Last night was not Thursday, but I wanted to make my next meal on the list, Pumpkin Cream Soup. I wanted to make it because of the the name, Pumpkin Cream Soup, since it's Thanksgiving.
I made it along with fresh Italian bread.
It has;
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1/4 cut onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1 Tbs flour
- 2 cans chicken broth
- 1 can pumpkin
- 1 Tbs brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp peper
- 1 cup half and half
It was so easy, cuz you just throw everything in the pot, and heat it up. It took me no more than 5 minutes to make, and everyone loved it. Mom said "It's a keeper", and I agree. But next time, I am going to double it.
(Sorry, no picture.)
November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving #14
Today I am thankful for food. What a wonderful think food is... and there are so many ways to make it. Something I look forward to every year is the Thanksgiving meal. It's one of my favorite meals, and we have it Thanksgivng day, and a few times in between the two major holidays. This year I am really looking forward to it because we are spending Thanksgiving with just the Keene family, and Ross is my favorite chief.
Hope yall are having a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Hope yall are having a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Turkey day everyone! Hope yall are having a blessed day as you spend it with loved ones. At the moment, my family, Diego and Lili are all in the living room watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.... A family tradition.
Later, we'll be to the Keese's for the day, along with the Cruz kids, for a day filled with the 3 F's... fun-food-football. What are you doing? (Comment if you'd like). Happy Thanksgiving!
Later, we'll be to the Keese's for the day, along with the Cruz kids, for a day filled with the 3 F's... fun-food-football. What are you doing? (Comment if you'd like). Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2010
Bad Weekend for Watching Sports
So this weekend, I wasn't sure if I would be able to watch any football this weekend cuz I'm in Richmond. Well, I was. Yay... kinda. Saturday afternoon Kaitlin and I were hanging out at GG's and we were watching the LSU vs. Ole Miss game. I was clearly rooting for Ole Miss... and they lost. Later that night I was watching the FSU vs. Maryland game.... GG and Don even came and watched it with me. Well, if you are up to date with sports, FSU won. And if you know me, I hate FSU. But it was fun watching football with GG and Don.
Sunday, I came home from Kingsway, and yes, I was rooting for the Steelers. And they did win, but then we started to watch the Colts game... and what a game. I felt so bad for Peyton. 3 interceptions . And also for Collie, he kept wanting to come back into the game, but they wouldn't let him. Before the half they were down by 14, but knowing my Colts, I was not so worried knowing they are a second half team.
Half time we headed over to the Kury's for dinner. They did come back in the half like I knew they would... but it wasn't 100%. We were all getting excited, it was so close. Karli and I were squeezing each other's hands, we were so nervous. It came down to the last few seconds, Colts were down at the Patriots' 20, and Manning got ready to throw to Tamme with 40 seconds left of the 4th... but it was to far, and a Patriot intercepted it. This was Manning's 3rd for that game, making it a total of 7 this season.
I'm not the kinda fan that says, "Oh, my team is perfect, they did everything they could." They didn't. Just like the Jag game I went to, they were not out there to play football. Peyton didn't do so well, along with the D and receiver's. We are hurting, with Addai, Clark, Collie, and many other starters out... but the backups could really step it up.
I then watched the Giants and Eagle's game last night... and the Gaints lost.
Well, this week Auburn takes on Alabama in the Iron Bowl and Colts are going up against the Chargers on Sunday Night Football... and I hope we tear them apart! WAR EAGLE & GO COLTS!
Sunday, I came home from Kingsway, and yes, I was rooting for the Steelers. And they did win, but then we started to watch the Colts game... and what a game. I felt so bad for Peyton. 3 interceptions . And also for Collie, he kept wanting to come back into the game, but they wouldn't let him. Before the half they were down by 14, but knowing my Colts, I was not so worried knowing they are a second half team.
Half time we headed over to the Kury's for dinner. They did come back in the half like I knew they would... but it wasn't 100%. We were all getting excited, it was so close. Karli and I were squeezing each other's hands, we were so nervous. It came down to the last few seconds, Colts were down at the Patriots' 20, and Manning got ready to throw to Tamme with 40 seconds left of the 4th... but it was to far, and a Patriot intercepted it. This was Manning's 3rd for that game, making it a total of 7 this season.
