In Luke 6 we see Jesus on the sabbath, his disciples are eating from a field of grain and Jesus is questioned why they are eating on the sabbath. Jesus later goes on to do healing on the sabbath and some Pharisees were quite unhappy with Jesus healing the mans hand and went on to discuss what they might do to Jesus. Jesus went on to pick his 12 Apostles. My fav part of Luke so far is Chapter 6 because Jesus lays out the Blessings and Woes of life.
S.O.A.P.
Scripture Honestly too many to pick one!
Luke 6:21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied, Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
The second part of that verse is my fav
Luke 6:27-31 Bit I tell you who hear me: Love you enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak , do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Observation
Well its kind of self explanatory, its black & white (or my bibles its lime green and purple), its how we should treat people even if we don't get treated that way from them,.
Application
I love Christmas just dislike the people during this season, i swear everyone looses their heads and goes crazy a little bit. Regardless of how they treat us we need to treat them as Jesus demands us to. We want God's favor and blessings, so we must do as he says. Not just this time of year but every day of the year.Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. I have spent alot of tears the last 30 days for events that have happened in our lives...the promise of laughter again warms my soul. The promise that I will one day be able to smile through the pain and laugh where I once cried. That's a promise I can take to the bank.
Prayer
Dear Lord,
You know me, I am quick to temper and quick to repay. I ask that you help me to not be so quick to temper and to repay and do as you asks. Help me to do unto others as I would wants doneto me. I thank you for the promise of laughter one day. I do laugh but I have been cover come with sadness the past few weeks BUT with you I will one day laugh again. I ask that you protect us Lord and those who put their lives on the line for us every day, for those who come home with "battle rattle" and are now fighting a war inside them self's for peace of mind. I ask that you be with everyone on my prayer list, you know their needs and I ask that you wrap your arms around them. Help me try to be kind and forgive those who have trespassed against me, help me to turn the other cheek. (that ones going to be hard). Ps...I am NOT praying for patience :)
Amen
Monday, December 3, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Day of Rest
I am doing the book of Luke bible study with Blessed beyond a doubt and I started the study early..I know right that down...I AM EARLY. LOL
I haven't done my S.O.A.P. for the day simply because I didn't get around to it. I know I know so bad. I did spend time in God's word today through the sermon at church based on Genesis 6-9 (various verses) and how we can be forgiven and start over.
I also got to see my wonderful beautiful step daughter Shelbie. I love her as she was my own flesh and blood. In my daily prayer list is Shelbie and her grandparents..I am asking for softened hearts...with out shelbie in our lives their is a void..a piece of us is missing constantly. I know there are many children of divorce who suffer through this and I know I am not the only step parent out there who feels helpless.
I want to scream sometimes, I miss her and I cant do anything to change that. I am the Step parent, I have no rights and my wishes are never herd. Chandler is missing a sister, Shelbie is missing a sister and I am missing a daughter. My heart is heavy.
So today I ask for prayers. This is in God's hands and only He knows the future. Only God knows the outcome of this. Only He can fix this.
Please pray for peace among the parents and God's will be done.
I am taking a day of rest...as I am so tired and drained.
I miss my two girls under one roof.
Carolyn
I haven't done my S.O.A.P. for the day simply because I didn't get around to it. I know I know so bad. I did spend time in God's word today through the sermon at church based on Genesis 6-9 (various verses) and how we can be forgiven and start over.
I also got to see my wonderful beautiful step daughter Shelbie. I love her as she was my own flesh and blood. In my daily prayer list is Shelbie and her grandparents..I am asking for softened hearts...with out shelbie in our lives their is a void..a piece of us is missing constantly. I know there are many children of divorce who suffer through this and I know I am not the only step parent out there who feels helpless.
I want to scream sometimes, I miss her and I cant do anything to change that. I am the Step parent, I have no rights and my wishes are never herd. Chandler is missing a sister, Shelbie is missing a sister and I am missing a daughter. My heart is heavy.
