My Daybook 7

Outside my window...

One of the hottest days of the month but with a nice breeze occasionally. Blue skies cover my newly mowed lawn.

I am thinking...

About all of the clothes that I still need to put away. (I'm changing out my winter clothes in my closet and replacing them with summer clothes.)

From the kitchen...

Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Pizza Hut with my mom, grandmother, and two Aunts.

I am going...
To my bedroom to finish cleaning up my closet.
I am reading...

About to start "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boon.

I am hoping...

That my aunt gets home safely tonight, that God will reveal to me His Will about some things, and that I stay in the center of His Will and not get caught up in just what I want.

I am hearing...

Quite. (And maybe the computer running, but that's it.) It always seems more peaceful in the afternoons at my house.

One of my favorite things...

Getting everything done on a list with time to spare.

My picture thought... (This is what the sky looks like at my house today.)

National Tea Party Pics

Last Wednesday I attended the National Tea Party, a rally to protest against the current economic stimulus 'quick fixes', at the Alabama State House building in Montgomery, Alabama.
Here are some pictures I took from the event:

So many people came out to support. I believe that there were over 2,500 people at the rally.

(Serious protester....you don't see this everyday!)

CD Spotlight: Portable Sounds

CD Title: Portable Sounds

Artist: TobyMac

Genre: Hip Hop/Rock/Christian

CD Release Date: February 20, 2007
My Favorite Songs: All of them (but especially Boomin', Ignition, Suddenly, All In, Feeling So Fly and Lose My Soul).
My Rate On This CD (on a scale of 1-10): 10

Happy Easter!!

This is the coolest thing ever! My mom found it somewhere and I thought I would share it with you (this is not something I wrote). I hope you enjoy!

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"The Folded Napkin"

Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I never noticed this....

The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes.

The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.

Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.

She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!'

Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in.

Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side.

Was that important? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes!

In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day.

The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition.

When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.

Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, 'I'm done'. But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because..........the folded napkin meant,

'I'm coming back!'

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God is coming back! Are you ready?

Feeling Vs. Truth

God's Positive Answers

You say: "It's Impossible."
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: "Nobody really loves me."
God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 3:34)

You say: "I can't go on."
God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9 & John 3:34)

You say: "I can't figure things out."
God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: "I can't do it."
God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able."
God says: I am able (2 Corinthians 9:8)

You say: "It's not worth it."
God says: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)

You say: "I can't forgive myself."
God says: I forgive you (1 John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: "I can't manage."
God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

You say: "I'm afraid."
God says: I have not give you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7)

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated."
God says: Cast all your cares on ME (1 Peter 5:7)

You say: "I'm not smart enough."
God says: I give you wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30)

You say: "I feel all alone."
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)

-Author Unknown-

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I found this list on another blog a while back and thought that everyone should read it. As humans, we can get so caught up in the emotional struggles of everyday life that we forget the truth.

Feel free to copy this list and place it somewhere so that you can see it everyday and be reminded of God's promises to you.

Beauty Tips....Audrey Style

Here are some beauty tips from my favorite style icon....Audrey Hepburn.

"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others."

(Source Unknown)