Time to see!!!

I have been waiting with anticipation to have my first eye done for cataract surgery.  Well yesterday was the day.  It all went well and no pain or discomfort.  The only thing is that one has been done and the other eye still needs glasses.  So I am "off balance".  One eye open and one eye closed.  I want everything to be right instantly.  Isn't that true of most of us in today's society?  Instant everything....BUT my Lord used it to get my attention and slow me down.  Can't read or watch TV ye,t so I am forced to spend quiet time with my Lord.  Longer hours than usual.  What a blessing...Be still and know that He is Lord.  And He is.....Time to pray and focus on the things of God.  Thank you Jesus for the doctors' hands that did the delegate surgery of cutting the "fogged" lens out and replacing it with a good one.  Lord, give me the time for my body to get used to the new lens and in that time I can draw near to you.

God's blessings to you all,

Love, Val

Thank you Lord!!

God is so good...ya He is is , all the time.  Every day I thank God for waking up and for the beautiful air we breathe, for my family and friends.  He gives me people to pray for every day.  What a privilege.  Oh how I want more of Him.  Sweet, sweet Jesus.  I have experienced "freedom" from the burdens of my life in a profound way.  I have been a mother for 48 years to three wonderful sons who have my heart.  My oldest has many challenges with mental and physical illnesses.  For the past 12 years I have enabled him to be ill and have tried to fix him.  I CAN'T.  God has told me to "let go" and let Him do the work..  I will always be his mother and love him and be there in time of need but God has a plan and is in control of his life.  He loves the Lord but I see him not doing what I think he should be doing to grow in the Lord.  Who am I to try and direct his path?  I can't...Stop trying to tell him how to feel, what to do, and dropping everything at his beckon call.  I can't.  God is the author of his life, not me.  When my boys were young I would tell them, "mommy will not be standing by your side when you meet your maker, you need to develop your own relationship with Him".  I didn't practice that with this son.  Motherhood is not an easy journey.  BUT Praise His Holy name...I was set free.  I give all to Him at the feet of the cross.  It is His burden not mine.  He died for me that day on calvary and for that I am grateful....I encourage you to go to the cross with your burdens and leave them there.  Jesus will take them.  Keep your eyes on the Savior and He will direct YOUR paths.

I love you in Christ's name,

Val

Living Room Intimacy vs. Kitchen Service

We are in the middle of a wonderful Women's Bible Study from Joanna Weavers' book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.  It is the best study for sorting out our priorities as women.  We all know the story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)...Jesus and his followers came to their home during their travels for food and rest.  Martha was busy cleaning and cooking(in the Kitchen) and serving all those that were there while her sister Mary was in the "living room" sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to His every word.  Martha was upset that her sister was not helping and went to Jesus and said in verse 40.."Lord don't you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me."  And what was Jesus' reply?  Verse 41-42.."Martha , Martha you are worried about many things.  But only one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen the good thing which will not be taken away from her."  The better thing in our lives is to be at the feet of Jesus.  Not to say that serving others is not important.  Jesus was not correcting Martha's actions but her attitude.

Ecclesiastes 9:10...says " Whatever your hand finds to do, so it with all your might."   Whatever you do do it as unto the Lord.

Ladies...Get out of the "kitchen" and into the "living room".  Think about this.  It's not the action but the attitude.  Jesus wants us do to others through him.  We are His disciples here on earth.  Others MUST see Jesus in us.  Filled up and "sticking out all over".

Have a blessed day and be well my pretty ladies.

Val

God's light shines on one step at a time!!!

Galatians 3:8...The scripture foresaw  that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham.

Abraham was born some 2000 years before the birth of Jesus, so he knew nothing of the gospel, which came into being only after the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord.  He could not know how Jesus would come to this earth, but he was saved by the same faith we must have to be saved today.

The righteous live by faith, in the 21st century BC or AD.  To live by faith means that we do not demand to know all the details of what God is doing or what the future holds for us.  We might like to have a searchlight that would show us what lies miles ahead on the road before us.  But God offers instead a light that shines on our path just enough to help us on our step-by-step walk with God.