So today I ask for prayers. This is in God's hands and only He knows the future. Only God knows the outcome of this. Only He can fix this.
Please pray for peace among the parents and God's will be done.
I am taking a day of rest...as I am so tired and drained.
I miss my two girls under one roof.
Carolyn
Saturday, December 1, 2012
NKJV Luke 5
In Chapter 5 we learn about God calling is first disciples, Simon's net filling to the brim with fish and almost breaking, Jesus calls them to follow and they do. He heals a man with Leprosy, a paralytic and forgives the mans friends sins because of their faith in Jesus. Jesus also calls out Levi the tax collector (in this section comes my verse for the day). In the last verses of Chapter 5 Jesus is questioned about John's disciples fasting and the disciples with Jesus not fasting.
The Devil sure don't want me reading the word of God or spending much time in prayers today but I wont let him win...I wont! It maybe 2:20pm and I maybe late in doing this, but by golly I am .
Scripture
Luke 5: 31-32
Jesus answered them, "It is not he healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Observation
How many times do we shy away from witnessing to those who are not desirable? How many times we do judge a member of the church for their clothes and think they are not worthy of attendance? How many times we do go toward the more approachable instead of those we don't want to approach?
Application
Jesus wasn't calling the righteous people out in that dinner, he was with those that everyone considered evil or not worthy and bringing them to repentance. We are quick to believe bad news of those who look like they deserve it than those who look like they don't. How many "Good" men do bad things and get away with it because they look like they are good or in high with the church? We need to stop judging a book by its cover, and see that we are all equal in Christ we all are worth salvation and forgiveness for our sins.
Prayer
Dear Lord,
I thank you for the forgiveness of my sin for I don't deserve it, help me to spread your word to everyone who will hear it and to look past the outer cover and see the person you made inside.
Amen
The Devil sure don't want me reading the word of God or spending much time in prayers today but I wont let him win...I wont! It maybe 2:20pm and I maybe late in doing this, but by golly I am .
Scripture
Luke 5: 31-32
Jesus answered them, "It is not he healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Observation
How many times do we shy away from witnessing to those who are not desirable? How many times we do judge a member of the church for their clothes and think they are not worthy of attendance? How many times we do go toward the more approachable instead of those we don't want to approach?
Application
Jesus wasn't calling the righteous people out in that dinner, he was with those that everyone considered evil or not worthy and bringing them to repentance. We are quick to believe bad news of those who look like they deserve it than those who look like they don't. How many "Good" men do bad things and get away with it because they look like they are good or in high with the church? We need to stop judging a book by its cover, and see that we are all equal in Christ we all are worth salvation and forgiveness for our sins.
Prayer
Dear Lord,
I thank you for the forgiveness of my sin for I don't deserve it, help me to spread your word to everyone who will hear it and to look past the outer cover and see the person you made inside.
Amen
Friday, November 30, 2012
NKJV Luke 4 S.O.A.P.
In Chapter 4 we learn about Jesus 40 day trip in the dessert where he was Tempted by the devil. The devil asks him to do several things and Jesus comes back to him with scripture on why he cant or wont. Jesus was then rejected at Nazareth, drives out evil spirits in Capermaum and heals many.
I am going to be honest, its been a heck of a day (as you can tell its nearly 3pm and I am finally getting around to doing this) and no particular Scripture really spoke to me. I did read it twice and took a break came back and read again. I wont give up!
Scripture
Luke 4:12
Jesus Answered "It Says: Do not put the Lord your God to the test"
Observation
How many times have we put God to the test? How many times have to tested the love or faith of someone we love only to do that to God?
Application
I don't know if we know we do it or not all the time, but we do it. We all have, some more than other and some more obvious than others. We test God, non believers test God or us Christians as well or ask us to test our God. In high school I learned a verse "Ask and you Shall Receive" well I found my self saying "Ok God, you said ask and you shall receive and I am asking so now I expect to receive." We cant test God, we know He loves us and forgives us, Look at Jesus on the cross or a rainbow in the sky..that's a promise from Him. So why do we need to test him?
