Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Hello To All!

Blessings to each of you. I have not written much the last few days and the Lord has not given me a word for this blog. I will be writing when the Lord leads me........right now I am in prayer and reading the word.......I am praying for each of you that reads my blog and you are welcome to send to me prayer requests.

Following the Morning Star,
Victoria

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Prayer Time

Yesterday I was reading in the Holy Bible and came upon:

"Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, for he is our GOD and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care".----Psalm 95:6-7

We all have busy lives even if we work from our home with children or have no children at home.....we are caught up in a busy day. By having cell phones a person really does not even get much of a break. I think about the days before all this TECH stuff and how life was less stressful. I don't think all this technology has made things easier but more work upon most.

Jesus loves our prayers...he loves to hear from us with thanksgiving and our needs....to praise and give him glory for who he is and all he has done for us. SO, this scripture laid heavy on my heart........DO WE BOW TO JESUS in prayer? He hears our praises and prayers of course...even if we are sitting or standing.........I pray a lot each day.....but how many times do we get on our knees and bow to him......just to praise him? To bow to him to honor him........Faiths around the world that don't pray to the GOD we serve bow in respect and in their prayers......that is how much they love and believe in their non-existent GOD and yet ours is alive..........I can tell you now I will be on my knees bowing to JESUS more than ever before. He is our master and creator.....he is our life.......he is our friend.....have we taken JESUS for granted that we know he knows we love him yet we don't stop to BOW TO OUR KING........if we were to visit a country with a king you were going to meet you would bow to that king.

Our KING is THE KING. We owe him such respect that we all should bow each day when we go before him. GOD is almighty as you know and if we are saved we love him with all our heart. We can't even fathom God's love for us and JESUS died for us........no one would do that for us........he gives us life forever........Jesus knows I don't disrespect him.........I love him with all my heart but I also adore him and he is my KING and I am going to bow before him like the scripture says...........I do bow for some prayers.....but I am going to bow when I worship him too......GOD is so loving.......he understands we get busy but we should never be too busy to stop and bow to our King.......I hope this will inspire you to bow to our KING if you are not doing so.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

My Garbage

When my son was living with me we had a lot of garbage and we would both get tired of taking out the rubbish. Since he has moved two miles away from me to stay at his dad's, I notice that even with just me at home...I am still taking out a lot of garbage. Yesterday, when I was cleaning out my garbage cans in my home, I make the same steps each time I empty. First I clean out the garbage can, add my liner and then place neatly back to its place. When I do my every few days removal, I once again take out my liner of trash and then place in the garbage can outside for my garbage to be picked up weekly. When I enter the home after taking out the trash or rubbish I like to call it, I am reminded that I will never see that garbage again.........that is like when we are sinners and repent to be saved.........JESUS tosses our garbage never to be seen again....and just like our rubbish at home, we toss it out many times during the week and JESUS does he same thing with our sins and mistakes, each time we repent he removes those sins never to be remembered again.......many times though we don't forgive ourselves. God tells us in his HOLY WORD that he makes us clean!

Isaiah 1:18 reads...."Come now, let us argue this out," says the Lord. "No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can remove it. I can make you as clean as freshly fallen snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I can make you as white as wool."

Please keep on reading to Isaiah 1:19 also. SO we are FORGIVEN.......all of our trash or rubbish in life....our ill words, our mistakes, etc....... when we confess our sins and believe we are saved...instructions Romans 10:9-13.........so the garbage of our life is NO MORE. We need to repent of course for our daily sins which is why I start my morning prayer first with THE LORD's PRAYER.

I pray that today you will give the Lord your garbage and ask for forgiveness or if you can't forgive yourself I pray that you talk to JESUS today and ask him to remove that burden of guilt. Jesus paid the price for our sins as most of you know.......he is our defense lawyer...when we are charged with something by satan or when we are attacked with sin....he fights for us and what a blessing that GOD is the judge in the courtroom of sin........or being accused by the evil one........JESUS defends and covers us........YOU are white as snow and wool when you are BORN AGAIN by JESUS CHRIST.......so forgive yourself for your past sins and do your best not to sin.........we will never be perfect. Today, I hope you take inventory of your life and discard any mess you have in it. When I say discard........take it to JESUS and he will cleanse you and never remember your rubbish again. Victoria

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Isaiah 43:2

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze".

