30 Days CLOSER TO...........................!!

The initiator of this awesome great idea is Sandy Cooper here you can read the blogpost of her today
And i copy the  "intro" of the ladies who will post the coming 30 days .....at there on blog.

Jen at Finding Heaven

God speaks to us. He wants us to sit at His feet and let His Words wash over us. But sometimes, a whole lotta junk gets in the way of us actually hearing what He has to say. Over the next 31 days, we are going to practice getting our baggage out of the way so that our heart is prepared to listen to what He has to say.

Shelly at Life on the Wild Side

Maintaining a relationship with our kids is not always automatic, and just because they live under our roof doesn’t mean we’re always connecting with them. Over the next 31 days, I’ll share some practical tips to help you grow closer to your kids.

Lisa at Glad Chatter

Since cancer threatened to take the life I had, I decided that any days I lived beyond cancer would be dedicated to creating the life I want to live. If you've ever thought: One day I will ... scrapbook, organize my pantry, create cute looks on a lean budget, adopt a baby from Ethiopia, look toned on the beach or read my Bible all the way from Genesis to Revelation or any other big or little someday thought, this series is for you.

Melanie at The Bella~Mella

Have you had that moment yet? You know the one where you unexpectedly catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror? Yeah…THAT one. If you grimaced instead of grinned, join me for the next 31 days for 31 tips and tricks to tweak your look and come closer to a cuter you!

Missy at It’s Almost Naptime

You don’t need to move to get a “new home.” I am going to reorganize and redecorate the one I have. In the next 31 days, I will stop the procrastination and tackle all those little projects I’ve been putting off. So this summer, I can sit back and enjoy my family. Join me.

65 Days to Reshaping it All ~ Day 2~

I read today on the website "Reshaping it ALL" today


I pray this book will be more than a weight-loss book and far more than any testimony. I pray that by it faith will be your compass in this journey through weight loss to freedom, as it has also been mine. Not only is God wanting to walk this journey with you; He is ready to equip you to handle the job. Why? Because "He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us." (Eph. 3:20, NKJV). And besides that, He cares so deeply for you that even the hairs on your hair are numbered. ~ Candace Cameron Bure, Reshaping it All, page 3.


Beside that this vers always gave an "boost" to me to PRAY and set MY MIND and HEART on God first.....not out of obligation or because it is written in Gods word.........but BECAUSE i'm doing it made me EXPERIENCE......an POWER in me .........


Made me remember the 1st ch in another book that made the conection between physical change and spirituallygrowth.....".Made to Crave"
The 1st word to remember was EMPOWERMENT>>>>>I learned to say and see " I got the Powwa".......


Since i'm seeing the spiritual connection....I am focused on the ASKING and THINKING...
Giving my struggles in EVERY AREA including food choices...and  filling my mind with GOD'S WORD and wisdom....


On pg 23 the writer Lysa Terkeust of Made to Crave says:
[Eve] focused only on the object of her obsession.......Eve CRAVED what she focused on. We consume what we think about. And what we think about can consume us if we're not careful.


pg 29 
" I had to get honest enough to admit it.I relied on food more than i relied on God. I craved food more than i craved God. Food was my comfort. Food was my reward. Food was my Joy. Food was what i turned to in times of stress, sadness, and even in times of happiness.


5 Tips we got to put into practice every day:

1. Formulate a plan deciding what you want to achieve and how you plan to get there, then pray asking God for guidance and strength.
2. Be mindful of how much you eat and how much you move. Eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full.
3. If you aren't sure exactly how to stop when you're full. Try taking smaller portions. And after you're done, decide if you're satisfied or physically hungry for more.
4. Stop drinking calories and start drinking more water if you aren't already. 6-8 glasses is a good rule of thumb.
5. Incorporate wholesome food into your diet, and eliminate junk.

