Who am I?

Who am I now?

I am a child of the Most High God.

God is taking me to another dimension I don’t feel qualified.

I am blessed and favored of God, I am prosperous.

I do not know what to say, I do not know what to think.

My life is about to change, my God is breaking the curse.

The Lord God is my provider and is well able to take care of me.

I am going to need a new attitude, a new day is beginning.

The Lord God takes pleasure in providing for me to bless others.

The former things have passed away. God is doing something new in my life.

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness all these things will be given.

I have been chosen to live the life set before me; I have God’s DNA –

I have the mind of Christ – God has given me the ability to create wealth.

Stand still and see what the Lord has for me. The Lord Almighty is His Name.

Practice being Grateful

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. The year is quickly coming to an end and there is a need to stop and reflect. I read an article on Practicing the Attitude of Gratitude that presents a challenge on being grateful and the following is an excerpt from Michael Hyatt’s blog “Intentional Leadership”. 

{The writer told of a story about carrying a gratitude rock in his pocket. The idea is that whenever your hand contacts the stone, you give thanks for whatever is happening at the moment, whether good or bad.  In that simple act the writer’s attitude started to change. Instead of seeing the glass half-empty, he saw it has half-full. Instead of focusing on what he didn’t have, he started to focus on what he did have – right now.

Someone once wisely told me, “You won’t get what you don’t have until you learn to be grateful for what you do have.”  We so often focus on our lack – what’s missing.

For example, we complain about our relationships, we wish we had a spouse. Or perhaps we wish we didn’t have a spouse. Or we wish we could get a different job, a different boss, or a bigger paycheck. We wish we could live in a different city a different part of the city, or a different house. We complain about our furniture, our car, and all our other stuff.

Apparently before long we realize this is not healthy – and do we really think complaining will lead to better situations?

I challenge you to be more deliberate in being thankful and not just before meals–                    the gratitude rock is one tool that can help.}To begin write down twenty items you are thankful for right now. Here’s my list: not in any particular order.

      1.    My relationship with God

2.    God’s blessings

3.    Gracious daughter Andrea and son-in-law Ed

4.    Grandchildren, Austin and Dylan

5.    Generous and loving son Alex

6.    A place to live

7.    Relative good health

8.    Job

9.    food

10.Warm, dry, comfortable

11.Writing and being creative

12.Living in San Antonio

13.Friendly neighbors

14.Music

15.Church family

16.Laughter

17.Brother John & Sister-in-law Mona and sisters, Peggy and Brother-in-law Wayne, and Mary

18.Nieces & Nephews: Timothy, Rianna, Alyssa, Adam, Samantha

19.Freedom

20.Cats

If you give thanks with purpose every day it will change your life. What’s on your list?  You can leave a comment.

I Know Your Name

Your name has been inscribed on the palm of my hand. Consider this, since before time began I have known you. My delight is in your name, you are precious to me. I delight In seeing you grow in me and have surrendered to me; you are mine for all eternity.

Listen, listen to my voice calling your name, so very tenderly, yes listen to my instruction and follow my lead. I delight in calling your name, calling you closer into a new place. Hear me speaking your name, the name I gave you long before you understood the gift of love that I poured out for you, my very own.

I am faithful I always do what is right. Put your whole trust in me. Rest in the knowledge that you serve the Almighty God who is to be trusted above all else. Rest in the knowledge, precious child, I have made a way to explore the riches of my mercies.

Consider this truth I AM FAITHFUL!!!

Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 36:5, Zephaniah 3:17, Isaiah 49:16, Romans 5:5, Romans 9:23

Women of Faith Saturday

Just when you didn’t think it could get any better it did. Patsy Clairmont has become my new favorite speaker to listen for inspiration. Here is a short run-down of what I heard on Saturday:

Lisa Wenchel: on adult friendships – we are all longing to connect and having friends help along your journey, to have friends you need to be a friend. Accept God’s grace to be able to give grace to others. Embrace your friends with grace.