I have this scripture highlighted in my bible in bold pink.......I have beside marked "trouble". This scripture is from God letting us know he will NOT leave us. He has our back and walks beside us at all times. He is our strength and comfort. Our Lord has been trying to get a message to me. I have not read Isaiah 43:2 in a long time.....so JESUS made sure that " I GET IT". How wonderful our Lord works through people and things we read by Christian authors. How he talks to each of us differently.....he is personal to us and knows us....he knows he has to get our attention in different ways because of our personalities. I have always asked JESUS to really let me know something is from him. He understands I don' always get it the first or second time....this time it took four trys but today I GOT IT!

I was invited to a beautiful luncheon at a tea room by my cousin Pam who attends Trinity Church. These ladies have such love and welcomed me as though they had known me for years, which is what we are supposed to do as followers of JESUS CHRIST.....make others feel welcomed. Each person was given a scripture to read.......one lady was reading Isaiah 43:2.......I did not catch the verse or chapter just that the amazing scripture was in Isaiah....when I left I had to find that scripture, I just could not get the verse out of my mind. Then I heard a preacher on tv say the same scripture.........and I did not catch the chapter and verse..........a few days later that scripture was mentioned again...........and today when I was reading a message by Greg Laurie of Harvest Church.........well as you can guess, there was this scripture again. ISAISH 43:2 now I will never forget and as I read it again toady..........I GOT IT. At the luncheon that scripture was for the lady that received the scripture to read.........and of course it is for everyone on planet earth.........but it was also Jesus letting me know, Victoria...I understand your pain right now with your son and your heartache and he wants me to know that he is right with me. JESUS was getting my attention. That verse is for everyone but for me I needed to be reminded that while I am alone in human form he is right with me. While during this situation, even though it is so painful for me..........the great I AM........is with me. What a comfort........it took four trys and I got it..........Praise you JESUS that you never get tired of us.......that you will never stop leading us and that you will never ever give up on us. Praise you LORD FOR ALL YOU DO AND WHO YOU ARE and being there for me/us..........every second..........Everyone is going to go through trouble in their lifetime......as it is written in the Holy Bible........but JESUS has overcome the world...he will fight for you.........you may not think where you are today this scripture applies to you but my friend it does.......and I pray that when you are in the fire or rushing in the waters.......that you will remember this scripture and stand on God's precious promises to you.........and know that when the storm is over....you will have overcome! Victoria

Monday, August 18, 2008

Borrowed Offenses

A must read if you have ever been offended. I was watching VTN with Pastor Happy Caldwell just now and Pastor Vic Porter was speaking about his book "Borrowed Offenses". I am so glad I was awake to hear about Pastor Porters Ministry and book. We have to refuse to be offended in JESUS name. Here is the website. He does discuss generational curses also in his book.

http://www.iswlive.com/

The book is $15 with postage paid. I know I will be writing how this book will help me in the near future.

Colonoscopy Praise Report--PRAISE YOU JESUS

Today was my test and I am so glad its over........all looked great but I was told that I have mild Diverticulosis.....I am going to do my part in what I should eat as much as I can and of course will be praying for my total healing in this area while here on earth. Please make sure you are tested. Colon cancer can be prevented. My next test is in 10 years. Make appointment today if you are 50 or have a family history, please have the test if you are even 40 or ask your doctor. JESUS is our great physician. Thank you all who prayed for me. As you know there is POWER in PRAYER to JESUS.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

The Bible is Alive

There's more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we're hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of viture, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. Romans :3-4

The above scripture I refer to when something comes upon me that I was not expecting.......I have had a horrible rash and its still unknown why, JESUS knows and he is taking care of it. I don't know why I was hit with this rash.......and I am going into my fourth week.....I do know that it has been working on building my faith even stronger. We expect doctors in all their education and practice and the high cost we have to pay to see them; will be able to tell us what is wrong with us.......but only JESUS knows this and I am reminded in the word that what ever it is something good will come of this.....I know it has built my faith and even though I have suffered I have the assurance that JESUS is going to take care of it.....I know I will be healed of this and it will never return because of my faith in JESUS CHRIST.......The word is true, evey word....and JESUS does not lie.........I know JESUS is going to heal me........many times I have answers really fast from the Lord....this one even the doctor does not know or the pathologist.....they have some ideas....but not the answer. So many times in our lives we are faced with questions and not knowing the answer but remember if you are serving JESUS then it does not matter why.....he will bring you through your trials of life.......How wonderful to know that the great I AM....loves me and you more than I or you will ever be able to understand. That Jesus never leaves us and he is with us during the fire.

