are not always your ways and My thoughts are not always your thoughts. I have a purpose to bring repentance and to remove Godlessness. With you and others praying, I can do even more mighty things for your benefit. I say again to you, put your faith in God. Believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.Proverbs 21:1 “The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.”

November 7, 2008. You have been attacked by the enemy, but you have not recognized it. If you realize it right now you are catching it early, that is, if you do something about it. Stand against the attack. Declare the cross of Jesus, the shedding of His blood in death, His resurrection that publicly defeated the devil. This is the way of defeating the attack. Sometimes you do not address an attack, and by lack of action on your part in effect you are denying the importance of where the source comes from. The devil is recorded in Scripture as walking around as a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. Take this seriously. Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

SWEET 16 PARTY

On Oct 25, 2008 Kelly and I hosted Kerry's Sweet 16 Birthday Party at MawMaw and Poppa's house. We started early and ended late. We had a beautiful but cold day. Kerry and I decorated while Kelly and Daddy smoked the Boston Butts and the Bologna. (Yum-O) After decorating Kerry adn I ran home to get dressed and started picking up the guests. Ariel met us at our house. We picked up Matthew and Jasemine. Once we arrived back to the party, Kelly adn Uncle Dale started the bonfire while ran up to the house to get the food. I took Kelly's truck, as I got out of the truck, I slammed my hand in the door and broke my hand! What me get hurt??? You gotta be kidding! LOL!

I tuffed it out through the entire party and even helped clean up, of course by the end of the party, my hand was hurting so bad, I enlisted the kids (guests) to help. Bad hostess I know but I was hurting soo bad! Kerry played matchmaker at her party, she got Danielle and Matthew hooked up. It was soo cute seeing them holding hands. Awe, young love!

Everyone had a wonderful time!

After we got back home adn everything unloaded, kelly adn I went to the ER while Kerry crashed at home. She had partied too much! At the ER they said I just smashed my hand. On Monday I went to the DR and it's broke- hairline fracture- to me that's broke. It hurts like a MUG!!!

Oct 26 is Kerry's birthday.

THIS IS WHAT 16 LOOKS LIKE

MAYBE, SHE DOESN'T THINK I AM SO WICKED!

DALE GIVING KERRY THE KEYS TO NANNY'S CAR!

IF A BOY ASKS YOU OUT, THIS IS WHAT I AM GOING TO DO TO HIM!

THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

LET THE PARTY BEGIN!

THE GANG

THE CAKE

TREATS

WICKED STEP-MOM

PARTY FAVS

Judgement & Serving

What the Lord Is Saying Today

November 4, 2008. Someone close to you is returning to destructive personal habits. They did so well in overcoming. They have received much acclaim for their accomplishment. After all the praise and affirmation is over, the same habits have returned. It has bothered you. But what you have not done is to pray for the person. Now that you have this judgment of them uncovered, repent and begin praying and watch Me work. My judgment is different than yours. Mine is founded in mercy and grace to continue allowing the person to make their own choices while also revealing a better way through seeking to lead them by the Holy Spirit. Prayer makes all the difference. Romans 2:1 “Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.”

November 4, 2008. I was raised in a family that did not serve the Lord. When I found the love of Jesus as a teen ager, I decided at that time to choose a husband who loved and served the Lord. I have never been sorry for that choice, and now my whole family serves the Lord. We are in Peru today with our granddaughter who is a young missionary here. The Lord says, “I have called you to make some important right choices ahead of time. Do not wait for the pressure of the moment to choose which way is right. I have good things ahead planned for you in your right choices.” Joshua 24:15 “but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."