Hi friends,
Need some encouragement today? Click here on this link.
You'll go to Lysa TerKeurst's website where you can watch the webcast, "Yes to God". It aired on Tuesday, however, it's available to watch on demand thru 11pm CST tonight. Lysa TerKeurst and Anne Voskamp both share their thoughts and insights to encourage us in our daily walk with the Lord and in saying "Yes to God". Lysa has written a book entitled, "What Happens When Women Say Yes to God?". Anne has also written a book entitled, "One Thousand Gifts".
On a personal note...I almost missed it. I was thinking...I've heard it all before...what more could be said that I haven't heard...I just don't have the time being at work, etc.
I listened to that still small voice...and...said... Yes, to God.
God is faithful. When we say "yes", He fills us. Encouragement. Refreshing joy. Confidence. Freedom.
Say "yes" to Him. Enjoy! Love, Jodie
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Freedom Friday
Today is the Friday going into the weekend of July 4th celebrations -- Freedom Friday!!
May your celebrations be festive & enjoyable as you reflect on the freedoms our country, the United States of America, is built on. Blessings!! ~Jodie
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Where's Jodie? & SSMT Day
Hi my bloggy friends~
Yes, it's been a while since my last post. I am here. The days come and go by so fast...filled with lots of activities, daily routines, challenges, and answered prayers!
The Lord is showing me much as I read His word and reflect on it. He continues to fill my days with His faithfulness and greatness as I sit in awe over His love for me. One of my favorite devotionals to read daily is Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. I also receive an on-line daily devotional from Proverbs 31 Ministries which the Lord continually uses to open my spiritual eyes with. My newest on-line devotional is from David Wilkerson Today. David Wilkerson passed away in April. He's the author of The Cross and the Switchblade, which is an awesome testimony of transformation in the lives of some New York gang members. David Wilkerson Ministries continues to publish his writings - past published and those not published. From reading his devotionals, I know he was a man of God who had a tremendous amount of faith -- you know he spent time in the Word and listening to the Holy Spirit. In his obedience to God and stepping out in faith, transformation occurred in the lives of many. The Lord has been ministering to me on a deeper level with regards to unwavering faith & trust, believing the Lord will make a way. We are to go to Him first with everything, not worrying or fretting, but knowing He's got it under His control.
This brings me to my June 15th SSMT verse.
Jeremiah 6:16 (NKJ) "For the Lord says: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls."
Some versions say 'stand in the crossroads' and 'ask for the ancient paths' . This verse caught my attention as Grant & I are at a crossroad. We are looking at possible foreclosure for our house. In the short version of this journey, the Lord is asking us to trust completely in His provisions for us. This is not about 'the house' it's about our walking in unwavering faith believing our God knows the outcome and we are not to worry or fret. We have tried our 'own' way of fixing this, but, it wasn't His way. Do we choose to follow His way or our way? The ancient paths refer to the ways of God -- prayer and obedience to what He shows us. He is asking us to cry out to Him with our requests, in thanksgiving. It's all to His glory!!
Isaiah 12:2 "Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; 'For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song; He also has become salvation.' "
Blessings on your day ~ Jodie
Yes, it's been a while since my last post. I am here. The days come and go by so fast...filled with lots of activities, daily routines, challenges, and answered prayers!
The Lord is showing me much as I read His word and reflect on it. He continues to fill my days with His faithfulness and greatness as I sit in awe over His love for me. One of my favorite devotionals to read daily is Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. I also receive an on-line daily devotional from Proverbs 31 Ministries which the Lord continually uses to open my spiritual eyes with. My newest on-line devotional is from David Wilkerson Today. David Wilkerson passed away in April. He's the author of The Cross and the Switchblade, which is an awesome testimony of transformation in the lives of some New York gang members. David Wilkerson Ministries continues to publish his writings - past published and those not published. From reading his devotionals, I know he was a man of God who had a tremendous amount of faith -- you know he spent time in the Word and listening to the Holy Spirit. In his obedience to God and stepping out in faith, transformation occurred in the lives of many. The Lord has been ministering to me on a deeper level with regards to unwavering faith & trust, believing the Lord will make a way. We are to go to Him first with everything, not worrying or fretting, but knowing He's got it under His control.
This brings me to my June 15th SSMT verse.
Jeremiah 6:16 (NKJ) "For the Lord says: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls."
