WOW, it's only a few days till I fly out of Spokane to Asheville! It will be great to see my friends and church family again.
The final details of the missions trip are happening... like what to pack ~ I have purchased a few items for a couple children at an orphanage. Plus there is excess cash from the generous sponsors, so that will go part for my ticket back to Asheville, and part to the orphanage as well.
The Lord has been very generous this summer. He has lead me from place to place, and I have only 'known' each step as the previous was ending. :) I believe He has been teaching me more about walking by 'faith' and not by sight. As if I were in a car at night, and could only see as far as the headlights, but KNOWING there was more road beyond the headlights, and as I progressed, so did the light from the headlights. It has been a growing time.
As I wrote about previously, I was invited to a bible study with the Sons of God Motorcycle club. It was one of the BEST Bible studies I have ever experienced. Perhaps, since the Lord has been telling me all summer to "dig deeper into His word" and my prayers have been that I would understand His teachings, I don't know the whys, just that it was great. I read from John 18, and so much MORE was revealed to me. Daily He reveals more to me as I seek HIM in ALL I do.
The job the Lord provided has allowed me to minister to at least 3 people that I am aware of. Have developed a relationship with, where I speak openly and they receive His word as He speaks through me. (it is SO cool to hear His words coming out of my mouth!! as HE speaks to others of His grace and mercy and salvation from this world and the PEACE He gives so freely) AMEN... how BLESSED I am.
Lately, the lesson for me is: to EXERCISE my body as well as my faith!! haha, go figure! If ya don't like what ya see, go exercise, DO SOMETHING... ook, ok... AND if I want MY FAITH to grow, I have to 'GO DO SOMETHING', I have to 'exercise it', not sit and whine and do nothing. He can not accomplish HIS goals if I do not 'move' and allow Him to work in my life.
Also, I've been REMINDED of just WHO I AM IN HIM... amen!
1Jo 4:4 NKJV - You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
Psa 27:1 ESV - Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
WOW... He is ALIVE in me! get hold of this and do not walk defeated!! AMEN.
I love learning more and more of my Lord. Who He is and His character. He is a kind, loving, gentle Lord during this time of grace. The time in which the unsaved have an opportunity to ACCEPT His free gift of life everlasting WITH HIM. If the free gift is not accepted, then that person will have life everlasting withOUT Him. I can not imagine a life without the Lord in it. Yes, I sin, I fall far from His perfection and grace, yet He loves me, and when I REPENT of my sin (whether in thought or deed) He is faithful to forgive me. He NEVER breaks His Word. What the Bible says, it says. It does not change, nor does HE.
He is trustworthy. :) Something I have not experienced a lot of in my lifetime. SO~ it is HIS love that has given me a heart 'to go' to Guatemala and serve the little orphan children there.
Jam 1:22 ESV - But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.Those that have sponsored, have also been DOERS...by the doing of sponsorship, it is possible for me 'to go' in His name as a representative for those that have sponsored. THANK YOU for making this a reality.
Gen 28:3 NKJV - "May God Almighty bless you, And make you fruitful and multiply you, That you may be an assembly of peoples;
Please continue to pray for me, for travel mercies, and that I will keep my eyes on Him and run a good race and not grow weary.
Hbr 12:1 NKJV - Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares [us], and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
2Ti 4:22 NKJV - The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
in Him; Kim
2Ti 4:5 NKJV - But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
update on digging deeper
Digging deeper~ this has been what the Lord has been pressing upon me since I arrived in ID. He is so faithful to provide, if we will only take that step in faith.
I have been watching Joyce Meyer in the mornings, (M-F) Wonderful teachings dealing with me through His word. ha, and He sure does deal with me too!
