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MyCatSmokey2006 -> MyCat Musings (12/11/2006 4:37:20 PM)

Hi there! Welcome to my first blog. I don't know much about these things, so I'll start from scratch. I understand that a blog is about my thoughts, almost like a journal that everyone can read or something like that. I'm hoping that I do this right and not mess up.

Anyway, I hope that you enjoy reading about my feelings about things, some accomplishments I've made in my life and my future plans. I hope you will enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy posting in it. I hope that what I write will be encouraging to others and honor God Who is my focus in life and my Father.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/11/2006 4:51:56 PM)

I'll start off with a few facts about myself. My name is Melissa and I'm 42 1/2 years old. I live in the midwestern part of the United States of America. As you may have guessed from my screen name, I have a cat named Smokey. He is such an adorable ball of fur that I sometimes wish that he were human; he is so gentle and loves me unconditionally. Almost like God does. Anyway, I am single and have no children. My favorite activities include posting in Crosswalk Forums, surfing the Internet, reading Christian fiction and other books, cooking, crocheting and listening to Christian music.
I'm not able to work right now due to certain circumstances in my life, but I hope that I can one day in the future. My future plans, if they are in line with God's will, include writing a book of poetry and maybe a Christian novel, moving into my own place and overcoming my medical problems to the point that I can move on with life.

Enough about my personal life, now I'll talk about my relationship with Christ and how I came to know Him as my Lord and Savior.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/11/2006 5:24:05 PM)

Basically, I came to know Jesus as my Savior when I was about seven years old. My family visited a Pentecostal church while looking for a church to belong to. It was at this church that I first heard the Gospel and made my decision for Him. I didn't understand it all at the time, but I didn't need to. God would provide the knowledge I would need later on to understand the significance of my decision.

From there, I went to church with my parents, but due to the fact that my father had some strange beliefs about God's Word, I became confused about what the Christian life was all about. It became more confusing when my father hurt me in a way that no father should ever do to his daughter. This prompted me to question my belief in God as a loving Father, since He didn't protect me from getting hurt by my earthly father.

Eventually, I became angry and depressed to the point that I was hospitalized for depression and drank alcohol. I also participated in Christian activities with a Bible study group that turned out later to be a cult. I tried to witness to others by passing out tracts, but was confronted by an atheist instructor, so I stopped.

After graduating from college in the early 1990's, I began to have more problems with my mental illness. I stopped drinking in 1993, but I still had difficulty dealing with life as a whole. Many times, when I felt condemned, I doubted my salvation and so I rededicated my life to God over and over again. I believe that I'm more vulnerable to the devil's lies because of my mental illness.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/11/2006 5:44:59 PM)

Continuing on...

Between 2000 and 2004, my mental illness worsened to the point that I had to be hospitalized frequently. Part of it was lack of adequate coping skills, but most of it was the fact that one of my psychiatrists refused to believe me when I told him that the medication he had me on was causing me to have suicidal thoughts. After several failed suicide attempts, I found myself in the hospital, having my stomach pumped and swallowing charcoal in order to rid the pills out of my system. It wasn't until the next day that I realized that I could have DIED! I began to pray, confessing and repenting of my sin and rededicating my life to God again, only this time, I meant it.

After being discharged from the hospital, I began to pray and read the Bible almost every night, which I'm still doing. I also became involved in a ministry for people with life controlling problems such as mental illness, alcohol, etc, called Overcomers in Christ. A year later, I started going back to church, where I became a member.

Since I turned to God and rededicated my life to Him, I've stayed out of the psychiatric hospital, been going to church, though I need to do so more often, and attending a day program where I socialize and learn coping skills to deal with my mental illness.

I believe that God wants me to bless others with encouraging words and that why I've been writing poetry, devotionals and recently started posting here in Crosswalk. I hope that what I've posted here so far will help you understand me a little better and see why I take the stance on issues that I do.

This is enough for today.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/12/2006 10:55:44 AM)

I am up early this morning to reflect on what I posted last night. I realized that I may have posted waaay too much information, but in looking back on it, I don't see what I need to change. My goals are to be open and honest about my struggles with my faith and dealing with my mental illness, but maybe I need to use a little more discretion when I post in the future.