Prayer
Dear Lord,
Help me not to test you, but to trust you have my best interest at heart and that you will always be there even when I doubt that.
Amen
I am going to be honest, its been a heck of a day (as you can tell its nearly 3pm and I am finally getting around to doing this) and no particular Scripture really spoke to me. I did read it twice and took a break came back and read again. I wont give up!
Scripture
Luke 4:12
Jesus Answered "It Says: Do not put the Lord your God to the test"
Observation
How many times have we put God to the test? How many times have to tested the love or faith of someone we love only to do that to God?
Application
I don't know if we know we do it or not all the time, but we do it. We all have, some more than other and some more obvious than others. We test God, non believers test God or us Christians as well or ask us to test our God. In high school I learned a verse "Ask and you Shall Receive" well I found my self saying "Ok God, you said ask and you shall receive and I am asking so now I expect to receive." We cant test God, we know He loves us and forgives us, Look at Jesus on the cross or a rainbow in the sky..that's a promise from Him. So why do we need to test him?
Prayer
Dear Lord,
Help me not to test you, but to trust you have my best interest at heart and that you will always be there even when I doubt that.
Amen
Thursday, November 29, 2012
NKJV Luke 3 S.O.A.P.
John the Baptist comes into the book of Luke in Chapter 3 , it talks about Herod of Galilee and all the teaching and advice John had handed out and what he spoke of Jesus. Luke 3:20 it says " Herold added this to them all: He locked John up in Prison" And that's all it said on that! So after this bible study...maybe before I am going to read up on John the Baptist! I want to know what happened...that's kind of a cliff hanger at the end of a book!
It goes on in Luke 3:21 to talk about Jesus being baptized as well, and how the Heavens opened up and God spoke to Jesus...and that's where we pick up on my S.O.A.P.
Scripture
Luke 3:22b
You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased
Observation
Keep in mind that the verse that's listed above is not the full verse but the part that made me tear up. Why did i tear up? I think for one of many reason...
1) I want to God to be pleased with me and I want his favor
2) As a mother I know the love that if felt for a child, and to know God was going to send his only son to die for our sins so we could live again..well that's a love so strong. I can only imagine the strength of His love for us!
Application
- Side note here, I kept on writing and writing on Observation, and realized that it was actually my Application. So I had to inject this in between paragraphs! -
After writing my reason I found that number two while writing made me tear up again, I believe God is trying to show me the ultimate depth of His love. I know I love my Kids...its such a powerful kind of love that I don't need physical reminders that they love me back. I would do anything for them, move mountains and wow I just realized that my rant was bringing me to this : Gods love for us is the same as we have for our kids. Powerful, boundless, and abundant! Our Physical reminders of His love can be found in the fact that the Sunshine's, forgiveness is given, prayers are answered and that we are given second, forth, fifth and 100th chances!! All we have to do is open up our self's and eyes to it. Accept it and its there...with out asking.
Prayer
Dear Lord
I know your love for us as your children can never be measured and is boundless. I know I have a history of thinking that I cant feel you love, I believe that it wasn't that I couldn't feel it, but that I couldn't open my self up to it or accept it. Lord I ask you open my heart and mind to feel the love you have for me. I ask that you help me with my daily dances with the devil, and help me be the person you want and intend me to be. Help me lead my children to you as well Lord. I want you love and your favor.
Amen
-While writing this I couldn't believe the beautiful sunshine that was flowing into my bedroom window. So much that I found my self staring at it and listening.
It goes on in Luke 3:21 to talk about Jesus being baptized as well, and how the Heavens opened up and God spoke to Jesus...and that's where we pick up on my S.O.A.P.
Scripture
Luke 3:22b
You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased
Observation
Keep in mind that the verse that's listed above is not the full verse but the part that made me tear up. Why did i tear up? I think for one of many reason...
