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A Follower of Christ
  
Nobody worries about Christ as long as he can be kept shut up in
churches. He is quite safe inside. But there is always trouble
if you try and let him out.

-- G. A. Studdert Kennedy


A Christian……..a follower of Christ……how do you follow Christ? How do you love Christ? Whose will………His will? How do you hear Him when He speaks? Do you hear Him? Do you listen?

Which are you…….one like the woman caught in adultery……..or the prideful scorner hurling stones?

Are you like the humble tax collector who comes before God admitting your brokenness……….or are you like the Pharisee…..better than the broken one?

Are you saved? You know the beginning…….you know the ending…….but what comes between?

What does this mean?
Luk 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

What does it mean to you?

I have to admit, there is nothing easy in being a follower of Christ. It’s easy being saved, easy reading the Bible, going to church, praying but when it comes to actually living our belief and faith……we fail miserably.

Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Mat 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

I have taken these two verses to heart in a big way. Because being a follower of Christ is sometimes burdensome. Giving up your desires for His desires, asking for His will in your life as opposed to your own….this is not an easy thing. But He equips us, and gives us the strength we need to walk the walk with Him.

Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

When you ask God to create in you a clean heart…….it means sometimes He has to break you down, bring you to your knees……..and it hurts! Coming face to face with God with all your brokenness has got to be one of the most painful things you will ever do….but I can tell you from the depth of my heart that it is the most spirit refreshing thing you will ever do!

The closer you draw to God, the lonlier you feel as a Christian. There is nothing sadder than talking with a fellow believer about the wonders of the Holy Spirit, the amazing grace of God, and they look at you with glazed eyes. I know this because I too once stood with glazed eyes, just “not getting it”. When I talk about listening to His Word while I sleep, or listening to His Word on my IPOD as I walk, other Christians look at me as though I am whacko!

Mat 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

What does that verse mean to you? It means exactly what it says to me.

And if we are mocked for loving God this way……….who is being mocked……is it me………is it God’s work in me……..is it God Himself?

Mt. 11:15
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My Dilemma Oct 11, 2008 6:27 pm
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Is it just me or is there a pall about blogland right now? I guess so many of our friends have left the site, especially after these new changes the site has made.

As for me personally, I've felt lately that my posts have lacked the anointing they have had in the past. I seem to be posting a lot of meaningless stuff...it's driving me nuts. In the past, I would get a word from God.....and I would post. Not only would it encourage me personally, but it brought encouragement to others as well.

I guess lately I've been going through my own stuff so it's been hard to summon up a lot of positive posts......I've been trying, but I don't know.....feels kind of forced and flat.

I don't want it to be this way. I love my Lord passionately......I want to express that in my writings. I want to express what He is doing in my life....I want my posts to be ones where someone who isn't a believer, or even a shaky belief...to yearn to have what I have. I want to draw people to Christ. I want to see people being blessed through stuff I've written.

Part of me is thinking, perhaps it's time for a break from blogging.....kind of go and get refreshed. I just don't know what to do. What does God want me to do? Am I to stick it out? I'm not hearing anything from Him about anything....that's frustrating me! If Beth were here, she would say.....be patient...allow God to do what He has to do....don't push things....be patient ms_warriorthingy LOL!

I took off from my buoy with anticipation, with gusto....convinced about new beginnings.....and here I am still flapping around, getting nowhere fast.

I'm sick of crying, sick of the gloom....I want my laughter back, want ME back.

Anyways this is where I am at right now......sick of myself, sick of my attitude. I don't want to be a defeated thingy.

Got any advice?
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THE HEART OF A WOMAN Oct 11, 2008 3:06 pm
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THE HEART OF A WOMAN IS TENDER....you can see it in her eyes, feel it in her touch

THE HEART OF A WOMAN IS NURTURING.....as she busies herself in the kitchen, making sure clothes are clean and ironed, tending to the one who is ill, keeping her home clean and tidy

THE HEART OF A WOMAN IS COMPASSIONATE....you see it in the way she cares for others, as she reaches out to help

THE HEART OF A WOMAN IS GENEROUS......as she makes sure her loved ones have the best, putting her needs last

THE HEART OF A WOMAN IS PASSIONATE....for her God, her man, her children, her principles

THE HEART OF A WOMAN IS STRENGTH...as she disciplines her children, defends her man, stands up for her beliefs

THE HEART OF A WOMAN IS FRAGILE....she bruises easily when harsh words are spoken, when injustice strikes, when love is withdrawn

A woman is strong enough to endure periods, childbirth, menopause, strong enough to work 9 to 5 and still manage to care for her family, strong enough to endure almost anything.....

Yet when a woman's heart is broken, she becomes once again the little girl, longing for her Father's embrace, His assurance that everything will be ok.

