Has Your Heart Been Hardened?

Most people know the story of Moses, or as some people like to refer to it, The Ten Commandments. In the bible, Exodus, it talks about Moses and Aaron going to Pharaoh, but Pharaoh's heart was hardened and he refused to let the Israelites go. I think some times in our lives every one's heart because hardened at some time or another and you may not even realize it. It can be from being hurt by friends, family, co-workers or any one you may know. It could be a slight against your name, a cross word said, or something done that causes you to stop trusting, or it could be because some one takes advantage of you over and over. Whatever the reason, your heart becomes hardened and you become an untrusting, bitter soul. I just realized I was that person, and although I love my family, friends, and old co-workers, I am not or have not been able to really trust anyone in a long time. I guess it came back to being told over and over again, how rude, crude and abrupt I was, but that was because I'd been slapped in the face many, many times. Thought I was going to be commended or promoted only to be told I lack a quality that they felt was needed. Or I loaned people money and never got it back. However, over the last few months, I realized I'm receiving back what I gave over and over again. I will never be able to thank my family, Mara, Julia, Caity, Raven, and Momma enough for what they have done for me over the last few months, weeks. If it had not been for them we would not have had food in the cabinets or we might have been evicted, or not had any electricity. I know that God is working very hard in my life these days. I know that the part time job over at the church is where I need to be. I know that God is taking care of us, through my family and our church family. I want God to "chisel" away at the bad parts, and hold my hand and show me where and what I need to do. I know He is going to make it possible for us to move back to the pecan orchard, have utilities, and I know He is guiding my business with Vince, and that it will be what brings us through, when my husband's license are not renewed because of his wreck. All is in God's hands. It is God's battle and He will be victorious, and I want to be proof for those who do not know Him as their personal saviour. I want people to see what God can do for them.

Maybe it is time you search your heart and soul. Your heart might be hardened and you might not know or understand why? Pray. Talk to God. Ask Him for Help. Thank Him for what He has done in your life, even for those things that you might not realize He has directed. It some times takes a slap up beside your head before you see it. May God Bless You All. Love, L

Stepping Out With My Faith

Corinthians says, "through Christ all things are possible." I've heard it said many times, that God answers our prayers, and I know that is true. I've also heard it said that we have to claim it and it is ours. So here goes, here is my prayer and what I am claiming:

"God, I know I fall short in your eyes. I'm asking for forgiveness for my sins, doubting thoughts, unkind words about family and friends, not reading your word as much as I should, and for my anger. I'm asking for healing for my mother, sisters, nieces, nephews, brother in law, husband, grandchildren and great grandchildren over the loss of my dad. I'm asking for renewed strength for my husband and I. I'm asking for healing for any illness or sickness that is plaguing my family at this time, and for my mother in law's blood pressure and for her knees. Father, I'm asking for intervention on your part and that you will show us what we need to do as for as my husband goes with the imminent loss of his driver's license. Father, I'm asking for financial blessings for my family, for my sister's and their families. Father we face a grim financial future this evening and are looking to you for your promise that you will take care of all our needs. Father, please continue to hold us in your hands. Bless our families, guide us, lead us to where you want us to be. Father continue to watch over this nation, give knowledge and wisdom to the leaders of this world. Father, please provide us with a home, work, food and a direction for our lives. I ask this in your holy name, Amen."


Matthew 21:22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

John 16:24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

God Has Sent An Angel

It is an understatement that 2010 has had a rough start. At the beginning of the year, I started doubting my faith again. I even told one of my friends that maybe I was doing something wrong and God was punishing us for it. It just seems like the harder we pray the less God listens. I set goals two or three days after the 1st of January, not resolutions but goals. No one ever keeps resolutions that they make so I thought with goals it would be easier. So far, so good. Things have become a little grim, but I've been determined not to give into my doubts and fears. I continually scour the Internet looking for something that would benefit my husband and I, and hopefully that would allow him to stop hanging siding. Last Thursday was particularly grim as I looked at bills, and at the checkbook. I prayed that God would send some help. Well God sent me an angel. We have been working together since last Thursday and He is a godsend for sure. He is a christian and together we are working towards my goal of making an income from the Internet. It is not a MLM or commission based, but a legitimate business that will eventually provide us with an income. I'm so totally excited. I've not shared everything with my husband yet, but I know already that he is supporting my efforts. I know that God hears our prayers and that it is in His time that they are answered and not ours. I had just said that I wish He would at least let me in on the game plan some, when I received an email from this gentleman. So for those of you out there with doubts and a feeling of hopelessness, don't give up. God is listening! God will answer! Let Jesus take the wheel!