Sunday, January 30, 2011

Starting Natural-Head First

Well I am about to go through some transitions with my self. I want to work on being more natural and carefree. I have really thought about changing my whole person so I can start to feel and find a more peaceful way of living. BlogBooster-The most productive way for mobile blogging. BlogBooster is a multi-service blog editor for iPhone, Android, WebOs and your desktop

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Finding Peace through meditation





I have decided that my life is in need of daily meditation to relax my mind from all of life's experiences. I sometimes let all that is on my back stay with me through the night. When I get off work I want to learn to leave work at work and relax when I am home.

I have provided a few links that can help you meditate with different exercises that you can do. I think sitting in a quiet place where you can relax your mind is great. Earlier I began to have a headache but when I closed my eyes and took a few deep breathes and focused on something other than the headache I was free from it. I have also uploaded some videos that I found on YouTube and I thought you may like to find some nice sounds to listen to.

I think there many different ways to relax and meditate. I do read the Bible daily and gain some encouragement from my readings.

You can also just sit with all the lights off and some candles lite while listening to some natural sounds to help you relax your mind while taking some deep breathes and closing your eyes and trying to focus on one thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn9HQqE96Rs&feature=related


There other ways of meditation when you can do different body coordination's. I plan on getting me a place in my apartment that is dedicated to meditation with Christ and just a simple place for peace and prayer in my house. They say to get sea shells, incense ( don't know about the incense that will send me into a Asthma attack..lol). But I have some rocks that would remind me of the ocean and sand as well. Lets get meditated. Think of blessings, God's love and the desire for God to show us peace and humbleness.


 http://www.essortment.com/all/meditationexercrwom.htm

Procrastination-Will Catch up...Good or Bad results...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procrastination

All my life I have pretty much waited to the last minute to do things. I have always thought that everything will work out and I would be able to get things done. Sometimes my health delays me from being able to focus. I have very bad headaches and I have had test done and the doctors can't seem to pinpoint why I am having these headaches but when I am free from a headache I need to learn to take care of my task because we never know what can happen in life.

Prime example. I am in school and I am currently taking an online Biology class I waited to the last minute and I rushed taking my three quizzes that I needed to take and I missed the final exam.

I did not see a link for it. I had a very bad headache and I was struggling at the computer to see and just feeling light headed and it messed up my thoughts and created confusion.

I am just trying to be better about life and try to get my priorities together. We can't blame any one but ourselves but when we acknowledge the problem we have a chance to fix it and make it right. Although some structure of my current class is a little to much I just have to take this experience and fix it. With that being said I will do and try better. I think when you wait to do things you are only placing more stress on you an the end result can be something that is unchangeable.

What does the Bible say about procrastination?

Procrastination is “the act of willfully delaying the doing of something that should be done,” and in some people it is a habitual way of handling any task.
http://www.gotquestions.org/procrastination-Bible.html
Proverbs 12:24 (NIV)
24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in slave labor.
Proverbs 13:4 (NIV)
 
4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing,
but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.


Proverbs 15:19 (NIV)
19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Luke 12:35

“Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning,

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Sometimes You Just Gotta Let Go-

Sometimes you just have to let a person or thing go. Just as simple as that. Let the reason that detached you from the person or thing help guide you to something better that you want to hold on to! Z-



Sometimes you have to let people go...it's as simple as that. In life you find that it's very short. When and as you get older you start to think of the things that you really want in life. I know I have. As far as relationships I have some regrets on giving people so many chances to not change.

Sometimes we wait when in reality the person can't be forced to change. I have learned that I can only take time to change myself for the better and I can't sit around bitter with others because I am in control of my own life.

I was in a very long relationship with a man that had so many issues and I am learning to let go. The experience made me a lot stronger but it also made me weak in a lot of aspects of my life. It feels good to let go finally when you have held on to something for so long.

I refuse to be lied too. cheated on, along with any other crappy things that people tend to do to others because of lack of care for there own being. I refuse to let someone control my life and play mind games with me or try to intimidate my intelligence to there ignorance. I got so tired of letting him hurt me and being sad over something I knew he was not going to do anyway.

