I am gonna start classes at The Art Institute-Online Division on September 5th! I will be taking Interior Design Course.
I qualified for all of the financial aid AND there is enough money left over to buy a kick-ass computer! My poor puter is soooo tired, it can't handle the software I need for classes.
Phyllis
Showing posts with label gratitude. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gratitude. Show all posts
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The Shack...by Wm. Paul Young~
I tend to read for enlightenment, although I do occasionally read just for the fun of it. As a child in need of escaping the world around me, I read voraciously. I devoured book after book after book.
This weekend I read a book recommended by my counselor: The Shack by Wm. Paul Young. What an incredible book it is! Mack, the main character, encounters God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit for a weekend that ultimately provides much needed healing, answers to many of his questions, and changes him for life.
My favorite line from the book? "Rights are where surviors go, so they won't have to work out relationships."
This book does not shove religion down the readers throat, in fact, it does quite the opposite.
Religious critics who bash this book have missed the message and attack the messenger. That is unfortunate, as their bashing may cause some hurting soul to miss the thrust and life changing information woven into the story.
This is a MUST-Read!
Want more info? Visit the website.
Phyllis
This weekend I read a book recommended by my counselor: The Shack by Wm. Paul Young. What an incredible book it is! Mack, the main character, encounters God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit for a weekend that ultimately provides much needed healing, answers to many of his questions, and changes him for life.
My favorite line from the book? "Rights are where surviors go, so they won't have to work out relationships."
This book does not shove religion down the readers throat, in fact, it does quite the opposite.
Religious critics who bash this book have missed the message and attack the messenger. That is unfortunate, as their bashing may cause some hurting soul to miss the thrust and life changing information woven into the story.
This is a MUST-Read!
Want more info? Visit the website.
Phyllis
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Prayers for me and my family
Hello fellow pray-ers. I am blogging to let u know of a current situation that I am facing and asking for you to pray that God moves in a big way on our behalf.
My husband and I have been estranged for over a year. He gets a Veteran's Pension check every month and until yesterday, he was giving me money to support me and our son, who is still in high school. He informed me that he has had me removed me from his check and will no longer be giving me any support.
I have a claim filed with Social Security for disability due to my arthritis and fibromyalgia. The lawyers have requested a court date for an appeal as my claim was denied twice. I filed in October of 2007. The court date could be as late as the fall of 2010. In the meantime, I have been living on the money my husband provided.
I am contacting the SSI lawyers to determine whether or not I can break the contract I have with them. Then my doctor will have to release me to work.
Please pray that God's will be done in this situation and that I am able to withstand whatever that is and that I will not grow weary. He promises to take care of us and I know this is in His capable hands.
It is possible that I will have to cut off my internet service for some time. If you do not hear from me for a while, then that it why.
I pray daily for all on the prayer lists and blogs that I am a member of...on Twitter, too. I will continue to lift all of you before our Lord. He knows what the needs are, even if I can not get online to read them!
In order to keep from sinning and hating my husband, I pray and ask God to bless him daily. The Bible says we are to pray for our enemies and this man qualifies. The Bible also says that a man who does not provide for his family is worse than a traitor. Please join me in asking God to bless him daily.
I thank you for your time and heart for those who need prayer.
Be blessed~
Phyllis
My husband and I have been estranged for over a year. He gets a Veteran's Pension check every month and until yesterday, he was giving me money to support me and our son, who is still in high school. He informed me that he has had me removed me from his check and will no longer be giving me any support.
I have a claim filed with Social Security for disability due to my arthritis and fibromyalgia. The lawyers have requested a court date for an appeal as my claim was denied twice. I filed in October of 2007. The court date could be as late as the fall of 2010. In the meantime, I have been living on the money my husband provided.
I am contacting the SSI lawyers to determine whether or not I can break the contract I have with them. Then my doctor will have to release me to work.
Please pray that God's will be done in this situation and that I am able to withstand whatever that is and that I will not grow weary. He promises to take care of us and I know this is in His capable hands.
It is possible that I will have to cut off my internet service for some time. If you do not hear from me for a while, then that it why.
I pray daily for all on the prayer lists and blogs that I am a member of...on Twitter, too. I will continue to lift all of you before our Lord. He knows what the needs are, even if I can not get online to read them!
