New Month, new day, new answers!

September 1, 2010
Psalm 73:24 (Contemporary English Version)
24Your advice has been my guide,
and later you will welcome me
in glory. [a]

"Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory."—Psalm 73:24.
THE Psalmist felt his need of divine guidance. He had just been discovering the foolishness of his own heart, and lest he should be constantly led astray by it, he resolved that God's counsel should henceforth guide him. A sense of our own folly is a great step towards being wise, when it leads us to rely on the wisdom of the Lord. The blind man leans on his friend's arm and reaches home in safety, and so would we give ourselves up implicitly to divine guidance, nothing doubting; assured that though we cannot see, it is always safe to trust the All-seeing God. "Thou shalt," is a blessed expression of confidence. He was sure that the Lord would not decline the condescending task. There is a word for thee, O believer; rest thou in it. Be assured that thy God will be thy counsellor and friend; He shall guide thee; He will direct all thy ways. In His written Word thou hast this assurance in part fulfilled, for holy Scripture is His counsel to thee. Happy are we to have God's Word always to guide us! What were the mariner without his compass? And what were the Christian without the Bible? This is the unerring chart, the map in which every shoal is described, and all the channels from the quicksands of destruction to the haven of salvation mapped and marked by one who knows all the way. Blessed be Thou, O God, that we may trust Thee to guide us now, and guide us even to the end! After this guidance through life, the Psalmist anticipates a divine reception at last—"and afterward receive me to glory." What a thought for thee, believer! God Himself will receive thee to glory—thee! Wandering, erring, straying, yet He will bring thee safe at last to glory! This is thy portion; live on it this day, and if perplexities should surround thee, go in the strength of this text straight to the throne.

01
Job 40:1-42:17
2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Psalm 45:1-17
Proverbs 22:14

Devo's

Been out of the loop for a while, although I have been spending time with Jesus daily. I thought that I would begin adding my devo's once again.
8/31/10
Isaiah 51:5
5 My righteousness draws near speedily,
my salvation is on the way,
and my arm will bring justice to the nations.
The islands will look to me
and wait in hope for my arm.

"On mine arm shall they trust."—Isaiah 51:5.

IN seasons of severe trial, the Christian has nothing on earth that he can trust to, and is therefore compelled to cast himself on his God alone. When his vessel is on its beam-ends, and no human deliverance can avail, he must simply and entirely trust himself to the providence and care of God. Happy storm that wrecks a man on such a rock as this! O blessed hurricane that drives the soul to God and God alone! There is no getting at our God sometimes because of the multitude of our friends; but when a man is so poor, so friendless, so helpless that he has nowhere else to turn, he flies into his Father's arms, and is blessedly clasped therein! When he is burdened with troubles so pressing and so peculiar, that he cannot tell them to any but his God, he may be thankful for them; for he will learn more of his Lord then than at any other time. Oh, tempest-tossed believer, it is a happy trouble that drives thee to thy Father! Now that thou hast only thy God to trust to, see that thou puttest thy full confidence in Him. Dishonour not thy Lord and Master by unworthy doubts and fears; but be strong in faith, giving glory to God. Show the world that thy God is worth ten thousand worlds to thee. Show rich men how rich thou art in thy poverty when the Lord God is thy helper. Show the strong man how strong thou art in thy weakness when underneath thee are the everlasting arms. Now is the time for feats of faith and valiant exploits. Be strong and very courageous, and the Lord thy God shall certainly, as surely as He built the heavens and the earth, glorify Himself in thy weakness, and magnify his might in the midst of thy distress. The grandeur of the arch of heaven would be spoiled if the sky were supported by a single visible column, and your faith would lose its glory if it rested on anything discernible by the carnal eye. May the Holy Spirit give you to rest in Jesus this closing day of the month.

when I am doubting Holy Spirit quicken me. Thank you Daddy that you are always there for me you are my strong tower. When I am weak you are strong, I can always rely on you. I can lay in your everlasting arms, even when garbage is going on around me. You Lord I put my trust. You make me rich Daddy God. You are the only one that knows my everything, thank you for always wanting what is good for me. Lord today, you know everything that needs to be accomplished, today you know that we need answers and I am trusting you, since you have perfect timing in everything.

