Be subject to their OWN husbands...

Yep! That is what Ephesians 5:22 says, " Wives, be subject to your own husband, as to the Lord"
Early in Chapter 5 of Ephesians, beginning with verse 1 Paul instructs us to be imitators of Christ as beloved children, for this is a pleasing sacrifice and fragrant aroma unto the Lord.(paraphrased). I am to imitate the Lord, first as a Christian. Second, because I am a Christian, an imitator of Christ, I must be subject to my own husband. When, I am imitating Christ by be subject to my own husband, this pleases the Lord and He looks upon me as His beloved child. Thank You Jesus! It's just like when your child(ren) obey you all day or before others, you look at them as the parent with this smile in adornment! Because You are proud to call him/her your child.
Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. ²And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.


In verse 21, it says we are to "submit to one another out of reverence for Christ!" Because I revere the Name of the Lord and because I acknowledge His as my Lord, I submit to my husband and He, I.


The Lord is most pleased with us when we are FULLY satisfied in the act of obedience laid out in His Word for us! 


Glory be to GOD!

Love Abounds At Home: A Mom's Version of I Corinthians 13

Love Abounds At Home: A Mom's Version of I Corinthians 13

What I have noticed.....

The Lord my God is a Faithful God.

It's been a long two weeks, these past two days. Yes. I realize what I said. I drained and awaiting my relief. Heavy things came my way, these past couple of days, and I think I missed the part about immediately giving it over to the Lord....or did I......Anyway, I am choosing not to share the details, but I will share what I have learned or what has been RE-affirmed in my mind and heart:

1. WE as a people, saved and unsaved, NEED Jesus- not just need Him, but we must get to KNOW Him,        to be OWN by Him, and HELD by Him.

2. If married, we need to make sure WE are covering our marriages and our spouses in prayer, DAILY. If         not married, pray for a Godly husband or wife, who loves Jesus as much or MORE than you do.

3. God is NOT a JOKE and HE WILL NOT BE MOCKED. Don't play, now. If you are His, then there         ought to be some sign (as my Granny would say), as Jesus said there ought to be some fruit- right? Quit         playing.

4. Live graciously or mercifully. Stupidity- well you will have it.

5. KNOW that the enemy is NOT playing either. He is out to DESTROY families and cause DIVISION         amongst believers, causing painful scars that trickle down from generation to generation. The enemy will         never let up on you.

6. SIN HAS NO CONSCIOUS! Don't get caught up! Be PROACTIVE about your walk in the LORD!         Behold your God!

7. My husband and I SPEAK the SAME language! I am so grateful. I don't have to struggle against the             world and my husband in my home, because God has indeed captured both of our hearts and we both           carry His signet.....THANK YOU JESUS!!!!

8. Time is drawing nigh, the NEED seems even Greater, people are getting more crazier as they wander              around LOST.- YOU Christian need to point them to Christ.

Lord You are GREATER than any of our NEEDS! Ahhhh, how at peace we would be, if we saught YOU instead of seeking to meet our needs. You are ALL WE NEED.! You are so so so GOOD to us. In EVERY way, You are GOOD. Oh how I love to call on Your Name!

And those who know your name put their trust in you,
   for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.

Psalm 9:10

Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

Psalm 20:7

On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.
Revelation 19:16

Mercy Trumps Judgment!!!!

My husband and I hearts are broken that yet another soul was lost to the prince of this world. We understand the jubilant praises and cheers that come at the fall of an enemy. Yet our hearts are sadden that now Osama Bin Laden, in his death, testifies that there is indeed a Christ. [Hebrews 9:27 "Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.."] To think that he died on this side to a lie (allah) and woke up on the other side to Thee Truth!

 Knowing that Christ Himself, wishes for no one to see hell. [1 Timothy 2:4-6 "This is good, and pleases God our Savior, ⁴ who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. ⁵ For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, ⁶ who gave himself as a ransom for all people..."] My heart was filled with such sadness. (the same sadness for all those who die and NOT know Him).
 Never did I ONCE think that I would be saddened by the loss of a man, a soul, a heart that was purposed to destroy my counrty, my brothers and sisters in Christ, my life. ---But my sadness comes from the life the time and life that was WASTED! Ours and his!  The judgments and merciless toughts, comments and even prayers that went out to to this guy. This moment, indeed, brings it home for us: We don't want to watch another person die apart from Christ. In this we DO RECALL- that the Lord desires mercy and NOT Judgment![ James 2:13b Mercy triumphs judgment!] If only we...I can get this concept down BEFORE the life is lost!    For those of you who are upset freaking out because I am writing this - tell me how was Bin Laden any different from the Apostle Paul? Paul said, in 1 Timothy 1:13, "though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But  I received mercy  because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, ¹⁴and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the  faith and love that are in Christ Jesus." He says that the Lord judged him faithful just as he does us-[vs 12-I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service]

