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Sunday, September 30, 2012

My Deliverer (Testimony Series) a look at Laurie Marks Vincent

My Deliverer

Laurie Marks Vincent is an inspirational Christian speaker, recording artist, songwriter & award winning vocalist, who is dynamic on the stage with a real & personal approach.

She uses all of her gifts and passion from the platform to powerfully communicate a message that challenges the strong and lifts the weary. She has a message for every one. Women's ministries, general audiences, youth, singles and couples alike, are moved by her ministry, through her testimony and her real life experiences, as she shares in line with the Word of God, and her ability to effectively reach people.

The accomplished performer is not at all interested in entertaining unless it takes you on a journey that draws the heart closer to God’s heart.

After Scott and Laurie’s first son was born in 1988, Laurie’s artwork of babies and mothers was used by the Tillsonburg Right to Life, printed on note cards and sold to raise funds for the organization. Some 20 years later, the Vincent’s lost a grand child as a result of abortion. Laurie shared, “It was a fight, in prayer and personally for our son who lost his child. After grieving the loss of a child that we would never hold, the road back to recovery took a whole year.” The song “My Deliverer” was birthed after that time of grieving. Laurie says, “Some days it still feels like yesterday. It’s something that you never think will ever happen to you.

My Deliverer Music Video Link


VOTE FOR LAURIE The Canadian Gospel Music Association -Blessing Fan Choice is coming up. If you haven't already, would you please vote for Laurie? VOTE HERE and submit her full name (Laurie Marks Vincent).

A note from Laurie : WHY I'M DOING THIS?
I'm doing this because the award is sponsored by a Christian bookstore chain in Canada. The video that I'm releasing in the Spring will be a pro-life video to reach mom's who are contemplating abortion. I'm hoping that the recognition will be a vehicle that will allow me to get the pro-life video into hands of people through the Christian bookstores, that will in turn use it to make a difference. I'm not much for "awards" but if it means that God can use it to spread the message farther, I'll do as the Lord leads to make it happen...



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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Day 944 of Giving Thanks


"And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light." ~Genesis 1:3 (New International Version)

I love the sun, its warmth, its purpose; its hope of a new day, especially after the darkness.

Beautiful sunlight shining through my window this morning and warming 
everything in its path. What a gift this morning to wake up and see the sun. 

For the past few weeks, I have been reading Genesis, and over the years, it’s the book I read when I am not sure what book to read. There are a few things I have discovered this time around. First, God shows love even in the midst of disobedience, through His correction, and because of His promises, He redirects the steps of those He loves.

I appreciate so much all those who have gone before me, have learned before me, and have failed before me, but I also know that due to the flesh, I will have to go too… learn some of these same lessons and fail at many things. Because I have the Holy Spirit (God) living in me, my flesh can also follow God’s desires for my steps and lead me in different ways than those who came before me. I am learning to hear differently, to gather information with different eyes, ears and appreciation. I pray the same for you.

A giving heart cannot be calculated or counted, but the giving can be immeasurable and highly treasured. Allow God to direct your giving through time, talent and treasure.

Allow the Holy Spirit to be your guide; teachers are used often for the beginning of the healing process, I pray my writing can do that for others, but don’t ever take my word for it, seek for yourself. Look at the scripture revealed, and focus on the LORD. Over time, the LORD has shared with me that it is His word that changes us...

It's ok to listen to a teacher, read a book (read my blog), talk to friends, but it's powerful to read HIS WORD and ABIDE BY HIS DIRECTION for your life.

Do you want "ok" or "POWERFUL" results?

“Today it is all about me becoming ALL ABOUT HIM.
God You are amazing.
You are my Creator.
You are my Teacher.
You are my Comfort.
You are my Savior.
You are my EVERYTHING.” ~DAY 775 of Giving Thanks

Let me LORD see the light you have about me, in me and through me... let me be the light for others, and remember Your true light that shines even on the darkest day, in the midst of emptiness and within the deepest part of me. Let me see You through all the moments of my days. Let me always realize that You already light my path, I just need to decide to see You.

"Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path." ~Psalm 119:105 (New Living Translation) 


© 2012 Shawn Boreta, Giving Thanks Daily
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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Day 943 of Giving Thanks



"Hear my voice when I call, LORD; be merciful to me and answer me." ~Psalm 27:7 (New International Version)

As I pulled the cold dark bottle out of the fridge and pulled back the plunger and into the skin it goes, I realized what a blessing it is to have access to the "little things". It's funny a few weeks ago while sitting in the doctor’s office, the nurse says, have you ever done this before? I’m thinking, “No, and thank God it’s temporary”. I sat there with that rubber ball in one hand, and a syringe in the other. The nurse says, “Just stab it...” and I thought this can’t be that hard; and it wasn’t. Once a week, is now three times a week and is for the rest of my life – now why am I throwing this out there? Last night I did not sleep very well, but my body had just “had enough”. I took my shot last night, which hasn't affected my sleep at all, until last night; and watched the digital reading of my clock go from 10:30PM to 1:40AM then it was 2:30AM and I believe I finally went out. But, in that time, as my body didn’t move, and felt as though it was plastered to the bed sheets, my mind just whirled, and I asked God to let me see things in His ways. Let me be grateful as He has taught me all these months of writing. Let me be in today and know that today is okay!

"The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad." ~Psalm 118:24 (New International Version)

There was a time when the world truly revolved around me... well in my mind anyway. Today, I know that I am here because God was here first, and I will have eternal life because He loved me first.

It is all about Him, and about me knowing who I am because I belong to Him, today and forever.

Let today be the day LORD.

Father, it is a new day. A new day that is not yesterday, not tomorrow, but today. Let me remember that it is in the moments right now that I am to live and step into. Help me amazing Father full of grace and mercy to see the amazing day before me, through the busyness and the challenges, let me see WHAT YOU HAVE FOR ME, not what I see before me. I pray for the broken and shattered hearts, the minds that see a life of shambles behind and no hope forward. I pray and stand firm that many (MANY) of Your children will see those hearts through Your eyes, that those minds can be transformed through the amazing word of Your Word and promises for their lives. I pray that they CRY OUT TO YOU, and BELIEVE YOU ARE REAL for them. I pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to move them from the depth of all they are to become all You have for them. I pray from the bottom of my heart, the inner reaches of all that I am for them, my husband, my siblings and their children, my neighbors on the right, my neighbors on the left and all those who I have the opportunity to meet today. Let today be the day LORD for MANY TO COME TO YOU. Let today LORD be another day of hope and loving others as YOU SO AMAZINGLY LOVE ME. Amen

"But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us." ~Romans 8:37 (New American Standard Bible)

© 2012 Shawn Boreta, Giving Thanks Daily
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

A Note of Gratitude - by Stephanie Wolfe-Saini


"And let us not grow weary in doing good for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" ~Galatians 6:9 (New International Version)

You might think, “ok that's a simple verse”. Somebody probably said once "it's in the new testament but what can those people know what the world is like to live in now". Well the people in those days had many trials; Christians practically live in a fishbowl and were watched carefully. And, when it was time, their homes were raided and their families pulled apart and beaten. They were persecuted endlessly.

Today we are told to go out and share the Word of God with others. That's what they were doing and they were punished severely for it. Are we willing to go that road for Jesus? You know that He did that for us. I have laid awake at night, on different occasions, and tried to imagine walking the road He walked the night He was beaten and as He died for us, His last night on earth. I get as far as the beatings, 39 times with a cat of 9 tails that had razor sharp shards on the ends that would rip the skin every time it hit you for as long as it drew across your body (they weren't allowed to hit you 40 times, that was considered death). The whip was long so it could, at times wrap around the body and start at the face. Now you know why that's as far as I could get imagining how far I could walk the path of Jesus. Now mind you they had already beaten on Him.