"The Lord will fight for you; you only need to be still"--Exodus 14:14.........that is what I have been doing during this time.......no matter what you are facing right now......JESUS is with you....read the Holy Bible so JESUS can talk to you.....and your faith will be stronger as you wait.....Victoria

I forgot to add...........here is an example of JESUS answering our prayers fast like stated above. My rash started on my right eye below my brow at my lid........and it was spreading.......and it was in my right ear.......I asked JESUS to please heal instantly the eye........I asked JESUS to please not let this strange rash get in my eyes.....and HE HEALED MY EYE right away.......it was only there for a few days and GONE! Hang on.......move forward following JESUS.......he is carrying you my friend. He knows what we have need of before we ask him as JESUS tells us........

Sunday, August 10, 2008

SHINE

I love Salvador, this group of young men Christian singers.....one of my favorites is SHINE.......Here is the chorus:
Lord let me shine, shine like the moon.....a reflection of you in all
that I do.......Lord let me be a light for your truth.....Light of the world,
I wanna be used to shine for you!

Praise you Lord for this wonderful group and their songs.......I too want to SHINE FOR JESUS.....we do when we become Saved...by JESUS.....when we are happy and positive and love others....being kind, humble and gentle........speaking only truth.......being like JESUS.....that is who we need to be. Don't try and be like the movie stars or bands of music or friends you would like to be like.........Be born again by JESUS CHRIST (Romans 10:9-13) and be like JESUS.......read the word.....THE HOLY BIBLE is alive.......when we open the Holy Bible....JESUS is talking to us and he tells us exaclty what we are to do.......We do not have to take on our own battles--MY BATTLE IS THE LORD's....I Samuel 17:47........so today and tomorrow and forever SHINE LIKE THE MOON FOR JESUS.......

Baking Soda

This is really a great product and I wanted to give you a few suggestions I was reading in a Baking Soda book.
USES:

My second mom Sandy wrote to tell me that when she was instantly covered with hives....her doctor told her to make a paste of baking soda and water and apply to her skin where he hives were..........and baking soda worked for her.....amazing all he medicine out and baking soda was her cure and I know that JESUS had a hand on her too.

Use baking soda on snow and ice.....this won't kill plants like salt.

Bath detox: use one part baking soda to one part sea salt in hot bath, soak 20 minutes.........rinse off. Be sure and check with your pharmacy and doctor about this.

Bee stings: mix a paste of baking soda and water and apply to swelling---after the stinger has been removed.

If you have been painting or cooking with onions or anything of odor.....sprinkle baking soda on your hands then wash with soap and water.

Dry skin treatment: make a paste of baking soda and olive oil--applying to dry skin, ie. rough elbows, feet..etc. Leave on three minutes and rinse with warm water.

For Face: A mild solution of baking soda in warm water is good for washing your face without soap. This will help clean your pores.

Razor burns: mild solution of baking soda onto affected areas.

Removing splinters: water and 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda and pure water if you have it and make a paste......add to splinter and cover with a plaster (???) I am going to cover with a bandaid.......leave on a couple of hours.....soda should draw out the splinter.

Under arm deodorant in a pinch---dust your armpits with baking soda after your shower. I would let the arm pits be dry.

Wart treatment: apply a few drops of vinegar to the wart and dust with baking soda. Remove afer 1 minues--repeat several times a day unil the wart disappears.

Insect bites: apply paste of soda and water.again, I use water from my pur picher.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

JOY TODAY

I have such a praise report. JESUS gave me so much joy today........Praise you JESUS for your faithfulness to me/others. Thank you for dying for me/all.......thank you for your mercy each day! I love you Lord. If you need JOY only JESUS can give that to you. Ask him today to give you JOY..........he will......so many benefits for people who are saved........I hope if you are not Born Again by JESUS CHRIST that today you will ask him into your heart. FOR INSTRUCTIONS see Romans 10:9-13........you will never regret it!

