Adventures with Jesus

[songz777]

This week has been adventurous. tuesday I went diving off a boat in 19 metres of pea green water (algae bloom we call it) its was 13 degrees and vis was 1.5 meters! There were many star fish and dog fish that you could pick up. we hit a current and shot along at 4 mph hanging on for my life. I was thinking, Lord I am ready to surface!
The next day I went Kayaking up a river and that was good with a BBQ after, sharing Gods creation with Him.
Then I had two days of feeling weak! But the Lord healed me. Well today and yesterday I spent the days either on the hills or by the sea just being still and praying and worshipping. The Lord is so good and so merciful, what can we give to Him as a thank offering? Nothing but our hearts afftections!

 

[Supplanter]

This week has been adventurous. tuesday I went diving off a boat in 19 metres of pea green water (algae bloom we call it) its was 13 degrees and vis was 1.5 meters! There were many star fish and dog fish that you could pick up. we hit a current and shot along at 4 mph hanging on for my life. I was thinking, Lord I am ready to surface!
The next day I went Kayaking up a river and that was good with a BBQ after, sharing Gods creation with Him.
Then I had two days of feeling weak! But the Lord healed me. Well today and yesterday I spent the days either on the hills or by the sea just being still and praying and worshipping. The Lord is so good and so merciful, what can we give to Him as a thank offering? Nothing but our hearts afftections!

That sounds so amazing. I wish I could of been there, too

 

[Evie1980]

That sounds so amazing. I wish I could of been there, too

I know! it sounded like so much fun!

Today was spent cooking and cleaning as we are having visitors tonight. My brother-in-law nicely helped me prepare for tomorrows childrens talk. My mum missed last week so is excited that I am doing it again though this time my whole family will be there. I get to do Jonah 4 so it is going to be interesting to say the least.

Tonight is going to be a great time of fun and fellowship. My aunt is coming up and my parents are having some of their friends from church here as well so it is going to be great. Especially with all the yummy food we have been cooking. It is always nice to prepare for others. I really enjoy cooking for other people. It started with making pancakes for 9 this morning. I enjoy other people enjoying what I have made for them. I enjoy watching them get satisfied with the food. I think that this is the same for God. He is enjoying preparing his kingdom for us and along the way He is enjoying watching us filling up on His "food" and being satisfied.

I hope you all have a good night as I am sure I will. God bless

 

[Evie1980]

well today was nothing really exciting. I got the wonderful opportunity to do Kids talk in front of the church. I was finishing off the story of Jonah (chapter 4). I had joked earlier that Iwas going to sy "Jonah had a hissy fit and God told him to build a bridge and get over it" but I thought that I had better do a little bit more.

Anyway I was really nervous getting infront of my whole family as well as the church. My little nieces came up with me to listen. Anyway as I am trying to get through the story of Jonah focusing on last week and moving on to this week when all of a sudden my 2 y.o. niece starts singing the alphabet! It was priceless and so cute! All I could do was ask her to come to sit on my lap. I kept on telling the story and my other niece decided she wanted to sit next to me as well. What could I do? So I had my nieces on either side of me telling the story of Jonah. It was awesome even though I don't think I did the best job. My nieces made the experience enjoyable for me at least.

Anyway I have enjoyed studying Jonah. The more I have learnt about him, the more I realise just how compassionate God is with us. He calls us to do so many things and many times we fail. We give many excuses. Anyway I think I am going to try and find out more about him over the next couple of days. I may even do I write up about him one day...

God bless

God bless

 

[MrsSeptemberPenguin]

I went to see Chronicles of Narnia last night at the theater. It was awesome, and I loved the symbolism in it. God really used it to point out to me that things aren't always (or more like rarely) in my timing, but in His, and that His timing is always better. I knew this, but at times a reminder is really helpful.

 

[Supplanter]

I went to see Chronicles of Narnia last night at the theater. It was awesome, and I loved the symbolism in it. God really used it to point out to me that things aren't always (or more like rarely) in my timing, but in His, and that His timing is always better. I knew this, but at times a reminder is really helpful.