"And let us not grow weary in doing good for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" ~Galatians 6:9 (New International Version)

In the past, I would think to myself, “That's a good verse and a wonderful promise”. Today however, because of the circumstances, I've been living under, I really read this verse. I've always appreciated this promise of being in the Fathers arms after living a life of danger all around and never knowing whether I, or my family would have to be subject to harm like many other families - death by murder or theft in our homes and crimes that make me ill to mention. Our life being subject to the world and all their sin of greed, lies, backstabbing and any other hurtful things that happen to our loved ones that effect us and cause us stress that increases what illnesses we are already experiencing.

I am a believer that if you pray a verse into your heart it will come alive for you. You will live this verse. So, if you pray this verse into your heart you will visualize the effects of your ministering to others even when you are tired and Jesus continues to give you His strength and a blessing to your heart when He gives you the words He wants you to speak.

If we continue in the strength that Jesus gives us and not allow ourselves to get drawn in by the world and all it's disappointments, we will sow our seeds and "in due season", when the time is up, "we will reap if we do not lose heart"? Or do we allow the world to discourage us and make us tired in the faith? Live this verse and you will not lose heart. Jesus suffered many stripes to give this promise to you. Do you think you could imagine walking the road He did on His last night? Don't take this verse for granted!



© 2012 Stephanie Wolfe-Saini
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Monday, September 24, 2012

Day 942 of Giving Thanks

It was a great day today. Anything special? No, not really - just a another day to worship my amazing God and work for Him and grow in Him by doing what is right. I don't always get it right, but I do seek His strength daily so I at least have a chance to do things right.

Father, there are so many things that I could dwell on that would bring me into where I had once been. Regardless of what is going on I am reminded daily to bring things to You - for You are my strength, the bearer of all things I cannot handle, the embrace that I no longer have to long for and the everything I need, that is ready when I am willing to accept ‘it’. LORD, there are so many things I could long for, but what I know now is that what the flesh longs for, the Spirit will grieve, if not immediately, eventually. As I sit here tonight, quietly, contently, even with the “circumstance” that has been with me for so long, I know that I am ok. I know that no matter what occurs in this physical world, to this broken body, Your Spirit is with me to continually repairing and preparing, and restoring perfectly – and I ask myself why is this so comforting? Because You do it out of love. A love that is undefined, but perfect in every way. There is nothing I can do, and that too is comforting – for I have a reward of eternity and I have had to do nothing for this reward, but believe and accept. For this, I have Jesus to thank. What an amazing God we have. Do you know that He created You, and loves you, faulted and all? He loves us, you, despite the fact that we were not always a friend of His. Gracious and merciful Father in heaven, we deserve nothing, yet You gave everything, I am thankful.

Thank You God for not only saving me, but saving me from this world on a daily basis, but most of all from myself. For giving me reason upon reason to give thanks daily – to grow in You – to trust You more – and rely on You completely. I hesitate to say Amen here, for I know that my life is a prayer.

“My dear children I write, this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” ~1 John 2:1-2 (New International Version)

It is through coming to Him through the moments of the days and the trials of a life that teaches me what I need to know. The greatest of these lessons have come in the times of praising Him and recognizing all that He is for me.

“With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD:  “He is good; His love toward Israel (me) endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.” ~ Ezra 3:11 (New International Version)


© 2012 Giving Thanks Daily, Shawn Boreta
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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Day 941 of Giving Thanks

There are many days when the words just will not form to pray, but I know that the Holy Spirit will help and my Jesus will deliver to my Creator, my God.... tonight I pray. 


Many of Your children need Your healing LORD and we know that You have already given us the ultimate healing through salvation, thank You for reminding me tonight. Thank You Father for giving us peace when we come to You wholly and in hope. Tonight LORD I ask for our family to be protected, encouraged and moved by Your truth and presence. I pray mighty and perfect Savior for wisdom as many of us seek the guidance from the medical profession, let us hear the right direction to take. For those in financial challenges we pray for provision, discernment and the ability to be good stewards. As we seek Your wisdom for our jobs, which may or may not be our ultimate purpose we ask for strength to do a good work, and remember who we work for and show respect to our employers. In our relationship God as we work through them, with You, let us truly love our spouses, our children and those around us who are brothers and sisters in Christ. Mostly LORD, for me and those who may feel the same way, remind me daily that it's not about my pain or my challenges, but how I can help others and how I can see Your work in my life in the middle of storm or the settling of a calm. Thank You for Your presence and all that You have done. Help me to remember daily who You truly are, Healer, Redeemer, Savior, King, Counselor, Teacher and the One who loved me first. Let me house the Holy Spirit in joy, victory and knowing I am wholly Yours, let me seek Your presence, correction and direction unceasingly through prayer. Thank You Jesus... thank You my amazing God and Creator. Amen.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Day 940 of Giving Thanks - Guest Writer, Julie Gorman


Participating In God's Miracles

Every time I read Luke 1:27-38, it takes my breath away.  

"The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end." "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God." "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her." ~Luke 1:27-38 (New international Version)

Today, I wonder at the personal promises God's whispered to me. And (like Mary) question, how is this possible? I point out my insufficiency. And, yet, silently marvel at God's power.

How about you? 

Has God invited you to participate in the miraculous? Do impossibilities heighten as you recognize your limitations? Do inadequacies overshadow His promise? If so, you are not alone. God calls us each to a crossroads of faith and reality. Will we trust in our abilities or His? Will we surrender, regardless of the cost?

On the day the angel spoke to Mary, I wonder if she fully realized the weight and burdens that would follow after her? Did she willingly concede, surrendering to God's call knowing the hardships she would endure? Did she envision the ridicule, judgment, sneers and contempt she'd encounter? Did she anticipate the rejection she'd experience from friends and family members? Did she say yes knowing that her community would cast accusing glances and ostracize her from fellowship?

It's hard to say what went through her mind, but her reply "May it be to me as you have said" stirs deeply within me.

Friend, God invites each one of us to surrender and concede to His purpose. He invites us to participate in the miraculous. He calls us to the place where we recognize it's not about our abilities but His.  We question, how can this be? And graciously responds, "nothing is impossible with God."

But what does it mean to participate in God's miracles? 

Participating in God's miracles means recognizing it's not about our abilities. Mary was a virgin. She couldn't birth life apart from God. And neither can we. It's not by might, nor by our power, but by His Spirit. (Ask Him to birth a miracle in your relationship, finances, ministry, family.)

Participating in God's miracles means saying yes. My prayer is that I will always respond as Mary did. "May it be to me as you have said." Mary didn't ask for her divine assignment, but she willingly embraced it. She recognized God was sovereign...and simply humbled herself to His design.

Finally, participating in God's miracles will cost us everything. Mary endured rejection. Her entire life, dreams, and plans were radically interrupted. And, I can only imagine the questions she faced, as Jesus hung on the cross.

Today, we may face impossibilites. If so, I pray (by His grace) we choose to participate in His miracles:
by recognizing it's not about our abilities, by saying yes to His plan and surrendering our life... NO MATTER the cost!



Original Article, December 19, 2011, His Love Extended


Julie Miller Gorman
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Saturday, September 15, 2012

Day 939 of Giving Thanks


God said, “Rest”.
I said, “Not now”.
Needless to say, He wins!

“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, because the power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore rather I will boast most gladly in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may reside in me.” ~2 Corinthians 12:9 (Lexham English Bible)

My activities, or lack of them are not of my choosing, in fact, I would be going non-stop if I had my way, for that is my comfort zone. Obviously, God has other things in mind. Learning to heed His instruction, and dismiss my ambition that is blind by itself, but with Him, it is perfect vision.

With every day that goes by, and every emotion that is let go, every lie in my heart that is released and every thought that is not meant for me, I am more confident - not in my strength, but in His. With every day that goes by I become more like Him only because I am His.

Yes our hearts can be deceived, but we are instructed to search our hearts... With this said, LORD, expose all that needs to be exposed so Your changes can be done... and fill my heart with You, You and more You.

“He must increase and I must decrease.”  ~John 3:30 (Common English Bible)

The environment is ever changing, but the BIG PICTURE does not change… how we get there may change; often times, an obstacle or frustration is actually a redirection by the Holy Spirit pointing me to the right path or way of doing things. Look at disappointments, not as failure, but as opportunities.

