Dear Friends,
I am in search of a tried and true recipe for New England Clam Chowder and Manhattan Clam Chowder. I promised my Alianna that Grammy-Goo would make her Claim Chowder when she goes back to School. ( It felt like Fall here today )
The kids return to school on Wednesday and I still have not found my recipe for either of these chowders.
I suppose I could look one up, but if any of you would be willing to share one that you have and love , I would much prefer that .
Thanks ..............................
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Heeding the Warnings...............
I spent the most beautiful day with my husband yesterday . Travelling throughout the New England states along the Coastal Route 1 A. The sky was sparkling blue., big white puffy clouds. The ocean, was fierce, foaming and forceful.
All eyes were on Hurricane Bill in the Atlantic waters through-out last week.
It has been a while since New England has suffered a major storm and so when the forecasters and meteorologist said it was going well off shore, we believed it.
And indeed it did pass over 100 miles off our coast.
However, the "experts" also gave a warning! Do not go in the water !
As my husband and I drove along the coast , we saw thousands of people gathered along seawalls and breakers and lawns watching the ocean rage.
What was astonishing to me, was that there were people in the ocean. Swimming , surfing and standing on Rocks all along the beach where the water would break.
Making our way up the coast from Massachusetts, my husband and I stopped along some of our favorite places.
When we arrive in Maine later in the afternoon. Portions of the length of the Beach were closed this is a boulevard that runs along the Ocean in York , Maine. Long Sands beach specifically.
My husband parked along the barrier wall and went to get us some subs from a little place we like there. As I waited for him at the car and looked out at the ocean.
I was reminded of the Magnitude of God.
Parked in front of us was a woman , and with her a young girl I assumed was her daughter. As I leaned against my vehicle watching the ocean , I acknowledged her with a nod, she did the same.
Within a matter of seconds, the little girl, no more than 8 or 9 came bounding from the car.
She was rapidly descending the rocks to get onto the beach. I watched in horror that "Mom" would allow her to be put in danger that way.
Before my mind could process the thought , my husband was coming with our sandwiches and we were moving along.
I looked back I saw several people in the waters . I also saw the warning flags up and blowing in the increasing winds. We continued travelling up the coast and saw the same scene repeated all along the way. Warning flags up and people not heeding the warning.............
We arrived home late last night, just in time to catch the evening news .
I got a cold water from the fridge and plopped down in my favorite spot and heard the Anchorwoman reporting the death of two in the coastal waters of Maine.
It hit me like a ton of bricks. How awful, how tragic and how unnecessary.........completely avoidable had they heeded the warnings.
Today in thinking about this scenario, I thought how that can happen to us as God's people.
Not heeding the warnings of God's Precious Holy Spirit. Not listening to the nudge in our spirit warning us not to go there, not to do that , don't enter into that agreement., don't go down that road.
Whether we believe it or not there are lots of "ifs" in God's word. And there are plenty of warnings in black and white and red.
To keep us from destruction.
Heb:3:7: Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,
Heb:3:8: Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
Heb:3:9: When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.
Heb:3:10: Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.
Heb:3:11: So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)
Heb:3:12: Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Heb:3:13: But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Praying I "hear" what the spirit of God is speaking, and heed His warnings.
Hugs & Prayers, GG
All eyes were on Hurricane Bill in the Atlantic waters through-out last week.
It has been a while since New England has suffered a major storm and so when the forecasters and meteorologist said it was going well off shore, we believed it.
And indeed it did pass over 100 miles off our coast.
However, the "experts" also gave a warning! Do not go in the water !
As my husband and I drove along the coast , we saw thousands of people gathered along seawalls and breakers and lawns watching the ocean rage.
What was astonishing to me, was that there were people in the ocean. Swimming , surfing and standing on Rocks all along the beach where the water would break.
Making our way up the coast from Massachusetts, my husband and I stopped along some of our favorite places.
When we arrive in Maine later in the afternoon. Portions of the length of the Beach were closed this is a boulevard that runs along the Ocean in York , Maine. Long Sands beach specifically.
My husband parked along the barrier wall and went to get us some subs from a little place we like there. As I waited for him at the car and looked out at the ocean.
I was reminded of the Magnitude of God.
Parked in front of us was a woman , and with her a young girl I assumed was her daughter. As I leaned against my vehicle watching the ocean , I acknowledged her with a nod, she did the same.
Within a matter of seconds, the little girl, no more than 8 or 9 came bounding from the car.
She was rapidly descending the rocks to get onto the beach. I watched in horror that "Mom" would allow her to be put in danger that way.
Before my mind could process the thought , my husband was coming with our sandwiches and we were moving along.
I looked back I saw several people in the waters . I also saw the warning flags up and blowing in the increasing winds. We continued travelling up the coast and saw the same scene repeated all along the way. Warning flags up and people not heeding the warning.............
We arrived home late last night, just in time to catch the evening news .
I got a cold water from the fridge and plopped down in my favorite spot and heard the Anchorwoman reporting the death of two in the coastal waters of Maine.
It hit me like a ton of bricks. How awful, how tragic and how unnecessary.........completely avoidable had they heeded the warnings.
Today in thinking about this scenario, I thought how that can happen to us as God's people.
