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RE: MyCat Musings - 2/15/2007 9:49:32 PM
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Hi again. Today was a bright, sunny day, with pretty white snow on the ground. It was cold, but at least most of the main roads were clear as I ventured out today. I am feeling good about myself and sticking to my diet well enough. I even did my exercises today.
I'm finally on page three of this blog! How great it feels to have accomplished this feat. When I started, I didn't know that I would write so much, but now I find that I can't write enough about stuff. I consider myself a writer of sorts, so I guess it comes naturally.
In God's Word today I learned that God provided vegetables and bread for my own good. That helps me consider what I need to do when tempted to eat too many of the wrong foods. I also learned that I need to praise God more often. I need to start my day singing praises to God and do so with all of me focused on the present moment instead of my mind wandering off to dreamland.
I'm going to play games with my family now, so I have to go. Have a blessed evening!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 2/17/2007 12:54:28 AM
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Good evening, everybody! I'm sitting here in my nice, warm home enjoying watching the snow fall and listening to the wind blow. I'm a little tired tonight, so I will keep this brief, but I wanted to get in touch with you all to let you know how this day went.
In my devotions today, I learned from Psalm 105 that God will protect those who believe in Him and provide for their needs, like He did for the Israelites. Verses 40 and 41 spoke of His providing vegetation, bread and water, which encouraged me because if He is willing to provide for my basic needs, then I can trust Him with more complex ones. I thank God today for His mercy and love!
Well, anyway, it's late and I'm only going to be on here a short time, so I'll end this here by encouraging all of you to seek Him first in Your lives everyday. Have a good evening, everybody
and may God abundantly bless you!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 2/17/2007 11:19:41 PM
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Here I am again, posting the night away, much earlier than last night. I had a good day. I did some beading, played games with family and played with my cat. I didn't do so well on my eating plan, but despite what I've been eating this past week, I've lost one pound. Things are going well for me and I pray and hope that they will continue to do so.
In my devotions today, I meditated on Psalm 107, which tells of God's deliverance from trouble. Verse 6, 13, and a few others says "Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble and He saved them out of their distresses." (NKJV) This verse comforts me because I know that it's been true in my life. On more than one occasion, I've been in some dire straits and when I called out to God, He delivered me out of my situations, while still letting me experience the consequences of my actions.
Later, in Acts 17:27-28 NKJV, I read that "[God] is not far from us, for in Him we live and move and have our being...for we are His offspring." This is encouraging to me because it shows that God places a high value on me and He will never let anything or anybody separate me from Him. According to Jesus, nothing can snatch us out of His hand, and whoever comes to Him, He will by no means cast out." (John 10:28, John ??? NKJV)
This is all I have for tonight. I hope and pray that each one of you will have a pleasant evening and remember to praise God for His unfailing love!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 2/19/2007 12:08:12 PM
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This is another sunny day, with the temperature in the 40's and I think no clouds in the sky. I'm doing well so far today. I got up early this morning and got ready for the day so that I can enjoy it as much as possible.
I didn't do well with my diet this past weekend, or the past week for that matter. I ate too many carbs and sweets and felt sluggish afterwards. Today is a new day, full of promise and hope. I pray that I can stay on my diet today so that I can get out of this plateau and start losing weight.
In my devotions today, I learned that doing small deeds for people count as much as doing large ones. Whether you run an errand for someone who is unable to, or help with the housework, it counts as much as leading a Sunday school class. In these and other ways, we can glorify God and help others accomplish their tasks.
I am being distracted by people talking and looking for missing objects, so I have to stop now. I hope and pray that all of you have a blessed and happy day.
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RE: MyCat Musings - 2/22/2007 10:14:56 PM
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Hello again from the great Midwest! I'm here tonight, freezing in my house despite the furnace being on, but at least it's warmer than outside right now. I'm feeling good and I had a good day. I didn't stay on my diet, in fact I blew it big time, but there's always tomorrow. I'm just going to have to resist those yummy cinnamon rolls and donuts if I'm going to have any success in losing weight. I also got some exercise today.