I'm not the kinda fan that says, "Oh, my team is perfect, they did everything they could." They didn't. Just like the Jag game I went to, they were not out there to play football. Peyton didn't do so well, along with the D and receiver's. We are hurting, with Addai, Clark, Collie, and many other starters out... but the backups could really step it up.
I then watched the Giants and Eagle's game last night... and the Gaints lost.
Well, this week Auburn takes on Alabama in the Iron Bowl and Colts are going up against the Chargers on Sunday Night Football... and I hope we tear them apart! WAR EAGLE & GO COLTS!
November 21, 2010
Thanksgiving #13
I am thankful for God's will. At times I don't like it, but I know he does things for my good. And this does not mean it's easy and fun... but he does things with my good in mind. Right now I don't know what he has for my life. It's hard... but he is at work. I'll post about this later... but I can see things he is starting to lay out for my life. It's hard, you can be praying for me.
But this morning I went to Kingsway with my grandparents, and it was so good. But one song during worship really spoke to me, God Moves by Sovereign Grace Music.
♫God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm
Deep in His dark and hidden mines
With never-failing skill
He fashions all His bright designs
And works His sovereign will
So God we trust in You
O God we trust in You
O fearful saints new courage take
The clouds that you now dread
Are big with mercy and will break
In blessings on your head
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense
But trust Him for His grace
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face
So God we trust in You
O God we trust in You
When tears are great
And comforts few
We hope in mercies ever new
We trust in You
God’s purposes will ripen fast
Unfolding every hour
The bud may have a bitter taste
But sweet will be the flower
Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain
God is His own interpreter
And He will make it plain
"The bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower." I'm excited to see what he has for me. He is good!
Well, Colts are about to play.... gotta stop blogging. GO COLTS!
But this morning I went to Kingsway with my grandparents, and it was so good. But one song during worship really spoke to me, God Moves by Sovereign Grace Music.
♫God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm
Deep in His dark and hidden mines
With never-failing skill
He fashions all His bright designs
And works His sovereign will
So God we trust in You
O God we trust in You
O fearful saints new courage take
The clouds that you now dread
Are big with mercy and will break
In blessings on your head
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense
But trust Him for His grace
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face
So God we trust in You
O God we trust in You
When tears are great
And comforts few
We hope in mercies ever new
We trust in You
God’s purposes will ripen fast
Unfolding every hour
The bud may have a bitter taste
But sweet will be the flower
Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain
God is His own interpreter
And He will make it plain
"The bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower." I'm excited to see what he has for me. He is good!
Well, Colts are about to play.... gotta stop blogging. GO COLTS!
November 20, 2010
For All You Psych-os.
If any of you watch the tv show Psych... this is for you. Well, if you are up to date with the show, Shawn and Juliet are together. I'm really looking forward to seeing what they do with it. What are your thoughts? I'd love to know, so if you could comment on this post what you think of the couple.
Thanksgiving #12
I am thankful for scripture. Within the last few months, God has really been showing me things in his word that I have never seen before. I read thru the book of Matthew, and now I am almost done with the book of Mark. I read one chapter at a time, and every time I read it, something new is revealed.
He also reveals it other ways as well. I was drinking coffee here (here is GG and Don's house) and I had a Thomas Kinkade coffee mug, and it had Matthew 6:21 on it. Well, I did what my dad tells me to do, and not only read that verse but read the others around it. So I read that section in my Bible, and I have really been meditating on it.
Look it up yourself: Matthew 6:19-26.
God is so good to show me things in the weirdest ways. Isn't he good?
He also reveals it other ways as well. I was drinking coffee here (here is GG and Don's house) and I had a Thomas Kinkade coffee mug, and it had Matthew 6:21 on it. Well, I did what my dad tells me to do, and not only read that verse but read the others around it. So I read that section in my Bible, and I have really been meditating on it.
Look it up yourself: Matthew 6:19-26.
God is so good to show me things in the weirdest ways. Isn't he good?
