You are my help! Thank God that there is no reason to feel helpless. I can always look to you for support. When I am overwhelmed you are my Rock I can cling to. There are many times I will need your help and I can cry out to you.You will give me what I need. Thank you for being my helper!
Lele
It's me!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
A Post I Wrote for the Sisterhood Blog on October 10, 2012
Oh, so hey sistas and brothers who snoop on this page!! I am so excited to be a part of Celebration Sisterhood and delighted to write a blog! Thank you Pastor Kerri! I just want to share something God has been showing me lately. I have such a good time making myself available to God. God says in Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Lately God has shown me very clearly and powerfully that if you pray according to His will and make yourself available to Him, He will definitely use you.
So, I happen to be one of those girls who loves to write my prayers, it really helps me focus and not be all over the place. It is also a great way for me to leave “footprints” for my grandkids. I am hoping one of them will enjoy trying to decipher (my handwriting’s a mess) some of my journals and learn something about prayer and God. One day, I did my normal prayer journaling in the morning and it was later that night when I went back and read what I had prayed and I was blown away! I will tell you what happened before I tell you what I prayed.
Okay, so I am on my way out the doors of church when I was approached by another person who told me they had someone they wanted me to talk to, encourage, and pray with. Of course, I never would turn that down, it’s what I love to do! I returned to my office to meet with this young lady. It was an incredible experience! I was pretty excited about what God did during our time together. On the way home, I knew that this had been a divine appointment.
For some reason, on the drive home I started thinking about what I had prayed for that morning. I could not wait to get home to see what I had prayed because the experience had been so unbelievable. I raced to my journal just to see what I had asked for. I opened my journal and could not believe the prayer I had prayed. “Lord, I desire to be used more by you, I am available, I desire to be your hands and your feet. I desire to do ministry to broken girls and women. You said you would give us our heart’s desire. I ask you to put ministry in my hands.”
It was just mind boggling to me what God had done! He had answered my prayer so quickly. All because I asked according to His will and made myself available. We are His and have been created to do the works that he has prepared far in advance. Girls, I challenge you to ask God to use you daily and make yourself available to do what you are created to do. We can make a big difference in our world! We are Sisterhood!
Birthed during the 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer!
A few days after the fast began, I started sending a few friends words of encouragements through texts. So many have expressed that it has been a blessing to their lives so figured I would type them all up and post them daily on my blog for all to be blessed by!
2-18-2012
Your walk and your talk should be equal. May the life that you live reflect your salvation. There should not be a difference in your profession of faith and the way you live. People should not wonder if you are a Christian when they hear you speak or see your actions. Your behavior should reflect your Lord and Savior.
Response from a special young man in my life"thank you Mrs. Lisa for all the things you send me everyday and keeping me in your prayers. Your words have up lifted me and helped me so much. I read and reflect on your words everyday. As soon as I read them .I share them with a friend every time I get one. Thanks to you again so much for always being here for me through everything. I love you too and again thank you for everything you have helped me change my life for the better and I know I can always count on you."
2-17-2012
Your story is His story! So do not be ashamed of your story. Others may want to know more about Christ after hearing our testimonies. The way God helps us with our struggles can be an encouragement to others. Let's give God some glory by sharing our story!
2-16-2012
Submit to authority and do what is asked of those over you, unless you are asked to do something immoral or illegal. David respected Sauls authority though he tried ti kill him. God allows leaders to lead god is just and leaders will be held accountable for ht eway they treat your. Love and pray for the. God's in charge!
2-15-2012
Be hones! Do not lie to your friends. Speak truth from God's word to them. The word of God is to show us what is wrong, to correct us and to prepare and equip us to do good works. If you really love someone you will tell them the truth, not lie to them. Thank God that he gives us truths so we can have abundant lives!
2-14-2012
You are not alone! You may or may not get a Valentine today, but remember the greatest gift you have ever received is the Fathers love. Do not forget to celebrate that today!. He is our Valentine to those of us who believe. So it a a Happy Valentine!
2-13-2012
We all need friends. Do not try to do life without them! Jesus had friends. One of hte enemies schemes is to isolate. Invite the right people into your world.Godly friends give good advice. Today pray that God would bring right friends into your life or thank him for your godly friendships.
2-11-2012
God is our source! Do not look to any other source than the Lord. The Bible says to seek Him first and everything else will be added Most times we see the everything else first.We end up in a mess, then we look to him as the source to get out the mess. Look to God first for help and notice the difference.
