Goal Setting Revisited

Goal Setting Revisited

 It was a year ago that I set out for a goal of trimming down my wardrobe. Did I accomplish me GOAL. Yes, I have a lot of fewer clothing than I had last year. 

I thought to repost this. I aim to start to do this again on November 16... with one exception on something. Update is underlined.  What am I going to where tonight for Church?

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Reflections: Thursday, November 16, 2006

Goal Setting I was going through my closets today, trying to figure out what to wear for the upcoming weekend. After a while ... I made a decision. I need to trim down on my wardrobe. I am blessed with things to put on.  Clothes, shoes, jewelery, hats, scarfs, coats...It seems like I have so many ...that I can't make up my mind what to wear sometimes.   Some of my friends would describe me as a "model". I like to dress nice. I grew up with limited things to wear. I was the youngest growing up in the family of sibling 18.  The boys (3x5) out numbered the us 3 girls.  Through the ages I became influence to dress up more as I would go places. I don't like going places. Let alone dressing up and going to wedding, family and other gatherings... Like about 5 church "programs" I went to before actually liking church in Sept of '93.   Now, I like to dress up...even going places... At times my two sisters and a niece  give me some of their stuff that they are done with.  So, I blessed with things to wear.  More things added to my wardrobe. This does not include what I buy myself.  I have been on a spending freeze of clothes for a while. It's times to sort and look for things that I need to give away. Lord, help me! Goal Setting: I don't know how long it will that me to sort through my items.  Departing from things I think that I will wear. Maybe I can hold on to this as a memory of once was. Noooo! I give myself about four to six months to have less things in my closets.  Why so many months? I got a lot stuff in my closets and "things".  I know through time I will accomplish my goal.  Goal Setting... I can not allow things to posses me. ( UPDATE: 2007 I still receive clothes from my sisters and niece. I have things, They should not posses me.) Shalom           May the peace of God direct your path.

Internet Persona Much Differ From Real Life?

Note: Wednesday, 13 May 2009

• Internet Persona Much Differ From Real Life?

  Does your Internet persona differ much from you in real life?
  Why or why not?
  
  My internet persona does differ some what from my real life in some ways. I seem to express a lot of my opinions and beliefs more openly as my internet persona. I have time to express my thoughts on the internet than sharing in with people in person.
  
  I don't know why I do this. I seem to be more freer on the internet than I am with people in person. My "real life" so to speak isn't like this internet world. There are a lot things that I won't share on the internet.
  
  What I do in "REAL LIFE" will be known to those around me. There are times I could say some of the things that I say on the internet that some don't what to hear. Or I may get questioned to why I say what I say.
  
  But in this internet world, I have every little response to what I say. I have begin to seeing this internet world as "an informational arena". It's a place to share with those "tunes in" into what we share on the internet. We can say what we what to say in our own little worlds.
  
  May we have balance in what we do. May we use the internet with wisdom. May we grow in what we do as human beings.
  
  On My Journey Of Transformation
  Internet Persona Much Different From Real Life?
  
  Doing Life In The Kingdom Of God
  Journaling_Susan
  
  Psalm 133:1
  How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony! 

Don't Make People Out To Be God

Monday, 24 October 2011

• Don't Make People Out To Be God

  I don't remember where this idea came from. It must have been a thought about what I've seen some people do. They appear to do every thing another person would say. I wondered. Who Do We Worship? God or those who inspire us?
  Those who follow Jesus should follow Jesus. We worship the living God. We don't worship people or what others do for us. God use people to get things done on the earth. We should worship God and Him alone. We can thank others.
  
  We shouldn't treat people or things as a god. I believe that there is only one God.  He is the living and true God, Creator of the universe and creation.  Who is The Father of Jesus Christ.
  
  We should respect people who preach and teach the gospel. we should read the Holy Scriptures. It's by reading what the word says, we can have some understanding of what people are doing. Things should time up with scripture.
  
