In His Graces: Short and Sweet....

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Short and Sweet....

I came across a verse today. I have read it many times, but today, in this version, it spoke volumes. It spoke to my heart, to my life goal. It speaks truth...

For my determined purpose is that I may know Him that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly, and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection which it exerts over believers, and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed in spirit into His likeness even to His death, in the hope. ~Philippians 3:10, Amplified

Determined purpose...progressively...deeply and intimately...perceiving...recognizing...understanding...what challenging words for the soul.

May this be your prayer today.

In Him~Pamela

5 comments:

Yolanda said...: Oh, YES LORD, May it be so.

Love to you,
Yolanda; October 26, 2008 at 8:52 AM
Paula V said...: That's a great verse and a great heart's desire. I pray I stay focused so I "progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him"

Thanks, Pamela.
Love,
Paula; October 26, 2008 at 2:15 PM
much2ponder said...: So many times I hear people say they need to find their purpose and this scripture says it all. If I want to live my life as he intends I need to continue to grow in my understanding of who he is. Thank you Pamela. You are loved:); October 26, 2008 at 5:22 PM
Unknown said...: I love this verse. It really focuses you doesn't it. Hope all is well my dear friend!; October 26, 2008 at 6:35 PM
elaine @ peace for the journey said...: I have this exact version of this verse written on a notecard by my bed. I think I first read it during a Beth Moore study, but not sure. Anyway, it speaks the true witness of my deepest longing...

to know God.

peace~elaine; October 27, 2008 at 11:31 AM

Philippians 3:10-11, Amplified

My Spiritual Goal's thoughout the years...

2015 I am unsettled. I want God more...Revive deep spirituality in my heart; let me live near to the Great Shepherd, hear his voice, know its tones, follow its calls. "Lord, I cry out to you. I say, “You are my protection. You are all I want in this life.” ~ Ps. 142: 5

2014 Enough & Anchored: God is enough (focus) & I will be anchored in Him (action).
"Lord," said Phillip, "Show us the Father, and that's ENOUGH for us." ~John 14:8 (HCSB).
"[God's] hope is real & true, an ANCHOR to steady our restless souls, a hope that leads us back...to where God is..." ~ Heb 16:9 (The Voice)

2013: Diakono's Living-Loving Out Loud (LOL): having the heart to do something radical for God.
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. ~ Hebrews 13:16 (HCSB)

2012: Living Out Loud (LOL): Losing control for what God wants me to do!!
~ Isaiah 58: 10-12 (Message)

2011 Goal: A Godly Woman's Journey: having a fuller understanding and expression of the love of God.
~ 2 Thes 3:5

2010 Goal: To grow my trust (faithfulness) in Him and to Praise (thankfulness) Him more!~Ps 63:1-8

2009 Goal: increase my prayer life ~ Col 4:2-6

2008 Goal: heart, mind, & action of a servant
~ Isa 61:1-3

2007 Goal: Freedom from my past ~Ps 40:1-3

Siesta Scripture Memory Team 2011

In 2009 I started memorizing scripture with Beth Moore's Siesta Scripture Memory Team. It started a journey in my life that I now cherish. I didn't think my "older" brain could memorize scripture but it has and it has literally been my "life-line" in some of the most troubling times over these past few years. I encourage you to join us in this new year. Here are my chosen scripture throughout the years:

2015 Memory Verses: Ps 142: 5 (NCV);

Verse for the year 2014: “Lord,” said Philip, “show us the Father, and that’s enough for us.” ~ John 14:8 (HCSB)

2013 Memory Verses: Heb 11:16; Lk 7:47b, 48b, 50; Lk 2:40; Deut 30:14; 1 Cor 1:8-9; Isa 30:15; Heb 6:19; Isa 40:31; Jere 6:16; Num 6:24-26; Ps 62:8; Isa 26:3; Deut 33:27; Prov 28:13; Ps 34:5; Luke 6:45; Isa 53:5; Rom 6:14; Rom 12:12; Ps 103: 11-12; Rom 16:19-20; Col 1:23; Heb. 13:16;

