Prayer for each of US

[Greeting]
[1:1] Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus,
To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:
[2] Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
[Thanksgiving and Prayer]
[3] I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, [4] always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, [5] because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. [6] And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. [7] It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. [8] For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. [9] And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, [10] so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, [11] filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

(Philippians 1:1-11 ESV)

Last night Dad shared this passage at Bible study and it was a real encouragement. What the Lord taught me through it is that I NEED THE BODY of Christ. I should be yearning for fellowship with other believers (and sisters count in this... we are not only sisters by blood, but through Christ), and we should be constantly seeking to encourage each other through prayer and fellowship.

SO, today... I pray this for each of you. And am thankful that God has promised each of us sisters that the work that God has begun in our lives WILL BE COMPLETED. :)

Amen. :) Love to you all!! We are headed out the door now to the mountains and wish you could ALL BE HERE!!!!!


Alli May

Hello, from the Texas Sister :)

I am so excited about this blog! What a great way to hold each other accountable and to encourage each other and share the way that the Lord is working in our life. I love you all so much, just wanted to post and say how excited I am that we are doing this!

lots of love to my favorite girls!
Katie

Oh hey, here I am... finally!!

I'm so pleased and excited to announce that I can NOW post to this great, alive at Five blog! SO EXCITED to share what God is doing in our lives. I need this accountability. So if you notice that I haven't posted in a while, you better call my little self up and say, "Alli, why are you not posting?" Then you can kick me. :)

Love you all so much. Will share more soon, just can't help but post about how excited I am that I can FINALLY post after all of this time!!

:) -Alli May

Ephesians 1:18-19

18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might


I LOVE this passage in Scripture... The idea that jumps out is that we do not just need to ask for the power of God in our lives, but we must be aware that power is already available to us at salvation. The same power the raised Christ from the dead is already mine in Christ. It really puts things into perspective when I am trying to do things on
my own or for myself...there is a difference. When instead I can choose to live today, availing myself to God's power already working in me, knowing that my motivation can be to seek His glory above all--IN CHRIST! Have a great day!

Psalm 127:1

Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.

Aren't you thankful that we have a purpose? And that purpose is fulfilled in the strength and enablement from  the Lord. I know I am reminded how often I end up becoming frustrated because I just do not have enough time or energy to accomplish something...you know what, in my own strength it is in vain!

Praising the Lord today for the strength He gives, for the work He accomplishes and for the truth of His Word. Praying that I will be faithful in the tasks at hand for today, realizing that Christ's using me is part of His building. May He give wisdom in the menial taks at hand and receive glory for what is accomplished today.

1.13.11

Ugh. To be still is so difficult some times! To be still and read, that is. It is easy to get distracted with non-essential things like facebook and blogging. So, I am signing off for the night...it's off to read Job 32-37. I have really enjoyed the book of Job!!!

1.11.2011

It's been a few days...I know. The snow has just totally messed me up :). Not really. I have been reading in Job, though, and I am still on track. Praise the Lord!!! One verse I read last night from Job 23. V. 10 says But He knows the way that I take. When He has tried me, I shall come forth as refined gold.

This verse is one of those that I have heard often, but haven't ever really realized the context. One thing I thought about as I am reading through Job is that trials and difficulties are nothing new. Really, since Adam sinned, life has been tough. I think God does that to remind us that yes, we are sinful people living in a sinful world. And I think He does it to remind us that our citizenship is in heaven! Until that day, He does know our way. He does try us, and He desires to purify us...to make us more like Christ!