2-10-2012
We are safe! God is our protection. He knows our every move, in fact He orders our steps. We are safe in Christ, so do not live in fear. Live in His presence. No one can remove us from His care. Live in this Confidence!
2-09-2012
Watch your thoughts! It is important to guard your mind. Feelings and actions tend to follow our thoughts. Choose to change/exchange wrong thoughts with those that are good, pure, true and lovely. It will effect the way you feel. Think what God thinks about yourself, and others and your situation... which is always good!
2-8-2012
We will trust! Remember to trust God with every detail of your life. He cares and wants to help us. We are not alone. Do not worry or fear, it does not help at all. Give our concerns to God and believe that he has our best interest at heart.
2-7-2012
Promotion. Do not worry about mean's promotion. Know that God is the one that truly promotes. Do what is right in whatever position you are in. Do not try to please man, but please God He see what you do! He will exalt you! When he promotes no man can demote; Be content where you are until God moves you!
2-6-2012
Watch your tongue! The word we speak have power. Make sure the words you say about yourself and your circumstance are God's promises. The words we speak to other should build up and not tear down. Speak lie to those in our world. We will see the fruit of what we speak!
2-5-2012
Love others! when you are wronged do not pay back a wrong with a wrong. Our God is a God of Justice! God rewards kindness. Love never fails.
2-4-2012
Choose to walk in joy today! Be glad in the Lord because He has done great things for you. Thank him! He is the lifter of our heads. The joy of the Lord is your strength.
2-3-2012
Know who you are! Do not wear labels others have given you. you have been adopted by the Kings of Kings! You are the Kings Child through Christ Jesus! You are royalty and that's how God views you Walk it out today!
2-2-2012
Talk to Go! Prayer is an important part of our walk with God. Make time each hour today to just whisper something to God. You don't even have to step away do it wherever you are are. Bible says He's listening!
2-1-2012
Thank you that we have hope! We do not have to put our hope in temporary things. When things look dim through our eyes, remember our eternal hope in Christ Jesus. In that we can be confident!
1-31-2012
Share Jesus! Do not be ashamed of the message of Christ. It is that message that has brought us freedom from death. Let someone else know that they can walk in freedom too! We are are alive!
1-30-2012
Thank you God that you have the pathway for my life. I might have many plans but my steps are ordered by you. Lord I choose to walk in obedience to you!
1-29-2012
Trust God! Do not rely on your won understanding or reasoninh. We can believe He is who he says he is and does what he says he will do. He is trustworthy and he will never change. Now that you can rely on.
1-28-2012
H takes care of you! God is your Provider. Remember He will supply all your need according to His glorious riches. As a believe you will not lack anything that is good for you. Trust and believe these truths today regardless of how you fell!
1-27-2012
Praise God today for who He is! He is Lord of our lives. Recognize Him today and Bless His Name Brag on Him today. Realize it is not all about you but Him!
1-26-2012
Know who you are! You have been chosen by God before the beginning of times. Believe you are special to God and you are here for His purpose. God really does delight in you!
1-25-2012
Today do not focus on what you do not have or feel you need. Be thankful for what you have. Give thanks to God today for saving you and everything else He has done for you. Your heart will be filled with joy!
1-24-2012
Always do what is right, though at times it may feel as if doing what is right doesn't work. Put your trust in God, in His timing you will see the benefits of doing the the right thing. Do not give up!
1-23-2012
Forgive others, and don't hold grudges. It hurts you more than them. Stop thinking about wrongs done to you. Your God is a God of Justice and he will settle accounts in His timing. Choose to forgive today!
1-22-2012
Isn't it good to know that God's love is so great. No stupid thing we say or do, nothing anyone accuses us of or no matter if we drew back from Him...nothing can separate us from His love. Live in that!
1-21-2012
Ask God for wisdom before making commitments. If we consult Him first we can be sure the outcome will be good! God never fails!
1-20-2012
God is seeking a man after His own heart . Know the heart of God by reading the Word of God Lord make my heart like yours!
1-19-2012
Remember the things you see are temporary but the things you do not see last forever . So make and eternal difference in someone's life today.
1-18-2012
May God give you supernatural wisdom and insight today. May his love abound in you. You are loved!
1-17-2012
Be filled with Joy today! The joy of the Lord is your strength!