God is all that matters in my life. He will not leave to alone in life. He has so many plans for me and I am so excited to start to seek all that God has created just for me. When you start to build your relationship with God he shows you things you may not of seen before.

My thoughts are if you are in a relationship that has you crying more than smiling, wondering more than being trusting and confident you may not be in the best relationship. God has designed someone for everyone and at times if you can be alone building a more intimate relationship with God he will speak to you and show you things you have never dreamed of.

I just hold out my hand for God because I will follow him and what he has for me. I'm in no rush I just want to build my relationship with God.

Sometimes I sit back and wonder how a MAN can be so insensitive to someones feelings. Don't ever forget that Man was not created to be perfect. Only GOD holds the key of perfection.

How can they be so selfish and inconsiderate to just life and someone Else's heart? I will never let myself let anyone hurt me continuously. My limits to others that have been hurtful has changed. Why be weary and stressed over someone that has shown you nothing but the worse anyways. Don't expect better from someone that has shown no action to care to change for his self or for life in general.

Just remember that God is the ultimate lover. He will never leave or forsake you in any situation.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Experienced a storm on top of a blessing...


So as I always mention life for me is up and down with the things that I go through daily. I still chose to find some type of wonderful even when I maybe down. We are all humans and we can hurt, stress and worry even when we try to be so hard and strong. For the most part I have been learning to really be patient and wait on the Lord to guide me in every aspect of my life.

We can't continue to stress over the things that we can't change. We don't have the power to make any type of Godly changes because we are only human. Even when we plan things it still comes out twisted and turned around in ways you never thought it could go. That is where you simple sit back and say..ok that's life!

I have set up plans to make monthly payments for my medical bills. Called and let them know I would be making a payment on a certain day and then was not able to. No I don't have bad credit but yes I fear one of my bills will hit my credit and mess up my plan to get a home loan so I can purchase my first house in a few months.

Things came up and plans changed to where I could not even attempt to make a payment on any of those planned medical bills. Yes I stay proactive and called each one to let them know that I just simply don't have it. I'm putting forth the effort to make contact with them to let them know I'm a honest person and am trying very hard to pay my debt. I JUST DON'T HAVE IT!

In life we make so many plans and we just can't do EVERYTHING. My lights where on the verge of getting cut off. My mother blessed me to pay some of that bill. All in Jesus name. I am able to see and have lights and heat in this cold winter. God worked that out and my mom just happened to be going to pay her light bill that day.

My Father bought me groceries so I could have nourishment for my body all in Jesus name. God made this possible. I just so happened to pick up a ad to Kroger yesterday only wishing I had enough money to catch the latest sells. Then my dad called and let me know he was coming down to take me to the store. My heart filled with joy because I knew that God did that.

God has really came into my life without any kind of plan on my part. He just did it. This was beyond my wildest desires. God knows what I need more than what I may want. I had a gift card that I was able to use for household supplies.

I have a ride to work everyday. I am just so blessed. Even though I constantly battle different types of depression, stress, and just the experience of LIFE. I know that deep inside there is always a better plan in the spirit of my FATHER in HEAVEN. With that I give God so much praise. He has done so much for me and I know this is not the end. I am so humbled by his works and I know God works through people.

Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
Just know that sometimes in life things don't always go as planned but know that God will give you the desires of your heart. He has the ultimate plan and when one thing falls down God will pour you out a blessing by his design. You have to place it upon Gods will. I hope this has touched someone. I am a real human being and I struggle just like everyone else does in the world but I hold on to my faith because I know God is not finished with me yet.

He is the GREAT I AM! I hope everyone has a blessed night in Jesus name may you lay your troubles with God and know that he will take care of it. Let him be the MASTER in your PLAN.

Zaundra-

Monday, January 10, 2011

One Year Bible Online

http://www.soundstrue.com/guide/meditation/

http://www.soundstrue.com/guide/meditation/

A good day...