It is nearly noon now at my place. 
Mmmm i did not follow an specific plan today when i came out of my bed.it is spring holiday overhere and today i am also free ( from work) so can do sth with the kids......
The plan was to pay an visit to family due to an birthday.....We need to travel by bus and train...the weather today is windy/chilly but sunny ...
Looking food wise today no plan see what will be served on the birthday.......So it depends what choices i will make and also on our way.......
It is almost noon did not make an breakfast yet i only took an cup of coffee and was with my thought here emailing..blogging and reading......
Did not stand -up to wake-up the kids...change the plan ( while enjoying my rest and me time overhere) to departure early.......
Good choice????I don't know  but i do not want to beat myself up......Staying RELAXED and feel not rushed and being like an choach/trainer to get the kids going........In fact it is my idea to visit there anty and it is there holiday....Sleeping out after an bussy" holiday weekend" overhere..It was last saturday 'Queensday in Holland" an free and celebration day....Te kids joined in activities with friends. I took it easy and stay home relaxing and reading.....
So this is my sharing on this 2nd day of the journey with all of you


"Father God thank You for this brand new day...Thank You for waking up healthy being ably to reflect think  what is good and honorable and to do your will. Guide and protect me and my family.....Protect our hearts and mind....Fill us up with yourself and your wisdom....Lord.
I thank you for the christian community online of sisters who also wants to follow your will and she change in there life......See there life is "rehaping" See there Craving for You  and you alone growing. Yes Lord bless my day and there day in Jesus name i pray Amen"

"RESHAPING IT ALL"................................

This week i  bumped-up an announcement over at http://www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/.For an 65 days  of  RESHAPING IT ALL.....
I was caught by different things the name......and connecting over an period of time with woman with this goal...
Also that collecting the book is not really necessary.......This last gave me the last push because i am reading already "bit's and pieces" of "Made to Crave" and that is also an book who is spurring on to bring "change" reshaping.....in our lifes In both books ( as i understand) faith plays a big part in our journey of Reshaping it All
Like to join head over to  http://reshapingitallwithcandace.blogspot.com/2011/05/were-having-party-at-reshaping-it-all.html


Let’s face it, reshaping our lives can be tough at times, especially difficult when we’re trying to do it alone, but our drive is definitely strengthened when we have the support of friends.

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. ~ Ecclesiastes 4:12, NIV

I see how i am lead to post about this 65 days journey.....but wanted to share with all of you where i am......
July 4th is my goal to see an "RESHAPING" in different area's of my life!

Blessings!

Super/Simple Sunday~ Isaiah 43: 2~

Good Morning by Mandisa (Official Slideshow w/ Lyrics)

SUPER RESURRECTION SONday!!!

Sunday mornin' six o'clock
Looks like the sun hasn't been up long
Jerusalem's in a state of shock
Somebody's sayin' that there's something wrong
Mary says she's seen Him and He's alive
Well, the priests say that's a lie
But He did say He would rise.


He rolled away the stone
There's nobody left in that hole in the ground
He rolled away the stone
There's nothin' there but an empty shroud
I can tell ya that the Lord is up and gone
Cause He rolled away the stone
He rolled away the stone.


Thomas said I can't believe
That He is risen from the grave
Mary said that in Galilee
You can see Him face to face
Then he felt His hands and touched His side
Well, it opened up his eyes
My Lord, my God he cried

Vinyard - Meu Reapirar ( Nivea Soares )

Este é o meu respirar
Este é o meu respirar
Teu Santo Espírito
Vivendo em mim
E este é o meu pão
E este é o meu pão
Tua vontade
Feita em mim
E e - u
Eu nada sou sem ti
E e - u
Perdido (a) estou sem ti

This is the air I breathe(2x)
Your holy presence living in me

This is my daily bread (2x)
Your very word spoken to me

And I
I’m desperate for You
And I
I’m lost without You

Me derramar

Here I am
Once again
I pour out my heart
For I know that you hear
Every cry
You are listening
No matter what state
My heart is in

You are faithful to answer
With words that are true
And a hope that is real
As I feel your touch
You bring a freedon
To all that's within
In the safety of this place
I'm longing to

Pout out my heart
To say that I love You
Pout out my heart
To say that I need You
Pout out my heart
To say that i'm thankful
Pout out my heart
To say that You're wonderful
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Tomorrow is Fearless Friday

If you have any prayer requests, please leave them in the comment section or at "Free Spirit Haven" and KNOW that you will be prayed for.

They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” ~ Psalm 112:7-8 NLT

 
 ( picture credit  and an good read also)
The great thing in prayer is to feel that we are putting our supplications into the bossom of omnipotent love. ~Andrew Murray {Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! ~Psalm 66:20}
"Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another." 1 John 4:10-11 KJV


I saw this video from Mandissa and while listening to the lyrics. I felt it to be an song to post on "Simple/Super Sunday" and reflect on the verses and picture what would be fitting to post with it.So i did with the above.



