Christmas is the time that we throw large extended family into one small house (home) and hope for the best.
Psalms 127:1 Except the Lord build the house, (home). your labor is in vain.
With all the work that goes into preparing the house (home), remember, that without the Lord being in the center, it is all in vain.
Proverbs 17:1 Better is a morsel with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting with strife
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Try to be the vessel for peace and joy and not strife and argument.
Proverbs 17:9, 14
9-He who forgives an offense , seeks love, but he who brings up a matter and nags about it causes division.
14-It is hard to stop a quarrel once it starts, so don;t let it begin.
Forgive offences of the past and enjoy you time together.
Now for the best part of family gatherings
Psalms 127:3- Children are a legacy and heritage, a gift from God. They are his reward.
Proverbs 17:6-Grandchildren are the crown of old age.
Enjoy your family this Christmas
Friday, December 16, 2011
Christmas plans
Proverbs 16: 1, 2, 9, 33b
1 - We can make plans, but the final outcome is in God's hands
2 - The ways of man is pure in his own eyes, but God weighs the spirit'
9 - A man makes plans, but the Lord directs his steps.
33b It is God who is in control
I have no control over anyone. I use to think that I was in control when my kids were little. I never realized that I was a control freak until I lost control. The last few weeks, I have been trying to get everybody together for Christmas and driving myself and Mark crazy in the process. Finally Mark told me that he did not like the stress that it was causing and that it would only get worse. He told me to just let it happen. Like the saying goes, let go and let God.
It is all going to work out......with out my help...imagine that. When am I going to learn?
1 - We can make plans, but the final outcome is in God's hands
2 - The ways of man is pure in his own eyes, but God weighs the spirit'
9 - A man makes plans, but the Lord directs his steps.
33b It is God who is in control
I have no control over anyone. I use to think that I was in control when my kids were little. I never realized that I was a control freak until I lost control. The last few weeks, I have been trying to get everybody together for Christmas and driving myself and Mark crazy in the process. Finally Mark told me that he did not like the stress that it was causing and that it would only get worse. He told me to just let it happen. Like the saying goes, let go and let God.
It is all going to work out......with out my help...imagine that. When am I going to learn?
Thursday, December 15, 2011
proverbs for family time during the holiday season Proverbs 15
Proverbs 15:1, 2, 4, 26b ,28 A soft answer turns away wrath but harsh words stir up anger.
The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish gushes forth with foolishness'
Gentle, soothing, wholesome words cause health and life, but griping and complaining bring discouragement and breaks the spirit. The Lords delights in kind words. The good and righteous heart and mind ponders the answer before speaking.. The mouth of the wicked pours out evil words (that hurt ).
Lord, forgive me for making everyone miserable when I do not get my own way. Help to think before I speak. Put a guard on my mouth before I hurt the ones that I love.
In this time of family togetherness, stress can cause us to say things that we should not say. Lord, please help my words be healing and not hurtful.
The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish gushes forth with foolishness'
Gentle, soothing, wholesome words cause health and life, but griping and complaining bring discouragement and breaks the spirit. The Lords delights in kind words. The good and righteous heart and mind ponders the answer before speaking.. The mouth of the wicked pours out evil words (that hurt ).
Lord, forgive me for making everyone miserable when I do not get my own way. Help to think before I speak. Put a guard on my mouth before I hurt the ones that I love.
In this time of family togetherness, stress can cause us to say things that we should not say. Lord, please help my words be healing and not hurtful.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Proverbs for the season 14th
He who oppresses the poor insults his maker, but he who is kind to the needy, honors God. Proverbs 14:31
Happy is those who are kind to the poor Proverbs 14:21b. In as much as you have done it to the least of these my brethen you have done it to me.Matthew 25:40b
In this season of giving gifts let us not forget those who are less fortunate . It is a great way to give Jesus a birthday gift.
Happy is those who are kind to the poor Proverbs 14:21b. In as much as you have done it to the least of these my brethen you have done it to me.Matthew 25:40b
In this season of giving gifts let us not forget those who are less fortunate . It is a great way to give Jesus a birthday gift.
Becca decorated my house
Last year I finally broke down and bought "fake Christmas trees". I am the only one that liked having the real deal because of my memory of hunting trees in the woods with family. So, I decided that if I was going to do it , I would go all the way. I bought a white tree and a small silver tree that changed colors. Becca called it magical.
Becca set up the two trees while I looked for the decorations. All that I could find was the large nativity and the big white decorations that I bought in North Carolina last week. We put the white decorations on the white tree and red and white candy canes and wrapped it with a red tree scarf. The tree already had a red star on top. Becca went around the house finding angels to put under the tree with a pillow that said "I believe in angels and a glass brick wrapped with red ribbons to look like a present. We loved it.
Next, we worked on the little silver table top tree. We found Christmas earrings that I bought in bulk and did not find until too late to sell this year. We put them on the little tree. Becca put the Nativity under the tree and said that Jesus was the present. She found her birthday decoration and place it beside the tree because it is His birthday. She put a Santa behind the Nativity because he worships Jesus too. Mark found a drift wood that looked like a cross and she leaned it against the tree trunk.
Everything she did had a reason behind it and I loved the reason behind everything she did. My Christmas decoration look great. But, more important than that....she gets it.. Jesus IS the reason for the season. I never did find last years decorations......
Becca set up the two trees while I looked for the decorations. All that I could find was the large nativity and the big white decorations that I bought in North Carolina last week. We put the white decorations on the white tree and red and white candy canes and wrapped it with a red tree scarf. The tree already had a red star on top. Becca went around the house finding angels to put under the tree with a pillow that said "I believe in angels and a glass brick wrapped with red ribbons to look like a present. We loved it.
Next, we worked on the little silver table top tree. We found Christmas earrings that I bought in bulk and did not find until too late to sell this year. We put them on the little tree. Becca put the Nativity under the tree and said that Jesus was the present. She found her birthday decoration and place it beside the tree because it is His birthday. She put a Santa behind the Nativity because he worships Jesus too. Mark found a drift wood that looked like a cross and she leaned it against the tree trunk.
Everything she did had a reason behind it and I loved the reason behind everything she did. My Christmas decoration look great. But, more important than that....she gets it.. Jesus IS the reason for the season. I never did find last years decorations......
Proverbs for the holidays
Pride leads to arguments and contention, be humble, take advice and become wise. Proverbs 13:10 LB
Self control means controlling the tongue, a quick retort can ruin everything. Proverbs 13:3 LB
Remember these two verses while dealing with others during the holiday season. Have a Merry Christmas.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Officially old
I am officially old. Today I walked into Crystal Pharmacy and behind the counter was Matthew, Robert and Kim. I watched every one of these babies grow and now they are taking care of me.
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