Good Morning and welcome to the new God Thought thread for this week.
In light of the news of Osama bin Laden's death, I agree with Dekrator (who posted last time) let us be in prayer for our men and women in uniform and pray, too, that God would protec5t and bless the USA.
I thought Psalm 18:2 would be appropriate,
"The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
We are not alone! Jesus is alive and He is LORD!
Praying you have a great week filled with hope from the Lord and His healing touch.
I can say that I am feeling so much better and, yes, I am following the protocol, at the same time, I KNOW your prayers are making the difference. Thank you, God Thought friends! You are in my prayers too!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Good morning friends!
Thanks for your thoughts you posted at the end of last weeks God thought thread.
Choices! I/we have to continuously think about choices....what to say...what not to say...to go or not to go somewhere....how to react...ect.
Lord, help me make the choices that You want me to make!!
I appreciate you posting Psalm 18:2.
Praying for our military and all the people of the world, for safety and peace rooted in God's love.
One question daisy...was Thomas also called Stephen? (referencing the scriptures posted Sun 5/1 on the last God Thought thread)
Wish I could send some of the rain we've had in PA in March and April so far, to you in OK!
The kids are not able to practice or play soccer at the AYSO field because it is so soggy all the time...it's a mess.
Praying everyone has a day full of blessings!
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Dekrator & daisy thank you so much for your prayers. As I read/prayed I felt God's peace. He alone is in control of everything...from a litle tooth/jaw to Pakistan & Middle East.
I join you in prayer for our men & women and for America. 2Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 15 Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. We need God on our side....that alone is the winning side. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlA5IDnpGhc That's the song I'm hearing as I post.
God bless and heal you God thought friends! May He open our eyes to see His splendor and truth.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
DKat,
Thank you for posting the link to the CD where I could listen to the songs on last week's God Thought thread.
If I knew how to buy individual songs online and put them on a CD myself, that would be my first choice so I could pick each song.
I put pictures on CD's but not sure how to do music.
2 Chronicles 7:14 is great! You are right when you say, "We need God on our side....that alone is the winning side".
I do love that song, "Our God is Greater" by Chris Tomlin.
So glad you felt God's peace as you read and prayed.
Blessings to you!
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Good Day God thought family, DKat, sorry you have been in pain. God bless and heal you also friend.
Dekrator, it's warm and comfy here, sun shining and the birds are singing grand today. I understand about what to say and not say...very interesting subject. One I question often. To say what is really on our mind but do not, because we have heart and wish to not harm, but to keep inside is a flaw of the heart. Repercussions or sin of the heart. Are they not both sins? To learn to be humble and to look at my many flaws. I think I prefer to keep my mouth shut than to live with guilt of being jealous, anger, etc., me a fool for inserting foot in mouth is not pretty. To choose...better to say sorry to God than it is having many to say sorry to.
Daisy, lesson from David might en to not spend idol time/relaxing except on Holy day. David was King and did not carry out his duties and fell into temptation of sin. Your pastor say..."You have six days between now and next Sunday, don't waste them." Might en keep me out of trouble.
When I was reading Psalms, David was in his own battle of sorrow, guilt and shame. Correct? So this leads me back to a read I had last week. Proverbs 28:13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
Once David was sorry and asked God to forgive him, did I read correctly, David rejoicing to God, no more guilt no more pain because God forgave him and he trusted in this? Did God give David mercy? If so, another lesson would be to trust in God that He does forgive and we must learn to forgive ourselves.
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Dekrator, I downloaded free iTunes on my computer. Occasionally Staples or RiteAid will have iTunes gift cards on sale ($5. off $25.). I get those and add the credit to my iTunes account. Then when I want a song, it takes it off the gift card instead of my credit card. Songs are .99 to 1.28/song.
Amazon also has songs to download. They will do it right to your iTunes file for you. It's easy to burn CDs then.
I think I will try doing that so I can pick my songs.
I appreciate your help and the link too.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thanks, MDW for sharing the "Meet Me in the Meadow" link.
It was a really good read!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Just read God Thought. Great reads you all posted. Inspiring, encouraging, and keeping it real, too. What a blessed place to come.
I have iTunes too and buy songs from time to time. Technology today is amazing. With iTunes you can also download free sermons, blogs, etc.
Dekrator, Ooops that "Stephen" is a typo...I need to go back and change that so someone is not confused. Thanks for letting me know.
As always I appreciate you responding to others...with my schedule I don't always get back here as quickly as I'd like.
And everyone else, too, the way you/we take care of each other...God bless you!
DKat, I like the way you write! "Our God is Greater" oh, yeah, one of my favorite songs! So hope-filled! I mean, Our God IS greater!!!!
So glad you shared 2 Chronicles 7:14. Very needed at this time, I embrace it for my life today, afresh. AMEN!
You shared, "God bless and heal you God thought friends! May He open our eyes to see His splendor and truth." Yes, Lord, open our eyes to see Your splendor and truth. AMEN!
MDW, God does give us wisdom what to say or not say, what to do or not do. Even His Word leads us. Then we have a choice to follow through on that or not. I am thankful for the times I didn't just do or say what I felt like...allowing God to have control of my tongue...Ha! I wish it had been every time, makes me thankful for a God who is full of love and mercy and very forgiving.
I learn from God's Word, including David's life lessons. I enjoy reading David's Psalms. Beautiful the way he can express what I feel, what I'm going through...Human, yes, we are. Human with the Treasure of the Holy Spirit living in us.
WOW that "Meet Me in the Meadow" is powerful. The author has such a gift for communicating God's truths in such a beautiful way. All of the blog is excellent, but I wanted to cut and paste this one part,
"As a believer, the testimony of God's love for me in Christ leaves me overwhelmed--
when I was unlovely, He loved me and made me new;
when I was unwanted, He chose me and made me His own;
when I was lost in my sin, He found me and forgave me;
when I was bound and condemned, He justified me and released me from my chains;
when I was unsure and confused, He placed my feet upon a rock and put a song of hope in my heart;
when I was troubled and afraid, He reassured me and gave me His peace.
I believe God's love for me is amazing and leaves me amazed, astounding and leaves me astounded, wonderful and leaves me in wonder, awesome and leaves me in awe!"
A verse I want to close with tonight, inspired by reading all of your posts,
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21).
Our God IS greater!
A healing night's rest to each of you!
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Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
OK, On the last God Thought thread, I've changed the doubting Stephens to doubting Thomas. Sure hope I caught them all. What was I thinking? And seriously, I'm doing good. Ha!
"Then Jesus told him (Thomas), 'Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'" (John 20:29).
That's us! We're blessed...even though we haven't seen Him, we do believe.
All honor, glory, and praise to our risen living Lord Jesus! Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
daisy, I take great comfort in the 'doubting' Thomas story because Jesus still accepted and loved him. Thomas should have been with the others when Jesus came to them...it is so important to spend time together with other believers. I wonder where he was? He almost sounds angry/prideful when he tells the others he won't believe until he sees and touches Jesus himself. No to mention his insinuating the others were lying or seeing things... He had some humble pie to eat.