For the lyrics and more of Mandissa go to my "TSMSS" post

Enjoy
SUPER SON Sunday

"TSMSS"~ " Not Guilty "..........."What if we were Real".......MANDISSA~

Verse 1:
I stand accused, there's a list a mile long
Of all my sins, of everything that I've done wrong
I'm so ashamed, there's nowhere left for me to hide
This is the day, I must answer for my life
My fate is in the Judges hands,
But then he turns to me and says

Chorus:
I know you, I love you
I gave my life, to save you
Love paid the price for mercy
My verdict, not guilty

Verse 2:
How can it be, I cannot begin to comprehend
What kind of Grace would take the place for all my sins
I stand in awe, now that I have been set free
And the tears well up, as I look at that Cross
'Cause it should've been me
My fate was in the nail scarred hands,
He stretched them out for me and said...

Chorus:
I know you, I love you
I gave my life, to save you
Love paid the price, for Mercy
My verdict, not guilty

Bridge:
I'm falling on my knees to thank You
With everything I am, I praise You
So grateful for the words I heard you say

Chorus:
I know you, I love you
I gave my life...
I know you, I love you
I gave my life, just to save you
Love paid the price, for Mercy
My verdict is, not guilty
Love paid the price, for Mercy
My verdict, not guilty ... not guilty

Lately i encountered and love different songs from  Mandissa The Lyrics of the songs and the messages she is bringing out are such an encouragement and inspiration
The story  behind the powerful song "What If we where real" is an message she gaves and what i want to take to heart myself and pray you will also




I shared this because of the lyrics on the video, but i loved the live version video better
Mandissa ....she is so authentic and down to earth in her performances and the messages she brings with her songs to honour the Lord with her talent!

I'm linking my post today with

17 years ago..................

Enriched eachothers life

We started our married life together to celebrate it symbolic on an boat to sail away together through life

And today we can say The  Lord is our "captain and guide"......through this  life together.
 He has blessed us with eachother

And we gave an promise to eachother and got  more promises  along those years from Him,
some are:

My grace is sufficient for you. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

“For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Amen Amen and with the words of   Charles H. Spurgeon i can say 

"Our Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the windows which hope has opened."

Redeemer.....Redentor..........

Always  loved this song and how Nicole C. Mullen sings it but this s week i heard her singing it for the 1st time in Spanish

Redentor

¿Quién le enseñó al sol su lugar?

Y al mar hasta donde llegar

¿Quién le mostró esconder hasta la noche la luna?

¿Y con palabras puede frenar, le estrella fugar?

Yo sé que vive mi Redentor

Yo sé que vive mi Redentor

La creación declara

La vida en mi proclama

Yo sé que vive mi Redentor

El mismo Dios que gira en órbita al mundo

Corre al cansado, al debil y al acabado

y esas manos tan tiernas

Que sostienen mi alma

Conquistaron la muerte a traerme Victoria

Yo sé que vive mi Redentor

Yo sé que vive mi Redentor

La creación declara

La vida en mi proclama

Yo sé que mi Redentor – Vive

A quitarme la verguenza

Vive – por siempre, proclamaré

Que el pago por mis pecados

Fue su vida que el dio

Pero ahora vive y la tumba está vacía

Yo se que mi Redentor Vive!

Gracias Señor

Gracias Jesus

El vive

Mi Redentor Vive!

Yo se que, yo se que, yo se que

Mi Redentor vive!

La tumba esta vacias!

El vive, El vive

Hable con El HOY dia!

El vive, El vive

Yo se, yo se

VIVE!----------------

Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning?
and Who told the ocean you can only come this far?
and Who showed the moon where to hide 'til evening?
Whose words alone can catch a falling star?

......Well I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives:
Let all creations testify
Let this, life within me cry
I know my Redeemer lives, yeah.

The very same God that spins things in orbit
runs to the weary, the worn and the weak
And the same gentle hands that hold me when I'm broken
They conquered death to bring me victory

Now I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
Let all creations testify
Let this life within we cry
I know my Redeemer, He lives
To take away my shame
And He lives forever, I'll proclaim

That the payment for my sin
Was the precious life He gave
But now He's alive and
There's an empty grave.

