Do the Next Thing

29 Thursday Mar 2012

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A poem quoted by Elisabeth Elliot

Do The Next Thing 

“At an old English parsonage down by the sea,
there came in the twilight a message to me.
Its quaint Saxon legend deeply engraven
that, as it seems to me, teaching from heaven.
And all through the hours the quiet words ring,
like a low inspiration, ‘Do the next thing.’

Many a questioning, many a fear,
many a doubt hath its quieting here.
Moment by moment, let down from heaven,
time, opportunity, guidance are given.
Fear not tomorrow, child of the King,
trust that with Jesus, do the next thing.

Do it immediately, do it with prayer,
do it reliantly, casting all care.
Do it with reverence, tracing His hand,
who placed it before thee with earnest command.
Stayed on omnipotence, safe ‘neath His wing,
leave all resultings, do the next thing.

Looking to Jesus, ever serener,
working or suffering be thy demeanor,
in His dear presence, the rest of His calm,
the light of His countenance, be thy psalm.
Do the next thing.”

 

 

 

The Beggining of All Wisdom

02 Friday Mar 2012

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While we were in Fred’s today, I decided to go look at the note pads. On one of the ones I looked at it had this quote:

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” ~Aristotle

I was shocked at this statement. How can knowing ourselves be the beginning of all wisdom when we as sinful people tend to look at the wrong side of things and make bad judgments! I have no idea what Aristotle was thinking but, I can give you several Bible verses to refute this statement.

1) Psalm 111:10  “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.”

2)   1 Kings 3:5-12   “(5)  At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.”(6)  And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you. And you have kept for him this great and steadfast love and have given him a son to sit on his throne this day.(7)  And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of David my father, although I am but a little child. I do not know how to go out or come in.(8)  And your servant is in the midst of your people whom you have chosen, a great people, too many to be numbered or counted for multitude.(9)  Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?”(10)  It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.(11)  And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,(12)  behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.”

3)   James 1:5 “ If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”

4)   Psalms 119:66 ” Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.”

5)   Proverbs 1:5  “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance…”

Through these verses we see that wisdom or knowledge (one in the same thing) is gained by asking The Almighty to give it to us. And we only obtain it by honoring and obeying Him.  Another point to be made is that first, we must BELIEVE in the One true God. I hope that all who see the quote I quoted above, instantly know there is something wrong with it. We are the created not the Creator. We are the students, He is the teacher. We are fallible and cannot obtain knowledge by knowing ourselves. We know God so that He may -in his own pleasure- give us wisdom and understanding. ( Please note verse 10 of 1 Kings. Quoted above.)

 

You know you are a Maiden of God when….

02 Friday Mar 2012

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You know you are a maiden of God when you:

Dance in the kitchen while putting  dishes away
 
                                                   Sing while you do the  laundry
 
Smile at the dirty dish that came from nowhere
 
                                  Laugh at the big mud spot on the floor you just mopped
 
Your eyes sparkle as you look at the cranky toddler
 
                                                          Rejoice in changing yet another stinky child
Take a trial as a friend          
                                         
                                                             Know that each test is from his loving hand
 
Remember the blessings he has abundantly bestowed upon you
 
                             Reflect on the passages of Scripture that you are fulfilling
 
Passionately learn how to please Him more
 

Isa 24:15 

Therefore in the east give glory to the LORD; in the coastlands of the sea, give glory to the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

*Cake Mix Cookies*

21 Tuesday Feb 2012

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These cookies are well loved by most people and great for any party or just for your enjoyment. Also a great thing to make with little children. (Quick and Easy.)

Ingredients

1 pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 stick of butter, softened

1 box cake mix of desired flavor

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

Preheat oven to 375*F.  Cream together Butter and Cream Cheese. Add Vanilla and Egg.  Roll into one-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

A Little Bird Am I

08 Wednesday Feb 2012

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This poem was written by a woman who was in prison for her belief in the one true God. I do not know her name or when it was written. But the poem is worth sharing.

A Little Bird Am I

  1. A little bird I am,
      Shut from the fields of air,
    And in my cage I sit and sing
      To Him who placed me there;
    Well pleased a prisoner to be,
    Because, my God, it pleaseth Thee.
  2. Nought have I else to do,
      I sing the whole day long;
    And He whom most I love to please
      Doth listen to my song;
    He caught and bound my wandering wing;
    But still He bends to hear me sing.
  3. Thou hast an ear to hear
      A heart to love and bless;
    And though my notes were e’er so rude,
      Thou wouldst not hear the less;
    Because Thou knowest as they fall,
    That love, sweet love, inspires them all.
  4. My cage confines me round;
      Abroad I cannot fly;
    But though my wing is closely bound,
      My heart’s at liberty;
    For prison walls cannot control
    The flight, the freedom of the soul.
  5. O it is good to soar
      These bolts and bars above!
    To Him whose purpose I adore,
      Whose providence I love;
    And in Thy mighty will to find
    The joy, the freedom of the mind.

Super Easy Recipe!!!

06 Monday Feb 2012

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I received this recipe  from a friend. I like it so much that I had to get it from her. It is so easy too. And the best part is that, it is mostly made from the staples in your house. :)

Taco Rice

1 lb ground beef, fully cooked

1 onion (opt.)

Add:

2 cups rice

1 cup salsa

1 cup diced tomatoes

1 bell pepper (Some diced and put in the rice;  the rest cut in rings for the top.)

2 tsp. salt

4 cups water

8 oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Directions:

Cook as you would normally cook rice. When finished, top with Sharp Cheddar Cheese and the sliced up bell pepper.

Now enjoy the Delicious and Super easy recipe! :)

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