Acouple weeks ago, I rode my motorcycle to church, upon entering the church, I noticed a bike club, so I approached them and inquired about riding together, being we were of like mind and believers. They had the chaplain give me his card. Last Sunday after church, I called him and he told me that they had a bible study each Tues. His wife emailed me. What a friendly loving person! She gave me the address and I googled it. Well, for those of you who know me, I dont follow directions to well. I tried to take a 'short cut' to get to the next main intersection. (How many of us try to take 'short cuts' in life??) Not knowing my way around to well, I didn't know if my 'intersection' was before or after the turn going to the bible study!! ha, so I called 'Sonshine' explaining where I was, and had I gone to far? She repeats, your at such and such street? I replied, 'yes' she asked what I was driving, I told her... she says is there a grey honda behind you? ha, YES, she says, they are in the car BEHIND IT!!! ISN'T GODS TIMING AMAZING!! So, she told me where to turn, I did, and allowed them to PASS me, so I could FOLLOW them to the bible study! how cool is that!! THANK YOU LORD. See, HE DOES provide, just at the RIGHT moment... not to early, not to late! HE KNEW I WOULD TRY TO TAKE THAT SHORT CUT! and provided a way for me NOT TO BE LOST but get to the bible study at exactly 7pm, AND not walk in alone! AMEN
Sonshine had previously emailed me what they were studying.. John 18. With the following questions:
1. what title would you give this chapter?
2. what is your favorite verse?
3. Why is it your favorite verse?
4. your least favorite verse?
5. Why is it your least favorite verse?
6. How God spoke to me in the chapter?
7. What is He trying to say to us?
There were approx 20 people at the bible study. We opened in prayer, then EACH person answered number 1- if they didn't want to, they did not, but 'passed'
We went around the room with EACH QUESTION. It was AWESOME to hear how God was speaking to EACH person, and amazing at how similiarly we answered or not! haha, very cool indeed.
The entire chapter is such an example in different ways.
I've read this book, chapter countless times. and I NEVER retained or caught attention to this verse.
Jhn 18:6 NKJV - Now when He said to them, "I am [He]," they drew back and fell to the ground.
Imagine that, all Jesus said was "I am HE" and at the MENTION of HIS NAME they fell to the ground.
LOL< imagine how that personally affected them. they could not deny it had happened.
Read this chapter, answer these questions. Let me know how it impacted you. I've got to get ready for work, so must close for now.
God bless each of you as you go about His business today.
In Him,
Kim
I have been watching Joyce Meyer in the mornings, (M-F) Wonderful teachings dealing with me through His word. ha, and He sure does deal with me too!
Acouple weeks ago, I rode my motorcycle to church, upon entering the church, I noticed a bike club, so I approached them and inquired about riding together, being we were of like mind and believers. They had the chaplain give me his card. Last Sunday after church, I called him and he told me that they had a bible study each Tues. His wife emailed me. What a friendly loving person! She gave me the address and I googled it. Well, for those of you who know me, I dont follow directions to well. I tried to take a 'short cut' to get to the next main intersection. (How many of us try to take 'short cuts' in life??) Not knowing my way around to well, I didn't know if my 'intersection' was before or after the turn going to the bible study!! ha, so I called 'Sonshine' explaining where I was, and had I gone to far? She repeats, your at such and such street? I replied, 'yes' she asked what I was driving, I told her... she says is there a grey honda behind you? ha, YES, she says, they are in the car BEHIND IT!!! ISN'T GODS TIMING AMAZING!! So, she told me where to turn, I did, and allowed them to PASS me, so I could FOLLOW them to the bible study! how cool is that!! THANK YOU LORD. See, HE DOES provide, just at the RIGHT moment... not to early, not to late! HE KNEW I WOULD TRY TO TAKE THAT SHORT CUT! and provided a way for me NOT TO BE LOST but get to the bible study at exactly 7pm, AND not walk in alone! AMEN
Sonshine had previously emailed me what they were studying.. John 18. With the following questions:
1. what title would you give this chapter?
2. what is your favorite verse?
3. Why is it your favorite verse?
4. your least favorite verse?
5. Why is it your least favorite verse?
6. How God spoke to me in the chapter?
7. What is He trying to say to us?
There were approx 20 people at the bible study. We opened in prayer, then EACH person answered number 1- if they didn't want to, they did not, but 'passed'
We went around the room with EACH QUESTION. It was AWESOME to hear how God was speaking to EACH person, and amazing at how similiarly we answered or not! haha, very cool indeed.
The entire chapter is such an example in different ways.
I've read this book, chapter countless times. and I NEVER retained or caught attention to this verse.
Jhn 18:6 NKJV - Now when He said to them, "I am [He]," they drew back and fell to the ground.