In order to keep from sinning and hating my husband, I pray and ask God to bless him daily. The Bible says we are to pray for our enemies and this man qualifies. The Bible also says that a man who does not provide for his family is worse than a traitor. Please join me in asking God to bless him daily.
I thank you for your time and heart for those who need prayer.
Be blessed~
Phyllis
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Beautiful Prayer~
Amias posted this beautiful prayer. Thank you, dear friend!
You said to ask, believing, and it shall be given unto me. I come to you, with bowed head, a humble heart, asking once again for your tender mercy. I beseech you Father, not for myself, but on behalf of Jeffery, Ed, Allen and their families. Father, they need your strength, and we pray for their healing. Only you know the depth of their suffering. Only you can heal them, if it be thou will. Have mercy on them dear God, wrap your love around them and please send them and their families peace; protect them Father. In your son’s name, I humbly pray - Aman.
Phyllis
You said to ask, believing, and it shall be given unto me. I come to you, with bowed head, a humble heart, asking once again for your tender mercy. I beseech you Father, not for myself, but on behalf of Jeffery, Ed, Allen and their families. Father, they need your strength, and we pray for their healing. Only you know the depth of their suffering. Only you can heal them, if it be thou will. Have mercy on them dear God, wrap your love around them and please send them and their families peace; protect them Father. In your son’s name, I humbly pray - Aman.
Phyllis
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Prayer Requests for 5-17-09
Here are the latest requests for prayer from The Prayer Hubs:
Please join me in praying for these dear ones.
Please pray for Cliff's brother, Allen, who is battling spine cancer.
Betty is a dear blogging friend and her husband has a blockage in his kidney. Please pray for his healing and that this is not cancer.
I also ask that you continue to pray for My Beloved who battling 2 potential terminal diseases. Pray for his strength and healing.
God bless each and every one of you. I thank you for your prayers.
Phyllis
Please join me in praying for these dear ones.
Please pray for Cliff's brother, Allen, who is battling spine cancer.
Betty is a dear blogging friend and her husband has a blockage in his kidney. Please pray for his healing and that this is not cancer.
I also ask that you continue to pray for My Beloved who battling 2 potential terminal diseases. Pray for his strength and healing.
God bless each and every one of you. I thank you for your prayers.
Phyllis
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Prayer is happening at Beloved Mama's~
I found another site where prayer requests can be made...you can also find others to pray for!
Phyllis
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Pray It-Say It~
I love reading other people's blogs! Today one of the ones I visited had a link to Pray It-Say It which is an awesome site for those of us who believe in the power of prayer. You type in the name of the person you wish to pray for, then click a category for your prayer, and the script generates personalized scriptures and a model prayer. There is also an option to send the person an e-card.
I have been steadily praying for My Beloved and his health issues, so I put in "Jeffrey" and clicked "Health". Here is what I got:
SCRIPTURES:
"You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry." Psalm 10:17 (NIV)
"For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help." Psalm 22:24 (NIV)
"O Lord my God, I called to You for help and you healed me." Psalm 30:2 (NIV)
"Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all." Psalm 34:19 (NASB)
PRAYER:
Father, You formed us in our mother's womb and established the number of our days before there was even one of them. You are intimately acquainted with all of our ways, and nothing escapes Your notice.
Jesus, You are the Great Physician, and there is nothing too difficult for You. So I bring Jeffrey before You now, and ask that you would touch them with Your almighty power. Your word says that "You hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry." Hear Jeffrey now, as they cry out to You and answer them in this time of need.
Touch their bodies Lord, with the strength they need to fight this condition that they may recover quickly. Your Word declares that it's by Your stripes that we are healed, so I take hold of that promise for Jeffrey right now, and I proclaim Your provision for their healing. Let Your peace overshadow them, and Your presence be their comfort at this time. I pray in Jesus' mighty name, Amen!
I have added the script to my sidebar. I hope it blesses you as much as it has me.
Be Blessed~
Phyllis
I have been steadily praying for My Beloved and his health issues, so I put in "Jeffrey" and clicked "Health". Here is what I got:
SCRIPTURES:
"You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry." Psalm 10:17 (NIV)
"For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help." Psalm 22:24 (NIV)
"O Lord my God, I called to You for help and you healed me." Psalm 30:2 (NIV)
"Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all." Psalm 34:19 (NASB)
PRAYER:
Father, You formed us in our mother's womb and established the number of our days before there was even one of them. You are intimately acquainted with all of our ways, and nothing escapes Your notice.
