Plans for Monday and Tuesday

John told Terry he plans to go out to the property on Monday ( I think) and Tuesday and work on weed whacking and brush hogging. Micah and Nicole will be loading their moving truck on Monday and heading out. I cannot bear thinking about that.... Tuesday is my day to work on my bible study lesson, and I just devote that day to devotions and prayer etc. Sometimes I have to (well I don't mean have to in a negative, but a positive way) watch some of the grand babies. But I have told everyone that bible study lessons are my priority on Tuesdays. I am all done with my Beth Moore Study for this week, except for loading it up on my blog spot: A Woman's Heart ~ God;s Dwelling Place but I have no idea if anyone even uses it, so not so sure it matters if I load it up onto the blog. All that to say I will hopefully be able to help Micah and Nicole and John and Molly this week. We will be having the telephone line installed at the property on Wednesday, and so Terry needs to do the inside the house telephone wiring on Monday or Tuesday. He is taking a couple days vacation ( I think) this week to work on the property too. I guess things are falling into place. I looked at digi cams today at Walmart. I want to get one so I can record our progress on clearing the land. Praying for extra funds for a digi cam here.

Packing up and planning to move....

Micah and Nicole are all packed up and ready to go. They will be loading the moving van on Monday, and heading for Nebraska on Tuesday. Then we will be moving into their home. It will seem so weird, cause I go over there to see them and spend time with them. Now I will be going there instead of them. At least the house will never be empty. I guess that is a good thing I guess my verse in my other blog is my standard verse for this time in my life:

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will."
Romans 8:26-27:

So I am asking God's will in my life. Whatever that might be now....

Christians are like Pumpkins

Thanks, Molly for the email that inspired me to make this little picture.

Waiting on Him

Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for Him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.
Psalm 37:7 (NLT)

A great verse for today. I have been watching FOX NEWS, and the ups and downs of the DOW today. Because of the announcements of all the financial experts, it is apparent to us that Micah and Nicole's house is not going to sell, short of a miracle. So we (Terry and I) are taking it over. They are packing up now, and getting ready to move. Once they have gone, we will move into their house, and start living there on the property. Weird how this is unfolding, and totally NOT the way I had planned. But we have gone to our heavenly Father on this issue, and cannot see Him wanting us to let Micah and Nicole try to make payments on a house that looks like it will not sell. Prayers for Micah and Nicole's move are appreciated, and then prayers for us as we finally move onto our property. Terry checked into early retirement which we initially thought of doing, then realized he could not do it financially, but now we are going to retire from Yellow in April, 2009 on his 60th birthday, and then get a job here near our land. His retirement will only be 1/3 what it would be were he to wait until he reaches 65, but I am tired of his being gone, and he is tired of being gone. So we are now asking prayers for him to get a job that will pay enough to fill in the gap between his retirement pay and what we are getting now. Thanks so much for those of you who come in here and read and pray for us!

Terry and Micah worked on fixing his house

Micah and Terry spent yesterday finishing the siding on his house, getting it ready to sell. The chickens are doing great. The chicks are growing, and their mother is busy keeping them all together. Micah plans to only take the Rhode Island Reds, so we will be building up a bigger chicken yard, and getting it ready for the ones that stay behind. He will not be able to take Boomer, the dog John and Isaac sorta gave them for the ranch, so I guess Terry is the proud owner of a new 2 year old blue Merle Aussie. We are waiting on the Lord to tell us what our next step is. Micah had to get his Ford Focus fixed. Terry and Micah fixed it today, and Terry said he thinks it is going to run great!
Now our good news; is that we traded Joshua's '87 Jeep for a '91 Suburban for me. Joshua has taken over my Alero, and he is very happy with the gas mileage he is getting compared to what he was getting with the Jeep. I am thrilled because I have a nice big auto that I can seriously haul grandbabies with, and also it will be able to pull a trailer to haul everything from hay to lumber etc. I am excited about this. And So far I think it is good on gas. I have been praying about getting a good useful truck or Suburban for about 10 years now, and now I am still debt free, and have my Suburban. It is in excellent condition. The upholstery is still shiny! If you are reading this, we still need prayer about what God wants us to do. We are just waiting to hear. Meanwhile we will continue to clear our land whenever we can and try to get it in good shape. Thanks!

Micah accepted the job in Nebraska.

I am happy for them. It will take a while to gather my thoughts. They are on their way back now I am anxious to hear all about the job. Prayers for this already sad Lou Lou appreciated.

Today Micah and Nicole are in Nebraska.

I am praying for God's will in their lives today. I am at peace about it, and know that if God sends them to Nebraska, and even if He doesn't want them there, and they go anyway, God will work all things together for good, because they love Him with all their hearts, and He has promised us in Romans 8:28
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."
Now I am once again waiting on Him to see where things will go. I think I am too old for this.

Let's Go To Prayer!

I love talking to God! It is such a wonderful thing to be able to go to Him and just talk about EVERYTHING! I would never have gotten through raising seven beautiful children without constant communication with God. He was so faithful to me as I tried to raise my children, and He was so patient with me. He did a good job with them, in spite of all my mistakes. He does forgive us for our mistakes, and He works all things together for good to those who love and serve Him. My kids are a perfect proof of that. I made mistakes, He worked it together for good! Praise Him! For many there is no difficulty going to our heavenly Father in prayer, but for those of you who struggle with talking to God try these easy steps:
The Acronym for praying is A.C.T.S.
Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication
All verses today: New King James Version (NKJV)Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

It is easy! Just talk to Him! He is eager to hear from you!
He is so wonderful. Don't be embarrassed to tell Him that He is! Find a Prayer Closet, A place to go and be alone with God. But also talk to Him in the midst of what ever you are doing. Pray without ceasing.

"For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers,"
Romans 1:9
"pray without ceasing," 1 Thessalonians 5:15

"I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day,"
2 Timothy 1:3

1. ADORATION
Read these verses and Adore and Worship Our God

"God reigns over the nations;
God sits on His holy throne." Psalm 47

"For the word of the LORD is right,
And all His work is done in truth." Psalm 33:4

"Great is our Lord, and mighty in power;
His understanding is infinite." Psalm 147:5

2. Confession: Agree with God about your sin:
Psalm 32:5
God already knows about your sin, but He want you to talk to Him about it. He wants to hear from you and to give you peace.

I acknowledged my sin to You,
And my iniquity I have not hidden.
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,”
And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah Psalm 32:5

And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:12

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9

3. Thanksgiving: Show God your gratitude for His wisdom and your freedom in Him. Thank Him for all your many gifts, your family, friends, and those who are important in your life."

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name."
Psalm 100:4

"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—" 1 Timothy 2:1

"Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." John 8:36

"He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love"
Colossians 1:13

"I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers," Philemon 1:4

"With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD : 'He is good; his love to Israel endures forever.'And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid."
Ezra 3:10-12

4. Supplication/ Requesting: Calling on God for Help

"But You, O LORD, do not be far from Me;O My Strength, hasten to help Me!"
Psalm 22:19

“For the Lord GOD will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed."
Isaiah 50:7

"Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, 'Lord, help me!'”Matthew 15:25

"All Your commandments are faithful;They persecute me wrongfully; Help me!"
Psalm 119:86

Just remember, to glorify God learn to live this verse:

"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." Corinthians 10:31

Each New Day is Special

"The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, 'The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!'" Lamentations 3:22-24 (NASB)

Have a blessed time communing with God every day!