Multitude Monday - #33 -

"It is God's responsiblity to cause you to hear and recognize His voice.  He wants to reveal His will to you and scripture clearly shows that He will do it." -- Priscilla Shirer


33.  Vacation/Staycation - it really doesn't matter!
34.  Home improvement projects - thankful I have a home to improve!
35.  A husband who takes pride in the home improvement projects!  He is working so hard.
36.  Catching up on time with my boys!
37.  Encouraging friends who don't know they're encouraging you.
38.  Friends who share the truth in love no matter how hard it is to say or hear!
39.  Little voices saying, "Bless You" and "Pretty" and then knowing that those sweet words were meant for you!
40.  Jesus dancing with me!
41.  Jesus loving me like no other!
42.  The guards He puts at my mouth.  Unfortunately, sometimes I make mine work a little harder than necessary!
43.  Finishing a great book!
44. Starting another great book!
45.  Sunshine peaking through the trees
46.  That His ways aren't our ways - thank you, Jesus, that you're in control
47.  Laughter at the next thing that the enemy tries to do to keep me down.
48.  How my husband helps me keep my perspective in check.
49.  Snuggle time!
50.  Mischievous smiles - they can be so cute when they're up to something!

Multitude Monday #20 - #32

• being greeted at the door with irreplaceable hugs and kisses after a long day at the office
• "MaMa" being spoken (and heard) thousands of times throughout the day
• encouraging words shared by a woman I just met
• answers to prayers confirmed
• a good dose of humble pie (yes, I'm eating it!)
• new adventures beginning
• great books to read, you know the ones that make you think
• my sweet husband always making sure the car is full of gas for my upcoming travels for the week
• seeing little treasures in the rain with my guys:  baby frogs, a spider spinning a web and water puddles everywhere!
• the way an afternoon thunderstorm can cool things off
• weekends with family
• visits from family
• remembering that baby steps get you to the same destination. It just takes longer to get there.

Multitude Monday - all week long!

#11 - #19

tickle time
irreplaceable smiles of sweet little boys
pure joy of little guys dancing and playing

my husband's encouraging words
peeking at a prayer list and knowing you're praying for the same things!
a loving look of agreement with no words, just a sweet smile

friends with listening ears
prayers of dear sisters
challenges met head on and remembering that Jesus wins, no matter what my circumstances look like!

Thankful for...

A dear friend introduced me to this!  Thank you t!




#1 - #10
squeals and laughter from brothers in the backseat
a husband wanting to go out and explore and inviting his family to join him in the adventure
bad attitude getting a huge dose of grace and transforming it to peace (thank you, Jesus!)
caring and sharing with dear friends in person
children enjoying freedom from cares of what others think
how my sweet Savior meets me where I'm at - in sermons, Bible studies, etc.
connecting with friends
calls from mom just to check in
freedom
anticipation of what God will do next...

Date with Jesus

Wow - it's been too long!  Having a great husband, 2 growing boys and a great full-time job is taking more out of me than I thought!  Anyway, had some great quiet time with Jesus this week and a lot of it today.  I'm sharing some of the fruits!  Please enjoy!

I've been asking Jesus some hard quesitons lately: One of them is:  How do I keep my heart alive and still go through what I'm going through which sometimes includes my heart getting stomped on over and over again?   The second is struggling with grace and accountability co-existing.  Thirdly, what do these things look like?

Once I calmed down long enough to journal about this question, He gave me an amazing answer:  Psalm 91!  He told me the following:  I am enough to protect your heart.  End of story.  Then he did kindly continue to answer my questions and said:  Grace has to have accountability in order for it to be grace.  The grace receiver must know what they deserved and what they actually received.  In other words, you can't have grace without accountability.   Then He continued!  Kimberly likes to have the same picture for every situation; it's comfortable and gives her a sense of control.  Sweet daughter, it's time to grow.  These things that you're asking about don't look the same each time.  It all depends on what both people involved need at any given moment.  The only way you'll know what the picture looks like is to abide in me so I can tell and show you.  Start asking these questions instead, "What does it look like for God to get glory in this situation?" and "What does it look like for the other person's needs to be met?"   Challenging but great questions!