November 19, 2010
Thanksgiving #11
I am thankful for laughter. I'm going thru a different season at the moment... and it's not the easiest. Tonight, I watched a movie with my grandparents called Life With Father. I watched it with the Bishop's when I spent the night on Tuesday, and it was pretty funny. And yesterday I found it on Netflix and watched it with GG and Don tonight. It's a movie that was made in the 50's and it's pretty funny. It was great to sit here and laugh with them. Something I really needed.
Well, time to settle down for the night. Football tomorrow... and I won't be able to watch. Atleast it's Auburn's bye week. War Eagle!
Well, time to settle down for the night. Football tomorrow... and I won't be able to watch. Atleast it's Auburn's bye week. War Eagle!
November 18, 2010
My Way Up
Well, as most of you know, I'm in Virginia for a week. I flew up by myself for the first time ever... and it was quite an adventure.
I woke up at 3am to finish packing anything I needed to get ready before I had to leave, such as tooth brush, hair things, etc. And around 4:15, my wonderful father was so kind to take me to the airport. I was shocked at how many people were on the road at 4 in the morning.
Well, when I got to the airport, I checked in, said my goodbyes to my dad, and got in line for the security check. Once again, there were a lot more people than I expected to see that early in the morning.
When I got up to be checked, they stopped me and took me to the side to be checked even further. They also took my bag to look thru, and asked if I had any weapons. I said no, and they took my bag back thru the scan. Do I really look that suspicious?
Every thing after that was smooth, I even was able to put my bag in the over head with no help. Yay me. The ride was a little bumpy tho, and at one point I thought the flight attendants were going to fall over with the cart.
Arriving in Atlanta, we entered a storm, lightning and crazy wind. And as we were landing, I saw one building of Airtran planes, and another with Deltacom with 3 Airtran planes at the very end. I was hoping none of those were my plane, but guess what? It was. When I entered concourse c (in Brian Regan's voice), 15 minutes early than I was suppose to, I asked the lady where I was taking off. She told me in the building next door, concourse d. I looked at my ticket and my plane was leaving at 8:45 and it was 8:10. So I pretty much ran, flollowing the signs leading me to concourse d. I thought about taking the sub, but it wasn't there yet. So I took off. When I got to concourse d, one way was gate 1-16, the other 17-what ever it was... and it started at D16, and I needed to get to D1a (and if you have never been to the Atlanta airport, I couldn't see more than 5 gate signs at a time. That's how big it was.) Once I got to D1, it said departing for Indianapolis at 8:45. Part of me freaked, the other part of me was thinking, "ok, I packed 2 of my Colts shirts, I could just go there and stay till next Monday, and see the Colts play." I then saw the D1a gate at the very end that said departing to Richmond. And right when I got there they were boarding zone 1. I was able to call my mom and GG before boarding myself. As I was standing there, the two men behind me were talking about Auburn, and I was sooooo tempted to turn around and say "war eagle", but the way they were talking, they didn't seem like fans. They were talking about how well they are playing tho... but I didn't say anything.
My second flight was not much better than the first. I was able to sleep for about 15 mintues, but it was more bumpy than the last. The captain kept turning the seatbelts sign on and off. Both flights I had a window seat, and on the second you could totally tell you were headed up north, beacuse all the trees went from green, to red, orange, and yellow. It was so pretty from above, and I was reminded God made all that.
Coming in at 10:30, landing was a little rough, and when I got outside, it was freeeeezing. I was so glad to have my Under Armour hoodie. GG pulled up and it was so good to see her.
It's been refreshing to be here with my family. Monday I spent the day with GG and Don, and also saw the Kury's. And Tuesday I spent it with the Bishops till last night. Today I'm going shopping with the White girls and Jone will be sleeping over tonight. I'm so thankful for my friends and family.
I woke up at 3am to finish packing anything I needed to get ready before I had to leave, such as tooth brush, hair things, etc. And around 4:15, my wonderful father was so kind to take me to the airport. I was shocked at how many people were on the road at 4 in the morning.
Well, when I got to the airport, I checked in, said my goodbyes to my dad, and got in line for the security check. Once again, there were a lot more people than I expected to see that early in the morning.