Today, in God's Word, He directed me to John 15:1-17, where Jesus talks about abiding in Him, loving Him by obeying His commandments, bearing fruit and reminding me that whatever I ask God for, I will receive. As I reflect on this, it occurs to me that I need to do more abiding in Him and letting His words abide in me by memorizing and meditating on them, both of which I find difficult to do. My mind gets so jumbled up with negative and accusing thoughts, it's hard to focus on God's Word. I've prayed for God to help me overcome this problem and enable me to resist the devil in this area of my life.

I hope to focus on God's Word today by reflecting on what I've read and reviewing the memory verses that I have written down on index cards. I have lots of things to do today and I hope to get them done as well. Tomorrow, I'll write about something, but right now, I can't seem to think of it. [:D] Until next time...



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/14/2006 11:37:00 PM)

I'm back again...just finished playing several games at a game site which due to TOS I cannot name or provide a link to, since that would be considered advertising. Maybe some trademark or copyright problems too.

I'm doing okay tonight. I got my tree up, my shopping done and some of the presents wrapped. I feel a sense of relief, yet a feeling of dread too, since I tend to feel more stressed out during holiday time. I hope I enjoy Christmas better than I did at Thanksgiving. I don't want to go into detail, except it can be described as a bad weekend. That's all I can say about it anyway due to TOS.

I've been advised by several people, including a medical professional and my mother, that I've been posting too much information about myself on this blog. I wanted to be open and honest about how I came to Jesus, but now I realize that I've posted information which can be a problem for me in the future. I need to know if any of you think that I've posted too much information about myself. Please send me a PM with your feedback. Also, any hints on writing a blog would be appreciated, as I've never done one before. Thank you.

Well, have a nice day and remember, there are only 10 shopping days before Christmas!



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/15/2006 7:06:42 PM)

Here I am again, just sitting at my pc and posting in Crosswalk Forums. I had a good day today. I went to a Bible study where I learned that the Old Testament has prophecies about Jesus' birth and childhood. Most of the verses were from Isaiah, and contained details such as: where he would be born, His brief life in Egypt, His hometown (Nazareth), and other facts of His life.

Since I know that all the prophecies about Jesus' first coming were fulfillled, I believe and His Word confirms it, that all prophecies of His Second Coming will be fulfilled. I find comfort in that, yet a mild feeling of fear, as I'm always wondering if when He comes, I'm prepared to meet Him. I don't want to be in the process of committing a sin when He comes. I know I'll be forgiven, but it still gives me an uneasy feeling. I also don't want to be doing certain normal tasks when He comes either.

This weekend, I will be helping with baking cookies, cleaning house and getting presents wrapped. It will be a busy time getting ready for Christmas. I pray that my relatives will get along with each other and that an opportunity will arise for me to mention something about Jesus to them. I pray for boldness to acknowledge Jesus to my relatives and not deny Him, so that God will be honored and Jesus won't deny me before God in heaven.

Well, this is all I can think of for today.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/17/2006 12:16:46 AM)

Another day at the pc. I had a good day today. I started out by having devotions, then got on the scale, where I found out that I lost 3 lbs, for a total of 64 lbs! Praise God! I've been working on my weight for a long time and it's finally paying off. I have more energy and don't get short of breath as I used to. Eating a low carb diet is good for me and I plan to keep it up, no matter what the "experts" say.

The reasons why I'm losing weight include: wanting to honor God with my body, be more healthy, wear smaller size clothes, not develop diabetes, heart disease and other "lovely" ailments in my family medical history, less pain and to prove to myself that I can do it through Christ Who strengthens me. (not sure where the verse is, but I think it's in Phillipians.) My mother and other relatives and friends are supporting my efforts by limiting the amounts of high carb foods they cook and keeping them out of sight. Of course, I still have to use some willpower to override temptations. I'm praising God that I'm continuing to have victory in this area and I pray that I can be an encouragement to those who are trying to lose weight.

Now for those of you who are wondering why I don't make my profile public, it's because I've discussed some issues in this blog and other forums that could potentially attract the type of people who may be in CW forums to find potential "victims" to exploit. I realize that this is a Christian forum and the administrators do a good job to prevent problems, but I have been warned by medical professionals that this could happen and that's why I choose not to make my profile public at this time.

That's all for today.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/20/2006 12:13:28 AM)

Well, I'm here again. I'm very tired tonight due to the pain and my medication, so this will be a short entry. Today was a good day, I was busy helping bake cookies (and sampling them, of course) [:)] and they were good. My cat was being a brat, but he is so lovable that I enjoy him anyway.

