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Wednesday, 21 October 2009
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Wow this week has flown..Seems to me that there hasn't been enough time to relax this week. many people I have visited have been sick,either flu or viral infections. I have been silly putting myself at risk as I haven't had my flu jab yet, scheduled for tomorrow..
I have another busy day tomorrow Today seemed to drag a little today, sign of tiredness I guess. I visited one of my ladies as she was under the weather, listened & prayed. Whilst there another one of my ladies came by. Went to a few shops with her afterwards, whilst walking downwards to meet my Mum. Her face hit the ground when she saw us. She hates that I spend time with particular said lady, jealousy is an awful thing. Then went on to have a bit of time with her, she constantly moaned..
Was good to spend time with J & J after school, they always brighten my day. They made me laugh. They said they would turn off the Wii & tv & find something else to do after declaring that my brother & I didn't have game consoles or watch much tv. Well turning off the game & tv lasted all of five minutes. Crazy huh ..
I am ready for the weekend ! I aim to have some ME time. Will probably not happen as when I am home, people come around. Not that I mind of course, though it is nice to have a long soak & a good read..
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Blessings xx
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
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This week I have really felt God at work in my life..
I shared bible stories with a girl that claims to be a devout Muslim, her name is Reda, she is the daughter of a family I visit. I was praying for God's wisdom whilst reading the bible with her, it was a wonderful experience. She was amazed that God is always with us & that we don't have to pray a set number of times per day. If He is always with us then He is always available to listen to us at any time & bless us with His love & wisdom..
Muzmmal & I went again to our class. We had both lost weight, I lost 2kg. It is truly a positive for both of us as we both struggle to lose. The class is in connection to The British heart foundation. The recipes are good & the advice is good too. I was honest about my weight battle. Mummal was praising me for my help to her & her family, all God's work not mine. I feel so positive & refreshed. God is amazing..Amen
I love waterfalls. I always thought Arizona/Utah was mostly red rock, this is like an oasis in amongst those wonderful red rocks. I used to dream of going there someday since I saw a film years ago called "Raising Arizona".
Zion ( Awesome )
Moab (Biblical name, Ruth was a Moab) Utah
http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/utah/moa b
Brazilian sunset
Brazilian beach
Malaysia
Vietnam
If there was any question of God's creation, then these wonderful nature pics would make you appreciate how amazing He is & would be even more amazed by His creation..
How have you been inspired this week, & did u feel God at work ?
Of course He always is, but we don't always see it or give Him the credit..
Ps..My brother has gone back to his other girlfriend, the one with the children. I have decided to let him get on with it. I will of course pray for him, but will have no contact. I don't need the stress. He called my other brother & asked him to tell me not to tell the present one about the latter one if she calls & asks me. I hate that he asks me to lie for him, I won't of course. I was at our ladies prayer meeting last night & gave him up to prayer ..
James 5.. 13Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.17Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, 20remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
Wednesday, 07 October 2009
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This has been a productive & difficult week thus far..
I enjoyed the conference on saturday, also a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my sisters in Christ.
I came back saturday evening to have some quiet time. My ex was staying over & my younger brother was up ( I told my ex not to bring him back as he had not asked to stay over & wets the bed when drunk) so I knew it wouldn't be quiet when they got back.
I was still up at 2am when my brothers & ex came back form their evening out. Merry & drunk. They were ok mostly, though my younger brother was certainly the worst for wear. I said he couldn't stay, my words fell on deaf ears. We all ended up having an heart to heart & feelings were aired. My younger sibling went to the toilet at 3.30 before we all went to bed. I got up with them as they were leaving at 7am. Youngest had done his party trick on my comfy & favourite sober. I went back to bed when he uttered the sorry word, crying in frustration & left them to deal with it. I prayed & prayed for my heart not to be hardened. I couldn't sleep so I got up to the mess, they had just put the cushions outside & put a towel over the sofa. The smell was awful. It took me ages to try to get it clean. I have told him not to come again as I have had enough, he has ruined so many mattresses whilst living with me over many years. My older brother has backed my decision & refuses to have him at his house as he has created problems at theirs & he knows I am not up to dealing with his antics.He says our brother knows I am often ill & not up to him making my life harder. I know it seems harsh..