2-18-2012
Your walk and your talk should be equal. May the life that you live reflect your salvation. There should not be a difference in your profession of faith and the way you live. People should not wonder if you are a Christian when they hear you speak or see your actions. Your behavior should reflect your Lord and Savior.
Response from a special young man in my life"thank you Mrs. Lisa for all the things you send me everyday and keeping me in your prayers. Your words have up lifted me and helped me so much. I read and reflect on your words everyday. As soon as I read them .I share them with a friend every time I get one. Thanks to you again so much for always being here for me through everything. I love you too and again thank you for everything you have helped me change my life for the better and I know I can always count on you."
2-17-2012
Your story is His story! So do not be ashamed of your story. Others may want to know more about Christ after hearing our testimonies. The way God helps us with our struggles can be an encouragement to others. Let's give God some glory by sharing our story!
2-16-2012
Submit to authority and do what is asked of those over you, unless you are asked to do something immoral or illegal. David respected Sauls authority though he tried ti kill him. God allows leaders to lead god is just and leaders will be held accountable for ht eway they treat your. Love and pray for the. God's in charge!
2-15-2012
Be hones! Do not lie to your friends. Speak truth from God's word to them. The word of God is to show us what is wrong, to correct us and to prepare and equip us to do good works. If you really love someone you will tell them the truth, not lie to them. Thank God that he gives us truths so we can have abundant lives!
2-14-2012
You are not alone! You may or may not get a Valentine today, but remember the greatest gift you have ever received is the Fathers love. Do not forget to celebrate that today!. He is our Valentine to those of us who believe. So it a a Happy Valentine!
2-13-2012
We all need friends. Do not try to do life without them! Jesus had friends. One of hte enemies schemes is to isolate. Invite the right people into your world.Godly friends give good advice. Today pray that God would bring right friends into your life or thank him for your godly friendships.
2-11-2012
God is our source! Do not look to any other source than the Lord. The Bible says to seek Him first and everything else will be added Most times we see the everything else first.We end up in a mess, then we look to him as the source to get out the mess. Look to God first for help and notice the difference.
2-10-2012
We are safe! God is our protection. He knows our every move, in fact He orders our steps. We are safe in Christ, so do not live in fear. Live in His presence. No one can remove us from His care. Live in this Confidence!
2-09-2012
Watch your thoughts! It is important to guard your mind. Feelings and actions tend to follow our thoughts. Choose to change/exchange wrong thoughts with those that are good, pure, true and lovely. It will effect the way you feel. Think what God thinks about yourself, and others and your situation... which is always good!
2-8-2012
We will trust! Remember to trust God with every detail of your life. He cares and wants to help us. We are not alone. Do not worry or fear, it does not help at all. Give our concerns to God and believe that he has our best interest at heart.
2-7-2012
Promotion. Do not worry about mean's promotion. Know that God is the one that truly promotes. Do what is right in whatever position you are in. Do not try to please man, but please God He see what you do! He will exalt you! When he promotes no man can demote; Be content where you are until God moves you!
2-6-2012
Watch your tongue! The word we speak have power. Make sure the words you say about yourself and your circumstance are God's promises. The words we speak to other should build up and not tear down. Speak lie to those in our world. We will see the fruit of what we speak!
2-5-2012
Love others! when you are wronged do not pay back a wrong with a wrong. Our God is a God of Justice! God rewards kindness. Love never fails.
2-4-2012
Choose to walk in joy today! Be glad in the Lord because He has done great things for you. Thank him! He is the lifter of our heads. The joy of the Lord is your strength.
2-3-2012
Know who you are! Do not wear labels others have given you. you have been adopted by the Kings of Kings! You are the Kings Child through Christ Jesus! You are royalty and that's how God views you Walk it out today!
2-2-2012
Talk to Go! Prayer is an important part of our walk with God. Make time each hour today to just whisper something to God. You don't even have to step away do it wherever you are are. Bible says He's listening!
2-1-2012
Thank you that we have hope! We do not have to put our hope in temporary things. When things look dim through our eyes, remember our eternal hope in Christ Jesus. In that we can be confident!
1-31-2012
Share Jesus! Do not be ashamed of the message of Christ. It is that message that has brought us freedom from death. Let someone else know that they can walk in freedom too! We are are alive!
1-30-2012
Thank you God that you have the pathway for my life. I might have many plans but my steps are ordered by you. Lord I choose to walk in obedience to you!