Some versions say 'stand in the crossroads' and 'ask for the ancient paths' . This verse caught my attention as Grant & I are at a crossroad. We are looking at possible foreclosure for our house. In the short version of this journey, the Lord is asking us to trust completely in His provisions for us. This is not about 'the house' it's about our walking in unwavering faith believing our God knows the outcome and we are not to worry or fret. We have tried our 'own' way of fixing this, but, it wasn't His way. Do we choose to follow His way or our way? The ancient paths refer to the ways of God -- prayer and obedience to what He shows us. He is asking us to cry out to Him with our requests, in thanksgiving. It's all to His glory!!
Isaiah 12:2 "Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; 'For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song; He also has become salvation.' "
Blessings on your day ~ Jodie
Friday, April 15, 2011
Freedom Friday and more...
Hi Everyone, Today is Friday -- Freedom Friday and also SSMT Day! My verse for today is Psalm 86:11 "Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name." (NIV) Oh, Jesus, how I need an undivided heart to follow hard after you to learn your ways vs. my ways. Also, this Jesus girl is taking a 5-day Journey with Jesus. Making an extra effort to focus my attention on Jesus for the next week. Read about it on Lysa TerKeurst's website. Join me as we travel to depths unknown. Blessings on your day! ~Jodie
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
SSMT Verse Day - Verse Six
Hi my Friends ~
March 15th is Siesta Scripture Memory Team, Verse 6 Day. Today's actually the 16th and I completely missed blogging March 1st on verse 5, so, today I'll cover both verses.
Beth Moore is hosting this on her LPM blog, where you can read up on it if this is something you'd like to do to get God's word in your heart. It's great to have a group of 4,000+ 'sisters/siestas' to be accountable to along with writing them on our 3x5 index cards. I just went to Walgreens and bought plain 3x5 index cards that were already bound together. It's small enough that I can take it with me in my purse. I plan on making it fancy with some added 'bling'. My verses are:
March 1st, Verse #5: 2 Samuel 15:22 Go ahead, march on.
March 15th, Verse #6: Proverbs 31:26 She speaks with wisdom and faithful insturction is on her tongue. (NIV)
Enjoy your day! Blessings ~ Jodie
March 15th is Siesta Scripture Memory Team, Verse 6 Day. Today's actually the 16th and I completely missed blogging March 1st on verse 5, so, today I'll cover both verses.
Beth Moore is hosting this on her LPM blog, where you can read up on it if this is something you'd like to do to get God's word in your heart. It's great to have a group of 4,000+ 'sisters/siestas' to be accountable to along with writing them on our 3x5 index cards. I just went to Walgreens and bought plain 3x5 index cards that were already bound together. It's small enough that I can take it with me in my purse. I plan on making it fancy with some added 'bling'. My verses are:
March 1st, Verse #5: 2 Samuel 15:22 Go ahead, march on.
March 15th, Verse #6: Proverbs 31:26 She speaks with wisdom and faithful insturction is on her tongue. (NIV)
Enjoy your day! Blessings ~ Jodie
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tell A Friend Tuesdays - Week Four
Hi my bloggy Friends,
Today is Tuesday - "Tell a Friend Tuesday".
It's Week 4 of the Made To Crave webcast re-runs. If you haven't tapped in yet to listen, give it a try today. http://www.madetocrave.org/ It is running on-demand up to 6am Wednesday EST. Lysa TerKuerst, author of the Made To Crave book, has an awesome teaching on "lifting up our shield of faith". Lysa and her guests offer encouragement that is not only applicable to food cravings but other life struggles, as well.
Crave God -- today!
Blessings ~ Jodie
Today is Tuesday - "Tell a Friend Tuesday".
It's Week 4 of the Made To Crave webcast re-runs. If you haven't tapped in yet to listen, give it a try today. http://www.madetocrave.org/ It is running on-demand up to 6am Wednesday EST. Lysa TerKuerst, author of the Made To Crave book, has an awesome teaching on "lifting up our shield of faith". Lysa and her guests offer encouragement that is not only applicable to food cravings but other life struggles, as well.
Crave God -- today!
Blessings ~ Jodie
Friday, February 25, 2011
Freedom Fridays
Hi Friends ~ I received this picture and just had to post it! It's so funny, but yet, it so speaks of freedom. To be a kid again - not caring what anyone thinks, along with possibly wearing underpants on my head (LOL) - to being God's kid stepping out and doing what He's called me to do -
Yes! that is freedom!
Nothing screams WEEKEND better than underpants on your head...
Rock On!!! It is Friday!!!!
Happy Weekend...let your hair hang down, or, better yet, wear something fun! Blessings! Jodie
Yes! that is freedom!
Nothing screams WEEKEND better than underpants on your head...
Rock On!!! It is Friday!!!!
Happy Weekend...let your hair hang down, or, better yet, wear something fun! Blessings! Jodie
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