1) I want to God to be pleased with me and I want his favor
2) As a mother I know the love that if felt for a child, and to know God was going to send his only son to die for our sins so we could live again..well that's a love so strong. I can only imagine the strength of His love for us!
Application
- Side note here, I kept on writing and writing on Observation, and realized that it was actually my Application. So I had to inject this in between paragraphs! -
After writing my reason I found that number two while writing made me tear up again, I believe God is trying to show me the ultimate depth of His love. I know I love my Kids...its such a powerful kind of love that I don't need physical reminders that they love me back. I would do anything for them, move mountains and wow I just realized that my rant was bringing me to this : Gods love for us is the same as we have for our kids. Powerful, boundless, and abundant! Our Physical reminders of His love can be found in the fact that the Sunshine's, forgiveness is given, prayers are answered and that we are given second, forth, fifth and 100th chances!! All we have to do is open up our self's and eyes to it. Accept it and its there...with out asking.
Prayer
Dear Lord
I know your love for us as your children can never be measured and is boundless. I know I have a history of thinking that I cant feel you love, I believe that it wasn't that I couldn't feel it, but that I couldn't open my self up to it or accept it. Lord I ask you open my heart and mind to feel the love you have for me. I ask that you help me with my daily dances with the devil, and help me be the person you want and intend me to be. Help me lead my children to you as well Lord. I want you love and your favor.
Amen
-While writing this I couldn't believe the beautiful sunshine that was flowing into my bedroom window. So much that I found my self staring at it and listening.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
NIV Luke Chapter 2 S.O.A.P.
Here we are at Chapter 2. Caesar has issued a decree that a census should be done and Mary & Joseph head back to their home town to register. During that time she gives birth to Jesus and the Shepard's get visited by an Angel, Jesus goes Jerusalem to fulfill the Law of the Lord where they encounter Simeon & Anna. As Jesus is growing up in Chapter 2 they go every year to the Feast of Passover and at the age of 12 he got left behind but was found in the Temple with teachers listening and asking questions.
I kept looking for a verse that would stick out to me, and one did.
S.O.A.P.
Scripture
Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rest.
Observation
Glory to God! Peace on Earth to men who are in his favor. I know I know here I am back at Favor again. I think hes trying to tell me something!
Application
I tell my girls in good time Praise Him, in bad times Praise Him. Win or Loose PRAISE HIM. This would be a case of I need to practice what I preach!! I will pray and ask for God things or situations to work out etc but I forget to praise Him! I do get around to it..but I need to praise Him not only then but when things don't go as I would have them planned. I don't give Glory to God like i should in all situations. Then of course I am back to the Favor part. I do want God's Favor, I need to give the Glory to him!
Prayer
Dear Lord,
Glory be to you! I need your help today..I am stumbling and struggling and the Devil is sure in my way today. I want to do better in Praising and Glorifying you, I also want your favor Lord. Help me to do better in giving Glory to you.
Amen
I kept looking for a verse that would stick out to me, and one did.
S.O.A.P.
Scripture
Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rest.
Observation
Glory to God! Peace on Earth to men who are in his favor. I know I know here I am back at Favor again. I think hes trying to tell me something!
Application
I tell my girls in good time Praise Him, in bad times Praise Him. Win or Loose PRAISE HIM. This would be a case of I need to practice what I preach!! I will pray and ask for God things or situations to work out etc but I forget to praise Him! I do get around to it..but I need to praise Him not only then but when things don't go as I would have them planned. I don't give Glory to God like i should in all situations. Then of course I am back to the Favor part. I do want God's Favor, I need to give the Glory to him!
Prayer
Dear Lord,
Glory be to you! I need your help today..I am stumbling and struggling and the Devil is sure in my way today. I want to do better in Praising and Glorifying you, I also want your favor Lord. Help me to do better in giving Glory to you.
