Consider the Lilies

Silent Treatment

Would you choose to go a day without talking to your husband? No matter how you feel toward your husband, you probably wouldn't. Going a day without speaking to him would damage your relationship! No one wants that to happen. On the contrary, you want to do everything possible to improve your relationship. And good communication is essential to strengthening your relationships!
How then can we expect to go a day without speaking to God and our relationship with Him not suffer? We must seek Him daily through prayer! Some form of the word pray is found over 300 times throughout the bible. Prayer is an essential part of our Christian walk!
A few facts about prayer:

God only hears the prayers of the righteous (Those who are saved)

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.(1 Peter 3:12)

The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. (Prov 15:29)

Pray at all time

Pray without ceasing.(1 Thes 5:17)

Pray that God's will be done

And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.(Mat 29:15)

Have faith that God will answer your prayer

Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.(Mark 11:24)

Be humble

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.(Luke 18:10-14)

Give thanks

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; (Col 4:2)

Pray for others

We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;(1 Thes 1:2)

It's okay to ask for prayers

Brethren, pray for us.(1 Thes 5:25)

Prayer works

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.( James 5:16)

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On My Mind

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It's been so long since I've blogged. And boy have I missed it! I love writing! I forget how much until I go for a while without doing it.
When I started this blog I wanted to encourage others by sharing my Christian walk. I intended to write on bible studies, biblical womanhood, and what's going on in my life. However, I've steered clear of some topics that some find controversial and from sharing too many personal details of my life.
There are some topics that keep coming to mind mind when I think about what to write but I haven't written them yet. It's hard not to think "What will someone think if I write about______? Especially those people that I know personally!" But a lot of these topics are things that I need to share. It doesn't matter what others think or if they disagree with me! What matters is that I am obeying God, sharing His word with others, and that I follow the convictions God has placed on my heart.
So in the next few months you will see posts on:

Modesty
A new series-Journey to Motherhood(infertility, miscarriage, understanding your cycle, ect.)
Stay at home wife/mom
Healthy eating
Titus 2 study
Salvation
Worship
Homemaking
What's going on in my life
& More

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Overcoming Temptation

Temptation.
It's something we all have faced and, unfortunately, will continue to face. James 1:2 says "when ye fall into divers temptations" We must be prepared to deal with whatever temptations come our way. If we fail to do so we will fall without proper repentance(1 Cor. 10:12).

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What can we do to resist temptation?

Pray-"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." (Matt 26:41)
Abstain from evil- "Abstain from all appearance of evil."(1 Thes. 5:22) It's much easier to resist temptation when we stay away from places we know will tempt us.
Run -Just like Joseph fled from Potiphar's wife (Genesis 39)
Think on scriptures- "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." (Psalm 119:11) And remember that Jesus told Satan "it is written" each time he was tempted. (We must study to know what God's word has to say!)
Remember God's promise- "but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."(1 Cor. 10:13)
Be consumed in God's work-"Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord..."( 1 Cor 15:58) Our hearts will be focused on those things that we spend the most time on (Mat 6:21). If we are daily focusing on obeying God and bringing honor to him in all we do, then we will be stronger during our temptation.
Ask for help-"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." (Gal 6:2) Remember you are not the only one who has gone through this. There are Christians who can encourage you and help you get through this!
Remember its worth it!-"Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him."(James 1:12)

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Recovery Break

If you haven't seen my Facebook update, I'm in the hospital. I slipped in the mud and dislocated my ankle and broke my tibia and fibula in 3 places. I had surgery yesterday to insert plates and screws. Thankfully that went well. But I am still in a lot of pain. I am glad I have some pain because that means that I didn't damage my nerves. I just hope and pray it lessens soon.
I will be taking at least this week(through 2/17) off to focus on recovery and physical therapy.I may need longer than a week; I'll just have to wait and see how I feel. No other posts-including the link up-will be made during this time. I have extended the dates available on Homemaking Link Up #28. So feel free to add more posts to last Friday's. I will choose one entry to feature whenever I get to feeling better
I will be on bed rest for 3 weeks! I will have plenty of time to blog and fold laundry since that's the only "chore" I'll be able to do. I hate that I won't be able to get up and wash dishes, sweep, and scrub my counters. I enjoy taking care of my house. Thankfully my wonderful mother-in-law is flying out today to help us out during my recovery! Thank you to everyone who prayed for me! I would appreciate prayers for a quick, full recovery without too much pain. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Homemaking Link Up #28

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