1-29-2012
Trust God! Do not rely on your won understanding or reasoninh. We can believe He is who he says he is and does what he says he will do. He is trustworthy and he will never change. Now that you can rely on.
1-28-2012
H takes care of you! God is your Provider. Remember He will supply all your need according to His glorious riches. As a believe you will not lack anything that is good for you. Trust and believe these truths today regardless of how you fell!
1-27-2012
Praise God today for who He is! He is Lord of our lives. Recognize Him today and Bless His Name Brag on Him today. Realize it is not all about you but Him!
1-26-2012
Know who you are! You have been chosen by God before the beginning of times. Believe you are special to God and you are here for His purpose. God really does delight in you!
1-25-2012
Today do not focus on what you do not have or feel you need. Be thankful for what you have. Give thanks to God today for saving you and everything else He has done for you. Your heart will be filled with joy!
1-24-2012
Always do what is right, though at times it may feel as if doing what is right doesn't work. Put your trust in God, in His timing you will see the benefits of doing the the right thing. Do not give up!
1-23-2012
Forgive others, and don't hold grudges. It hurts you more than them. Stop thinking about wrongs done to you. Your God is a God of Justice and he will settle accounts in His timing. Choose to forgive today!
1-22-2012
Isn't it good to know that God's love is so great. No stupid thing we say or do, nothing anyone accuses us of or no matter if we drew back from Him...nothing can separate us from His love. Live in that!
1-21-2012
Ask God for wisdom before making commitments. If we consult Him first we can be sure the outcome will be good! God never fails!
1-20-2012
God is seeking a man after His own heart . Know the heart of God by reading the Word of God Lord make my heart like yours!
1-19-2012
Remember the things you see are temporary but the things you do not see last forever . So make and eternal difference in someone's life today.
1-18-2012
May God give you supernatural wisdom and insight today. May his love abound in you. You are loved!
1-17-2012
Be filled with Joy today! The joy of the Lord is your strength!
Monday, May 31, 2010
24 years of Marriage...and the secret is!
Hey many people wonder how you do it for 24 years. Well my answer is God! The waitress at the restaurant tonight congratulated us on our 24 years of marriage and said her husband and her had been married since December. She said marriages these days just don't last. I thought about what she said and couldn't let her get away without knowing the secret. When she came back I told her our secret was God and if it had not been for Him we would have been divorced. That is the truth!
Within 2 years of our marriage we were separated. Yes, I would have been a single mom. However, we rededicated our lives to Christ and started living our lives for Christ. What a difference that made. Once we made that decision, God began to surround us with some godly couples and strong believers who were sold at for Christ. We also got planted in the local church, attending small groups, fellowshipping with other believers and serving every opportunity we could. We did not miss a church service or event.
We began to be open and honest with those close to us about our marital struggles and they held us accountable. Did we have to be vunerable? Yes, but we wanted to keep our family together. God put people in our lives who we could be transparent with and it made the difference. We allowed God to lead us on who to share with of course. Honestly, I didn't care what my husband told people about my issues, I just wanted help for our marriage. If it would help our marriage so be it! We learned what God wanted for our marriage. We began to grow in our relationships with God. Did we have struggles and still have days we wanted to quit...of course!
I found people who specifically prayed for my marriage. I even had one friend that I got together with regularly and we prayed specifically for our husbands and kids. Our children would play while we were on our faces before the Lord. I see the fruit of the prayers that we prayed today.
One of the big things for me was choosing to love my husband as he was. I learned to see him the way that Christ sees him. I had tried for years to change him. It did not work, so I began to just ask God to change me. It is amazing as he began to change me the things I wanted God to change about him did not seem so big. God began to do a work in me. I learned to pray for my husband not that he would change, but that God would make him the man that he wanted him to be. I had been praying very selfishly before. I wanted God to change him into the man that I wanted him to be so that all my needs would be met. My husband could not meet all my needs, only Christ could. He couldn't make me happy only Christ could give me joy. I had to come to a place where I knew who I was in Christ Jesus. Once I began to find satisfaction in Christ I began to change and so did my marriage.
I began to see him differently and speak differently to him. I began to keep short accounts. I would not allow things to just fester in my head about him or things he had done. He isn't perfect and neither am I. I learned to forgive quickly. Harbouring unforgiveness is wrong. There is no reason for it. It causes so many other problems like bitterness and resentment. Christ has forgiven us we must learn to forgive others. I got over the I can't believe he said or did that to me syndrome. I learned to not be led by my emotions. My emotions had caused me too much pain.
