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Here, you will find ways to make money working from the comfort of your home. The jobs listed on this blog are: customer service, phone, data entry, research, transcription, chat and so much more. All jobs and companies have been researched and are legit. Although these leads have been researched, please still do your own due diligence and research the company yourself before proceeding.
Here, you will find ways to make money working from the comfort of your home. The jobs listed on this blog are: customer service, phone, data entry, research, transcription, chat and so much more. All jobs and companies have been researched and are legit. Although these leads have been researched, please still do your own due diligence and research the company yourself before proceeding.
I’m excited to share resources that are crucial for women in situations the never thought they’d be in. This information can be a life line. I pray you will be encouraged to become informed for the women in your life.
Depending on where you are at in your journey, some of this may not be catered to your specific needs. So, take the time to look through my brief description of these resources to see what you can benefit from. I guarantee you will benefit greatly from all, but you are in control here. You get to choose what you need and don’t need. No obligations or shame here, now you go be that amazing woman you are destined to be! I will update as I listen to more, but for now this is what I have. Enjoy and Be Kind to yourself!
The Flying Free Podcast Natalie Hoffman is a God send for me personally. In late March 2022, I began listening to her podcast (randomly saw a post about her book on facebook “Is It Me” — I have not read the book. I am not in that place personally to sit and read, but listening to the podcast has been effortless and honestly exactly what I needed in my “lazy” (for the lack of words) state of mind. I had become so numb with shame and guilt and agony – Wondering why my faith and strength were not enough and how God was punishing me for my past sins and so forth, just completely crushed under the weight of my never ending failures and somehow I had never realized just how bad my beliefs had gone. My beliefs about who God was and who I was were false. They were lies. I had no idea and Natalie through her *FREE* podcast, taught me this. My brain has done a 360, it has not been easy, its been painful, but freeing! Very freeing. I am now met with the realities of my situation and its not pleasant, but its real and its my life. I am finally taking control and with purpose making decisions for myself like I’ve never done before. I’m thankful for Natalie and her being a voice for someone like me who didn’t even realize I was silencing my own self! I will shout and proclaim Natalie’s impact on my life forever. I have not joined the programs Natalie offers which is Flying Free and Flying Higher. She touches on these in her podcast and I plan to join Flying Free soon. I have downloaded to my iPad as many of her Podcast Episodes as I can and I listen to her often if not daily. I will put some of her episodes right that have inspired and impacted me in big ways here for you to sample as you wish. Also, be kind to yourself. Going through difficult situations and seasons can be so exhausting and rough to navigate, you are doing the best you can, so give your self some credit that you are doing everything you can with everything you have. All my love to you in your healing journey.
The Christian Single Moms Podcast Michelle Donnelly is absolutely amazing and I recently began listening to her podcast on PlusOneParents.org No one plans for a life like this. We don’t sit up late at night as little girls planning all the ways we are going to be single moms and jump for joy when we finally get the opportunity to accomplish this life long goal. No. Its not the plan or even the plan B. Its really a life shattering thing that happens and we need grace. Amazing grace with ourselves. We are precious and wonderfully made. God didn’t create us to be abused and hurt repeatedly all the while this is the example we have of Christ loving the Church. I think not. God wants more for us, to flourish in him, to thrive in Him. How can we do that if we are constantly simply trying to survive all the time. Rock and a hard place. My first red flag when reading literature on relationships is when someone adds “this isn’t for abusers”… so, basically that means what you are perpetuating is actually destructive when in the hands of abusive people. And the young women are fed these things for so long, they are prime candidates for abusers to use there “desire to please God” to their advantage. I am not immune to temptation and boy did it feel good being the good Christian, only to find out, I was also going to be blamed for everything he did wrong too. Listening to Michelle has helped me have grace with myself and I’ve laughed and cried all the while feeling seen and empowered by her beautiful presence on her podcast. You will not be disappointed, she has been a light in my dark place and a hope in my despairing times (that continue on some days even now, we have not arrived, but we are healing). I will also put some sample episodes for your benefit. Facebook Plug for Michelle.
