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Sabrina (left) does not like Hobbs (right). However, there seems to be a change lately. Not sure what has happen, but Sabrina is now tolerating Hobbs. Sabrina has been with us about 8 years and Hobbs 1. I love our kitties.
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The Lord has told me to do something: Stand. It's been an emotional and difficult last few weeks, and in the midst of it the Lord has told me to stand. Just stand. I wavered a bit, and my knees almost buckled under me a few times, but I did not fall over. I stood. In the midst of my anxious thoughts and fears, the Lord's steady voice told me to stand. Then today He gave me this: 2 Chronicles 20:12: O our God, will you not exercise judgement upon them? For we have no might to stand against the great company that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You. 15-17: ...Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's..... You shall not need to fight in this battle; take your position, stand still, and see the deliverance of the Lord.... The Lord focused my eyes on Him and told me to take my position in Him and stand. He would fight my battles. He would deliver me from the hands of the enemy. I didn't need to do anything, but look to Him and stand steady. How many times do I try and fight my battles? Or run ahead of God? Or turn back from the enemy? Do I really think that I am more capable of defeating the enemy or taking care of my problems than God? Lord help me when I do think this way. My God is more than able and capable of taking care of me. When the enemy comes in and causes fear and doubt ,the Lord tell us,"I have not given you a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and a sound mind." A sound mind tells us to stand, a fearful mind tells us to run. The Bible also tells us in Ephesians "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."
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Psalm 145: 16 "You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing." How sweet to know that the Lord's hand is open to me. Me, Marcia. He knows and sees the longings of my heart. He even put those desires into my heart, and then He satisfies them. He knows that He alone can quench my desires, so that I can only be fullfilled in Him. He draws me into fellowship with Him, because He loves me. Some desire are not for this time, but in the waiting, He teaches me to trust in Him and believe that He knows what is best. He takes those times to purge me of my lack of patience, unbelief, fear, pride, and all those things that hinder me from growing in Him. I can exchange my life for His. I want to trust this year that the Lord has good thing in store~that His hand is open to me. What stops me from receiving all the Lord has for me? Why do I hide from the One who only has good for me? Why do I fear that He won't take care of me? Why do I live in fear at all? My desire this year is to be free in ways I never thought I could be. I believe the Lord has good for me and I will find it in fellowship with Him. |
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Isn't it comforting to know that God is with us? Mercy Me has a new song out that I love called God With Us. I'm going to try to download it on my blog. This song touches me everytime I hear it. Do you think God is trying to tell me something? Don't you love the word "with"? "Will you go with me," we ask, "to the store, to the hopital, through my life?" God says He will. "I am with you always," Jesus said before He ascended to heaven, "to the very end of the age." Search for restrictions on the promise; you'll find none~like "I'll be with you if you behave...when you believe...on Sundays in worship...at mass." No, none of that. There's no withholding tax on God's "with" promise. He is with us. God is with us. During this season, I love to hear the name Emanuel~God with us. It's comforting to know I am not alone. That I do not have to face tough, sad, happy, lonely, angry, hurtful, or any time alone. I have a friend who will be with my always even to the end of the Age. |
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Psalms 119:165 "Great peace have they which love Your Word and nothing shall offend them." Offend means~to arouse resentment, anger or vexation. God has freedom. We have the choice to walk in God's peace or carry around a resentment. Today I chose peace. |
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Well what a year! I was a horrible blogger this past year, but I am hoping to change all that. I've started a new. |
This year definitely had its ups and downs, but through it all the Lord has been my Rock. I'm so looking forward to what is up ahead for Lewis and I. I'm ready to move on and grow even more in my relationship with the Lord. My chidren are all changing and growing so much mentally, physically, and spiritually. It's a scary and exciting thing to watch. I really do expect great things for our new year, maybe because last year was a rough one. Stay tuned for what's ahead. 
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Here's my babies. It's been a wonderful year with them. We've had lots of laughs, some tears, and a few fights, but mostly lots and lots of love! |
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Levi has had quite a year. He now stands 6'2" and wears a size 13 shoe. He started to take electric guitar lessons and plays on friday nights with the youth band. He was in the musical production of Grease. He just got his first real job at Coldstone Creamery. Levi enjoys christain music and went to Spirit West Coast this year and meet many bands. He loves to hang out with his friends and his Dad. He is constantly wrestling and beating on his poor old Dad. Levi keeps us all laughing. I love this boy and it is bitter sweet watching him grow into a man. XOXO |
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What an exciting year for Lydia! Where do I start? She was in two musical production with our local theater group. She was Frenchie in Grease and Grace in Annie. She just auditioned for Alice in Wonderland and got the role of The Queen of Hearts. She is really enjoying this new passion of hers. She also continues to take guitar lessons and sing with the youth band on Friday nights. She played softball for the first time this year and had a great time. She is always up for a challenge. She is working at the church nursery as much as she can and is dying to get a real job. Lydia loves christian music and was able to go to several concerts this year, including Spirit West Coast where she got numerous autographs and meet Switchfoot, her all time favorite band. Last week her friend's mother won backstage passes for her to meet Switchfoot backstage at the concert they were attended. Did you all hear the scream when she found out?!? She was so excited and it was a huge thrill for her and her friend. God is so good. Lydia has grown so much spiritually and maturity wise I can hardly believe it. She is becoming an amazing young lady. It's a joy watching her grow. XOXO |
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Abby had some great new experiences this year. She started to play bass guitar, and she is loving it! She plays every other Sunday morning at church, in the youth band on friday nights, and in an all girl band with Anna. It's a joy watching her play. She also got braces this year, grew her hair very long, and played a lot of softball. This is her in her All-Star uniform. The teams she played on this year did very well, and Abby enjoyed it. I love watching her pitch, as she is so calm and cool and does a wonderful job. Abby continues to be easy-going, lovable, and caring. She helps at church with the little children and babysit in our neighborhood. She has such a sweet heart. I know God has special plan for this girl. XOXO
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Here's Anna with one of her best friends, Mackenzie. Anna is still very busy and full of energy. This year she has continued to rock on her drums and play in an all girl band at church with Abby. She had a cookie selling business this summer and in the fall and helped raise money to send some women on a retreat at church. Right now she is working on starting a dog-walking business. She was in the musical production of Annie and just audtioned for Alice in Wonderland where she will be playing a flower. She played softball this year and is right now playing basketball. She is also taking voice lessons. This girl never stops and would do just about anything you'd let her do. We love Anna's busy mind and body! XOXO! |
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