Thankful

I am so thankful, the past week has had its challenges but God, as always, has been in control. I love Him so much, words just can't really express it but one of the songs on my music list comes close-make sure to listen to "Revelation Song" while you are here. I have so many things I am thankful for : my family, my brothers and sisters in Christ ( Amber, Rick, Darin, April, Connie, Peggy, my Sunday caregroup, Tosha, Frankie, and Dawn) and all of the little joys of each day. I have discovered that no matter how bad things are if I keep my eyes and thoughts on God and continue to praise Him for who He is, He will take care of everything else. I have a couple of praises to report. My youngest son was in a bad car accident a few days ago, the car was demolished but he doesn't even have so much as a bruise, Amen. A friend in our caregroup who has been battling colon and liver cancer just got a clear report- it's GONE, Amen. I never know what tomorrow may bring, but knowing that I have God to lean on and brothers and sisters praying for me and my loved ones is the most wonderful feeling in the world. This past Sunday we had a guest speaker at our church, Matthew Barnett, he's the pastor at The Dream Center and Angelus Temple in L.A. His ministry has been incredible, reaching thousands of the most desperate and lost in his city. So inspiring, God is so amazing, the Gospel of Jesus has changed so many hearts and lives in that city, so many that everyone else had given up on. "Lord I pray that your Word will continue to be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path and that everyone I meet will see the love of Christ shining through."

Pray

Pray

Broken hearts, broken dreams,
are all a part of the devil's schemes
Loss of homes, loss of life,
loss of minds, so much strife.

Acts of God, some often say,
God's not the one they should blame
To steal, kill, and destroy is the devil's desire
Death, disease, and destruction are in his power.

But greater is He that is in the believer,
the power to defeat that old deceiver.
Pray for the Lord to bind satan's hands,
Pray for the Lord to heal our land,
Pray in faith and take a stand.

Copyright 2008 Vanita Hindsley

Prayer

I'm so thankful today for God's blessings and at the same time I feel as if my heart is breaking. I woke up with thoughts of the recent tornado victims in our area and the students at the Illinois University on my mind. It seems the devil is on a rampage of destruction. It bothers me that tornados and such are considered "acts of God", I personally don't agree with that. God loves us and only wants the best for us. So many don't understand that the devil is out to kill, steal, and destroy everything God loves. We that are Christians have the power and authority to defeat the devil through prayer and faith. I am in prayer for those families whose homes and hearts are broken. I am in prayer for those who are battling illness. I am in prayer for those who are battling the devil for their children and families. I know that our Savior has already won. I also know from personal experience that the Lord can bring us through anything the devil will try to defeat us with. I'll share more of that personal testimony as the Lord leads me to, but for now I just want you to share in prayer with me that God's love will reach those who are hurting and struggling with the loss of loved ones. If you are going through a struggle of your own just remember that we have an all powerful God who can handle any problem, in our weakness He is strength and in our sorrow He is hope and comfort. Cry out to Jesus, He will be there.

Reflections

Reflections

Inspired by God
Photo By Amber Skeeters
Poem By Vanita Hindsley
Sisters in Christ

Reflections of the past
seem to lead us round the bend
Heading for the future,
guided by an unseen hand

In a shining piece of metal
past, present, and future reside.
Where we have been, who we are,
and where we will go are inside.

God's guidance makes us wiser
as we enter unknown lands
In the rearview we will find
never alone did we stand

He's always watching over
every path we travel down
and when going the wrong direction
He will help to turn us around

A reflection of my Savior
in silver to someday see
is what I trust and pray
will be looking back at me.

Copyright 2008 Vanita Hindsley and Amber Skeeters

Amber took this photo on a little one lane road, someone had placed the mirror there so they could see what was coming around the corner.

Peace and "Knowing"

I'm in such a thoughtful state of mind today. Amber has given me another photogragh to contemplate. I've been intrigued by it on her blog and it just seems to fit the pattern so far of the Holy Spirit guiding us, seperately but together, towards a common goal. I already have the words running through my head but still need to put pen to paper. I have a sense of anticipation to see the final project. I know the Lord is leading us and I am so grateful for His constant presence. This past year has had more than its share of trials but I have never before had such a sense of peace and comfort. The Lord has constantly steadied me through it all. Another dear friend, Peggy, and I were discussing the peace that we are given from the Lord. I told her that in dealing with some of the worries I had struggled with this past year, I not only received peace but a "knowing" in my spirit that it will all be well. I hope that anyone who is struggling will seek His comfort and peace. He already knows your struggles and loves you so much. There is no problem too big for Him to handle. I just "know" it. : )