In today's devotions, I learned that I need to pray and read God's Word in order to learn how to get along with difficult people in any setting, be it work or church. It's hard to feel positive and model Christlike behavior when you're being constantly put down, but God wants me to treat others better than myself and pray for them so they can know how to relate to others and to God.
I've got to go do housework in a little bit here, so I'll end this by encouraging you as Jesus did to pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, so that God will reward you. Have a nice evening everyone!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 2/24/2007 12:25:19 AM
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I'm here again, enjoying KLOVE radio music and posting here. It's another windy and cold night outside, with a heavy snowfall forecasted for this weekend. I had a good day. I didn't do well with my eating, though. I will weigh in tomorrow, so I'll find out just how bad I've been doing. Whether I gain or lose a few lbs, I will make changes to my eating plan in order to stop giving in to those cravings for sweets and carbs.
I slept late today, so I didn't do my devotions. I was in a hurry to start my day and didn't feel like spending time with God. In a previous post, I wrote about this problem. I said that I needed to stop being in a hurry and start taking time for God. I love Him, yet I don't always feel like spending time with Him the way I need to. I need to talk with Him in prayer and read His Word in order to digest His truth and allow it to work in my life. Please pray for me to stop being lazy in my prayer and devotional life.
Due to the weather conditions that we are expecting here in the next few days, it may be several days before I post here again. I end this post by encouraging you to seek God first in your life. If you're having trouble focusing on Him, ask Him to help you renew your mind and bring it to the obedience of Christ. I will do this also. Have a good evening and may God richly bless you!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 2/25/2007 5:59:57 PM
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Hi again from the great snowy Midwest! There is about 6-8 inches of snow covering the ice on the ground, the wind is blowing and the sun is shining. I'm having a good day. I played games with family and tried to start my car, but it wouldn't run. I plan to go to Walmart this week and get a new battery put in it.
I didn't do devotions today again. Sometimes I just don't feel like doing them and I just need to have a hunger for God and do them irregardless of whether I feel like it or not. If any of you are struggling with this issue, you know what I mean. The day isn't over yet, so when I'm done here, I plan to have my devotions tonight so that I can share with all of you what the Lord has shown me in His Word.
This is all I have today. I pray that all of you will have a happy, blessed day!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 2/26/2007 9:35:25 PM
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It's another good evening here at my house. My family and I were playing games and I'm about to play an online game with my cousin. I did somewhat well on my diet today, only eaten about 100 carb grams so far. I finally got my car running again, with a new battery in it so I can go where I need to go and not worry about my car conking out on me. In short, I've had a pretty good day.
I prayed this morning, then just now read the devotional that spoke of how Jesus can relate to everything we go through, whether good or bad. No matter what happens to us, I can remember that Jesus went through it too. This was very encouraging to me because I know that when I bring my problems to Him, He can help me through them because He's "been there, done that" as they say.
I have to go play online games with my cousin now, so I'll end this by encouraging you to lean on Jesus and trust in God to help you through life's challenging times. Have a good evening everybody!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 2/27/2007 5:56:44 PM
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It's another sunny day here in my area of the world. The snow is melting, the streets are mostly dry and the temps are reasonable. I'm having a good day except for my eating. I ate a bunch of candy just within the last hour and I feel terrible. When am I going to get it through my thick head that I'm going to have to stop eating lots of sweets and carbs if I want to lose weight? I want to lose weight, I really do. I guess I just think that since I lost the weight, I can eat the way I used to and that's not true for me. I need to remember that I can stay on my diet because I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.
My devotions today focused on temptation. I learned that enjoying food is okay, but enjoying food too much leads to gluttony and disease. I need to remember that I'm representing Christ when I eat, especially in public. I need to be a witness for Jesus in the foods that I choose to eat. I'm praying for God to enable to remember this as I strive to make healthy food choices in the future.