I will load more as she releases them, but this is a good start! Many great guests on this podcast as well who are absolutely amazing! I have listed some of them below who do not have a podcast, but are pivotal in a healthy life and mindset.
People who may not have a podcast, but are highly impactful in their ministry.
Jennie Allen I first listened to Jennie on my Bible App – Add me and you will be able to see in real time the devotionals I do and all the fun things I highlight in the Bible. Jennie did this devotional called “Get Out Of Your Head” – Its so great I did it more than once and plan to do it again. She does the reading on the plan, so you get to hear her beautiful voice. Its refreshing and at the forefront of my healing journey, Jennie was the first person I listened to in my Bible app!
Amy Gannett Amy was a guest on Michelle’s podcast and I loved listening to her speak on theology and how important it is. It has been a life line for me to know God in my circumstance and to be able to fully KNOW who He is to me and how He is part of the “never changing” circumstance in my life. I can have ultimate hope in Him and being able to convey Gods promises to my children is such an important core value for me. I am so thankful for listening to Amy on Michelles Podcast. Adding Amy to my resources is such a pleasure.
Lisa Appello Lisa was a guest on Michelle’s podcast and I am just thankful for being able to just relax and listen to just how much these women have put into their ministry. Using their voice and platform for the benefit of women like you and me who need hope. Reassurance in Christ and the knowledge that life will not always be this depleting and there is hope in God. On Lisa’s website you will see how she welcomes grief and inspires growth in the deepening of your faith. I’m looking forward to learning from Lisa.
Jen Wilkin Jen was a guest on Michelle’s Podcast, I have a lot of respect for someone who can be open about God and who He is. God’s character is absolutely amazing and makes me tear up knowing that He loves me. I am that special. Understanding the heart of God is the topic that Jen and Michelle talk about in the episode I listened to and I am just so amazed and the blessings God has given me, to be honored to find such amazing women to be inspired and encouraged by. Jen is a resource I firmly believe God placed in my life through Michelle. Thank you!
Bailey T. Hurley Bailey was a guest on Michelles Podcast. Its so easy when we go through very tough, unspeakable, impossible situations to cut ourselves off (if it wasn’t done to us in our situation) becoming isolated and completely alone (as a result of our already loneliness and shame that we have known to become so “normal”) It ultimately becomes a cycle of never ending loneliness and desperation. Which then perpetuates the cycle of isolation and shame. Its a vicious cycle. Friendship is important and Bailey is such a diamond in the rough. Thankful for the things I’ve learned from these women.
Sarah McDugal Sarah has been very helpful for me in her facebook posts. I have so much appreciation for her open and candid nature. Her being cautious on how she responds with intentionality and purpose. Sarah doesn’t just say whatever, she has a very important vetting method and doesn’t just agree with someone for the heck of it. Sarah is very easy to listen to and is kind in her interactions. Sarah also responds in comments on facebook as well and is very humble in her knowledge. I love reading her blog and here is one that impacted me. I want to have grace with myself. Sarah helps me see the importance of that.
I will add more in time, but for now this is a great start!
Speak with a Lawyer directly for legal advice, however, here are some resources that may ease your fears about taking that step. Be informed of your options and know your rights as a person in a confusing and difficult situation. Faced with choices you never thought you may have to make.
If you are concerned about the law in your state regarding marriage, divorce and children being involved, it can be highly intimidating and I know its not easy – Below I have tabs that go to different topics. Go to any of them to get some insight to the scary mystery of it all. The first hurdle that feels paralyzing is just overcoming the fear of the unknown of it all and the shame usually associated with even looking at your options. Don’t hesitate to learn all you can for what you may need. During a crisis situation, its not reasonable to think you will be able to do the needed research to make sound well informed judgment calls (especially when the risk of doubting yourself is highly probable), so prepare now for the information that you think you may need to know.
I used Marital Laws as it has the user friendly map of the USA and a drop down to see what states have what. Very easy to navigate and answer some highly triggering questions you may have and need quick answers to alleviate some of your fears around the hot topic of divorce, separation and child custody.