Cool. I thought that was an awesome movie too.

 

[JPPT1974]

Had lunch with the Lord
Went to church and
Sunday School with Him
Still with Him every single day!

 

[songz777]

Today it was deep blue sky and hot sun, I was able to do three dives and we saw giant cuttle fish and star fish. It was awesome, as to the landscape is intense in colours due to the low % humidty. I was full of Gods goodness. Tomorrow we dive two wrecks and hope that they are as good as to day. Thank you Lord Jesus

 

[Evie1980]

Today it was deep blue sky and hot sun, I was able to do three dives and we saw giant cuttle fish and star fish. It was awesome, as to the landscape is intense in colours due to the low % humidty. I was full of Gods goodness. Tomorrow we dive two wrecks and hope that they are as good as to day. Thank you Lord Jesus

I am glad that you are out enjoying the warm weather and doing things that make your heart sing with God's praises.

 

[Evie1980]

Hey all,

Sorry that I have not been writing much of late. Life has not been going so well for me this week. I know that Lord is working in my life but sometimes it is so hard...

There was this job and another job that I had applied for. Anyway one job I had my heart set on to beging with I realised that maybe I was looking the wrong direction so as you know I applied for the NT which I thought was the right thing. Anyway as it so happens today I had to make some choices. So I chose to focus my attention on the NT and called the other school to say I was not interested and it was only later that I found out the job in the NT has fallen through.

So now I am in a tangled web of uncertainty, doubt and questions. I seem to have lost my path. I don't know how to go forward. At the moment it seems my whole life is falling to pieces. I am trying to hold on to the Lord but my soul is grieving at the moment. My heart craves His closeness and nearness but somehow everything seems like it is pulling me further away.

I am sorry. I am just allowing myself to cry tonight. I just need to be heartbroken for a little while. My dad gave me a big hug and said not to worry too much and that I made the best decision I could at the time. My brother has been very supportive as well though it is harder talking to him as he is a non-Christian. I guess I am not setting a good example which hurts even more...

Anyway I am going now to pray and read God's word. It is all I can do right now and hope that I made the right decision. I pray in all things that Lord is shining His love and mercy on your life just as much as He is on mine. I just can't see it right now but maybe, in the morning, the clouds will part and I will see His wonder in all this.

God bless,

 

[songz777]

Hi Evie, remember this post for the 30 days ? well have a look it may help you now young friend.
http://www.singlefornow.net/page110.html

 

[Evie1980]

Hi Evie, remember this post for the 30 days ? well have a look it may help you now young friend.
http://www.singlefornow.net/page110.html

Thank you for sharing that John. Yes, it is hard at the moment as I am not sure which direction to go. I have been praying about it and working towards it but I am still just a little girl somedays. I am waiting, still waiting. I seem to have been doing a lot of that at the moment but one day it will be over...

Today is definately better than yesterday. I am going to be starting again and hoping that the Lord will guide me in making the right decisions. I prayed before making yesterdays decisions and went with what I felt was right. If I believe all my prayers are heard and answered, then I must believe that I made the right decision. God will not withhold anything from me (especially not wisdom) if it weren't for my own good. In this I have hope. My enemies may be surrounding me but I am in the centre of it all with my Lord God and Saviour. His promises are with me and His love unchanging. I made the best decisions I could with the information I had at the time. I was at peace with the decision until I found out that I didn't have a job in the NT therefore I have nothing to fear. Doubt only came when I realised more doors had closed...

But today is a beautiful winters day. The sun is shining and it is warm enough to sit in the sun with only a t-shirt (in the shade you need a sweater). I know that today is blessed just like my life. It is coming...

 

[Supplanter]

Wow. Evie, I'm praying for you. Just remember that it is ok to be broken sometimes. God is close to the broken-hearted and those with a contrite spirit. He will guide you in His way. Don't let go of His faithfulness. You are walking in faith and He will bless you and honor you.