I'm having trouble focusing on what I'm saying, so this is all I have for today.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/21/2006 9:43:34 PM)

Well, here I am again. Not only am I done with my Christmas shopping, but my mom, aunt and I finished baking cookies last night. All we need to do is make the candy. I'm glad most of the treats are prepared, for yesterday was not a good day for my diet. I ate at least one of almost every type of cookie we baked and I didn't feel too well afterwards. When I eat too many carbs, I tend to feel depressed, so I try not to eat them too often, but I figured that since I lost 6 lbs in the last two weeks, I could ease off my diet a little. I know this is just an excuse which I need to quit making if I want to succeed in losing weight and making my body a better temple for the Holy Spirit to reside in.

My cat can be a pain in the bottom sometimes. I posted previously in another thread about the problems we are having with him spraying everywhere in the house. Well, two days ago he did the ultimate naughty thing; he sprayed my leg! I had to change and wash my clothes, wash my sneaker with 409 and pet urine odor blocker spray, and not let him have the full run of the house for a while. I was so mad at him that when he wanted me to pet him, I didn't do it at that time. Later though, I petted and cuddled him and let him know that he is loved and that he needs to stop doing this. The last two days he has been nice as pie and has not sprayed anywhere that I know of. I wonder if he learned his lesson.

I have been praying that we find out what causes him to do this, as there is a remote possibility that I may be forced to get rid of him if he doesn't stop this habit. He doesn't have an infection, he is neutered, he hasn't been outside for a while and he doesn't do it in the basement, where he sleeps. I can't understand how a cat thinks, but it get's tiring to deal with this problem all the time. He is my baby and I don't want to let him go, but I don't know what I'm going to do if he pees on my leg again.

I will post this latest incident in the thread, "Cat Spraying in Wrong Places, What Can I Do", which is in the home and garden forum. Have a nice evening and in case I don't get back to this before Christmas, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Birthday to our king, Jesus Christ!



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/22/2006 10:14:33 PM)

I'm here again, sitting at the pc, posting in CW forums and reading emails. I had a good day today. I did my devotions after my cat woke me at 6am and learned that no matter what sweets or carbs are put in front of me today, I can win over those temptations through Jesus Christ Who strenghthens me. I went to a Christmas party and received a scarf as my gift. I ate too many carbs and didn't get much exercise. I'm hoping for good results when I get on the scale tomorrow, but I know that my carb consumption has been bad this week. Oh, well, it's Christmas. I can go back on my diet on Dec 26.

I also vacuumed my house in preparation for the family gathering on Christmas Eve. I'm looking forward to that time, as we gather to eat food, especially cookies and candy, and open presents. I remember when us kids used to get gifts at the door when we went to my relative's house, so we had a new toy to play with until it was time to open the rest of the gifts. Those were fun times.

I need to do more housework after playing on the pc some more, so I will end this for tonight. Have a good day tomorrow.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/25/2006 7:14:12 AM)

Hello and Merry Christmas, everybody! It is a good morning to praise and thank the Lord for His everlasting mercies and His Gift of His Son, Jesus Christ whose birth we celebrate today!

I am up early today, partly due to my own inability to sleep because of my own excitement for Christmas. Also, my cat keeps jumping on and off my bed. As I was trying to make Christmas cards for my family at 3 am, my sweet feline was trying to open MY packages! Since he gets a stocking filled with cat toys every Christmas, he is very excited and can hardly wait for it.

I'm going to try not to eat too many candies and cookies today. From the shape of some of the packages under the tree, I surmise that I'm getting some new clothes. I don't want to gain weight and be unable to wear them. I ate about 5 cookies and about 5 pieces of candy last night, including 4 pieces of sugar-free candy. That's not good. I need to cut back today, because I'm going back on my low carb eating plan tomorrow.

Well, that's all I have for today. I pray that all of you have a Merry Christmas and remember that:

Jesus is the Reason for the Season!



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/27/2006 6:55:49 PM)

Another sunny day and I'm doing fine. I'm back at the pc and typing away the day. [:)]

I'm having better success with overcoming temptations to eat carbs and sweets. Yesterday, we had company over and the cookies were on the table within easy reach, and except for a little piece of a broken cookie, I managed to resist them all. I just had a few pieces of sugar-free candy instead. Today I managed to eat just a few bites of pasta and a piece of a broken cookie. I'm learning to develop the fruit of self-control in my life and I pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to enable me to develop this trait and resist temptation.

