Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Dear God, Thank you for this day!! Sometimes my world just seems dark; problems abound, stress creeps in, I can't seem to see "the light at the end of the tunnel." But I know You are there to carry me through. Your Word tells me (Psalm 30:5) that "weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning," so I have hope and Your promise of joy. Please continue to lift me up, give me strength, and carry me when necessary, so that I may emerge victorious over the darkness and continually be filled with joy and praise. Thank You and in the sweet name of Jesus, Amen!!!!
Monday, March 28, 2011
I'm Praising my way out!
Hello Family,
I thank God for you all who have stayed committed to this fast with me. I am ever grateful that I can share with those who are taking the same journey with me, enduring and overcoming the challenges that befall us. Today was extremely hard for me. I feel that emotionally I'm at my wit's end and physically I'm almost there. Seeing that I live on campus, I don't have access to the resources I need to make a real meal for myself. I've basically been living on fruits and intermittently having vegetable rice noodles for a meal. Today, I realized that I had it up to my throat with rice noodles and fruit. This was a new feeling for me, a new challenge since I've been pretty ok with the diet part of this fast. I tried almost everything I could to find an alternative meal and it seemed that every door I tried to open slam shut in my face. I was honestly on my way to the edge, about to lay on my bed and cry till I fell asleep. But thank God that His grace is sufficient for me!!! I could feel the Spirit of God urging me to hold on and fill my appetite with His word. He completely changed my focus to see the true author and finisher of my faith and to let me know that no matter how independent I think I can be, I NEED HIM to make it through these days. What an awesome God we serve!!! There's nobody, NOBODY greater than you Lord Jesus. You are Great Jehovah!!!! Mighty, Mighty Mighty are you Lord!!!! AMEN!!!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Dear God,
You have instructed us to not be anxious, worrisome, overly concerned for any thing...but instead to bring everything to You in prayer and thanksgiving. If I do this, You have promised me that Your peace, which passes all understanding, shall keep my heart and mind through Christ Jesus (Phillippians 4:6-7). I come to You now for myself and on behalf of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and for those who suffer so much due to anxiety and depression. I pray that You will fill us with Your peace; that You will touch our minds and remind us that we do not need to worry. You are our God and maker. You will handle it for us. Worrying does no good. May we lean unto You...talk with You...and spend time in Your word and before the throne of grace. May we fellowship with other Christians, those who will encourage us, even more so as the day approaches. Right now, this day, we give You our concerns and ask that You will work out all to our good and Your glory. Thank You Father, for loving us and carrying our burdens. Thank you Father, for providing our needs. Thank You Father, for Jesus Christ our Savior and the hope He has given. For it is in His name we pray, Amen!!!!!
You have instructed us to not be anxious, worrisome, overly concerned for any thing...but instead to bring everything to You in prayer and thanksgiving. If I do this, You have promised me that Your peace, which passes all understanding, shall keep my heart and mind through Christ Jesus (Phillippians 4:6-7). I come to You now for myself and on behalf of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and for those who suffer so much due to anxiety and depression. I pray that You will fill us with Your peace; that You will touch our minds and remind us that we do not need to worry. You are our God and maker. You will handle it for us. Worrying does no good. May we lean unto You...talk with You...and spend time in Your word and before the throne of grace. May we fellowship with other Christians, those who will encourage us, even more so as the day approaches. Right now, this day, we give You our concerns and ask that You will work out all to our good and Your glory. Thank You Father, for loving us and carrying our burdens. Thank you Father, for providing our needs. Thank You Father, for Jesus Christ our Savior and the hope He has given. For it is in His name we pray, Amen!!!!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Dear gracious, merciful, loving Heavenly Father,
Thank you for this day. Thank you for Your never-ending love and Your tender mercies. I pray for those today who are in need of a special touch. Those who are facing challenges, obstacles, or consequences; those who need favor from a spouse, an employer, a friend, a judge, an insurance company, a hospital, a landlord, a financial institution, or any other person or organization with whom there may be a special situation. Please work in these situations, in these lives, in these places to bring about good. Please grant favor, touch hearts, move mountains if necessary for Your will, Your glory, and in the best interest of those who need Your help. May You be honored. May lives be changed. May souls be rescued. May needs be met. In the sweet precious name of Jesus, our soon returning King....I pray, AMEN!!!