  Things can get out of hand if we worship people. If we see teacher, leading or whoever as god. This shouldn't be. No one should make people out to be God.
  
  I'm a followers of Jesus Christ. I follow the leading of His ways. I believe that all leader who are of God should follow Jesus. The gospel isn't a money making thing. People who work in the minister full time should receive pay. However, The gospel is a story about Jesus. and what God's kingdom is about.
  
  Followers follow and learn form their master. What we learn points back to the one original source. That source is God, Almighty.
  
  May we understand that we shouldn't worship others.
  May we worship the true and living God.
  Amen!
  
  Thanks for reading.Don't Make People Out Of God
  Staying On The Journey,
  Susan 

Singing During Hard Times Too

Tuesday, 27 November 2007

• Singing During Hard Times Too

  I hope that you are still singing songs unto the LORD today. No matter what season of life you may be in. Sing unto the LORD always. Amen.
  

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  I was in the Upper Room this morning praying. As I was praying from my prayer journal, my thoughts drifted off. And I wonder some a bit. Then a song came to my thinking. I reflect back on that song. Every now and then this song pops into me thinking.
  
  Here is a testimony relating to this song.
  One day in October 1999, I came home from Church on a Friday Night. My mother was sick. She told me that she was getting ready to go to the Emergency Room. Some of my siblings took her.
  
  Within an hour, I got a call from one of my brothers. He said that our mother had an heart attack. It turned out to be congested heart failure for the second time.
  
  My mind was running with worry. I called a friend from Church. She prayed with me for my mother.
  
  After I got off the phone. I started to an emotional cry. Then something within me rose up. And I started to sing a song. I had recently learned this song in Church.
  
  The song was "Let The Peace of God Reign."  I kept singing that song over and over again until I got peace. I sung the song with tears running down my face. (This song continues to minister to me till this day.)
  
  There are some things I started to do as I sing this song. I do not sing the song as it was written. Back then I add my mother's name to the song instead of the word I, mine, me and my. Every time we sung this song in Church, I would sing it not as it was written. PEACE comes to me.
  Here is that song. I was singing it off on on today.
   Let The Peace of God Reign. (I added some words to it.)
  
  Father of Life, draw me closer, Lord, my heart is set on You.
  (Help) me run the race of time. With Your life enfolding mine.
  And let the peace of God, let it reign.
  
  Oh, Holy Spirit You're my comfort,
  Strengthen me, hold my head up high.
  (As) I stand upon Your truth, Bringing glory (All to) You
  And let the peace of God, Let it reign.
  
  The chorus
  O LORD, I hunger, for more of You,
  (Come) Rise up within me, let me know, Your truth.
  O Holy Spirit, (You) saturate my soul,
  (so that Your) life, (my) God, (that) fills me now,
  (So that) Your healing power, (that brings me life) and (makes) me whole
  (O) let (Your) peace (O) God, (Come) let it reign.
  
  As I was praying this morning I was adding names as I sung this song. Let the PEACE of God Reign.... Here the actual song. 

  Let The Peace Of God Reign
  English Lyrics 

  Father of life draw me closer
  Lord, my heart is set on You
  Let me run the race of time
  With Your life enfolding mine
  And let the peace of God
  Let it reign
  
  Oh Holy Spirit, You're my comfort
  Strengthen me, hold my head up high
  And I stand upon Your truth
  Bringing glory unto You
  And let the peace of God
  Let it reign
  
  Oh Lord I hunger for more of You
  Rise up within me let me know Your truth
  Oh Holy Spirit saturate my soul
  And let the life of God fill me now
  Let Your healing power breathe life and
  Make me whole
  And let the peace of God let it reign
  

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In The Upper Room

Notes: Thursday, 27 September 2012

• In The Upper Room

  I enjoy going to the Upper Room. It's a prayer and worship Chapel. located on the campus where I attend worship services. The Upper Room opened in November 2002.  I've been going there since than. I love going there.
  