Job 37:1-39:30
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10
Psalm 44:9-26
Proverbs 22:13

Well we decided to homeschool the little one, as he was distractiong the class too much. We are hoping to build trust with him. Let's see what the summer brings.

I think that one of our biggest challenges is having balance in our lives, many times in our families we have so many activities lined up and are running here and there. This wears us down. We need REST. Anyway, who says that we need to be involved in so many activities? When we are tired, it wears on our souls which makes us become weary. 3 John I pray that you may prosper in every way and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. Remember to REST!

Getting ready

Will go shopping today. I am hoping all is well, as I have a bladder infection grr. The family is going away on Friday, we are going to a Convention. This will be our first long travel.


Mom-Do you have struggles with gossip,anger,unforgiveness,lust,materialism, alcohol, finances,etc.. Jesus can help you if you allow Him- 1John 5:5 Who is it that ovecomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

Been Active

Amazing things have been happening. We are so excited that our friends got the relief parents position and will be here the first week of April!
We painted the girls rooms and tiled the kitchen backsplash. It all looks GREAT.

We need some intense prayer here, as there is truly a spiritual battle going on in our home. The kids come in with so much junk.

Back from Women's retreat

I had some major breakthrough's! I did find out that I don't truly honor my hubby like I should. I need to be still in some situations and listen for the Lord's voice before I speak.

Mom-"A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed"
(Proverbs 11:25, NIV)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, tired or beat down, then encourage or bless someone else. Who can you be a blessing to?

Hubby Hurt foot

Ok, hubby's foot might be something else and not gout. His foot is so huge.We will take him to the doctor's today.

Mom-John 15:1-8 Your life is significant! God has chosen you and He wants you to bear much fruit, but for some reason many of us are held back by our thoughts, we might say I am not worthy, good enough, or why did God make me this way, etc.. these thoughts hold us back from being productive. Are your fruits drawing people near, so that you can give God the glory? If not, what changes do you need to make, not just words but actions, so others will want what you have, and that’s Jesus.

Games last night

We had so much fun last night. We played drawing, drawing. What we did was had 2 teams, 3 on each team and a person timing. We each started a pic and had to draw for 20 seconds, then when timer sounded, we had to switch with the person next to us and add to their drawing, we switched 3 times, as there were 3 people on our team. We also tried doing it blindfolded. The kids had so much fun, and the outcome of the pics were funny.

We also played, hide objects. I gathered 10 items, and allowed the kids to look at them for 5 seconds. I then hid the items in the room and they had one minute to find them all. If they picked something that was not on the list they lost a point. I then gathered 10 more, and did the same thing. Then we hid all 20, giving them 1.5 minutes. This was a lot of fun.

Mom-John 16:5-15 What is keeping God's glory from being the most desired goal in your life? What do you think would change in your life if God's glory became the number one desire? My hope is that we would ALL run hard after Jesus. What's holding you back, laziness, fear, time, busyness...? Make changes even if it means you have to give... up your sleep, tv or whatever time. God has a way of restoring us, when we take the time for Him.

2010

January
1/3: 2 Smart Source & 2 Red Plum & General Mill
1/10: Smart Source & Red Plum
1/17: Smart Source & Red Plum & Proctor & Gamble
1/24: Smart Source & Red Plum
1/31: Smart Source & Red Plum

February
2/7: Smart Source
2/14: No Inserts
2/21: Smart Source & General Mills & Procter and Gamble
2/28: Smart Source & Red Plum

March
3/7: Smart Source, Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
3/14: Smart Source& Red Plum
3/21: Smart Source& Red Plum
3/28:2 Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble

April
4/4: No Inserts
4/11: Smart Source & Red Plum
4/18: Smart Source & Red Plum
4/25: Smart Source & Red Plum

May
5/2: Smart Source & Red Plum & P&G
5/9: Smart Source & Red Plum
5/16: 2 Smart Source & Red Plum
5/23: Smart Source & Red Plum
5/30: No Inserts

June
6/6: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
6/13: Smart Source
6/20: Smart Source & Red Plum
6/27: Smart Source & Red Plum

July
7/4: No Inserts
7/11: Smart Source & Red Plum
7/18: Smart Source
7/25: Smart Source & Red Plum

August
8/1: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
8/8: Smart Source & Red Plum
8/15: Smart Source & Red Plum
8/22: Smart Source & Red Plum
8/29: Smart Source & Red Plum & P&G Insert

September
9/5: No Inserts
9/12: Smart Source & 2 Red Plum
9/19: Smart Source & Red Plum
9/26: Smart Source & Red Plum

October
10/3: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
10/10: Smart Source & Red Plum
10/17: Smart Source & Red Plum
10/24: Smart Source & Red Plum
10/31: Smart Source & Red Plum

November
11/7: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
11/14: Smart Source & Red Plum
11/21: Smart Source & Red Plum
11/28: No Inserts

December
12/5: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
12/12: Smart Source & Red Plum
12/19: No Inserts
12/26: No Inserts

Snow day again!