Divorce, or dissolution of marriage, is the legal process of severing a marriage contract, which is overseen by a court of law in the state in which one or both of the divorcing spouses live. The process for getting a divorce and acceptable grounds for divorce vary from state to state. MaritalLaws.com has compiled divorce laws for all fifty states plus Washington, DC. You can view a a map of how divorce laws vary across the country by picking a law from the dropdown below, or learn more about Divorce in any state with the map below.
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a court-ordered provision of financial support a spouse for after a divorce. Alimony laws vary considerably from state to state, and courts often have significant flexibility on a case-by-case basis in determining whether to award alimony, how much alimony to award, and how long alimony payments will continue. MaritalLaws.com has compiled alimony laws for all fifty states plus Washington, DC. You can view a a map of how alimony laws vary across the country by picking a law from the dropdown below, or learn more about Alimony in any state with the map below.
Child support is an ongoing payment by a non-custodial parent to assist with the financial support of their children. Child support payments are often determined during the process of dissolution of a marriage through divorce, though the only requirements for requesting child support payments are establishment of paternity and maternity. MaritalLaws.com has compiled child support laws for all fifty states plus Washington, DC. You can view a a map of how child support laws vary across the country by picking a law from the dropdown below, or learn more about Child Support in any state with the map below.
Child custody is defined as the guardianship over a child, which covers both physical custody and legal custody. In a child custody dispute the court may award joint custody to both parents or sole custody to a single parent. MaritalLaws.com has compiled custody laws for all fifty states plus Washington, DC. You can view a a map of how custody laws vary across the country by picking a law from the dropdown below, or learn more about Custody in any state with the map below.
In the context of a child custody case, visitation is defined as the rights for a non-custodial parent to see their child, or as temporary custody that’s been granted for a period of time to an otherwise non-custodial parent or relative. MaritalLaws.com has compiled visitation laws for all fifty states plus Washington, DC. You can view a a map of how visitation laws vary across the country by picking a law from the dropdown below, or learn more about Visitation in any state with the map below.
Also known as equitable distribution, property division is the process of dividing property rights and obligations between spouses during the process of a divorce. Property division may be agreed upon between the spouses through a property settlement, or it may be decided in court during the judicial process of divorce. The process of property division is affected by state laws such as community property laws, definitions of marital contributions, etc.MaritalLaws.com has compiled property division laws for all fifty states plus Washington, DC. You can view a a map of how property division laws vary across the country by picking a law from the dropdown below, or learn more about Property Division in any state with the map below.
I am afraid the other parent will take our children out of the state. What can I do? If you are afraid that the other parent will take your children away without your consent, you might be able to ask the judge to issue an emergency custody order that says the other parent cannot take the children out of the state, or that the other parent may only have supervised visitation. Please see Can I get temporary emergency custody? for more information as to what factors a judge might consider when deciding whether or not to grant emergency custody. You can also go to the Custody section of your state for more information. If you have reason to believe that the other parent may try to hide the child from you, you could ask the judge to order the other parent to, deposit money with the court (“post a bond”) that would cover the cost of having to try to locate and get your child back if s/he were taken. If you already have a custody order, you may be able to file to modify the order to include this.
What is the legal definition of domestic violence in Florida? This section defines domestic violence for the purposes of getting an injunction for protection against domestic violence. Domestic violence is when the abuser committed any of these acts against a family or household member:
any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.1
If you are the victim of domestic violence or if you have reasonable cause to believe that you are in immediate danger of becoming the victim of any act of domestic violence, you can apply for an injunction against domestic violence.2 1 Fla. Stat. § 741.28(2) 2 Fla. Stat. § 741.30(1)(a)
Court can be challenging, even for people who do have attorneys. It can be especially difficult, however, for people who don’t have attorneys to help them. This section provides general information about the court process for people who have to represent themselves in court. Here we discuss the basics of the legal system, how to start a court case, what to expect when you get to court, and what you can do if you are not satisfied with the outcome. If you need more information, you may be able to find state specific information on your state’s court website or through your area’s legal services organization.