  It's the place where people can come, pray and seek God. It's a place where people worship God. It's a beautiful place to be. It's a sacred place. There is a cross at the front of the chapel.
  
  There are times when I go up to the cross. I stand and pray. I thankful that the cross is in the Upper Room. It's a reminder of Jesus and what He went through.
  
  On Sunday, as I was standing that the cross, the sun rays where coming in the window. I was praying and saw my shadow on the wall. It was a wonderful feeling.
  
  I even saw the shadow on the cross. It appeared to me as I was praying that I was seeing my image of myself at the cross. I thought, if only I could have taken a photo. But I kept on praying.
  
  God's so amazing! It was a picture perfect moment. In time and in prayer. I thanked God for those moments. The sun rays just happened. That was the first time that happened.
  
  I continue to keep going to the Upper Room. I got to have my Upper Room Time. Especially before church service. Thank God for the Upper Room.
  
  May we be thankful for the moments that we have to pray.
  May we come before God's throne room daily.
  May we learn to appreciate and enjoy the presence of God.
  Amen!
  
  Thanks for reading.
  Susan
  
  I will bless the Lord at all times;
  His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
  
  Psalm 34:1 NRSV

This Name Game

Note: Sunday, 08 February 2009

• This Name Game

  Here is something that I think is real COOL.
  When I meet people I try to remember their names. Here are some cool names that I made out of a quest. Blessings to you.
  
  One day I came across a lady by the name Joy. I begin to notice some thing about this one JOY. When I saw Joy, she would always have a smile on her face. Wow! I had a thought. I can hug Joy.
  
  I never thought that I would meet Hope. Her grandma introduce me to her. I get a kick out of when I see Hope. She comes walking fast to greet me. She has a big smile on her face. I do too. I see HOPE coming.
  
  Then one day, I wondered if I could find Faith. I knew she would be around some where. But I did not know where to look. I did not give up hope.
  
  Along my journey, I met Grace. I never thought I would met Grace. But I am happy that I did. I can hug Grace too.
  
  One day I told Grace, I got to found Faith. I made that confession. I am going to find Faith. I never would have imagine that I would be on a quest to find Faith. She was around here somewhere.
  
  Then one day came along. There was a lady who was going to have a baby. She did not want to know what sex of the child would be until due day.
  
  I saw this lady and notice that said had her child. I thought not to ask what her daughter's name was.  I meet her daughter for the first time in October at October feast at WOLC. This lady told me her daughter's name. I did not catch the name.
  
  December came by. I had to ask this lady again. What was your baby daughter name? I thought it was Faith.  She was checking her daughter into the nursery She said there is Faith. I was so excited and happy. I found  FAITH.
  
  Now, I can see Joy, Hope, Grace and Faith when they come to church. I was so happy. One Sunday I saw Grace setting in the pew. I came up to you and told her the good news.
  
  I was so happy to share it with her. I said Grace! I found FAITH. Grace was rejoicing with me. She said that I was determined to find Faith.
  
  I mentioned to Grace. Only if I could get all you girls together. That would be something. Then one Friday night a friend and I was chatting about something. Then this man joined our conversation.
  
  Then all of a sudden this guy shows us a photo. He had twin daughters. Guess what their names are? Faith and Grace.  I found the Grace I knew. I told her about Faith and Grace were twins.
  
  Then on a Sunday, I saw Joy. I share the good news with her. Joy was coming with a smile on her face. I said Joy. I have some thing to share with you.
  
  That what I just shared with you. By the way, "Baby girl" Faith played Jesus in the first service on Christmas Eve  Service'08. That night I got to see baby Faith before the service.
  
  I spoke to Joy. I wonder if I can find Love. Another friend said maybe we can find Charity for you. There has to be Charity somewhere.
  
  Then one day I notice some one's last name. I saw Joy again. I shared that name with her. I told her that I found Lovejoy. She said that will work.
  
