Fire Proof
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Last day of a new begining!
So, here it is as promised. As my eyes are trying to slam shut because I've been up since 5:00am getting ready and heading into work and it's now 11:31 pm. A very, very long day. A busy one too. All the people I transported today were in their 70's and had similar issues. 2 IV's and 2 transmitted 12 leads. The other one, was lonely and needed a ride. WOW ... I just fell asleep writing this. TIME FOR BED! See you in a month! God bless!
Friday, January 4, 2008
Day 2
So, I started it again. Yup, the classic "New Years Resolution." I joined a weight loss program and today is "day 2". It's amazing when you see pictures how different you look when we see ourselves in the mirror. Lets say if I took my weight from before I got married and compared it to what I weigh now, it's a 70 lb difference. That's a whole lot more of me! Well, with a recent back problem (slipped disc) and a significant family history of medical problems ... it's time! I'm going to P.T. for my back and going to be starting a rigorous exercise program. So a month from now when I'm done my fast of computer time (and other "fast" obligations) I'll let you know how things are going.
I Corinthians 6:19 & 20 says "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the holy ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."
So ... if my body represents the temple of God, I don't want people to say .. "now that's one BIG temple!" LOL I need to glorify God with my body. Maybe I'll do a before and after picture? NOT! I will give God the glory that I'm in better shape and can praise Him more without getting exhausted! Now that's a goal! Worship harder and longer! Hey, I could count worship as exercise towards my daily routine! To God be the glory!
Oh yeah, one more day to Blog! I'll write something tomorrow.
I Corinthians 6:19 & 20 says "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the holy ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."
So ... if my body represents the temple of God, I don't want people to say .. "now that's one BIG temple!" LOL I need to glorify God with my body. Maybe I'll do a before and after picture? NOT! I will give God the glory that I'm in better shape and can praise Him more without getting exhausted! Now that's a goal! Worship harder and longer! Hey, I could count worship as exercise towards my daily routine! To God be the glory!
Oh yeah, one more day to Blog! I'll write something tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
2008, a new beginning
Well, it's 2008 and I'm going to try something new this year. As a Christian I want to grow deeper in my relationship with my God and Saviour. In doing this I'm going to try and share what I have studied and what I have learned. My desire will be a true "fruit inspection" as my Pastor calls it. We will begin this new year with a time of devotion for 30 days. 30 days of prayer and fasting. Putting aside the things that are so "every day" normal and routine for us. Things that we enjoy and things that we "can't do without." Luke 1:37 is quoting the angel Gabriel saying "for nothing is impossible with God." If I put my trust in God and totally submit to what HE wants me to do than I can accomplish it.
As we embark upon this time of Prayer and Fasting many pastors have decided to take the commitment a few steps further. Our pastor has challenged us to take the following sacrifices:
1. To fast food for at least one day per week either morning to morning or evening to evening - one 24 hour cycle. "You can do more if you'd like."
2. To abstain from the Internet, except for work related purposes.
3. To only read books or magazines which contribute to my spirituality.
4. To abstain from TV, movies, DVDs, and any other media influence, and also to withhold them from my children.
5. To read the four Gospels and the book of Acts.
6. To make at least one sponsored church prayer meeting/s, per week.
7. To pray at least once a day on my own for at least 30 minutes.
8. To perform one act of Christian service, per week, that nobody knows about except for who may be on the receiving end.
9. To verbally share my faith in Jesus Christ to at least one person, per week, who hasn't head it from me before.
10. To make every scheduled service, including mid-week Bible study, and be there before the start of the service time.
11. To teach a bible study to my family or a friend.
A list that is obtainable ... but with sacrifice. So after the 6th ... I'll be off the blog for a little while. I will be very excited to share how God has moved in my life during that time. If we are to put ourselves in submission we must make sacrifices. I want my relationship with Christ to grow stronger. By putting my personal desires aside I will be able to focus more on Christ and His will.
As we embark upon this time of Prayer and Fasting many pastors have decided to take the commitment a few steps further. Our pastor has challenged us to take the following sacrifices:
1. To fast food for at least one day per week either morning to morning or evening to evening - one 24 hour cycle. "You can do more if you'd like."
2. To abstain from the Internet, except for work related purposes.
3. To only read books or magazines which contribute to my spirituality.
4. To abstain from TV, movies, DVDs, and any other media influence, and also to withhold them from my children.
5. To read the four Gospels and the book of Acts.
6. To make at least one sponsored church prayer meeting/s, per week.
7. To pray at least once a day on my own for at least 30 minutes.
8. To perform one act of Christian service, per week, that nobody knows about except for who may be on the receiving end.
9. To verbally share my faith in Jesus Christ to at least one person, per week, who hasn't head it from me before.
10. To make every scheduled service, including mid-week Bible study, and be there before the start of the service time.
11. To teach a bible study to my family or a friend.
A list that is obtainable ... but with sacrifice. So after the 6th ... I'll be off the blog for a little while. I will be very excited to share how God has moved in my life during that time. If we are to put ourselves in submission we must make sacrifices. I want my relationship with Christ to grow stronger. By putting my personal desires aside I will be able to focus more on Christ and His will.
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