Today has been a good day. I have to make my days good because I have God in them everyday so I don't need to complain about things that happen in my life. I am working on that also. I think it's apart of being humble the way God wants us to be and its a every day meditation with God. If you all would like to catch up on the "One Year Bible Readings" Here is a link you can go to and I am going to try to post the readings every month.  In case you did not know the readings for January is listed below. You can also go to http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/

01Genesis 1:1-2:25
Matthew 1:1-2:12
Psalm 1:1-6
Proverbs 1:1-6
02Genesis 3:1-4:26
Matthew 2:13-3:6
Psalm 2:1-12
Proverbs 1:7-9
03Genesis 5:1-7:24
Matthew 3:7-4:11
Psalm 3:1-8
Proverbs 1:10-19
04Genesis 8:1-10:32
Matthew 4:12-25
Psalm 4:1-8
Proverbs 1:20-23
05Genesis 11:1-13:4
Matthew 5:1-26
Psalm 5:1-12
Proverbs 1:24-28
06Genesis 13:5-15:21
Matthew 5:27-48
Psalm 6:1-10
Proverbs 1:29-33
07Genesis 16:1-18:15
Matthew 6:1-24
Psalm 7:1-17
Proverbs 2:1-5
08Genesis 18:16-19:38
Matthew 6:25-7:14
Psalm 8:1-9
Proverbs 2:6-15
09Genesis 20:1-22:24
Matthew 7:15-29
Psalm 9:1-12
Proverbs 2:16-22
10Genesis 23:1-24:51
Matthew 8:1-17
Psalm 9:13-20
Proverbs 3:1-6
11Genesis 24:52-26:16
Matthew 8:18-34
Psalm 10:1-15
Proverbs 3:7-8
12Genesis 26:17-27:46
Matthew 9:1-17
Psalm 10:16-18
Proverbs 3:9-10
13Genesis 28:1-29:35
Matthew 9:18-38
Psalm 11:1-7
Proverbs 3:11-12
14Genesis 30:1-31:16
Matthew 10:1-23
Psalm 12:1-8
Proverbs 3:13-15
15Genesis 31:17-32:12
Matthew 10:24-11:6
Psalm 13:1-6
Proverbs 3:16-18
16Genesis 32:13-34:31
Matthew 11:7-30
Psalm 14:1-7
Proverbs 3:19-20
17Genesis 35:1-36:43
Matthew 12:1-21
Psalm 15:1-5
Proverbs 3:21-26
18Genesis 37:1-38:30
Matthew 12:22-45
Psalm 16:1-11
Proverbs 3:27-32
19Genesis 39:1-41:16
Matthew 12:46-13:23
Psalm 17:1-15
Proverbs 3:33-35
20Genesis 41:17-42:17
Matthew 13:24-46
Psalm 18:1-15
Proverbs 4:1-6
21Genesis 42:18-43:34
Matthew 13:47-14:12
Psalm 18:16-36
Proverbs 4:7-10
22Genesis 44:1-45:28
Matthew 14:13-36
Psalm 18:37-50
Proverbs 4:11-13
23Genesis 46:1-47:31
Matthew 15:1-28
Psalm 19:1-14
Proverbs 4:14-19
24Genesis 48:1-49:33
Matthew 15:29-16:12
Psalm 20:1-9
Proverbs 4:20-27
25Genesis 50:1 - Exodus 2:10
Matthew 16:13-17:9
Psalm 21:1-13
Proverbs 5:1-6
26Exodus 2:11-3:22
Matthew 17:10-27
Psalm 22:1-18
Proverbs 5:7-14
27Exodus 4:1-5:21
Matthew 18:1-20
Psalm 22:19-31
Proverbs 5:15-21
28Exodus 5:22-7:25
Matthew 18:21-19:12
Psalm 23:1-6
Proverbs 5:22-23
29Exodus 8:1-9:35
Matthew 19:13-30
Psalm 24:1-10
Proverbs 6:1-5
30Exodus 10:1-12:13
Matthew 20:1-28
Psalm 25:1-15
Proverbs 6:6-11
31Exodus 12:14-13:16
Matthew 20:29-21:22
Psalm 25:16-22
Proverbs 6:12-15

I have been listening to the bible readings and reading along which is really nice and refreshing and guess what? You can do the same. http://www.learnoutloud.com/podcaststream. I am excited to listen and read along. God is awesome and there great free resources so you can get closer to God. I hope everyone has a blessed night. Read on and catch up. I'm doing the same. Don't let the devil hold you back. God bless you.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

God just blessed me beyond my dreams! Thank you Jesus for your faithfulness.