When I got up to be checked, they stopped me and took me to the side to be checked even further. They also took my bag to look thru, and asked if I had any weapons. I said no, and they took my bag back thru the scan. Do I really look that suspicious?
Every thing after that was smooth, I even was able to put my bag in the over head with no help. Yay me. The ride was a little bumpy tho, and at one point I thought the flight attendants were going to fall over with the cart.
Arriving in Atlanta, we entered a storm, lightning and crazy wind. And as we were landing, I saw one building of Airtran planes, and another with Deltacom with 3 Airtran planes at the very end. I was hoping none of those were my plane, but guess what? It was. When I entered concourse c (in Brian Regan's voice), 15 minutes early than I was suppose to, I asked the lady where I was taking off. She told me in the building next door, concourse d. I looked at my ticket and my plane was leaving at 8:45 and it was 8:10. So I pretty much ran, flollowing the signs leading me to concourse d. I thought about taking the sub, but it wasn't there yet. So I took off. When I got to concourse d, one way was gate 1-16, the other 17-what ever it was... and it started at D16, and I needed to get to D1a (and if you have never been to the Atlanta airport, I couldn't see more than 5 gate signs at a time. That's how big it was.) Once I got to D1, it said departing for Indianapolis at 8:45. Part of me freaked, the other part of me was thinking, "ok, I packed 2 of my Colts shirts, I could just go there and stay till next Monday, and see the Colts play." I then saw the D1a gate at the very end that said departing to Richmond. And right when I got there they were boarding zone 1. I was able to call my mom and GG before boarding myself. As I was standing there, the two men behind me were talking about Auburn, and I was sooooo tempted to turn around and say "war eagle", but the way they were talking, they didn't seem like fans. They were talking about how well they are playing tho... but I didn't say anything.
My second flight was not much better than the first. I was able to sleep for about 15 mintues, but it was more bumpy than the last. The captain kept turning the seatbelts sign on and off. Both flights I had a window seat, and on the second you could totally tell you were headed up north, beacuse all the trees went from green, to red, orange, and yellow. It was so pretty from above, and I was reminded God made all that.
Coming in at 10:30, landing was a little rough, and when I got outside, it was freeeeezing. I was so glad to have my Under Armour hoodie. GG pulled up and it was so good to see her.
It's been refreshing to be here with my family. Monday I spent the day with GG and Don, and also saw the Kury's. And Tuesday I spent it with the Bishops till last night. Today I'm going shopping with the White girls and Jone will be sleeping over tonight. I'm so thankful for my friends and family.
Thanksgiving #10
I am thankful for coffee. I'm not sure what it is about drinking coffee that is so good... but it is. It's bitter and strong... and the way I drink it, it's not sweet at all. Now, if I go to Starbucks (which I do a lot) I do get sweet drinks, such as a Caramel Macchiato or a Mocha Frappuccino. But just drinking it at home, I just take half and half. It's very enjoyable to drink, and it brings much comfort. I'm glad God made the coffee bean.
November 14, 2010
Thanksgiving #9
Today, I'm thankful for my bed. Last year my grandparents gave my parents their kings size bed, and I was given my parents queen. And I have never slept in another bed that is more comfortable. It feels like you are sleeping on clouds. And the funny thing is, it's over 10 years old. When I had my twin, I had a lot of back trouble, but now, nothing. It's way better than a tempur pedic bed I've slept on.
When I move out, I'm gonna sneak it out, cuz mom and dad said I can't have it.
When I move out, I'm gonna sneak it out, cuz mom and dad said I can't have it.
November 13, 2010
Needing God's Help
Hey friends,
Please pray for me. I must say, I'm getting a little scared about flying Monday morning. Going alone is making me nervous. My first plan leaves at the crack of dawn... and on the 22nd, I leave late at night. Please pray that God will be wiht me and keep me safe. And everything goes smoothly.
Also pray for me to trust God with my life. The last few days have been really hard. Today, has been a little better, but I really need God's help... I know I can't do this alone.
On another note... War Eagle!
Please pray for me. I must say, I'm getting a little scared about flying Monday morning. Going alone is making me nervous. My first plan leaves at the crack of dawn... and on the 22nd, I leave late at night. Please pray that God will be wiht me and keep me safe. And everything goes smoothly.