No school again today. I am so excited for spring to come. I have to come up with a project for all the kids to work on today. Maybe we should work on a study of Easter.

Mom- "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he" Prov 3:7

Do ya ever stop to think about what you are thinking about? God’s word says that we need to know the thoughts we have inside of us, they are important to Him. What we think about will come out in our attitude and actions. We are setting the course of our lives by our thoughts, be sure they line up with what the Lord says about us. He has great plans for us.

Workgroup left

Well, the workgroup left a few days ago. We were supposed to go to KC, but all got sick. We have been home playing games. We have NOT been cleaning. My house looks it too. The kids are coming back tomorrow and have much to do.



Mom-Sometimes we see little because we believe little. My life is a living miracle, Jesus miraculously changed me. He changed my heart and my soul. He moved the mountain of a selfish, self-focused destructive heart. He’s still moving mountains from my life. I pray that I never get to a place where I am not teachable or where I am not obedient to correction. Everything is possible to the one who believes (Mark 9:23)

Mega cleaning today

Hmmm...I have to get organized with the cleaning today. We have 10 college kids coming to stay with us. I will have much cooking to do today. Oh yeah, and have to make valentines cookies for all the kids classes.

Dad-2Kings 13 Our sin can hinder us from the fullness of God

Mom-John 1:1-5 Is there any kind of darkness that keeps trying to hinder me to keep the Light shining through me. Remember to be alert with what's coming at me and also be willing to be corrected.

Yes! Kids have school today.

Well, I thought school would be cancelled again. I am so thankful that it's not. I have much to do today, as a work group is coming in tomorrow, which has 53 college students signed up. It could be more or less. I guess we will have about 10 people staying at our house.

Dad-2 Kings 14 God can use the wicked people to accomplish His will

Mom-John 1:14-18 Are you spending your time in furious pursuit for the Life Giver? What would happen in your life if you really started enjoying Him? He is willing to show you, are you seeking?

Peace

Oh no, school cancelled again today!

Dad-2 Kings 15- Seek what the Lord wants and seek Him only

Mom- Pslm 27:13 No matter what you are going through, know that the Lord has your best interest at heart. Don't look at your circumstances, look to the Lord, He is your rescurer. He is your everything.

Hubby's Birthday

Hubby's b-day. Wow, are we middle aged now? That's hard to believe. I used to think it was old. My perspective has changed. I am so blessed to have such a great hubby, one that runs hard after the Lord. He is one that constantly wants to change and die to self so that the Lord can use him. I love that so much about him. We actually celebrated his b-day last night and the night before I made him his shake-n-bake chicken (I know, not chops) Looking forward to a great day. Yes, we do have family staff time today, but that's OK. Oh yeah, and we have to meet with attorney for the kids and oh yeah, we have a function at the school tonight, oops and tutoring for the kids tonight. Good thing we are celebrating his b-day next week. Yes, we will be going to Kansas city for 3 days.

Dad- 2 Kings 16 We have to keep focused on the Lord or we will do things that we will regret later

Mom- 1 John 2:15-17 Are you one that the Lord can trust with giving words and one in whom He can work through? Are you growing passionately in love with Him? Are you eager to spend time with your Daddy God. Hurry don’t miss out. He has awesome secrets to tell you, are you listening?

Super Bowl Day.

We are having a Super Bowl Party. Go Colts! Off to early morning service, hopefully the one child will obey today.

Dad- 1 Chro 26- God has people in all the places that He needs them

Mom- Acts14:22 It is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way to the kingdom of God. Even when we allow we allow the enemy to cause us to stumble, God is working behind the scenes. Many times our breakthroughs/revelations come after we stumble. Keep your eyes on the prize.

What's in your Heart?