  I even run in to that person with the last name Lovejoy with her daughter. I shared this name game with her. Mrs. Lovejoy had a smile on her face.
  
  I thought that was fun to share. I do get a kick out of this name game. I would have never thought of searching of names like Joy, Hope, Grace, Faith and Lovejoy.
  
  Then again I have been. When I meet people I try to remember some things that has some association with the person's name. I had trouble remembering unique or names forgotten.
  
  Cheryline...as in Gasoline
  Pam...Pam spray.
  Diana... Princess Diana.
  Sharon...Rose of Sharon
  Carol...Christmas song
  
  Then there are names that I associate like this.
  I have met Sally. I have met Dick. I have met Jane.
  There was Ethel. There is a Fred.  (That's I Love Lucy.)
  I have met Tom. There is a Jerry   ( The Cartoon characters)
  
  There are some song names.
  Sherry, Peggy Sue, LeVera.
  
  Then there are names for male and female.
  Jerry, Chris, Kim, Stracey, Tracy
  
  Perhaps this name games is silly to some. But I can relate and recall peoples names this way. May we make the most out of life in Jesus' name Amen!
  
  On My Journey Of Transformation:
  This Name Game,~Susan~
  
  "And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You. Psalm 39:7
  
  Words from  Proverbs 8:6
  Listen, for I will speak of excellent things. And from the opening of my lips will come right things;

What Am I HOPING For?

Note: Thursday, 05 February 2009

• What Am I HOPING For?

  Father God,
  I thank You that You are my Hope.
  My hope is in You.
  I thank You that You blessed me with life. 
  
  Teach me and others to hold on
  to what we are hoping for.
  May we not grow weary in doing for You. 
  
  God ,What Am I hoping for?
  Am I Seeing? 
  Am I Believing?
  Am I Hoping?
  I believe that I have hope in my heart.
  As I am reconditioning my thinking on Your word, GOD,
  I can create pictures on the canvas of my imagination:
  
  What I am seeing,
  What I am believing and
  What I am hoping for....LORD
  
  I am seeing that I can accomplished each day as I hope in You, O God.
  
  I am seeing myself healed in Jesus' Name.
  
  I am seeing myself walking in victory in this victory parade.
  
  I am seeing that Jesus is my constant companion.
  
  I am seeing
  myself walking with confidence in You.
  
  I am seeing that I can make a difference.
  
  I am seeing
  that I am making process as I go on in life.
  
  I am believing that I am changing as You lead me.
  
  I am seeing
  myself being transformed on this journey called life.
  
  I am seeing others change / making progress in their lives.
  
  I am seeing hope that is me in, what Jesus have done for me.
  
  I am hoping that friends will be friends with one another.
  
  I am seeing that I have a young heart.
  
  I am seeing that I can be as a child before You, Father God.
  
  I am hoping to live out the dreams and visions that You place in me.
  
  I am seeing that I have this precious gifts from You.
  
  I am believing that You have given me hope and a future.
  
  I am seeing that I have hope in my heart.
  
  I am seeing that my life can become as a prayer.
  
  I am seeing
  challenges and opportunities as Your Holy Spirit guides me.
  
  I am believing
  that I am seeing things anew as I go about my days.
  
  I am believing that I am sharing Christ who is within me.
  
  I am believingthat I am letting the light of Christ Jesus shine through me.
  I am believing
  that I can finish my race that You has given me.
  
  
  I am believing that Jesus is with me always.
  
  In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen!
  
  My HOPE is in Jesus,
  Susan  
  
  My hope is in the living God Almighty.
  
  From my Book of Thanks and Blessings.
  Father God,
  I am thankful that You gave me this precious gifts.
  I am thankful that Jesus is the Blessed Hope for all.
  
  [LORD] For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light. Psalm 36:9
  Words from Proverbs 5:21For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He ponders all his paths