MDW, thank you for sharing the Meet in the Meadow link again. That is very good....that kind of love is so hard to grasp. It's so instilled in us to earn love...but God is love and He made us knowing all we would do and He still wants us to spend eternity with Him! I am so thankful that He is so patient to continually show us His love....
Dekrator~hope that all works well for you (iTunes). Worship music helps me keep my mind/heart on the Lord. Then I'm blessed.
I pray God will open our eyes to His love and our hearts to accept and share it.
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Good Morning,
Reading through the Bible chronological-in today's read is Psalm 51. I really like verse 10. Of course, it is good for anyone, but especially for us.
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
I like the word "steadfast" although it is not a word we use too often. It means "faithful" "consistent" not like a yo yo up and down.
"Steadfast" is possible by the power of the Almighty Holy Spirit who lives within us!
Our God IS GreaterEST!
DKat, great line, "I pray God will open our eyes to His love and our hearts to accept and share it." WOW and AMEN!
Great steadfast day to everyone!
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Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Good morning friends!
I love Psalm 51, daisy!
We sing it often in church.
I tried to find a video of it, but all the ones I found had different melodies than I am familiar with.
Have a very blessed day everyone!
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Good morning everyone \o/
daisy~love it....what you write about steadfast... This morning I had Psalm 57 on my heart... Psalm 57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. 8 Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. 10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
....and you explain steadfast. I believe the Lord is telling me to keep my heart faithful/steadfast. That's good....because He will help me to do it.
I think I know the tune you're looking for but I couldn't find it either Dekrator. It's so good to put song to scripture...
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Good morning!,
Do not mean to run over all thoughts above me...I will read in a moment then share. GUESS What? ha! you won't. Raced in the door to share with my family here. Wait a minute let me calm myself down so I do not have to chase my thoughts. I felt like I was driving a flintstone car and my feet just couldn't get here fast enough to share. Ok... Ready
Last week I had jury duty and missed out on Bible class, well this morn I go to the last Matthew class and there was no more. Pastor finished last week.
Anyway people were sitting at the table I say can I join and they say sure I can...guess what, it didn't even cost me a quarter to join membership. Harmony says we will have bible study EVERY Tuesday!
I have so many questions, think, um here are a few....
1)What is 40 days after Easter?
2)What happened to Jesus 40 days after Easter? I thought He dissappered (sp?) 3rd day He rose again? He went to heaven right? then how come people see Him?
3)Acts 2:39 What is the promise?
4)Who are the two men in Luke 24:30 How come they did not recognize Jesus? In the bible it say they were "kept" from seeing Jesus, who was stopping them from seeing Jesus?
I have so much more but will save what I learned today for later if you like.
Daisy who is Thomas twin? Didymus means twin.
ps...can I come back later to read above? I committed myself this day.
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Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
DKat,
Thank you for sharing from Psalm 57, and the music too!
I always enjoy reading and listening to everything that you share...you are a blessing!
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Daisy, I like 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God according to your steadfast love. Faithfull Love, thank goodness for me.
51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
I like that one also, I got this visual of me on the yo yo string. hope soon to be more up on the rebound of that yo yo.
Daisy, what do the "a" and "b" mean in the Bible? I do not have them in mine. I have #s, "right3", then at bottom of page 3 means "steadfast", in bitty letters. I do not have a commintary? is that the word? in my book. For real. I do have a concordance.
DKat, I really enjoyed the video you share, grand pictures. I bet the song is beautiful also.
Dekrator, I have had a wonderful day, I think it was blessed.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
MDW,
Wow, are you calm now? I'm very excited for you, that you will have Bible study every Tuesday!!
Wish I could join you...I'm sure I would also learn alot.
40 days after Easter is the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father.
After He rose from the dead, He spent some time on earth before ascending into Heaven.
He showed Himself to some people (ie: His disciples) before ascending.
I'm sure others will have more to add.
God is sure blessing you, MDW!
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Shucks Dekrator, You make my heart feel good. You think so..God blessing me? Thank you for explaination. I sure hope you are having a great day friend. I too, enjoy DKat's thoughts, she is a blessing, all of you are. Wish you also could join in class. I would probably get you into trouble whispering.LOL
when I re-read my thoughts, wow, there is a bunch of I and me in there, but I was just sooo excited, because fear of no more classes(outside of God Thought) meant possibly no more learning till Fall, and then I might en fall back into the old me. So thank you for sharing in my excitement. If you like I can buy some duct tape and not question so much I truly appreciate all of you.
Learned something today....
John baptized, but not in the name of Jesus Christ. Peter said Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. 3000 souls were saved, learned also.
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Posted by elkielover80 (Member # 28368) on :
Just wanted to say "hey" to all!
I've been snooping quite a bit here, enjoyed reading the scripture and encouragement!
I'm not sure if you've passed on their song "I Can Only Imagine" but it's a tear jerker! If you haven't heard it, let me know and I'll post a link. I am so blessed to have 2 christian radio stations come in crystal clear in my area. I never have an excuse to not be praising Jesus with music!
Daisy ~ your "God is greaterEST" comment made me smile Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
MDW,
Thanks for sharing what you learned.
No duct tape for you! Your questions help me learn too.
I did have a great day, thanks!
Just took the boys home. They came for a couple hours to play and have supper.
elkielover,
Hi and glad you stopped by! I so agree with you about Mercy Me!
I also love those songs, "Beautiful" that you posted and "I Can Only Imagine" that you mentioned....I am going to put those on my list to get from itunes and burn on a CD of Christian music.
Keep coming back, ok?? The more the merrier! Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
elkie~you can't snoop around here peekin in the windows...we open the door wide and welcome you in!
That way we can learn from and encourage each other in the Lord. Thank you for the Mercy Me song.....it's so beautiful! And their song I can only Imagine makes me cry too. I can picture being before Jesus!
Did you ever think when you bow before him...and I must because my heart will be way too heavy with love to hold up.....I won't be able to see Him. Once I see Him, I never want turn my eyes away....
God bless and heal you and keep you strong! Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Good Morning,
Busy day for me, been on the go since early morning.
Will be back to post later tonight...looking forward to it.
Psalm 5:1-3,
Listen to my words, LORD, consider my meditations.
Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly."
How great IS our God!!
Blessed healing day to everyone!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Good afternoon God Thought Friends!
I thought I'd share some scripture:
John 3: 16 - 21
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
17 For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
18 He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
19 And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20 For every one who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
21 But he who does what is true comes to the light, that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been wrought in God.
God Bless everyone!
Have a wonderful day filled with Him....He is the Light of the World! Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Hi daisy,
I see we were posting about the same time.
Thanks for sharing the uplifting Psalm.
I do lay my requests before the Lord and I do wait expectantly.
Thank you Lord, for being here for me/us and hearing my/our cry for help and requests.
I know everything will be answered in Your timing and will work for the good.
Sounds like you are having a productive day, daisy! Hugs to you!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
I had to share something that I read about:
When Regina was sick (the 11 year old who died recently) and even after her death, there were alot of bracelets sold (those rubbery ones for different causes) that say "Pray for Regina".
People are still buying them to support Regina's family.
Well.... a 4 year old (not my grandson) wore his bracelet to school (don't know which school it was) and was told he would have to take it off because it has a cross on it.
The school even called his Mom.