Snow...ok, Lord I will LOVE the snow. You showed me the little treasures in the snow today. We made snow ice-cream, which is very easy to make 1 gallon of snow, 2 cups of milk, 1 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla, mix all together and enjoy. I loved playing outside with the kids and hearing them giggle and have a good time.

Dad- 1 Chron 25 God loves praise and worshop that is going to glorify Him

Mom- 1 John 2:24-27 We were built for adventure. What's holding you back from surrendering your ALL to Jesus? Are you just squeezing time in to spend with Him? Are you excited to spend time with Him each day expecting Him to show you little nuggets of truth and correction? Run to Him to see what treasures He has for you each day.

Conviction!

Dad- 1 Chron 24 We all are given gifts and should operate in them whenever we can

Mom- We need to celebrate that the Lord created us uniquely different. We should use our differences to serve others. It's an awesome thing that God didn't create us into cookie-cutter images. Remember the Lord is busy molding you into someone NO one else has ever been. You are God's created masterpiece. God has equipped you with ALL that you need.Don't let others try to mold you into the way they think you should look. Lord forgive me for trying to mold others and expecting others to run whole heatedly after you. This is a struggle for me, Lord help me to just love on them, exactly where they are.

Family time today

Dad- 1 Chron 23 All roles are important to God

Mom- Acts 12:1-5 Are you willing to grow intimate with the Lord even if it means you must do it alone? How dependent are you on others for your relationship with Jesus? Have you really surrendered your spouse, children and parents to Him? Let go of everything and let God really change you.

Active Day today

Dad- 1 Chron 22- We don't always understand why God has us do something a certain way. His ways are not our ways

Mom- Acts 8 Are you prejudice in any areas of your life- Do you judge those that don't seem to be on the same walk as you are? Oh, Lord, forgive me and help me to walk the way you want me to walk. Keep my fire burning no matter what everyone else is doing.

We have an active week ahead of us.

I am so glad that we are back into small groups. I knew that we were really missing something.

Today we are working on Asia, Solomn and making a shoebox for Bethany, which she will share with one of her friends. It will be about her life, pics and stories.

Dad- 2 Kings 21 Sometimes fighting evil can bring about a great deal of backlash

Mom-Acts 8:1-13 Lord I want to be one that I will say I am grateful in difficult times, knowing all the while you are making me stronger, so that others can see you in me. I always want to be dependent on you in ALL area of my life.

Weekend-Sam's b-day

Well Samuel had a b-day on Thursday. It was a different kind of celebration that we are used to. New traditions forming.

Dad- 2 Kings 22- Obey the Word of the Lord so that all will go well with you

Mom- Pslm:20:7Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God - I will face many challanges. The best thing that I can do is stay focused and NOT expect things to go my own way. When it looks like there is no way out, God always provides a way, as He is always faithful

oops haven't had the time to post in a few days

Well, Samuel's birthday was yesterday, it's hard to believe he's 11 already. We had an active day yesterday, we were on our way to Moberly, when we received a phone call to pick up one of the kids from school, due to behavior....again!

Dad- 2 Kings 23 We should always seek after the Lord in all we do

Mom- Act 3:1-10 God cherishes our heritage, of all that we have gone through. He needs all the junk that we have been through for our future. Grab a handful of faith, and be changed, like the crippled man. Don't allow the enemy to keep you stuck, get up and walk!

Chicken, Hogs and more chicken....

We recently canned and froze cooked chicken. Here I am again today, cooking about 40 pounds of chicken, cleaning it and putting it into freezer bags. I also have lots of broth, I think that I will have enough broth for an entire year. The men are butchering hogs again today. They received training yesterday and were amazed at how fast they had them skinned, gutted and hanged. They will be cutting and packaging today.

Today is going to be a fantastic day. OK, I just walked outside....grrr, it's freezing! Still gonna be a great day.

Dad- 2 Kings 24 God's Judgement of sin can have lasting effects

Mom-Acts 1:1-11 How am I walking? Am I walking in the reality that Jesus could return today? How are my actions, my words, and my thoughts? Am I in awe of Him? Oh Daddy God- Come quickly!


Chris-

Samuel-

Bethany-

Tymber-

Alicea-

Robert-

Monday, New week

Wow, hopefully this week will go much better then last week! I am excited about the new week, looking forward to growing and learning.
Today and tomorrow we will be butchering hogs, actually the men/boys will, from both sites. I am still to be light on my foot. I will be cooking tomorrow, I think.