Brenda Warner: As your legacy raise your children to be willing to change the world.

Sandi Patti: God may not answer your dreams in the “way” or in the “time” we think.  But God is Faithful to fulfill your dreams in His Way and in His Time. “God is enough and you are enough for Him” She sang so beautifully as always.

Marilyn Meeberg: What you enjoy here on earth – just know that it will be much more when you get to heaven.

Patsy Clairmont: Never give up trusting God and sometimes “change” can be good– she told of how her son was so sick and could have died and the struggle to let the Doctor make changes for his care. Told humorously that is unique to Patsy Clairmont.

Mandissa: Amy Grant was great and Sandi Patti was marvelous, Mandissa was exciting and her music was fast and great worship as well.

A great weekend was had by all and everyone around me felt the same way. It seemed all was touched in some way by each speaker that spoke to them.

World Vision: there were some very moving stories of how your sponsorship makes a difference in the lives of children and their families and communities and in the lives of those sponsoring. If God has nudged you to be a blessing, please check out the many children that you could help by going to worldvision.org

All I can say is be ready for next year!

Great Time at Women of Faith

today was a great start to a great weekend. Patsy Clairmont was the best, so inspiring, so funny.
It was the first time I have heard and seen Andy Andrews - did not disappoint-very funny, literally was all over the place...main thing that stayed with me is that "Everything you do matters" ... Worship time was wonderful...Sandi Patti and  Amy Grant were just better than best loved their music always -  tomorrow I will have more - I can't wait to see what is next.

Prayer for Today

Today I want to glorify your name.  I belong to you. Lord before I begin I want you to know that from this moment on throughout this day, I’m yours, Lord. Without you I can accomplish nothing. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me!  Help me be a woman of passion and to have the courage to act on those passions. Enable me in my walk to have the discernment to walk in obedience. Guard my tongue from saying the wrong thing or saying too much or speaking too quickly, and to know when to take a stand. Turn the soil of my heart so I can begin to live the life you have called me to live. Lord, fill me with your spirit. Take my eyes, take my tongue, take my emotions, take my will, and use me, Be honored in my submissive spirit. You began the work in my heart and you will complete it. Be seen and heard in my heart. Be observed in my thankfulness. Be glorified in the fellowship and worship that I have with others in your family and those who do not yet know you.

I have been redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb out of the Hand of the enemy!!

buy tickets for the Women of Faith Event and help SAMMinistries

“Women of Faith Gives Back”.  

We would like to tell you about a spectacular opportunity that came to us from Women of Faith.  This year Women of Faith decided they wanted to give back to the communities that have supported them for many years.  During their 2011 conference season they’re initiating a campaign called “Women of Faith Gives Back”.   SAMMinistries is one of three local nonprofits who will benefit from this new endeavor.  But, we need your help to succeed!

We are reaching out to you to see this project through to fruition.  With this new initiative , we get $20 from every ticket purchased through SAMMinistries.  We hope you will help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 for programs and services through this “gives back” opportunity. 

If you and your friends are planning to attend, we have this opportunity for you to not only enjoy the WOF experience, but to help SAMMinistries out as well.

Here is how simple it really is…

Women of Faith Gives Back –Easy as 1, 2, 3

·         Purchase your WOF tickets from SAMMinistries at the $89 discounted price. (There is no limit on how many you can purchase) So bring a friend, family, co-worker!! 

·         For every ticket purchased you receive a voucher to present at Will Call on the day of the conference.

·         SAMMinistries receives $20 of the $89 ticket price. 

·         If you contact SAMMinistries within 5 days of this letter we will send you a FREE voucher for every 3 tickets purchased!  (i.e. you purchase 3 tickets/you get 1 free)

Otherwise, you will receive 1 free ticket for every 10 tickets purchased.

See it really is that simple!!  So on behalf of SAMMinistries and Women of Faith we want to thank you for participating this year in this endeavor.  Please call or email with any questions or to purchase tickets.    Matthew Curtis mcurtis@samm.org