The 4 year old child's response was "But God loves everyone!"
He did not remove his bracelet. In fact his Mom said he wore it again today.
Don't know if that will be the end of the story or not.
I am proud of that little boy.
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Dekrator, I'm proud of that little boy too. I pray the hard, dark heart that tried to make a child deny Jesus would experience the love of Christ and be set free! May God bless the "end of the story" with revival. (The child's name isn't David is it?)
Didn't they try to silence the children from praising Jesus? Maybe they would have thought twice if the rocks did start singing praises!!
Psalm 8:1-2 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. And song~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVEz2exAHi8&NR=1
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
DKat,
Amen to everything you shared!!!
I enjoyed: "The child's name isn't David is it?".... smile
The little boy's name is Bryson.
Beautiful video of Psalm 8!
God Bless the little children!!!!!!!!!
Have a blessed evening!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Well friends, it wasn't the end of the bracelet story.
Bryson's Mom just shared this:
"Well they (the school) took Brysons bracelet off and put it in his ''cubby'' needless to say i made a phone call and said if it wasn't back on tomorrow.. i was gonna have something done!! This is just wrong!!! I'm so upset and so is Bryson! He said mom they stole my bracelet!!! :0( "
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Dekrator ~~ hmm, I hope Bryson's Mom doesn't wear her cross necklace when she picks him up from school :/ Sorry...not nice....couldn't resist. This is so ludicrous, why are they afraid of the cross. Cross = forgiveness through Christ, love and freedom...nothing harmful there.
God bless and keep us all through this night with hope and healing...and knowing He's near.
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Good Evening Friends,
Finally here. It's been a good day, a long day, and I thank God for the strength He's given me. Feeling good. I'm going to sleep good tonight.
I've read all your posts. Listened to all the links, beautiful video pictures. Awwww, very relaxing, inspiring.
And then Bryson. Give me a break...four years old! I'm going to be praying about this situation, may God be glorified. May He give the parent's wisdom in this situation, and raise up Bryson to be a powerful child of God (like Daniel was in the Bible).
As I read your posts I couldn't help but think how God is answering our prayers even before we ask. Lord God you are so merciful and faithful. Thank You!
Thinking about Bryson reminds me of one of the first prayers I learned as a child...
"Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep If I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul take."
Sleep good friends.
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Today is the National Day of Pray.
DKat posted a very appropriate scripture a few days ago, 2 Chronicles 7:14,
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
God, I thank You that I am Yours. I belong to You. I need You. Forgive me of my sins, especially for not seeking Your face as I should. Draw me, stir my very being, give me renewed passion, and not only me but every American, Lord, that we would love You with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength...and love others with Your love. For Bryson and all the little Brysons, in Jesus Name heal America once again.
America Bless God.
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Amen to daisy's prayer!! And as we pray and seek the Lord, his love will fulfill us...amazing how much we are blessed when we bless the Lord.
Psalm 103:1-5 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits--who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Will try to answer a few questions,
MDW, you asked what the "a" or (a) (or other letters) means when you are reading the Bible or verses. First of all because the Bible verses are numbered, the system used to make comments, etc is letters, if numbers were used it would be confusing.
These comes to my mind.
If, for example, it reads, Psalm 23:1a ... it means the first part of the verse...
"The Lord is my shepherd"
If it says Psalm 23:1b ... it means the next part of the vers ...
"I shall not want."
If it says something like this in the verse,
"The Lord is my sheperd I shall not want (a)" That means somewhere, usually at the bottom, or wherever notes are listed...that there is a note, it is labeled (a) and explains something or shares something like this ...
(a) The good shepherd, see John 10:11.
Is that clear as mud?
Everyone have a great day!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
DKat, great verse. O, yes, Lord...all that is within me!!! Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Good morning friends! I've missed you all.
My mom and I made it home safely late Sunday night. I've spent the past several days trying to rest and recover from the long trip.
It was good to be able to meet with my LLMD face to face (rather than the typical phone consults). I'm excited to be starting a new treatment protocol. I already started taking the detox and immune support supplements, stopped my old meds a couple days ago, will start the first new med today, then gradually add the others. I really hope that this protocol will bring relief.
I also saw a neurologist and had some testing done last week. It looks like he is trying to rule out other causes of my symptoms (besides Lyme and Co's). Results won't be in until late next week so we'll have to wait and see.
Do any of you all have pets? I love animals. I've had all kinds of different pets over the years. My little black cat has not left my side since I got home on Sunday. It's so sweet to have such a warm welcome home.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
I'm breaking this up so that I won't get too long and boring.
Dekrator, thank you for sharing about little Bryson. I'm glad to hear that his mom is standing up for him. It is his legal right to be able to wear that cross bracelet. It represents his belief and his wearing it is not interfering with the education of his classmates.
So many people have this false idea that children are not allowed to express their beliefs in public school. That's wrong. Kids can carry their Bibles, wear crosses, talk about God, pray out loud, write papers on their beliefs, debate and share their opinions, etc...
Thank you all for praying for me over these past couple weeks. I am sooooo grateful. God IS listening.
You all have shared so many great verses and prayers over these past couple days. It is encouraging to be able to come and read and join in.
It's interesting that Daisy mentioned Psalm 23 as an example above. It stood out to me so I thought it might be good to share.
Psalm 23
1The LORD is my(A) shepherd; I shall not(B) want. 2He makes me lie down in green(C) pastures. He leads me beside still waters.[a] 3He(D) restores my soul. He(E) leads me in(F) paths of righteousness[b] for his(G) name's sake. 4Even though I(H) walk through the valley of(I) the shadow of death,[c] I will(J) fear no evil, for(K) you are with me; your(L) rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5You(M) prepare a table before me in(N) the presence of my enemies; you(O) anoint my head with oil; my(P) cup overflows. 6Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall(Q) dwell[f] in the house of the LORD (R) forever.[g]
For the longest time I did not understand this passage. I found it disturbing picturing myself as a sheep being made to lie down and then led through the valley of the shadow of death.
I don't know if I never fully paid attention to the words or what. I guess it's all in God's timing. One day I read that passage again but it was totally different. I couldn't believe how I misunderstood it for so long.
It truly is comforting. I want God to lead me, I want to follow, He does provide for us, He does protect us, He comforts us, blesses us, gives us mercy, restores our souls...
Thank you Lord, Thank you.
Have a great rest of your day friends!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Hey elkielover,
so glad to see you back. Me, too, I like Mercy Me. The 10th Year Anniversary of their song, "I Can Only Imagine" WOW the new rendition is beautiful with the instruments/maybe an orchestra.
Blessings, see you here soon. Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Welcome Home sammy,
So glad you and your mom have arrived safe.
Excited for you and the protocol you'll be on. May God add His favor and healing touch! We don't have any animals at this time, but it is interesting how sensitive they can be and seem to know when something is not right.
About Psalm 23, that is funny...I just "picked that out of thin air" so to speak. WOW, great example of all those letters and stuff.
I heard a message once on Psalm 23. It was amazing. I learned so much about sheep. Did you know they are very afraid of water? Yeah, because if they get wet, their wool is so thick, it quickly absorbs the water, and they will not be able to move, the water will just pull them under.