Also pray for me to trust God with my life. The last few days have been really hard. Today, has been a little better, but I really need God's help... I know I can't do this alone.
On another note... War Eagle!
Thanksgiving #8
I am thankful for Zyrtec. One again, this may sound weird, but it's true. If you know me really well, you know that I hate taking medication, for anything. But the reason I'm on Zyrtec is for Snuggs. That's love. But if I wasn't on medication, I would have allergy attacks. My eyes would swell up and water, I would sneez none stop, and I would get very ichy... this is all because of my cat. But Zyrtec is the only allergy medicine I have found to work, and keep my allergies at bay. And this is why I am very greatful... I can enjoy my cat while I have him.
November 12, 2010
Thanksgiving #7
Today I am thankful for sports. I know this may sound weird... but I am. It's something in my life that does not really change. Yes, the team's roster may change every year, but the team doesn't change. Like the Indianapolis Colts have been the Indianapolis Colts since 1984. And as far as I know, will not move again. I've been a fan since 2006, and they have not really changed. The day Peyton Manning retires will be a sad day indeed (I'm sure I will cry), but when that day comes... they will still be my Colts.
Same with the LA Lakers, they have been my team since 2001, and Miami Heat, have been my other team since 2002. (I do have 2 NBA teams....)
But for me, sports aren't just an enjoyment to watch, it's therapeutic. I can go shoot basketball or mess around with a soccer ball, and it's very soothing. Not sure why... but it is. I know I'm weird, but while I'm shooting the basketball, I use that time to pray. I guess because I was commited to basketball for 5 years strait, season or off season, holding and shooting a basketball is something familiar to me. Whether I'm in Richmond, VA or Pensacola, FL... it still feels the same.
Even tho my life is changing, the games never change.
Same with the LA Lakers, they have been my team since 2001, and Miami Heat, have been my other team since 2002. (I do have 2 NBA teams....)
But for me, sports aren't just an enjoyment to watch, it's therapeutic. I can go shoot basketball or mess around with a soccer ball, and it's very soothing. Not sure why... but it is. I know I'm weird, but while I'm shooting the basketball, I use that time to pray. I guess because I was commited to basketball for 5 years strait, season or off season, holding and shooting a basketball is something familiar to me. Whether I'm in Richmond, VA or Pensacola, FL... it still feels the same.
Even tho my life is changing, the games never change.
November 11, 2010
Hawaiian Chicken
Thursday nights are now my dinner nights, and I want to try new things. Then I had the idea to blog about the new meals I make. Something to look forward to every week.
Tonight was my first night in my adventure of making new things. I made Hawaiian Chicken, along with rice, sauteed green beans, and fresh french bread.
The sauce is a combo of;
- 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup ketchup (yes, I made something with ketchup)
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 Tbs cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
When that is brought to a boil, you pour it over the chicken (3 whole check breast, cut in half, skinned) and cook it for a total of an hour and a half. The recipe didn't call for this, but I put pineapple rings on top of the chicken. (And I did double it for 5 adults and 2 kids.)
This was a major hit in our family... even the littles liked it. Score!
Thanksgiving #6
I am thankful for friends. At times I sometimes feel alone, and I'm not sure if it's cuz I'm here in Florida or what. But since I've been going thru something hard, my friends have all be very caring. Some calling me, checking on me to see how I'm doing, and saying they are praying for me. I've had some friends tell me "I'm praying for you. Is everything ok?" or "You've been on my heart lately. Are you doing ok?" That means so much! And it just shows that God is with me... caring for me.
My friends have also been encouraging as I'm going thru this time. Telling me God's got a plan for all this. It's hard to hear... but I know it's the truth... and it really means a lot.
And I have friends that keep telling me, "I'm here girl. Call me when you need to talk."
Thank you friends for caring for me. And all your prayers. I know God has a plan.... Can't wait to see all my friends in VA, on Monday.
My friends have also been encouraging as I'm going thru this time. Telling me God's got a plan for all this. It's hard to hear... but I know it's the truth... and it really means a lot.
And I have friends that keep telling me, "I'm here girl. Call me when you need to talk."
