MG10

So I was convicted last week that I should start blogging again... not so much out of necessity, but more for synthesization.

So much has happened since I let go of the "idea" of a relationship... that I was trying to force to make happen, or hold onto too long when God was repeatedly telling me to let go. And as soon as I did, it's like the floodgated just flung open!!!

God speaks to me in seasons, and HS & I like to come up with names for them. Last year was P9 = Preparation 2009: To be as prepared as possible for WHAT-EVER God has in store. I felt like He helped me start to seriously order my life and prioritize things of importance/significance: relationship with Him and others, job, education, friendships, family, lifestyle change: exercise & healthy eating. YAY!

I know it would probably be more helpful if I knew exactly "WHAT" I was being prepared for, but hey... This year's motto is "MG10."

MG10 = MAX Glory 2010: All For You & For Your Glory

THEME SONG = Tim Hughes, Living For Your Glory

That all that I am and all that I have is for Him and for His Glory... for the Kingdom Expansion! I am humbled and awed.

What exactly to share here, I do not know. I suppose as often as HS leads I'll post, but I wonder if this would be a good space to synthsize and just share ideas??

Dunno... but I'm 7! (Spiritual Anny 2/3/03)
And I'm more excited than ever for what God has in store... welcome to the journey!!!

kh

Efficient Sleep

Good Morning Sunshine!!!!

So, how was it!? Just praying you enjoyed some "sweet sleep" last night! And hope that you do all this week & all the time! Also, I was serious about telling God when you want to wake up, HS is much more reliable than my alarm clock! All you need to do is ask for His help.

I know it seems kind of foreign of a thing to ask for, "efficient" sleep, yet it's totally Bible!
And as I strive to have all my actions & attitudes have Biblical-basis, why should sleep be any different -- as it's all for His Glory right??

The reason I think it's okay to ask for this is mainly Psalm 127:2
NIV= In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat--for he grants sleep to those he loves.
NLT= It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.
NASB= It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.

Some others you may want to cf with:
Proverbs 3:24
Psalm 121:4
Ecclesiastes 5:12

I mean, He said He would "give us rest" (Matt 11:28)... not necessarily a minimum of 6-8 hours ;)

Besides, there's so much to do with Him and to talk to Him about now... I don't see why I can't just catch up on sleep when I get to Heaven!
((Honestly, I'm looking very much forward to my naps in Heaven!))


Just wanted to share :)

Spanish Genealogy

Showing my ignorance: I thought Spain was hard-core Roman Catholic, since like forever?!

Spehardic = term for Jews from Spain.
((pre-1492 apparently))

But since visiting my congregation and many discussions with other Hispanic Jews, they suggested I look into it.

In a way, this coninsides with my curriculm as well, since in SCI 7 we do genealogies and heredity etc. this could then be considered "prep-work". Too bad I'm not paid by the hours, because I hear this kind of authentic-research takes a long time! ((j/k I know this will totally be a labor of love and "freetime"))

ANYWAY, cool image.

2 The Truth!

Awe-inspiring Day (yesterday)

I don't know if it was any particular thing, but more of just a general greatness...

Just spending time looking at God's Creation... it was amazing.

Reminding me to appreciate it all... little moments and large.

Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of God endures forever."

Psalm 147:4 "He counts the number of stars and call them each by name."

Washington State 09

Awesome. Restful. Beautiful. Refreshing.

(more to follow)

HaYesod

I'm excited about this new program, HaYesod

When filling out the info form, sharing I'd like to lead a Bible Study of it, one of the questions:
"Share your perspective on the role of Torah"

I answered:
The Bible is Foundational for Life.

Torah is a way of life... not just words on a page, but an example of a life lived fully for the Father. I want to live James 1:22. Jesus (Yeshua) was the prime example of this. He didn't 'bring' a message - he WAS the message! Also, I've been pondering lately, for the larger body, but also refining my own motives and intentions, how can I be an "ambassador for Christ" if I don't spend time getting to know Him, and that in ever increasing amounts with deeper understanding??

Personal God Time D-A-I-L-Y is a must! (Prayer, Confession, Worship, Journaling, Bible Study etc.) I know, that as I get older in the faith (6.5y on 8/9) that it's more imperative that I spend quality time with my Heavenly Father and studying His Instruction and depending more and more on His Spirit to lead and guide my every decision.

Finally, I love the Word because it teaches me more about Him. And I pray that my soul's satisfaction would be found in Him and Him alone -- something that develops over intentional investments of time. To end with John Piper's quote I heard once, "God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him." The axiom "YOU may be the only Bible some people ever read" shakes my core. I know that I'm not perfect, but I do strive to be as prepared as possible to give an answer for the hope that I have. And to have an answer, I must go to the source to get it.

Throne of Grace

I covet my "Throne Room" times with my brother Nicholas.

There's just something about praying together with him that I can't seem to articulate, but I love being "transported" into the presence of the Father... praying with my siblings in Christ, collectively worshiping His Holy Name =)

"For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears... Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known."
1 Corinthians 10:9-10,12

“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16

"Out from the throne come flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder..."
Revelation 4:5