It is the 58th Annual Day of Prayer ..........check out the website and get your church, your bible-study, your prayer group or yourself involved!!!!!
Blessings, GG
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
A time of Prayer and Fasting -Friday May 1, 2009
Dear Friends,
If you feel led of God would you like to join me in a time of prayer and fasting Friday May 1, 2009.
I will be in prayer for my family and all of your families .
In the past several weeks I have received several specific family prayer requests . Lots of financial needs, many physical and emotional needs. Believers praying for the salvation of their households .
I have several groups of friends that are a core group of intercessors that I pray with regularly they will be joinging in as well.
I am fasting "food" from early am this Thursday April 30, 2009 at midnight until 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 1, 2009 .
Some of my family are also fasting and are doing 1/2 a day fast . Some are able to fast a meal.
Some fast until 5:00 pm but will have fruit juices.
If you feel lead of God to join in that is awesome.
Praying for God's Protection, Provision and Direction for our family in thjs season.
God is Faithful.
I often, while in fasting am much more aware of God's presence . I am aware that I am fasting for a specific reason and in obedience to God's Word.
There can be several reasons why we fast and this is in no way an complete study on the subject of "Fasting".
But is just my personal opinion and thoughts on the matter.
I have been a Christian for close to thirty years and never realized the importance of fasting.And had never seen the results I had seen in my prayer life until our Pastor did an extensive study on it in January of 1998. At that time our Church was in a "corporate fast ", the entire Body of believers that were able .
For up to eight days as each member was lead and able. As a church we were fasting seeking God's face for our nation , our church , the Church leadership and for our evangelistic efforts in the coming year. The results were incredible. And I became persuaded of the power of God through prayer and fasting.
There are several reasons we may fast, We fast in obedience to God's Word.
Joel:2:12: Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
2Co:6:4: But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,2Co:6:5: In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;2Co:6:6: By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,
M't:9:15: And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
We fast to humble ourselves before God and obtain His grace and power . We fast in times of crisis:
Es:4:15: Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,Es:4:16: Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.We fast seeking God's direction.
Ezr:8:21: Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.Ezr:8:22: For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him. Ezr:8:23: So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.
We fast for understanding and revelation .
Jer:36:6: Therefore go thou, and read in the roll, which thou hast written from my mouth, the words of the LORD in the ears of the people in the LORD's house upon the fasting day: and also thou shalt read them in the ears of all Judah that come out of their cities.
So there are many reasons to fast.
Knowing that God is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him, I felt led in my heart to fast and pray for our families.
Dear Friends ,Just a word about respecting our bodies during a fast.
If you are pregnant or nursing or have a medical condition that would prevent you from not having "solid" food. Use common sense and respect your body.
In general, most people can go one day or 1/2 a day without food , if they are having water, fruit juice or vegetable juices to supplement.If you must eat "solids" , perhaps you could commit to limiting your food intake to salad or vegetables.
These are all pleasing to the Lord as we are looking to Glorify God , putting the Lord first and our appetite second.Also remember if during the fast you become extremely nauseous, light headed or dizzy to please get something to eat and/or drink.
Friends if you have a prayer request, spoken or unspoken and you would like us to pray, it does not need to contain much detail. Leave a comment and we will take it before God .
Hugs & Prayers, GG
If you feel led of God would you like to join me in a time of prayer and fasting Friday May 1, 2009.
I will be in prayer for my family and all of your families .
In the past several weeks I have received several specific family prayer requests . Lots of financial needs, many physical and emotional needs. Believers praying for the salvation of their households .
I have several groups of friends that are a core group of intercessors that I pray with regularly they will be joinging in as well.
I am fasting "food" from early am this Thursday April 30, 2009 at midnight until 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 1, 2009 .
Some of my family are also fasting and are doing 1/2 a day fast . Some are able to fast a meal.
Some fast until 5:00 pm but will have fruit juices.
If you feel lead of God to join in that is awesome.
Praying for God's Protection, Provision and Direction for our family in thjs season.
God is Faithful.
I often, while in fasting am much more aware of God's presence . I am aware that I am fasting for a specific reason and in obedience to God's Word.
There can be several reasons why we fast and this is in no way an complete study on the subject of "Fasting".
But is just my personal opinion and thoughts on the matter.
I have been a Christian for close to thirty years and never realized the importance of fasting.And had never seen the results I had seen in my prayer life until our Pastor did an extensive study on it in January of 1998. At that time our Church was in a "corporate fast ", the entire Body of believers that were able .
For up to eight days as each member was lead and able. As a church we were fasting seeking God's face for our nation , our church , the Church leadership and for our evangelistic efforts in the coming year. The results were incredible. And I became persuaded of the power of God through prayer and fasting.
There are several reasons we may fast, We fast in obedience to God's Word.
Joel:2:12: Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
2Co:6:4: But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,2Co:6:5: In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;2Co:6:6: By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,
M't:9:15: And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
We fast to humble ourselves before God and obtain His grace and power . We fast in times of crisis:
Es:4:15: Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,Es:4:16: Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.We fast seeking God's direction.
Ezr:8:21: Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.Ezr:8:22: For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him. Ezr:8:23: So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.
We fast for understanding and revelation .