Now, as I've spent time with Him today I was left in awe!  So ladies please get some time for you to do this for yourselves and for your hearts.  It's worth it! 

I'm a firm believer that Jesus is the Lover of my soul (yours too!).  I've been letting Him romance me and love me.  But, today I was challenged with being a "lover" back to God.  OK, don't hear what I'm not saying!   Do you like a man to caress your face gently?  Have you let God caress your face?  (It could be a breeze blowing in your face, seeing a rainbow, or however He meets you where you are at!)  Have you ever thought about how you could caress the face of God?   Have to confess, this was a new one for me! 

I'm reading this great book, "Sacred Marriage" and the author has challenged his readers with the last question.  We serve a holy God.  I was a bit intimidated to go here, but it was a fun adventure - one that I will definitely be repeating.

When's your next date with Jesus?  Will you go to dinner?  Will you dance?  Will you just sit and rest?  Will you share your most intimate thoughts?  Will you laugh?  Will you sing?  Will you cry?  Will you be real?  Will you...

Here are some scriptures to help you remember who He is and who you are. 
Psalm 45:11
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalm 34:4-5
Psalm 62: 5-8 (wow, my honor depends on God!  That's great news!)
Psalm 145
Isaiah 43:1-4
Ephesians 2:10
Hebrews 10:35-36
1 John 4:18

Will you ask Jesus out for a date?  I know His answer will be a resounding YES!  Savor the time; enjoy His company; bask in His glory!  You're radiant! 

Love & Prayers,
Kim
Romans 15:13

Happy New Year

Luke 1:29-45
39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!"

First of all, Happy 2010!!  What a whirlwind the last few weeks have been!  Our little Ryan was in the hospital for a few days being treated for Kawasaki's Disease.  I have to tell you that I saw an angel Ryan's room right before he was discharged.  If you want to know more, let me know and I'm happy to share!

God has laid this message on my heart for about 3 weeks, but this is the first opportunity I've had the opportunity to get it posted.  Our Pastor delivered some great pre-Christmas messages.  One of them included these verses and when we read the scripture, tears came to my eyes.  This is what moved me:

• Elizabeth's words - she basically said who am I to have the mother of the Savior of the universe to want to come see me.  Humility.  Knowing who she is.  Knowing who the Savior is.
• How God used these women - Elizabeth and Mary were chosen.  We are chosen too.  Chosen to be His daughters.  Chosen to carry out the part of His story that he has written for and with us in mind. 
• Hope - verse 45!  While I know that the verse is refering directly to Mary giving birth to Jesus and all that means with him being Messiah.  I just can't help but claim this verse too!  Oh, the hope that fills my soul to know that His promises are true.  What he has said, will be!  What I have to remember is baby steps! 

I'm looking forward to 2010 and learning more about God's perfect plans and timing.  I'm seeking Him and learning how to take every thought captive and focus on what He says is important.  Being who He created me to be and focusing on it.  Loving God and loving others.  What about you and your 2010 - what do you want God to do or show you?  Praying you enjoy the journey 2010 calls you to!

Calling

Saw this quote today defining "calling".  The gentleman who penned it is a believer and oversees Noble Heart Ministry.  Here's the quote:  "Your calling is to let people experience the weightiness of your life, to experience what is abundant in you, to experience your strength or beauty, in the place that God assigns you." --Gary Barkalow

I must tell you that I just started to cry.  All these questions welled up along with the tears.  Am I fulfilling my calling?  Am I doing the right thing?  What's my next step?  What does it all look like?  You know, the big questions that always come up and usually bring the enemy of doubt along for the ride. 

Gary's web site - http://www.piercing-the-veil.com/ - reminded me of ther verse:  2 Corinthians 3:18:  18And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect[a] the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

This so reminds me of my calling, my passion, what I was made for.  I'm made to do women't ministry through speaking and writing.  It's about trusting Him and remembering that I didn't make this calling up.  It is real and it's how I feel alive (right after having fun with my guys!).  So, as I am waiting, I am also praying and looking for ways that God will show me "what IT looks like!"

Here's the question.  What is your calling?  What makes you come alive?  What makes you get excited? Let your heart experience the calling, come alive and thrive!