Thank you for this day. Thank you for Your never-ending love and Your tender mercies. I pray for those today who are in need of a special touch. Those who are facing challenges, obstacles, or consequences; those who need favor from a spouse, an employer, a friend, a judge, an insurance company, a hospital, a landlord, a financial institution, or any other person or organization with whom there may be a special situation. Please work in these situations, in these lives, in these places to bring about good. Please grant favor, touch hearts, move mountains if necessary for Your will, Your glory, and in the best interest of those who need Your help. May You be honored. May lives be changed. May souls be rescued. May needs be met. In the sweet precious name of Jesus, our soon returning King....I pray, AMEN!!!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Dear God,
I believe You are using circumstances and events to move me into a place of patient waiting as You put me in the place You desire for me. Help my soul to mature, my faith to grow, my life to be more pure and dedicated to You. James 1:2-4 tells me, "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." Lord, I praise You in the midst of it all--my special trials and daily challenges--knowing that I must learn to be patient and content as I wait upon You. Thank you for being with me through every trial, every day. In Jesus' sweet name I pray, Amen!
I believe You are using circumstances and events to move me into a place of patient waiting as You put me in the place You desire for me. Help my soul to mature, my faith to grow, my life to be more pure and dedicated to You. James 1:2-4 tells me, "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." Lord, I praise You in the midst of it all--my special trials and daily challenges--knowing that I must learn to be patient and content as I wait upon You. Thank you for being with me through every trial, every day. In Jesus' sweet name I pray, Amen!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
View That City
Greetings,
Family I have not posted in a few days. I wanted to check in with everyone to see how you are doing.
I was so blessed to have ministered at a church in DC. The spirit of the Lord was so present and so strong. I was able to see a perfect view of life in the Holy City.
We can have a little talk with Jesus tell him all about our troubles. He will hear my faithful cry and answer by and by.
Bles the Lord!!!!
Happy Fasting!
Citrus Collards with Raisins Redux
Coarse sea salt
2 Large bunces collard greens, ribs remobed, cut into a chiffonade, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
2/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup freshly squeezed organge juice
Family I have not posted in a few days. I wanted to check in with everyone to see how you are doing.
I was so blessed to have ministered at a church in DC. The spirit of the Lord was so present and so strong. I was able to see a perfect view of life in the Holy City.
We can have a little talk with Jesus tell him all about our troubles. He will hear my faithful cry and answer by and by.
Bles the Lord!!!!
Happy Fasting!
Citrus Collards with Raisins Redux
Coarse sea salt
2 Large bunces collard greens, ribs remobed, cut into a chiffonade, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
2/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup freshly squeezed organge juice
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Father God,
Thank you for this day!! Thank you for times when I can step back and reflect. I realize that through the years, I have developed habits that are irritating to You...and to my family too. Please help me to change that. I only want to have good habits. I pray that I will be a blessing to You, to my family, to my friends and everyone I meet. Please forgive me of my sins and failures...and of those annoying little habits. I commit to You today, that with Your help, I will change for the better. I praise and worship You, Lord. In Jesus' sweet and precious name I pray, Amen!
Thank you for this day!! Thank you for times when I can step back and reflect. I realize that through the years, I have developed habits that are irritating to You...and to my family too. Please help me to change that. I only want to have good habits. I pray that I will be a blessing to You, to my family, to my friends and everyone I meet. Please forgive me of my sins and failures...and of those annoying little habits. I commit to You today, that with Your help, I will change for the better. I praise and worship You, Lord. In Jesus' sweet and precious name I pray, Amen!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
One Week
Greetings Family!
Today I am so very grateful and realize that I have some many things and resources. I am so grateful to God for my family and friends and for the out pouring of love.