I didn't go to church this sunday as I hadn't slept. I spent the day cleaning & resting. Monday was "ladies curry nite", it was a lovely afternoon cooking & sharing in the evening. We ate & chatted together. This occasion is a wonderful opportunity to share the gospel with our muslim friends..
Yesterday Muzmmal & I went to a dietary class. It was very different to other classes. It is government run so it is free. We didn't feel pressured at all. The guy who runs it is a trained chef & knows his stuff. He gave us lovely cookbooks & files to add our weekly progress & weekly recipes. We have also signed up for a free exercise class aimed at the 55's & over. We younger but both suffer from arthritis & I have the fibro-myalgia etc. so it will suit us both.
Don't laugh, but the class is called chair aerobics . I have failed to see the serious side as I envisioned us both in that class, the older ones will probably run rings round us, literally ;)
I have my niece & nephew after school today & will spend the evening there.
Tomorrow I have an appointment with women s counseling for the emotional side of my illness. I am nervous ,yet determined about it. I have awful mood swings, it's bad enough being hormonal. I had a full hysterectomy about 12 years ago of which threw straight into the change, though I started it at 32 really. Life I know has been tough on those close to me, so I am happy to take the psychotherapy course..
Hope you all have a good week walking with the Lord & enjoy grace..
Please pray for me as I deal with my non-christian family. I respect people not being christian, but my family can be hard on me. They take advantage at times & make me feel guilty. I love them, but they are often difficult to deal with. I am so confused at times as I know I shouldn't feel guilty, yet it's hard not to..
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. [a]2 I will say [b] of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust."Psalm 91
Blessings xx
Sunday, 04 October 2009
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Been a busy week mostly. Met up & caught up with people. Friday was a funny day. Went to the Doctors for another steroid injection & to use my time up outdoors I thought I would take the opportunity to catch up with several people on the next street. I called at three homes & no-one was home, so that was not productive. My weeks seem to be busy week in week out with catching up & meeting & developing & affirming relationships.
I had a good day at a christian ladies conference, Shazia & Judith ( beloved sisters in Christ) & Myself. It was called "woman to woman: giving biblical help".We spent the day in prayer,worship & chose seminars to sit in. The whole thing went well. We listened to speakers & had a period in a group discussion. Shazia & myself chose "Getting practical-How to show you care" & Judith chose the "Recovering from addictive behaviors". I was torn between both & thought the "addictions" one would have been the better option afterwards. Judith kindly took notes for me as I couldn't write. However when the women reformed in the main hall, a young lady spoke about "Addictive behavior". It was very interesting. She told her testimony, it was heartbreaking to hear the story of one so young, it was wonderful to hear how Christ had turned her life around. He had gotten pregnant,married,suffered abuse & was forced into divorce & lost her son. Many women are still in that situation today, through our prayers & listening we can make a difference.
But for Grace,Love & peace placed in our hearts by our Savior we would be in a terrible dark place. He brings us through the wilderness & into that glorious light. "Jesus is the Light of the World".
My garden is looking better, due to kind friends giving up their time to help. Be nice to spend time pottering. Thanks guys xx
Happy Weeeekend Saturday, 26 September 2009
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Autumn Glory
These are pics that I took in 2007 at Taquamenon Falls. It was a wonderful experience. I am grateful to my dear friends for taking me to see them. I so loved the colours..
I didn't take these obviously, but they are so awesome. What is so awe-inspiring is that God created a wonderful world, were we or were we not blessed ?
My hand is driving crazy, yet the needles are keeping them in use. It was said that I should stop. I disagree, I think use the or lose them. If the Lord intends me to go to Pakistan, then He will keep my hands knitting to provide. He is the Provider. I have given up crotchet, patchwork for the time being though. I will need surgery, luckily it will be a local not a general anesthetic as I would not willing go through surgery.