My spiritual life seems dry right now. I don't know what's wrong with me, but I cannot seem to get excited about the Gospel or about maintaining a consistent prayer life and Bible reading schedule. I have trouble waking up in the morning with His praise on my lips and in my mind. I'm also having difficulty meditating on and memorizing God's Word. I don't know if I've lost my first love of God, or if He has moved away from me, but sometimes I wonder if I'm really saved since I don't feel Him close to me anymore. I know that I am saved, because no matter what I do, if I sin, and repent of it, God will forgive me and nothing will snatch me out of His hand. I also know that since I came to Jesus, He "will be no means cast me out." (John 6:37) I couldn't find the verse for the next-to-last sentence, but I know it's in God's Word, in the Gospels.

Well, this is all I have for today. I pray that you have a great day and that God will bless you.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/28/2006 11:36:52 PM)

This is another good day for me. I did well on eating low carbs, though I bought a package of mini cookies out of the vending machine at where I was at. I ate 13-14 of the cookies, then threw the rest away. I walked around the building at another place I was at today, so I got my exercise in for the day. That felt good.

Today in my devotions, I learned from 1 John 2:1-2 that God's love and acceptance of me is unconditional. No matter what I do or fail to do, God still loves me. I got this from the devotional "Daily in Christ" by Neil T Anderson, who often speaks about obtaining freedom in Christ. In the other devotional, titled "On the Right Note" from KLOVE radio, I learned that I need to soak my mind and myself into God's Word so that I can connect with the Holy Spirit and rid bad things out of my mind and life. I found these things to be encouraging and I had a good start to my day. I also read God's Word later, in which I learned in Psalm 73:23-24, that He "holds me by my right hand" and "guides me with His counsel" and will "receive me to glory." In verse 28, I found out that "It is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God,that I may declare all His works." These verses are from the NKJV with minor variations for context. These verses encouraged me to remember that He loves me and will always stand by me no matter what happens.

This is all I have for today. Feel free to send me a PM regarding anything I post in this blog. Have a good day and may God richly bless you.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (12/29/2006 10:14:12 PM)

I'm having a good time tonight. I was playing a game online with my cousin and I won! She usually beats me in this game, so I feel good about it.

My diet was a disaster today. I ate four cookies after having a high carb breakfast and lunch, battered fish fillets with dinner and low carb ice cream with sugar-free chocolate syrup on it for dessert. I'm afraid to get on the scale tomorrow, but I need to do it so I can see how much damage I did during the past week, so I can make changes in my eating habits. I know what I need to do, I just need to do it.

In my devotions today, I learned that God expects me to trust in Him for the resources necessary to fulfill the dreams he puts in my head. I can do all things through Christ Who strenghthens me; I just need to believe that and trust in Him to accomplish them. I just need to stop being afraid to try new things and go do them, knowing that even if I fail, God will hold me up to His shoulder and comfort me and allow me to try again.

I also learned that I'm responsible for my thought life by submitting to God and not giving in to my fleshly desires of overeating, lazyness, etc. I need to ask God to fill me with His Holy Spirit so that I can acomplish His will for my life without the distraction of dwelling on past mistakes. I pray that I can do this today.

I will be back here tomorrow or Sunday, depending on what housework I get done first. See you then.

In Him Who gives us what we need when we ask Him



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (1/1/2007 12:54:28 AM)

Happy New Year Everybody!

This is a day of celebration for us as we say goodbye to 2006 and welcome in 2007. I decided to start this New Year off by coming here and posting to my blog. As I write this, I'm listening to the wonderful Christian music on my favorite station KLOVE and thinking about what God has shown me in His Word and devotionals the last couple of days.

One of the things He showed me is that I need to let the past be in the past and stop thinking about it all the time. Instead, I need to renew my mind in His Word and focus on this present moment. I tend to dwell on my past mistakes a lot and I need to stop doing this if I want to grow in faith and my walk with Him.

He also showed me that since I'm His child, the devil has no claim on me and I need to resist him in Christ's name. According to 1 John 5:18, the devil cannot touch me and I need to believe this and stop letting him have victory in my life. I need to give Jesus the victory, lean on Him and believe His promises to never let anything snatch me out of his hand.

Well, this is all I have for tonight. Remember to thank God for His blessings this New Years Day!



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (1/2/2007 8:55:15 AM)

Hello again. I'm back today with more encouraging words and updates about myself.