I read this morning and wanted to share it with you.  Fred Davey...Pathways to God..December 21, 2011

Faith in what we cannot see.....keep on believing in our Lord in all things.  He is with us always.

God's GRACE

My church saints and I have recently suffered a sad tragedy with the passing of our Pastor's daughter.  She was walking and got hit and killed by a car and they drove away.  She was 39 years old with 2grown daughters and a young son and younger daughter , a grieving mother and father(our Pastor), sister, aunts, uncles, husband, cousins, co-workers, relatives, and close friends.  All who will grieve , cry and never forget.  I personally knew Dee.  She visited our church several times coming to Florida from her hometown of West Franklin, Illinois.  She accepted Jesus as her personal Savior right in our church one Sunday morning.  I recall the family rejoicing around the alter.  God was good to them that day and the days to follow.  It gives the believer comfort knowing that their loved one is now in the arms of Jesus although the earthly human side of us is grief stricken.  God's grace will be with them to comfort and guide those who are left to run the race here on earth till Jesus calls them HOME.  There will Dee be waiting for her family who know Jesus.  Reunited again by the love of Jesus,  What comfort knowing you will meet again.  Do you know for sure that you are going to
 heaven?  Accept Jesus as your personal Savior and be sure of it!!!  Ask Him into your heart right now.  Say this simple prayer...Jesus I know that you are the Son of God and that you died on the cross for me so that I could have life everlasting.  I believe you will come again  and that you are part of the Trinity, The Father Son and Holy Ghost .  Come into my heart....Amen and thank you.   If you prayed that prayer contact me through this blog and I will guide you through the best decision of your life you ever have made.......God's GRACE...=   God's Riches At Christ's Expense.

AND SO IT BEGINS

Well... the Thanksgiving holiday is over and so it begins the hustle bustle of....The Christmas season.  We are reminded just why we celebrate this wonderful holiday.....Jesus came into the world to save us from sin.  He came as the King of Kings in a lowly manger.  Can you imagine Mary, His mother?  She did not imagine the birth of her first born to be in a stable.  What a great gift.  Think of this gift to you that lasts forever.  Give your heart to Him this Christmas season and He will give you the gift that keeps on giving!!  He wants your fellowship and companionship.  Pray the simply prayer and ask Him into your life.  You will not be sorry.  John 3:16...For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son...Jesus....../


As the saying goes...JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cast your every care!!!

  God's promise.......He is faithful and will take care of you, show you an escape out of a bad situation
                                or feeling of desparation..


   Your job.....          Give IT to Him with Praise and thanksgiving!!!!!


God's PROMISE your ACTION


Be well and Be blessed I am praying for you and God loves you.    Val

Psalm 103

Psalm 103:1-5.....Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is is within me; Bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits; who forgives all you iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.......and so on.   This Thanksgiving week this says it all and warrants thanksgiving and praise.
I wish you all a wonderful day of Thanksgiving with your families.  Do not forget to give thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Be well and Be blessed, and remember God loves you and will NEVER leave you...Just call on His name .  Bring all your requests to Him.

Love, Val

Spiritual Tips for Recovery

1. Realize that it is time to begin recovery.....Hebrews 3:15
2. Accept that recovery is not over night but a lifetime...Philippians 3:12
3. Pray daily...ask your higher power(Jesus) for strength and protection..Philippians 4:13, Matthew 26:41
4. Read you Bible..it is God's love letter to you from God
5. Meditate on God's Word..use scripture to fight the fight
6. Go to church every week to worship God and give thanks.  Hebrews 10:24-25
7. Talk and share your trials with someone and cast your cares on Jesus...James 5:16
8. Know that God is with you always
9. Depend on Jesus' strength
10.Know that change is possible with the help of God  Matthew 19:26
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Look up these verses and read them, hide them in your heart, make them part of your life and know that Some one is praying for you and our Lord, Jesus, is right there interceding for you to the Father.  Be well and be blessed.  Don't give up because all things are possible with God.

Love, Val

What are the Don'ts for Deliverance?

