Andrea Johns Blog ~ NewLifeMiracles
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what if Jesus showed up?
A question was asked during service...."what would we do if Jesus showed up?"
Most people would probably hide beneath their seats but maybe not. Most people would probably try to shake his hand. Most of us have thought we have been fooling Him all this time anyway. We would just continue trying to fool Him.
What would I do if Jesus showed up?
I would continue to worship Him.
I am in such a awe of His presence. How can you not be in awe? But people are. The world has grown cold. Accustomed to being indifferent. Nothing stirs the world (but maybe a ballgame).
What a sad thought! The crowd would do nothing for their Maker and Creator but try to impress Him.
What would you do if He showed up in your service?
Would you try to impress Him or would you love on Him?
I doubt most would do the latter....
its a new thing
I was took back by some comments made to me by someone in authority today. I can feel the earth shaking around me.
I like most you have a routine. I eat and do computer work, then I read and take a short afternoon nap. Well before the reading part today God gave me a scripture. I want to share it with you....
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18,19
What encouragement this scripture gave me.
I'm forever amazed by God.
I was almost in tears from what happened to me. My world as I know it is coming to a end. I sense a new beginning but change is not always easy. I needed this Word from God. It takes faith to believe God gave you a Word and that it just wasn't you. I know He gave me this. It can't be stolen from me.
Sorry I can't talk about my situation yet. But believe with me that God is doing a new thing. New things are GOOD
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what is your monkey holding on to?
I planned this shopping day all week. I was looking for Daelynn a swing but I was unable to find anything I like. I want something that is small and that I can use for a while. But I did find a highchair. It is the small and foldable kind. Just what I need for my small house. I can keep it stored while not in use. It is weird buying all this baby stuff. It's been a lot of years....
I wanted to talk about the title of last nights study at church. The title was "how to catch a monkey". The pastor explained that a box is set up with a hole in it. They put something in it and the monkey will put their hand into the hole but are unable to pull the prize out of the box. They won't let go of the item and because of this they are caught.
The point was...what are you holding on to?
It got me thinking about me? What is holding me back from making something of myself? I am closer to the end of my life than I am to the beginning. The clock is ticking.
I had a Sawyer crisis today. The boy sure knows how to stress me. I would appreciate you praying for him. If nothing changes he has been asked to leave after his 18th birthday. My legal responsibility will be over but as a parent it breaks my heart that it has come down to this. Terry, his dad and myself don't know what else to do for him. He is making decisions that might last him a lifetime. He just doesn't see that he is going down the wrong path.
I have tolerated more than I ever thought I would. No amount of punishment, talking to him, getting mad at him...nothing has made him make different choices. Now he will be on his own to make whatever choices he wants. I'm hoping he will wake up.
I hope I can sleep tonight....
can't sleep
I haven't done very well with my writing this week. My sleeping is way off. I just lay in the bed at night. Its not good. My eyes get so heavy but I still can't sleep. Terry was the one having trouble and now it is me. I suppose I would rather it be me than him. He needs more sleep than I do. And I can take a afternoon nap if need be.
I've been reading a book that I have had for years but never read it...
Exposing Witchcraft in the Church.
I don't know if I have learned anything new but it hasn't been a bad book. I had never read on Spirit of Satan. Learned something there.
I've got some new books ordered.
Terrible to get so excited about books
If I could only remember half of what I've read, I'd be a genius.
Reading is a past time that I love.
Combining my love for Jesus with reading is an explosive combination.
We all need a past time and what better way to spend my time but learning more about Jesus. What is your past time? Is it productive in some way or do you just sit in front of the tv eating donuts?
what I think of the Superbowl
Superbowl Sunday.
I don't watch football unless the kids are here watching it. Terry doesn't watch football. On a day like yesterday with no kids, I switch back and forth, watching the score.
I don't understand peoples excitement. When Colton was quarterback for the HS team, I didn't even get that excited.
We find the silliest things to get tore up about.....
And most of them aren't Godly.
Different people in the church audience applauded yesterday for their team. The worship leader made a comment about these who weren't even that loud during worship time. But it is true. Being loud in the flesh is accepted more than being loud in the Spirit.
My nieces were at the service Saturday night. My sister called asking a couple of questions about her children attending there. She told me what they said about me.....Kinda sounded like I was the only one worshiping and the crowd knew it. Their statement was that Andrea gets into it.
Worshiping my Jesus is more important than a Superbowl game.