I know that I wrote a lot about my eating habits. I guess it's because it's one of the tests of faith that God placed on me and I need to obey Him in this area of my life. If you struggle with overeating, please PM me so that I can pray for you. In return, I ask for your prayers for God's help to deal with this problem.
This is all I have for today. I pray that all of you will have a happy day and may God bless you!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/1/2007 1:26:40 PM
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Today is a very interesting day. My area is in the midst of a blizzard warning with lots of snow and wind. Schools and some highways and interstates are closed. Businesses are being encouraged to let employees leave early and travel is not recommended. This is a good day to stay indoors and do some work around the house and listen to KLOVE radio. It's also a good day to post here with you all here at CW.
In my devotions this morning, I learned that I need to stop competing against others, instead, I need to compete against myself. I also need to stop comparing myself to others other than Christ, Whose standards of conduct I should try to emulate in my life. These are both habits I need to break if I'm going to succeed in God's terms. I will pray for God to change my focus off of myself and onto Him, for He is worthy of worship and praise.
Since I have some housework to do, I have to limit my time here, so I'll end this by encouraging you to enjoy your day and rest in God's blessings. Have a nice day, everybody!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/2/2007 5:22:24 PM
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I'm here again, enjoying the sunny, snowy day and listening to KLOVE while posting here. I'm doing good on my diet so far and I'm getting my necessary paperwork and housework done. My cat is sleeping peacefully upstairs and my family is resting from clearing the heavy snow off the driveway. This day is going well so far and I pray that it will continue to do so.
My devotions today focused on Psalm 111:1-2, NKJV which says, "I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them." These verses show me that I can praise the Lord anywhere I happen to be. I also can study God's Word to learn how God provides for my needs and His salvation. I can enjoy God's presence knowing that He loves me and will always be with me no matter what happens in my life.
I will end this entry by encouraging you to count your blessings and thank God for them everyday. Have a good day and may God richly bless you.
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/3/2007 11:04:38 PM
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Hello again from the snowy Midwest! I'm sitting here in my comfortable chair posting at CW after a great game of dominoes with my family. We played Mexican Train, a very long game, but very entertaining. It was a lot of fun and we had a hilarious time.
My diet is going well today. I lost 1/2 lb this week, so that's better than nothing. To inspire me to stay on my diet better, I tried on a bunch of old clothes that I had stored away. I discovered that I have quite a number of tops and pants that I put in an "almost" bin. I just need to lose about 10-15 more pounds to be able to fit into them. This is encouraging to me because I've been battling a plateau for a couple two to three months now and it's time to get out of it and start losing weight again. Trying on clothes and rewriting my diet plan will help me to do this, as well as relying on God and allowing Him to work in this area of my life.
My devotions went well this evening. I learned from Revelation 2:5 NAS: "Remember from where you have fallen and repent and do the deeds you did at first." This verse and the devotional I read showed me that I need to get back to the beginning with God. I need to remember how it felt when I first came to know Him and the times that I rededicated my life to Him. I need to remember how I enjoyed prayer and Bible reading, fellowshiping with other Christians and going to church. This is what I need to come back to in order to have a more meaningful Christian life and close fellowship with God.
This evening, I want to encourage you to ask God in show you what ways that you've fallen out of your first love of Him and strive to renew your relationship with Him in order to live a more fulfilling life. I pray that all of you will have a great evening and if at all possible, go to church this Sunday. Good night, everybody!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/5/2007 2:35:00 PM
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It's another sunny day here in the Midwest. The sky is blue, the snow is melting and I'm feeling great! I fell on the ice today, but I'm okay. If it's is God's will, this will be a good day and I'm going to make the best of it.
I relied on God's Word to inspire me this morning. The verses that gave me pause for thought came from Psalm 118:5-9NKJV:
(5)I called on the Lord in my distress; the Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. (6)The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? (7)The Lord is for me among those who help me; therefore, I shall see my desire on those who hate me. (8)It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. (9)It is better to trust in the Lord, than to put confidence in princes."