Am I Being Abused? It is not always easy to figure out if certain actions that your partner does would be considered abuse or not. You may make excuses for your partner’s behavior or convince yourself that you are overreacting and that what you are going through is “not so bad.” However, the general pattern of domestic violence is that abuse gets worse over time. If you can identify the signs of abuse early on in the relationship, you may have a better chance of getting out safely. This section offers a checklist of behaviors that could indicate that you are being abused, as well as signs of increased danger that could lead to you being seriously physically harmed or killed.
Although there are many forms of abuse, certain abusive behaviors indicate that a victim is at a greater risk of being seriously injured or killed by the abuser. Experiencing any one of the following factors does not guarantee that an abuser will use enough violence to cause you serious injury or death, but it may be important to recognize which factors and behaviors indicate an increased risk of danger so that you can plan for your safety.
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, can come in many different forms. At the root of all forms of abuse, however, is the need for the abusive partner to keep power and control over the victim. We hope that reading about all of the different forms of abuse will help you to recognize some abusive behaviors that you may not have considered to be abusive. If you are worried about your own safety or the safety of a loved one and you want to learn about legal options, feel free to reach out to us on our Email Hotline.
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Information on sexual assault committed by strangers or acquaintances, sexual assault committed within intimate relationships, including by a spouse (known as marital rape), statutory rape, and forced prostitution.
Litigation Abuse Information about abuse through the court system, such as when an abuser files excessive motions, petitions, and adjournments to make the victim continually come to court.
Below statistic information is found at TheHotLine.org
Intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every year.
Over half of all college students (57%) say it’s difficult to identify dating abuse.
1 in 5 college women has been verbally abused by a dating partner.
43% of dating college women report experiencing violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, digital, verbal, or other controlling abuse.
38% of college students say they don’t know how to get help for themselves if they experience dating abuse as a victim.
If you need public housing assistance or would like specific information about public housing programs such as housing choice vouchers, please contact your local Public Housing Agency.
To view contact information for Public Housing Agencies in your city and state, select your state from the list-box, or use the map below.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Find Shelter tool provides information about housing, food pantries, shelter, health care, and clothing resources in communities across the country. Click on one of the categories above, enter your location, and click Search to get started.
The nationwide network of HUD participating housing counseling agencies have been helping customers across America for more than 50 years by providing answers needed to make informed housing decision.
I personally work from home and its important to me to do so. If you feel the same, here are some great places to start your income journey with work from home options. All of these are non-employed positions. The flexibility that comes with that is pretty nice to have an option in doing, especially when you are going through situations that prevent you from having a good schedule.
Omni Interactions This is who I currently contract with. I am a GBA (Gig Brand Ambassador) it is not a W2 job, which means I’m not employed and I will have to pay taxes during tax season. This also means I am self employed. With Omni you have the freedom to make your own schedule while also trying to ensure we meet the clients expectations for the project. Some projects can last months and some can be temporary. Each Gig can range from being on phones like a call center set up to doing tickets and cases, which is what I have been blessed to be doing. I’m not a particular fan of being on the phone.
Arise I have worked a project on this platform and it can be good. You can make your own schedule here too, the difference is you have to pay for your class, and that can range from $20 to $50. Now, once you do that, you are set and the program I worked on I was doing tickets too. So, it was seldom phones. They do exist, few and far between, but non-phone jobs are real. Not just a unicorn. I’m focusing on Omni right now, so I’m not on this platform right now, but its always something I check to see what is available.
Hotel Planner This is a literal whenever gig, meaning you don’t even create a schedule, you just “hop on” whenever you want to work. It is 100% commission based. You are a hotel planner, booking rooms for callers. It is strictly phones. The plus to this is its 24/7 and you literally don’t have to “clock in”. You just get on. And go! Also, it doesn’t technically need to be hard wired, so if you have WIFI access that’s good enough. So, this gets a mention purely based on you being 100% in control, and sometimes that’s what we need.
