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The More

An email devotional taken from "The More" by Charley Gunter, Prayer Essentials for Living in His Presence.

In these days when the economy is subtracting jobs or retirement or net worth or peace of mind from all of us and adding to our real problems and temptation to worry... allow these words to point you to God's eternal economy:

The more I see and understand how my sins (even the ones I would call little) are a personal insult and act of rebellion against a holy, holy, holy God ...
the more I see the unspeakable, immeasurable value of His gift of forgiveness.

The more I see how I capriciously and wantonly wander, nay, hurry into sin and selfishness ...
the more I see that His forgiveness has to be a gift, because I have never earned it and could never earn it.

The more I see myself as God sees me ...
the less satisfied I am with myself as I am, and the more I want of Christ.

The more of Christ I seek, and the more I trust in Him to follow in His ways, to live His truth ...
the less I find of the sad, sinful person that I was before Jesus rescued me.

The more time I spend delighting in His Word, in His presence, in His counsel, in His ways ...
the less time I have to chase the "soap bubbles" around me that glisten in the sun for a short time, but are empty and without substance, leaving a bad taste and distracting me from the truly important things.

The more I take time to pray for those who are important to me, to pray for those in need, to pray to learn how to pray ...
the more I become sensitive to God's prompting, the less time I have for self-seeking and self-gratification.

The more I see how only love held Jesus to the cross for me ...
the more I am ashamed at how little I love Him and sacrifice for Him.

The more I get assaulted, weighed down, and tossed about by the cares of this world ...
the more I long to and need to spend time alone with my Savior and only hope.

The more I keep my mind set on things that count for eternity: other people, the work of the Lord, praising Him, my own spiritual life, for example ...
the more content I find myself and the less patience (and more pity) I have with people who focus only on temporal things and scorn the eternal.

I think of how Christ came to Earth and lived, knowing with every step, with every breath, that He was drawing nearer to a singular moment in time when God would condemn God to death because of sin. God would not be able to look upon Himself, in the person of Jesus, because He who was without sin had become sin for me. Christ became the embodiment of rebellion and abhorrence to God because of me and for me, so that I could at last enter into God's presence. My self, my nature, let alone the rebellious, selfish, contemptible things that I do, would have separated me from God forever. And there was nothing I could do about it.

But God...
But God loved me...
But God loved me with a love that I could never equal, comprehend, deserve, or live to be worthy of ...
But God loved me so much that He gave. He gave of Himself to supply the payment for my sin, to satisfy the judgment that my sin deserved. He gave what I needed and didn't have, so that He could meet all my needs and I would want no more. God gave so He could give me more. Unexplainable, save for the character of God Himself. So unlike me.

Heavenly Father, thank You for so much. Thank You for choosing me before I could choose You. Thank You for giving so much to me before I could do anything for You. Thank You for accepting me as Your child, a joint-heir with Christ. God, keep reminding me of who I am and whose I am. Cause my life to reflect You always. Keep me focused on Your time, Your ways, Your wisdom, Yourself, so that I don't follow the foolish devices of man or my own selfishness. Thank You, Father. In the name of Jesus Christ, my only hope, my only Redeemer, my only source of Life, I pray, amen.

Just luv my lip gloss...

This is just TOO cute not to post!

Look close and you will see the purple lip gloss gdaughter, Abbie, lavished on her lips!

She was so proud of herself...

and so are we...proud of her!

Some Granddaughter Fun...

Granddaughters: Abbie M., Savannah M., Mallory B.

It's Grill'n Time!

Our son got his first gas grill for Christmas 2008

This weekend he grilled hamburgers and hotdogs.

And they were GREAT! Way to so son:)

And we are ready for some more grill'n, anytime!

Read the Bible in a Year...

I challenged myself to read the whole Bible in a year starting on January 1, 2009.
So far...so good...I am committed and staying on track. I ran across this website today that actually has a One Year Bible Reading and also a One Year Audio Reading of the Bible and it is pretty close to how I was already reading my daily scriptures (chapters from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalm and Proverbs).

WOW, this is great because:

1. It is on the computer - which I spend alot of time on
2. I can not only read the words...I can also hear them! That alone should help with the "sleepies" that seem to always attack my brain when I sit down to read!
3. There are also questions/comments to think about as you read the daily scriptures
4. And there is even praise, worship videos that go along with your worship, reading time

If you want to join me in reading the Bible in a Year...just click on the icon on the right side of my blog and get started today. I challenge you:)

You may have to turn off my music playlist at the bottom right of my blog to hear the Bible audio.