Learning to "live one day at a time". (Matthew 6:34)

God gave us the very same means to create, that He is. Power of thought is God’s gift to us, through free will. Every day we are making a decision of some nature. We are constantly making decisions. All things include thought… (10,000 thoughts a day, Wow!). Our whole existence comes in our mind (it begins here), but it’s real. We can perceive things much differently than they are. We react to things based on our relationship with God. Our purpose, according to His will, we can achieve and we can experience and know joy. It is not possible to have peace or joy without being in God’s will. Our whole being needs to be set upon “pleasing the LORD”.

I trust You with all this LORD, and although it's a minor effort compared to others who have much more to endure, I hang on to that through of touching "the hem of Your robe", the healing promises of scripture, but mostly to the ultimate healing of salvation for which I am so grateful. This lesson of rest, through trust has been a very humbling experience. Sometimes the lessons of humility come as hard and long lessons. God is always merciful and He reveals the right way to do everything, my prayer is that I can hear His direction, and I move promptly toward Him.

Yes our hearts can be deceived, but we are instructed to search our hearts... Again I say, “with this said, LORD, expose all that needs to be exposed... and fill my heart with You, You and more You”.

Let us not place so much value on what man thinks or does, but on what Jesus did on the cross and let our gratitude speak for itself.

© 2012 Giving Thanks Daily, Shawn Boreta
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Friday, September 14, 2012

Day 938 of Giving Thanks - Guest Writer, Julie Gorman


An Open Invitation
Today, as I awakened early, God filled me with a passion to slip away and spend time with Him. As I retreated to my study, His Spirit was so evident, I couldn't help but respond...and boy did the tears flow. I felt prompted to turn to the Book of Esther. As I read her story, the Holy Spirit highlighted a rather obscure verse and compelled me to share it with you.

Esther 4:11, "All the king's officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned the king has but one law: that he be put to death. The only exception to this is for the king to extend the gold scepter to him and spare his life. But thirty days have passed since I was called to go to the king." 

Ok, I told it was obscure...but as I read this passage of Scripture...I immediately thought how difficult it is to press into God, to approach His throne, especially when we feel as though He hasn't commissioned or called us into His presence (for a long period of time). King Xerxes hadn't called for Esther for 30 days. The law forbade anyone to enter the Kings Presence without having been called.  But, like Esther, we are positioned as a bride to the King, God's BRIDE. He positioned us as such in Christ Jesus and NOTHING can separate us from His love. And through Jesus, He extended an open invitation to come into His throne room boldly and to make our requests known to Him. As I read about Esther, I couldn't help but notice her humility in approaching the King. And again, felt impressed with this thought...when we come to God in true humility...we find His favor.

Isaiah 66:2 says, "This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word."

So, as we approach God humbly and ask anything in accordance with His will, I believe, He extends His gold scepter to us like King Xerxes did Esther and says, "ASK ME WHAT YOU WILL... UP TO HALF THE KINGDOM AND IT IS YOURS."

Friends, 2 Chronicles 16:8-9 says, "For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him."

Today, I want to encourage you to press in to draw near to God. Share your concerns with Him; ask Him to intervene; uphold your confidence in WHO HE IS and REMEMBER WHAT HE HAS PROMISED; maintain your hope in the promise of His Word: "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us--whatever we ask--we know that we have what we asked of him." (1 John 5:14-15, NIV)

PRAYER: Father, we come to You humbly with so many needs. We praise You God that You hold the power to grant our requests. We ask that You would move on our behalf, intervene when our enemies try to destroy, and ask that You would perform miracles on our behalf. Lord I ask that you provide for us, heal u, restore us, and empower us to fulfill all that You have called us to. May we sense Your favor and Presence today. Thank You for Your goodness, Your mercy, and Your love. In Jesus name, amen.

(New International Version)

Original Article, December 30, 2010, His Love Extended


Julie Miller Gorman
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Day 937 of Giving Thanks - Guest Writer, Julie Gorman


The Key to Pressing On Boldly

Friends, before we begin the New Year and venture off into making New Year's Resolutions I sense God prompting me, to encourage each one of us, to wait patiently before Him, to listen intently to hear what He is saying and where HE is leading us.

KNOWING WHAT GOD HAS SAID gives us the confidence to press on securely... no matter what else comes our way.

Hebrews 11:1-2 says, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (New International Version) So, "What is faith? And where does TRUE faith come from?"

Faith is not conjuring up some noble notion or incredible feat and commanding God to bless and empower...True faith is a direct step of obedience, a response to follow after God's promise and commission.

In Hebrews 11:8-12 we read, "By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith Abraham, even though he was past age — and Sarah herself was barren — was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise. And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore."

But the truth God has revealed over and over to me, in the past couple of years, is that ABRAHAM never FULLY witnessed the fulfillment of GOD'S PROMISE.

"All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country — a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them." ~Hebrews 11: 13-16, (New International Version)

The KEY to PRESSING ON BOLDLY and LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST occurs when we step out to follow after, responding to GOD'S voice alone.
 
Anyone can venture off into the unknown tagging God's name to their quest...but true faith never originates from "SELF"...true Faith derives directly in response to God's command.

True faith presses on when others shrink back, not because of self will or sheer determination, but because confidence in "WHO GOD IS" compels no other possibility.

Beloved, what is GOD calling you to in this New Year? Where is He leading? What does HE require from YOU? Our hope, our confidence, and our ability to press on, demands we know the answers to these questions. My prayer going into this NEW YEAR is that we might KNOW more intimately WHO GOD IS and that every ounce of our soul KNOWS exactly what HE IS SAYING and where HE IS LEADING.

PRAYER: Father, thank you for all the lessons You've taught us in today. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Thank You for Your leading. Thank You that You have a plan for us in tomorrow. Help us to HEAR what YOU are saying. Speak clearly. Direct our steps. We commit to follow YOU!


MY THEME SONG FOR 2011 is Chris Tomlin's new song, "I WILL FOLLOW": check it out on YouTube.

Original Article, December 31, 2011, His Love Extended


Julie Miller Gorman
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Day 936 of Giving Thanks - Guest Writer, Julie Gorman

The Eyes of The Lord

What are you believing for? What matter have you lifted to Him time and time again in prayer? What private desire of your heart has, for too long, laid exposed to doubt or shame?

Several years ago, God gave me a really big promise. At times, it's easy to get discouraged; I look at my present circumstances and wonder, Did I really hear God correctly? But the truth of the matter is God's Word will not return void of accomplishing all that He said it would.

"For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His..." ~2 Chronicles 16:9 (New International Version)

The Lord Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, is faithful. And His eyes, according to this Scripture, search back and forth, across the land, seeking to strongly support any person whose heart is sold out for Him.

You my friend have been purchased with a great price, Jesus. And God is looking to support you STRONGLY! Scripture says He works all things together for our good.

So trust Him. Rest in His love. And let your faith be strengthened... God is Good!

Hebrews 11:1-3,and verse 6 says, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him."

Remember Who it is you serve. Remember Who you have put your trust in. Remember Who it is that has loved you with an everlasting love.



Original Article, November 24, 2009, His Love Extended


Julie Miller Gorman
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Monday, September 10, 2012

Day 935 of Giving Thanks - Guest Writer, Julie Gorman

Rising Above Life's Circumstances and THANKFULNESS

Today, I awoke thinking, "Life is but a vapor, here today, gone tomorrow; may I never waste the breath God's granted me, by uttering shallow complaints...For even if my health, wealth, and worldly gain be stripped away, I can ever hold fast to the awaited promise of my salvation!"

If we want to rise above life's circumstances we must practice giving "THANKS"!

Today's Word is Thankfulness!

Philippians 4:4-7 says, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving , present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (New International Version)

Of all the apostles, Paul quite arguably had the most right to be discouraged or complain. Five times, Scripture said he was left for dead, beaten so severely his attackers thought he'd died. His boat shipwrecked. Authorities put him into prison. But Paul learned the secret of soaring above life's circumstance.