For more work from home job leads you can tap here and it will take you to my job leads page.
You are in control of your life. Use these resources to find comfort in knowledge. Use what you can and disregard what you don’t need.
“…And sorrow is turned into joy before him.” Job 41:22 KJV
Hey!! I hope your day has been a beautiful one. It’s Tuesday and yesterday was full of “oh my, I can’t believe I just did that”, to laughter I didn’t think was possible.
I just couldn’t imagine our day being as fantastic as it was with my mindset. Its amazing to think back on all the times something was so down right awful and it happening caused the outcome that you love the most. I take great pleasure to just sit back and take a moment to myself to think back to a decision that wasn’t the most practical or a time where the burden was just a bit much and I wanted to give up. And then, all that struggle, all that pain, all that angst I put myself through, the added anxiety and the added worry and fret. Ahhhh, what a burden we do not need to carry. Its just so unnecessary. That bitterness or resent that it builds. What did it do to help you?
“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.” Psalm 37:7 KJV
NOTHING! A big fat nothing. Sure for a momentttt, and I mean only a moment that it felt good to complain, but my goodness. Doesn’t it feel so much better to just GIVE IT TO GOD. Ahh, you may be saying, well Hannah thats easier said than done. Well, no kidding! There is a worldly saying that rings true here. “Anything worth having isn’t going to be easy to get”. You gotta work at it! Staying in constant prayer and making your requests known to God.
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6 KJV
He is surely, SURELY, faithful to answer. — I have been met with obstacles that looking back now, I can just remember how impossible they were. Some I highly believe were designed to hurt me by those doing it. And you likely have a similar reflection. I mean lets just take a moment to bask in the amazing goodness that our God did. HE DID THAT!!!! He was there, he stood there at that edge with you, he saw your pain. HE FELT YOUR PAIN. He feels our pain. We were not alone, we aren’t ever alone. It’s remarkable the peace that God gives. I am so thankful for it, and when I attempt to explain it, I can’t except to say that it’s just impossibly possible! My God does what our minds cannot fathom! I’m utterly thankful for that simple yet out of this world fact! People won’t understand, those who don’t trust God. That’s okay, we are the example. The witness!
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 KJV
So, that whole easier said than done is so true. But guess what! You don’t ever have to do it alone. Never ever! He’s here and He’s ready to guide you and comfort you. I am so thankful for that beautiful peace he provides when I rebuke the devil and cling to him. It does help to be steady in the Bible and I mean daily, because boy the devil comes for you the moment you put the good book down.
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” 2 Timothy 3:16 KJV
The devil comes to destroy and he seeks you out!!! Thats why we need to be ACTIVE in our seeking of God. We need to be ACTIVE in our seeking PEACE. Otherwise the devil, the adversary will rip you up, shred you up, make you feel worthless and you cannot allow that spiritual attack to go unmet by our LORD. You have to arm yourself in the FULL ARMOR OF GOD!
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 KJV
The Spiritual Warfare is real and its dangerous! We need to prepare during the calm, so that when the storm comes we are prepared with all the scripture we need and the prayers we need and the clear conscience we need. And I could go on and on with all the things we need when the devil attacks. The main point here is that we need to be diving deep in the Word of God when things are going good, so that when all hell breaks loose, we don’t succumb to the first drop of temptation that knocks us down. We always like to think, no way would I do that. However, we can be tempted to do things that we never thought were possible and if we are not armed with the full body of armor, we could do some real damage that we never in our wildest dreams thought possible. Never make permanent decisions based on temporary feelings!
“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:” Matthew 7:24 KJV
Having a strong foundation of people who are consistently trying to grow closer to God is a valuable asset and a must have! We often forget that the people we surround ourselves with are the type of people we will likely lean toward becoming like. Who we are around is vitally important to growing in Christ. The Bible tells us to take our thoughts captive into the obedience of Christ. If we are around people who are talking bad about people, constant thorns in their side, always complaining about things they have no intention on evaluating and making a change to fix, argumentative and idle gossipers, – Simply by that brief outward manifestation of their inward heart condition is enough to know who you should and shouldn’t be around. Also, is a great reminder on the type of person you should refrain from being – as the type of people you will want to attract to help you grow in Christ will also heed this and stay away from those who have those unChrist like traits. The first step is to Study the Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5) and seek friendships with others who have similar values and understand the importance of this in yours and their daily walk with Christ.
