40 Days of Prayer: Day Four

Good morning everyone! I am so happy that it is Thursday!! I just need to get through today and tomorrow I can work from home and stay in my pajamas LOL I love that! And work on laundry while I'm working.. save money on gas.. so many good things!! I couldn't be more thankful for that little perk that I have.

So, I'll be heading off to work right after this post. I hope everyone has a wonderful day / night!!

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40 Days of Prayer Day Four:
Thursday, September 27, 2012

Day Four Prayer Focus
Cry out for a mighty movement of fervent personal and corporate prayer with Spirit-led fasting. (2 Chronicles 7:14; Joel 1:14; 2:12-18; Matthew 6:16-18, 17:21, 21:13; Mark 11:17; Acts 2:1, 4:30-31; James 5:16)

Pray for all Americans to take their vote seriously. Pray they will
understand that God holds them directly responsible for the stances of those they elect. (Proverbs 29:2; Galatians 6:6-7; Ephesians 5:11)


Thankful:
09/26/2012

1. I am thankful for the people I work with and work for. They are all really good to me.
2. I am thankful for Sherman, the security guard at work. He is funny and kind and I enjoy seeing him each day. He just turned 70 at the beginning of September and he looks great and works hard. He is a joy to work with.
3. I am thankful for both of the kids getting on the bus today and getting to school. Just like they are suppose to.
4. I am thankful that David, the kids father, and I can speak civilly now. It is good to be able to discuss the kids with him and actually be able to communicate. 
5. I am thankful that the kids did their chores with a little less complaining today. And I didn't have to ask them as many times and I didn't have to take things away to get it done.

This is an Air Force kit. I love making kits. I have a really hard time using them though!

40 Days of Prayer Day 2 and 3

I meant to post the day 2 prayer yesterday, but got so busy that I never got around to it. So I will post it today.

Kevin and I are once again waiting LOL It seems that is what Immigration is all about... waiting! We got our approval, but then that department has to send it to a different department who issues us a number. That is what we are waiting on. The attorney says that the last number took three weeks. So again... we wait. At least we are moving forward! Every day is a day closer!

Whatever was making me not feel well last week has gone. I feel back to my normal self... So I have no idea what it was.. probably just all in my head LOL  Who knows! I'm just glad I'm feeling better!! :)

40 Days of Prayer Day 2:
Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Day Two Prayer Focus
Cry out for deep brokenness, Godly fear and humble repentance to sweep God’s people. (Psalm 51:17; Proverbs 28:13; John 14:15; 2 Corinthians 7:1, 10; Ephesians 5:26-27; Hebrews 12:14)

Pray for believers to fully humble themselves, placing their primary trust in God not in political parties, economics or governments. (2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 33:12-22)

40 Days of Prayer Day 3:
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Day Three Prayer Focus
Pray for an explosion of first love passion for Christ and a deep burden for lost humanity. (Matthew 5:6, 44, 22:37-39; Philippians 2:13; 1 John 4:7-11,20-21; Revelation 2:1-4, 3:15)

Pray for believers to be filled with great conviction and reverential fear of God. Pray that none would commit the blatant idolatry of placing economics or politics above God and biblical truths. (Exodus 20:3-5; Acts 5:29)




Thankful:
09/25/2012

1. I am thankful that Michael didn't try to hide or lie about missing the school bus today.
2. I am thankful that I have Kevin to talk to about things, like Michael missing the bus once a week since school started. He gives suggestions and discusses it with me. It is wonderful to have someone you can talk to about anything and everything.
3. I am thankful for the beautiful days we have had. The sun has been bright, the humidity low and the evenings have been cool.  It has been glorious.
4. I am thankful for the internet and being able to blog, share creations and meet new friends.
5. I am thankful for my family.

Michael... young little man Michael! Playing outside... being all boy! Playing outside!! Did I say .. Playing outside!! LOL Man... I would love to get him outside again!! I'm thinking it is time to get a counselor involved. I have to do something or he is going to have a really hard time in life. It is not normal for a 13 year old kid to be inside all of the time... never wanting to socialize with anything. I am at a loss ... time to bring in some help I think.. and so does Kevin.

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Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #29

Good morning everyone! Time to get started on another week. There is no better way to start the week off than with a new challenge at Tammy's Scrapin Corner. This is Challenge #29 with a theme of Card For A Kid! I used a digi stamp from QKR Stampede - Playing with Dad .. of course in honor of Kevin ;)  Being Australian and all LOL Here is my card:

Copic: C1, C3, C5, 100, Colorless Blender
All White Paper (all pieces but card base from my stash), Doilie (from my stash), White Ribbon (from my stash)
Darice Embossing Folders Squares and Bamboo
The play, fun and happy I used a stencil and ink. Too cute! And of course.. I added dimension to the koalas.. arms, legs, popped the square. And that is about it. 

Challenges: 

•  Card Sketch #31 @ Let's Capture These Sketches
• Challenge #189: All White Except Image! @ My Time To Craft
• Embossing @ Scrap-Creations
• Challenge #69: Emboss It! @ Shopping Our Stash
• PWC224: No Patterned/Designer Paper @ Paper Pretties
• Challenge 94: Shaped Cards @ Penny's Paper-Crafty
• Challenge 235: A Different Shape @ Cute Card Thursday
• Inspire Me Fridays 77: Anything Goes @ Joyful Stamper
• Challenge #135: For a Child @ Totally Papercrafts
• My Family @ My Sheri Crafts
• MIM #108 @ Make It Monday
• September Monthly Challenge: Family Affair @ Mema's Crafts
• Challenge #44: Anything But Square @ Little Miss Muffet
• Show Us Your Ribbon (I've had the ribbon for about 8 years LOL or more!, the doily is about 5 years old) @ Oldie But A Goodie
• Shaped Other Than Square or Rectangle @ Shelly's Images
• Week #133: The White Challenge @ The Shabby Tea Room

Thankful 09/23/2012:

1. I am thankful for the sermon today on anger. It was enlightening as usual.
2. I am thankful for the kids working together to get the dishes done in record time tonight.
3. I am thankful for the little nap that I was able to sneak in today.
4. I am thankful for the good dinner tonight. Everyone pitched in and worked on something for dinner. It was great!
5. I am thankful to Kevin for waking me up from my nap before I slept too long. I am always thankful for him being a part of my life.

Today starts our 40 Days of Prayer - United To Pray For A Great Awakening. They gave us a little book with a prayer schedule. Here is what it says for Day 1:
Day One Prayer Focus:

• Plead for God's mercy on the Church, nation and world. Pray that He would stay His righteous judgement and turn us to Himself in fervent love and deep repentance. (2 Chronicles 7:14;  Psalm 85:4-7; Daniel 9:18-19; Hebrews 4:16; James 4:8-10; 1 Peter 4:17)
• Pray for believers to be much more concerned about the glory of God's Name and spread of Christ's Kingdom than economic, political and social comforts. (Matthew 5:10-12, 6:33; James 4:1-3)

Yesterday was a good day... church in the morning, a little grocery shopping after that and then home. One more quick trip to the grocery store for the couple of things that I forgot, but then home again for the duration. I was able to work on a cards. I have some images colored and I am working on getting them into cards. I was able to complete two today. Those will be coming up in future DT posts LOL Now its off to work again to start another week. I'm hoping for the state department number we are waiting on so that we can move forward with the things that Kevin needs to get done, like his medical exam and the police check. We can't do anything until we have that darn number. I hope you all have a wonderful week!