On yesterday my cell phone and laptop (2 weeks) old was stolen out of my office while I was teaching. Mentally I was done but I sat at my desk on yesterday evening and gave thanks unto God before calling the police. It was the hardest thing I had done. I was truly tested on this journey yesterday because I wanted so deeply to rely on my normal stress relief, bad day, just relax glass of wine. Dealing with all the emotions of the situation with out help from the world, was pretty intimidating.
I asked God to calm me and to reveal to me what I did have. I was not harmed. I had a phone at my desk to call the police and my mom. I had insurance to cover theft. The theif did not take any of my cash or credit cards. I had my keys to drive home...I was set in all honesty. Even though I felt violated I had everything I needed.
Most people know I am addicted to my cell phone so I felt weird driving home and not checking it every 5 mins. But I have not had a phone all day today and realized how much time my phone consummes. So I said "God what am I supposed to learn from this?" I realized that I am so consummed with keeping in touch that I can't really focus on the HIGHER CALLING.
So even though I will get my cell phone replaced I will definetly approach differently and spend some time with the phone off (literally off)powered off. So that I can truly focus and be engaged.
I am grateful for the revelation, I am grateful that God wrapped his huge arms around me and gave me peace. I do not understand fully why this happened but I am grateful for the lesson and the revealing that God has shown me.
Happy Fasting Everyone!!!!
Bless the Lord oh my Soul and all that is with in me. Bless his holy name!!!!
Darby
Today I am so very grateful and realize that I have some many things and resources. I am so grateful to God for my family and friends and for the out pouring of love.
On yesterday my cell phone and laptop (2 weeks) old was stolen out of my office while I was teaching. Mentally I was done but I sat at my desk on yesterday evening and gave thanks unto God before calling the police. It was the hardest thing I had done. I was truly tested on this journey yesterday because I wanted so deeply to rely on my normal stress relief, bad day, just relax glass of wine. Dealing with all the emotions of the situation with out help from the world, was pretty intimidating.
I asked God to calm me and to reveal to me what I did have. I was not harmed. I had a phone at my desk to call the police and my mom. I had insurance to cover theft. The theif did not take any of my cash or credit cards. I had my keys to drive home...I was set in all honesty. Even though I felt violated I had everything I needed.
Most people know I am addicted to my cell phone so I felt weird driving home and not checking it every 5 mins. But I have not had a phone all day today and realized how much time my phone consummes. So I said "God what am I supposed to learn from this?" I realized that I am so consummed with keeping in touch that I can't really focus on the HIGHER CALLING.
So even though I will get my cell phone replaced I will definetly approach differently and spend some time with the phone off (literally off)powered off. So that I can truly focus and be engaged.
I am grateful for the revelation, I am grateful that God wrapped his huge arms around me and gave me peace. I do not understand fully why this happened but I am grateful for the lesson and the revealing that God has shown me.
Happy Fasting Everyone!!!!
Bless the Lord oh my Soul and all that is with in me. Bless his holy name!!!!
Darby
Dear God,
I've known people who have gone through some very tough times in life. Some of them allow their experiences to motivate them to try harder, keep a positive attitude, and be generally nice. Others have become bitter, withdrawn, negative, and are generally not pleasant to be around. Please, help me to keep my eyes on You and on the positive view of life. Don't ever let me become bitter, negative person. Help me to be an encouragement to the people I face every day. Give me strength to live in the power of the Holy Spirit. And please Lord, forgive me where I have failed. Thank you, Father God, for giving me hope and a future. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
I've known people who have gone through some very tough times in life. Some of them allow their experiences to motivate them to try harder, keep a positive attitude, and be generally nice. Others have become bitter, withdrawn, negative, and are generally not pleasant to be around. Please, help me to keep my eyes on You and on the positive view of life. Don't ever let me become bitter, negative person. Help me to be an encouragement to the people I face every day. Give me strength to live in the power of the Holy Spirit. And please Lord, forgive me where I have failed. Thank you, Father God, for giving me hope and a future. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Restaurant
Hello everyone,
I wanted to share with you the vegan restaurant I visited yesterday. The food was delicious and reasonable priced.