Imagine that, all Jesus said was "I am HE" and at the MENTION of HIS NAME they fell to the ground.
LOL< imagine how that personally affected them. they could not deny it had happened.
Read this chapter, answer these questions. Let me know how it impacted you. I've got to get ready for work, so must close for now.
God bless each of you as you go about His business today.
In Him,
Kim
Thursday, July 14, 2011
the time draws near
the time draws near and I will be returning to N.C.
It is amazing how quickly the time has gone by. I will arrive in N.C. on the 4th... fly to Guatemala on the 8th!! return from there on the 15th, then leave N.C. for ID on the 24th.
For so many months now, I have looked to "Aug", and not beyond that. I have considered the future, and its possiblities. I love working with the elderly, those with forms of dementia and Alzheimers. I've been praying to see if perhaps I should open a type of elderly day-care or a 'live in home' for the elderly. A live in home for example is a small home that can comfortably house 4-6 elderly instead of a facility to care for their needs. The 'home' would provide nursing care for meds and daily needs. While I could do the activities and outings etc with them and over all provide them with a loving home environment.
Will you join me in this prayer seeking His will and to open doors where I just don't see any. Thank you.
Also; it has been in my mind, that IF the Lord calls me to more missions work, that I am open to that also. My desire is to serve others, therefore, serving Him, allowing Him to work in and through my life for His good purpose.
I've really been getting some leasons about pride... yes that ugly thing that dwells in me. I am constantly rebuking it and keeping 'silent' when my mouth wants to SPEAK... you know what I mean?
Humility and meekness is strength under comtrol. I KNOW He lives within me, I KNOW He knows what is best, and if I am FOLLOWING Him, (not trying to lead the Lord) Then I CAN rest in Him and Trust Him in ALL things, even when I don't like the 'things' that are present in my life,,, what ever that maybe. I do not have to PROVE that I am right. ha, ya know, sometimes I have absolutely believed with ALL that I am, that I was RIGHT and stood my ground until the very moment I was PROVED WRONG!!! UGGGHHHH! has anyone else ever had that very humbling experience? I would prefer not to have it again... LOL Let me keep silent and allow the Lord to show the truth of the matter.
'Mouse the Cat',
Mouse is the neighbors cat, but has decided to hang out with me ALL THE TIME that I am home. Which is cool with me. Mouse is now spending the night and sleeping with me. I've been giving Mouse dry dog food that was already here and for the past few days I've been thinking 'I should go buy her some 'cat food' and a littler box. But put it off due to finances. Well, this morning as I am leaving for work, I TRIP over a 5 lb bag of CAT FOOD that someone had left on my porch! PRAISE GOD. I started crying. What an AWESOME LOVING GOD we have. He cares about and provides for the smallest of things. Mous the cat was happy to have cat food and is now sleeping once again on the soft covers of my bed. :) THANK YOU LORD for ALL you do in my life, whether I see the good in it or not. AMEN.
It is amazing how quickly the time has gone by. I will arrive in N.C. on the 4th... fly to Guatemala on the 8th!! return from there on the 15th, then leave N.C. for ID on the 24th.
For so many months now, I have looked to "Aug", and not beyond that. I have considered the future, and its possiblities. I love working with the elderly, those with forms of dementia and Alzheimers. I've been praying to see if perhaps I should open a type of elderly day-care or a 'live in home' for the elderly. A live in home for example is a small home that can comfortably house 4-6 elderly instead of a facility to care for their needs. The 'home' would provide nursing care for meds and daily needs. While I could do the activities and outings etc with them and over all provide them with a loving home environment.
Will you join me in this prayer seeking His will and to open doors where I just don't see any. Thank you.
Also; it has been in my mind, that IF the Lord calls me to more missions work, that I am open to that also. My desire is to serve others, therefore, serving Him, allowing Him to work in and through my life for His good purpose.
I've really been getting some leasons about pride... yes that ugly thing that dwells in me. I am constantly rebuking it and keeping 'silent' when my mouth wants to SPEAK... you know what I mean?
