Category: Just My Thoughts

Just Wanted to Share (Re-Post)

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Just My Thoughts
RE-POST from last January – because today, I found myself listening again to my favorite winter cd. 🙂
Winter Song

I am sitting here listening to a cd that is really soothing my spirit

(which is feeling wounded because I am sick again)

and calming my mind

(which is whirling because I drank an extra cup of coffee, hoping to be able to stay awake through the afternoon while Doug is at work.)

It is my absolute favorite cd for winter!

 

http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=akconklisxang-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&asins=B00000162R

I would not like it for the spring, summer or fall.  To me, it fits only with the winter season. 

My ears need a little special "something" after all the Christmas music (which I adore), and I just feel like this music lifts me to Heavenly places again, but in a different way.

I love knowing that John Tesh is a Christian, and that his music is written to honor Christ.  I don't care for all of his music – different tastes for different folks, I guess; but this one is just gorgeous.

Do you have a favorite post-Christmas cd?

I'd love to hear about it.

Blessings to you,

Alesha

Heaven’s Sounding Sweeter

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Prayer Request, Thoughtful Thursday, What's Happening

Just a quick update here:

My grandmother (Daddy's mom) passed away this morning.  She went very quickly, and we are so thankful to know that she is with the Lord now!

Our precious friend, Lane, is spending his final days with family and friends gathered close.  He even dictated to his son a final goodbye for Facebook last night.  It was incredibly poignant, as he pointed his friends to Jesus as the only way to Salvation and a home in Heaven. 

I was told this morning that he is sleeping more and eating less today.  They are reading the comments from his FB page to him, as they come in.  The comments have been incredibly sweet, as they honor the Godly man that Lane has been to so many in his life.

Our little friend, Joshua, is still in the hospital.  His red- and white-blood cell counts are a little better, but his platelet count continues to stay low, in spite of 8 transfusions.  They began week 5 of their hospital stay yesterday.  Please keep praying!

Here on the homefront, Isaac is still not sleeping.  He stays awake for over 30 hours before he crashes for 2-6 hours; then he starts the whole process again.  Doug is exhausted, as he is averaging 4 hours of sleep each night.  I have been able to stay up and check on Ike the last few nights, but as soon as he goes potty, Doug has to get up to change him.

My back is still "out"…I wish I could go out as often as it does!!!  I have another chiropractic appointment tomorrow…hoping it will help again.

One of my favorite memories of my grandmother (who I called "Meme") was that she would take me shopping occasionally.  I remember one year, we went shopping for my winter coat. Afterwards, we stopped to eat at a restaurant – a real treat back then.  I remember having a cheeseburger and french fries – my carb-loving days started early!  I just recall how special I felt to be the focus of the trip and to be sharing that special time with her.

She will certainly be missed…and the thoughts of Heaven get more exciting all the time.  So many friends and loved ones will be there.  Are you 100% sure that YOU will be there one day?  If you have any doubts at all, I would be honored to share with you how I can be so sure.  Just email me or leave a comment here.

Blessings,

Alesha

 

Why Not?

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, Just My Thoughts, Thankful on Tuesday

 

Luke 9:[28] And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
[29] And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
[30] And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
[31] Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
[32] But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

 

"Come close to Him! He may take you today up into the mountain top, for where He took Peter with his blundering, and James and John, those sons of thunder who again and again so utterly misunderstood their Master and His mission, there is no reason why He should not take you." ~John McNeill (excerpt Streams in the Desert)

 

If we seek the Lord with all our hearts, why should He not allow us to draw close and see His glory?

In fact, it is a bit of a promise that he will do just that:

James 4:8a – "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you…"

So, for today, why not draw near? 

Just maybe…you will catch a glimpse of Him!!!  

 

It Must Be Important…

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, Just My Thoughts

 

…if the Apostle Paul said it TWICE:

I Corinthians 6:12

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

I Corinthians 10:23

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

What are you doing today that isn't a "sin",

but it also isn't "expedient" (useful; profitable)?

What are you participating in today that may be "ok" for you to do,

but it does not edify (to build)?

What are you allowing in your life today that may be "ok" for others,

but you have come "under" (a state of oppression or subjection to) its power?

 

Two verses

Nearly identical

One important truth:


 If it's a sin – don't do it!

If it isn't a sin – is it useful? are you under its power? does it build you as a Christian?

Good questions for us today! 

Blessings,

Alesha

 

 

Friendly Friday

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Just My Thoughts, Links to Share, What's Happening

 

I just wanted to share these pretty Scripture thoughts with you today.

 

Prov 28 26

They are from Brandie over at BranMadeTags

 

Psalm 12 6

 

You can also "like" her on Facebook and see when she come out with new tags.

 

Weekend

This last one is for you, my bloggy friends! Thank you for praying me through this season of pain and illness. 

I continue to have a little more movement each day, although the pain is continuing.  Eventually, though, I know I will survive, thanks to my praying friend like you!!!

Happy Weekend!

Alesha