The Land of Kush
Vegetarian Cuisine
840 Eutaw Street
410-255-5874
Enjoy!!
Angie :)
I wanted to share with you the vegan restaurant I visited yesterday. The food was delicious and reasonable priced.
The Land of Kush
Vegetarian Cuisine
840 Eutaw Street
410-255-5874
Enjoy!!
Angie :)
Prayer ACTS
(Created by Robyn Scott)
Prayer ACTS
Adoration- let God know that you love Him-Praise Him with our words.
Hebrews 13:15-“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name.”
Confession – acknowledge, tell God what you did wrong
Psalm 32:5- “Finally, I confess all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.”
Thanksgiving- say thank you to God.
I Thessalonians 5:18-“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Supplication- asking God for what you need or what others need in prayer.
Matthew 7:7-8 – “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for.
Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Prayer ACTS
Adoration- let God know that you love Him-Praise Him with our words.
Hebrews 13:15-“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name.”
Confession – acknowledge, tell God what you did wrong
Psalm 32:5- “Finally, I confess all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.”
Thanksgiving- say thank you to God.
I Thessalonians 5:18-“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Supplication- asking God for what you need or what others need in prayer.
Matthew 7:7-8 – “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for.
Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Monday, March 14, 2011
Scripture Search Assignments - My Birthday & My Height
This assignment is from Sis. LaWanda Henry:
Scripture Search Assignment
Sometimes we don't always know where to began, what to read or what scripture to memorize. So..a good way to began is search your birth date and or height. Example..my birthday is 10/17. I have found by going through each book of the new testament that Romans 10:17 fits my life in this season. Its good to try to find one from the old and one from the new. I love deuteronomy10:17. Try it and pass it on. Once you find your scriptures it will be easy to always know where to find it because its your birthday. I have even remembered more by remembering other peoples birthday or height verses. Example LaShawnda's hight is 4"11..1Thessalonians 4:11 is something we all need to remember. We can swop and share. Who knows how many verses we can retain after this fast!
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands. Just as we told you.
Scripture Search Assignment
Sometimes we don't always know where to began, what to read or what scripture to memorize. So..a good way to began is search your birth date and or height. Example..my birthday is 10/17. I have found by going through each book of the new testament that Romans 10:17 fits my life in this season. Its good to try to find one from the old and one from the new. I love deuteronomy10:17. Try it and pass it on. Once you find your scriptures it will be easy to always know where to find it because its your birthday. I have even remembered more by remembering other peoples birthday or height verses. Example LaShawnda's hight is 4"11..1Thessalonians 4:11 is something we all need to remember. We can swop and share. Who knows how many verses we can retain after this fast!
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands. Just as we told you.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you sho are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
Today was a struggle. First day back home on the fast. Went to my Grannies house and grannies house is a comfort food house. I walk in the door and she immediately offers fried chicken, tasty cakes and soda!!!!..."No Thank you Granny". My mom got McDonalds for the girls and of course Nahyah is waving the french fries in the air singing "I got french fries, look mommy"..."Yes baby I see" :-(
Darby can you do this...Darby can you do that...
I realized it was easy being away...it was easy taking dance classes all day, resting and eating. It was easy to balance and relax.
Now the challenge of dealing with life and maintaining the commitment to the LOrd.
I am so very grateful for the days away. I was anxious to get home to see my baby but I am very grateful that God gave me some time away.
Praying for your strength and mine also...I continue to expect each of you to hear from God and increase your FAITH in HIM!
AMEN
Love,
Darby
Today was a struggle. First day back home on the fast. Went to my Grannies house and grannies house is a comfort food house. I walk in the door and she immediately offers fried chicken, tasty cakes and soda!!!!..."No Thank you Granny". My mom got McDonalds for the girls and of course Nahyah is waving the french fries in the air singing "I got french fries, look mommy"..."Yes baby I see" :-(
Darby can you do this...Darby can you do that...