Fashion Flash

Get ready ladies.....spiked heels are in for fall.......I won't be buying those..I love the flats.....handbags with chain handles.......chains and more chains on the handles........pearls, and more pearls....on everything.........but for sure your neck and rings and speaking of rings GEMS all over in all colors or like colors on your rings, earrings and necklaces........CUFF bracelets are back in a BIG way.........with crytals and pearls on them. Beaded shoes and handbags are still big.........purses with crystal and suede........calfskin purses are back with the calfs hair on the outside...I did that in the 80's I think or early 90's.......not again for me.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Notes From My Heart

I have had a really rough three weeks. Two weeks ago my son moved to his dad's but that is only about a mile away or maybe two. He needs to be with his dad to learn and grow. He will be 19 in another month. He has the world in front of him and I pray that he makes good decisions. I also pray each day throughout the day that he will follow the steps of JESUS CHRIST and will serve our Lord and Savior. I have a great son. He is so "green" as I used to say in sales years ago but I know JESUS is going to protect him. Because I am saved the Lord hears my prayers. Acts 16:31 tells us "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household". I love standing on scriptures. I know sometimes I don't have the faith I need to have and I know that FAITH pleases JESUS........

It's amazing that I have strong faith in some areas and little faith in others. I will tell you before my injury I had faith that JESUS gave me, like we all receive when we are born again, but I did not activate that faith at all until May 2, 2003........well a few weeks after that because on that day.......I was bascially knocked out.........I found scriptures to stand on.......when I was in the bed for so long I would and still do leave my bible open to certain scriptures. One being Psalm 41:3 and the other Psalm 91. The past few weeks I have kept both of those scriptures open in my bible in my bed. Now, that is a great reason to be single.....I can keep my bible open in my bed at night and I mean IN MY BED.

In May, my doctor said I needed a D&C because my uterus lining was 15 mm.......way to large for my age, 51....it had grown from 8mm in December 2006 to 15mm in May 2008........I might have teared up a second, but I told that doctor that I knew it would not be the C word he was worried about........and I was going to pray. I walked out of that office telling satan he was not going to win.......I am healed in JESUS name. I told the evil one he was not going to go to GOD and tatletale on me....I had the Faith that the evil one hates we have. I am so very proud of me........and my faith kept me whole and free from the C word........And to amazement of my friends and family I DID NOT WORRY........only when I was at the hosptial and they were going to do the wrong surgery on me, again, JESUS pulled me from that mistake. Praise you JESUS for NEVER LEAVING ME OR anyone! He loves us so much. JESUS received the GLORY through all this....because at he hopstial my pastor was there and my friends and of course the nurses and they heard me praising JESUS that the wrong surgery was not performed.

But, the rash that I have gotten three weeks ago has worn on me. I did not feel "faithless" at the start of the rash thinking it was poison ivy...it is not and really they don't know what it is so they are going to narrow down a few things......I can promise you JESUS will get this glory too because he is going to work it out where we know. The Lord has kept my face from being scared because he rash did not grow in this area.......it started below my right brow right at my eyelid....and in my ear.......and JESUS answered that prayer very fast........I asked him to heal my face and for it not to be on my face at all..........its all over other areas but JESUS answered my prayer very fast. We can always count on JESUS and even though I felt my faith become weary....and I was so sad that I did get discouraged a bit.........it did not take me but a few days to get STRONG IN THE LORD again knowing he will heal me and take care of me. I also realized today that I have more faith than I think I do because just like the woman that grabbed his hem......she knew he would heal her by touching his hem.......I also know in my mind and heart that I really have more faith than I give myself credit for.........because when I leave my bible open in my bed.......I go to sleep looking at those scriptures and I truly believe that having those scriptures open to the promises...I am going to be healed........So if you ever feel weary in your faith.....open up the word and let JESUS talk to you. It's the tongue that tells satan that I have some fear.......and I am remembering that the tongue is life or death....that can be a hard one for me because I talk many times before I think........I pray that everyone who reads his blog will have faith for everything they encounter in their lives. JESUS loves us so much and he is our Shepard.......who watches his sheep........and let me tell you in a herd of sheep they only respond to their masters voice.......that is what we are supposed to do.....only listen to JESUS and respond to him. I will finish these notes in a day or so......I have more to say on this.