Good morning my blogging friends........as I was doing my devotion this morning....I was kinda thinking it went along with yesterdays post........
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
KJV : Proverbs 14:29
I think this is where patience steps in....I know in my life....I have a very short fuse especially when it comes to my immediately family. I bite my tongue with others and then explode when I have had enough. I know God doesn't want us to act or react in this manner.
Commentary
The development of a slow fuse is a not a mark of lethargy, but of wisdom. Fools fly off the handle easily and confirm their folly.
In the Bible, the most foolish person of all is one who denies the reality of God the Father: "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God' " (Ps. 14:1; 53:1). Like the Book of Proverbs, where "fool" denotes a person who is morally and spiritually deficient, Jesus contrasted wise and foolish persons. Persons who keep His sayings are wise; those who do not are foolish (Matt. 7:24-27). The use of the word "fool" in Matthew 5:22 is a special case. Jesus warned against using the word fool as a form of abuse. This word expressed hatred in one's heart toward others; therefore, Jesus condemned the use of the word in this way.
Paul called the preaching of the crucified Christ "foolishness" in the eyes of unbelievers. For believers, however, the message of the cross is the power and wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:23-24).
I am not proud of acting in this way and I am truly working on this. A short fuse can get you in trouble and is by no way wise. Let us all work on our short tempers.....stop, count to ten and think the situation through......I know....I know.....easier said than done...LOL
Sorry this is short but I am in class.............I am substitute for the ag. teacher. FFA went to Indianapolis, Indiana this week and I was ask to fill in for the whole week. Actually I have enjoyed it. Learned alot from the little country kids...yee-haw.
Gotta go...but until next time.....try to keep your patience today and don't let that short fuse EXPLODE.
Lisa
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Clothe yourselves.......
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. NIV----Colossians 3:12
As I read this scripture this morning, it really stood out to me. I read it over again and realized with everything I have been battling the last weeks, months-------have I had myself clothe with compassion, kindness, humilty, gentleness and patience. The answer was NO. I look back on....especially the last couple of weeks...and I am totally ashamed of the way I have acted. behaved or even treated people especially the ones closest to me. No, I have not acted like this on purpose but just imagine what god could have done in me had I played a major part in these fruits.
In verse 10, Paul said that we have put on the new man. Now he gives some practical ways in which this can be done in our everyday lives. First of all, he addresses the Colossians as the elect of God. This refers to the fact that they had been chosen by God in Christ before the foundation of the world. God's electing grace is one of the mysteries of divine revelation. We believe the Scripture clearly teaches that God, in His sovereignty, has chosen men to belong to Christ. We do not believe that God has ever chosen anyone to be damned. Such a teaching is directly contrary to Scripture. Just as we believe in God's electing grace, we also believe in man's responsibility. God does not save men against their will. The same Bible that says "elect according to the foreknowledge of God" also says "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." This part of my devotion this morning (the highlighted) really stood out to me this morning. God did not chose me to live a life of depression and guilt but as I believed in his electing grace.....I also believe that I am responsible for the way I act or treat people. we will be held accountable for how we treat people.
I am thankful I have a great husband that cares enough to fight this battle with me. ( God remind me of this when I am blaming him for my actions). I am thankful for the friends I have that know I may have mood swings some times and don't hold it against me. I am thankful God has brought this scripture to my mind this morning that I may dwell on the good things today and given me the second chance I need to be nice, gentle, full of humilty and most of all patience.
How have you clothed yourself this morning for this day God has given us?
Lots of love,
Lisa
As I read this scripture this morning, it really stood out to me. I read it over again and realized with everything I have been battling the last weeks, months-------have I had myself clothe with compassion, kindness, humilty, gentleness and patience. The answer was NO. I look back on....especially the last couple of weeks...and I am totally ashamed of the way I have acted. behaved or even treated people especially the ones closest to me. No, I have not acted like this on purpose but just imagine what god could have done in me had I played a major part in these fruits.
In verse 10, Paul said that we have put on the new man. Now he gives some practical ways in which this can be done in our everyday lives. First of all, he addresses the Colossians as the elect of God. This refers to the fact that they had been chosen by God in Christ before the foundation of the world. God's electing grace is one of the mysteries of divine revelation. We believe the Scripture clearly teaches that God, in His sovereignty, has chosen men to belong to Christ. We do not believe that God has ever chosen anyone to be damned. Such a teaching is directly contrary to Scripture. Just as we believe in God's electing grace, we also believe in man's responsibility. God does not save men against their will. The same Bible that says "elect according to the foreknowledge of God" also says "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." This part of my devotion this morning (the highlighted) really stood out to me this morning. God did not chose me to live a life of depression and guilt but as I believed in his electing grace.....I also believe that I am responsible for the way I act or treat people. we will be held accountable for how we treat people.