Amen
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
NKJV Luke Chapter 1 S.O.A.P.
Must admit when I think or read about the story of Jesus birth I skip right to the days leading up to his birth..the shortened story we get in Sunday School...not all the events leading up to it. I know some of them but not all of them. I am quite excited about my adventure!
S.O.A.P.
Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
Scripture
The verse that stands out to me is Luke 1:28 & 30
28 Rejoice! Highly Favored one, the Lord is with you, blessed are you among women
30 Do Not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God
Observation
Mary has been favored above all others! Out of all the God fearing women, who lived their lives like God instructed, praised Him, Worshiped Him, Rejoiced in Him..she among all women was found favored!!
Application
I want to be highly favored! I want to find favor with God! I need to get back to where I started as a Child..in God house, reading His word & Praising Him! I have stumbled along with this life of mine trying to do things my way because well I am hard headed and I don't ever like to give up. I need to let go and let God so I can too gain His Favor.
Prayer
"Dear Lord, I want to find Favor with you, I need you more than I need air to breathe. I need help getting back to you, finding a balance in my life and being the woman You meant and want me to be. I want to be highly favored, help me be that with you. Amen
S.O.A.P.
Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
Scripture
The verse that stands out to me is Luke 1:28 & 30
28 Rejoice! Highly Favored one, the Lord is with you, blessed are you among women
30 Do Not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God
Observation
Mary has been favored above all others! Out of all the God fearing women, who lived their lives like God instructed, praised Him, Worshiped Him, Rejoiced in Him..she among all women was found favored!!
Application
I want to be highly favored! I want to find favor with God! I need to get back to where I started as a Child..in God house, reading His word & Praising Him! I have stumbled along with this life of mine trying to do things my way because well I am hard headed and I don't ever like to give up. I need to let go and let God so I can too gain His Favor.
Prayer
"Dear Lord, I want to find Favor with you, I need you more than I need air to breathe. I need help getting back to you, finding a balance in my life and being the woman You meant and want me to be. I want to be highly favored, help me be that with you. Amen
Walk through Christmas with the Book of Luke
As Usual I am taking something from www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com She is doing a free bible study on the book of Luke for this Christmas Season. It starts on 12/1 and goes through 12/25..she will be using the S.O.A.P. Method (see links below). Now I started this bible study today...early...because I need to feel God's presence in my life and to find some grounding in it. My life feels like a mess and I have been looking for a good way to do my morning reading with Him...this opened up and I went right into it.
I am going to try each day to document my S.O.A.P. from my reading right here on this blog....but please go to www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com starting 12/1 to see the discussions with them. She is much more knowledgeable than me and while I hope you read my blog too...hers is where the study will really be at. Also check out the rest of her blog...shes got some really great stuff going on there.
Jill Craft is the owner and blogger of Blessed Beyond a Doubt, Shes a wonderful mother who homeschooling her kids and is a God Fearing Woman. And by personally trying all her recipes...shes an awesome cook as well. So Check out her blog daily if your looking for inspiration, home school advice, recipes or free giveaways! Shes really the total package.
Her Husband is my daughters 4H Leader and President of Lone Star Goat Club, and at the Louisiana State Fair..she Showed her First Goat!
Thanks for reading and check back later today for my SOAP on Chapter 1...I am running late for work...but I been talking with God...so that's a good excuse.
www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/free-luke-bible-study-daily-schedule-and-notebook-pages
www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/intentional-quiet-time-day-3-tos-5-day-blog-hop
www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com
( you may have to copy and paste the links, sorry)
I am going to try each day to document my S.O.A.P. from my reading right here on this blog....but please go to www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com starting 12/1 to see the discussions with them. She is much more knowledgeable than me and while I hope you read my blog too...hers is where the study will really be at. Also check out the rest of her blog...shes got some really great stuff going on there.
