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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Simple Pleasures

Thinking about my Simple Pleasures this week, I always come to realize there is so much to be thankful for and the change in the weather had me thinking of Spring and Summer and flip flops. :-)

Yes, a Simple Pleasure today would be my flip flops. I have several pair and I pretty much wear them all the time and there are so many different styles and colors to choose from and it won't be long until I will buy a few new pair of flops. Yellow Box sandals or flops are my personal favorite. They are so comfy.

It also means it is time to get a pedicure. Another Simple Pleasure.

One last thing Simple Pleasure for the week:

I filled up my bird feeder and these pretty little fellows flew in the yard quickly to dine. I enjoy seeing a red bird or cardinal. Now, if I could just talk the birds into not getting bird poop all over our cars. ;)

Enjoy the upcoming weekend!

Friday, February 10, 2012

A Certain Theme for Today

The theme for today was prayer.

Today God directed conversation between a friend and myself on Twitter and it was all about prayer.

A week ago I started a new Bible study Nehemiah by Kelly Minter. I have just finished week 1 and I am loving this study and the many points that Kelly brought out during this first week.

I quoted her on Twitter today and my friend Fran tweeted me to tell me that she and a group of mamas were meeting today to pray for their children and families. Her tweet made me smile and I was proud of them for coming together to pray. It's time we take back our families from the enemy's grip!

The quote I first tweeted was this: "It's just as important how we approach God as it is what we ask of Him."

Fran tweeted Nehemiah 4:14,

After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes."

We realized after tweeting a few times that God was speaking the same thing to each of us about prayer.

One thing was that God was reminded us to pray Scripture back to him when we pray for our families.

Kelly also said this in week one and I thought it was just beautiful, "one of the beauties of intercessory prayer is that is builds community as it divinely attaches you to those for whom you are praying. "

A great verse she used on prayer was Colossians 4:12-13. It talks about intercessory prayer but the word used in this verse is wrestle in prayer for someone. Exactly what we need to do for our families.

After our convo on Twitter I went to the store and I saw this on a church sign. Persist in Prayer. Pray the Scriptures. I couldn't believe it! Definitely a theme today from God.

So, I pass this on to you. Don't give up praying! Persist in prayer because God is looking for us to do just that. Will he find persistent faith? Don't give up. God is working for you, working behind the scenes and your answer will come. Trust. Faith. Believe.

Again, let us fight for our families!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Anniversary

Welcome February!

God is blessing our area with spring like weather this week. Happy.

I can't believe it has been five years since I started this blog. So much has happened in the last five years. In fact, it seems like it should be longer than five years. ;)

A walk down memory lane through pictures of the last 5 years:

God has blessed me over the last five years and has seen my family and I through some hard trials but I am thankful for every word He allows me to share on here and as always, I hope it helps are encourages those who stop by here and I am thankful for you all.

Blessings to you this week and throughout this year!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

This Kind of Day

We are having a Spring like day in the middle of January and I am loving it! Thanking God for a day like this.

61 degrees and I was able to wear a short sleeved shirt. In Janauary. :))

This kind of day makes me want to grill out this evening. I was in a store today that had patio furniture out and all kinds of garden things. I get excited to see it all because it won't be long and I will get my swing back out and I will be able to sit on the front porch in the mornings and drink my coffee.

For now, I am thankful to God for giving us such a beautiful day. He is a Good God!!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Looking Forward

When winter has been long or dreery or raining a lot, I like to think about Spring and sometimes I even add a little spring decorating to the home to lift the spirits. Even though we have had a mild winter, I still love to think of the warmer weather coming and all the beautiful flowers that come with it. I also like to think about vacation. Our family is in the process of planning a summer vacation. I am not sure where we will go but we are tossing around a few ideas. Hawaii keeps coming up. ;)

Just give me the beach and a beach home with a private pool and that is all I need. Vacation should be all about relaxing. A few things I am looking forward to soon:

Grilling Out

Vacation

Vacation. :))

Spring Flowers

Greek Salad with fresh produce from the Farmers Market

Feta and Olive oil to go with the Greek Salad

Kentucky Derby

Big Ole Hats for the Derby

At times we can all get so tired of long seasons of waiting or trials that seem like they will do us in but that is the exact time we need to find our quiet place and sit at Jesus' feet and allow Him to be our place of quiet retreat. Vacations are wonderful but they come to an end and then we come back to reality and back to our daily routines. With God we are promised if we keep focused on Him, he will keep our minds in perfect peace.

In Ps. 119:113 it says this: You're my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me.

If you need renewal, revived, make Jesus your place of quiet retreat and ask Him to renew you in His Word.

I hope you are having a wonderful week!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Passion 2012

This week Passion 2012 started in Atlanta in the Georgia Dome. In case you aren't familiar with Passion this is for ages 18-25.

Through someone's generous spirit they are able to livestream the sessions and anyone can watch the sessions for free this week. You can also purchase the digital downloads for 25.00.

The theme or central idea this year is Slavery. 27 million people are enslaved in this world who need someone to stand up for them and be their voice. This is the highest number of people in slavery ever!! We are following the stories of three people who were enslaved and their story will break your heart. We all have a chance to give to Freedom to help those in slavery.

Also, the college age young adults are asked to give to the homeless. The hearts and generous spirits of this age group amazes me. They give and I don't mean small, they give BIG. We can learn from this generation!!!

Now thru tomorrow you can watch sessions 1-3. The messages were powerful!!! You would be so blessed to watch them.

For example: Beth Moore spoke this morning out of Luke 8:40-55. One of many truths she spoke, "You are incapable of going unnoticed by God."

That obviously struck a chord with a lot of people there because that is one thing that was tweeted over and over and over.

You are not hidden from God. Whatever need you have, He comes to you! No matter how big or how small.

You are not messed up so much or in a big mess that Jesus can't or won't touch you. He is touchable.

His heart reaches out to you!! Reach for Him. Have the faith to reach out to Him.

God will come to you and interrupt your day to reach you, to help you. Have faith. Believe.

If you would like to follow along with these sessions here is the link. Click HERE

Have a blessed day!.

Friday, December 30, 2011

2011

It seems God keeps drawing back to my original blog even though I enjoy writing on my other blog. This blog has special meaning to me and it has an anniversary coming up in two months.

It will be five years old. It's fun looking back at all the pictures I have shared with you all over that period of time.

There have been many changes in my life since the beginning of this blog and this blog itself has seen so many changes in the title and header picture because I love to decorate and apparently that spilled over on here. *smile*

Even with all the changes the one thing that hasn't changed is God. He remains faithful and He is Truth and He can do ALL things, nothing is impossbile with God.

In fact, the original name for this blog was Girlfriends in God.

Years later I felt that God wanted me to change the title to God is Able.

I don't know about you but when I see the words, God is Able, it gives me hope, makes me smile and it encourages me.

No matter what year it is or what new year we usher in, God is Able.

I don't know where you are at in your life or what challenges you are facing but I do know this, God is Able!!

He works in ways we don't even think about and even though at times, the waiting is long, He is faithful and God will meet you whereever you are!!

With 2012 fast approaching, I sense God leading me back here to continue writing whatever HE lays on my heart to write.

I have always wanted this blog to be an encouragement to any who would stop by for a visit.

So, in ending this final blog post of 2011, I wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! A year filled with blessings and breakthroughs and also a healthy new year!!!

I am going to close by sharing a few pictures I have posted over the last 4 years. :) See you next year!