I am thankful I have a great husband that cares enough to fight this battle with me. ( God remind me of this when I am blaming him for my actions). I am thankful for the friends I have that know I may have mood swings some times and don't hold it against me. I am thankful God has brought this scripture to my mind this morning that I may dwell on the good things today and given me the second chance I need to be nice, gentle, full of humilty and most of all patience.
How have you clothed yourself this morning for this day God has given us?
Lots of love,
Lisa
Thursday, October 18, 2007
THANKFUL
So I was looking at everyone else's post this morning and decided I probably needed to post. As you can see I don't post everyday. I am very thankful this morning....I am racking up on days at the high school. I kinda wanted to be lazy today, do laundry and just do what I wanted but I had a teacher call me and I just couldn't tell her ''no" because we really need the money. I have been working a lot this month and I will all week next for an Ag. teacher that will be going to Indianapolis to a convention for a week. I am thankful God has opened that door this month and given me the opportunity to work.
Well....i still don't know whats going on with me. I haven't taken the time to go to the dr. Last night my husband and I were talking in the den, the kids were in there rooms doing their own thing and nothing chaotic was going on and all of a sudden tears just started rolling for no reason whatsoever. I told my husband I just don't understand "WHY?" and I am really not sure at this point if being aware of it is a good thing or not. I don't want to hold things in but at the same time if I feel this mood thing coming on. I will ask myself.....is it really worth it to bring that up or is it really worth it to argue about that. I really hope there is someone out there that knows what I am going through and can relate. There are probably others that think I am crazy.
Kim...I have the book "Battlefield of the mind." But I have never done the study. I think it would help tremendously. I feel like it is an imbalance but I am like Nikki, sometimes I feel like it's a God issue. I can't seem to let some things go but like last night.......crying out of the blue like that scared me.
My free period is about over so I guess I better get off this computer. I will try to post more later or at least post more often.
Take care and keep the prayers flowing,
Lisa
Well....i still don't know whats going on with me. I haven't taken the time to go to the dr. Last night my husband and I were talking in the den, the kids were in there rooms doing their own thing and nothing chaotic was going on and all of a sudden tears just started rolling for no reason whatsoever. I told my husband I just don't understand "WHY?" and I am really not sure at this point if being aware of it is a good thing or not. I don't want to hold things in but at the same time if I feel this mood thing coming on. I will ask myself.....is it really worth it to bring that up or is it really worth it to argue about that. I really hope there is someone out there that knows what I am going through and can relate. There are probably others that think I am crazy.
Kim...I have the book "Battlefield of the mind." But I have never done the study. I think it would help tremendously. I feel like it is an imbalance but I am like Nikki, sometimes I feel like it's a God issue. I can't seem to let some things go but like last night.......crying out of the blue like that scared me.
My free period is about over so I guess I better get off this computer. I will try to post more later or at least post more often.
Take care and keep the prayers flowing,
Lisa
Thursday, October 11, 2007
OK God.......I'll commit........
Well good morning girls.....I'm feeling somewhat better today but still not sleeping well. The last time I looked at the clock (this morning...lol) it was 1:40 something and the alarm went off at 6:00. The bad thing about it is that I am working today on 4 hours of sleep. man...don't you feel sorry for those teens...lol.
I think I may know whats wrong. I have been doing some research on bipolar disorder and I have every symptom. If there is anyone out there in blogland that knows anything about bipolar......please email me. Monday and tuesday were the worst yet. I have always blamed it on PMS, hormones, ,etc. but I have been watching my attitude, mood swings the last few days and and literally one minute I am happy go lucky and 15 minutes later crying. it's not a good feeling especially now that I am aware of it. I have made everyone around me miserable for years and didn't even realize it was me. Please email me if you know anything about this disorder and/or know anyone that does. I will say if it is, I think it's a serious but mild case.