Humility and meekness is strength under comtrol. I KNOW He lives within me, I KNOW He knows what is best, and if I am FOLLOWING Him, (not trying to lead the Lord) Then I CAN rest in Him and Trust Him in ALL things, even when I don't like the 'things' that are present in my life,,, what ever that maybe. I do not have to PROVE that I am right. ha, ya know, sometimes I have absolutely believed with ALL that I am, that I was RIGHT and stood my ground until the very moment I was PROVED WRONG!!! UGGGHHHH! has anyone else ever had that very humbling experience? I would prefer not to have it again... LOL Let me keep silent and allow the Lord to show the truth of the matter.
'Mouse the Cat',
Mouse is the neighbors cat, but has decided to hang out with me ALL THE TIME that I am home. Which is cool with me. Mouse is now spending the night and sleeping with me. I've been giving Mouse dry dog food that was already here and for the past few days I've been thinking 'I should go buy her some 'cat food' and a littler box. But put it off due to finances. Well, this morning as I am leaving for work, I TRIP over a 5 lb bag of CAT FOOD that someone had left on my porch! PRAISE GOD. I started crying. What an AWESOME LOVING GOD we have. He cares about and provides for the smallest of things. Mous the cat was happy to have cat food and is now sleeping once again on the soft covers of my bed. :) THANK YOU LORD for ALL you do in my life, whether I see the good in it or not. AMEN.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
blessings
Finally it begins to warm up in Idaho. I've planted some yellow crook neck squash and zuchini in pots.. also two tomato plants. So far they are doing pretty well. It feels good to be still, seeking Him, finding Him, spending time with Him, listening to Him.
Last Saturday was a Ladies bruncheon at church. I met some more women. One inparticular. She is a true widow AND an inspiration to me. She is un-asumming, loving the Lord in meekness.
She tells of her stroke, heart surgeries, coma, loss of memory, and finally loss of her husband of 46 years, (maybe 47 can't recall). She talks about the lonliness and so she got a little brown puppy, Coco, who is now 7 years old.
She tells me of going to Curves every morning, walking every afternoon with Coco, for aprox 2 miles. She told me she has lost over 100 lbs this past year. the Dr told her that she needed heart surgery, but the specialist would not do the surgery, he told her to go get her affairs in order, she had 6 months to live. That promted her to begin to change her eating habits, and exercise also.
This lady is such a blessing to know. By her being true to God, seeking Him, acknowledging Him as her source of healing. Yes, the Dr's can no longer find anything wrong with her heart. Her diabetes is gone, and so is her high blood pressure. I thought I was going to spend time with her, so she would 'feel' better. HA, not so. I spend time with her, and "I" feel better. She encourages me, and inspires me.
Interesting how the Lord brings people into our lives that touch us so deeply. I continue to be amazed at how comfortable I am here in Idaho. The church has reached out to me and I feel welcome. But, the lesson is this; "I" had to take the step out, go to the church, actively 'choose' to participate and get to know people. It is an act of 'moving' forward, taking a step, ha, another one, out of my comfort zone. but, why should it be uncomfortable?? These are brothers and sisters in the Lord, or others SEEKING to know the Lord.
I am very exciting to be coming back to NC soon and seeing everyone! I can't believe 8 months has passed since I first started this blog and preparing 'to go' to Guatemala. How the Lord has worked in my life, my mind, and soul. I am so thankful for the closer walk I have with Him now. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters in the Lord that have been so supportive and also lifting me up in prayer.
I am continuing to learn about obidience and the concisquences of DIS-obiedience. The stirring of the Lords anger. I just finished reading Joshua, and am now about mid way through the third chapter of Judges...WOW... The Lords anger was stirred up HOT against them!!! EEEKKK
Jdg 3:4 NKJV - And they were [left, that He might] test Israel by them, to know whether they would obey the commandments of the LORD, which He had commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses.
Jdg 3:5 NKJV - Thus the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites.
Jdg 3:6 NKJV - And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their sons; and they served their gods.Jdg 3:7 NKJV - So the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. They forgot the LORD their God, and served the Baals and Asherahs.
Jdg 3:8 NKJV - Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He sold them into the hand of Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia; and the children of Israel served Cushan-Rishathaim eight years.
God gives us commandments so that we will have a better life, not to 'take things away', but rather to teach us to love, to know Him.