Mom- John 21:15-23 Love is the motivating force in the entire life of faith.Only the love for Jesus must keep burning no matter what is going on around me. Love is everything. Lord flood me with your Love, so that I can love others the way you do. Help me to see and love through spiritual eyes.

Saturday

Well, life never goes the way we expect it to go. Sam, was able to go to the winter fest, in St. Louis, which was a last minute decision. It was strange to have our baby boy hanging with the middle school and high school kids. He arrived home at just about 3am. He couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had.

Today we are having some of the other families over for lunch. We are having grinders and chicken soup. Who knows what will happen, will we play games, chat or pray? I am expecting another adventurous day.

Speaking of adventurous- My devo's were awesome this morning.

Mom- John 21:7-14 Am I being one that just goes with the flow of those I hang with, I mean do I have the right church lingo and go with what others think is acceptable? Am I eager to run to Jesus and not care what others think? Am I like Peter in this passage...oh, it's Jesus, My Daddy, I have to go or will I lag behind in the boat and wait for the others? Do I have the attitude I don't care what others think, I am so eager to spend time with my Daddy. Hey, if you want to loaf and dilly dally and do things half heartily, go for it...but I'm diving in!

Dad- 2 Kings 25 Pick your battles carefully, as it might not be worth the fight

Friday

Ok...I want to know if we totally have a full moon?

Dad- 1 Chronicles 1- Everyone has a story to tell

Mom-John 21: 1-7 When I am antsy or can't seem to put my finger on it, do I fall back into past patterns or do I dive forward, and say, Oh it's the Lord and rest in His arms? I need to be still many times and rest, He is faithful to show and give revelation.

Thursday

Wow, what a day of flexibility yesterday, there was much going on here at the ranch. I am hopeful that today will bring positive changes....wait is there a FULL MOON? Ok, this day has not started out that great. Two kids have been acting up. Mix up with who was to do the driving, all the kids were 30 minutes late...phew, at least all of them are at school. I am hopeful that it will be a great afternoon.

Dad- 1 Chron 2- We all play a part in life

Mom- John 19:38-42 Where there is life there is hope, actually the truth is where there is death there is hope. The greatest hope is in what’s behind our deaths-bring our baggage to the cross & we will be resurrected-yes many times it comes with suffering, but through that suffering it produces a crop. Stay focused!

Chris- Matt 6:7-13 I don't always get what I want

Tymber- Phil 4:13 I can do ALL things if I look to God

Samuel- 1Pet 1:18-19 I can be redeemed with the blood of Christ. I can be redeemed everyday, that I need to do God's will and not mine. It's hard to do what God wants me to do.

Bethany-

Alicea- I need to think, don't talk when others are talking.

Wednesday- What a great day!

Ok, Todd and I were up until 3am, yup 3am! The good thing for me was that I was able to sleep until 12am, which gave me a bit of sleep. We have been in thought and prayer about all that is going on in the house.

Dad- 1 Chron 3- Even though we are blessed, we can still have issues


Mom- Josh 1:8-Do I go around complaining or do I speak life? Do I remind myself of God's promises? God will always come through, sometimes I might hinder things when I complain- I must STAND FIRM on HIS Word!

Chris- 2 Kings 4:4-7 If I believe in God or if I take the advice of someone who reads the Bible, they will guide me in the right direction.


Tymber-Proverbs 2:1-5 I learned that if I accept His word and store up His commands in my heart, I will get freer, it means that if I do that my boo boos will get better.

One of the kids cleaning cow poo poos, since he had stinkie attitude

Still working on catching up

Dad-1 Chron 4 No matter how bleek things seem we can still be blessed

Mom- Matt 26:36-46 Lord, oh I am calling out to you- my heart is so heavy with sadness for this child, actually for all the kids. Lord God, you must shake then and wake them from what they are doing- Oh, Daddy, I am weak- I know that you have your hand on these babies, Lord hurry, give them clarity, set them free, help them to change their perspectives.

Dad- 1 Chron 5- Seek God at all times

Mom- John 19:17-27 At the foot of the cross we will find that we are set apart from the rest. My servant, Rhonda, has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly Num 14:24

Monday

Still trying to catch up on the backlog of things that need to be entered.