Not heeding the warnings of God's Precious Holy Spirit. Not listening to the nudge in our spirit warning us not to go there, not to do that , don't enter into that agreement., don't go down that road.
Whether we believe it or not there are lots of "ifs" in God's word. And there are plenty of warnings in black and white and red.
To keep us from destruction.
Heb:3:7: Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,
Heb:3:8: Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
Heb:3:9: When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.
Heb:3:10: Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.
Heb:3:11: So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)
Heb:3:12: Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Heb:3:13: But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Praying I "hear" what the spirit of God is speaking, and heed His warnings.
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Intercessory Prayer
What is it ?
Merriam - Webster defines it this way
Main Entry: in·ter·ces·sion
Pronunciation: \ˌin-tər-'se-shən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin intercession-, intercessio, from intercedere
Date: 15th century
1 : the act of interceding2 : prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another
Intercession is not just praying for someone else's needs. It is praying believing that God would step in and intervene on the behalf of some specific other person or circumstance.
Main Entry: in·ter·ces·sion
Pronunciation: \ˌin-tər-'se-shən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin intercession-, intercessio, from intercedere
Date: 15th century
1 : the act of interceding2 : prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another
Intercession is not just praying for someone else's needs. It is praying believing that God would step in and intervene on the behalf of some specific other person or circumstance.
It is trusting and believing that God will act, even if it's not in the manner or timing we seek. God wants us to ask, even urgently. It is casting our limitations before God's power.
INTERCESSION IN THE BIBLE- Old Testament
Abraham interceded for his neighbors in Sodom.
Moses interceded for the Hebrew people.
Habakkuk asks God to act against injustice
Isaiah prayed with King Hezekiah to save Israel from destruction at the hand of the Assyrians.
Nehemiah petitioned God regarding the rebuilding of Jerusalem
Abraham interceded for his neighbors in Sodom.
Moses interceded for the Hebrew people.
Habakkuk asks God to act against injustice
Isaiah prayed with King Hezekiah to save Israel from destruction at the hand of the Assyrians.
Nehemiah petitioned God regarding the rebuilding of Jerusalem
INTERCESSION IN THE BIBLE- New Testament
Jesus was the most excellent example of an intercessor. He interceded in prayer that for His followers.
Stephen interceded on behalf of those that martyred him .
Apostle Paul prayed continually for the early church
Epaphras wrestled in prayer for the Church in Colossae .
Contrary to some teaching I recently have heard, indicating that it was almost offensive to God for us to “labor” or “travail” in prayer. The old timers and the early church understood "laboring" in prayer. What has happened to us. We want a faith-filled, drive-thru, answer by the time I get to the window prayer life.
The early church was a praying church :
They prayed for travel mercies.
They prayed that people might come to Christ through their witness
They prayed for healing and health .
They prayed for wisdom
They prayed spiritual growth
They prayed. They prayed for others and not just themselves.
They prayed for their political leaders , even the ones that wanted to kill them.
Lord Jesus, that we would find a place of prayer. That we would in our private time with God be yielding to His Spirit .
The Spirit leads us to pray . When we allow the love of God to move upon our heart and spirit we just may find our prayer time becoming a time of intercession.
Asking God to strengthen, heal, save, protect, or bless someone other than ourselves.
Bearing each other's burden's
The more times we come before God in surrender in prayer the more we become “seasoned ” in prayer. God still hears, and answers.
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Monday, August 17, 2009
Fish Chowder .......................for Anni
My littlest Grand-daughter is requesting I make her some Clam Chowder. I have only found a hand-full of recipes since I have moved and I have boxes and boxes of books still packed. I cannot find my Clam Chowder recipe, but what I did find was my Grandmothers recipe for
New England Fish Chowder
FISH CHOWDER
4-5 lbs haddock or cod ( I prefer haddock)
2 quarts of fish stock
1/4 lb. bacon fried crispy
6 onions, thinly sliced
3-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 or 2 lbs. corn can be fresh on the cob, frozen or 2 cans of whole kernel
and 1 can of creamed
2-3 tablespoons flour
6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups celery, minced
1 cup of carrot , minced
6 cups milk, scalded
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
2 tablespoons of fresh dill , minced
In a heavy pan ( dutch oven ) , fry bacon over low heat; turn to medium high heat until crispy. Add and lightly brown the onions; stir in garlic and saute for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add flour and pour in fish stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add potatoes, onions, celery , carrots and corn.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 45- 60 minutes or until potatoes and corn and carrots ( if using fresh ) become tender. Add fish and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Lastly stir in the cream and cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
Serve with oyster crackers or crusty bread
Chowder is better the next day, after it has refrigerated overnight.