I also learned to say I was sorry. I learned to take responsibility for my part. No matter how wrong I felt my husband was I learned that God would take care of him. I was responsible for me. Oh how freeing that became! At one time I thought that by saying I was sorry, I was admitting that he was right and he was wrong. I felt like he had won. I learned that it wasn't about being right or winning. It was about loving my husband the way that the Lord wanted me to. God showed me that it was about obeying Him. Pride keeps us in a position that we have to be right. Christ even humbled himself.
Another thing I learned to do was to not react to things my husband said. I learned to respond. There is a difference! For years I reacted and it turned into huge argument. A reaction is fast and through the filter of the flesh, a response allows time for the Holy Spirit to speak to you. It is filtered through love.
Prayer played a big part in our marriage! I have prayed a lot for my husband. There are times when I didn't even respond to certain situations I just PRAYED! I have a strong personality so sometimes the best solution for me was to talk to God. Some of those times I would not specifically pray for my husband but I would begin to pray for myself and just worship God. Thanking Him for what he was doing in my life. Asking him to change me. It was amazing to me how my heart and the atmosphere would just change.
Sometimes in the morning, I would pray out loud in the shower for my day, my marriage and my children. I began to recognize when our marriage was under attack. I was determined that I would not allow him to use me to destroy our marriage. I began to see that the accuser was against us and that God was for our marriage. He wanted to destroy our marriage so that God's plans would be thwarted. He is a liar! We are still standing firm and our marriage is growing stronger each day.
You know I believe that marriage is one of the ways that Christ helps us to love like him. We learn to love selflessly in marriage, we learn about forgiveness, grace and we learn to put someone elses needs above our own. We learn to obey the voice of God!
I felt like sharing this with my friends on our special day! I pray this helps someone.
Within 2 years of our marriage we were separated. Yes, I would have been a single mom. However, we rededicated our lives to Christ and started living our lives for Christ. What a difference that made. Once we made that decision, God began to surround us with some godly couples and strong believers who were sold at for Christ. We also got planted in the local church, attending small groups, fellowshipping with other believers and serving every opportunity we could. We did not miss a church service or event.
We began to be open and honest with those close to us about our marital struggles and they held us accountable. Did we have to be vunerable? Yes, but we wanted to keep our family together. God put people in our lives who we could be transparent with and it made the difference. We allowed God to lead us on who to share with of course. Honestly, I didn't care what my husband told people about my issues, I just wanted help for our marriage. If it would help our marriage so be it! We learned what God wanted for our marriage. We began to grow in our relationships with God. Did we have struggles and still have days we wanted to quit...of course!
I found people who specifically prayed for my marriage. I even had one friend that I got together with regularly and we prayed specifically for our husbands and kids. Our children would play while we were on our faces before the Lord. I see the fruit of the prayers that we prayed today.
One of the big things for me was choosing to love my husband as he was. I learned to see him the way that Christ sees him. I had tried for years to change him. It did not work, so I began to just ask God to change me. It is amazing as he began to change me the things I wanted God to change about him did not seem so big. God began to do a work in me. I learned to pray for my husband not that he would change, but that God would make him the man that he wanted him to be. I had been praying very selfishly before. I wanted God to change him into the man that I wanted him to be so that all my needs would be met. My husband could not meet all my needs, only Christ could. He couldn't make me happy only Christ could give me joy. I had to come to a place where I knew who I was in Christ Jesus. Once I began to find satisfaction in Christ I began to change and so did my marriage.
I began to see him differently and speak differently to him. I began to keep short accounts. I would not allow things to just fester in my head about him or things he had done. He isn't perfect and neither am I. I learned to forgive quickly. Harbouring unforgiveness is wrong. There is no reason for it. It causes so many other problems like bitterness and resentment. Christ has forgiven us we must learn to forgive others. I got over the I can't believe he said or did that to me syndrome. I learned to not be led by my emotions. My emotions had caused me too much pain.
I also learned to say I was sorry. I learned to take responsibility for my part. No matter how wrong I felt my husband was I learned that God would take care of him. I was responsible for me. Oh how freeing that became! At one time I thought that by saying I was sorry, I was admitting that he was right and he was wrong. I felt like he had won. I learned that it wasn't about being right or winning. It was about loving my husband the way that the Lord wanted me to. God showed me that it was about obeying Him. Pride keeps us in a position that we have to be right. Christ even humbled himself.