2012 Memory Verses: Rom 13:14; John 1:1-2, 14; Eccl. 3:11; Rom. 16: 19b-20; Eph 6:19; Ps 25:4; Rom 12:1b; Isa 61:10; Phil 4:7; Ps 115:1; 1 Peter 1:13-16; Gal 5: 22-23; Ps 32:7; Rom. 8:39; Isa 33:6; Isa 61:1; Col. 2:7; Prov. 4:25-27

2011 Memory verses: Micah 6:8; Isa 60:1-2; Prov. 30:8; Luke 19:3; Deut 13:4; Rom 9:17; Jude 1:24-25; Rom 14:8; Zech 8:23b; Isa 45:3; 2 Chron. 20:17b; Acts 26:18; Isa 58: 10-11; 2 Peter 1:5-7; 2 Tim 1:12; Prov. 31:25; Ps. 31:5;: Hosea 14:9; Prov. 3:17-18; Ps 86:11; Lam. 3:22-24; Proverbs 24:3-4; 1 Cor. 6:12; 2 Cor. 7:1; Rom. 8:5; Gal. 5:16; Heb 10:24; 2 Cor. 2:14-15; Prov 14:26; 1 Thes 3:2-3; Luke 1:79; Proverbs 31:11-12; Eph 4:2; Proverbs 31:10; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 John 5:14; Prov 31:31; 1 Tim. 6:15;

2010 memory verses: Lk 1: 46-47; Lk 1: 45; 2 Thes 3:5; 2 Cor 13:14; 1 Peter 5:10; 2 Cor 3:2-3; Ps 121:5,7,8; Ps 84:5; 2 Cor 10:5; Ps 85:2; 2 Sam 22:33; Ps 119:133; Ps 119:36; Rev 12:11; Gal 2:20; Ps138:8; Ps 73:26; Ps 116:16; 1 Thes 5:23; 1 Peter 3:3-4; Ps 43:3; 1 Cor 15:57-58; 2 Cor. 12:9-10; Ps 112:7-8; Ps 29:11; James 1:25; Ps 119:57; Ps 119:176; Ps 51:10-12; Ps 18:28, 31; Ps 28:7; Ps 17:15; Isaiah 46:4; 2 Cor. 5:9; Ps 18:28, 31

2009 memory verses: Ps. 37: 23-24; Ps 119:33-40; Ps 119:175; Ps 73: 25; John 3:30; Jeremiah 32:27; Rom. 12:11-13; 2 Tim 2:21; Col 3:17; 2 Tim 2:15; Ez. 36:26-27; Psalm 19:14; Isaiah 50:4; 1 Chron. 28: 9-10; Deut. 33:12; Romans 8:1&2; 1 Peter 3:9;Hebrews 10:35-36; Eph. 1:18-19; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 Peter 1:8-9; 2 Cor. 3:17-18, James 3:17-18; Ephesians 5:15-17, 18b

I am not a writer...I am a women of grace, who through life circumstances has learn what it means to live in and through Christ. I wouldn't change a thing in my life because of where it has brought me spiritually with my Lord (Psalms 40:1-3). I have a godly husband and a blended family with six girls!! I am blessed!! I am also nurse, an educator, and have served in youth and women's ministry. I started this blog years ago when I was active in women's ministry but life got difficult, and the pain and losses pulled me out of ministry. Though my heart longs to be back there, I have recently changed my focus here to be more of a legacy for our girls. As I grow more in love with Jesus every day, I pray and hope that I pass that on to them. If you have stumbled onto this blog, I pray that in my being open and transparent, you too see Christ in my living and are encouraged. As I study His word deeper, I strive to become more like Jesus. Therefore, my prayer for this blog comes from Isaiah 50:4 "Sovereign Lord, give me your words of wisdom, so that I will know how to comfort the weary and those who need to know Your grace. Morning by morning awaken me and open my understanding to Your will. Guide me to share it here".

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Short and Sweet....

5 comments:

Philippians 3:10-11, Amplified

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My Spiritual Goal's thoughout the years...

Siesta Scripture Memory Team 2011

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