Jer:36:6: Therefore go thou, and read in the roll, which thou hast written from my mouth, the words of the LORD in the ears of the people in the LORD's house upon the fasting day: and also thou shalt read them in the ears of all Judah that come out of their cities.
So there are many reasons to fast.
Knowing that God is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him, I felt led in my heart to fast and pray for our families.
Respecting our Bodies in a Fast
Dear Friends ,Just a word about respecting our bodies during a fast.
If you are pregnant or nursing or have a medical condition that would prevent you from not having "solid" food. Use common sense and respect your body.
In general, most people can go one day or 1/2 a day without food , if they are having water, fruit juice or vegetable juices to supplement.If you must eat "solids" , perhaps you could commit to limiting your food intake to salad or vegetables.
These are all pleasing to the Lord as we are looking to Glorify God , putting the Lord first and our appetite second.Also remember if during the fast you become extremely nauseous, light headed or dizzy to please get something to eat and/or drink.
Friends if you have a prayer request, spoken or unspoken and you would like us to pray, it does not need to contain much detail. Leave a comment and we will take it before God .
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
A great finger-food recipe
This is a recipe from Nicole at PrairieHomemaker........It is tested and true. I made it several times for bible study, showers, family functions. They are yummy and kid friendly too!
Wish I had a picture of them.
Cheeseburger Muffins
These are a yummy way to stretch a half pound of ground beef.
I don't make them as often as I(or hubby) would like because of the amount of butter and cheese.
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2-1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon mustard
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
In large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl combine ketchup, milk, butter, eggs, and mustard.
Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in beef and cheese.
Fill greased muffin cups 3/4's full. Bake at 425.
For mini cups; bake 15-18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Will yield approx. 5 dozen
For regular size bake 20-25 minutes. Will yield around 2 dozen.
These are very good!!!! Thanks Nicole.
Hugs, GG
Wish I had a picture of them.
Cheeseburger Muffins
These are a yummy way to stretch a half pound of ground beef.
I don't make them as often as I(or hubby) would like because of the amount of butter and cheese.
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2-1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon mustard
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
In large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl combine ketchup, milk, butter, eggs, and mustard.
Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in beef and cheese.
Fill greased muffin cups 3/4's full. Bake at 425.
For mini cups; bake 15-18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Will yield approx. 5 dozen
For regular size bake 20-25 minutes. Will yield around 2 dozen.
These are very good!!!! Thanks Nicole.
Hugs, GG
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Kingdom of God .........Kingdom of Heaven
Asking for Prayer as I begin an extensive study in God's Word researching the Kingdom of God/The Kingdom of Heaven.......This has been prompted in me by the Holy Spirit several times now ..... It began one morning a couple of years ago , as I was reading in Luke and in Matthew the Lord's Prayer.
I began to think about hwo things are in heaven , and how things are here on earth........it became a stirring in my heart and spirit to study it out. I have started many times and have bits and pieces of accumulated information which I am praying God's Spirit would give me understanding and wisdom to The Kingdom of Heaven:
Lu:11:1: And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.Lu:11:2: And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.Lu:11:3: Give us day by day our daily bread.Lu:11:4: And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
M't:6:9: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.M't:6:10: Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.M't:6:11: Give us this day our daily bread.M't:6:12: And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.M't:6:13: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
There is so much teaching by Jesus concerning the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven. I am excited to spend time in God's word soaking up all that the Holy Spirit would show me in the Word.
If you have spent time studying this subject matter I would love to hear what God has shared with you in your study time.
Blessings, GG
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Playing in the dirt .........
Spring time pretty much finds me playing in the dirt.........Thankfully my husband has acquired a liking to it as well or I would never had gotten these 5 gallon buckets to my roof-top garden!!!!
These are for our tomato and green bell peppers. I am also going to put some ivy's and ferns and pretty flowers up there with a couple of comfy chairs and a little table and enjoy the peace & quiet and some sunshine on my face.
These little galvanized tins I bought at the Dollar Tree. I thought that they were so adorable. I have planted grass in these containers to sit along a ledge shelf in the hallway going upstairs to three rooms and the garden which my hubby has been re-modeling for months.
This little ledge is going to hold the tins along with some awesome weathered copper lanterns I have had for years. It is going to be a very pretty look when it is finished I will post some pictures.
What projects are you working on this Spring/Summer ?
These are for our tomato and green bell peppers. I am also going to put some ivy's and ferns and pretty flowers up there with a couple of comfy chairs and a little table and enjoy the peace & quiet and some sunshine on my face.
These little galvanized tins I bought at the Dollar Tree. I thought that they were so adorable. I have planted grass in these containers to sit along a ledge shelf in the hallway going upstairs to three rooms and the garden which my hubby has been re-modeling for months.
This little ledge is going to hold the tins along with some awesome weathered copper lanterns I have had for years. It is going to be a very pretty look when it is finished I will post some pictures.
What projects are you working on this Spring/Summer ?
Hugs & Prayers,
GG
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I'm back.............
I am back from a "break", after breaking my hard-drive. Nothing nice. Although I did have an awesome time in God's Word and Prayer. And much of my "spring cleaning" is completed. Whoo- Hoo a head start.
Blessings, GG
Blessings, GG
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