Read what he wrote in 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed...It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." (New International Version)

Friends, we live for something far greater than our own life. OUR HOPE, OUR CALL, is to fix our eyes on what is unseen and what is eternal!

Today, I had to ask myself, "What are you living for? Is it for worldly gain? For the here and now? For immediate spiritual anointing and blessings?" OR is it to honor and praise THE ONE WHO gave it all for me? I had to search my heart to see if I lived for getting or giving?

When we abandon ourselves to God's cause, take up our cross and follow Him regardless of the cost, and thank Him for HIS PRESENCE and the HOPE of our salvation, we too can declare like Paul..."We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed!"

May we learn to practice THANKFULNESS in our hearts at all times. As we do, we will joyfully rise above life's circumstances and live life abundantly!

PRAYER: Father, of course we would love to live free from persecution and pressures, but even more so, we want to live thankful lives. Thank You for the hope of our salvation. Thank You for the breath You just gave us to breathe. Thank You that You will never leave us or forsake us. Thank You for the gift of Your Holy Spirit. Fill us today with Your Power and Your Presence. May Your peace, joy, and love overflow in our hearts. IN JESUS name and authority we pray! AMEN!

Original Article, November 22, 2010, His Love Extended


Julie Miller Gorman
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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Day 934 of Giving Thanks Daily - Guest Writer, Julie Gorman

"...'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty..." ~Zechariah 4:6 (New International Version)

The greatest exploit of life is to learn to fall gently back in the arms of The One Who created us and recognize He is in control; His purposes will be established.

Recognizing that God is in control gives me peace. I know that, at just the right moment, He can instantaneously open a door that I have been pushing against for years.

God called me into the ministry over 28 years ago. At the time, I thought I knew how that ministry would look. I was pretty certain I would serve as a travelling evangelist, preaching the gospel across the nations.

Today, though a small part of that is true, I find that God's call is so much greater than what I anticipated... I minister to my husband... I minister to my children... I minister to the next door neighbor who quietly struggles with the possibility of a brain tumor... I minister hope to the one who wants to have children but is told she cannot... I intercede for countless people who may never even know...

My journey has had a lot of twists and turns...disappointments...painful encounters...and seemingly set backs...But I recognize now, the heartache and disappointment that I once thought shattered any possibility of ministry, provided the testimony from which I can minister the unconditional love of Christ.

Over the years I have learned, that in my wrestling, I can strangely rest, knowing, God will open up the doors He's intended for me to walk through. After all, He is The One Who opens the door that no man can shut and He shuts the door that no man can open.

So, let me encourage you to...
Keep asking , knowing that you will receive.
Keep seeking, knowing you will find.
Keep knocking, knowing that the door will be opened to you.

My prayer for you today is that you will find rest in your labor, strength for your journey, and peace in the knowledge that you are loved unconditionally.






Original Article, November 16, 2009, His Love Extended


Julie Miller Gorman
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It's All About Me by Shawn Boreta

Your journey to daily gratitude begins with your decision to find something good in every situation.

by Shawn Boreta
For my wonderful friends who are part of the
Psalm 139 Ministry Team on Facebook…
You are truly the heart of God’s encouragement and
daily you inspire me as you edify others through faith.
I love you all. 


it’s all about me
Copyright © 2011 by Shawn Boreta. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise.


Acknowledgements
As I sit to write this part of the book, I am overwhelmed with warmth, love and edification. This journey was not planned, yet, has become very intentional and so much a part of my life’s purpose. With the truth being told through my Creator’s work in my life, a life that I am eternally grateful to have. My first thanks has to be to God for allowing me to grow, discover and build daily in this adventure.

There are so many people to thank, I could not possibly remember them all, nor would there be room. However, I will do my best to highlight those closest to me, and the process.  My husband, who calls me the Facebook Queen and with good reason, for putting up with all the late hours and many, many times I say, “One more minute…”, while I finish that last sentence. Chris, you are the love of my life and I appreciate you so much. My amazing daughter, who reads on a whim, even when she does not have time – thanks for being so much more than just my daughter, I love you and I am grateful for your opinions, insights and improvements. Dana, my best friend for life and sister, I cannot thank you appropriately – thank you for always being here, especially from the beginning to the end of one adventure and in this one. I am grateful for my mentor and coach, you know who you are – and so much has changed through your teaching and support. For making sure we always “do the right thing” in the ministry, a very special thanks to Sue and Tina, my online ministry partners, for pushing, correcting, loving, applauding and your never-ending love. And, finally my amazing friend, Julie whom I get to grow in new ways with a new adventures.

As importantly, I want to thank all of you who have supported my writing and online ministry pages on Facebook. You are lovely, amazing people who have encouraged me through this journey. You are many and so important to me. I pray for you, and not only are you my friends, but you are my family in Christ.


Special Thanks
There have been some amazing people who have given me inspiration through their writing, friendship and encouragement, and who God used to push me along and lift me when needed. Thank you all. Sue King, Tina Wetor, Ron McIntyre, Julie Gorman, Grace Heatwole, Diza Matheson, Steve Wickham, Tammy Maltby, John Bruce and Mark Brown.

Thank you, John Meyer, Meyer Photography for doing an amazing job with my ministry photos (http://www.meyerphotography.com).

And a very special thanks to my amazing friend, Cindi Michalak, who did a wonderful job editing


About Me
Greetings and welcome to my life, at least tidbits of it. It is an honor that you have decided to read some of my story. My life is average and ordinary, by most accounts. And yet, because of who I am I lead an extraordinary life. Since I was in high school, I have thought of writing a book to reflect and grow and share; so for now, articles will have to do - to look back on the humor and substance of it all, even with the pain and the tear filled memories still very fresh and alive in my mind, I laugh and smile. My journey in writing these words is both self-healing and self-expressive. I believe that everyone has their own voice, a voice that sometimes others need to hear or a vision that must be shared or words that just need to be put down for one’s own accomplishment. If these words are read by three sets of eyes, my mom’s, my husband’s and my daughter’s, then my mission is accomplished.

There are many things in my life that I cannot explain and, for the first time, it is okay. This is not a “story” of my past, however who I am is because of His work through my past; it is a love story - an “absolutely” amazing love story. I am in the middle of it.  If you know Christ, you, too, can tell the same story. Are you encouraged?

Well, get this with Jesus, “it is finished”. Nothing more is to be done… now does that mean we are idle? No, it means we work for the kingdom in gratitude of His finished work. Wow!

Forty-six years ago, I entered into the world, helpless, defenseless and dependent. And nothing has changed today.

Everything I need has nothing at all to do with me. I am grateful that this realization arrived about nine years ago. This realization came through a question – “Do you believe in heaven?”

I have been on this journey for 767 days of Giving Thanks Daily, and it has completely changed my life. I am in the process of publishing a daily devotional – and on this journey of giving thanks, God has revealed many miracles in my life – which for without gratitude I would have missed them.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Shawn Delia Boreta, and in these pages is a little bit of my life.
How the title came about: On day 438 of Giving Thanks Daily, which is my daily blog, the following words rushed to the screen from my fingertips –   “It’s all about me”.


It’s All About Me
January 26th, Day 438 of Giving Thanks

 “It is all about me!” were my thoughts as I sat quietly listening for God, this morning, and immediately, I said, “change the thought, that can’t be what I just heard”. Yet, it came again as I arrived at work.

 “He must become greater; I must become less.” ~John 3:30

Right now, because I am so focused on what my thoughts are, I am often reminded of how powerful words are. I am still amazed by how much I am encouraged by words and how truly revealing it is to be encouraged… I don’t know about you, but I can still remember words from my childhood – the challenge is that they are usually not “words of encouragement”, rather they are demeaning, mean or downright destructive words. And, most of the time, delivered by “well meaning” people – who probably have the same words in their memory, yet right at the surface beating them up. It is in the words that we speak to ourselves that form our lives. Lord, I look for sweet words of encouragement to run through my thoughts.