“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 KJV
We are all tempted to do things we ought not do. That is why we are given the opportunity to redeem the time and have true repentance for our actions with changed behavior. None of us have arrived and all pain and suffering we endure and growth spurts and trials, they all can either be a stumbling block for us to grow bitter and resentment on. Or we use these sorrows to look toward the blessings we will learn and gain from them.
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV
We often will find ourselves at a fork in the road, where everything is just wrong and if we don’t stop and remember the previous sorrows we’ve faced and how Gods hand was in that, turning it into a blessing, we will miss the beginning of the blessing in itself. Some of my sorrows to blessings took years to see the blessing in it, hurting for so long, until the blessing God had for me revealed its self. Ahhhh, sweet beauty it is too. If only we could just be encouraged to know that this too shall pass, and we are a child of the King! He loves us and wants us to be comforted in Him. Seek ye first the kingdom!
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 KJV
If you do not know Christ as your Savior and would like more information on how to get to know God and where to even start on your Spiritual Journey in Christ. I would be happy to talk to you personally! Don’t hesitate to email me at TheFamilyTreat@gmail.com
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5 KJVThank you! With Love, Hannah.Tap Image To Donate!
I’ve thought about making a series on my mornings with my daughter. Its something that I’m so thankful for. Its changed the dynamic of our relationship and how we think toward each other and how we interact.
Meeting my daughters spiritual needs as well as her mental and physical needs is a challenge. I am very thankful for the opportunity to learn with her and maybe something I share here in this series will benefit you and your spiritual journey with your children.
We begin the day with a yawn and I make a cup of coffee as I prep the kitchen for some goodies. Once I have fed the little bit ( my 18 month old ) and put her back down for a nap, Aryana is usually awake and stretching out on the couch. By this time I’m nestled up on our other couch.
Hymns!!
The beginning is a time of praise, rejoicing and laughter!
What better way to start our day than with some singing. I’ll say! When we get started its just so much fun honestly. Today I picked “Make Me A Blessing” which is page 281 in our hymnal we have at home.
Aryana then picked one of her favorites “Nothing But The Blood” page 208.
I then picked “I’ll Fly Away” page 255.
And last but definitely not least, Aryana picked “Silent Night” page 66.
Once we finish our fun singing we then move to reading a chapter. I have made this a very independent endeavor, I used to choose what my daughter would read. However, we’ve been doing this routine for over 2 months now and it seems to encourage the desire to read versus the begrudging duty of reading the Bible.
Like most I would assume, want their children to desire to read the Bible and have a relationship with God versus an obligatory task required to be a “good Christian” or as punishment for doing something wrong. (I disagree with using things that are necessity, but also difficult to want to do as a means to punish a child for unseemly behavior).
Bible!!
Each reads one chapter for now!
Aryana chose to read Psalms 23 (which is a favorite of hers, she has read it the past 4 days – she wants to memorize it) – Naturally, when we began this morning routine, Aryana leaned toward the Psalms due to the small nature of the chapters, and I have not swayed her doing so. I almost did at first. But I soon realized; My Kid Wants To Read The Bible. — I should encourage what she chooses, instead of correcting. Period. The devil will try to even use the Bible as a means to argue and disagree. In this, I have learned – PICK MY BATTLES WISELY. Stop arguing with your child about what they choose to read in the Bible. I have learned a lot just by being quiet!