The children of Israel disobeyed God and did evil in His sight. They suffered the consequences of God's 'hot anger' against them. but the good news follows:
Jdg 3:9 NKJV - When the children of Israel cried out to the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer for the children of Israel, who delivered them: Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.
Jdg 3:10 NKJV - The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the LORD delivered Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed over Cushan-Rishathaim.
Jdg 3:11 NKJV - So the land had rest for forty years. Then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
So, God then had mercy on Israel, He loves them, desired they would be obidient to Him. That they would CHOOSE to be obidient. God disiplines those He loves, just as we disipline our children. It is out of love we correct them and hopefully turn them in the right direction, away from harmful situations or things.
Follow the Lord, Be blessed in His precense; Amen,
Deu 31:6 NKJV - "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He [is] the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."
Last Saturday was a Ladies bruncheon at church. I met some more women. One inparticular. She is a true widow AND an inspiration to me. She is un-asumming, loving the Lord in meekness.
She tells of her stroke, heart surgeries, coma, loss of memory, and finally loss of her husband of 46 years, (maybe 47 can't recall). She talks about the lonliness and so she got a little brown puppy, Coco, who is now 7 years old.
She tells me of going to Curves every morning, walking every afternoon with Coco, for aprox 2 miles. She told me she has lost over 100 lbs this past year. the Dr told her that she needed heart surgery, but the specialist would not do the surgery, he told her to go get her affairs in order, she had 6 months to live. That promted her to begin to change her eating habits, and exercise also.
This lady is such a blessing to know. By her being true to God, seeking Him, acknowledging Him as her source of healing. Yes, the Dr's can no longer find anything wrong with her heart. Her diabetes is gone, and so is her high blood pressure. I thought I was going to spend time with her, so she would 'feel' better. HA, not so. I spend time with her, and "I" feel better. She encourages me, and inspires me.
Interesting how the Lord brings people into our lives that touch us so deeply. I continue to be amazed at how comfortable I am here in Idaho. The church has reached out to me and I feel welcome. But, the lesson is this; "I" had to take the step out, go to the church, actively 'choose' to participate and get to know people. It is an act of 'moving' forward, taking a step, ha, another one, out of my comfort zone. but, why should it be uncomfortable?? These are brothers and sisters in the Lord, or others SEEKING to know the Lord.
I am very exciting to be coming back to NC soon and seeing everyone! I can't believe 8 months has passed since I first started this blog and preparing 'to go' to Guatemala. How the Lord has worked in my life, my mind, and soul. I am so thankful for the closer walk I have with Him now. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters in the Lord that have been so supportive and also lifting me up in prayer.
I am continuing to learn about obidience and the concisquences of DIS-obiedience. The stirring of the Lords anger. I just finished reading Joshua, and am now about mid way through the third chapter of Judges...WOW... The Lords anger was stirred up HOT against them!!! EEEKKK
Jdg 3:4 NKJV - And they were [left, that He might] test Israel by them, to know whether they would obey the commandments of the LORD, which He had commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses.
Jdg 3:5 NKJV - Thus the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites.
Jdg 3:6 NKJV - And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their sons; and they served their gods.Jdg 3:7 NKJV - So the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. They forgot the LORD their God, and served the Baals and Asherahs.
Jdg 3:8 NKJV - Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He sold them into the hand of Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia; and the children of Israel served Cushan-Rishathaim eight years.
God gives us commandments so that we will have a better life, not to 'take things away', but rather to teach us to love, to know Him.
The children of Israel disobeyed God and did evil in His sight. They suffered the consequences of God's 'hot anger' against them. but the good news follows:
Jdg 3:9 NKJV - When the children of Israel cried out to the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer for the children of Israel, who delivered them: Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.
Jdg 3:10 NKJV - The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the LORD delivered Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed over Cushan-Rishathaim.
Jdg 3:11 NKJV - So the land had rest for forty years. Then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
So, God then had mercy on Israel, He loves them, desired they would be obidient to Him. That they would CHOOSE to be obidient. God disiplines those He loves, just as we disipline our children. It is out of love we correct them and hopefully turn them in the right direction, away from harmful situations or things.
Follow the Lord, Be blessed in His precense; Amen,
Deu 31:6 NKJV - "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He [is] the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."
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