Ya'll, we just went to Olive Garden. I just ate until I am physically hurting. That is a sin and I confess it. I wish I would not have. I feel terrible. It was just so good. Sin usually is tho. That is how the Devil gets you. I have been participating in Lent for the past couple of years. I just believe fasting before Easter helps prepare me and helps me reflect this time of year. Well I have been praying on what has a stronghold in my life. And God called me out on my sweet tooth. I have to give up sugar for 40 days. Just shoot me now. Dustin says he may have to divorce me for 40 days. The only thing I am allowing myself is coffee creamer. I drink coffee a lot and have to have creamer. That also helps explain the reason I have binged on sugar this week. I mean, come on, every intelligent person knows you do not slowly wean yourself off of sugar you binge and then quit cold turkey. Got to enjoy every minute you can. Even worse...Lent starts the day before Valentine's Day. Cruel joke, calendar people. I will indulge Wednesday, which is the official start and I am not supposed to BUT we are taking Luke, Sydney, and Jordan out that night for V-day and I believe God will give me that night. I will have Fat Wednesday instead of Fat Tuesday. Sue me. I am doing this for Jesus and we talked it over. It's cool. I will take some prayers though. Last year I gave up all drinks except water for 40 days. That was including my beloved Dt.Mt. Dew. I haven't have one since. Yep, you heard, or read, me right. I have given it up for almost a year. It will be my reward if I ever hit that magical poundage number of 135. I got to 136 once and my mouth water in anticipation. But I indulged in some sugar and killed that dream. I was at 139 before tonight. I just might weigh 150 in the morning. But, oh was it worth it. Amazing. Oh and some irony for you...I ran 2 miles today for the first time in like 3 months. HA. I should've ran a marathon. That might have canceled it out.
Now, for you spiritual ones, or those who are just critiquing my poor writing abilities..(I know my grammar is terrible. Forgive me. ) Here is Matthew 17-20 for your reading pleasure.
Matthew 17:
I cannot imagine being chosen by Jesus himself to see him transfigured. WOW. The love that was between Peter, James, John, and Jesus was so deep. I know Jesus loves me just as much, and that is humbling, but to physically see Jesus in body must have been so special. THEN you get to see him transfigured(no one else has) and get to see Moses and Elijah. How incredible?!
Verses 22-23: I cannot imagine the sadness and worried-ness that would happen if my friend continually told me that He would be killed soon.
Verse 24-27: I always love imagining Peter's face as he pulls out the fish and the shekel is in its mouth. I would imagine that I would never get used to the cool stuff Jesus made happen. The laughter and amazement would be constant.
Matthew 18:
Verse 1-6: When Satan is attacking my faith, this would be one of the best things to remember. Believe like a child. Take Him at His Word and ignore the rest. Innocence is priceless.
Verses 15-20: I recently read the Peacemaker and it is all about these verses and applying them to your life. So good. I learned so much about conflict and conflict resolution.
Verse 19: It is so important to have a dedicated prayer partner that will agree with me!! SO thankful for my prayer warriors.
Verses 21-35: Forgiveness is very important! I struggle with holding grudges so badly. This is a very un-Christlike attitude and I must change it.
Matthew 19:
Verse 4: I LOVE that Jesus answered using OT scripture that they knew by heart. Almost like screaming 'DUH!" at them. I wish I could have seen His facial expressions and posture when dealing with the Pharisees.
Verse 13: I blogged about this last year. Can you imagine being a child on Jesus lap OR being a mother and getting to take your child and see Jesus pray over them. AHHH!!! Teary-eyed.
Verse 23: I hope so very much that my possessions never mean more than Jesus. It is such an easy trap to crash into.
Verse 29: This makes me happy! We sold our house and moved from "home." That does no make me special. I want NO praise. BUT to see that I might get a pat on the back from Jesus in Heaven...WOOOOHOOOO!!!
Matthew 20:
Verses 1-16: I am those people. I am more than willing to work, but I want "fair" compensation. Mercy doesn't always seem fair, but that is what makes it wonderful. It was given to me when I did not deserve it. It is given daily to me when I spout off at the mouth, have anger in my heart, lack patience, get jealous, etc. My daily goal should be to show as much mercy as is shown to me.
Verse 17-19: Can you imagine walking along with Jesus and this statement is what He blurts out?? I cannot imagine the reactions or ensuing conversations. I think Matthew kept those personal. Some things, I do believe were just among the friends.
Verse 22: I find it interesting that they say that they can drink from Jesus's cup and He doesn't correct them. He affirms it. He did have faith in them, and chose them for a reason. They just missed the point on this one.
Now, for you spiritual ones, or those who are just critiquing my poor writing abilities..(I know my grammar is terrible. Forgive me. ) Here is Matthew 17-20 for your reading pleasure.
Matthew 17:
I cannot imagine being chosen by Jesus himself to see him transfigured. WOW. The love that was between Peter, James, John, and Jesus was so deep. I know Jesus loves me just as much, and that is humbling, but to physically see Jesus in body must have been so special. THEN you get to see him transfigured(no one else has) and get to see Moses and Elijah. How incredible?!
Verses 22-23: I cannot imagine the sadness and worried-ness that would happen if my friend continually told me that He would be killed soon.
Verse 24-27: I always love imagining Peter's face as he pulls out the fish and the shekel is in its mouth. I would imagine that I would never get used to the cool stuff Jesus made happen. The laughter and amazement would be constant.
Matthew 18:
Verse 1-6: When Satan is attacking my faith, this would be one of the best things to remember. Believe like a child. Take Him at His Word and ignore the rest. Innocence is priceless.
Verses 15-20: I recently read the Peacemaker and it is all about these verses and applying them to your life. So good. I learned so much about conflict and conflict resolution.
Verse 19: It is so important to have a dedicated prayer partner that will agree with me!! SO thankful for my prayer warriors.
Verses 21-35: Forgiveness is very important! I struggle with holding grudges so badly. This is a very un-Christlike attitude and I must change it.
Matthew 19:
Verse 4: I LOVE that Jesus answered using OT scripture that they knew by heart. Almost like screaming 'DUH!" at them. I wish I could have seen His facial expressions and posture when dealing with the Pharisees.
Verse 13: I blogged about this last year. Can you imagine being a child on Jesus lap OR being a mother and getting to take your child and see Jesus pray over them. AHHH!!! Teary-eyed.
Verse 23: I hope so very much that my possessions never mean more than Jesus. It is such an easy trap to crash into.
Verse 29: This makes me happy! We sold our house and moved from "home." That does no make me special. I want NO praise. BUT to see that I might get a pat on the back from Jesus in Heaven...WOOOOHOOOO!!!
Matthew 20:
Verses 1-16: I am those people. I am more than willing to work, but I want "fair" compensation. Mercy doesn't always seem fair, but that is what makes it wonderful. It was given to me when I did not deserve it. It is given daily to me when I spout off at the mouth, have anger in my heart, lack patience, get jealous, etc. My daily goal should be to show as much mercy as is shown to me.
Verse 17-19: Can you imagine walking along with Jesus and this statement is what He blurts out?? I cannot imagine the reactions or ensuing conversations. I think Matthew kept those personal. Some things, I do believe were just among the friends.
Verse 22: I find it interesting that they say that they can drink from Jesus's cup and He doesn't correct them. He affirms it. He did have faith in them, and chose them for a reason. They just missed the point on this one.
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