Everyday Thankfulness - Jan 28th

Today, I am thankful for who I am in Christ. I doubt these things on a daily basis, but God's word is true & I am so glad that it is.

I am accepted...
John 1:12 - I am God's child.

John 15:15 - As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:1 - I have been justified.

1 Corinthians 6:17- I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - I have been bought with a price and I belong to God.

1 Corinthians 12:27 - I am a member of Christ's body.

Ephesians 1:3-8 - I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child.

Colossians 1:13-14 - I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.

Colossians 2:9-10 - I am complete in Christ.

Hebrews 4:14-16 - I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ.

I am secure...
Romans 8:1-2 - I am free from condemnation.

Romans 8:28 - I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances.

Romans 8:31-39 - I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God.

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 - I have been established, anointed and sealed by God.

Colossians 3:1-4 - I am hidden with Christ in God.

Philippians 1:6 - I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me.

Philippians 3:20 - I am a citizen of heaven.

2 Timothy 1:7 - I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.

1 John 5:18 - I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.

I am significant...
John 15:5 - I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.

John 15:16 - I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.

1 Corinthians 3:16 - I am God's temple.

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - I am a minister of reconciliation for God.

Ephesians 2:6 - I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm.

Ephesians 2:10 - I am God's workmanship.

Ephesians 3:12 - I may approach God with freedom and confidence.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

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*Vicki*

Everyday Thankfulness - Jan 26th

Today, I am thankful for God's unfailing love. He loves me more than I can ever fathom and I am beginning to grasp that.  God is working on my heart in many areas and I am so grateful to him, that he cares enough to make me in to the woman of God he has called me to be. 

Psalm 33:22(NIV) 

"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O lord, even as we put our hope in you."  

Lamentations 3:22 – 25

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him. ” (NIV)

Psalm 90:14
  (NIV)

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, 

   that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.


*Vicki*

Everyday Thankfulness - Jan 25

January 25, 2012 Today, I am thankful for prayer.  Prayer is a very important part of my life & I truly believe GOD answers prayers. 

 Philippians 4:6-  (NIV) 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

 *Vicki*

Everyday Thankfulness - Jan 22-24th

I am a few days behind, but I knew exactly what I would write...I had in written in my head...lol!! My sweet little, clingy one wouldn't let me get to my computer. But, it's all good. :)

January 22, 2012

Today, I am thankful for God's forgiveness.  It is so wonderful to know that I can repent & ask forgiveness & he forgives, & doesn't hold it over my head.  God is so good! :) 

Psalm 103:8-12 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

“Forgiving and being forgiven are two names for the same thing. The important thing is that a discord has been resolved.”  ~ C.S. Lewis 

January 23, 2012

Today, I am thankful for Rylee Rae Smith.  My sweet, 3 year old, gift from God...that has completely changed my life for the better & her smiles & laughter just making life amazing!!   Even on days like today, with her CRANKINESS & FIT THROWING...I still love her with all I have in me.  I am so grateful I get to spend everyday with her at home.  How could I ever get mad at this face...?? :)

January 24,2012

Today, I am thankful for my husband.  

I am so grateful that he works so hard, so that I can stay home with our sweet little girl, & the one on the way! He is the best daddy & helps me with her so much!  He is a great man!  Great provider, great daddy, wonderful husband, I am blessed! 

*Vicki*

Every Day Thankfulness - New Goal

Wow, its been quite sometime since I have have written on or thought about this blog.  Life just gets busy and my goals for this blog just seemed to disappear.  However, I hope that I can keep up with my latest goal, which is to be THANKFUL for something everyday and keep track of it.  Its is so easy to only feel thankful when we receive what we need, but what about all the things we already have, without a thankful heart...we take many things for granted.  I  personally do not want to be that anymore, for even in my most difficult trials, I know I have much to be thankful for.  And I truly believe that doing this can change me as a person and I am looking forward to that..  I am growing and learning to trust GOD through many things right now, and I believe that all will work out, for that is his promise to me.  I would have liked to have started this on Jan 1st, but today is as good as day as any...!!  

January 21, 2012

I am thankful for my parents, for they are the reason I believe the things I do, they instilled in me my values, morals, and beliefs and I am so grateful for them.  Its hard to see those things when we are growing up, the "teenager stage", but when you have kids of your own....you appreciate they things they told you and hope that you can teach your kids too.  I am so thankful for Christian parents, that they pray for me ALL the time and that they love GOD like they do, such an example. 

I hope that you will continue this journey with me....and maybe feel the need to have more of a thankful heart.  Its like Thanksgiving everyday...(without the food...lol).

