ISAIAH 61 says:

"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion — to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."

Welcome to ALL!
No, it's not Christmas in Mexico still
I'm just counting God's Blessings every day!
Y'all are one of the BEST for me!
I like watching snowflakes fall like the stars YOU are in my life
I have COMMENTS CLOSED now, except FRI. and my SECRET GARDEN maybe SOS, but REACTIONS are available instead, see explanation here kinda. I still miss knowing who was here, so I added this linky, on my BLOGGER PAGE also. Just put your name instead of any "Title" to let me know who has passed by and can say:
I WAS HERE!
Here's why: On 1/24 my COMPUTER CRASHED, so I'm unable to SIGN IN to it, it's frozen. I don't know what's wrong or for how long. I try to check what I can from a public cyber but can't do that daily or for hours like I'm use to doing, so I'm very limited in what I can get done. Think God's trying to tell me some thing? Less time online? I'm sure I'll need a new computer rather than repair this here but don't see that happening here in these next 2 yrs. before I'm back home in USA. I'll be thinking and praying for you! Love y'all, pray and please don't forget me. God bless!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

WOW ON ASH WEDNESDAY

*WOW means that this is one packed post... of God's WORD, Worship, and Women of Worth, all on Weds., this one being Ash Weds. the beginning of 40 days to prepare our hearts to "live more fully in the Resurrection Life promised when Christ rose from the dead..." [*source]


WORD on WEDS.
"... to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes ..."
Isaiah 61:3 (a portion)

[source]

Elaine from Peace for the Journey
is sharing a special "lenten pause
reflection each Weds. 
joined by her father, Chuck Killian
I guarantee
... it will be well worth your journey ...
join Elaine on this journey to the cross

Also,
Michelle DeRusha
from Graceful shares 
a wonderful 
Lenten Devotional 
"Grace Changes Everything"
done with her church
(it certainly does, Michelle)

I have my own 40 day journey to focus on but hope I have the opportunity to read along with both of these also. God kinda mapped mine out for me... when my computer access became limited to public cyber occasionally, and He may want ALL of my attention as we press on ... we'll see what HE reveals...

How can I make this next 40 days (Lent) a time to hear the cry of the poor?(here... or anywhere and minister according to God's leading and calling) 40 Day Soul Fast... this is kinda like "inventory" time for me during these 40 days where I reflect about my mission in life;
What have I done for Christ?
What am I doing for Christ?
What should I do for Christ?
What is God asking of me today, this week, this year?

"THE POWER of FORTY"
"Throughout the Bible, significant time periods have been marked by increments of forty. This is because the number forty represents transformation.

In today’s church calendar, the most significant forty day period marks the time of Lent. This special time of fasting leads up to our celebration of the most life-transforming event of all -- the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

As we prepare our hearts to celebrate all that Christ’s Resurrection means not only to us personally, but to all of humanity, it is only appropriate that we take time to declutter our souls from those things that keep us from walking daily in the fullness of that knowledge.

What is keeping you weighed down and burdened day by day? What are the things cluttering your mind and weighing on your heart?"Dr. Cindy Trimm
"The Power of 40" Trimm International, to continue reading more


*Dr. Cindy Trimm, a dynamic and powerful
Woman of Worth

WORSHIP on WEDS.



Woman of Worth
this week 
is

Clues for the Woman of Worth for next week:
  • she is responsible for the murder of a preacher
  • her OT counterpart would be Jezebel
  • she is from the NT
  • she was more hellish than heroic
  • she married her own uncle 
  • source of a King's sin and shame
In case you wondered why ashes are used on Ash Weds.?

Oh yeah, I'm shaking off those "ashes" but remembering from where I came and where this old body is going... but now my soul 

I chose that WORD today from my Blog Bible verse of Isaiah 61, given to me by the Lord when I started blogging and each year, I see Him reveal more and more of this verse in me and my life journey, affirming and confirming so much. During these 40 days, I hope to see any ashes resurrected to new life in Christ, a new beauty, a beautiful crown of honor, yet we know that the ultimate crown belongs to Our King - to Him be all glory, honor and power - let us live in His power and strength; showing His love to others and not being ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone. I'm counting on this!

WOW!

If you don't know this ministry, you should...
Pray for 
and 
many WOMEN of WORTH that
need to learn
this
Words from Me on this Weds.

* I have my basic posts set up through Resurrection SONday (Woo hoo)(Easter) unless God speaks something new to me, my posts will remain (first *2 days are optional or may alternate every other week) *M, *W, F (Faith Focus), and Sat (6pm) for SOS SONday. 

Thank you for your sweet prayers and encouragements. I miss you, too. But I think there is no new computer on the horizon, so let's pray for the greater purpose and many greater concerns. Thank you. I'm sure God had a reason to allow this and it was not to separate us or make my life online more difficult, it goes much deeper. You are loved and prayed for consistently when God prompts your name or you send me any reminder of you ... that God meet you right at whatever your current need may be and those of your dear ones. ¡Vaya con Dios! (Go with God!) ¡QuĂ© Dios te bendiga! (May God bless you!) always... Peggy




Thanks for your visit!

Love & Sweet blessings & Hugs!

DIOS TE BENDIGA
GOD BLESS YOU

Peggy



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