New England Fish Chowder
FISH CHOWDER
4-5 lbs haddock or cod ( I prefer haddock)
2 quarts of fish stock
1/4 lb. bacon fried crispy
6 onions, thinly sliced
3-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 or 2 lbs. corn can be fresh on the cob, frozen or 2 cans of whole kernel
and 1 can of creamed
2-3 tablespoons flour
6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups celery, minced
1 cup of carrot , minced
6 cups milk, scalded
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
2 tablespoons of fresh dill , minced
In a heavy pan ( dutch oven ) , fry bacon over low heat; turn to medium high heat until crispy. Add and lightly brown the onions; stir in garlic and saute for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add flour and pour in fish stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add potatoes, onions, celery , carrots and corn.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 45- 60 minutes or until potatoes and corn and carrots ( if using fresh ) become tender. Add fish and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Lastly stir in the cream and cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
Serve with oyster crackers or crusty bread
Chowder is better the next day, after it has refrigerated overnight.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
****Summer-Fun Post ******GiGi's Radishes ...................
GiGi.............. My Mom. Is craving Radishes. She loves them.
So the children and I are planting several containers of them for her and placing them on her deck where she can see them grow with all the other plants , flowers and veggies we put on her deck for her!
GiGi is bed-bound for the most part, but she is the Matriarch of our family , still vital and still contributing to the daily activities of the household.
She is a Faith filled woman of God. I admire the strength and courage that God has put in her heart and spirit !
WE love being back "home" with the family.
It is not everyone that is cut out for Multi-family, Multi-generational living, but we thrive in it.
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Grammy-Goo's Chicken Stew
It will fix what's ailing you.
Grammy-Goo's - Chicken Stew
Ingredients
2 ½ quarts water
8 chicken breast or about 2 pounds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon onion powder
4 packets of Goya Chicken flavor
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions chopped
3 garlic cloves chopped
5 stalks of celery chopped
2 cups of potato- cubed
2 -8 oz cans of Stewed tomatoes
1- can green beans
5 large fresh carrots sliced
3 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons fresh minced dill
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and bouillon packets. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, or until chicken juices run clear.
Remove chicken, reserve broth. Shred chicken.
In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned. Stir in stewed tomato , potato, green beans, carrots, celery, shredded chicken and 5 cups broth. Simmer 30 minutes. Top with chives and dill.
Grammy-Goo's - Chicken Stew
Ingredients
2 ½ quarts water
8 chicken breast or about 2 pounds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon onion powder
4 packets of Goya Chicken flavor
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions chopped
3 garlic cloves chopped
5 stalks of celery chopped
2 cups of potato- cubed
2 -8 oz cans of Stewed tomatoes
1- can green beans
5 large fresh carrots sliced
3 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons fresh minced dill
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and bouillon packets. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, or until chicken juices run clear.
Remove chicken, reserve broth. Shred chicken.
In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned. Stir in stewed tomato , potato, green beans, carrots, celery, shredded chicken and 5 cups broth. Simmer 30 minutes. Top with chives and dill.
Friday, August 7, 2009
It's official ............He's a walking baby!!!!!
News Flash ................. Our beautiful Grandson at 10 months and 1 day old, has taken 16 consecutive steps!!!
This is the report I got from Camp this evening, along with this darling photo of him apparently eating the grass.
Grammy misses them all and they have only been gone about 12 hours!
Have fun kids.
Hugs & Prayers, Grammy-Goo
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
The fruit of my labor.........
After my one day free-lancing project ,
I was able to purchase my husband and I each a three piece set of luggage.
I really like it because the duffle rolls too!
I also purchased two expandable Urban Sport Backpacks. They are really funky and DH really likes them.
Perfect for a day trip .
And they coordinate really well with the luggage.
I am a happy girl!
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Friday, July 31, 2009
What are you saving for................
I am currently saving for the following:
New Luggage for my husband and I.
I am doing a little free-lancing project on Monday.
With the proceeds and my savings , I am going to purchase our luggage.
I went and picked-it all out and it will help me to get my project done knowing I will be rewarded for my efforts with beautiful new luggage.
So high ho, high ho, it's off to work I go 1 day project ...........New luggage for me .
Are you saving for something special ?
Blessings, GG
Monday, July 27, 2009
Preparing for Flu Season............
Well, I am happy to say that we had a very successful yard sale this past Saturday and did very well.
With the proceeds, I stocked my "Flu Chest"
In it right now , I have the following:
4 bottles of Tussin
4 packages of Smith Brothers Cough Drops
( they have a new flavor Warm apple pie)
3 boxes of Walgreens brand gloves 50 ct.
4 pair of household gloves
2 large bottles and 8 small bottles of hand sanitizer
3 Jars of Vicks Vapor Rub
2 bottles of pepto bismal
3 boxes of alcohol prep pads 200 ct
2 bottles of tums
7 packages of mask 12 count
5 boxes of Heat Wraps- My hubby swears by these for muscle aches
3 packages of Sterilux 4x4's 200 count
3 tubs of Bengay
2 tubes of hydrocortisone cream
4 tubes of triple anti-bacterial ointment.
2 tubes of blistex
3 lg bottles of sterile water
1 large container of silver sulfadiazine cream - For burns
1 lubricating eye drops
4 packages of neb tubing
Assorted bandages
5 large boxes of tissues
2 15 ct rolls of trash bags
and a partridge in a pear tree.
Food items I have stocked are: ( From shopping not my yard sale proceeds)
5 packages of the 18 count ramen noodles in the cup .
24 cans of tomato soup
5 bottles of Apple juice
4 cases of Gingerale
There are still plenty of things I would like to get. We are having another yard sale in a couple of weeks and I will designate my proceeds to finishing my "Chest" .