Another thing I learned to do was to not react to things my husband said. I learned to respond. There is a difference! For years I reacted and it turned into huge argument. A reaction is fast and through the filter of the flesh, a response allows time for the Holy Spirit to speak to you. It is filtered through love.
Prayer played a big part in our marriage! I have prayed a lot for my husband. There are times when I didn't even respond to certain situations I just PRAYED! I have a strong personality so sometimes the best solution for me was to talk to God. Some of those times I would not specifically pray for my husband but I would begin to pray for myself and just worship God. Thanking Him for what he was doing in my life. Asking him to change me. It was amazing to me how my heart and the atmosphere would just change.
Sometimes in the morning, I would pray out loud in the shower for my day, my marriage and my children. I began to recognize when our marriage was under attack. I was determined that I would not allow him to use me to destroy our marriage. I began to see that the accuser was against us and that God was for our marriage. He wanted to destroy our marriage so that God's plans would be thwarted. He is a liar! We are still standing firm and our marriage is growing stronger each day.
You know I believe that marriage is one of the ways that Christ helps us to love like him. We learn to love selflessly in marriage, we learn about forgiveness, grace and we learn to put someone elses needs above our own. We learn to obey the voice of God!
I felt like sharing this with my friends on our special day! I pray this helps someone.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
2010 is here
Yes, it has been an incredible year already for me. God has been moving already! Some may say my year didn't get off to the best of starts, since my mom died on January 3rd. I would have to say that I will miss her tremendously but to know she is in the presence of the Lord makes my heart leap for joy!
For many years mom has been in an incredible amount of pain. I have watched her not be able to sleep and basically go from being independant to dependant. Very difficult to watch. There were many rough days as she struggled with her pain and dependancy upon others. God did an incredible work in both of us over the past 2 years. I wouldn't change a thing about it if I had to redo it. The Lord ordered our steps!
I am very thankful for all of my friends who stood by me during this difficult season in my life. God has placed some wonderful people in my life. I am grateful for them all. The love that was expressed to myself and my mom was overwhelming! Thank God for the body of Christ.
For many years mom has been in an incredible amount of pain. I have watched her not be able to sleep and basically go from being independant to dependant. Very difficult to watch. There were many rough days as she struggled with her pain and dependancy upon others. God did an incredible work in both of us over the past 2 years. I wouldn't change a thing about it if I had to redo it. The Lord ordered our steps!
I am very thankful for all of my friends who stood by me during this difficult season in my life. God has placed some wonderful people in my life. I am grateful for them all. The love that was expressed to myself and my mom was overwhelming! Thank God for the body of Christ.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Children Model What They See!
Was this a powerful lesson the Lord showed me this week!!!! Yes, I did know that children model what they see, for all you who are thinking...wow, she didn't know that? Here's the story...
I have been an horrible example to my kids with filling the gas tank. I am one of those girls who ride on the "shining light". When I do stop I never have time to fill up either. I will put 2 dollars in the tank and keep rolling! There have been times when 2 bucks was all I had though, so you gotta do what you gotta do.
Anyways, we have on occasion left the house and I have told Nathan and Isaiah that they need to pray we make it to the gas station. I have done it when their friends were in the car too! My kids have comforted their friends and told them we never run out and that I do it all the time! So sad! Has taught them how to minister to those who are fearful though! Some of them have told me that their moms, do the same and others have super moms who keep the tanks full! You go girls!!!!
Well, Tuesday night my phone rings, I was not in the room so Willie answered because he saw it was Isaiah who has recently started driving. I hear a desperate (not happy) call for my name. Willie says, "that was YOUR son he ran out of gas." Can I say the Marine was not happy!
I called Isaiah back got more details. I had given him cash earlier to get gas too so I was really confused, then worried that he was stranded. You know I gave him all the dos and don'ts....lock the doors, stay in the car, do not get out until we get there...and don't roll down the window for anyone and keep the hazards on. My goodness he was on 9A!
I pretty much stayed on the phone with him until the upset Marine got there(gave him a pep talk before he left). Isaiah was telling me how he thought he could make it, but then...the car just stopped. Oh boy, I knew I had modeled a very unhealthy behavior. Wow, what a lesson for me!
The Lord really dealt with me about it. My son has seen me do this for YEARS! He was attempting to make it like I have always done...with the money in his pocket. I realized I had not been a good example in this area. I did feel bad...because I thought about it and realized I had modeled a behavior that actually could have put him in danger. Thanks that could is our Protector.