The shepherd leads them beside still waters, calm waters. For some reason I really loved that picture.
Thanks for sharing on Psalm 23.
(Psalm 23:6b) "We shall dwell in the house of the Lord, FOREVER! I sure like FOREVER! Thank You, Jesus.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
daisy,
Loved your prayer today!..."God, I thank You that I am Yours. I belong to You. I need You. Forgive me of my sins, especially for not seeking Your face as I should. Draw me, stir my very being, give me renewed passion, and not only me but every American, Lord, that we would love You with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength...and love others with Your love. For Bryson and all the little Brysons, in Jesus Name heal America once again.
America Bless God."
Well said!!
DKat,
Thanks for sharing Psalm 103:1-5...it's so beautiful!
sammy,
You're back!
Missed you!!!!!
I am thankful and happy to hear that you have a new protocol and some new found hope.
I really appreciate the link to the info about "Our Christian Rights in Public Schools".
I passed it along to Byrson's Mom and directed her to look at #16!
Thanks for sharing Psalm 23 and your thoughts on that.
I don't have any pets either, but I'm glad that your little cat gives you comfort.
Praying for your healing with your new protocol.
Have a Son-shiney day friends! ( I borrowed that from daisy )
I thought if it because for the first time in awhile, the sun is shining here!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Beautiful song, video and scriptures..."Famous One" by Chris Tomlin...
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Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
I saw these words that struck a chord with me, "I will not be afraid, I will look upward and travel onward and not be afraid", on a Christian music video so I had to Google it and found out it was an old hymn.
Here are all the words:
1.I will not be afraid; I will not be afraid; I will look upward, And travel onward, And not be afraid.
2.He says He will be with me; He says He will be with me; He goes before me, And is beside me, So I'm not afraid.
3.His arms are underneath me; His arms are underneath me; His hand upholds me, His love enfolds me, So I'm not afraid.
4.His Word will stand for ever; His Word will stand for ever; His truth it shall be My shield and buckler, So I'm not afraid.
5.He will give grace and glory; He will give grace and glory; His cross before me, His banner o'er me, So I'm not afraid.
6.So we go singing onward; So we go singing onward; We're pressing forward, We're marching upward, To Him unafraid.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Hi everyone. Just a note to say hi and reading your posts. I don't have much to offer with scripture, but I do believe and try to have faith especially with feeling like the way we do. My dad is having a procedure that is risky for his age. He'll be 85, god bless and he's under the assumption his leg arteries and veins will unclog and he'll be able to walk like he used to before his stroke. Truth is, his arteries are so hardened, they might not even be able to put a stent in his leg, which would result in bypass he won't survive or amputation. One day at a time. If you can keep him in thought and prayer. Thanks. God bless.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Hi lyme in Putnam,
I will definitely keep you and your Dad in my prayers!!
Let us know how he does with the procedure.
God Bless you and have a good night. Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Dekrator, Nice to come here tonight and read the scriptures you posted, listen to "Famous One" and watch the video. The pictures are amazing (and verses on the pictures encouraging).
Imagine, our God made all. He IS famous in ALL THE EARTH!
Seems those old hymns are coming back.
LIP, awww so sorry about your Dad. Yes, I am praying. God give you His peace that passes all understanding. May God give your Dad the desire of his heart.
Blessings all for a good night's rest. Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
lyme in Putnam ~ I'm sorry your Dad has to go through a proceedure. I will be praying for you both.
God's peace be with you both...
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Dekrator, I came here before hoping someone posted a good worship song video. You did it again. Thank you ~ that was beautiful.
The scriptures & song is perfect, too. I needed the perfect love cast out fear reminded...the words of your song did that.
Too tired to think....was tired before the epsom salts bath....now....must sleep & heal.
I continue to pray for healing for us all! God is faithful...& He never sleeps!!
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
sammy, I'm so glad to hear your report and will be praying with you that this will be the treatment that will make you feel great again.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Lyme in Putnam, I'll be praying for your dad too.
Will you all please pray for my mom tomorrow? She's scheduled for surgery in the morning to repair 2 throat defects. She stops breathing often and chokes in her sleep, it is scary to hear this happen. I'm sure that the lack of oxygen and poor sleep are affecting her total health more than she knows.
So if you will, please pray for her as she has surgery tomorrow morning and as she recovers. Hopefully I'll feel OK enough to be able to go see her tomorrow afternoon and help her when she gets home in a few days. I love my mom so much, I just wish I could help her more, that's my responsibility as her daughter...
Thank you all. I hope that you sleep well tonight and wake up feeling better tomorrow Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Good Morning friends,
I only have a minute before I must head out the door to church, but I wanted you to know sammy, that I am praying for your Mom and you too.
I will wait with confidence for God to answer my prayers for you both.
May God give you both peace in knowing that He is in control and He works out all things for the good of all.
You are a great daughter!
Let us know how your Mom and you are doing.
Big Hugs!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
MDW,
How are you friend??
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Good Morning Friends,
sammy, I, too am praying for you mom. May the surgery go well, minimal pain, and your mom heal very quickly in the almighty Name of Jesus. Looking forward to another good report from you. Peace to you and your mom, especially may He give you peace about what you can/or can't do.
Just imagine all the people that could do for their mom and dad, but don't. And here you are doing what you can. I'd say that's something to celebrate! Peace my friend. Like Dekrator said, "You are a great daughter!"
Dekrator, Be blessed at church today by the Holy Spirit.
MDW, My dear friend, I'm praying for you, too.
Today in my Chronological Bible almost ALL the verses are my favorites. I feel like cutting and pasting each word for everyone to read.
Well, although I'm not going to cut and paste the words...think I'll go ahead and give you the scripture references.
Psalm 138:1-8 Psalm 139:1-24 Psalm 145:1-21 2 Samuel 21:1-14 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Psalm 8:1-8
Here is one of my favorite, Psalm 138:2,
"I will bow down toward Your holy temple and will praise Your Name; for Your love and Your faithfulness for You have exalted above all things Your NAME and Your WORD."
You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Have a great day in the Name above every name, Jesus!
Jesus is above all, He is Creator, and reCreator=Healer!
Posted by rhody (Member # 31632) on :
HI Daisyrib....because I am new to this site and also very confused in my brain due to Lyme, I am having trouble with this website...understanding it. Are there particular streams like this one, and a general stream as well?
Posted by rhody (Member # 31632) on :
Good morning to you Dekrator also....it's so consoling to have fellow God believers here. I am just starting down the road to recovery...need lots of support and prayer. Over here in Ontario Canada...
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Hi daisy,
I like your enthusiasm! Thanks for sharing today's scripture read and Psalm 138:2.
Thank you Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your love!
I love that...."and reCreator=Healer"!!!
Thanks for your prayers!!
I did feel blessed today by the Holy Spirit at church. I was the first one there ( I had to take my grandson to school today, so I was early).
I knelt to pray and had a sensation of being so close to God because I was there alone in the church.
It wasn't long until someone else entered the church.
I had never experienced that before, being all alone in the church to pray. It was beautiful.
Have a fantastic day, daisy!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Hi rhody,
I'm glad we can help support you here on God Thought!
