Springrains Hermitage

[Springrain]

That looks remarkably (95%) like the view out our East-window

Oh yes, tell these folks, Spring and Annie both have volcanos in our back yards.

 

[RadMan]

No volcanoes or mountains. Just a cedar log cabin in the country.

 

[Springrain]

No volcanoes or mountains. Just a cedar log cabin in the country.

Yes, Radman, your home looks like a true hermitage for peaceful living. My home is quiet now too...all children grown and raising families but I remember getting them on the road of life was a bit hit and miss. Several times our home was not so quiet and peacful when one or the other of the adult children had to move back in with us for a while. These were the most challenging times our parenting had to endure and failure was just not a possibility. We learned as much as we gave. My mind just remembers how we solved issues, although there are many ways to resolve issues, I really liked "The roundtable sharing" idea. We had much success with it where everyone had their say. The difference I found was some personalities were more giving and bendable were others were more selfish and greedy. There was the source of contention that requiered a lot of patience and prayer. Over time, it has worked out for the Glory of God. I just want to say that a peacful home requiers work but peace is in the heart. A home can be empty, a heart can be empty...I can deal with an empty home but I can not deal with an empty heart.

My peacful hermitage is empty right now but it is always open if the kids ever need a home again.

 

[amadeus2]

As you make very clear here, Springrain, a home is much more than even the most physically comfortable or beautiful of houses. I miss my children some when they are not around much now, but I am not even considering wishing that they still lived with us.

The last time one of them came home to stay we had only a small two bedroom trailor house in the country. There were four adults, two chidren and 5 dogs living in that home. One stormy night when I son-in-law woke me up to say that the ceiling over their bed was leaking I almost lost it.

I love them dearly, but thank God they are gone now.

Yes, Radman, your home looks like a true hermitage for peaceful living. My home is quiet now too...all children grown and raising families but I remember getting them on the road of life was a bit hit and miss. Several times our home was not so quiet and peacful when one or the other of the adult children had to move back in with us for a while. These were the most challenging times our parenting had to endure and failure was just not a possibility. We learned as much as we gave. My mind just remembers how we solved issues, although there are many ways to resolve issues, I really liked "The roundtable sharing" idea. We had much success with it where everyone had their say. The difference I found was some personalities were more giving and bendable were others were more selfish and greedy. There was the source of contention that requiered a lot of patience and prayer. Over time, it has worked out for the Glory of God. I just want to say that a peacful home requiers work but peace is in the heart. A home can be empty, a heart can be empty...I can deal with an empty home but I can not deal with an empty heart.

My peacful hermitage is empty right now but it is always open if the kids ever need a home again.

 

[Springrain]

As you make very clear here, Springrain, a home is much more than even the most physically comfortable or beautiful of houses. I miss my children some when they are not around much now, but I am not even considering wishing that they still lived with us.

The last time one of them came home to stay we had only a small two bedroom trailor house in the country. There were four adults, two chidren and 5 dogs living in that home. One stormy night when I son-in-law woke me up to say that the ceiling over their bed was leaking I almost lost it.

I love them dearly, but thank God they are gone now.

I am sure of one thing...that God Blessed you for being such a good father regardless of "almost loosing it".
I think we all took turns loosing it...my husband did loose it, more than once. We made it and all grew in patience and love. I remember having to speak to a priest once in regard to my role in forgiving. In the long run, our heritage as a Christian Family is being passed on to our grandchildren...Praise God.

 

[RadMan]

I am sure of one thing...that God Blessed you for being such a good father regardless of "almost loosing it".
I think we all took turns loosing it...my husband did loose it, more than once. We made it and all grew in patience and love. I remember having to speak to a priest once in regard to my role in forgiving. In the long run, our heritage as a Christian Family is being passed on to our grandchildren...Praise God.

I'm here on my own choice. Some of my kids and gkids are within 90 miles of me and I like it like that. I visit them when I want and then leave when I want. Don't get me wrong. I love them all dearly but I like my solitude....somewhat. I do miss my X after her leaving a year ago but I just have to live with that. Otherwise I keep busy with chores around here and volunteering 4 days a week. It's somewhat lonely but I can live with it. Church and God are my solace.

 

[Springrain]

The Gospels tell us Jesus was driven by the Holy Spirit into the desert in preparation for his mission.

 

[Ariel]

The Gospels tell us Jesus was driven by the Holy Spirit into the desert in preparation for his mission.