 “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” ~Proverbs 31:26

This is where short term memory comes into play, and taking things one day at a time. Even though the “old” programming was from long ago, and I thought was so deeply embedded is being removed. And, the sweetness of Your words are what renew the mind and spirit.

 “Your lips drop sweetness as the honeycomb, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. The fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.” ~Song of Solomon 4:11

I had to learn, and I continue to train myself to reprogram what words I replay in my head – really, what I allow in my head.  It is change brought by the power of God’s work in us, which transforms our lives. On our own, we can change much in our lives what typically changes right back somewhere down the line. It is through submission and dependence on Him that the reward is experienced.

 “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” ~2 Corinthians 10:5

What is the reward? IT IS PEACE. It is comfort in all circumstances. It is joy even in sorrowful moments. It is hope as the bills pile up. It is light on the darkest of nights. It is living and knowing that you will not die.

Change – the words of the enemy to the promises of God; discouragement to encouragement; cannot do to already done; impossible to possible; dark to light; all alone to never alone; ignorant and naïve to discerning and wise; sick or ill to vibrant; tired and weary to great power and energy. Words and thoughts that wholly transform are on my mind, and I pray on yours, too.

 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” ~Romans 12:2

 “It is all about me!” Yes it is. He died, because I could not live the life necessary to be with my heavenly Father in eternity, so Jesus died for me. And, in my walk, it is all about me realizing what God has planned for me, what purpose has been perfectly set aside for me to do. It is all about me discovering who He made me to be. And, it’s about you, too.

 “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” ~2 Corinthians 3:18

For me, it is living a life that reflects the magnitude of thankfulness because of all He did and does for me. There are no words, or works, that can repay, or can be a reward for God. But He is pleased when we “get it”, and when we truly believe that He has given everything for each of us and for that, there are no words big enough, mighty enough, powerful enough or perfect enough to tell the depth of gratitude I have in my heart.
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These are just a few samples of the books pages. The book is free to those who request it, all I ask is that you share your faith as the Holy Spirit directs you daily. You do this, by seeking His wisdom, by reading His word - not on occasion, but daily and on purpose. Thank you for allowing me to share Him with you.



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Dear God,
Thank You for coming along with me today, I felt You all day.

When my schedule started to fall apart, I heard You say,

"Be calm, your day will work... be patient, ponder in your thoughts...

take in your surroundings."

Tonight as I get ready to close my eyes, I dwell in You again;

thank You, God, for coming along with me tonight...

for filling my dreams, guarding my heart and renewing

my hope for tomorrow...

me.

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Time for Rest
 It is time to shut the day off - to prepare my mind for rest.

 Father, I thank You for this wonderful day.  Thank You for taking this journey with me, that I know Your presence along my path. 
Tonight as I close my eyes, I picture Your outstretched arms, ready to cradle me in, to shut out all that was harsh or wrong in my day. I embrace all the times Your angels protected me and all the moments when I came to You. It is rest I seek, true, wonderful rest in You.

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Grief to Glory!

There are no words to describe the grieving of my heart or the depth of pain that penetrates my soul. The stabbing deeply into the wounds that already exist can only be removed by the wounds of the hands that went before me, by the savior who felt this pain before me, grieved so painfully before me, and died so wonderfully for me. It is in the times, Lord, when I cannot formulate my words that coming to YOU truly brings comfort to my soul. It is when I cannot speak and my tongue is unable to calculate the movement necessary for words to come out of my mouth, that is when I see the majesty of YOU.

For You do not require words from my mouth to stand before You and lay out the hurts of my life and seek Your healing, Your love, Your tenderness, Your promises – for it is in You that I place all my trust. And when I am in Your presence, and I am wrapped securely in Your promises of healing, restoration and wholeness, I am hopeful and joy enters my heart. For it is in these times that I know my Heavenly Father’s desires for me to be wholly His and to glorify Him through the transformation from grief to glory

As I transform from grief to glory, it is Your presence I seek and the majesty of Your love, Your tenderness and Your promises that I hang on to. Father, thank You for loving me tenderly and giving me the promises that keep me moving forward. Through everything, Father, I am grateful to be Your child, the daughter of the King - honored to have a life filled with hope that the desires of my heart have importance in Your eyes.

And, Father, as I place all my trust in You, and I let go of the fear and the anxiety of “what if” or “why”, I can be assured that my life has purpose and direction, even when, and especially when, I do not see how this will all play out. For it is Your plan and purpose of my existence here that I hold on to even when, and especially when, I have no understanding of how it will all come together.  
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In the Moment
As the evening slips into the dark of night, I come to You, Father, in moments when I can let go of the worries of the world, the fears I may harbor, the moments of uncertainty - all this, Lord, I lay down at Your feet, and whisper "what is mine, Father, I gladly take and trust that I will be strengthened to handle them - what I cannot handle I know that my mighty God will take over." 

In this moment, I enter rest.
In this moment, I know Your tender heart.
In this moment, I revel in Your presence.
In this moment, I am aware of how much You have set aside for me.
In this moment, I am silent and now I am ready to listen and hear what You have for me.
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You’ve Got It All…
"Just think—you don't need a thing, you've got it all!
“All God's gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale.
“And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus.
“God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that."
~1 Corinthians 1:9 (The Message)

"Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 “God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."
 ~1 Corinthians 1:9 (NIV)
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A Letter to My Children
My wonderful people, don't you hear Me yet? 
I am calling out to you; My love is pure, given freely. 
I am calling to you, to cry out to Me. 
I am your God, your Father in Heaven. Jesus was sent,
died and rose for "you". 

You ask, "what is the answer, why am I here?" 
I tell you, I do have your answers; your purpose was laid out in the beginning. 

Come to Me and I will share it with you.

Love,
your heavenly Father.
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The Transformation Can Be Easy or Hard...
Our lives can be lived with the eyes of the world or through the eyes that God gives us. And every day our vision gets better, because as we get to know Him, our perspective about our life here changes. We transform.

We cannot be bystanders in this life. We cannot allow life to happen to us, that’s when it is hard. We must allow God to move. That is done by putting all of our trust in Him. Not because we have to, but because He desires us to.

"But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him." ~Jeremiah 17:7

Webster’s Dictionary has 58 definitions for hard, that shows me that the word “hard” is quite flexible, unlike the definition we read.
Hard
#6: involving a great deal of effort, energy or persistence: hard labor; hard study.
#7: transformation or carrying on work with great effort, energy, or persistence;  a hard worker.
#8: vigorous or violent in force; severe: a hard rain; a hard fall.

We are in a battle; battles take a great deal of effort, but again, who is in control? Am I confronting my life or submitting it?

I can choose another word for hard, like exciting, revealing, interesting, fascinating, etc.; OR I can change my definition of hard all together – I will choose other words – I must always REMEMBER, all of my words are words of testimony to whoever hears them. My life, and how I live my life, is an example. Is it an example or a warning?

What sounds better? "My life is so hard." or "My life is revealing?"

There is the saying, 'pain of regret, or pain from change’; the latter is the easier (but never easy), I remember many days, when I was dealing with the same things I am dealing with now (health, family, job, issues in general, daily life), and I can tell you my life used to be hard and very cyclical. For me going to a mighty God, laying every single thing before Him, is easy.

In Matthew 11:29 (NIV), God says, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." He is there to take on what we cannot - that is great assurance and peace of mind. Peace of mind says it all.  How can anything be hard with peace of mind and an assurance of my future?

"So I think we should get as much out of life as we possibly can. There is nothing better than to enjoy our food and drink and to have a good time. Then we can make it through this troublesome life that God has given us here on earth." ~Ecclesiastes 8:15 (CEV)
           
He promises that our life here will not be easy, and at the same time commands us to "enjoy life." We cannot have joy when we dwell in the hard. Living life with attitude for me, is living life with a good attitude, and the only reason I can do that is because I know this life is my "temporary" life, and although I am in the present, and living it, I do know there is something amazing and more than I can ever imagine waiting. The reward is not in this life but the next.