I am happy to pray for you. Come here as often as you can.
I know it helps me too.
It is normal to be confused by a new site such as lymenet when you are new to it....I was also confused for awhile.
Let me see if I can explain a little about how this site works...
On the "Flash discussion" page (also called "Forum Home") there are several different lymenet boards.
There is a board for Seeking a Doctor, a board for Activism, a board for General Support (that's where the God Thought thread is), a board for Medical Questions, a board for Off Topic discussions and a board for Computer Questions.
If you want to ask a Medical Question, you would post it on the Medical Questions board.
If you need some support and want to post a new topic related to support issues, you would post it on the General Support board.
People looking for a Dr, will create a post on the Seeking a Doctor board.
Posts about getting involved with activism/lyme awareness are on the Activism board.
There are different ways to jump from one board to the other.
At the bottom right of each board's page you will see a drop down menu that says "Hop To":
You can click on that drop down menu and choose which board you want to go to and then click "Go", just to the right of the drop down menu.
Or another way to hop from one board to the other is to go back up near the top of the page and click on "Forum Home" (it's in small letters right under "Post Reply").
That will take you back to the Flash discussion page where you can then click on what ever board you want to go to.
Another way to go back to the Flash discussion page or forum home, is this...
Lets say you are on the General Support board reading posts and you want to go to the Medical Questions board...
You can also get there by going up near the top of the page...just above the first post...and click on "Questions and Discussion". that will take you back to the Flash discussion page also, where you can then click on another board.
So you see, there are different ways to navigate from one board to another.
Now....about God Thought....daisyrlb starts a new God Thought thread (or stream) every week...or within a few days of the new week, depending on her schedule.
She puts the dates of that week in the Title of that God Thought thread....like this week it says "God Thought 5/2-5/8/11"
It makes it easier to read the newer posts that way...since God Thought would be a hundred pages+ long by now if she didn't start a new thread each week....
I hope this helps a little.
Just ask if you don't understand and I/we will try to explain further.
The longer you are here, the easier it will get....but I understand about lymebrain.
Hang in there rhody! May God's peace be with you.
Posted by rhody (Member # 31632) on :
Thank you Dekrator. That makes it easier. It is immensely difficult when every moment of every day I am zoned out and in torment. It sure is nice to know folks like you are out there...
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Good afternoon,
I tell you, if one misses a day here or two, one can get behind on some great read. I think I caught up with all that has been. I pray for all those who have asked for prayer and even if you have not asked you ARE in my prayers.
Dekrator, I am so pleased you were blessed and quite an experience to have alone time with God in curch this morn I'm sure. You have shared some beautiful thoughts the last couple days. I was touched by your thoughts of "I will not be afraid, I will look upward and travel onward and not be afraid" I am fine friend, just been real busy. How has the "new" bible you bought been treating you?
Daisy.. No it is not clear as mud with the A,B, C's because I do not have them in my bible. thank you for praying for lil ole me. I really enjoyed reading all the Psalms...wow, the ones that stand out for me "today" are...
Psalm 138:1,3,8.. 1. I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart. 3. On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased. 8. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart! try me and know my thoughts!And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
Psalm 145:2-3 Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised Psalm 145:5 On the glorious splender of your majesty, and on your wonderous works, I will meditate.
145:8 The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.
I just absolutely love reading Psalms.
I need to spend time with the boys now, will try and come back later. I am thinking of all of you not just Daisy and Dekrator...okay? ok.
oops, I wrote scripture wrong and had to fix.
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Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
me again, If anyone is interested Meet me in the Meadow for May 4th and 6th is really good stuff.... http://roy.dayspring.com/ Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Dekrator, Thank you, yes, my day has been going very good. I've gotten lots accomplished. The beginning of the month is especially busy for me.
Sounds like a wonderful experience being all alone at church...just you and the Lord. WOW! And then someone had to show up...Go figure! Ha!
Kind of reminds me of the way life is. Some days I could just stay in my Prayer Closet with the Lord but then I'd lose my job, we wouldn't have clean clothes to wear, the house would become a mess, etc, etc.
God is so good to be with us everywhere...even, and especially when we don't feel Him.
So glad you explained to rhody about getting around Lymenet. That was really clear. I even learned something...that "Hop To" I've totally overlooked that. Thanks. Imagine all these years I scroll all the way back up to the top...I wonder how many hours that equals in my life?
My golly it's Friday night, not even 6pm yet and I'm already getting silly. I guess today has been too serious of a busy day. It feels good to wind down.
rhody, so glad you found us here on God Thought. Dekrator sure explained getting around Lymenet good. Sorry you're feeling so poorly. Glad you found God Thought. I just said a prayer for you. May the verses, songs, posts encourage you on your healing journey. You are not alone ever!
MDW, thanks for posting Meet me in the Meadow. So good. WOW! Very blessed.
DKat and sammy, Sure hope your day is going well.
Lyme in Putnam What about you...and your dad? OK? Yeah, God is so good that we only have to live "one day at a time" and even "one second at a time" and to top it off, like I said, "He's even with us." That is amazing.
Yes, I am very blessed indeed. Praying you all have a good weekend as you "keep your eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith" (Hebrews 12:2) and come to think of it...everything else too!
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
hi all, Dekrator~how awesome that you met with the Lord in church. That close-alone time really puts everything (ie pain/problems) in perspective.
Several years ago I was able to help clean a church and I loved to pray alone there.
I've been praying for Sammy & her mom and Lyme in Putnam & dad. As I'm praying for some pain/problem in my life or some praise for a beautiful thing the Lord has shown me, I pray for you all.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
MDW,
So glad you are ok and just busy.
Thank you for sharing all the Psalms and Meet Me in the Meadow....beautiful.
daisy,
I am curious about your prayer closet. Is this a small space where you read and pray? Would love to hear more about it.
I love to read your posts....you are silly and serious too and you write like you are talking to us...hard to describe, but it is friendly, comforting and entertaining too.
You are the best!
DKat,
I hope I get to have more alone time in church...it was fantastic, as you know from your own experience.
I might have to start going there during off times...lol.
If anyone has never experienced being alone in church to pray, it is awesome! I felt like I had the total attention of the Lord!
Now... I know that sounds wrong because our Lord always listens to us, but there was something special about being alone in His house with Him.
Friends,
I am waiting hopefully and expectantly for good news updates from lyme in Putnam, sammy and anyone else who wants to share.
I am praying for everyone!!!
Have a peaceful night!
Tomorrow morning I am picking up my friend Judy and we are going to some yard sales for some fun....we do have a good time doing that.
Then Deven's ballgame in the afternoon.
Here is the link to K LOVE's Christian Radio staion for anyone who wants to listen online...
Thank you all for praying for my mom. Her surgery went well today and I was able to spend some time with her this evening.
The doctor said that she will have severe pain in her throat for a couple weeks then it will gradually get better. She will be on a liquid diet for 3wks! I was surprised to hear that.
Usually I am the one that takes care of my family members when anything medical comes up. This is going to be difficult because my mom's been the one really helping me lately.
Hopefully I will tolerate my new medicines well and I'll start feeling better so that I can take care of her and do all the housework. I'm pretty worn out tonight but so relieved that the surgery is over.