And I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
Let all creations testify
Let this life within me cry
I know my Redeemer,

I know my Redeemer
I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
I know that I know that I know that I know that I know my redeemer lives
Because He lives I can face tomorrow
I Know I know
He lives He lives yeah, yeah I spoke with him this morning
He lives He lives, the tomb is empty,
He lives I gotta tell everybody

* * *

Job 19:25 (New International Version, ©2011)

²⁵ I know that my redeemer^[a] lives,
   and that in the end he will stand on the earth.^[b]

Join Sunday at http://mazmagi.blogspot.com/ for

Jeremiah 31:34-36 (New International Version, ©2011)

³⁴ No longer will they teach their neighbor,
   or say to one another, ‘Know the LORD,’
because they will all know me,
   from the least of them to the greatest,”
            declares the LORD.
“For I will forgive their wickedness
   and will remember their sins no more.”

 ³⁵ This is what the LORD says,

   he who appoints the sun
   to shine by day,
who decrees the moon and stars
   to shine by night,
who stirs up the sea
   so that its waves roar—
   the LORD Almighty is his name:
³⁶ “Only if these decrees vanish from my sight,”
   declares the LORD,
“will Israel ever cease
   being a nation before me.”

"Night of Worship"...........also for Super/ simple Sunday

 In case you missed this last friday "Night of Worship" for Joanne Heim and Heather Noce


here
I'm listening to it this sunday morning and the worship lead singers are bringing forth great songs of worship and encouragement.........I must say i'm getting "God bumps" while singing this morning .........
On this "SUPER SIMPLE SUNDAY" also...

I had planned not to blog more this week and only  link-up my post about what i felt spoken to me this week while reading Psalm 68 for my "SS-post" but i had to add this worship service also on this day.
Let's keep on praying for Joanne and Heather there families and friends.

Blessings!

What i was "looking at " in the wee hours of the morning ~Psalm 68~

Amazing how Gods Word can come accross to you like an new word JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU THIS TIME.......I guess i read this psalm or part of it more than ones.......
But early this morning was like i get an clearer picture of what God wants me to see clearly and make me realize......

Last sunday the song BEAUTY ARISE spoke to me when i linked-up for "Super Sunday".....my spirit was touched by how God works to bring GOOD...NEWNESS out of everybody and every situation....

Yesterday when i hear songs about "SOUL CRY'S" i mentioned in prayers what my soul is crying for.....

 

I felt like this this morning when reading Psalm 68!!

"Bernice "

Let GOD ( My Spirit, Your Lord and Savior JESUS.....)

ARISE......in you!!

Pray......( MY PRAYER at the right hand of the father "YOUR HEAVENLY DAD" is)

That YOUR enemies are scattered,that those who hate you

( that what is effecting your life negatively) will be driven away like smoke........

YES Lord "drive them" away like smoke.......

Let the wicked perish at YOUR presence in my Life!

But let the righteous be glad with me and REJOICE BEFORE YOU LORD!

I WANT to SING and Love to sing PRAISES to Your Name 

and

I REJOICE before You.

God You confirmed your INHERITANCE when i was weary over and over again in my Life!!

YOU are PROMISING

I will be

Like a DOVE  my WINGS 

COVERED

with 

SILVER and my

FEATHERS with 

Yellow GOLD

A MOUNTAIN OF MANY PEAKS

"My Life will be with many peaks"

THIS is The Mountain 

which 

GOD DESIRES

to dwell in

FOREVER!!

THANK YOU LORD!

Thank You for fighthing

my enemies daily

You are scattering the people who delight in war!

I SING to YOU LORD praises

Indeed YOU are sending Your

Voice forth....Your Mighty Voice...

YES THE GOD of "Bernice" (______)

Is HE who gives 

STRENGHT and

POWER 

to me 

HIS DAUGHTER!

Blessed be GOD!!

AMEN AMEN!

I got to know My HEAVENLY FATHER indeed this morning far more better than before'

Are you also?