Do you plan for flu season or do you just kind of wing it ?
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
An Awesome Give- Away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out Parsley's Blog @ http://seasonsofmymind.blogspot.com/2009/07/happy-give-away.html.
She has a great blog and is giving away a chance to win a "HAPPY BOX" !!!!!!!!
Whoo-Hoo . Thanks Parsley !!!!!!
Hugs & Prayers,
GG
She has a great blog and is giving away a chance to win a "HAPPY BOX" !!!!!!!!
Whoo-Hoo . Thanks Parsley !!!!!!
Hugs & Prayers,
GG
Monday, July 20, 2009
Keep your eye on the prize..............
1Co:9:24: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
In my quiet time with the Lord late last evening and very early this morning, it seemed to me as though the Holy Spirit continued to emphasise to me............Stay focused. Keep your eye on the prize ............
I have had a sense of urgency within my spirit to be alert and vigilant , to be focused, awake and prepared. So many in the Body of Christ , the Family of God seem to be hearing and sensing the very same thing. I am fully convinced that there are no coincidences in Christ. Therefore, I am concluding it is the precious Spirit of God speaking to our hearts and minds to be ready.
Something that has disturbed me and troubled me to my very core , is that while there are a group of the Family of God hearing the urgent cry of the Lord. There is also a complacency going on with people who name the Name of Christ.
I, along with my husband, have been a student of eschatology ( end-time events )for twenty-five years .
In a recent discussion with a friend of mine, I brought up a major end-time prophecy that is being fulfilled and they just looked at me blank. I thought ...........OK , maybe they did not hear me . Let me tell them again.
Finally a response came......... " You know Ella, all that end-time stuff is really kinda depressing, what we really should be focused on is the Kingdom" .
After I reconnected my jaw and was able to reply.
I responded ...... I guess it could be depressing if you did not know that soon .............The kingdoms of this world are to become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
We smiled at each other and hugged and went in different directions and I thought wow..................... This is a person that I have talked with over the years about bible prophecy and the exciting events merging together that point to the return of our Lord.
When did we begin to think that talking about Bible Prophecy was depressing, when did end-time events become "unfashionable" to preach, teach or talk about????
If this was the only kind of discussion I had like this I would have brushed it off as just the individual, but I am hearing it over and over and over in discussions with all kinds of people. Some of whom actually taught me about end-time events.
I am beginning to see a distrubing trend toward a turning away of biblical truth and doctrine and an embracing of a liberal, social gospel which is really no gospel at all. But, then again that is prophetic.
As for me and my house, we are doing what the Lord said.............................
Lu:21:28: And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Ph'p:3:14: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
In my quiet time with the Lord late last evening and very early this morning, it seemed to me as though the Holy Spirit continued to emphasise to me............Stay focused. Keep your eye on the prize ............
I have had a sense of urgency within my spirit to be alert and vigilant , to be focused, awake and prepared. So many in the Body of Christ , the Family of God seem to be hearing and sensing the very same thing. I am fully convinced that there are no coincidences in Christ. Therefore, I am concluding it is the precious Spirit of God speaking to our hearts and minds to be ready.
Something that has disturbed me and troubled me to my very core , is that while there are a group of the Family of God hearing the urgent cry of the Lord. There is also a complacency going on with people who name the Name of Christ.
I, along with my husband, have been a student of eschatology ( end-time events )for twenty-five years .
In a recent discussion with a friend of mine, I brought up a major end-time prophecy that is being fulfilled and they just looked at me blank. I thought ...........OK , maybe they did not hear me . Let me tell them again.
Finally a response came......... " You know Ella, all that end-time stuff is really kinda depressing, what we really should be focused on is the Kingdom" .
After I reconnected my jaw and was able to reply.
I responded ...... I guess it could be depressing if you did not know that soon .............The kingdoms of this world are to become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
We smiled at each other and hugged and went in different directions and I thought wow..................... This is a person that I have talked with over the years about bible prophecy and the exciting events merging together that point to the return of our Lord.
When did we begin to think that talking about Bible Prophecy was depressing, when did end-time events become "unfashionable" to preach, teach or talk about????
If this was the only kind of discussion I had like this I would have brushed it off as just the individual, but I am hearing it over and over and over in discussions with all kinds of people. Some of whom actually taught me about end-time events.
I am beginning to see a distrubing trend toward a turning away of biblical truth and doctrine and an embracing of a liberal, social gospel which is really no gospel at all. But, then again that is prophetic.
As for me and my house, we are doing what the Lord said.............................
Lu:21:28: And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Ph'p:3:14: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
*****Summer Fun Post ******* Jack's ... An Old Time Favorite !
Since I have been home , I have been enjoying the blessing of being with my Grandchildren daily .
Being able to share and enjoy simple things together is such a blessing.
Yesterday I picked up several games of Jacks .
I am going to teach the girls how to play this weekend. God Willing.
It is part of Our "Summer Fun" Projects.
My cousin Christine and I would play for hours on the kitchen floor! Simple and Fun. No electricity needed.
Just good old fashion fun! What are you doing with you children and Grand-children this summer ?
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
I've actually been peaceful enough to paint...........