Good night to all my God thought friends!
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
sammy ~~ I'm so glad your mom's surgery is over and she's on the road to healing/restoration.
Lord, we pray that sammy's mom's healing will be so quick and painless that the doctors will be astonished. Jesus be glorified! And please, touch and strenthen sammy to help her mom through this time, and to have the wisdom to know what to do/not to do as she, too, heals. May this time be especially blessed with your peace and love.
I really like the worship song you posted....our Youth Group plays it sometimes. Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Dekrator, I really like your song by casting crowns...I'm going to go to iTunes for it tomorrow. Thanks.
When you get back in church alone, it's such a blessing to spend time praying for the pastor and the congregation...
I read a teaching on the prayer closet that explained when Jewish men brought the prayer shawl on their head, it could close out the world and give them privacy with God...thus the closet....
My friend has a special green chair she uses as her 'prayer closet'. The only special thing I can see about the old chair is that she spends her time studying and praying there..
I agree with you about daisy's post ... gently friendly. I look forward to reading what you all post here everyday.
Good night...blessings and God dreams..
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
It's a quiet relaxing evening at home tonight. I'm glad.
Dekrator, Awww there you go again...encouraging all of us. OK, so my "Prayer Closet" is not a closet at all.
In Matthew 6:6 in the King James Version of the Bible it reads, "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly."
So that is the Old English language...newer translations use the word "room" instead of "closet". Anyway from that term "Prayer Closet" has come to mean THAT regular place where a person meets with the Lord.
The house we live at now, my "Prayer Closet" is the front porch. Yeah, for real. When it is cold, it becomes the couch usually.
Have fun tomorrow with your friend going to yard sales and then to Deven's game. Sounds like fun.
I love KLOVE. Yes, that is a beautiful song. New to me.
sammy, glad for the good report. Praying you get some much needed rest tonight. Even a totally healthy person can be wiped out after what you've gone through the past week...and especially with your mom.
Praying things go very well for you with the new protocol.
Oh, I like that song by David Crowder Band. Indeed, HOW He loves us1
God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!
Good night to all my God Thought friends, too!
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Sammy... beautiful song you posted I have only heared it a few times...Great line, "Whoa! how he loves us". I am praying God gives you the strength to take care of your momma and your new meds work out for you friend. It's going to be ok. Sometimes we can be surprised just what we are able to do when we must.
Dekrator, I enjoyed your song also,"If we ever needed you" you alsmost brought a tear to my because this song reminded me come Monday morning I will be leaving around 5am to join with a neighbor heading to Alabama to help with the Hispanic Tornado relief.
Daisy, Oh my gosh, that was a beautiful version in the King James. say it again..
May everyone have a healing peaceful rest.
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Gooooooood Mooooorning:
Slept in a little bit this morning...that was nice. Yes, it WAS a healing peaceful rest.
Well, it's Mother's Day weekend and this verse comes to my mind,
"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth" (3 John 1:4).
Truly that my children are walking in the truth of God's Word and following the path that He has for them is the best Mother's Day gift of all. I am blessed indeed.
MDW, That is wonderful you going to Alabama to help with the tornado victims. God will bless.
Everyone have a great day and especially all Mothers may this weekend be special for you, with many good memories from the past and making some new ones this weekend.
Blessings all Posted by rhody (Member # 31632) on :
hello everyone...may God bless you each and every one. Please remember to say a prayer for me. My days are long and hard as I have just begun my protocol....I am grateful to you all. I am terribly spaced out and debilitated and basically in agony
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Good Morning all,
I'm so thankful that we may make our plans, but the Lord directs our steps....so today we get to walk with Jesus! He's awesome!!
Praying our eyes are open to His truth and blessings.
MDW~wow...going to help, may God bless & strengthen you so those you're with will see the love of the Lord through you!
daisy, I'm glad you got to sleep in...you've had a super-woman busy week.
dekrator, your day sounds the best...hope you found good deals and lots of fun!
sammy, continue to pray for God's stength and healing through you & your mom..
rhody, I understand some what you're going through...sometimes it seems impossibly hard. It will get better and Jesus will be especially close now....He is stong when we are weak...you're in our prayers.
lyme in putnam....praying for you & your Dad too.
Have a blessed day everyone!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Good morning friends!
sammy,
Praise the Lord that your Mom's surgery went well!
I pray He uplifts you and helps you to do whatever you need to do to take care of her and you.
Thanks for sharing the song, "How He Loves Us". I have not heard that one before.
DKat,
Thank you for sharing about the prayer closet. I am learning new things!
MDW,
How wonderful that you will be helping tornado victims. May God give you the strength you need to do His work.
daisy,
Thank you for the scripture about prayer and the prayer closet and for sharing about your prayer closet! Appreciate that!
Good that you got to sleep in a little this morning...you've been a busy bee.
Thanks for the Mother's day wishes!
I wish you the very best Mother's day ever, and the same to all Mother's here...and those that care for people like a Mother.
rhody,
Keeping you in prayer too.
I pray that God will deliver you from your agony...and that He will heal you and bless you in ways that you cannot imagine!
I found a few small things at yard sales today...we only went to about 8 of them.
It's early in the season here. During the summer, on a Sat, we may go to 25-45 yard sales in a day.
Found my grandson, Kaden, 2 nice pr of shorts, one pr of pants and one shirt.
I also got a book,for me, called "God at Ground Zero"....stories about things that happened there.
Judy and I had some laughs along the way.
She is struggling with taking care of 2 elderly parents, being a single woman with a drug addicted 21 yr old son who lives at home, big financial stresses, health problems, ect., so she enjoys our time out to get away from all that.
Well, I better get some things done before it's time for Deven's ballgame.
Ok, now I actually will go get some work done. Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
From our pastor's sermon last Sunday:
"Don't forget in the dark what God told you in the light."
Boy is that a keeper! Posted by rhody (Member # 31632) on :
thank you all....for your support and prayers. Boy, sure am glad I found this support site...feels pretty lonely here. I am living with supportive friends, but they cannot take the journey into my head and the struggle I am enduring. THANK you all for the support. I know that Jesus loves us even as we suffer. It all has purpose. I pray for you all, too, that you may be blessed,healed and consoled...
Posted by rhody (Member # 31632) on :
Don't see my last posting...just thanking you all for your loving support. It feels very lonely here. Although my friends I live with are very supportive (they make sure I eat and do the basics and give me lots of hugs) they cannot get inside of me and journey with me in my suffering. I know that Jesus loves us all as we suffer and this has purpose and meaning. May He bless, heal and console you all, my new friends on this site.
Posted by rhody (Member # 31632) on :
oops....now I see both postings!
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Rhody, I am so sorry you are having to go through this crummy mess with lyme disease. We are here for you, and so is God. See, He is already whispering hope into your heart, and hope is so beautiful, it makes you smile even when you are alone in the still of silence.
Thank you for praying for us also.
Rhody if you hit the pencil and paper at the top of your post, it will allow you to delete a post if you need or edit. When you open, there is a delete box to the left upper corner of the page, click on the bitty box and then hit edit post.
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Did you know the woman who created Mother's Day spent the rest of her life protesting the holiday?