Ok, so on to my reason to post........we had 8 teens last nights and the 8 we had were very attentative, eager to hear what God has to say through Mike. But anyway, Mike spoke on COMMITMENT......oh did it hit me like a rock. He really brought out some good points and we both got in the car and said we enjoyed the lessons ourselves. As I was sitting there listen to him myself, I came to realize that even with this calling God has placed on our family (yes I think the boys need to be commited also.) , I need to be just as committed as Mike. I have got to get out of the mindset of I don't want any part of this to being fully committed to it. Being happy for where God has placed us. If those kids see it in us then they will be even more excited about being there. So OK GOD....I'm committing myself to it and will be by husbands side as he continues to do what you have called him to do. Help me lord to see things through your eyes and not my own. I ask your to help me overcome this illness that I am experiencing. I know it's not in your will for me to live like this. in in your holy name I pray, AMEN.
Trying to stay committed,
Lisa
I think I may know whats wrong. I have been doing some research on bipolar disorder and I have every symptom. If there is anyone out there in blogland that knows anything about bipolar......please email me. Monday and tuesday were the worst yet. I have always blamed it on PMS, hormones, ,etc. but I have been watching my attitude, mood swings the last few days and and literally one minute I am happy go lucky and 15 minutes later crying. it's not a good feeling especially now that I am aware of it. I have made everyone around me miserable for years and didn't even realize it was me. Please email me if you know anything about this disorder and/or know anyone that does. I will say if it is, I think it's a serious but mild case.
Ok, so on to my reason to post........we had 8 teens last nights and the 8 we had were very attentative, eager to hear what God has to say through Mike. But anyway, Mike spoke on COMMITMENT......oh did it hit me like a rock. He really brought out some good points and we both got in the car and said we enjoyed the lessons ourselves. As I was sitting there listen to him myself, I came to realize that even with this calling God has placed on our family (yes I think the boys need to be commited also.) , I need to be just as committed as Mike. I have got to get out of the mindset of I don't want any part of this to being fully committed to it. Being happy for where God has placed us. If those kids see it in us then they will be even more excited about being there. So OK GOD....I'm committing myself to it and will be by husbands side as he continues to do what you have called him to do. Help me lord to see things through your eyes and not my own. I ask your to help me overcome this illness that I am experiencing. I know it's not in your will for me to live like this. in in your holy name I pray, AMEN.
Trying to stay committed,
Lisa
Monday, October 8, 2007
In desperate need of prayer......
I request the prayers of everyone that reads this. I don't want to go into detail but I have had a really bad day today and the night doesn't seem to be getting too much better. I should have known after encouraging a few friends this weekend that I would been in for it come monday morning. Just pray my friends.
Love yall,
Lisa
Love yall,
Lisa
Friday, October 5, 2007
Just a small update........
Hey to all,
Just a small update. Not a whole lot going on with me just football, boys, husband, football, boys, husband, football, husband. Now you get what I mean. the fall season I am surrounded by nothing but football. Football games with the boys.....monday---my 8 yr. old, thursday---my 15 yr. old and on friday nights---both of my oldest boys play. Then we have church on wednesdays so the only night we have open in tuesday and I am thinking about signing my little one up for karate. So there goes my week.............lol
There has been a little excitement this week. My middle son-Derek- hurt his knee during practice on tuesday. They are saying it's a sprain with some torn fibers behind the knee. So we are in physical therapy till the 15th. So until my children graduate............i guess we will live in the dr. office........lol
Not a whole lot planned for the weekend.....we do have Homecoming at our church and then I have a baby shower at our former church so it will be nice to get to see everybody at both.
I guess i better close for now......maybe I get back to blogging next week.
Till then have a great weekend,
Lisa
Just a small update. Not a whole lot going on with me just football, boys, husband, football, boys, husband, football, husband. Now you get what I mean. the fall season I am surrounded by nothing but football. Football games with the boys.....monday---my 8 yr. old, thursday---my 15 yr. old and on friday nights---both of my oldest boys play. Then we have church on wednesdays so the only night we have open in tuesday and I am thinking about signing my little one up for karate. So there goes my week.............lol
There has been a little excitement this week. My middle son-Derek- hurt his knee during practice on tuesday. They are saying it's a sprain with some torn fibers behind the knee. So we are in physical therapy till the 15th. So until my children graduate............i guess we will live in the dr. office........lol
Not a whole lot planned for the weekend.....we do have Homecoming at our church and then I have a baby shower at our former church so it will be nice to get to see everybody at both.
I guess i better close for now......maybe I get back to blogging next week.
Till then have a great weekend,
Lisa
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