These verses showed me several things. First of all, I need to trust in God more and in family less. I need to be more dependent on God for all my physical, emotional and spiritual needs instead of relying on my family to supply them. He alone is the Provider of good things, therefore, I need to be thankful for His provisions and allow Him to work in my life.
Another thing He showed me is that God will be with me at all times, so I don't have to be afraid of anyone or anything. No matter what people may do to me, I can rest assured in God's protection. As long as I submit to God and walk closely with Him, I don't need to be afraid of the devil because I can defeat him with God's Word and he will flee.
These things were very comforting to me and I pray that they will comfort you also as you go about your day. May God bless you today and always. Have a good day, everybody!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/6/2007 1:32:54 PM
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Hello again from the Midwest! It's a sunny day and I'm feeling fine. I might not be feeling okay later today after an appointment with the ear doctor, so I'm here posting right now just in case. I hope that he can find out what's causing my occasional dizzy spells so that I can go about life without worrying about when the next one will hit.
Today, I learned in my devotions the importance of trusting in God and not giving in to fear. I need to stop saying "what if?" all the time and focus on God to help me through any situation. The future belongs to Him, not me, therefore, I need to trust Him with it's details. I also need to believe that God will protect me from what I fear, because He is worthy of my trust.
This is all I have for today. I encourage you to turn your fears over to God and trust in Him to protect you from what you are afraid of. Have a wonderful, Sonshine day, everybody!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/10/2007 9:08:26 AM
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I'm here this bright and early sunny morning to post with all of you. I'm a little tired right now because I was awakened at 5:30 am by the phone ringing several times, obviously a wrong number. I wish that people would look up the number after being told that they dialed the wrong one.
I'm doing well otherwise. I got on the scale and discovered that despite my bad eating habits this past week, I managed to lose a pound, praise God! That's over 65 pounds so far. Even though I'm thankful that I lost weight, I feel that I can do better, so I need to crack down on my eating and try not to eat too many carbs. Only in this way can I fit into the smaller size clothes that I found while cleaning house.
My devotions this morning focused on Psalm 119. I've read the first four sections of it and have been encouraged by several messages in the verses. Verses 11, 15-16, and 27 spoke on the necessity of meditating on God's Word and delighting in it. Verse 20 focused on longing for His Word, while verses 29-31 encouraged me to allow His Word to change me by choosing His truth rather than lies. I'm continuing in Psalm 119 for the next few days and will bring you more insights into what I learn.
This is all I have for today. As you go about your day, meditate on God's mercy, forgiveness and love. Have a merry day, everybody!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/15/2007 7:22:29 PM
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Hello again. It's been a few days since I posted here because I've been busy cleaning house. A charitable organization we support picks up donations every month, so we were busy preparing items for them, getting rid of a bunch of stuff in the process. Not only am I beginning to find more room for the things that I simply can't part with, it will also make it easier when I eventually move out.
I'm having a good day today. I'm staying on my diet pretty well, except for a little too much candy, but I just need to compensate for that by going for a walk or other exercise.
I did my devotions this morning and learned several things. First of all, I learned that I need to seek God's favor rather than man's approval. I need to remember that God will enable me to fulfill my purpose for living here as I learned to depend on Him. He will fill me with His Holy Spirit as I learn to call upon and trust in Him for my every need.
The other thing I learned was from Psalm 119:54-55 NKJV which says: "Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. I remember Your name in the night, O Lord, and I keep Your law." These scriptures encouraged me to remember to meditate on His Word when I'm trying to sleep and memorize it more often. I can praise Him for His Word, knowing that He will enable me to remember it in time of need.
As I leave here tonight, I encourage you to meditate on God's goodness and learn to trust in Him no matter what happens in your life. Have a good evening, everybody!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/16/2007 4:15:08 PM
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It's another sunny day here in the Midwest. I'm sitting here posting in this blog and hoping that my pc doesn't freeze up on me while I do so like it did yesterday. I'm not doing well, today, but I'll be okay. My diet is not going well either.