My last blog was for those who have addictions.  My heart is heavy for you.  Here are some "don'ts" if you are in that place and trying to get sober.  Know that someone is praying for you for deliverance.

Don't fight addiction on your own.  Rely on God and participate in a recovery program.  Ecclesiastes 17:9-10.
Don't be blind about your ability to lie to yourself and to others.  Ask someone to help you be accountable.  Jeremiah 17:9
Don't socialize with those who encourage or tolerate your habit.  Make new friendships and helpful habits.  I Corinthians 15:33
Don't worry about the future.  Walk with God one day at a time.  Matthew 6:34
Don't give up if you relapse.  It is never too late to get back on track. I John 1:9
Don't be prideful as you succeed in the recovery process.  Be grateful for God's grace and power to achieve change.  Proverbs 16:18
Don't be surprised at temptation---flee from it. I Corinthians 10:13...When tempted, God will give you a way out if you ask!!.
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Tomorrow I will give you spiritual tips for recovery.  Know that your family is praying for you and so am I.  Be blessed.  take the first step and admit you are powerless......turn to God.  He will guide you to a joyous life.
  Love, val

Author, June Hunt...thank you for your book with Biblical Hope and Practical Help

MY HEART FOR ADDICTIONS

My heart is heavy this day for all those people who are addicted to drugs and or alcohol.  As a mother of a recovered drug and alcoholic I know the anguish a mother( and other family members) goes through when a child of theirs is addicted and my prayers go out to you and I encourage you to continue to pray and lift that child up to the Lord daily, hour by hour.  And if you are a person bound by the evils of addiction I have these words for you today.  Question...How can you find deliverance from dependency?   By putting one foot in front of the other, turn to God and one day you will find yourself running down the road to transformation in full FREEDOM in Jesus Christ "your higher power" and Savior.
1. Admit to being powerless over your dependency......2 Corinthians 1:9
2. Realize that God who made you has the power to restore you.   Psalm 71:20-21
3. Yield your will to the will of the Lord.   Matthew 16:24-25
4 .Face reality..face your true self.    psalm 139:23-24
5. Admit your struggle with sin, both to God and to some one else.   I John 1:8
6. Accept God's help to change your patterns of the past.    I Peter 5 :6-7
7. Confess your failings and flaws.   Psalm 51:10-12
8. Ask for forgiveness of those you have offended.   Matthew 5:23-24
9.Make restitution to those you wronged.   Ezekiel 33:15-16
10. Keep a clean slate by acknowledging when you have been wrong.   Titus 2:11-12
11. Pray for God's direction for your life.    Psalm 25:4-5
12. Reach out to others with your hand and heart.  Galatians 6:2
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Sound like a 12 step program?   WELL IT IS GOD'S program for your life.  I will continue on Monday with the "DON'TS" FOR DELIVERANCE.  Tune in for the Blessings from God.
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Jeff and Jimmy....you know who you are.  Listen to the voice of God.  Deliverance is yours.  I pray for you both and all who suffer.  Your families love you and are tired of seeing you clinging to the evil side of life.  You belong to God and Jesus you Savior.

Be well and Be Blessed today!!

Val

Just one scripture

There is only one thing to say today.....memorize this verse in scripture and it is from-

 2 Thessalonians 3:3   The Lord is faithful and he will strengthen and protect (me) from the evil one.

Put that in your heart and mind.  The evil one is out to kill and destroy..  protect yourself.!!!!



Be well and Be blessed my gorgeous and fabulous women of God.

Val

Warfare weapons

Good day my fabulous and gorgeous women of God...
Do have on your weapons of warfare to fight the flaming arrows of the evil one?

Each day is a new day and you never know what arrows are coming your way.  the devil is out there trying to kill and destroy....NO< NO< NO....not me  I have on my armour...Faith and a sword.
The shield of Faith ....Hebrews 11:1.....when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have been given faith to believe.  Each day we build on that faith by reading the Word of God...Read it, chew it, swallow it and hold it in your heart.  God's promises ....helps develop your faith, acting on God's promises.
The sword of the Spirit..which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6 : 16-17)

One is the weapon of defence and the other a weapon of attack!!!
Develop those weapons and USE them when the enemy comes at you.  IT WORKS  Glory to God


Bye for now, I love you and so does your Father in Heaven

EVERYONE WHO HAS BREATH GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE HIM

Ephesians 5:20....Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

What a wonderful request of our Lord..simply give thanks for all things.....easier said than done.