I went to a Macmillan coffee morning this am.It was a fund-raising event.Those nurses work so hard & are essential to cancer care. When my dear friend was terminally ill they wore so supportive to her & us. It was nice to be involved & give something back. We take so much for granted, especially people.
Have a luvly weekend XX
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
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I just luv RayRays layouts..
I stole this from one of my Mum's Bulgaria holiday pics..
Nice cart..
I am yet again feeling Blessed..
I was in a friends house on Tuesday. It was a nice party. I was dressed in Shilwa Kameez. One friend asked why I didn't become a Muslim ? She said that women are protected in Islam. I was baffled, I have shared gospel conversations with her & expressed my views. I felt hurt yet mostly I felt sad for her. I did not remind her of her confessions of her husbands beatings & how women suffered in Islam etc., after all it wasn't the time or place. I am painfully aware that abuse happens in all religions/cultures. Men are told to beat the women in Islam, men are to honour their wives in the Bible. I love my ministry, but I am i feel being guided to share the Gospel & pray for & with the women I visit, not by being tactless or respectful. After all God tells us to love our neighbours. Prayer is probably as far as my ministry will go, I am not a prophet, just a woman that follows Christ. Listening & empathy are relevant, not bible-bashing or preaching I am also aware of two phrases ; He who cast the first stone & people who live in glass houses.
I feel blessed because I came to live with my past abuse & to forgive my abusers.This is all thanks to my Father, in whom I found peace & salvation. I will speak to the Muslim friend & remind her of the "free will" that Christ gives us. I know that she too is free to choose & will be respectful. We can't force the Gospel on people, then it would become religion. Truth is freedom. Force is slavery..
Monday, 21 September 2009
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Happy Birthday Pippi Dogg .. 9 today
Thursday, 17 September 2009
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I am such an animal lover, but they are so easy to love. Loving people is harder, sometimes impossible..
The Lord reminds me each & every day that no matter how hard it is to love them, He loves me & I am not the easiest to love & in the past I was even more so. He commands me to love others as He loves me.Boy can that be a tough call at times. It's especially hard to love those to who are unloving. Then He reminds me, it's tough to love me at times but He does anyway. Unconditionally..
What a wonderful world it would be if we could all love others unconditionally as He loves us..
God created a world where we could live together in harmony. Man wrecked that plan..
The comforting thought is, that one day we will live in a world without sin. A world without worry. A world where the lion & the lamb can live together in harmony. The new world will be called Heaven. How do we get there, by trusting God to lead us. Not by good works, but by Faith..Aw these have to be some of the cutest pics of animals ever ..
If only man could live like this, in harmony, no threats, no fear..
Lying together,safe & warm..
Different race,culture,in harmony as Abba intended..
Animals,nature & man together..The kids dressed my dog up on christmas day. She didn't mind as she enjoyed the attention & she lets them do anything with her. She is uncomfortable in winter so I put a coat on her.She won't go out if it's too cold & wet without one..
These cats may be cute, but they will never have freedom outdoors.Cold in winter & sun-burned in summer.My mum would probably like me to have one as she complains constantly about Dylan's white hairs..
I really love animals but I am amazed how some people treat their animals..
I watched a program recently about people keeping monkeys as their children, the title was ; " My monkey baby". It was awful..There was one scene where they showed a baby to it natural mother, it cried & it was heart wrenching.I sobbed my heart out for that poor animal..
Cute, but these babies were so young & needed their mums.
That's my opinion. What do you think,should we agree or disagree with those that choose to keep these babies as human baby substitutes ?
I like zoos & animal reserves/parks. Not for our amusement, but to help the species thrive & put them back into their environments. These poor monkeys were bred to be wild animals,not baby substitutes..Ok rant over..
So good nite & may God bless you with clean hearts, peace,joy & love..
Angelina
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