As I have been blogging I had reached some very hard financial hardships in my life lately. It seemed like there was no way out and I was going to constantly be in a bind beyond my control. I have learned to just sit and breathe and just let everything work itself out because there was nothing I could do about everything that was going on.

  Today I received a break through. The biggest bill that had been burdening me was set free from my shoulders. I give so much Glory to God. I think of the Representative that helped me today as a Angel. She was so helpful and worked everything out where I have a balance showing ZERO and even have a big credit on my account. I have been dealing with this hardship for about 5 months now and I can't explain how it has caused some really hard times, days of no sleep, crying and just sadness trying to figure it all out.

I decided a couple months back to just let it rest and I knew that God would fix it. I tried my hardest not to worry about it any more because I knew that God would work it all out for me and with that being said I am free and I know that was very patient and I believed in the word of God and he showed me his faithfulness.

Today a lady was sent to me by the name of Wendy to help me and just be a ear to listen. She was so compasionate, loyal and determined to help me with my account that I had so many issues with. She took the time on the phone with me for about close to 2 hours to make sure I was getting the care I deserved so that I can be stressfree from this situation.

I am so excited and over-whelmed. When you are patient God will show you that he is in control. Things may not happen when you want them but it really does come right on time. This has been the biggest blessing to happen in the new year. I owe it all to God. I am so blessed now I can sleep better. I just wanted to give a praise report and let you all people that are going through a hard time know that God will work everything out if you just wait patiently because God takes care of his children. He really does and if this was not God I don't know what was! I will never doubt God he is a God of promise. Don't give up on GOD because he will never give up on you or leave or forsake you .

God is a God of promise. The great I am not Is! I hope everyone has a blessed night in JESUS name.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Feeling blessed

Well Thursday was my first day back to work. I had been off for a few days because I had been sick. I am blessed that I am feeling better. Still having trouble with some health issues but I am blessed in so many ways. I am excited about the plans and goals that I have set with myself. The feeling of being blessed is sometimes unexplainable. I'm glad to have family in my life and people that I can talk to. I'm very glad that I have a relationship with God and I know that he is going to be the head of my life ALWAYS.

I have some neat exciting make-up post for all you fashionable ladies soon. I will post some fragrances for men too. I love creating things. It's theruptic for me to make fragrances, lotions and more. You never know what talents God will place in your hands until you are patient and pay attention and listen to his words.

I'm signing off right now. I will blog a little later on. I hope everyone has a blessed and peaceful night in JESUS name.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

New Journey-Out Reaching- RE-introduction

You ever had the desire or feeling to want to do a good thing for someone? Well I do right now. Well if you don't know already why I created this blog I am going to re-introduce myself. Are you ready. Drum roll please!!!!

My Mission-

To out-reach to the world to let them know the Power of Jesus Christ, to know his word and keep it forever in our hearts. Sharing life experiences dealing with every aspect of life and more. Out-reaching to help others in the world be something wonderful through God's understanding and not your own.
Hello world. I hope this reaches you at a blessed point in your life. My name is Zaundra. I am 28 years old and I love to write and inspire others. I am the founder and creator of this new organization called  "Thee Life Experience" My mission in life is to connect with other people around the world to share the word of God with them.

I thought I would come up with an organization/a new blog for the new year and try to stay as consistent as I can. Over the past couple of years I have created different blogs geared to women for support of us but this time I wanted to create a blog reaching out to everyone in the world no matter where you come from or what gender, age or race. I love all people. This is not only a blog this is a movement within itself. To reach out to others around the world for people in need of help in the many aspects of life.

Life is a experience and we all go through different things every day and I thought I would share some things to the world from every aspect of life the bitter and the sweet and the things you may not want to hear. All to help you and others that maybe in need of inspiration.