Now, I chose to read John 17 — This past weekend we went to our church Friday and Saturday to help assemble Bibles for Mexico, Chile, and another Spanish speaking location. On Saturday, I sat next to a lady who was a wonderful blessing to me as I stapled the Bible binder. She noticed that on page 30, which is the page I needed to staple, was John 17 in Spanish. She then began to tell me how amazing that is, because that is the prayer of Jesus. I then mentioned that my daughter loves the smallest verse in the Bible “Jesus Wept” – Because its so short – But its really huge! Jesus feels for us. Loves us. Prays for us. Cries for us. That’s Huge! When I was done reading today, I looked to my daughter and said, “want to hear something funny?” — The passage my daughter read is Psalms 23, commonly referred to as the “Lords Prayer” – I then read John 17, which was of Jesus Praying. Nothing is by coincidence. (Yesterday during our Hymn,Bible,Scavenger,Prayer time, we didn’t do our prayer time and I instantly felt convicted that I should not allow that to slip..) Aryana pipes up and says, our word should be Prayer!!
Scavenger!!
Word of the Day is Prayer!
When we do our scavenger, we pick a word, relevant to what we read in the Bible or hymns. Today’s Word is Prayer! I go to the concordance in the back of my Bible (King James Bible – Scofield Reference Edition). Find the word of the day, and then jot down the reference and the text – I keep all this logged on my notebook. We do about 7 minimum sometimes even 9 references. Once I have them all jotted down. I then close my Bible and so does my daughter. Then the Scavenger Hunt is on!! With our Bibles closed, I call out the first reference and we RACE to get to it! (This began as an effort to help Aryana find books in the Bible without feeling like she had to use the reference in the front of the Bible – I wanted to help build her confidence, boy did this work better than I had anticipated!!) So, originally the rule was who “Lost” would have to read, today I changed that. I decided, you know what, we need to “prove” we made it there when we said so, so the moment you get there BEGIN READING, so you know you won that round! It was a hit! Aryana raced to the passage and read like her life depended on it. I felt instantly blessed to see her eagerness and even now as I’m writing this and she’s sitting on the couch doing her math. I’m smiling, just knowing that God saw that too. Makes my heart warm up.
Prayer!!
This is a special time to think of others, growth goals & praises giving thanks to God!
Once we are done with the scavenger hunt we then begin our prayer time. First we take prayer requests from Aryana and then I write down my prayer requests and then Aryana starts us off by using what I wrote down as a reference and then I end it off by praying for the prayer requests I wrote. Its very simple and loving and I usually pray for myself to have patience each time as that is in high demand!
Thank you for reading about our morning routine. I plan to give a brief outline in the series each day, that way you can see what we do and that it may be an encouragement to you in your daily Hymns, Bible Reading, and Prayer!
Often we hear people say, “How could God let all these bad things happen”, “if there’s a God, then he’d stop all the bad”.
Gods will for your life is between you and Him.
So, I felt this on my heart this morning when I first woke up. And I wrote the header/title italic section above… Well, I began to do the day and began my bible devotional with my daughter and all the things… I then go over to Facebook – Its rare!, but this was a divine appointment. Someone I know, lost someone and began to claim “How do people go through devastating losses like this and find ANY comfort in people saying “It’s part of Gods plan”…
We should never tell someone “This is from God”, as a form of nanny nanny boo boo. Our hearts should never use God, The Bible or Gods will for our own fleshy gain over someone. Doing things with an agenda is wrong. It’s called deception that isn’t from the Spirit of God.
I’m not going to elaborate further on the post or say names. But I will say this, the person who posted this is a dear friend and family in a way family. We are bonded for life in some ways and in that I love this person. It breaks my heart to hear about this loss, and I personally messaged and found out more details and it just brought me to my knees. Praying that God would intervene on behalf of my friend. The utter tragedy of this loss, and the children left behind. They need our prayers! Please join me in praying for these people involved and effected by this tragedy!!
We should never be deceitful in our sharing of a Gods mercy and grace. Gods will can’t be known for individuals. That is personal between you and God. You can be out of Gods will, as by their fruit we will know. However, we can’t know what Gods will is for your life.
