Living to Please God

November 29th 2008 Soap

Scripture:
Living to Please God

1 Thessalonians 4:11Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, 12so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.

2 Thessalonians 3:11We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. 12Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat. 13And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right.

Observation: I have spent the last month or two pursuing disability for the many physical and mental issues going on in my life. It was suggested that I do this by a person that oversees me and cares about my life situation. I wanted the validation that I was dealing with struggles that are often disabling to me but I did not want to "claim that I was disabled" My request for disability was denied and I am relieved in a way. Because I believe that I am able. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. So I was denied today and today in our reading the above words were for me. I am tired of being Idle and dependent. I want to work and reap the rewards.

A pplication: Starting today I want to find a job, the job that God has called me too. I am going to step out in faith and trust that God will provide away for me to get heath care, to function in wellness and to pay off my debts. I want to pursue my goals of homeownership. I want to work and feel good about myself and have the respect of others.

Prayer: God I pray that you will open the doors for me to work and be successful. I pray God that you will help me to pay off my debts and flourish! I want to be fruitful God and a good example to my children. Thank you for providing for me and taking care of me through these really hard times!! I love you!! Love Shell

Gods order for things, Gods timing and Gods rewards not mine!

Soap 11-24-08

Matthew 17

The Transfiguration

S 1After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. 3Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.

4Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah."

5While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!"

O I have been using this image for months in so many video productions and emails. And today in the word I saw Jesus come to life and I made the connection between the two. Scripture and Image.

A I am inspired to reach people through visuals that reflect the word of God and today is my beginning. To combine pictures in my journaling and to blog it online. I wanted to invite you in on this! http://emeraldvalleygirl.blogspot.com/

P Dear God I pray that you will bless the visions that you have given me to glorify you, to express your love through me and to serve others. I pray also that you will bless all of the women on this fast track path to you and may we all grow strong, healthy, mature and alive in our missions for you! I love you God and thank you in advance! Love Shell

Send in the silver

Emerald Valley Girl Beginnings.. the sending off of green..the firey chill of flight through life into the autumn color of years gone by... the leaves cheeks blush that rosey red from the cold and in time they will fall and become chapped and dry.. only to melt into the ground.. to nourish it for another season of growth.. and spring green rebirth..