Think about all God does for us.  Shouldn't we be on our knees all day thanking Him?  Well we literally don't have to be on our knees but even as we do our daily chores or at our work place or walking down the street.....give thanks and praise.  try it..it pleases God the Father.

PRAISE HIM IN THE GLORIOUS SUNSHINE;

PRAISE HIM IN THE FREEZING DRIZZLE.

PRAISE HIM AS YOU DRIVE TO CHURCH;

PRAISE HIM AS YOU DRIVE TO THE DENTIST.

PRAISE HIM IN THE CHECKOUT LINE;

PRAISE HIM IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC.

PRAISE HIM ON THE JOB;

PRAISE HIM ON VACATION.

PRAISE HIM ON PAYDAY;

PRAISE HIM WHILE PAYING BILLS.

PRAISE HIM WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR EYES IN THE MORNING;

PRAISE HIM WHEN YOU CAN'T SLEEP AT NIGHT.

PRAISE HIM FOR THE TAKE OUT FOOD OR ELEGANT DINNERS.

PRAISE HIM FOR COMPUTERS AND EMAIL.

PRAISE HIM WHEN YOU ARE 13;

PRAISE HIM WHEN YOU ARE 93.

PRAISE HIM IN THE RACKET OF A FAMILY GATHERING;

PRAISE HIM IN THE QUIETNESS OF A LONELY ROOM.

PRAISE HIM ON YOUR CD PLAYER AND CAR STEREO;

PRAISE HIM WITH FRENCH HORN AND DRUMS OR KAZOO.

PRAISE HIM WITH YOUR HEART AND VOICE OR IN SILENCE.

LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH, PRAISE THE LORD.

Be blessed and be well my fabulous and gorgeous friends.

Love Val

 



Fear Not!!!!!

Our Ladies Bible Study on Tuesday mornings has been such a blessing to me.  I co-lead with a special women of God and good friend, Karen.  She lead the study while I was gone up north with my precious grand babies.  God has given me a series of teachings  to encourage women.  Last week we talked about "IS GOD ABLE?"  Well I would say so more than we can imagine...Ephesians 3:20 was the key scripture.  When facing what seems an impossible situation  God will see us through.  Read the scripture and place it in your heart and mind to recall in times of desperate situations.  This Tuesday's lesson is entitled "When you are in the dark and afraid"...Key scripture is Isaiah 41:10.  I encourage you to look it up and place it in your heart.  I will leave you with these words by June Hunt..."THE GREATER THE FEAR, THE LESS WE ARE CONTROLLED BY FAITH.  THE GREATER OUR FAITH, THE LESS WE ARE CONTROLLED BY FEAR."   Which is you?

What, All and More

Ephesians 3:20.....Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. KJV

WHAT I ask...ALL I ask

MORE than I ask

Immeasurably MORE than ALL I ask

WHAT I can imagine

ALL I can imagine

MORE than I can imagine

Immeasurably MORE than ALL I ask or imagine

WOW>>> that is a great promise of God.  Are you Radically Relying on God to be your everything in all situations?   I hope so.  Don't get in His way, trust Him, let Him achieve in your life what He wants and DO NOT insist on doing it "your way".

Be well and be blessed my gorgeous and fabulous women of God,

Love, Val

RADICAL RELIANCE

Look to Jesus when you are facing what seems an impossible situation.  In Exodus 14..Moses and the people of Israel were at the Red Sea with Pharaoh's soldiers gaining on them from the rear...where to go?  Impossible situation ..it seemed....Moses cried out to God for help...God delivered and parted the Red Sea so they all could pass. " Radical Reliance" on God.  Abraham age 100 and Sarah age 90..were promised a child from God...impossible situation.....they relied on God.."Radical Reliance".  The God of impossible situations will give you His guidance when you face a "Red Sea" situation  or a , what seems an impossible PROMISE from God as Abraham did....".Radical Reliance on God".  He can part your Red Sea and full fill His promise to you...You can scale walls but you need His reached out arm of strength.  Call on and rely on Him for everything in your life.   Give God the Glory.  that's what we were created for ...He knows us best..."Father Knows BEST"

God's blessings and be well my gorgeous friends...so good to be home and with you again.