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The rest of this week will not much blogging going on

But this post will be linked-up still with

"WFW"

 at the "Internet Cafe Devotions"

THANKFULL THURSDAY

at "GRACE ALONE" 

for the month of March

" FEARLESS FRIDAY"

                                                                 Over at "Free Spirit Haven"
and last but not least "TSMSS"

At "Amy's"

Because the songs

BEAUTY ARISE from Misty Edwards

and

Soul Cry  sang by Kendra Collins who was inspired by Misty Edwards also with the song with the same title Soul Cry
These songs fired-up my prayers and started up my week last sunday on "Super/Simple Sunday"

 

Lady Eagle 8 Ft. Shekina G- Soul Cry

SUPER/SIMPLE SUNDAY ~ "We are a moment HE IS forever We are a vapor HE IS eternal"~

When things get tough, always remember...faith doesn’t get you around trouble, it gets you through it. There is one thing that God can’t do and that’s fail. Have faith because you are justified for it. As the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Kings, Jr. said, “Faith is taking that first step when you don’t see the staircase.”

CeCe McGhee

“The Angel of Inspiration”

( The Wings of Inspiration )

The last days i can't stop thinking about the hardships people of Japan are facing since the tragedies of the earthquake and the Tsunami afterwards.....
Things are ARE AND GETTING VERY TOUGH.....for them....!!
Made me PRAY for them there country and there leaders and all the people who are trying to help them and bring relieve........
They need FAITH .....they need JESUS...who knows what suffering is...who knows to heal and mend hearts....who can give HOPE amids of tragedy for THIS LIFE and for ETERNITY! They need to be surrounded and lifted by GOD'S LOVE to GET them TROUGH!
The same prayer i pray for eachone of my readers today and for myself thath FAITH will get us trough EVERYTHING...AmenAmen!

Let's praise His HOLY Name today and everyday because HE IS LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, WORTHY IS THE LAMB WHO WAS SLAIN

"We are a moment HE IS forever
We are a vapor HE IS eternal"

So true  from an Dutch Praise song.


Wij zijn als adem, U was er altijd,
Heer van de eeuwen, God van de tijd.
Wij zijn hier even, U bent voor eeuwig
Heersend met liefde en majesteit.

Heilig, heilig, Heer God almachtig,
Waardig is het bloed van het Lam.
Hoogste Heer, aanbidding en glorie
Voor Uw grote naam, voor Uw grote naam.

Wij zijn gebroken, U bent de Maker,
Jezus, Verlosser, die ons bevrijdt.
U bent ons lied, Heer, wij zullen zingen.
Juichen voor eeuwig in heerlijkheid.

Translation:
We are a moment You are forever
Lord of the ages God before time
We are a vapor You are eternal
Love everlasting reigning on high


Holy holy Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain
Highest praises honor and glory
Be unto Your name
Be unto Your name


We are the broken You are the healer
Jesus Redeemer mighty to save
You are the love song we'll sing forever
Bowing before You blessing Your name

Today is SUPER SO(U)NDAY  over at "Amazing Grace Mazes Messes Miracles"

It's simple, just share a scene, song or scripture (any combination) and keep it simple! Then visit the others that have linked up anytime during the week after being STILL on Sunday and worshiping the Son. The point is to do this and leave Sunday for God. You do not have to put the button or mention SUPER SUNDAY, but it does make it easier to find you...  

but if you link link your exact post at "Amazing Grace Mazes Messes Miracles" by clicking on your current title, copying the URL

and linking it and also visit th others who joined in this celebration of this SPECIALDAY HIS DAY "SONDAY"!!

Come and join hands in PRAYER today......"FEARLESS FRIDAY".......

They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” ~ Psalm 112:7-8 NLT

 

Head over to "Free Spirit Haven" to pray together today

It is...............

If you have any prayer requests, please leave them in the comment section here or at Angela our host for this special day of prayer every week, and KNOW that you will be prayed for.

WFW ~ ASH WEDNESDAY........~

(picture credit)

Joel 2:12-13 (The Message)

Change Your Life

 ¹² But there's also this, it's not too late—
   God's personal Message!—
"Come back to me and really mean it!
   Come fasting and weeping, sorry for your sins!"  ^13-14Change your life, not just your clothes.
   Come back to God, your God.
And here's why: God is kind and merciful.
   He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot,
This most patient God, extravagant in love,
   always ready to cancel catastrophe.
Who knows? Maybe he'll do it now,
   maybe he'll turn around and show pity.
Maybe, when all's said and done,
   there'll be blessings full and robust for your God!

Psalm 103:14 (New International Version, ©2011)

¹⁴ for he knows how we are formed,
   he remembers that we are dust.

Word Filled Wednesday 

Wonderful Participants

VISIT

INTERNET CAFE

start off with 

Amydeanne @ the160acrewoods.com

and

Lori @ allyouhavetogive