This is a place where you can come for inspiration and be able to get connected with others that maybe going through some of the same things you go through. This is a Christian group for all of the believers of Christ and know that God sent his only Son for us.
This is a out-reach support group for people in need of acceptance no matter what is troubling you. We have a great support team that assist people all over the world if you are in need of encouragement or help. I don't ever want to limit myself to what I can help people with because it's all in GODS hands and control.

I have learned to be open minded over the years and be open to listen to others for reasons of being able to learn from others. You never know what a person is going through beside you and I just want to be a ear to listen to others and be of assistance to others.
I will be reaching out to people soon creating different out- reaches and just trying to do some other things in the world to help others. Our first project will be to create care packages for the needy and homeless in OUR COMMUNITY!

I don't have a lot and struggle just like others on a daily basis but I want to try to be a better Christian and American and help others in need as well. So come on in and watch and see growth within myself and find your place in "The Life Experience".

Want to be apart of this?
-Sharing stories on how God has changed your life and others around you. Well this is something I want to share and inspire to everyone. It's all apart of Gods love and true family to create unity! PHIL 4:13

-If you would like to help support this out-reach please email me. I would be happy to send you some information or give you a phone call. We don't ask for money only if you feel in your heart you would like to help this new organization it would be a blessing. I plan to gather life experience care packages together to send out and hand out to the HOMELESS, ELDERLY and People just in need of help.

I do believe some people are out here homeless by choice and  a lot for reasons they may not be able to control. My youngest Uncle is out on the streets and I would love to bring him home to help him but we have not heard from him and have been trying to find him. I would hope that he can meet great Christians to encourage him as well. God Bless You all!

Life Experience Care Packages- March 2011-March 2012

Out Reaching to the world through good deeds in the name of Jesus. I will be starting a new out-reach project coming in March 2011. There is a lot of people in the community that are homeless. I am dedicating this outreach to my Uncle Johnny whom is homeless and we have not seen or heard from him in many years. I would want people to do the same for him by helping him with a simple care package. My goal is to have passed out 1,000 care packages by March 2012. If you would like to help with this outreach please contact me by email. The list below will showcase what I will need for the care packages.

Experience Life Care Packages- These item(s) can be trail sizes
Hygiene Products for the Needy coming March 2011


Large Zip Lock Bags
Socks
Deodorant
Tooth Brush/Paste
Wash Rags
Soap
Bottled Water
Hand Sanitizer
Shampoo
Lotion
Energy Snacks

We would like to gather packages for All genders!

Contact us-Prayer Request

I would love to hear from you about what you think of my new blog. Suggestions are welcome on more topics other than what I have listed here. Also I think prayer is the most important thing. I desire to pray for people if you have something troubling you I would love to pray with you or for you. Please send me a email and in the subject line place "Prayer Request" I will pray for you and send you a prayer as well. God bless you.

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Facing you Fears-Don't let the devil hold you back from GOD!



By the Grace of God I am feeling better. I still have some aches and pains but not nearly as bad as I did before.  For the past couple weeks I have been avoiding some things in my life because of fear. Again it goes back to my post about the devil but he has no control over my body or soul. I put on my full shield of amour and I did the things that I needed to do today.  My life has been flooded with illness, bills and just financial hard times and it's like just when I think things are in order they fall out of place again and it's been so hard for me to get back on track.
I have so many medical bills along with other things and I have been in fear to call about them because I just don't have the money to pay them. Will I was determined to get together the things I needed to do and I called all of them today and got very nice people on the phone that were helpful and gave me extensions to all of my medical bills which is a blessing. Although something since then has come up I know that things can be worked out and done if you place one foot in front of the other and  just do it. What can happen that has not already.
I am still learning to let GO and let GOD! I have some passages that will help you if you need some encouragement. I'm at peace with what I was able to accomplish. I refuse to worry any more of where my next bill funds will come from, my next funds for a meal or clothes. God is in control and he will place things together the way they should be.
I WILL FEAR NO EVIL
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)

I Will Help You

For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 41:13)

You Will See The Deliverance

Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again." (Exodus 14:13)

Be Strong and Courageous

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6)

A Spirit of Power and Love

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) (American Standard Version)

Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid?