These are my three latest ...........I have painted 7 of each of them........ I have an endless supply of slates thanks to my sweet husband .
I do 2 craft shows a year Spring and Fall. I missed the Spring show , but will be doing the Fall.
I also like to keep them on hand for my gift- giving closet.
I enjoy painting. Very relaxing!
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Friday -July 10, 2009 - A time of prayer and fasting.
Dear Friends,
If you feel led of God , would you like to join me in a time of prayer and fasting Friday, July 10th 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 July 9, 2009 at midnight until 5:00 p.m. on Friday July 10, 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 this 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.
On my blog here under "God's Word/Faith" is a post from the last corporate fast I posted about in May. It has scripture references and some commonsense instructions about respecting your body in a fast .
Hugs & Prayers,
GG
If you feel led of God , would you like to join me in a time of prayer and fasting Friday, July 10th 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 July 9, 2009 at midnight until 5:00 p.m. on Friday July 10, 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 this 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.
On my blog here under "God's Word/Faith" is a post from the last corporate fast I posted about in May. It has scripture references and some commonsense instructions about respecting your body in a fast .
Hugs & Prayers,
GG
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Waving Hello.........
Well, the move back home is going well. I thought I would pop in and give ya all a shout !
It has been a busy, busy time for us. But good busy *8-)
We are hosting a family dinner this evening. God is taking care of us as a family . My husband has been busy in his business and the sun is suppose to be out the end of the week!
Once I get settled back in , I will share some of the "Summer Fun" stories , pictures and projects we are doing this year as a family and with the kids !
So .........................watch for those posts on my Blog this summer and each time you share a comment /idea your doing on a "Summer Fun" post this summer , your name will be entered into a Labor-Day Give-Away on my Blog !
Hugs & Prayers ,
GG
It has been a busy, busy time for us. But good busy *8-)
We are hosting a family dinner this evening. God is taking care of us as a family . My husband has been busy in his business and the sun is suppose to be out the end of the week!
Once I get settled back in , I will share some of the "Summer Fun" stories , pictures and projects we are doing this year as a family and with the kids !
So .........................watch for those posts on my Blog this summer and each time you share a comment /idea your doing on a "Summer Fun" post this summer , your name will be entered into a Labor-Day Give-Away on my Blog !
Hugs & Prayers ,
GG
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Cha Cha Cha Changes...................
Hi Dear Friends............ It has been non-stop around here!!!!
DH and I are moving back to the family homestead. So we are giving up the roof-top garden and tons of closet space.
Gaining daily Mulit-family, Mutli-generational living with 4 generations of our family all together here.
We are happy about the move and feel it is the Lord , the season we are in is uncertain, but God is always in control.
And after prayer and fasting , pieces lined up for us to return. It almost seems like we have never left ! It is a good feeling.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Independance day !!
Hugs & Prayers, GG
DH and I are moving back to the family homestead. So we are giving up the roof-top garden and tons of closet space.
Gaining daily Mulit-family, Mutli-generational living with 4 generations of our family all together here.
We are happy about the move and feel it is the Lord , the season we are in is uncertain, but God is always in control.
And after prayer and fasting , pieces lined up for us to return. It almost seems like we have never left ! It is a good feeling.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Independance day !!
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Up on the Roof ................
This is quickly becoming my very favorite spot in the entire house !
When I park my car in the driveway and look up toward the roof line I can see all the tomato, the ferns, houseplants, lettuce and squash .
Dh is debating about putting a railing around the perimeter. I just stay right in the little square of my carpet and I am good ! 
I got a little bird bath for up there and a bird feeder that I am going to ask DH to put up for me
A quiet place this summer. All along the perimeter I am going to put my herbs that are all in window boxes right now , that will help establish a border too !
What projects are you working on this summer?
Blessings, GG
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tomato & Corn Salad
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This is one of my favorite side dishes in the Summer. Especially on a Hot day .
Tomato & Corn Salad
2 C. Corn
2 C. Tomato chopped
1 medium/large Purple Onion Minced
1/4 C. chives chopped
Parsley to garnish
Sauce
1/4 Apple cider Vinegar
2 tablespoons Spicy Mustard
2 tablespoons butter
Mix Corn, tomato, onion , chives and parsley in a large bowl.
In a small sauce pan heat over low/meduim heat : Apple cider vinegar , mustard, butter . Until all ingredients are incorporated. Pour over tomato and corn mixture.
Serve warm or chilled. Yummy
Blessings, GG
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thank You
Sara at Be still and know , sent me the most lovely gift today. I won it in a giveaway on her blog.
It was so nice to receive a gift in the mail today ! Thanks Again Sara!
Blessings, GG
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Happy Birthday Niki
I cannot believe that it was 30 years ago today that God blessed me with the most beautiful and precious baby girl.
She is a joy and delight . I could not be more Godly proud of the young woman that she has become. She is a beautiful person.
She is tender-hearted , moved with compassion and is a great Mom to our three beautiful grand-children.
Happy Birthday Honey!
Love, Mom
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Are you a Home schooling Mom.........
Ladies, Are you a home schooling Mom.
My Frind Kristi at Collective Thoughts has just started a discussion board for you.