The next day, I apologized to Isaiah for setting such a bad example. Parents, our children are watching us and will do what they see us do. We need to examine what we do, what we say and realize they will practice what you do....not what you preach.
Let's model...a life of godliness. Let's be the examples of Christ they need in their lives. May they see a parent that not only loves God but has a life dedicated to following Him! Please do not live a sloppy life as a believer before them. Let them see a life of godliness and watch them model that!
I gotta get that gas thing under control! love ya all!!!!
written as Facebook note on Saturday, March 7th.
I have been an horrible example to my kids with filling the gas tank. I am one of those girls who ride on the "shining light". When I do stop I never have time to fill up either. I will put 2 dollars in the tank and keep rolling! There have been times when 2 bucks was all I had though, so you gotta do what you gotta do.
Anyways, we have on occasion left the house and I have told Nathan and Isaiah that they need to pray we make it to the gas station. I have done it when their friends were in the car too! My kids have comforted their friends and told them we never run out and that I do it all the time! So sad! Has taught them how to minister to those who are fearful though! Some of them have told me that their moms, do the same and others have super moms who keep the tanks full! You go girls!!!!
Well, Tuesday night my phone rings, I was not in the room so Willie answered because he saw it was Isaiah who has recently started driving. I hear a desperate (not happy) call for my name. Willie says, "that was YOUR son he ran out of gas." Can I say the Marine was not happy!
I called Isaiah back got more details. I had given him cash earlier to get gas too so I was really confused, then worried that he was stranded. You know I gave him all the dos and don'ts....lock the doors, stay in the car, do not get out until we get there...and don't roll down the window for anyone and keep the hazards on. My goodness he was on 9A!
I pretty much stayed on the phone with him until the upset Marine got there(gave him a pep talk before he left). Isaiah was telling me how he thought he could make it, but then...the car just stopped. Oh boy, I knew I had modeled a very unhealthy behavior. Wow, what a lesson for me!
The Lord really dealt with me about it. My son has seen me do this for YEARS! He was attempting to make it like I have always done...with the money in his pocket. I realized I had not been a good example in this area. I did feel bad...because I thought about it and realized I had modeled a behavior that actually could have put him in danger. Thanks that could is our Protector.
The next day, I apologized to Isaiah for setting such a bad example. Parents, our children are watching us and will do what they see us do. We need to examine what we do, what we say and realize they will practice what you do....not what you preach.
Let's model...a life of godliness. Let's be the examples of Christ they need in their lives. May they see a parent that not only loves God but has a life dedicated to following Him! Please do not live a sloppy life as a believer before them. Let them see a life of godliness and watch them model that!
I gotta get that gas thing under control! love ya all!!!!
written as Facebook note on Saturday, March 7th.
Are You Serious?
Hey, this is a crazy story! Friday morning Willie gave Isaiah a huge check so he could pick up his class room...he had whined about it all week! The check was written. We could not wait to see our investment that evening!
About 1 o'clock my phone rang. It was a hang up from Isaiah...then rang again..hang up. I called back ...could hear talking. First thought something bad going down at school. Then hang up....Finally, Isaiah calls back screaming in the phone....ARE YOU SERIOUS...ARE YOU KIDDING ME...ARE YOU SERIOUS...MY CLASS RING JUST WENT DOWN THE DRAIN....Needless to say I am in shock...thinking at first it is a joke...then...how do I tell Willie....We had just had a discussion in my office that we were going to have to cut back on entertainment because we forgot about the ring balance. Isaiah is still screaming...CALL HERFF JONES, CALL THE SCHOOL...CALL SOMEBODY!
I hang up the phone knowing I must tell Willie...yikes..he is gonna flip!!! The kid has only had the ring 4 hours and it is gone. So I dial Willie, "Willie don't get upset...please don't lose it because Isaiah is already upset enough...the class ring just went down the drain. He says, what was it doing off his finger..." I don't know Willie but he is very upset." His response in the strangest voice,"Okay....bye." We hang up the phone.
I call the school and of course there is nothing they can do...but put in a request on a Friday to the Duval County Public school who probably can't come out until next week.
Okay now my stomach is getting sick...I figure the best thing to do is go get Isaiah because I know he is not focusing and won't accomplish a thing. I call a few friends ask them to pray. I call Willie and tell him I am going to the school. I get there and Isaiah is in an assembly...when he finds out I am there he just walks out...exactly why I went to get him because he was going to get himself in trouble because he was upset.