Today in my devotions, I learned that instead of focusing on my past failures, I need to make decisions that will improve my life and the lives of those around me. I also learned from Psalm 119:66-67, 71 NKJV the following verses: "Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe Your commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes." These verses show me that some of the problems in my life might have been God's chasening me for not following Him as closely as I need to. By afflicting me with these problems, I think He wanted me to come back to Him and trust Him with all the details of my life. I praise God for His correction and love!
As I mentioned earlier, I'm not feeling too well, so I'll end this by encouraging you to not turn away from God when He corrects you, but to turn to Him instead. May all of you have a wonderful, blessed day!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/17/2007 12:10:40 PM
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Hello again. It's another beautiful, sunny day where I live. The grass is growing, the birds are singing, the wind is blowing and I'm up early dressed in green for St. Patricks Day. I am feeling better today, though still a little strange, but not as bad as yesterday.
I got on the scale this morning and discovered that I lost weight again. I didn't do so well with my eating this week, but I did get some walking in and so I guess that's why I lost some weight. Because the weather is warmer, I'm able to get out and exercise by walking more. It helps that my foot is healed too. I pray that it will stay healed so I can continue to exercise and lose more weight, although cutting back on my carbs will help even more.
In my devotions this morning, I learned that impatience is a childish habit that I need to overcome. God will do things in His own time and in His own way and I need to wait for Him instead of rushing ahead of Him trying to get things done. I admit, I'm an impatient person, so this is one fruit of the Spirit that I need to develop in my life. I encourage everyone who has difficulty in this area to turn it over to God and let Him help them learn to be more mature in their thinking processes.
I have a lot of housecleaning to do today, so I won't be here long. Have a Happy St. Patricks Day!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/18/2007 11:58:44 AM
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It's a sunny day here in my part of the Midwest. I'm on the pc posting here and researching important information about the pet food recall. So far, none of our cat's food is affected by the recall, but we're watching for updates on this problem.
I ate out at Taco Bell yesterday, so I counted it as my carb day. What I mean by that is it's a day that I can eat more carbs than the rest of the week. I tried the Southwest Steak Bowl. It was very good. I also had nachos and low carb ice cream. Doesn't that make your mouth water? 
This morning, I reviewed what I read in God's Word at bedtime last night. Psalm 119:97-98, 103, 105 inspires me to meditate and memorize His Word more often. It says in verses 97-98: "Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. You through Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me." Verse 103 reminded me to stick to my diet when it said, "How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth." Finally, I am encouraged by the fact that "[God's] Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (these are all from the New King James Version). These verses help me to see that I can focus my mind on His Word and defeat the devil when he tempts me to be satisfied, successful and significant without God.
I end this today by encouraging you to read and meditate on the verses from Psalm 119 that I posted here and in previous posts in order to fill your mind with His refreshing truth. Have a nice day, everyone!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/19/2007 11:48:18 PM
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Good evening and welcome again to my lovely blog. I'm enjoying listening to KLOVE radio while posting here and drinking half-caff coffee, trying not to fall asleep at my PC. I've had a good day. I started off by talking to God about my plans for today and submitting all my problems to Him. I lead a Bible study at a rehabilitation program, then walked at the gym. I ate pretty good, although I had a few too many carbs, but not as bad as yesterday or last week. All in all, I'm doing good and I pray that things will go well for me, if it's God's will.
Today, I didn't do my devotions, but I did lead a Bible study in which we looked at John chapter 14. We learned about how Jesus is building fancy homes for us and will come to take us to them. He educated Thomas and other disciples about the Holy Spirit and His role as Comforter, among other things. This was a very good chapter to read and I had a good time leading the study, which I haven't had much practice doing. I will either start a thread or ask a question in one about hints for doing a Bible study in order to do it better. Please pray that I will seek God's guidance in what we decide to study about.