Here is the link. Homeschool Moms Fellowship Board
And she is having a great give-away too ! Here is the link : http://bit.ly/yS9cK .
Enjoy!
Blessings, GG
My Frind Kristi at Collective Thoughts has just started a discussion board for you.
Here is the link. Homeschool Moms Fellowship Board
And she is having a great give-away too ! Here is the link : http://bit.ly/yS9cK .
Enjoy!
Blessings, GG
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Meatballs in the Oven
I love the smell of something cooking in the oven on a Saturday morning............ This Morning it is Italian Meatballs.
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 C. Romano Cheese
1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese
1 large onion diced
1 16 oz can of tomato sauce
Seasonings to taste: Garlic powder, parsley, Oregano, basil, salt , pepper.
Mix together and form meatballs. Makes 20-40 meatballs depending what size you roll them!
Hugs, GG
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 C. Romano Cheese
1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese
1 large onion diced
1 16 oz can of tomato sauce
Seasonings to taste: Garlic powder, parsley, Oregano, basil, salt , pepper.
Mix together and form meatballs. Makes 20-40 meatballs depending what size you roll them!
Hugs, GG
Thursday, June 4, 2009
I Won !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh My Socks . I am sooooooooo excited.
I won a beautiful handcrafted gift from Sara at http://blogbestillandknow.blogspot.com.
Check out her blog and you can see this awesome gift and enjoy her posts.
Thank you again Sara for hosting this awesome give-away.
Hugs & Blessings, GG
I won a beautiful handcrafted gift from Sara at http://blogbestillandknow.blogspot.com.
Check out her blog and you can see this awesome gift and enjoy her posts.
Thank you again Sara for hosting this awesome give-away.
Hugs & Blessings, GG
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
One of my all time favorites..............
Just love this sister!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!! God CAN!!!!!!!!!!!Praise God!!! HE is Faithful!
Hugs, GG
Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!! God CAN!!!!!!!!!!!Praise God!!! HE is Faithful!
Hugs, GG
Sunday, May 31, 2009
The Fluffernutter..........A New England Classic
A yummy treat that just about every kid raised in New England would recognize as a staple for decades. Marshmallow Fluff was invented in Somerville, Ma .
A little Fluff trivia for ya.
Fluff is 50% sugar.........could explain all the obesity and dental bills.
But we loved it. I still do. It is one of those comfort food things.
It is 10:29 pm on a Sunday evening and we are just getting back from a long day and what did I just make..............My old pal . Fluffernutter.
Unfortunately I did I know we were out of bread. Hesitating to go to the market , procrastinating is more like it .
But thank goodness in the bread box was some wonderfully fresh
Hot dog rolls and they worked just fine. Finished my treat and and sipping on my sweet , hot Lipton tea before I turn out the lights.
Blessings, GG
Incredible ..................
Dear Friends , this is an email that I shared with some friends and family members a few minutes ago.
Dear Friends and Family
ACLJ • American Center for Law & Justice
Department of Homeland Security Assessment Part 1 is the name of the discussion on the web-site under their multimedia section.
I do not usually send a ton of please see this kind of emails. This is really a wake-up call to all of us.
Ia0257-09 Is the official document number.
Please take a few minutes to listen to Jay Sekulow from the American Center for Law and Justice. There is posted on his website a discussion regarding this matter.
Please Call 1-877-989-2255. it is the telephone number for his office, they are demanding a retraction from DHS , which is now labeling as Domestic Terrorists..........If you are .....Pro-life, Bible/End-time Prophecy believers, returning veterans are all considered potential domestic terrorist now . Right -winged extremist . BECAUSE OF OUR VIEWS AND VALUES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is unbelievable what has recently been added in an official government document from the DHS.
This is in the law right now, it has been sent to all 50 states ............The state police and all state offices of DHS . To watch all groups of these individuals.
ACLJ • American Center for Law & Justice Please, Please, Please...................... Take so action on this!
Congressman John Carter from Texas 31st District of Texas Member of the House Appropriations Committee is calling for the termination of Janet Napolitano the secretary of homeland security.
Love in Christ, Marantha!
GG
Dear Friends and Family
ACLJ • American Center for Law & Justice
Department of Homeland Security Assessment Part 1 is the name of the discussion on the web-site under their multimedia section.
I do not usually send a ton of please see this kind of emails. This is really a wake-up call to all of us.
Ia0257-09 Is the official document number.
Please take a few minutes to listen to Jay Sekulow from the American Center for Law and Justice. There is posted on his website a discussion regarding this matter.
Please Call 1-877-989-2255. it is the telephone number for his office, they are demanding a retraction from DHS , which is now labeling as Domestic Terrorists..........If you are .....Pro-life, Bible/End-time Prophecy believers, returning veterans are all considered potential domestic terrorist now . Right -winged extremist . BECAUSE OF OUR VIEWS AND VALUES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is unbelievable what has recently been added in an official government document from the DHS.
This is in the law right now, it has been sent to all 50 states ............The state police and all state offices of DHS . To watch all groups of these individuals.
ACLJ • American Center for Law & Justice Please, Please, Please...................... Take so action on this!
Congressman John Carter from Texas 31st District of Texas Member of the House Appropriations Committee is calling for the termination of Janet Napolitano the secretary of homeland security.