Love, Val

God's Gifts

Our twins are amazing and I am not just saying that because I am their grandmother.  God has given Meghan and Brett the MOST wonderful gift of all....life of two babies and a boy and girl to boot.  Jessica is my new girlfriend and we have really bonded.  She is all girl at this point.  Will sit with you and play, read a book or just enjoy each other.  She dances, sings(la la la la ), talks (dabble dabble )  Wish I knew what she was thinking but sometimes I know exactly what she is saying.  And there is Jake. the Jakester.  ALL BOY and I believe he is genius....to soon to test but he has a vocabulary of about 20 words and you only have to show him something once and he can do it.....very active, attached to mommy (but with distraction I can keep him occupied).  He truly is a smart cutie  BUT alot of work...doesn"t sleep very well either....Jessica loves to sleep...goes in easy for a nap or at bedtime  BUT not Jakester....OMGosh...  God bless Meghan and Brett, they are well oiled machine with the two of them.  What gifts they are.  Meghan is a wonderful mother and her heart is caring and loving toward her family.  My son, Brett is truly a good man...great husband and good father.  I will continue to pray for them as they journey through family-hood.

Well my Fabulous and Gorgeous friends.....Be well and be blessed till we meet in October(18th) .


Love, Val

Good to be back

Finally I am connected again to you.  God has been so good during this journey.  First we had "IRENE" to re-root us from the beach house to RI.  We finally got into the cottage the second week for only 2 days of sun.  It rained all the other =days.  Gotta love New England.!!!!  However, our grandbabies were with us and we had fun.  Their first birthday party was on Saturday the 10th of September and we had a good time.  Everyone left the cottage Sat night.  Dane I relaxed and got ready for him to return to Florida and I went to Connecticut and visited with friends.  I also visited my CT church, Calvary Christian Center in New Britain for Wed night service.  It was good to see some familiar God"s people.  I am going to be speaking in their Women's October meeting.  God has given me a great message for them entitled " KEEP WALKING ON THE WATER".  I will share it with you at a later time.  This past Saturday I traveled to NY to be with my grandbabies and watch them while Meghan(their mommy) is working for a few weeks.  OMGosh...they are a hand full but wonderful at the same time.  Busy little bees.  Nap time now so I have time to talk to ya 'all.  I am reminded of the love God has for us all the time.  I was sick when I arrived here and didn't know how I was going to do my duties...but I "reached out, asked, believed" and God has answered my pray.  I feel good...Praise Him.  He is there for us if we just ask and believe and wait for the result.

Well my Fabulous and Gorgeous Women of God....BE WELL AND BE BLESSED.....BE KIND TO SOMEONE TODAY and watch God bless you back.  Miss you all~~~


In His Love,  Val

STILL.NO POWER..

Still no power at the Connecticut shoreline and we have NOT been able to occupy the cottage that we rented for two weeks. We talked to the electric company yesterday and they said possibly Sunday(9/4) at midnight or sometime by Wednesday (9/7)...What a disappointment.  I haven't even seen my grand babies. I for sure will be with them Monday night either in NY or at the cottage.  We are spending time with our son in Rhode Island where there is power.   Speaking of POWER...our Lord died for us and was resurrected on the third day.  That same resurrection power is our for the asking.I Peter 1:3....good scripture to put into our mind for keeps...

I love you all today and wish you a wonderful Labor Day rest with your families.  I WILL be with mine one place or another.  What a vacation...plans all Arie!!!!

BE WELL AND BLESSED MY GORGEOUS AND FABULOUS FRIENDS

LOVE, VAL