We should always be thinking about the listener, our audience, before we speak. Who may not believe in God, or they are not spiritually mature in the Lord to understand the statement, it will come across as insincere and dismissive — ultimately doing the Lord a disservice in witnessing His Almighty Grace and Peace in times of turmoil and despair.
God is the answer always! He is always faithful!
Although I know that in the long run God can turn all curses to blessings. In a time of sorrow and in a time of loss, from the worldly point of view, saying this is good – doesn’t sound biblical. Yes we all lean on the Bible verse “Romans 8:28 KJV – And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
God hears our prayers and our crying!
See that verse doesn’t pertain to those who do not love God and are not actively seeking His purpose in their life. Now, I’m not going to say that those who don’t believe or trust in God aren’t going to have nice things, but everyone will at some point in their life experience loss or pain that feels so unreal that we need love that passeth all understanding to overcome that kind of dread and possible bitterness that could develop into hate.
We should always be sincere when we provide the blessings of Christ. Malicious & Hard Hearted & Bitterness are not going to bring anyone to wanting to know the saving Grace of Christ Jesus!
Its not unreasonable to say “we can’t handle that kind of pain” – You’d be right actually! God begins where we end. He is all sufficient and our minds don’t have the capacity to understand him completely or why things happen the way they do. However, I do believe when someone has lost a friend, family member or anyone really – to say “Its apart of Gods plan” – is reducing Gods plan in my opinion. How can we know Gods plan for them? If it is apart of Gods permissible plan, why say that in a time that needs comfort?
Our default is to say the first bitter, unfiltered, defiling, feeling we think. That’s seen as being bold in the worldly view of things. However, being chaste in our words and showing grace with our words can breathe life into people.
God doesn’t intend for us to use the Bible to beat people up with, but rather to minister and edify their spirit. Plant the seed of love and peace that God brings to those who are willing to hear and those who aren’t. We are not here to condemn others, but rather lift them up and let them know that God loves them REGARDLESS!
This means we have to be actively, proactively, every moment, aware of what we think – so that we can always be careful what we say and how we say it. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. We can destroy and wound or we can lift and encourage, all with our tongue! We have to work at being kind and loving.
To the Saved, Born Again, God Fearing Christian. When we want to minister to others, stay strong in your Faith. Breathe life into others with scripture . Leave the agenda behind and pray it out of you. Do not play God in peoples lives. Minister the hope and the peace and let God do God. HE does it best!
We need to be the example, not just speaking it! In all things we should be keeping our speech with grace.Thank you! Much love! This isn’t how I anticipated this blog, I plan to pray about this more for my own spiritual growth in the Lord! Please feel free to reach out to me! I love to hear from you!
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 KJV
Sometimes we can think we know what’s best. Using God as our excuse to execute our will on others and in and around us. Saying, “is this Gods plan for your life?” When you have an ulterior motive as to that plan not happening. Maybe it infringes on what you want to do, or maybe you have convinced yourself that it just wouldn’t be good for them and you benefit from it too. Either way, if you are not 100% sure that your intentions are aligned with God, then you have no business giving out spiritual advice to anyone. Now that being said, don’t take my word for it. You should always take it to Jesus, anything you’ve been told or something you’ve read.
The Bible tells us to test the spirits. “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1 KJV
Stop being so busy and be still.
Sometimes we get so caught up in things we forget that we too need to stop and pray and listen.
We need to allow God to be God. Stop trying to be the fixer and stop getting in Gods way. If God is going to work in someone’s life, you can rest assured that it will happen and we have to be still. We sow and we reap, we will reap what we sow. If we sow charity without a pure heart, what do you think you will reap?
Don’t be of a contrary spirit.
If we try your intentions in the fire, will it show to be of the spirit of God or will it show that you have something to gain and you’re using God to manipulate others. Don’t be that person.
You diminish the power of God, when you assume the role of God.
The Bible says, “For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” Isaiah 41:13 KJV
I pray that you will search our hearts Lord and that we will be still and know that you are God.
May God Bless you in healing and shed His Grace on your life! With Love – Hannah
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:” Psalm 139:23 KJV
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