Love in Christ, Marantha!
GG
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Hand-crafted clip board giveaway!!!!
Ladies,
I found this awesome blog , through another blog that I follow.
Her name is Sara and she is a home-schooling Mom, with a great blog. So Sara is hosting her first giveaway at her blog.
http://blogbestillandknow.blogspot.com.
I really enjoyed reading through her posts and found it a refreashing blog ! Check it out !
Hugs, GG
I found this awesome blog , through another blog that I follow.
Her name is Sara and she is a home-schooling Mom, with a great blog. So Sara is hosting her first giveaway at her blog.
http://blogbestillandknow.blogspot.com.
I really enjoyed reading through her posts and found it a refreashing blog ! Check it out !
Hugs, GG
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Praying for Connor
Dear Friends and mighty prayer warriors,
Asking for prayer for seven month old Connor he is scheduled for heart surgery on May 27th (tomorrow morning) He is undergoing an arterial switch operation, along with the repair of his VSD (a hole).
This is a bi-pass surgery being done at a Boston hospital - the most prestigious medical facility for children's cardiology in the country, if not the world.
Praying for a flawless surgery and complete recovery .
Hugs, GG
Asking for prayer for seven month old Connor he is scheduled for heart surgery on May 27th (tomorrow morning) He is undergoing an arterial switch operation, along with the repair of his VSD (a hole).
This is a bi-pass surgery being done at a Boston hospital - the most prestigious medical facility for children's cardiology in the country, if not the world.
Praying for a flawless surgery and complete recovery .
Hugs, GG
The roof top garden................
Well, it is coming along. We have some tomato growing up there and some yellow summer squash, some leaf lettuce and green peppers.
My DH has put some carpet down and we have a couple of chairs and a little table. We have sat out there a few times in the past week and it has been nice, but my "private" roof top garden has a frequent visitor...........my DH. He loves it up there too!
I'll take some update pictures soon. It has been so busy.
That's OK we can share :)
Hugs, GG
Friday, May 22, 2009
A lovely Blog Award!!!!!!!! For me!!!! Awwww
My Dear Friend Calico Prairie at http://collectivethoughtsofquasimodo.blogspot.com/ sent me this lovely Blog award .
As well as my Dear Friend Mrs Bee fom http://mrsbeesblog.com/. Both of these ladies blogs are in my list of very favorites !!!!!!!!!!! Check them out !
How wonderful I am now to pick 10 Blogs that I enjoy and find lovely and send them the award as well.
1) Heather at http://countrydreamingirl.blogspot.com/- Love to see the bargins this lovely lady gets and the pictures of her little one are just precious!!!!
2) Cat at http://tenthingsfarm.blogspot.com/- Her blog is chuck full of awesome helpful idea. and her little princess Kitten looks just like my oldest Grand-daughter when she was that age.
3) Beth at http://thursdaysmusings.blogspot.com/ Her blog has some off the wall funnies that get me laughing at times . She also speaks to relevant issues in the Arabian Gulf.
4) Ann at http://lifeonthesound.blogspot.com/ She is an incredible lady in the Lord .God has givoften used her to share your faith and she does so Boldy .
5) Gabe's Wife at http://theabbottfamilyhome.wordpress.com/- Love the everyday common sense approach that this sister in Christ has. She is an awesome Mom and I love reading about the adventures with her kids.
There are 5 more I am just going to list with no commentary as I am being rushed.........
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
I love old things..............
I love to decorate using Old things and New. Some of the things that I cherish the most would seem like junk to most people. For some reason I am almost drawn to what other's would consider useless. 
I love to take things that seem to have very little value and place them among things that have a great deal of value.
When it is all finished. They all seem to be of equal worth to me.............And just lovely. In my eyes.
Jas:2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.Jas:2:2: For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;Jas:2:3: And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:Jas:2:4: Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?Jas:2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Hugs, GG
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Finding Peace in the presence of God
So many people have recently spoken about being unsettled, anxious, having feelings of restlessness. I have experienced this myself on numerous occasions, and most of the time my relief comes from abiding in the presence of God .
Often times when we have these "stress" , "anxious", "panicky" episodes we may find it difficult to read God's word or to come into his presence in prayer. Sometimes there may be a "feeling" of heaviness /sadness/hopelessness. It is not uncommon to have these thoughts or feelings. And you are not alone. It is not uncommon! But God's gives us promises ........
1Pe:5:10: But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Pray.........
It is a spiritual weapon and a beautiful way to come into our Heavenly Father's presence. If you are unsure what to pray....pray in the Spirit and then pray in your understanding....
Ro:8:26: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Pray with your Prayer Partner and ask other believers to pray for you concerns too !
De:32:30: How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?
Jas:5:16: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
IF these feelings persist...............Speak to your Pastor. God has put him in place in the Body to care for the sheep.
If you do not have a Pastor at this time......Speak to a Brother or Sister in the Lord who is mature and can give you Godly counsel . Seek out Fellowship with like-minded believers.
Often times when we have these "stress" , "anxious", "panicky" episodes we may find it difficult to read God's word or to come into his presence in prayer. Sometimes there may be a "feeling" of heaviness /sadness/hopelessness. It is not uncommon to have these thoughts or feelings. And you are not alone. It is not uncommon! But God's gives us promises ........
