James 4:8a  Draw near to God and He will draw near to you

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Have you heard of Karon Phillips Goodman? She has written several encouraging wonderfully entertaining books such as “Grab a Broom Lord, There’s Dust Everywhere” and “You Still Here,

Lord?”. I was given “You’re Late Again, Lord!” as a gift many years ago.

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I have just recently read it again for the third time. In it she suggests keeping a Coffeebook of your conversations with God. I have kept journals since a little girl, so this isn’t so difficult for me. But this time is different. God and I are having a wonderful time and I find I praise Him so much more now than in the past I was always complaining.

Oh don’t get me wrong, I do my share of complaining!

And worrying out loud even though I know I don’t have to.

These are my prayers.  Written prays of my Father.  I talk to Him all the time, but writing things down seems to really help make things stick.  I know He must get so frustrated with me but I also know He never gives up on me!

So, anyway, I thought it would be good to share some of my prayers and conversations with you.

If this is your first time here, you will see in some recent past posts, I am dealing with a lot.  Who isn’t, right? The love of my life on earth was in a motorcycle accident and recovery is very difficult.  More surgeries on the horizon in the very near future.  His Mom, who lives with us, has a very extensive neck surgery scheduled too.  Work has been very slow and I am fighting to not lose my house, car and everything else.  Credit is shot, but I don’t intend to need it again! (Learning from Dave Ramsey)  I am on constant go at all times!

But God…

He is the only way I get through the day.  And I have to take one day at a time.  Forgetting the past, not worrying about the future and enjoying the journey.

Praising Him for all things, including the bad, hard ones!

All crisis’s are opportunities to grow closer to Him.

I hope you will come back and join me on this journey.

For all those who are facing a crisis in their lives:

Hey God,  I love You so much.

Please Lord, surround those who need You so much right now.  There is so much going on in our world today, so much people are having to go through, many for the first time.  I pray they will come to You and find right for their souls.

Your word says:  Matthew 28“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

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I claim this for all those in need of You and I pray they find You as I know You are not hiding from them, but that they may not be reaching for You.  I pray a hunger in their hearts for You and that the closer they come to You the more of You they see and begin to understand.

Show up and show off Lord.

Have favor on them and shelter them, hold them close.

In Jesus Holy Holy Name,

Amen

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Smokey Calhoun Benefit Run

by Carley on June 17, 2010

The Benefit Run on June 13th 2010 was wonderful! Thanks to our daughter Nacole and our friends Robin, Dan and everyone at the Rebar and all the stops who helped make this happen.
We are so very thankful!
God Bless You All!

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Smokey’s Coming Back

by Carley June 12, 2010

Smokey’s Benefit Run tomorrow. Please watch this! I must warn you, it will hit your heart. But remember it’s God’s Amazing Grace that is seeing us through. Love holds all, heals all, lifts all, covers all, surrounds all, encourages all, forgives all. Love is God.

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In One Changing Moment — Part 2

by Carley June 4, 2010

If you haven’t read the prelude to this, do so before reading this.  It’s short and to the point.
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I wonder, do you ever think about what if?  What if the love of my life is in an accident and is severely hurt? What if someone I love gets cancer?  What if in one changing moment…
I [...]

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In One Changing Moment

by Carley April 26, 2010

What are you taking for granted?  Have you given that any thought?  Are you sitting in a chair right now and are able to keep control of your body so you don’t  fall to one side or the other?  How about the phone ringing, can you reach for it and put your hand around it, [...]

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The Challenge of Adversity and The Joy of Prosperity

by Carley February 23, 2010

I have been getting up at 2 am lately.

Not everyday, but many.  I do try to go back to sleep for another 2 hours, but the all the thoughts of the near days events to be tended to flood my mind.
I lay quietly, concentrating on my breathing…
And on the inside I begin saying Jesus, Jesus, [...]

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Standing Firm? You think?

by Carley January 31, 2010

1 Corinthians 10:12 (New International Version)
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!

I have had a long stretch of time of enjoying every day no matter the circumstances I have been in. I have known the Joy of the Lord. I have been strong against the hard [...]

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The 30/30 Start Day!

by Carley January 30, 2010

Here we are, the first of the 30 minute 30 day challenge.  I am ready!  I have cleaned off the ol’ equipment and have got my mental attitude in check for this challenge.  Let’s take this 30 days and change a bad habit into a good one for God!
I have a few suggestions to start.
SET [...]

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The 30/30 Challenge Countdown

by Carley January 24, 2010

Well, by now you have a really good idea how all this is going to work.  When you have time, view the new video to your right as it gives more information you might need.
I can’t wait to get started.  I am so ready for God to meet me and help me get His Home [...]

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The 30 Minute 30 Day Challenge

by Carley January 11, 2010

Here it is. The 30 Minute 30 Day Challenge!
(see WARNING below)
MY BODY HIS TEMPLE
Start Date: January 30, 2010
Finish Date: Febuary 28, 2010
Give Away: TBA
What’s This All About?
If you remember in previous posts, I explained I was working on changes and now you know one of them.  See 5 years ago I [...]

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