 

[Evie1980]

I went to see Chronicles of Narnia last night at the theater. It was awesome, and I loved the symbolism in it. God really used it to point out to me that things aren't always (or more like rarely) in my timing, but in His, and that His timing is always better. I knew this, but at times a reminder is really helpful.

I finally got to see that with my brother and sister-in-law the other night. It was awesome!

Yes, it was great. Everything had to wait and many times we try to do things out of timing and it just didn't work. Also there was a big thing about motives - why they were doing the things or weren't do things. It really was an imortant lesson to learn. Sometimes we may be doing the right thing but for all the wrong reasons and that makes any actions wrong. Just because we are noble and courageous doesn't mean we are justified.

Excellent movie! Now when is the next one coming out?

 

[Evie1980]

Wow. Evie, I'm praying for you. Just remember that it is ok to be broken sometimes. God is close to the broken-hearted and those with a contrite spirit. He will guide you in His way. Don't let go of His faithfulness. You are walking in faith and He will bless you and honor you.

Thank you. You know I really have had a great opportunity to look at my values and analyse my own motivations. As in all things, God looks at our heart and not just the words that we say. I have left it all up to Him. I am scared but being scared is better than not feelling anything at all. It is not about my ability but God's timing.

I have been reading a novelisation of the book of Daniel. It has been great to especially as he was a passionate man of God. When reading a story such as this you are reminded that he was but a man. Yes he was a man seeking God's wisdom and guidance in all that he did but that does not mean that he was without feelings and vulnerability. He was able to walk in the Lord despite tha e fact that he was less than perfect. I am so much less than him but I do have hope. Jesus makes me righteous. Jesus makes me more than I ever could be alone. I am grateful in all things that I am able to apply myself to whatever task He has planned for me. For through Him I can achieve all things.

God bless

 

[Evie1980]

As you all know I have been struggling with my employment (or lack of). There are some things that I am so uncertain about. Anyway this is my story of the last couple of days in my life. So here it goes ...

I went for a walk the other day as I needed to. I applied for a job and was waiting to hear back. Not expecting anything so soon I was about to leave when I checked my email. There was one from the recruiter - they wanted more info so they could get me lined up for a job. This caused a dilemma. I needed to add some information and I knew I had to be truthful but then if I was truthful about certain things I may not be able to get the job. So I went for a walk. As I was walking I was thinking, daydreaming and talking to God. I knew what I had to do (be truthful in the application) and then some other more serious concerns needed to be thought about especially money (something I refuse to think about on a regular basis). So it was a long walk lol.

Anyway as I was praying this I reminded the Lord of His pomises and my lack of finances. Not sure what to do the only thing I could do was pray. That afternoon one of the kid's parents (that my mum looks after) mentioned a job that was going down in Ballina not far from where we are. She mentioned it in passing as she promised she would. Anyway my mum mentioned it to me. I thought about it and prayed about it. So today I went down and applied. The lady said I could come back and try and see if I like/can do it. So tonight I was a waitress for the first time. Yes, a waitress. I have never done this before in my life. I didn't make any real disasters (though I was praying the whole time which most probably helped!) I know this is just a short term solution to my problems but God has provided me a job and the lady has asked me to work a couple of nights a week. I am casual which suits me fine as all I have to do is give basically 2 weeks notice before I go. There are not many hours but it still enough money to get me by for the time being.

Moving on to the other problem - I emailed the guy and told him the truth. And there still seems to be a possibility that I may be able to get a job. I know if I do get a job it would only be by the grace of God Himself. If not, then I know that it is the grace of God that prevents me doing this. All in all, God is moving mountains in my life. I am starting to see clearer and rely more on Him. I never thought I would be a waitress but God is fulfilling my basic needs at the moment. He makes me able to do things I thought would never be possible. God's grace is sufficent.

God bless

 

[songz777]

Hello Evie. Good to read that some good things are starting to happen, and hey its just the start!! The Lord broguht me through my trials last week and a step closer to Him. He will for you as well. Take care far away friend , big brov John

 

[Evie1980]

Hello Evie. Good to read that some good things are starting to happen, and hey its just the start!! The Lord broguht me through my trials last week and a step closer to Him. He will for you as well. Take care far away friend , big brov John

Thanks John and yes, I know it is just the start.