I choose to recognize my circumstances, but live for the reward. Our circumstances are what they are. We can complain our way through life and dwell on “life is so hard”, or run with life is an adventure, and yes, I will go through much, but I will never go through anything without the protection, provision and presence of my Creator. 

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In the Mirror - Whose Child?
I remember being pretty young the first time the thought "I am too fat", popped into my head. And ever since then, that voice sneaks in from the dark. Today I heard a song that someone posted on Facebook (Jonny Diaz, "More Beautiful You"). The timing could not have been more perfect. As I sat in my chair thinking how much different I would like to look, and what would my thoughts be if the darkness never crept in?

How would I view that woman in the mirror if I truly believed that I am created in God's image? I would be thrilled to be here, at this time. 

I truly believe that it is "ok" to want changes in my life, but I also know that it is not in my best interest to continually beat myself up over my failures. I have heard that our minds are like records that the grooves are formed and as both good and bad information are played in our mind, that the groove becomes deeper. I have prayed for filler for many of these grooves. I have been fighting the canyon that has been carved since my gymnastic coach said to me, "can't you get your fat a** off the ground?" Mind you, I was about ten, and if I weighed 70 pounds that would have been a high guess.

As a girl in our society today, my heart is broken for those who are fighting the same battle. Somehow when I became a Christian, I thought that the pain and obstacles would become easier; and I would say they haven't become more challenging in regards to my thinking, but the thinking has become a different challenge. The battle of who God says I am and the voice of the enemy are in conflict. 

I imagine a young girl as these perfect images of who she could be pop into her head; and how all the media and slang of today are enablers to the enemy’s mission. Tear her down, make her feel unworthy, dirty, foul and so broken.

My battle has been fought for many years, and at times I have been covered in turmoil and hidden by fear. The fear that people will know, that I will be judged and mocked. That I will be misunderstood, then I come to the realization that I don't understand, so why would anyone else see anything different? 

My journey continues, and many hurdles have been conquered. And I am hopeful that my journey will be worth it, and as I see my Lord, some day, He will agree.
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My Status
Status: God's child, daughter/son of the King. 
At home in His presence. 
And there is no place like home.
Wherever you are from, whatever you have experienced, whatever cloth you believe you were "cut from", know this, we are all of the same heritage, "cut from the same cloth". It is what we do with our life that determines the clothing we wear. 
I choose to be robed in His presence, and the fit is perfect for me.
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Ashes to Beauty
·       Today, we put our past, my bucket of ashes, into the compost.
·       Today, the good we have learned will germinate; think of all the pain as fertilizer.
·       Today, the process that began the day you were born continues.
·       YOU are blooming into the most amazing creation of God.

My reflection in the mirror is today, not yesterday, and not the future. It is in the “here and now”. Stop today and ask God to show you the true reflection of who you are. As I reflect on Him, I see that amazing transformation from the insecure little girl we started with. “I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.” ~Psalm 3:6

I live out victory every day now, because He conquered everything that needed to be conquered. "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." ~1 Corinthians 15:57 

From the inside out, I will smile for everyone to see. “The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” ~1 Timothy 1:5 

And from the ashes of my past, there is beauty.

That is what I see in the mirror today, and as God works “to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair” , there is hope beyond measure.


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Growth
Your voice I seek.
Soft whispers I detect.
Toward silence I dwell.
Your voice O' God.
I hear it now.
In my soul is peace.
In my heart I rejoice.
In my mind triumph.
Just so much hope in You.

It has truly been a week of thickening of the skin, keeping my head up and completely submitting to hearing what God has for me. In the process of submitting, I am learning to listen more, sit quietly much more often, pay attention to my surroundings and to watch out for what He wants me to see. Many times this week, my eyes were closed tightly – and after a few days of doing things my way, I knew it was time to open wide to His ways.


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Our Love Story…
May 10, 1998, Mother’s Day in the bay area for this single mom, is a day that is a great day on the calendar. It was your typical Sunday. My daughter and her friend were playing and I was doing some work, preparing for a conference call the following morning. As the ultimate multi-tasker, I usually had chat windows up, email and several web sites that I am researching. I had been single for a while and really not looking for a relationship (so I thought). I sing, so I thought I would peruse the ‘man seeks woman’ advertisements to see who played in a band, guitar, something like that. I typed in the parameters and an ad popped on my screen… ‘looking for my soul mate’. Now, I have read a few ads, and something spoke to me, and yet, no guitar!

I dropped a quick email response; and, a few hours I had an open chat window. In between playing, feedings and otherwise being a mom, I managed to spend most of the day and night chatting with he, whom I will spend my life with. We both knew immediately that we would get married, and that’s exactly what we did three months later, August 22, 1998. 

Coincidently, at the time we met, I had just put an offer on a condo that was accepted in Hayward, a small 2 bedroom, 2 bath, maybe 800 square feet. Our third date was spent with me signing paperwork for the offer and acceptance. I remember thinking, while in the agent’s office, how good my life was and how it all seemed to be perfect. Within the next 30 days, I moved into my new place, which was just around the corner from my apartment. I had a small Ford Explorer that I would fill up every night and bring a load over to the new place. 

Today, I still believe I found my soul mate, he, whom God made for me. It is said that through the “rubble emerges glory”, that “after the storm, is when the sky is clearest,” and just like building muscle, it cannot strengthen without first tearing. 

It is because of him that I am who I am; someone who strives to become better, not only for him, but for me. And knowing that I am only human, flawed and in need of always changing for good. To one day emerge who God designed me to be. To be the best me, wife, friend, lover, encourager and life mate. 

This is our story, and there will always be rubble and storms and growth. And I am glad to do this with you - my husband, my friend, my lover, my encourager and my life mate. 

Did you know that the enemy hates marriage? Did you know that the enemy will try to convince you of many things, including "it's too late", "you don't understand my situation".... God understands and knows exactly where I am, and He is always right on time. It was when I began to listen, to truly hear and apply what God was speaking into my life that my outlook changed. I know that He is speaking; and at  times I must remember to call on Him and ask Him for my heart’s desire.

 “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” ~Jeremiah 33:3

I am grateful that this love story continues, and is possible because of the love and faithfulness of my heavenly Father. I am grateful that when things looked the darkest, I saw the most light when I sought it. I am grateful that when I was in the middle of the storm, I held my ground; I believe God and I continue to pray for my marriage. I am grateful I believe in a miracle.

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Today
As I sit and spend some time with God, I reflect on all that life has to offer and marvel in the little things as well. I am grateful for a loving and true God, who I know is always there: For a wonderful husband; loyal, loving and very sexy: A daughter who exceeds all expectations; smart, beautiful and very talented: And wonderful people in my life, and the technology to connect. ;-)

Thank you, Lord, for giving me the gift of friendship.

Thank you for the opportunity to grow every day (whether I want to or not). Thank you for the challenges, as well as the peaceful/easy times.

Thank you for a community to share and grow in.

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Encouragement
Have you ever had a day (week, month, year) where you feel that no matter what you do, it's not right? Over the years, I have had countless times like that. As I started this week, I decided to change how I feel about every day. In fact, yesterday I woke up feeling a bit blah! I quickly rolled over, and started again. So, I forced myself to get up on the "right side of the bed". What a difference.

There are so many things to be grateful for: 
·       breath - I can breathe freely, clear lungs, fresh air. 
·       sight - I can see the flowers in my garden, the eyes of the ones I love as I look at them. 
·       free will - the ability to choose what I do each day. 
·       speech - I can talk to anyone, especially God.  
·       hearing - I can hear the laughter of the child next door as I get ready for work. I can hear the baby cry, as she seeks her mom’s arms. I can hear, if I truly listen, the word of God as He directs my day.
·       my gifts - the talents and uniqueness of who I am so I can connect with others and they can be encouraged or touched.

I am especially grateful for the man I am married to, the daughter God gave me, the friends placed strategically in my life so I can grow, be challenged and be encouraged; for the opportunities to share with those less fortunate or in need; the blessings to teach what I have learned, and to learn what others have lived. 