Abbie Dances!

JOY is...

when your gdaughter calls and ask:

"Neenee can I come over to your house and spend the night!"

Mallory you are a sweetie and SO precious to us.

You can come to our house anytime - as all our gkids can!

GRANDchildren are heaven's best!

A One-of-a kind...for sure!

Isn't this the cutest purse you have ever seen!

My mom made it for me...I just finished up some little detail work on it.

I just love it...mainly because it's my mom's handiwork and thoughts and love

and it's SO adorable too!

And there is not another one like it in the whole wide world:)
THANK YOU, MOM, SO MUCH!
I LOVE YOU DEARLY:)

I'm Ready for spring...

You may already have daffodils blooming at your house, but in Skiatook, OK they have sprouted but no blooms. Can hardly wait to see that first burst of yellow...hopefully in a week:)

Granddaughter Play time...

Granddaughters, Abbie & Savannah spent a couple of nights at our house this past weekend. Hope you enjoy this photoshow of them...they are so fun and so sweet!

Nephew, Elliot is 7!

Be sure to see your pic on the right side: Birthday Corner & the music is for you! Enjoy:)

Happy Camden...

17 month old gson, Camden, is such a delight! Last week he had his 1 year check up (since his craniofacial surgery) in Dallas, TX - seeing 4 doctors! Cam will possible need another surgery (in the future) to correct his bulging forehead. He also has a slight hearing loss in one of his ears which will require further testing. Please pray for him as the Lord leads you.

Hope you enjoy this photoshow of Camden.

Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
Love never dies.

And for right now:
Trust steadily in God,
Hope unswervingly,
Love extravagantly.
And the best of the three is LOVE.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8,13 (The Message)

Just Need Some Sleep...

Our two married daughters can truly relate to this little story.

An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep.

An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out. The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for several weeks. Curious I pinned a note to his collar: "I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap."

The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note pinned to his collar: "He lives in a home with 6 children, 2 under the age of 3 -- he's trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?" :):):)

Todd Roy Schubert!

We is friends...

One year ago January...

Camden and his parents drove to Dallas, TX for his year appointment since his crainofacial surgery. He will see 3 or 4 doctors while there today. A and K have lots of questions to ask them too! And I am child sitting the other 5 Bledsoe gkids until they return home, hopefully tonight.
Please say a prayer for them as the Lord leads you:)

this is enough:)

Haven't blogged in awhile so thought I better post a word or two.

Seems I've been busy with this and that:

*making a few $$ projects for my pol business (patterns of love)

*revamping my pol business blog

*grandchild sitting,

*birthdays

*checking out my facebook & responding to all those "25 things" & "45 things" questionaires to get to know your fam & friends!

*keeping up with my family blog news (when they upload new posts that is:))

*helping with plans for my mom's 80 birthday celebration on May 25th in Flowood, Mississippi -hopfully all 54 family members will be able to attend from OK, MO, MS, NC, SC, LA, AL:)

*trying to get a Meyer reunion going in July at our cousin Jo's beach house on Mustang Island (not confirmed yet)

*thinking about when to have cousin camp this summer

*praying about the theme for cousin camp

*watching American Idol...2 nights a week:)

*committed to reading my Bible in a year

*cleaning house & planning for 23 RV Club members to be at our house this Sat for our February meeting - catering BBQ & fellowshipping & games for the day

*working on projects around the house to get it ready for selling, Lord willing:)

*helping & listening to my hubby always:)

*and more I'm sure...just can't think of them all right now...this is enough for just the first 2 weeks in February anyway:):):)

Happy Groundhog's Day!

Here's a Little Groundhog
(to the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot")
Here's a little groundhog, furry and brown,

He's popping up to look around.

If he sees his shadow, down he'll go.

Then six more weeks of winter - Oh No!!

Groundhog Day
Old Groundhog stretched in his leafy bed.
He turned over slowly and then he said,
"I wonder if spring is on the way,
I'll go and check the weather today.
If I see my shadow between eleven and noon,
I then will know that I'm out too soon.
I'll crawl back in bed for six weeks more,
Pull up the warm covers and snore and snore.
But if no shadow gives me a scare,
I know that spring is in the air,
I'll wake my friends and wish them cheer,
With glorious news that spring is here.

Least I forget, it's my bithday too!
I'm 59, this is true:)

Parker's BD Photoshow...