Anna Jarvis campaigned to get national recognition for Mother's Day in 1907 after the death of her own mother. However, after the holiday received national recognition and was adopted in 40 other countries, she resented what she saw as the commercialization of her holiday. Anna Jarvis was definitely not happy that Mother's Day was reduced to sending cards and candy. Jarvis spent the rest of her life and money campaigning against the holiday. She ultimately died broke and childless.
Such a hardened woman, Sour person she became. Well I say have a beautiful mothers day weekend and be blessed with the time you spend with your children.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
I just saw where the Christian radio station K LOVE gives away free music to download on iTunes each week.
This week they are giving away the song "Listen to the Sound" by Building 429.
If you want to download this week's free song from K LOVE go to their site and follow the directions for entering the code to redeem on the iTunes store site...
Scroll down just a little and click where it says "Get it free on iTunes" just under where it says FREE SONG on the right.
I tried it and it worked fine. That was one of the songs I planned to buy on iTunes anyways, so it was a nice surprise.
I downloaded some songs today on iTunes, but I had not bought that one yet, so good timing.
I plan to check their site each week to see what the free song is. Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Lymetoo,
I love that quote from your pastor's sermon!
Thanks for sharing it. It has alot of wisdom in it.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
rhody,
I am thankful that you have supportive friends that help you with the basics, make sure you eat and give you lots of hugs!!!
I do totally understand though, about no one else being able to understand the pain and suffering, and the 24/7 struggle.
May God fill you with peace and hope, and wrap you with love.
We will always be here...and God will always be right there at your side every step of the way...He will carry you when you are too weak to walk this journey.
Footprints
One night I had a dream-- I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints, one belonged to me and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way, but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most, you should leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. "When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
...Mary Stevenson
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
MDW,
Thanks for the info about the woman who created Mother's Day.
Thank you also for the Mother's Day wishes. I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day! Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Dekrator ~ Thank you so much for the Klove link for a free song...I didn't know that and like the song. I need some new worship music....I so love 'feeling' close to the Lord. Everything else is good when I know He is with me. (I know because of His Word He never leaves me....but it's so great when I am experiencing His love/peace.)
You sound like a very good Grandma...sitting in the cold watching ballgames in this body doesn't sound like fun. But love....
Thanks for all the songs & poems, thoughts of Jesus.
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
rhody, I'm glad you found this God thought thread, too. Thank you for your prayers.
The prayers from others here have gotten me through some very hard days. I'm thankful for each of you.
Romans 8:35 Who shall ever separate us from Christ's love? Shall suffering and affliction and tribulation? Or calamity and distress? Or persecution or hunger or destitution or peril or sword? 8:37 Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us.
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
MDW - I never thought about how Mother's Day came to be. That was very interesting.
I get to spend Mother's Day with my Mom & Dad tomorrow at my Brother's.....plus he & his wife are making the meal (I just bring the cake... only I don't get to eat any of it). I'm blessed anyway!!
Jehovah Rapha bless you...and all of us... Jehovah = God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob Rapha = mend or to stich up/healer So when God gave us this name for Himself (Ex 15:26), He was explaining that He is the Lord who mends and heals that which is broken and needs mending in us.
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Hope it blesses you too.
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Dkat, have a blessed day with your momma. I love the song you posted. I was reading your post and thinking to myself how in the world do you know this stuff..Jehovah Rapha? would have zoomed right over my head if you had not explained, beautiful, it is.
I was watching a on-line service this eve. very good it was. The stronghold we should have in our life is God. Some of the scriptures was Phillippians 3:7-14 and 4:11-13. Got me to thinking about Matthew 22:37-40 Love God first, above all else, and that we love other people as we love ourselves. Do that and you will fulfill all of Gods requirements.
These two commandments are constantly on my mind. After I watched the program, I got the thump on my forehead, in this service the Pastor said, "It's not what God can do for us, but what we can do for God."
So, I have been reading my bible and studying these Phillippian scriptures and Matthew....and thinking....
More on this later, boy I sure have much to learn.....Oh the beautiful things we can see and learn.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Dad had the procedure, didn't go well. His arteries are closed in his legs and they couldn't put the stents in or do bypass. He'd never make a bypass surgery. Me and my sisters are trying to figure out what next. He's healthy otherwise, it's just a shame at this age for this to happen. He'll be 85. I'm his baby nd looks to me for everything, including he thought after the procedure he would be walking well and I had to tell him about the stents. I hsv neurologist Monday, one day I'm takable, one day so OCD ridden I cant talk and thoughts so illogical and constant, sleep horrendous, I just want to think clear again and feel like me, but then again, so do the majority on this site. Thank for asking, god bless, Cathi
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
lyme in Putnam, I'm so sorry to hear your report and will continue to keep you both in my prayers...paused to pray for you now.
Please come back to post as you are able.
God is a God of miracles...when everything seems impossible, He makes a way!
lyme in Putnam, I'm so sorry to hear the news. My heart goes out to you. I will keep praying for you both.
Close your eyes and you'll see that I'm giving you a big hug.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
To all the mothers and grandmothers and wonderful women here, I wish you a very happy mothers day! I hope you feel loved and appreciated. You are a blessing to everyone around you.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Update on my mom, she is still in the hospital. I didn't get to go see her today but I know that she is well taken care of. She may get to come home tomorrow if she can keep her oxygen levels up and drink some fluids. That would make me happy Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Good Morning Friends.
"This IS the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad" (Psalm 118:24).
Blessed Mother's Day to everyone. Yes, I said everyone (male and female). We can have a "mother's" impact on others giving life, eternal life to others as we share about our beautiful Jesus...planting seeds and watering the Truth into others' lives.
WOW, many posts since I was here last...and that wasn't long ago. We're on page 2 and post #90 something. So....I want to encourage everyone, including me.
Do not feel like you have to respond to each post.
Do not feel like you have to respond to each link.
Do not feel like you have to respond to something...because it is the Lord who minister's to people on God Thought. Yes, He uses the various posts that people write...but it just might be the one line, just a few words, you shared that ministered to someone and not the details of what a song means (like I've been known to do. Ha! )
Please feel free to share what is on your heart as that is what's most important. If that includes saying something about what another person posted, so be it; if not, so be it.
We don't HAVE TO post about every post...you know the same like any other thread on Lymenet.
If God Thought becomes a burden because people feel they have to say something about what EVERYONE else has said...then that defeats the purpose of God Thought.
God Thought is here...so that God's Thoughts of His love and care, His healing power and gentle touch, His peace and joy can become more and more a part of our lives.
OK, so after saying all that...
DKat, You are quite the scholar. So glad you're on God Thought posting for all of us to learn. "Faith comes by hearing and hearing the Word of God" (Romans 10:17) AMEN, build our faith, Lord through us hiding Your Word in our heart.
Dekrator, Appreciate you and your consistent prayers for all of us. We need them and God answers!
MDW, Thank you for sharing about the beginnings of Mother's Day. That was interesting. It was/is such a great idea to honor Mother's...no one could stop that. And although there is commercialism...regardless, there is STILL so much good that comes out of it. I love my sweet momma who is with Jesus for over 30 years now.