Thank you friends for caring for me. And all your prayers. I know God has a plan.... Can't wait to see all my friends in VA, on Monday.
November 10, 2010
Thanksgiving #5
I am thankful for my sister and brother, and even tho at times I do get annoyed with them (and one more than the other most of the time)... I still love them.
As I'm going thru this new season of life, my sister has been very encouraging. She, like my parents, has been reminding me God has a plan and he is still good. Sunday and Monday night she even slept with me just so I wouldn't be alone. We laughed about random stuff.... such as my "grandpa" cat.
But all my life, she has been the life of the party. And even tho she has her very crazy moments, it's still fun. She can really make you laugh, and will even laugh about herself with you. I am so greatful God gave her to me. I wouldn't want any other sister.
Now, as for my brother. He can be very weird at times.... Let me change that... he is very weird all the time. He has these jokes that come out of nowhere, and make no since, but the great thing about Josh is that, as you are laughing at him, he too will laugh at himself. I'm not sure if he is laughing because he realizes what he said, or if he is laughing because you are laughing. Either way, it's great.
One thing I love about my siblings, is that even tho we get annoyed with each other, we still enjoy each other's company, and enjoy spending time together playing games, the 360, or just talking and laughing.
I'm so blessed to have them in my life, and apart of my family. Love you Kelsey and Josh!
As I'm going thru this new season of life, my sister has been very encouraging. She, like my parents, has been reminding me God has a plan and he is still good. Sunday and Monday night she even slept with me just so I wouldn't be alone. We laughed about random stuff.... such as my "grandpa" cat.
But all my life, she has been the life of the party. And even tho she has her very crazy moments, it's still fun. She can really make you laugh, and will even laugh about herself with you. I am so greatful God gave her to me. I wouldn't want any other sister.
Now, as for my brother. He can be very weird at times.... Let me change that... he is very weird all the time. He has these jokes that come out of nowhere, and make no since, but the great thing about Josh is that, as you are laughing at him, he too will laugh at himself. I'm not sure if he is laughing because he realizes what he said, or if he is laughing because you are laughing. Either way, it's great.
One thing I love about my siblings, is that even tho we get annoyed with each other, we still enjoy each other's company, and enjoy spending time together playing games, the 360, or just talking and laughing.
I'm so blessed to have them in my life, and apart of my family. Love you Kelsey and Josh!
November 09, 2010
Thanksgiving #4
I am thankful for the trials God brings into my life. At the moment, I am going thru another hard trial. They aren't fun. It seems like I have gone thru more trials than anyone else my age, but I'm sure that isn't true.
God uses trials to bring us closer to him, and all we need to do is trust him. But the only way we can trust him, is if he shows us we need him.
And this is harder said than done, I know, but speaking truth to yourself will help. One way I find to help with speaking truth to myself is writing in my journal or blogging.
The trial I am going thru at the moment, I can't see what God has for my life. I feel like my life is over, to tell the truth. But that's where trusting him comes in. If I knew what he had in store for my life, how could I worship him, how could I trust him?
He himself speaks to us in many ways. My sister on Saturday night texted me, blessed be his name, and once again I broke down. Sunday worship, the second song they did was Blessed Be His Name, and I broke down in church. I knew he was with me, and he will never leave. He gives, and he takes away, but I want to chose to say, "blessed be his name".
2 other songs I've been listening too aswell, Everyday by Sovereign Grace Music, along with Your Hands by JJ Heller.
Here are the lyrics to Your Hands
♫I have unanswered prayers
I have trouble I wish wasn't there
And I have asked a thousand ways
That You would take my pain away
That You would take my pain away
I am trying to understand
How to walk this weary land
Make straight the paths that crooked lie
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine
When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands
When You walked upon the Earth
You healed the broken, lost, and hurt
I know You hate to see me cry
One day You will set all things right
Yea, one day You will set all things right
When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands
Your hands
Your hands that shape the world
Are holding me, they hold me still
Your hands that shape the world
Are holding me, they hold me still
When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands
Prayers right now will be great! One thing you can pray for is that I will stop crying. But also that I will keep my eyes focased on him above, that he will give me peace thru this hard time, along with my trip up to VA. The people I love encouraged me to get away from life, and take a trip up to VA to be with friends and family. I leave Monday and return the following Monday. Pray that the trip will be smooth.