At church today some of the people I had mentioned about the NT to asked about me getting the job. As I was explaining the situation to one of dear friend of the family I mentioned that I didn't get a job as they wanted a couple. This friend nicely turned around and said maybe God is telling you you need to get married straight away! All I could do was laugh! If I need to get married then God needs to get me a husband! Anyway he was only messing about but my father explained that bad things can happen to single women in remote towns in Australia as in many of these places there are a lot of men and not enough women. That is why they tend to seek married people. It prevents it happening. So all in all that is a blessing that I didn't get the job.

Tomorrow my brother and family leave. It is going to be sad to say goodbye but it has been great fun. We went to have lunch down by the river today and then saw a really old Cadilac which was obviouly imported from America and unalterd due to the left hand drive (we have right hand over here). It was awesome to see though it needed a lot of work as there was some rust. It was a convertable.

Anyway my niece wants to see my flowers so I need to go... God bless Evie

 

[PrincessFromOz]

I went to see Chronicles of Narnia last night at the theater. It was awesome, and I loved the symbolism in it. God really used it to point out to me that things aren't always (or more like rarely) in my timing, but in His, and that His timing is always better. I knew this, but at times a reminder is really helpful.

I was surprised, I thought the movie was even better than the book. It was really good.

To me it gave a really good message about what happens when you don't wait for the Lord. When Peter didn't wait for Aslan to come, but went off and tried to take Miraz's castle in his own strength, they failed miserably and it cost them a lot.

 

[Evie1980]

So I started to answer another thread about what I am bummed about of late and it went sort of like this ...

I am bummed because I don't have the money to take the job that I want though I am not sure if I will get it and the guy I like doesn't really know which is probably a good thing but I keep praying to get over it and move on but ...
Oh and I am working

Thats as far as I got before that little voice called out to me and said "hey! what are you doing?"
Now I am not trying to dismantle the other thread. We all need to talk about our problems openly with each other so we can supprt each other and pray for each other. Bu the voice was talking to me for a different reason and the reason is -
I have prayed a lot about this, talked about this, cried about this and now it is time to start picking myself up again and moving on.

Oh I know -this is easier said than done but at the moment my needs are covered by God's grace and mercy. He is supplying all my needs through the help of my parents and the work I am doing. Now my work is just enough to get a bit of pocket money (lierally) but I am also using thus time to write a novel and hopefully will have it done by the July 31. I am entering it into a specifically for Australian young adult fiction which suits the genre of my book.

As for as my teaching job hunt is going - I have 2 propositions that are going slowly. Both are o/s. One requires me to spend a lot of money and establish myself where as the other provides housing etc. so all I have to do it work. I would prefer the first one though it is going to require money I don't have but then I also know if God calls me to the position (and if I get it it really will be His calling) I know that He will provide the money to get me there and established.

And as far as the men go in my life...well that is all in God's hands as well. Just because it seems like it is going nowhere at the moment doesn't mean it won't change. God can work miracles. And who knows? I may be totally wrong about this guy. All I can do is pray and walk on knowing God's grace is sufficient.

What I really need now is to seek out the joy now rather than keep focusing on the burdens. Sure it is hard. I am barely keeping my head above water. But God is good to me. He has not failedme yet. There are a lot of promises in my life. And one day I will see them fulfilled.

So for now, I am going to leave you with the good news -
I nearly had a car accident today but I didn't. God protected me, my mum and my car (and yes it would have been my fault!)
My job is not so bad. It provides money and the people I work with are friendly. I made one mistake last night but I hope and pray that I will do better tonight. I think I made some people happy so I am happy!
I have a good plan for my story and I will be finished by July 31 to enter the competition. I may not win but at least I can say I have finally achieved my goal. I have always wanted to write a novel and now I have the chance.
My brother and his family made it back to Perth safe and sound. They are all well.
And I am preparing and applying to do whatever it is that God wants me to do. I will know where He wants me to go because He will make it all possible.

God bless