LIP, So sorry about your dad and your mind. Boy, I know how that is. May God give you wisdom in what to share with your dad. Is he a believer? Don't you wish you had his mind? Just being silly, a little, keeping it light in a serious subject. Prayers and hugs to you friend.
sammy, Your mom in the hospital, yes, she is being taken care of and hopefully you got some much needed rest. Great if she gets to come home on Mother's Day...however, it is, after all, God's decision. I liked what you shared, "Close your eyes and you'll see that I'm giving you a big hug."
And everyone reading this now, I'm stealing sammy's words, Close your eyes and you'll see that I'm giving you a big hug.
And I'm off and "running" this Mother's Day...
PS, Ooooops too many Graemlins...gotta delete a few. Ha!
I had to change my ending Graemlins to words
Group Hug, Group Hug, Group Hug!!!
Posted by rhody (Member # 31632) on :
Ok all....my true feelings today...I am feeling a bit emotional today. A big part of me feels I will never get better. I feel so unwell and so trapped with this brain fog, it's impossible to imagine getting through this, I have had it so long.
I am deeply grateful for all your prayer and support. There is a part of me, weak as it is now, that is is a fighter and will try to carry on the path to try and get better. God love you all, and especially you who are mothers...Happy Mother's Day. Martin
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Good afternoon friends and Happy Mother's Day!
liP,
So sorry to hear your Dad's procedure didn't go well. May God give you and your Dad peace that He has a plan and will be there for you both.
sammy,
Good to hear your Mom is well taken care of in the hospital and may get home soon.
Thanks for the Mother's day wishes.
rhody,
Thanks for the Mother's day wishes.
I understand about the feeling like you will never get better.
It was 9 months into my lyme Rx when I had the first small glimmer of improvement in pain which is my biggest symptom.
Time is going to pass anyways, so it is better that you have started this journey, since that's the only way out.
God knows that all your suffering is for a reason and He will see you through it.
Will keep praying for you and for everyone here.
My memory isn't real good...not sure if you have tried going gluten free and sugar free yet? It helps me and definitely helped my brain fog.
MDW, Enjoyed reading what you wrote. More for me to think about!
DKat,
Boy, you are one smart cookie! I'm glad you explain things because it would otherwise be over my head.
I feel your pain about not eating the cake! No sugar for me either. I always just watch everyone else eating it.
daisy,
Thanks for all you shared. I'm glad you mentioned about posting what is on your heart...not feeling like you have to respond to all posts and links, ect.
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and it is good to just say a few words or ask for a prayer or what ever.
Thanks for the Mother's day wishes. I liked what you said about giving life....eternal life. That really is the greatest gift of all.
My beautiful grandsons gave be a pretty card today and their smiles filled my heart.
Thinking of everyone today and praying for all who are reading. God Bless!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Sharing the gospel reading from church today:
Luke 24: 13 - 35
13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emma'us, about seven miles from Jerusalem,
14 and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.
15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.
16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.
17 And he said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" And they stood still, looking sad.
18 Then one of them, named Cle'opas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?"
19 And he said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,
20 and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him.
21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened.
22 Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning
23 and did not find his body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.
24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but him they did not see."
25 And he said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!
26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?"
27 And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
28 So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further,
29 but they constrained him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So he went in to stay with them.
30 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them.
31 And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight.
32 They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?"
33 And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them,
34 who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!"
35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
I've wondered why God kept Cleopus & friend from recognizing Jesus. But, isn't it interesting at the beginning of their walk that day they knew Jesus to be a prophet...even though they'd heard he had risen from the dead & and that angels proclaimed Him to be alive! BUT...(wouldn't you love to have been there!!) Jesus made them to understand all the scriptures beginning to end about Himself. Then when blessing & breaking bread their eyes were opened.
Wonder if they understood and knew at that moment the bread as His body?? Wonder how long it took to get back to Jerusalem & how excited they were to tell the others?
Lord, God let your Word burn inside of us...that we can be alive and different knowing You and Your great love for us!!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Good Evening Friends,
It has been a nice Mother's Day for me. The church service was wonderful, including two people becoming baptized. I feel very loved by my family...Oh, I am!!!
I am blessed!
rhody, Thank you for sharing your "true feelings". It is easy for a person to feel like they will never get better, but feelings can be so deceptive. I am getting better. Others, too, are getting better.
I like to think that each day I take my remedies and do what my body (including all of me- physical body, mind, emotions, soul, spirit) needs me to do is one day closer to total healing! That's exciting.
Are you doing/taking anything for the neuro symptoms?
You said it's been a long time...can I ask how long it's been? We are praying for you, God is still healer! We are blessed to know the truth and especially to know Him!
Dekrator, I keep forgetting to mention about "Footprints in the sand". I like that so much. For one thing I love the ocean. We live in Oklahoma but our house is decorated with nautical everywhere. Ha!
My Dad gave me a beautiful necklace, bracelet, and watch with the "Footprints in the sand" picture. Very special to me. It belonged to his wife who died of cancer. I was blessed that he gave it to me (he has six children)!
Anyway, it's been a while since I've read Luke 24. It must have been so exciting to be there. I agree, DKat, WOW imagine what it would have been like.
In verse 31 it says, "And their eyes were opened and they recognized him..."
That is what we need each day. That the Lord would open our eyes to see Him...and that we would walk with Him day by day.
And verse 32. "They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?"
Also that the Holy Spirit would open up the scriptures to us and help us understand as we read the very word of God.
DKat, Beautiful prayer, "Lord, God let your Word burn inside of us...that we can be alive and different knowing You and Your great love for us!!" I say, may that be so for each of us, AMEN!
A healing night's rest to all. Peace.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Dekrator.. It's interesting how many faiths share the same gospel readings. That was our reading today also. Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Good Morning,
What a great week it was last week on God Thought. I was so blessed and encouraged!
Oh, BTW, Lymetoo, I liked your comment way above somewhere...that your pastor shared, "Don't forget in the dark what God told you in the light."
So true!
Well, folks, it's time to start a new God Thought thread for the week...so I'll be working on some thoughts to share...and post those, hopefully, soon.
Have a great day and a great week walking in the light of God's Word.
Posted by rhody (Member # 31632) on :
Hi daisyrib...thx for the support. I have had this for at least 20 years...maybe more. For the neuro, I am taking doxycycline as a beginning protocol. Feeling itchy inside my brain, forehead, and sometimes tingling around the lips. Had some dry heaves yesterday. I am also considering humaworm which seems to be a great product for parasites. One member on this site said it provided a real turn around for his/her treatment. I know this could be a long process, but I am hoping my brain gets a smidgen of relief so I can think more clearly because now every second of the day I am very very spaced out....
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Good Afternoon rhody,
Just saw your post on last week's God Thought or I would have responded sooner.
Oh, wow, you say "20 years...maybe more." So sorry, that's a long time to suffer. I'm praying for you.
I'm going to be sending you a PM (Private Message). Do you know how to open PM messages that you get?
A new God Thought thread was started this week.
To find it go to General Support and look for God Thought with the current date. Usually within the first 5 to 15 posts. There is a new God Thought thread for each week.
Look forward to you joining on the new God Thought thread...also here is the link to make it easy...
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