A relationship with Jesus is one on one. You know Him. He gave us a book about his life and in this same book it tells us how to have eternal life. What does the Superbowl give you? You don't know any of these men personally.
Have fun but keep your priorities straight.
Remember heaven is awaiting.....
are you being used?
I was asked to work yesterday but I told them I couldn't because of a church service that I knew God wanted me to attend.
I didn't know why I was suppose to be there until I got there. I wasn't there for my own enjoyment but God had me there interceding for the service.
If you know me, I'm not to quiet but I tend to be quieter around people I don't know. Polite but quiet. But when I worship, I feel like a vessel. I open myself up to God 100%. Though I am loud, I have never understood those who are opposite. How can you keep your mouth shut in His Presence?
If you are in the audience and you have your eyes on me, you have your eyes on the wrong thing. I personally have my eyes on Jesus. I'm not looking around to who is doing what. My mind is on Him.
I go in a service and pray that God will use me as He will. There are times He does but for the most part I am just praying and worshiping Jesus. I do believe that Jesus hears the meek but how can you contain His Presence without showing it?
In my fifteen years of being around Spirit Filled believers..I have seen many things and felt many things. I am just like the rest, I learn as I go....
I questioned something that had never happened before. It had to do with me and what I felt in the Spirit. Usually God shows me at a different stage (when this happens) but this time He showed me at the beginning. Honestly it all confused me. I sought counsel to understand what happened. It helped for me to understand what I felt but I still questioned Gods timing? After much thought it occurs to me that God can show you something at any point that He wants to and this was one of those times.
I picked up on at least a couple different spirits operating within this place. My spirit was waring in the heavenlies. You see loud in the natural but I see and hear a Warrior Cry. If only we could see into the Spirit Realm. We would realize what we are fighting against.
I take how God choses to use me very seriously. Have I got it all figured out? NO. But I am learning. What a patient God we serve.
I'm by no means an expert but I am willing. And that is what it is going to take to change the world. Be willing to be used by God.
When was the last time God used you?
Are you willing to step into the water?
I chose to close my eyes, arms out-stretched and blindly fall into to Him. I guarantee He will be there to catch me.
Are you willing to do the same?
on a love high
Colton called last night and asked me if I wanted to watch Daelynn. I jumped at the chance.
I was on a love-high all night. She is the sweetest little thing. How can such a little creature be so sweet?
I was tired (due to being up and down with her during the night) but it was worth it all. I plan on ordering a bed and a swing for her. Gigi is getting prepared for next time.
I think I am going to love this g-ma thing
.....I've been trying to write down my thoughts so I can come back to them later and share them with you. Today is not a good day to share thoughts...
Today is a day that I am grateful for my husband, my children and my grandchild.
Love is a good thing
let those who have an ear
Just because you are smart, can memorize bible scriptures, and are a good person still doesn't mean you have anything interesting to say.
It surprises the people who have an opinions and those who could care less.
If you were a beautiful woman, most people would agree you were. Not all people feel the same about greatness and the spoken word.
We speak but we have nothing to say.
Most people must think they are right or they wouldn't open their mouth? Do some people even care of they are right?
What if you are right but your attitude stinks? You've done lost the battle because they have tuned you out before your point is even made.
In the line of work I do I have heard it all. People will tell you much more than you care to hear. Maybe people just want to feel that someone is listening? Whether wrong or right.....
I've been thinking today what I am good at and what I am not. The things I would like to do for Christ and things I'm not yet equipped to do.
WE are all unique.
We all have something to offer this BIG world.
We shouldn't listen to those who tell us otherwise by their sharp tongue.
Be slow to speak and quick to hear.........
where is your miracle?
If you aren't looking for a miracle, how will you know when one comes your way?
If something good happens to you, will you just chalk it up to a fluke? Or will you give God the credit?
Do we even know what a miracle is?
1 : an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs
2 : an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
3 Christian Science : a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law
Do we try to give ourselves the credit for the happen chance?
I can't get out of mind if you aren't looking for your miracle you will miss it.
I want my life and my Spiritual encounters with Christ to be extraordinary. Don't you? Who wants the same old, same old?
Let's both agree that we are looking for our NEXT MIRACLE...
groundhog day
Groundhog Day....
Have you ever?
What a silly holiday.
Have you ever looked into why we observe this day?
You can google it or I will help you out with one site...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog_Day
Most of what we do is Pagan in origin.
This is just another example.
Think about why you do what you do before you do it