Jesus, You are the Great Physician, and there is nothing too difficult for You. So I bring Jeffrey before You now, and ask that you would touch them with Your almighty power. Your word says that "You hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry." Hear Jeffrey now, as they cry out to You and answer them in this time of need.
Touch their bodies Lord, with the strength they need to fight this condition that they may recover quickly. Your Word declares that it's by Your stripes that we are healed, so I take hold of that promise for Jeffrey right now, and I proclaim Your provision for their healing. Let Your peace overshadow them, and Your presence be their comfort at this time. I pray in Jesus' mighty name, Amen!
I have added the script to my sidebar. I hope it blesses you as much as it has me.
Be Blessed~
Phyllis
Monday, May 11, 2009
Free Backgrounds 4 Your Blog~
I found the sweetest site for blog backgrounds! It is simple enough that even I can use it. LOL! There is no editing or saving your template. The background just goes behind your blog. It's as simple as adding code to the "add a gadget" option!
The one I chose looks like a page in a scrapbook and features two of my favorite colors!
Check it out. You will be glad you did:).
The one I chose looks like a page in a scrapbook and features two of my favorite colors!
Check it out. You will be glad you did:).
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Sometimes...
Weekends seem to be particularly difficult for me. Can you suffer Empty Nest Syndrome when there are still kids living at home?
I am so tired of being depressed, sad, and lonely. I get so down and miserable and yet I do have God active, alive, and well in my life. What must it be like for those who do not?
I try to blog often, but most days it seems it would be futile. Who wants to hear about my depression? Aches? Pains? Thank God that He does not tire of me. When depression kicks in I can not operate in the love, grace, and mercy that I have been called to share with those around me.
The never-ending underlying theme is that I miss My Beloved and long to see him.I do realize he is only a man and that he makes it a priority to make certain that I know he thinks of me often. But, dammit, this is hard. I get, sad, lonely, fearful, and mad. Sometimes I just need a hug. Sometimes I need an "atta girl". Sometimes I need to look in the eyes where I am dancing in the fire. God's grace is sufficient and yet there are times when I need a physical presence.
I believe that God put the love I have carried for over 25 years for this man deep in the innermost recesses of my heart. I am grateful for that. I believe He has prepared me for a time such as this. I am grateful for that. I believe He will restore the years that the locusts ate away. I am grateful for that. I believe that same restoration has already begun.
I have things now that I did not have for 24 years. I have new memories. I have lots of wonderful photos...proof that I have not only seen him, but proof that I have even touched and been touched by him. I have the knowledge that he, too, carried me in the innermost recesses of his heart for all those lonely years. I am grateful for that.
I have a much deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. I am most grateful for that.
I also have new expectations. Perhaps therein lies my problem.
I am so tired of being depressed, sad, and lonely. I get so down and miserable and yet I do have God active, alive, and well in my life. What must it be like for those who do not?
I try to blog often, but most days it seems it would be futile. Who wants to hear about my depression? Aches? Pains? Thank God that He does not tire of me. When depression kicks in I can not operate in the love, grace, and mercy that I have been called to share with those around me.
The never-ending underlying theme is that I miss My Beloved and long to see him.I do realize he is only a man and that he makes it a priority to make certain that I know he thinks of me often. But, dammit, this is hard. I get, sad, lonely, fearful, and mad. Sometimes I just need a hug. Sometimes I need an "atta girl". Sometimes I need to look in the eyes where I am dancing in the fire. God's grace is sufficient and yet there are times when I need a physical presence.
I believe that God put the love I have carried for over 25 years for this man deep in the innermost recesses of my heart. I am grateful for that. I believe He has prepared me for a time such as this. I am grateful for that. I believe He will restore the years that the locusts ate away. I am grateful for that. I believe that same restoration has already begun.
I have things now that I did not have for 24 years. I have new memories. I have lots of wonderful photos...proof that I have not only seen him, but proof that I have even touched and been touched by him. I have the knowledge that he, too, carried me in the innermost recesses of his heart for all those lonely years. I am grateful for that.
I have a much deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. I am most grateful for that.
I also have new expectations. Perhaps therein lies my problem.
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