So true. And do you notice also how many times Jesus went off alone to pray?

Sometimes I just need to get off by myself. I can understand loving solitude. My best times in the Lord are almost always when I am alone. I love my church, but without those times alone, I would not have the sweetness of His gentle words to me.

He is so kind. I know He longs for each of us to come to Him alone. It is then especially that He can speak to us. How much we miss if we only seek Him in the company of others!

 

[amadeus2]

I'm here on my own choice. Some of my kids and gkids are within 90 miles of me and I like it like that. I visit them when I want and then leave when I want. Don't get me wrong. I love them all dearly but I like my solitude....somewhat. I do miss my X after her leaving a year ago but I just have to live with that. Otherwise I keep busy with chores around here and volunteering 4 days a week. It's somewhat lonely but I can live with it. Church and God are my solace.

That is a good solace my friend!

 

[amadeus2]

Yes, sometimes getting to your "closet" alone to pray can be very difficult with all of the traffic.

 

[Springrain]

You can talk about prayer all day and find me an eager audience. I have heard so many people, even powerful church going people, make excuses for why they don't pray at home...alone. You have probably heard those excuses too and I think many of us probably started out a little uncomfortable until we developed our own way and our own intimate relationship.

I do think that it pleases the Lord greatly when we gather to worship. However, personal prayer is also very important.

One common barrier to getting started is feeling uncomfortable or silly, wondering whether we are praying in "the right way". Don't worry about this - God doesn't want us to be put off coming before him and spending time with him. The Gospels tell of how Jesus called a young child to him, and how he used this child as an example of how adults need to come to God. This applies to our praying. We need to leave behind the complex expectations and perceptions we may hold about prayer and about God and to come before Him with the simplicity and trust of children.

And when you do…isn’t it worth it?

Lord, who am I, that Thou shouldst desire so much to be loved by me?

And whom shall I love, if I love not Thee, my Jesus? Here I am, Lord; dispose of me as Thou pleasest. Give me Thy love; I ask nothing more.

Make me all Thine before I die.

 

[Savedsis]

I think sometimes the problem is trying to fit God into our day..We need to work our schedule around Him...
Contentment is found in the Lord's presence. The Psalms procalim that the fulness of joy is in God's presence. Let Him be the first thing on our minds in the morning......We will have a depth of joy that no devil can take from us...

 

[Ariel]

Yes, sometimes getting to your "closet" alone to pray can be very difficult with all of the traffic.

And especially if you have kids, which I still do. But over the years I have learned to come alone on a regular basis. Some things help, like finding that "inner room" Jesus spoke about. Also, developing the habit of coming at a certain time of day.

Spring is also talking about coming to simply love Him. What a lovely prayer, Spring!

There are some things I pray every day. For example, I usually start in prayer by just thanking Him and worshiping Him. Psalm 100:4 says, "Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise, be thankful to Him, and bless His name."

I also always ask Him to search my heart and show me any sin I need to confess or attitude I need to change. Psalm 66:18 says, "If I regard iniquity in my heart the Lord will not hear." Prayer is not heard if there is ongoing sin in our lives. I also love Proverbs 6:23 where it says, "reproofs of instruction are the way of life." I need those reproofs!

If we come in love, as Spring suggests, and come to thank Him and worship Him, if we truly want to confess our sins and be forgiven, then there are no barriers to prayer.

[bible]1 John 1:9[/bible]

 

[Springrain]

As we often do turn a critical finger upon our past actions...I often think of how little time I spent praying at home myself while raising my children, although I spent a great deal of time in public worship. Today, my reflection causes me to regret that I did not spend more time praying inside the home as a family other than blessings at mealtime or praying over a sick child.

My church administrators disallowed having bread and wine as part of a home ceremony...I think that was a feeble idea. Certainly in communist and war torn countries it would have been all but necessary to have the bread and wine ceremonies in perhaps a secluded or hidden space...perhaps even alone.

 

[davedajobauk]

Sent: Wednesday, 16 January, 2008 6:54:46 PM




Please send this on ASAP!!! ? ?
? ?

Ever wonder about the abbreviation A.S.A.P.?
Generally we think of it in terms of
even more hurry and stress in our lives.
Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner,
we will begin to find a new way to deal
with those rough days along the way.


? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? *************
? ? ? ?There's work to do, deadlines to meet;
? ? ? ? ? ?You've got no time to spare,
? ? ? ? ? But as you hurry and scurry-
? ? ? ?ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

? ? ? ? ? In the midst of family chaos,
? ? ? ? ? ? ?"Quality time" is rare.
? ? ? ?Do your best; let God do the rest-
? ? ? ?ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.

? ? ? ? ? It may seem like your worries
? ? ? ? ? ?Are more than you can bear.
? ? ? ? ? Slow down and take a breather-
? ? ? ? ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

? ? ? ? ?God knows how stressful life is;
? ? ? ? ? ?He wants to ease our cares,
? ? ? ?And He'll respond to all your needs
? ? ? A.S.A.P. - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.



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? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?****************

My instructions were
to send this to four people that I wanted God to bless and I picked you.
Please pass this to four people you want to be blessed.

? ? ? God bless and have a wonderful day!
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
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dave

PS...

Any Time,
Any Place,
ANYWHERE
I am sure there is a prayer
you can share
to enlighten one, to The Right One
just, bend Jesus' ear
djb

 

[Springrain]

If you have one of those ALONE moments...you might enjoy this video...

Lyrics to sing along....Give Me Jesus

In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise, give me Jesus

Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus,
You can have all this world,
But give me Jesus

When I am alone
When I am alone
When I am alone, give me Jesus

Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus,
You can have all this world,
But give me Jesus

When I come to die
When I come to die
When I come to die, give me Jesus

Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus,
You can have all this world,
You can have all this world,
You can have all this world,
But give me Jesus


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkv0wxMmTw4​

 

[amadeus2]

If you have one of those ALONE moments...you might enjoy this video...

Lyrics to sing along....Give Me Jesus

In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise, give me Jesus

Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus,
You can have all this world,
But give me Jesus

When I am alone
When I am alone
When I am alone, give me Jesus

Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus,
You can have all this world,
But give me Jesus

When I come to die
When I come to die
When I come to die, give me Jesus

Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus,
You can have all this world,
You can have all this world,
You can have all this world,
But give me Jesus


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkv0wxMmTw4

I have the CD entitled "Give me Jesus" by Fernando Ortega. Thank you for sharing it here Springrain along with the slide show.

 

[RadMan]

Instead of "gimme, gimme" I try and praise God for everything and for who he is. "In everything pray, praise and give thanks" That means everything. Even when things go bad.

 

[Ariel]

Spring, that song and slide show were so lovely. Thank you so much.

I was blessed!

 

[davedajobauk]

Sent: Thursday, 7 February, 2008 8:14:59 AM
Subject: Fwd: Fw: Cleaning House 2008

​

CLEANING HOUSE FOR 2008​

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Last Week I threw out worrying, it was getting old and in the way.​

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It kept me from being me; I couldn't do things God's way.​

I threw out a book on ​

MY PAST​

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(Didn't have time to read it anyway) .​

Replaced it with ​

NEW GOALS, started reading it today.​

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I threw out ​

hate and bad memories,​

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(Remember how I treasured them so)?​

Got me a ​

NEW PHILOSOPHY too, threw out the one from long ago.​

Brought in some new books too, called I CAN, I WILL, and I MUST.​

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Threw out ​

I might, I think and I ought​

WOW, you should've seen the dust.​

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I ran across an ​

OLD FRIEND, I hadn't talked to in a while.​

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His name is ​

GOD the Father, and I really like His style.​

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He helped me to do some cleaning and added some things ​

Himself.​

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Like ​

PRAYER, HOPE, FAITH and LOVE,​

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Yes... I placed them right on the shelf.​

I picked up this special thing and placed it at the front door.​

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I FOUND IT- its called PEACE. Nothing gets me down anymore.​

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Yes, I've got my house looking nice.​

Looks good around the place.​

For things like Worry and Trouble there just isn't any space.​

It's good to do a little house cleaning,​

Get rid of the things on the shelf.​

It sure makes things brighter; maybe you should ​

TRY IT YOURSELF.​

BE BLESSED


AND
BE A BLESSING
TO SOMEONE ELSE!!!!




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May the Lord open the windows of heaven ​

and pour you out a blessing ​

that you will not have room enough to receive it all.​

Malachi 3:10.​

May the Lord bless you exceedingly abundantly ​

above all you could ever hope for.​

Philippians 4:19.​

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Take 60 seconds & Bless someone!​

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 ​

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Thank you Mary​

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dave​