The Lord is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)

The Angel Said To Her

But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God." (Luke 1:30)

I Bring You Good News

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." (Luke 2:10)

We Say With Confidence

So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can Man do to me?" (Hebrews 13:6)

Peace I Leave With You

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)


Have a blessed stress-free day in JESUS name!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7 Speak up to the devil in the name of Jesus. "Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." Jesus said, "I am with you [always]."

I had so many plans for the new year. Brought out my one year Bible to read, been prayerful and planning to build and everlasting foundation with Christ. Saturday I began to vomit, chills, body aches with headache, feeling weak and helpless. Sunday I started to feel a little better then Monday Fever, chills and the same painful symptoms raised again. All of this had me sleeping, and not being able to do what I have been planning due to feeling and being so weak. I learned I had a stomach virus with other Asthma issues as usual. The further I get behind in the word the devil tries to say it will be to much for me and I will never finish reading the bible or doing the meditation that I have planned.

He makes you try to disconnect your self away from you plans, life, and mostly Christ. I refuse to let the devil steal my desire, plans, life or meditation and love for Christ. The devil can not heal me, protect me or give me the desires of my heart so why do we let him control and get in our mind at times. I rebuke satin in the name of JESUS. I will read my daily scriptures and the ones I have missed reading. I will go on with my plans without any more hesitation because God is working on my body and providing me the desires of my heart. God will never leave or forsake me and with that being said I will never stop trying hard at what I know I need to do in my life. God has a plan for me and I am on the road and will continue to follow the path he has created for me to follow.

In life things will not always be the way we want them to be or plan them to be. We can't live by our understandings but we have to live by God's understandings and what he has for us. I will continue to move forward in Christ. I just wanted to share this message with you all. I do need to rest my body so I can have a full recovery and feel better for work Thursday. God bless you all. Oh by the way. I found 2 really nice Christian networks that I joined recently.

I am so excited to meet new friends and more so just humble Christians that accept all people no matter what.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Smith Wigglesworth Quotes

There are four principles we need to maintain: First, read the Word of God. Second, consume the Word of God until it consumes you. Third believe the Word of God. Fourth, act on the Word." Smith Wigglesworth-


Daily Inspiration-January 1st-2nd

Today my Dad came down which was refreshing. He brought a book to my attention of Smith Wigglesworth which was a man who served God and laid hands of healing upon people. I was touched by the stories and his power that God gave him. I wanted to share some quotes by him and also other people that spread the word of God. Enjoy!



There are four principles we need to maintain: First, read the Word of God. Second, consume the Word of God until it consumes you. Third believe the Word of God. Fourth, act on the Word." Smith Wigglesworth-

 




















Saturday, January 01, 2011
I've tried everything and nothing helps. I'm at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? Isn't that the real question? Romans 7:24 (MSG)
"The very fact that God sent a Savior means you need one."
Have you figured out yet that a lot of times you are your own worst enemy?  It's your own reactions, your own fears, your own inadequacies that cause you to act in foolish ways. I know that's true for me.
I need to be saved from myself because there are things I don't like about me - things I wish I had done differently, things I'd like to change. But I can't change them, not on my own power. I need an outside power source. 

You may be saying, "I can change." I hate to say this, but you can't. Every year about this time, we make a list of New Year's resolutions. But, by the end of January, that list will be in the dumpster. Why? Because you can't change on your own; you need God's power. You need a Savior, someone who can make the changes you can't make yourself. 

Let me make an important point here: God never wastes energy. He doesn't waste effort on things that are unnecessary. In other words, if you didn't need a Savior, he wouldn't have sent one. The very fact that God sent a Savior means you need one.

The truth is, if you are honest about it, sometimes you feel like your life is out of control. That's a pretty common feeling. Welcome to the human race! 

The apostle Paul felt that way 2,000 years ago. Paul says this in the Bible: "I've tried everything and nothing helps. I'm at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? The answer, thank God, is that Jesus Christ can and does" (Romans 7:24-25 MSG).That's the answer!

You may be looking for salvation in the wrong places, that's why you're frustrated. You're looking for that one thing that's going to give you fulfillment and meaning and peace in life. 

Some of us think that if we could just get married, or if we could just get a certain job, or a promotion, or attain a certain level of wealth, or have a baby - or if our babies would grow up and graduate! - things would be great.