Dad- 1 Chron 6- Everyone has a place in history

Mom- John 13:21-30 What are the best parts of being close to Jesus? Am I meeting with Him on an ongoing basis? I want the kind of relationship where I will be filled with the fullness of God. In public and in private, Jesus, I want to be close to you.

Dad-1 Chron 7- We all belong to something. Our choice can make it good or bad

Mom- Luke 22:1-6 What am I doing to encourage others to live open and honest to the Lord- Am I walking open and honestly so that others can see Jesus in me? Am I a betrayer? Are people who we are hanging with following closley, and "really" not belonging to Jesus? Are there any that are talking the talk, blending in and seeming sincere- Do I have a Judas in the midst.

Yeah, another entry

Dad- 2 Kings 15 Seek what the Lord wants and seek Him only

Mom- Do I have my heart fastened to the Lord? Am I doing what He asks of me? Am I putting "stuff" before Him? Lord thank you for granting me success, Lord your Word says that you have plans for me a plan of hope & of future- Thank you for equipping me will all that I need.

Chris- Acts 20:24 Consider my life nothing. I need to run the race for God

Samuel- Psalm 68:6 The more I act on God's Word, He will rejoice

Bethany- Jesus can do miracles all the time

Tymber-Jesus feeds 5,000- Jesus can give me a miracle

Dad-2 Kings 16 I have to focus on Lord or I will regret it later

Mom- Spiritual living does not come naturally- sin does. I need to choose this day whom I will serve. Daddy you have the authority, teach me your way O Lord and I will walk in your truth. Lord Daddy I choose you because I delight in You- Lord Daddy, I Love you- I love to listen to your voice- I love to dance with You and to hold You- I love skipping rocks with You- Thank You Lord Daddy- You are my everything

Chris-Gideon- If I listen to God, He will help me

Samuel- Gideon- God's army that I am in, is more powerful then anything that comes at me

Bethany- When I need the help most, God is always there to help me

Tymber- If you believe, you can face the battle and Satan will run

Dad- 2 Kings 17 By fearing the Lord, He will deliver us from our enemies

Mom- 1 Chron 29:10-20 Lord am I giving whole hearted worship? Am I remembering all that You have brought me through? Lord when I praise you, I am reminded of who you are, Daddy and when I praise, I am reminded of who I am- Thank you Lord for loving me

Chris- Mark 9:14-32 I believe that Jesus heals

Samuel-No one can have self-control all the time-but I need to make the right choice

Bethany- I need to have a passion for God, otherwise whats the point of being a christian.

Tymber- God can make a miracle, Jesus can make them come out of you (Legion)

Dad- 2 Kings 18 Times can look and get pretty hard, but we need to hold fast to the Lord

Mom- 1 Chron 29:1-9 Am I giving what is personal? Am I a leader who is sold out wholeheartitly? Do those around me see that? Lord use me to be a steadfast example of your grace

Chris- Don't figit

Samuel- Psalm 37:19 In days of disaster I can be joyful

Bethany- Jacob & Esau- I learned that others can take things that are mine. Satan likes to give me stinkin thinkin and take my good thinkin away

Tymber- I plant the seeds and Jesus makes them grow, like the worm puts nutrients into the dirt

A new day

Dad- 2 kings 11- Some people will do anything to get what they want, but God will not be hindered.

Mom 1 Kings 1:1-4 King David was getting old-although they covered him with bed clothes, he could not get warm. How am I dealing with getting older? It's amazing how fast time goes- Ash was just an infant now she is 21. This is a hard stage for me. I never want to lose my desire to serve My Daddy whole heartily. Daddy you are my all-my everything-no matter how old I get Daddy, keep me from ever straying. Help me to enjoy every stage and every season. Help me to see the blessings of the kids growing. Lord Daddy, keep them from ever straying too. I love you Daddy.

Chris- Luke 5:27 Jesus wants me to leave everything behind and follow Him

Samuel- Psalm 12:1 I should read the Bible more and read it daily so that I can grow

Bethany- Genesis-Burial of Sara- Sometimes when people try to give us free things, God may want us to pay full price to glorify Him, so people won't look at Jesus like He is cheap.