I realized it was easy being away...it was easy taking dance classes all day, resting and eating. It was easy to balance and relax.
Now the challenge of dealing with life and maintaining the commitment to the LOrd.
I am so very grateful for the days away. I was anxious to get home to see my baby but I am very grateful that God gave me some time away.
Praying for your strength and mine also...I continue to expect each of you to hear from God and increase your FAITH in HIM!
AMEN
Love,
Darby
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Isaiah 40:30-31
Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Everyone gets tired. Everyone at some time or another looses faith. Here we are on day 4 of our fast and where some may feel totally confused and weary or weak others are soaring in his arms.
No matter where you are in your journey stand strong and just know that God is here and renewing us daily. Continue talking to him, thanking him and bearing the cross daily.
I love everyone of you and will continue to pray for you and your journey during this season.
I return home tomorrow and I am definetly ready to go home. I am greatful for this time to begin the fast with out the daily stresses of life so next week will be an adjustment but I have had all week to guard myself up with THE word and renew my strength. So for that I am grateful...
God's many blessings family!!!!
Love,
Darby
Everyone gets tired. Everyone at some time or another looses faith. Here we are on day 4 of our fast and where some may feel totally confused and weary or weak others are soaring in his arms.
No matter where you are in your journey stand strong and just know that God is here and renewing us daily. Continue talking to him, thanking him and bearing the cross daily.
I love everyone of you and will continue to pray for you and your journey during this season.
I return home tomorrow and I am definetly ready to go home. I am greatful for this time to begin the fast with out the daily stresses of life so next week will be an adjustment but I have had all week to guard myself up with THE word and renew my strength. So for that I am grateful...
God's many blessings family!!!!
Love,
Darby
Friday, March 11, 2011
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit but in humilitu couny others morr significant.
Family, how are we today???
Revelations 4:11
You are worthy, our Lord and God,to receive glory and honor and power for you created all things, and by your will they were created and were created!
Family, how are we today???
Revelations 4:11
You are worthy, our Lord and God,to receive glory and honor and power for you created all things, and by your will they were created and were created!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Psalm 55:17
Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice.
It is comforting to know we can go to God with anything.Loyalty is important and with our friends and family we seem to have this sense of loyalty naturally. We protect and uphold them. But kwoth God we dont do the same. Today think about how will you protect God by keeping his commandments.
One thing that stood out in my daily devotion was "Having the Right view of the Lord will allow us to approach Him with absolute confidence. He is Yahweh (absolute in faithfulness) and Elohim (infinite in power) and Adonai (ruler over all).
Happy Fasting and may you have strength during this season!
Love,
Darby
It is comforting to know we can go to God with anything.Loyalty is important and with our friends and family we seem to have this sense of loyalty naturally. We protect and uphold them. But kwoth God we dont do the same. Today think about how will you protect God by keeping his commandments.
One thing that stood out in my daily devotion was "Having the Right view of the Lord will allow us to approach Him with absolute confidence. He is Yahweh (absolute in faithfulness) and Elohim (infinite in power) and Adonai (ruler over all).
Happy Fasting and may you have strength during this season!
Love,
Darby
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Rise and Shine!
Good morning!
Rise and Shine and give thanks. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!!!! We have officially begun fasting for the Lenten 2011 season.
I will be having oatmeal, soy milk, apples and bananas for breakfast with some WATER!
Don't forget to take a vitamin and double up on Vitamin C!
Scripture Verse for the day...
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers they shall not overwhelm you; When you walk through the fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Happy Fasting!!! and may God bless you!
Rise and Shine and give thanks. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!!!! We have officially begun fasting for the Lenten 2011 season.
I will be having oatmeal, soy milk, apples and bananas for breakfast with some WATER!
Don't forget to take a vitamin and double up on Vitamin C!
Scripture Verse for the day...
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers they shall not overwhelm you; When you walk through the fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Happy Fasting!!! and may God bless you!
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