1Pe:5:10: But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
We need to adjust our focus.
Someways to change the atmosphere or climate within your spirit or home is to ...................
Put on Praise Music .........
Play Praise and Worship in your home .
Isa:61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
Listen to God's Word.........
You can pick up cd's at the dollar tree in our area of the entire new testament for $1.00 or cds of the individual books of the bible. Play it in you home so that the Word is going forth. You can't ever get too much of God's Word.
Psalms:119:105: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Proverb:30:5: Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Heb:4:12: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Pray.........
It is a spiritual weapon and a beautiful way to come into our Heavenly Father's presence. If you are unsure what to pray....pray in the Spirit and then pray in your understanding....
Ro:8:26: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Pray with your Prayer Partner and ask other believers to pray for you concerns too !
De:32:30: How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?
Jas:5:16: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
IF these feelings persist...............Speak to your Pastor. God has put him in place in the Body to care for the sheep.
If you do not have a Pastor at this time......Speak to a Brother or Sister in the Lord who is mature and can give you Godly counsel . Seek out Fellowship with like-minded believers.
God is Faithful
God ALWAYS causes us to triumph in Christ Jesus! Praise the Lord!!!!
Hugs, GG
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The Yorks.........................York, Maine
It's calling to me..............early! The sound of the waves. The smells of the Ocean. The seafood. The stars. Breakfast at The Golden Rod! The warm sun shining on our faces. Really fishing . Sleeping in the afternoon. Huge Lobsters, Steamers, Corn on the Cob! Ice cream in the evening. Falling off to sleep with the waves crashing at your doorstep.
Hugs, GG
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Happy Mothers Day !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Happy Mothers Day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs & Prayers, GG
Thursday, May 7, 2009
National Day of Prayer is today !!!!
Standing in agreement with my Brothers and sisters in Christ.
Praying for my family and yours . That not one would be lost.
Praying for the Body of Christ.
Praying for our dear men and women serving our country in the military, and their families.
Praying for our marriages and children and their children.
Praying for our Country and Government .
Praying for the heart of our leaders to be under the will of God.
Praying that God would strengthen us in these days and the days ahead.
Hugs, GG
Praying for my family and yours . That not one would be lost.
Praying for the Body of Christ.
Praying for our dear men and women serving our country in the military, and their families.
Praying for our marriages and children and their children.
Praying for our Country and Government .
Praying for the heart of our leaders to be under the will of God.
Praying that God would strengthen us in these days and the days ahead.
Hugs, GG
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
One day until the 58th National Day of Prayer.
National Day of Prayer Task Force Home National Day of Prayer Home Page
Click link above to their awesome website
Hugs & Prayer, GG
Click link above to their awesome website
Hugs & Prayer, GG
Monday, May 4, 2009
English Ivy...........Verigated
Examining all of the foliage and plants and shrubs, trees, flower beds, around and about this old house is a lot of fun.
Recently while we were planting new Juniper and Holly and upon closer investigation .........
I found around the entire perimeter of the granite foundation ...........English Ivy.
Lots and Lots of it. I love bringing the outdoors in and this will make it's way into the house by the fall.
This is what I rescued from and area that will become a new planting bed. I just love it
Blessings, GG
Friday, May 1, 2009
Today............
Thanking the Lord Jesus for His precious Holy Spirit.
How refreshing and calming it is to be in a time set apart to spend with the Lord.
Today's time of prayer and fasting spoke volumes to my heart and spirit. There are so many "voices" in competition for our time , our attention and devotion. I was especially aware of the voice of the Spirit today. And how important it is to be led by the Spirit of God. God's Spirit is not loud and boisterous.
Joh:3:8: The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
There are so many "distractions" that would keep us from hearing the still small voice of God.
Like the story of the prophet Elijah........in 1st Kings 19 .........
1Ki:19:11: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:
1Ki:19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Mountain tearing, Earthquakes , Fires burning. But the Lord was not in them.
Pig Flu's, Famines, Supreme Court Appointee's.............
Listen and be led by the still small voice of God's precious Holy Spirit . For the battle is the Lord's .
1Sa:17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands.
Hugs & Prayers, GG
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How refreshing and calming it is to be in a time set apart to spend with the Lord.
Today's time of prayer and fasting spoke volumes to my heart and spirit. There are so many "voices" in competition for our time , our attention and devotion. I was especially aware of the voice of the Spirit today. And how important it is to be led by the Spirit of God. God's Spirit is not loud and boisterous.
Joh:3:8: The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
There are so many "distractions" that would keep us from hearing the still small voice of God.
Like the story of the prophet Elijah........in 1st Kings 19 .........
1Ki:19:11: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:
1Ki:19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Mountain tearing, Earthquakes , Fires burning. But the Lord was not in them.
Pig Flu's, Famines, Supreme Court Appointee's.............
Listen and be led by the still small voice of God's precious Holy Spirit . For the battle is the Lord's .
1Sa:17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands.
Hugs & Prayers, GG
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
National Day of Prayer - May 7, 2009
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
http://www.ndptf.org
Blessings, GG
http://www.ndptf.org
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
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