Tymber-Matt 1:20-22 Joseph trusted God, God wants me to trust Him

Dad- 2 Kings 12 Even when we do the right thing, we still may be persecuted

Mom- 1 Kings 1:11-31 Who needs me right now to be a bold encourager? Who needs my encouraging support? Lord show me who I can encourage in a loving way- Lord I want to be the kind of encourager that has the right words and actions and that are of You and not my flesh

Chris- Act 16 Even though I could be in the baddest moment, I should still worship God.

Samuel-Rev 17:11-16 The dragon with 10 heads represents kings. No matter what race, nation or where we are from, God called us to follow Him with our whole heart

Bethany Genesis 24- Rebbecca- God is faithful in answering our prayers, sometimes He answers exactly how we ask

Tymber- Prodigal Son- God celebrates when we come home to Him, God loves me

Dad- 2 Kings 13- Our sin can hinder us from the fullness of God

Mom- Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days a right, that may gain a heart of wisdom. Lord help me not to be so busy that I forget to glorify you in everything

Chris-Genesis 19:30-38 I must wait before I do things

Samuel- Psalm 39:1 I need to hold my tongue, so that it's pleasing to God with my words

Bethany-Genesis 25 Abe died- Esau & Jacob , E sold his birthright, we should never chose favorites because it causes fights. I should love everyone evenly

Tymber- Samson, God can give me strength to kill things, like stinkin thinkin

Good Day

Dad-2 kings 24- God's judgement of sin can have lasting effects

Mom-2 Sam 24:18-25 I can lay at the foot of the cross, call out to the Lord-Lord have mercy on me. My daddy is full of compassion and He is a gracious daddy. Daddy is slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness

Chris-Luke 5:27 Jesus wants me to leave everything behind and follow Him

Sam-Luke 4:1-13,31-37 I can be tempted, I have a choice to stand firm and not be deceived by the enemy (Holy Spirit quicken him and help him to choose right)

Beth-Gen 29:1-14 I can be related to people through the generations- The sheep are like us and can be gathered by the well.

Tymber-Matt 1:20-22 Joseph trusted God, God wants me to trust Him

Another day

Dad- 2 kings 23- I should always seek after the Lord in all I do

Mom- 2 sam. 24:11-17 When is the last time I really looked at my heart? Am I going off the wrong path anywhere? Am I putting my own adgenda before the Lord? Lord your word says that you esteem one who is humble and contrite in spirit and one that trembles at your word. Lord I so want to be a child that esteems-make me that kind of person, Holy Spirit- Show me-Change me.

Chris-Luke 5:2 If I call to the Lord He will help me

Samuel- 2 John learned about love, share my love with others, no matter how they are, even enemies

Bethany- Genesis- Abe & Isaac-I should listen to God always and sometimes He can change His plan

Tymber-2 cor 5:20-21 God sent Jesus to die for me, so that I can be forgiven of sin. He wants me to know him and get to know Jesus by talking to Him and believing in Him

Dad-2 Kings 22- Obey the word of the Lord so all will go well with me

Mom-2 sam 24:1-10 Remember that even a strong faithful believer can be led astray. I need to be watchful of satans schemes. Lord help me not to be deceived.

Chris- Luke 5:2 land of leporsay- If I call on the Lord He will help me

Sam-Zeph 2:5 I can be deceived by satan- I must stand firm and let nothing move me

Bethany-Abraham lied-Gen 20 to lie is bad, it's a sin when we lie, it leaves spots on our heart

Tymber- 2 cor. 1:3-4 God can teach me to help other people

Devo's the G family has done over the past few weeks

Ok, we have decided to post what each person has learned, while doing devotions. We have been going through bunches of paper.

Here goes:

Dad-2kings 21- sometimes fighting evil can bring a great deal of backlash

Mom-2 SAM 22:1-51 Remember old victories the Lord brought me through, especially now-since the enemy keeps battling me and my family-know that the Lord already has the victory! Like before, old before old battles kept coming up, then the Lord conquered! Yes, the Lord will conquer, yes the battle is already won! Lord put a new song in my heart. Daddy, I love you-Thank you

Chris-Judges 19 God can change me

Sam- 1 Sam 20 It's good to have a faithful friend and to be a good faithful friend

Beth-Gen 19- Lot and daughters, don't sleep with your father. Don't drink alcohol, those are sinning, and will ruin your life. Wait and don't jump into things

Tymber- Genesis God is more powerful then I think