You're looking in the wrong places. The answer is not in a place. It's not in a program or a pill. The answer is a person: Jesus Christ. You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life is never going to make sense.
by Jon Walker
For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2 (NIV)
(This devotional is by Jon Walker, editor of the Daily Hope Devotionals  and author of Costly Grace: A Contemporary View of Bonhoeffer's 'The Cost of Discipleship.')
Today you may be thinking about New Year's resolutions? You know, those lists we make with two scoops of optimistic enthusiasm, sprinkled with unrealistic expectations, and topped with the cherry of knowing the list isn't serious anyway.
But there is one guy who I suspect played for keeps when he made New Year's resolutions -- that zealot who could never do anything halfway, the let's-get-real-about-our-faith apostle Paul.
My thought is Paul only had one resolution on his New Year's list: "This year I resolve to know nothing but Christ and him crucified" (1 Corinthians 2:2).
Paul's message is radically simple: Salvation is in Christ alone. What does this mean?
  • It's not Christ plus your good behavior.
  • It's not Christ plus the years you taught a Bible study.
  • It's not Christ plus your tithe.
  • It's not Christ plus the church you attend.
  • It's not Christ plus the number of verses you memorize.
  • It's not Christ plus your title in the church.
  • It's not Christ plus wisdom from the latest Christian seminar.
  • It's not Christ plus a desert fast (or even a dessert fast!).
  • It's not Christ plus a good driving record.
  • It's not Christ plus well-behaved children.
  • It's not Christ plus the right job.
  • It's not Christ plus the right spouse.
  • It's not Christ plus the latest technology.

It's simply Christ. Christ plus nothing. 
That's Paul's message, a message that is as right throughout 2011 as it will be in 2999. May your resolution for this year be nothing but Christ and Him crucified.

Happy New Year

Wow! We have approached a new year what a blessing for so many reasons. I had intentions on posting some thoughts yesterday but I was very sick and today I still feel weak and I'm in bed as I will be most of the day. Perhaps I have some type of virus that has been going around. I still wanted to post my thoughts today. I have the biggest plan EVER!

Keeping God in my life daily without any hesitation on to busy etc. We have to keep God in our heart and soul every day. These fast and quick prayers just to say we have prayed for the night is just not working on meaningful in my book. I owe my life to God and I or nor should anyone else that believes in God be to tired or sleepy, to not pray in depth to God on our good and bad days. He deserves to be praised every day. I have joined a couple different sites where I have started a bible reading plan. Mostly the one year Bible. I also have a women's bible that is a one year bible. I am so excited to read daily and take time in my day to meditate the word and give thanks to God and just keep him and get him in my heart more than ever. We are responsible for stabilizing a relationship with God for all the RIGHT reasons.
I have decided that I want to meet more Christians because going back to my friend post I believe that you can find a better friend in one who has the same beliefs. In most and some ways. I true friend will love you no matter what you believe as well. I just want to be happy with life and with friendships. So I started the new year off with joining a couple different sites. This first one is a online Reading Bible plan. You can pick a reading plan to follow to ready the Bible daily. It's fun and exciting. It comes in many translations to fit the needs of any one.

Also http://www.crosswalk.com/ is a nice Christian website that I have joined as well. You can set up a free account and start a free Bible plan as well.

Also I joined a network that allows you to meet and talk with other Christians. I have seen a lot of younger people on the site but some older as well. It's a site for everyone.
http://www.faithfreaks.com/ It's set up kind of like My space in away but you set up a free profile and it's neat. I'm excited to connect with other Christians.

OK I have another personal website that I have been a member of for the last  6 months or so called
http://www.mydailystrength.org/ this site has helped me so much dealing with so many life issues. Health, relationships and so much more it's an online support group that reaches out o everyone dealing with every medical, emotional and life condition. It helps me daily get my feelings together and connects with other people that may be going through the same thing as me. I love this site.

Anymore I get tired of Face book, seeing peoples rude status messages, and talking about drinking etc. So I am trying to do some new things in my life for the new year.

Hope everyone has some good plans for the new year.