Archive for October, 2006
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30
Oct
2006
A Well overdue Rest
How often do we feel we need a Well overdue rest, you know a timeout, an escape from the busyness of life. One thing frustrates me in life, why can’t I empty my head of everything when in normal everyday life to focus my thoughts on little but to have quality communicating time with God.
I’ve found it easy today in the laid back county Fermanagh part of the world to rest, and refuel and have quality time with Amy, Ben, Maddie and God! I’ve loved just pottering about shops today, eating out and just chilling! Handy having parents who live up here – FREE holidays!! You know the score!
We all NEED Siesta times – ALL of us! I need to learn the art of rest, the art of relaxing and unwinding!
Well its not late, but I feel a little tired and I’m gonna hit the pillow but God’s been brewing a lot of stuff in me over the past number of days and I hope to Share some of it from wednesday on…
Enjoy your evening and REST!!!!!
26
Oct
2006
Dark Fear
Last night like every other night We crept up to bed about midnight, both kids sleeping, and soon it wasn’t long til i was out for the count. About 2.10am the screams and sobs of Ben and Maddie echoed as they woke because the safey of a hall light being on all night had dissappeared. I awoke as always trying to put the lamp on beside me with no success, it was so dark, suddenly i felt scared, yet i wanted to be the macho man that would save the day, i didn’t know were the candles or anthing else was to make light, my mobile phone became a torch to begin this rescue mission.
First port of call was to get both kids into mummy and daddies bed, after tripping over a bit of stuff i got there, then i ventured downstairs which was now freezing with the heat having been off a while to find a battery powered light, thankfully i got one, as i looked outside to see pure black, everything ran through my head.
Is God about to come or has he left? then I though It can’t be sure maddie isn’t at the age of understanding yet and ben is still a little way off on that, then I prayed to you know say sorry for anything i’d forgot about .
We decided the only warm safe place to go was the car, and muggins here would drive round the countryside for most of the night , so after getting ready, getting the kids wrapped up in blankets, and getting my shoes on…. the lights came back on!
I have to admit i seen the funny side of it, but i have to admit – its the first time i was scared of the dark!
23
Oct
2006
The Full Armor Of God
Been Looking ath the Armour of God in Chruch over the past while, with this in mind I came accross this poem, hope you enjoy it – I did!
The Full Armor Of God
My Lord loves me because I’m so protected
Cleansing all my sin, of which I was infected
Now I must be a witness to His marvelous light
But first I must be prepared for one ferocious fight
Lord, show me what I need to wear to be on guard
No longer can I live my life with no regard
What outfit is this you’ve placed in my sight?
It looks to be more affective in darkness instead of light
What are these garments used for?
I’ve never seen a belt quite like this before
It says Belt of Truth, what could it mean
Is this suppose to keep my heart and mind clean
With this I see there’s quite a bit of preparation
Along with the belt goes the Helmet of Salvation
It protects my head and keeps my thoughts pure
Without it, this will be a fight I can’t endure
This battle’s intensifying, still forward I press
Now that I wear the Breastplate of Righteousness
It allows me to stand in battle and be effective
But to you Lord my heart remains subjective
Prepare me lord, for the battle is where it all starts
For the Shield of Faith can quench all the fiery darts
Also I wear the Sandals of Peace for a reason
For your word to be instant in an out of season
So much death spoken from the tongue, I can’t stand to hear it
Filled with your word, I go forth with the Sword of the Spirit
There are strongholds in the heavens threatening our salvation
That can only be destroyed in Prayer and Supplication
The Lord thought of everything in this war
Let’s seek out the lost souls as never before
And if you find the battle to be a bit to hard
Just make sure you’re wearing, the Full Armor Of God
20
Oct
2006
its Friday!
So another week, nearly through another month, My wee Girl Maddie celebrates her First Birthday tomorrow, so i’ve booked the weekend off, You just can’t beat spending time with Family!
Recently I have been keeping Ben up a little after Maddie to spend a little quality time with Him as I work all day and miss Him, He calls it “Ben and dadee’s Special time!” Love hearing Him say that! While work and everything is so important in life, never underestimate the power and fulfilment in spending time with your kids (And wife/husband) as well – easy to forget that bit sometimes with kids!
Don’t wish your kids lives away – just enjoy the Now moments!
just after reading the back page of the mirror, How horrible to read of Ch€l$€a’$ interest in buying the worlds best Goalkeeper – Buffon (Italy). If Money is the root of evil, then I’m convinced that Chelsea must be Evil!
Stop Ruining Football Mr Abramovich!
18
Oct
2006
Jealous is not a friend!
As we go through life we will come accross many types of people, people that we will choose to befriend or not, people we will choose to spend time with or not, people we will choose to love or not.
Some call them their angels at times but these people we choose to be with are FRIENDS. We all need these people in our lives. Unfortunately as we go through life we will have tough trials and events that will hurt us, they will nearly drive us to loneliness, Sometimes being a friend may just mean being a presence to someone in need, Sometimes words fail but Presence doesn’t!
I heard a story in the last number of days about a guy in prison who had no friends, every day during his time in jail he was lonely, but a fellow prisoner started coming to his cell, he never spoke a word to him once, but the fact that this guy took time just to sit in the same room blessed the inmate, and probably kept him from depression and definately helped him beat loneliness.
It seems stange to me that it is believers who struggle most with friendships, while yes we need to guard who are friends are, i find that many Believers are just not friendly. It seems that sometimes there is a jealous or judgemental thing that brings an end to possible friendships, or causes hurt before its to late to try to make a friendship.
When i need wisdom i look to Proverbs usually, heres one to make you sit up (man means men and women!)
Proverbs 16 v27-28 (NASB)
A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire. A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends.
Proverbs 16 v27-28 (The Message)
Mean people spread mean gossip; their words smart and burn. Troublemakers start fights; gossips break up friendships.
Today what i’m saying is guard the little rudder behind your lips! Words can hurt, cause pain and usually are a summary of assumption!
As i was often told to Assume makes an ASS-(of)-U-(&)-ME!
If you’ve negative things to say about someone – check yourself, and ask someone you look to as a spiritual leader before confronting the person!
I believe negativity stems from Jealous and Judgemental Spirits!