I might be a little, concerned with my hair
I might need comfort, more than my share
I might seem to follow fashion, but claim that I don't care
My heart is your best friend, when it rules my head

I might want to talk alot, but don't ask me why
And I'll get impatient, if you don't reply
I might always search for something wrong, I want you to deny
And if you love me just stay close, and hold me when i cry

Don't try to understand me, I'm just a girl
One of the greatest mysteries, you'll find in this world
I'm not hard to handle, I'm just a girl
I'm just a girl

I don't seek money, but I want your time
Cos I'd give my life for you, when you are mine
And it hurts me more than I can say when you pull away
But if you love me, you should tell me everyday

Don't try to understand me, I'm just a girl
One of the greatest mysteries, you'll find in this world
I'm not hard to handle, I'm just a girl

I'm just a girl

You might think I'm too demanding
But you're just not understanding, no

I might like to take advice, but go my own way
And it's when I hurt the most, I swear I'm okay
And it's always when you least expect, I say I want to stay
it might take just a single kiss to steal my heart away.

Don't try to understand me, I'm just a girl
One of the greatest mysteries, you'll find in this world
You think I'm an X file, I'm just a girl
I'm just a girl

Don't try to understand me, I'm just a girl
One of the greatest mysteries, you'll find in this world
I'm not hard to handle, I'm just a girl

I'm just a girl
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EACH NEW DAY Oct 11, 2008 1:30 pm
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After another restless night, I woke up this morning and prayed that God would birth in me an expectancy, a sense of anticipation for this day...and excitement at what He will do in my life today, either to me or through me...His will, not mine!

I went for my walk and noticed how beautiful the sky looked this morning. There was a pink glow over the eastern sky...it was so pretty! Suddenly the words, "His mercies are new every morning" came to mind...

I realised that each new day that we are given is one where we can sit bemoaning our losses, or count our blessings. Obviously there are days when we struggle, but even within the struggle we can seek out blessings....coz they are there!

I prayed for God's will in my life today...that I can use this day to bring glory to Him. This is my challenge today...to look outside of my circumstances and see the beauty of this perfect day...and to see it from His perspective, rather than mine.

I prayed for each of you as well. So many of you are hurting, carrying burdens that you are desperate to unload. Some are weary, needing God's strength to make it through another day. Some are grieving things lost, some dealing with turmoil or sickness. Some of you are just plain lonely, aching for a human touch.......I pray for you all, that today God will bring something special into your life, a blessing from heaven to you.

Father, I lift these precious children of Yours, up to You. I pray a blessing on their lives. I pray You bring strength to the weary, peace to the troubled hearts, healing to those who are sick and comfort to those grieving and lonely. I pray a little touch of heaven in their lives. Amen
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The devil is not a good fisherman after all! Oct 11, 2008 3:27 am
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The devil loves to fish in troubled waters. -- John Trapp

This quote really impacted me. How true this is! Have you noticed, when things go wrong, sometimes it starts a chain reaction of trouble.

As soon as we become vulnerable about something, the devil prowls around looking for things to vex us.

I get angry at myself sometimes, coz I allow a moment of weakness to give him a foothold. I know that God is strengthening me daily and somehow I do make it through the pig swill days. Sometimes when I think I can't take a minute more of this, He reaches down and cloaks me in courage and tenacity...I know it's not mine coz I am not courageous or tenacious!! He gets me through time and time again!

How blessed are we, that even in the midst of troubles, we have the amazing strength and power of God to carry us through.

As we focus on God's power, the power that satan has, diminishes and he limps away snarling, yet defeated once again! Yes, his fishing line comes up empty! Praise God!
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Anyone hungry? Oct 11, 2008 12:44 am
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Well dinner's ready so come on over!!

Tonight I'm doing Pan-Fried Chicken with Tomato Bacon Sauce! I'm serving it on a bed of rice, with carrots and brocolli on the side! yum yum!!

ok here's the recipe...coz I KNOW Deena will want it!!!

2 bacon rashers, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
410g can tomatoes (14oz)
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon sugar
15g butter (1oz)
1 tablespoon oil
4 chicken thigh fillets (though I use breast)
1 tablespoon parsley

1. Add bacon, onion and garlic to frying pan, stir constantly over medium heat for 3 minutes or until onion is soft.

2. Add undrained tomatoes, water, tomato paste, dried herbs and sugar. Crush tomatoes with potato masher or fork. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until sauce is thick; stir occasionally during cooking time.

3. While sauce is cooking, heat butter and oil in frying pan, add chicken, cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender; turn several times during cooking. Be careful not to over-cook or chicken will be dry and tough.

4. Add parsley to tomato mixture, serve over chicken with rice or pasta.

Serves 2

My son is actually home for dinner tonight....can hardly believe it!!

Well you better hurry coz it wont last!!
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