I told him that he just needed to get in the car and cry! I knew he hadn't cried at school, he's 16 and it would have ruined his reputation of course. Yes, crying always makes you feel better even if you are a guy. I will not mention what happened in the car...but after about 20 minutes I think he felt better.
At the school I realized how insensitive adults can be....I mean every official there made him feel like crap...it was actually ridiculous. They were getting him even more upset. Yes, we were not happy about our money literally down the drain...but it was an accident.
To me as a mom it was one of those...bitter sweet moments...I could have been very upset and thought of the money only or chose to focus on my son's emotional state. My son's emotional state meant a lot more to me than anything at the point. He was DEVASTATED!
We talked through it, dad remained calmed and we found out that he had a one time replacement deal. He would have a class ring again!
That evening dad decided that Saturday morning he was going to the man hole with a friend and get the ring....Isaiah was a little nervous since it was on school property and did not want his dad arrested. Willie assured him it was okay. They attempted to get it with a net...but risking pushing it down the drain if it was still in there...Finally the Marine dad went for it dived in the man hole and pulled out handfuls of" who knows what" until the ring was retrieved!
His son was a very happy camper. Many people were praying too! It was an awesome day, not only did Isaiah get his ring back...but Dad bought him a car that day too!!! What a wonderful Father and husband!
And that is my ring story.......
written on Facebook note Friday, February 13, 2009
About 1 o'clock my phone rang. It was a hang up from Isaiah...then rang again..hang up. I called back ...could hear talking. First thought something bad going down at school. Then hang up....Finally, Isaiah calls back screaming in the phone....ARE YOU SERIOUS...ARE YOU KIDDING ME...ARE YOU SERIOUS...MY CLASS RING JUST WENT DOWN THE DRAIN....Needless to say I am in shock...thinking at first it is a joke...then...how do I tell Willie....We had just had a discussion in my office that we were going to have to cut back on entertainment because we forgot about the ring balance. Isaiah is still screaming...CALL HERFF JONES, CALL THE SCHOOL...CALL SOMEBODY!
I hang up the phone knowing I must tell Willie...yikes..he is gonna flip!!! The kid has only had the ring 4 hours and it is gone. So I dial Willie, "Willie don't get upset...please don't lose it because Isaiah is already upset enough...the class ring just went down the drain. He says, what was it doing off his finger..." I don't know Willie but he is very upset." His response in the strangest voice,"Okay....bye." We hang up the phone.
I call the school and of course there is nothing they can do...but put in a request on a Friday to the Duval County Public school who probably can't come out until next week.
Okay now my stomach is getting sick...I figure the best thing to do is go get Isaiah because I know he is not focusing and won't accomplish a thing. I call a few friends ask them to pray. I call Willie and tell him I am going to the school. I get there and Isaiah is in an assembly...when he finds out I am there he just walks out...exactly why I went to get him because he was going to get himself in trouble because he was upset.
I told him that he just needed to get in the car and cry! I knew he hadn't cried at school, he's 16 and it would have ruined his reputation of course. Yes, crying always makes you feel better even if you are a guy. I will not mention what happened in the car...but after about 20 minutes I think he felt better.
At the school I realized how insensitive adults can be....I mean every official there made him feel like crap...it was actually ridiculous. They were getting him even more upset. Yes, we were not happy about our money literally down the drain...but it was an accident.
To me as a mom it was one of those...bitter sweet moments...I could have been very upset and thought of the money only or chose to focus on my son's emotional state. My son's emotional state meant a lot more to me than anything at the point. He was DEVASTATED!
We talked through it, dad remained calmed and we found out that he had a one time replacement deal. He would have a class ring again!
That evening dad decided that Saturday morning he was going to the man hole with a friend and get the ring....Isaiah was a little nervous since it was on school property and did not want his dad arrested. Willie assured him it was okay. They attempted to get it with a net...but risking pushing it down the drain if it was still in there...Finally the Marine dad went for it dived in the man hole and pulled out handfuls of" who knows what" until the ring was retrieved!
His son was a very happy camper. Many people were praying too! It was an awesome day, not only did Isaiah get his ring back...but Dad bought him a car that day too!!! What a wonderful Father and husband!
And that is my ring story.......
written on Facebook note Friday, February 13, 2009
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