Thank you, Lord, for the encouragement I see and feel all around me every day.

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Y O U
A R E 
N O T 
A L O N E

Many times after a holiday, such as Christmas, there is a letdown for people. The festivities are over and now there is aloneness. Maybe quiet, in a house that yesterday was full of children laughing, the smells of a wonderful meal and the tender joy of a hug or two. Know that you are not alone. That at any moment, you know He is with you.

It is important to remember that He came in body, only to leave in body, but remain in spirit… Holy Spirit.

 “Do you now believe?” Jesus replied. “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~John 16:30-33

We can find solace in His presence, peace before His throne. At any moment, of any day, you can be with your creator.
And, He is there whenever you are ready. Just call to Him.

 “Look at this: look who got picked by God! He listens the split second I call to him.” ~Psalm 4:3


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Dear Friends
Did you know that you are wonderfully made? 
Write a note for a friend, your mom or dad, your daughter or son, your cousin, your aunt or uncle, a teacher and anyone you love, with a praise, a thank you or just a “hello”.

And, just in case you are thinking, he or she doesn't need it or want it, please rethink it.

May the blessings of our mighty Father be revealed in abundance!

Have a blessed day.

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Dig Deep
Dig deep, ponder much and seek often. Ask God, “What do you have for me Father? Show me, share Your great promises with me.” And, as you look deeply into your eyes, see through to what He has created - I am a mighty woman of God. 

Yes, “Jesus loves me”, but I will not take that for granted. What I speak, whether out loud or to myself, represents me... but more importantly, it represents my God. If I am touting to be a child of God and profanity, negativity or complaining comes from my tongue, what does that say about my faith, about my walk with the Lord? Is it allowing others to see the amazing gift I accepted? Is it attracting others to the same faith or walk?

Psalm 98 – A Psalm
“Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the LORD with the harp,  with the harp and the  sound of singing, with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn — shout for joy before the LORD, the King. Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, Let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.  He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity.”

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I Expect
All it took was a glimpse, a look at something that I was, once, head over heels in love with - my idol, possibly - my passion, deeply - my life's ambition, completely. But these are all things, ‘the possibly”\’, ‘the deeply’, ‘the completely’ were results of selfishness and disobedience. And I am not saying that that dream was not good and awesome and godly, I am saying that although I embarked well, I sailed poorly through the waters of that particular journey - and today I truly believe that when we put our dreams ahead of God, the outcome is greatly altered as a result. So today, I embark anew and I trust that He will lead me to a desire and passion – to a new dream.

I expect God to do great things in me. I expect a great life. I expect to change.

 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” ~Ephesians 6:10

… with God in the lead, I cannot fail.

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God’s Directions
And His revealing of my life’s purpose is what I wait for – and as I wait, I learn and grow. I am probably the most impatient person I know – when things are not moving fast enough, I jump in, take over and get things done; well that was before. Today, I wait, to allow God to go first; I wait, so I choose the right path; I wait, to hear His instruction. But getting to today hasn’t been as easy as “wait”. It has been a road of me stepping in before God, hitting detour after wrong road and starting to build without opening the manual. This is not something I would recommend, by the way.

Throughout my life, I have put my faith in many things that have completely let me down. I have put my faith in people, systems and my own strength and wisdom.

Today, I put my faith in my Creator, who strengthens me and already knows the way.

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Today
Today, I am believing greatly, and acting with my hand firmly in His.
Today, I seek more the kingdom and fellowship with God’s amazing people.
Today, I am grateful that my home is heaven, and I am just visiting this world.
Today, God ushers me through the storms, and settles the shores.
Today, I see God’s people finding their areas of strength.
Today, I experience the unfolding of an amazing love story.
Today, lessons in my life seem to come from nowhere, are from God and everywhere.
Today, in grieving my mistakes, I can celebrate what God does with all of it.
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A message to you, the one listening, for your name to be called.
Today, there is a message for you. It is the same as it has been every day of your life and for everyone's life from the first man and woman. You can do anything in life you put your mind to.

There is a plan, a purpose and coaching available to you. You have all the support and power you need.
 (Proverbs 3:5-6)

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His Word is Always Enough
“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
Worship the LORD with gladness; 
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the LORD is God. 
It is he who made us, and we are his 
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving 
and his courts with praise; 
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; 
his faithfulness continues through all generations.” ~Psalm 100

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Rainy Day
As I walk out of the front door, the rain is just starting again. I know that it has rained most of the night - the water has become resident all around me. From the tulips to the brand new fruit trees in the yard to the river rock all around them, it all looks fresh and new. And somehow even the dirt seems clean and glistening in the rain.
Shower me today Lord with new insights, honed in perspectives and let my thoughts of You glisten from the cleansing rain.
"This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
~Psalm 118:24

Allow each day to be a new day, and within that day, every moment reflect a new and vibrant faith. Renew me Lord. Let me look at everything around me and see Your hand at work, let me see, even the rainy, dreary days as beautiful and amazing.
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." ~Psalm 51:10

May you all have a beautiful perspective today and everyday as you step into the world.



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This article was written for  Tymothy Longoria’s blog, “Aspire No More”.

Obsessive Behavior

This is a year that is turning out much differently than expected – through many “circumstances” a mighty God has shown greatly in my life; my God! And, the question is asked, why do I write? Two years ago, it would not have been asked of me – the only writing I did was an occasional email or notes in my journal, which I could not decipher later on.

I write because God asked me to, and when I refused, He commanded me to. What started out as a simple Facebook post by a friend has turned into my life’s passion – truly an obsession – and the more I write, the more my desire is to write – and the upside to all this writing is that I have to read in order to write intelligently.

I have discovered that words are what form me. When I was a young girl, words scared me. The idea of picking up a book or putting a pen to paper was horrifying. And, talking about what I read (or was supposed to read) would turn me completely inside out.

I have discovered that His word reveals me – I remember the moment when I realized that all of His promises that I had been reading were true for me. It was not the day I was saved and it was not in a moment of complete devastation. It was a moment comprised of many moments leading to that time and place that God had predetermined for me to “get it”.

·    How many times will I forget that You are with me? 
·    How many ways will I avoid Your presence, absentmindedly? 
·    How many roads will I travel following the detours?

So many more than necessary –
but enough times to remember –
You are always with me!

You always direct my path perfectly!
You never fail to show me the right way!
So with You I will travel all of my days, deeply in  
Your presence I will step and stay.

`Words allow me to have a voice when my voice cannot be heard over the noise of the world or distractions of everyday life. Hearing His voice above the world is my obsession, and stepping over the threshold of distractions is my daily quest. And in pursuit of this obsession to envelop all that God has for me, He teaches me, He forgives me, He comforts me and He gives me “a me” I can live with now.

 “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.” ~2 Corinthians 10:4-6 

In discovering the words He has for me, I am changed and in these changes, He, in me, is revealed greatly. His words form me… and the words that flow from me are endless. The rewards of His words for me are priceless.

God in me…
·       I am worth the endless love of a mighty God…”
·       “I am not settling for complacency, I desire to realize the fullness of a life through Christ.”
·       “What we do with the time we have is our choice. How we are rewarded for this time is God’s choice.”
·       “A positive attitude can help the moment. A hope-filled heart and knowing God’s promises can encourage a lifetime.”
·       “Lord, keep working on me and shining brightly where I need to see.”
·       “The moving parts of my life keep changing, but the operator of the machine stays the same.”
·       “Watching as the work of art is formed. Going through fire to secure the beauty of it all.”
·       “I love when things are pulled together. God’s surprises are the best.”
·       “We have the almighty God on our side, we must not fear man. As they are just like us, in need of an almighty God.”
·       “We are not competition as brothers and sisters, only compliments to one another. Make it known that all the body parts work together perfectly.”

And, there is hope in my surrender and in His tenderness of these lessons. Today, I will end with one of my favorite sayings, “I can’t wait to see what God has next.”

