I had a wonderful experience tonight with someone we all care about. I speak to KIR on a regular basis. We talk about our mutual problems (and share prayers about those). We curse the Nuggets...!!!! What is wrong with Melo!! We chat about other sports teams. We discuss politics. We discuss health, her's, mine, and yours!! And we discuss serious things like what is God doing? and biblical principles. Gotta admit she smokes me in that area.
We also just chat about families, pets, weather and our problems with family members...LOL.
I have heard her hurt, funny, angry, laugh, in pain, afraid, spiritual, in a prayer mode, concerned, loving, serious, intellectual......
But until tonight....I have NEVER heard her.....giggle!!!! Yes, KIR CAN giggle!!! She is alllllll girl.
It is great to see you here so much again. I have to admit that there was several days there when I despaired of ever hearing your voice or seeing you post.
csf, That was the first time you heard her giggle? Maybe you should work on your delivery a bit! KIr's laugh and the way she can make light of our human follies is why I will always treasure our association so much.
I was at my Sister's all weekend and I really appreciate the support I get when I come here. My Sister's daughter will leave home in two weeks to pursue her adult path and I am missing her already. Children, just when you get used to them being around they are up and gone.
CFS and I also talked about the armor of God. Of all the parts of the full armor, 5 are for our protection and defense against the enemy and one, the sword of the Spirit, is the only offensive weapon. The believer's enemies are demonic hosts of Satan, prepared for attacking us. The goal is to discourage the believer, make believers doubt their faith and salvation, and prevent the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is spiritual warfare. We must recognize when we are being attacked by the enemy with lies and deceit and discouragement and put on the full armor daily to protect ourselves from attacks on our faith.
Ephesians 6:10-12
"Finally my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we do not fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places."
I had received some comments on it in one of today's devotionals and wanted to share some perspective:
"First-century battle gear included a shield in one hand and a sword in the other. With one, the soldiers could advance against their enemy. With the other, they went on the offensive. Concerning our own spiritual battle gear today, would we find a dusty “shield of faith” stored away in a corner? When we come out from under the protection God offers us through the shield of faith, we become vulnerable to our enemy’s attacks. Without faith, it is impossible to avoid fear and discouragement. We stop advancing the gospel at the first sign of opposition. What has kept you from advancing the gospel in your sphere of influence? Where do you need to brandish your shield of faith amid daunting opposition?"--Voice of the Martyrs
Never despair of not seeing me here or my being around. After my recent experiences, I am even more convinced that God is not done with me yet or else He would have taken me home. It is up to me to hear His still, small voice and procede on whatever path He has set before me.
Laughter makes the heart glad and is very healing. Laugh daily, pray without ceasing, learn God's word, and listen for His guidance. He knows that His children can be silly, rebellious, awe-struck, confused, and trusting even in what is not seen, among many other things. We never surprise Him! Praise God for that.
I will keep your neice in my prayers and will also pray for her family as she prepared to begin her next phase of adult life.
Greetings everyone. Thanks for all of the input about heaven and pets. One thing I know for sure is Heaven will be better than we can ever imagine! I had a friend of mine put it this way..."Take the best moment you have ever had on this earth(childbirth, birthdays, just great moments.... etc.), now times that by 1,000,000 and that will not even touch how awesome heaven will be."
Father, I come to you this morning and thank you for being the allmighty God who takes the time to love and listen to each and every one of us. I lift up all on this thread and I thank you for the hand you keep on us! Jesus, you deserve more praise that we as human's could ever send up but you love our praise I ask that you keep us focused on you throughout the day so we can have an awesome day in your presence. In Jesus Christ name I pray. Amen!
If you ever doubted that KIR was all girl and one of the best among us, you have been rather thick, which I would have never guessed you to be. Interesting that we really know much and little about each other. Quite a dichotomy. Bless you this day and for the long standing conversations that you hold with KIR, amen.