Jill Craft is the owner and blogger of Blessed Beyond a Doubt, Shes a wonderful mother who homeschooling her kids and is a God Fearing Woman. And by personally trying all her recipes...shes an awesome cook as well. So Check out her blog daily if your looking for inspiration, home school advice, recipes or free giveaways! Shes really the total package.
Her Husband is my daughters 4H Leader and President of Lone Star Goat Club, and at the Louisiana State Fair..she Showed her First Goat!
Thanks for reading and check back later today for my SOAP on Chapter 1...I am running late for work...but I been talking with God...so that's a good excuse.
www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/free-luke-bible-study-daily-schedule-and-notebook-pages
www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/intentional-quiet-time-day-3-tos-5-day-blog-hop
www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com
( you may have to copy and paste the links, sorry)
Monday, October 15, 2012
Spicy Ranch Chicken Sandwich's....in the crock pot!
Well I love my crockpot, ok that's putting it mildly. I am not a SAHM so making sure dinners that are quick, easy and nutritious are so important because the time I spend in the kitchen is time spent away from my family.
Spicy Ranch Chicken
1 package Boneless Skinless Chicken breast- Frozen
1 bottle Franks Red Hot Sauce Thick
1 package Hidden Valley Ranch (dry mixture)
Mozzarella Cheese, 1 cup Shredded
Place chicken in cockpot, cover with franks and sprinkle ranch on top.
Cook on low for 6 hours
Once done shred chicken ( see my tip on this in earlier post). During this time I take some corn starch or powder and try to thicken sauce up before I return the chicken (only if needed)
Return chicken, mix in shredded cheese and let melt.
Serve on buns and enjoy!
Kitchen Tips from a Betty Crocker Wanna Be
Like my makeup tips this is a list of things that changed my life (ok maybe not but serious helped it!) these tips are tried, true and most importantly...tested!
So they are Mom, June Cleaver, Paula D, Rachel R and Southern Chef approved!
1) Baking Soda & Hard Boiled Eggs
Place 1 teaspoon in the water with the eggs....makes peeling them easier!
2) Wooden Spoon & Pam Spray
Have a issue with things sticking to your (and so wonderful) wooden spoon? Spray with a little Pam...and problem solved
3) Mixer & Chicken
Need to shredded chicken? While Chicken is hot place it in your mixer, put on paddle and turn on. Less than 30 seconds and you have shredded chicken. CHICKEN MUST BE HOTTO WORK!
4) Vinegar & Baking Soda
Dirty sink? Clean it up! Sprinkle baking soda ( use alot) and take your scrub brush and scrub some around lightly. Then spray or pour vinegar on it...it bubbles ....lightly scrub some more....then more vinegar. Ideally you want to remove all baking soda with the vinegar. Then rinse with water. This step is a triple threat. It cleans your sink naturally, kills germs And rids your sink, drains and garbage disposal of smells and left behind food. In a pinch lemons or lemon juice will have the same effect.
So they are Mom, June Cleaver, Paula D, Rachel R and Southern Chef approved!
1) Baking Soda & Hard Boiled Eggs
Place 1 teaspoon in the water with the eggs....makes peeling them easier!
2) Wooden Spoon & Pam Spray
Have a issue with things sticking to your (and so wonderful) wooden spoon? Spray with a little Pam...and problem solved
3) Mixer & Chicken
Need to shredded chicken? While Chicken is hot place it in your mixer, put on paddle and turn on. Less than 30 seconds and you have shredded chicken. CHICKEN MUST BE HOTTO WORK!
4) Vinegar & Baking Soda
Dirty sink? Clean it up! Sprinkle baking soda ( use alot) and take your scrub brush and scrub some around lightly. Then spray or pour vinegar on it...it bubbles ....lightly scrub some more....then more vinegar. Ideally you want to remove all baking soda with the vinegar. Then rinse with water. This step is a triple threat. It cleans your sink naturally, kills germs And rids your sink, drains and garbage disposal of smells and left behind food. In a pinch lemons or lemon juice will have the same effect.
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