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My Friends,

In closing, I would like to thank you for sharing my life, even if just a little bit. I look forward to hearing from those who wish to share how God is working in your life. If you have a giving thanks story, a testimony of how giving thanks has changed your life, through the mighty work of our heavenly Father, please write me at gtdbyshawn@att.net and let’s see if we can share your story of giving thanks as well.

May the Lord reveal all that He has for you and may you recognize His blessings when they appear.  I pray you too know the fire that burns within you and the power that is beyond measure because of who you are in Christ. If you do not know Jesus, I invite you to “invite Him into your life”.

“I am drenched in the fuel of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the match... and God is the flame.”

Much love in Christ,
Shawn


Day 583 of Giving Thanks
I have an assignment and it is different than I ever thought it would be. I have a responsibility to carry His message; my ultimate goal in life is to carry the message – now, how can I do that? I do that by believing God. I do that by holding onto His promises. I do that by remembering who I am. I do that through holding every thought captive.

 “We fight with weapons that are different from those the world uses. Our weapons have power from God that can destroy the enemy's strong places. We destroy people's arguments and every proud thing that raises itself against the knowledge of God. We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.” ~2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (New Century Version)

This assignment is the one I am destined to complete. This assignment is the one I am destined to live.

 “The LORD will keep you from all harm — He will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” ~Psalm 121:7-8 (New International Version)

My ultimate goal is to carry the message. And, right now, I am living the in between, living toward completing His assignment for me, carrying the message and believing what He has done for me.

How can I best do that? I do that one day at a time. I do that by believing one promise at a time. I do that by carrying out my destiny.

”God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do.” ~Ephesians 2:10 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

My life up to now has been quite a journey and today, for the very first time, I can accept the “all of it” and I so look forward to watching “all of it” unfold as I live in Christ and for Christ. And, my journey is not meant to be walked alone. I cordially invite you to join me in my walk with Christ. But, first and foremost He invites you – to accept the greatest gift ever offered. He came, yes. He lived, yes. He suffered, yes. He died, yes. He rose, yes, and that is what He ultimately came for, lived for, suffered for and died for. With His work, we can live – live for Him.

Again, I ask, will you join me?



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What others are saying about, “it’s all about me”

Doug Baker writes:
Dear Shawn,

My opinion is that this is beautifully written. It is theologically true to the great doctrines of the faith. It will have broad appeal to fellow sojourners as your meditations offer hope and encouragement. My prayer is that you will continue to pour out your writings as from an alabaster box broken at Jesus' feet. The fragrance filled all the room!

Thank you for letting me read this work. It has inspired me. It is exciting to see what God is doing in you and through you.

I would not change anything. It's beautiful and theologically accurate for an orthodox, evangelical and conservative perspective.

I really enjoyed reading this work! It is refreshing to see life from your perspective. So many people will be blessed by reading this book, as

I was blessed. You should stir up the gift and fan the flame! I'm sure there's a lot of great thoughts ready to hit the hard drive.

Your friend in Christ,
Doug , Doug Baker Associates

Additional comments, within the context:
RE: page 16, C.E.L.E.B.R.A.T.E., “In the beginning, God, the Father, the Holy Spirit and the future blood of Jesus, devised a B.rilliant plan to save those they loved first.”  I just had to comment that this is theologically correct and a great truth to be shared. Salvation was never an after-thought with God. It was determined before the foundation of the world was laid. I love the way you wrote it.

Stephanie Wolfe-Saini writes:
 "Your book is awesome. I'm not usually a slow reader but when I read your book I absolutely savored it. That is a keeper. I am getting a color nook and I would like to download the eBook. That is a great devotional. I have pages in books like oh man I see myself thank you Lord but this book is not to be read lightly. God has something in it a lot in it for everybody. The different font types keep your attention bringing a light-feeling. Noting in it brings you down. It makes you want to read more while inspiring you at the same time. I'm repeating myself. I can't help it. This book was God inspired. God bless you!"


Donna Snead writes:
Shawn,

I have been privileged to read your new book and not only that... I have been and AM provoked to sit quietly and meditate on the goodness of our Lord. This book, "It's All About Me," is certainly a necessity. I only wished you had put some lines in there so I could journal the soft whispers that your writings helped me to hear. Wow! Thank you so much for being obedient and sharing these wonderful murmurings and prayers with us. I know others will be inspired and provoked to CHANGE as well. I can't wait to get a hard copy. That is... if it will be available. Please let me know when. Blessings to you sis!

Donna Sneed, Publisher/Editor-in-chief - Character Magazine - www.charactermag.com

By the way, I especially appreciate page 14, DO THINGS BECAUSE ... it truly reminds us to evaluate WHY we do WHAT we do. Thanks again!


Dolores Ayotte writes:
It’s All About Me – Giving Thanks Daily is a wonderful daily devotional written by author Shawn Boreta. Shawn has chosen to share her spirituality and gift with her readers. She shares her intimate relationship with God in order to help others know a better way so that they too may find the joy, peace and comfort that she has found.

Shawn’s devotional is full of applicable biblical quotes that reach out to people in a warm and comforting way. She has chosen to live one day at a time and her words of inspiration encourage others to do so as well. Every morning I sat quietly in my rocking chair as I read Shawn’s peaceful and encouraging words. Yes…peaceful is the word that is best used to describe the feeling I attained after these early morning encounters with It’s All About Me - Giving Thanks Daily.

Shawn states at the bottom of each page “Your journey to daily gratitude begins with your decision to find something good in every situation”. Shawn knows exactly what she’s talking about because we have so much to be grateful for and it’s good to be gently reminded of this fact. Her daily devotional has been a great inspiration to me and her honesty and openness are a great gift to us all.
http://www.doloresayotte.com and http://doloresayotte.wordpress.com


David Latry writes:
Hi Shawn,

I would love to begin with a thank you for the book. It couldn’t come at a more perfect time for me considering the fact that I am a fellow that struggles to really maintain a good, positive and confident though in my mind and I needed to be reminded of the truth that there is something good about every situation that God puts us through. One thing I find interesting about your book is the footer on each page “Your journey to daily gratitude begins with your decision to find something good in every situation”. I would say this is the theme of the book and when you get to see this on every page, you just can’t forget it. I read the book on my phone so the more advanced features of the book like images and special font designs were made to normal and that meant that I didn’t really check out for topographical errors of which I would report to you about.

Another thing about the book that I love is the way every page drives to the truth of the theme from different stories and thoughts. It is as if every page is a blog post that you learn something from this page and then something from the next and another from the next while being drawn to the fact that God has something good to offer us and it is our choice to see that good and appreciate it and that would bring us the life of gratitude that God wants us to live.

I don’t know how public you would like to make some of your stories especially the ones in the book but I would really love to hear more of them – the ones you shared in the book. In the beginning of the book you said that the book was a little bit of your life and that is good but with more testimonies of things that you have gone through a reader can connect more as he/she connects to the thoughts that you share in the book.

But in general, it is a great book and I really thank God that I had the opportunity to read this book before it is made public – this is my first. And as I said earlier on it couldn’t come at a more perfect time because on Monday I suffered a ‘self-declared depression’. I don’t really know what depression is but on Monday I found myself so down in mind and that resulted in me having one of my worst days in a long time. I want to decide to see something good in every situation but it has not really been great and in response to your call towards the end of the book, this is my story and I really need help. God is getting me out of this low self esteem that I carry and I know that it’s me who would have to make the choice of my thoughts and though I know what thoughts I should entertain in my thoughts I find myself thinking the exact opposite. Please I would like you to help me because you were also once here and you’ve made it out of here. Thanks in advance.

I would love to say that all the truths in a book are not realized in the first instance of reading and I plan on reading the book again latter. Thanks and God bless. Please continue in the good work that God is using you to do on earth.
~ David


Online Resources
Tina Wetor, Anointed Manna - http://anointedmanna.blogspot.com
Julie Gorman, His Love Extended Ministries - http://hisloveextendedministries.com/




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