I think now, I  we have to make a choice: Will we sit down and watch those around us die without knowing Jesus as their Lord and Savior? This is so real and so plain. I don't want to WASTE any moment, any opportunity, any LIFE! I can think of many, in which I have JUDGED instead of showing mercy. And therefore, did not share the gospel of truth. It hurts to think about it- but I pray and ask the Lord to forgive me and to stir someone esle's heart to witness to them wherever they are today. How can anyone be moved to partake in the fellowship with Christ when there is no [offering of]fellowship?
So, in the same way, the Lord has still shown me mercy that I may continue to make His love and purpose known.
Praise Him that His mercies are new and available to me (and YOU) every morning [Lamentations 3]

But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, ⁵he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, ⁶whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

Titus 3:4-6 (italics added)

keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. ²²And have mercy on those who doubt; ²³save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.

Jude 1:21-23(italis,underlines added)

That's How i roll...at least how I want to roll

The Lord is so Good to Me! The thing that gets me is that HE KNOWS I DON'T DESERVE HIS GOODNESS. Yet He showers me with His Unfailing Love. What a God I serve. Sometimes, I can get caught up on 'poor ole me' but if HE doesn't why should I? He doesn't codemn me (romans 8) neither does He keep His love from me (Romans 8:31-35)

Sitting back and blessing Him!

Sitting out here in the somewhat fresh Georgia air. Actually, I take that back gun-smoke fills the air as I listen to the tanks firing in the distance. Still, the air is crisp and yet I am comfortable in a lite jacket. As I look into the night's starfilled sky, I cannot help but to think of God and all His Glory. He put them all there and He alone, is able to call them by name. One by one. It's an awesome thing.  All is quiet, except for the sound of the car engines as they pass by our street.Oh yeah and the rustling of leaves as the wind blows. Today was and still is a good day. The Lord met me this morning as I rose. He also, met me in the Follow Me Chapel sanctuary at PWOC. He even said, "Hey, I see You!" when I my class was ending, through a sweet lady by the name of 'Sarah'. I love the Lord. He is so good to me. He answers my unspoken questions and tends to me even when.... Today, my body attempted to take a nap. But my mind would not allow it. (Don't you just hate that!) Once my husband arrived home, I was compelled once more and again, to send something to a friend. So, I hopped up and was on my way. It feels good to obey the Lord! After I arrived home, I realized that the item I had purchased was actually ten bucks cheaper than the clearance price that was tagged on it.
I love the Lord. He is good to me and I sooooo sooooo don't deserve it! I am blessed. I even have a dog. I don't think dogs were meant for pets. Anyway, I was distracted as my dog stuck her nose through the screen door and sniffed. As if to say, "hey, I know you're out there." As I was saying, I am blessed. I know the Lord loves me. He is awesome in every way. He calls me friend. I call Him Master Friend.
I worship Him with my heart and in truth because that is what He requires of me, not only that, but because He deserves it! And His Word- OMG! It is so fitting and good for me! It is breath and food to me. You wanna taste? Here, I scoop some up for you, now lean over and open wide, "Taste, and see that the Lord is Good and His mercy endures forever." Psalm 100:5
Well, as I think about what my bedroom and my bathroom looks like all the piles of laundry (clean and dirty) I have a smile on my heart and a yet praise in my spirit!  I will bless the Lord at all times and His praise shall continually be in my mouth-Psalm 34:1

I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!
Deutoronomy 32:3

Ten Practical Things to Pray over your child(ren)

Ten Things to Pray for Your Children

1. Soften their hearts, Lord, that they might be drawn to You and towards the things that please You.
2. Bring them to an early, saving knowledge of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
3. Help them love people and also help them not to resent their parents’ love of people.
4. Give my daughter a loving husband who will love and cherish her all the days of her life. Be with this boy as he grows. Guard him and protect him. Help him to grow into a man of God.
5. Give my daughter good and kind boyfriends who will treat her well and teach her about relationships. Be with them now as they make early choices in their young lives. Help my son be a good boyfriend.
6. Provide a loving wife for my son, Lord. May she love and honor him all her days. Be with her, guard her, and protect her from all harm.
7. Protect my children, Lord, from the mistakes I make.
8. Give them a gentle spirit.
9. Protect my children from harmful people.
10. Protect my children from harmful spirits.