*Vicki* 

My sweetie and her new bike...

GOD, is that your voice I hear????

Well, I know it's been FOREVER since my last post.  I really only write on this blog when I feel compelled to do so, or GOD says so..lol! Like now.

These last few months I have been in my own emotional mind battle.  Let's just say it's like being on a rollercoster & never getting off.  I mean like going through the SAME thing over & over again.  I have had some past issues, you know bitterness, unforgiveness, & regrets that I haven't been able to forgive "myself" for....just things I struggle with.  Getting mad at God, because I felt like everytime I prayed about something it was like hitting my head on a brick wall! So I gave up, just really was in a bad place spiritually , "Have you been there", anyone with me? So frustrated that I was having the longest "pity party" ever. Well, SNAP out of it Vicki, GOD wants to use you ..what GOD are you talking to me??

So here's 2 little stories of mine as a reference....!

A few years well a little more, I was 28,  I was living & working in a little town called Clute..just there for 8 months, but GOD had a reason for me being there...I mean "deeper" than me just doing my "job".  I was working as a Property Manager & never knew how my " actions" could effect people.  First, I met this lady name Jimmie, she was the apartment house keeper..the sweetest woman ever! So one day..I was MAD at the copier...it was a Monday morning & reports where due & I needed copies made...so ( don't laugh), but I proceeded to "lay hands on the copier & pray...I had NO idea Jimmie was watching! It began to work..& she came up to me & said "Wow, you are just what I needed a woman of God for a boss! I just smiled. :). A little time goes by & I was at home & felt this sudden urge to pray for her, so the next day..I took her to my apartment & said I must pray for you, not sure why...so I begin to pray!  A few days later she informs me that she was driving with her grand kids in the back & fell asleep..went of the road a little NO damage & NO one was hurt. At that point we realized that prayer was for her life & safety. Sure glad I "obeyed" that voice that said " pray Vicki". GOD is good!

Next story- same place..

I had the WORST migraine headache & decided after days of having it, a massage was in order. So I called this little place there & made an appointment with Wanda.  Let's just say I had NO idea GOD's plans.  So I arrived & got ready for my massage & laid my head down inside the whole of the table..(lol) & as Wanda began to massage me, I begin to cry uncontrollably, she said "Are you okay", I said yes @ first..! As I laid there GOD said, " Tell her I'm going to heal her husband', I said, "WHAT, NO WAY, I don't know her. But, oh this feeling wouldn't  go away.  So I sit up on the table, in a "small soft voice" said.." this is going to sound crazy but, I have to say this to you & I hope you don't think I'm crazy".  I said "GOD is going to heal your husband & as I spoke those words..more came & I begin to pray for her, in a small back room, in a robe, in tears, a stranger to me..but GOD said, so I did! Turns out I was (well GOD was) right right on the mark & she begin to open up about her situation & said years ago she had a little girl named  Vicki, that was killed on her bike right at her drive way & that the minute I walked through the door, I reminded her of her daughter & even the same name. See how GOD works, the details he goes through for us. So that day in Clute was life changing for me.  Never disobey the voice of GOD, some that needs to hear it..is VERY important to him.

So, years later...like 2 weeks ago I was driving (lol) to my mom's..my 4 hour "quiet time" that GOD has me alone & talks to me & I have to listen..(smiles), he brought the  story of Wanda back to my mind & said, "that's how I want to use you", I said "Okay GOD, give me the words & I will speak them.

So, I get home & still mad at somethings & my "issues" are bothering me again....& for months I have had "extreme" anxiety & almost considering the doctor for help. But, wait...

The New Year comes & I feel that I have truly LET GO of some yucky stuff, my baggage I was holding on to & opened my bible & got back into his word.,everyday for 5 days now..5 days straight ( big deal for me), you see I attempted last year to read the bible in a year...didn't happen..this year IT WILL happen.

Now my point..lol.! A few days ago I felt the need to put on facebook that I wanted to pray for people & for days I have been & God is moving.  So yesterday, I decided to go to Target, which usually when I mention leaving my house, a FLOOD of anxiety overwhelms me & I barely can breathe & have to fight to get out the door...well I didn't feel that!  I felt PEACE, like I haven't felt in YEARS...I was shocked! On the way, I just had tears rolling down my face, because for the first time, in a LONG time, I felt GOD's presence all around me & I was obeying him in my life!

So, the moral of my story..is GOD wants to use you, you just have to let him & when you do...you'll feel it & know it & will be at peace!!

Deut 28:2 If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.2 You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God:

God Bless...