God is good all the time! ~Jeremiah 29:11~
God uses trials to bring us closer to him, and all we need to do is trust him. But the only way we can trust him, is if he shows us we need him.
And this is harder said than done, I know, but speaking truth to yourself will help. One way I find to help with speaking truth to myself is writing in my journal or blogging.
The trial I am going thru at the moment, I can't see what God has for my life. I feel like my life is over, to tell the truth. But that's where trusting him comes in. If I knew what he had in store for my life, how could I worship him, how could I trust him?
He himself speaks to us in many ways. My sister on Saturday night texted me, blessed be his name, and once again I broke down. Sunday worship, the second song they did was Blessed Be His Name, and I broke down in church. I knew he was with me, and he will never leave. He gives, and he takes away, but I want to chose to say, "blessed be his name".
2 other songs I've been listening too aswell, Everyday by Sovereign Grace Music, along with Your Hands by JJ Heller.
Here are the lyrics to Your Hands
♫I have unanswered prayers
I have trouble I wish wasn't there
And I have asked a thousand ways
That You would take my pain away
That You would take my pain away
I am trying to understand
How to walk this weary land
Make straight the paths that crooked lie
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine
When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands
When You walked upon the Earth
You healed the broken, lost, and hurt
I know You hate to see me cry
One day You will set all things right
Yea, one day You will set all things right
When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands
Your hands
Your hands that shape the world
Are holding me, they hold me still
Your hands that shape the world
Are holding me, they hold me still
When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands
Prayers right now will be great! One thing you can pray for is that I will stop crying. But also that I will keep my eyes focased on him above, that he will give me peace thru this hard time, along with my trip up to VA. The people I love encouraged me to get away from life, and take a trip up to VA to be with friends and family. I leave Monday and return the following Monday. Pray that the trip will be smooth.
God is good all the time! ~Jeremiah 29:11~
November 08, 2010
Thanksgiving #3
I am thankful for my partents. Well, they did bring me into this world, but they also have tought me to have a relationship with my heavenly father. At times I didn't want to listen, and I know I gave them a very hard time most of the time. But I'm so thankful that they kept pursuing, and kept speaking truth to me.
And thru the past years, they have stood by me as I walked thru many hard things, and they continue to do so. Even tho I wouldn't share things with them, they always were there to pray for me, always there to speak truth to me, and always there to just give me a hug when I needed one.
Thank you dad and mom for always being there for me! I love you both very much.
And thru the past years, they have stood by me as I walked thru many hard things, and they continue to do so. Even tho I wouldn't share things with them, they always were there to pray for me, always there to speak truth to me, and always there to just give me a hug when I needed one.
Thank you dad and mom for always being there for me! I love you both very much.
November 04, 2010
Thanksgiving #2
I am thankful for my heavenly father. He has done so much for me. Everyday is filled with his amazing grace. The fact that I'm breathing right now... that is his grace. He also sent his only son to die on the cross in my place... something I don't deserve. And he has forgiven all my sins.
He has cared for me over the years... and at times I might not have liked it... but looking back now, and I am very greatful! Because he did it all for my good. It's all apart of his big plan for my life.
He is letting me live as I don't deserve. Praise God!
He has cared for me over the years... and at times I might not have liked it... but looking back now, and I am very greatful! Because he did it all for my good. It's all apart of his big plan for my life.
He is letting me live as I don't deserve. Praise God!
November 03, 2010
Thanksgiving for All of November
Some of you might have seen the invite on Facebook about putting something you are thankful for on your Facebook status everyday for the month of November. I thought that was a really cool idea, but thought to do it on my blog instead, and go into a little more detail about why I am thankful for that thing rather than just saying why I am thankful for it.
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I am first thankful for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I cannot thank him enough for what he did in my place on the cross. He has taken the wrath deserved for me, where now I am forgiven of all my sins. What an amazing gift!
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I am first thankful for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I cannot thank him enough for what he did in my place on the cross. He has taken the wrath deserved for me, where now I am forgiven of all my sins. What an amazing gift!
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