Well, I have to go now. I hope and pray that you will continue to study God's Word and if you haven't started to do it yet, to begin tomorrow. Have a pleasant evening everybody!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/21/2007 5:28:22 PM
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It's a cloudy, warm day here in my area of the great United States of America! I am enjoying the sunshine and getting my walking in the way I need to. I've eaten too many carbs today, but I can still make up for that by not eating anymore tonight, or only eating a low carb ice cream sandwich for dessert. (10 gms) I'm feeling pretty good right now and hope to continue doing so.
I didn't do my devotions, but I did read God's Word today. In Acts 20:33-35, I learned that the Apostle Paul has not coveted anyone's money or possessions. Rather, he used his hands to provide for his own needs and the needs of the people with him. By doing this, he says that we must help the less fortunate and remember that Jesus said, that "It is better to give than to receive." This encouraged me to think about how I can help my family and by providing for their needs with my labors of love. This means doing housework, cooking meals, ministering at church and possibly doing volunteer work sometime. By doing these things, I can demonstrate true Christlikeness to people around me.
Speaking of housework, I have to do some of it after posting in this blog, so I'll end this entry by encouraging you to think of how you can bless others today. Have a blessed day, everyone!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/26/2007 10:35:04 PM
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It's been a few days since I posted here. I've been a busy, busy bee, cleaning house, doing yardwork, cooking and playing dominoes with my family. I'm doing well right now, even though I still have some difficulty with eating too many carbs and sweets. Otherwise, things seem to be going okay for me.
I wish that things were going well for one of my friends, who is recuperating in a nursing home after a bad fall and stroke. She needs lots of prayer for God's healing touch and for her family to be positive about her recovery. She is a nice Christian woman, a firm believer in God who needs His strength to get through this trial in her life.
Since my friend is unable to lead the Bible study at the place she's led it at, I've volunteered to lead it for her. I'm not having much success with it, however, as nobody showed up to the Bible studies today and late last week. Several people who attended my first Bible study told me they had transportation difficulties or didn't feel like going, so I'm willing to give it another chance. Please pray that people will be encouraged to come to Bible study and will tell others about it, as I will have to discontinue it if no one shows up. Also, please pray for God to lead me as I attempt to lead the Bible studies and to be open to His leading.
I've been not doing devotions consistently, but I've been reading Psalm 119. Several verses in the last few sections of this psalm encouraged me to praise God at all times, from early in the morning to late at night. I'm also being encouraged to stay close to Him and meditate on His Word often.
Due to events and circumstances, some of which are beyond my control, I'm not able to post here everyday, but I'll try for every other day. Have a great evening and remember to meditate on God's Word before going to sleep tonight. Good night, everybody!
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RE: MyCat Musings - 3/29/2007 11:10:40 PM
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Hello, everyone! It's another good evening here at my house. I'm listening to KLOVE on the radio, while crafting clever posts in these forums and playing an online game with my cousin, who won tonight. I'm doing well with my eating, limiting my carbs to under 90 grams and getting some housework done. All in all, a good day, despite my changing moods.
Which brings me to my first observation. After I did my devotions this morning, I felt like I was filled with the Holy Spirit and was really euphoric. I was talking fast and had lots of energy. Later, I began to feel depressed and felt like the Holy Spirit had left me, even though I knew it wasn't true. Later still, however, I was filled with the Holy Spirit again. At least that's what it seemed to me. A Christian friend of mine told me that being filled with the Holy Spirit is not obvious by happy moods. I will be doing a Bible study about the Holy Spirit to learn how He works in my life.
I was also inspired by something that Joyce Meyer will be talking about on her daily program. I heard that the devil condemns us, but God convicts us. This helped me to see that I can stop listening to the condemning thoughts and instead lean on God, Who will convict me of sin and show me what needs correcting.
My devotions this morning were on Psalm 125:1-2 NKJV, where it says that "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people, from this time forth and forever." This means that if I trust in God, He will be with and protect me from my enemies. Praise the Lord for His amazing love and grace!
As it is getting late, I'll end here by encouraging you to thank Him for surrounding you with His love and mercy. Good night, everybody!
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