I'm doing well this morning, despite the fact that my cat decided that 5:45 AM was a good time for me to get up and feed him. He is such a lovable ball of fur, I sometimes wonder what life would be like if I was a cat. Fortunately, God doesn't allow us to come back as some animal after we die, otherwise, who knows which one we might end up as.

In my devotions today, I learned several things. I learned that God cares about me more than the birds and flowers, so I need to live responsibly today and trust Him for tomorrow. I also learned that I need to prioritize my time more often by saying no, walking in God's Holy Spirit and not procrastinating. Upon reviewing the verse which God showed me a few days ago, I realized that I have been procrastinating in obeying Him in regards to my tithe, so I think that the verse quoted in today's devotional applies to me. It was James 4:17 CEV, which says: "If you don't do what you know is right, you have sinned." I believe this applies to me and anyone else who is hestitent to trust and obey God in certain areas of their lives.

Now that I'm up, if it's God's will, I plan to go to my support group meeting, study God's Word, do some housework and write something. It will be a busy day, so I will not be on the computer as long as I usually am.

Until next time, remember that God loves you and He wants you to trust in Him for everything. Praise Him for His everlasting love today!



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (1/2/2007 10:39:33 PM)

Good evening, everybody! How was your day? Mine was fine. I went to my support group meeting where I heard an interesting phrase: "Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery, so we have today, which is why it is called the PRESENT. I thought that summed up what I need to think about the next time I'm tempted to dwell on the past or worry about the future, neither of which I can control. The past is past, I cannot change it, so I need to learn from it and move on. I have no control over what will happen in the future, so I can only trust God to guide me in the decisions I make today that could affect it and protect me when I make wrong ones.

Due to certain circumstances which are about to happen in my life, I'm probably going to have to limit my postings here to just a few days a week for a while. It'll be hard to concentrate on this blog with so many other activities and things needing to be done. I hope that I can continue my daily postings here, but don't be alarmed if you don't see a new posting for a few days. I will post as often as I can, as long as it's in God's will for me to do so.

Well, I pray that you all have a good evening and I'll see you here tomorrow.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (1/3/2007 6:04:12 PM)

Here I am again, having a wonderful day and enjoying the sunshine. I started my day with the Lord and here's what I believe that He wanted me to focus on today. I learned that Godly goals can be blocked by me, whereas Godly desires can be blocked by other people or circumstances. I also learned that I need to live the next 24 hours today as if I'll have to stand before God tomorrow to give account of my time, because that will happen someday. I never gave it much thought, that what I do today would have an impact on tomorrow, but it does give me an uneasy feeling sometimes. I read a book about heavenly rewards and it said about the same thing, so I need to prioritize my time to include more of God and less of myself in each day.

As for me personally, I'm doing fine. I'm doing my "favorite" activity, housework [:'(], and preparing for company, while listening to KLOVE. It is my favorite station, along with the local Christian station. My cat is a little nuisance sometimes, but I sure do love him! [:D] He is sleeping right now, letting me have some peace until his dinnertime, when he'll be "singing" for his supper.

Well, this is all I have for today. I'll try to come here tomorrow, unless Jesus returns first or other circumstances prevent me from doing so. Have a great evening and remember to stay focused on Jesus, our Big Brother Who provided the way of salvation for all of us who believe in Him.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (1/4/2007 10:44:08 PM)

It's another nice evening here and I'm doing okay. I stayed on my diet for the most part and drank more water. I didn't do my devotions, so I don't have any new inspiring tidbits to pass along today. I'm listening to KLOVE and was watching CSI and ER, while playing online games and posting here. It's difficult to concentrate on my writing when I'm listening to more than one thing, so I only like to have KLOVE on, if anything at all.

Tomorrow, I plan to get up early and do my devotions, followed by more housecleaning, writing and reading. I hope to learn something new from God tonight as I read His word.

This is all I have for tonight. Until I come here tomorrow, remember to let God's love shine in you.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (1/5/2007 1:15:23 PM)

Well, I'm back again. I'm having a good day so far and I'm praising God today for His mercy and love. He is the only Lord in my life and I love him so much, I want to praise Him continually.

In my devotions this morning I learned several things. First of all, I learned that I need to not depend on other people for my sense of self worth, but walk in faith by believing God's Word. I also learned that since I'm free in Christ, I can tell Satan to leave me alone, because he is a defeated foe and can no longer fool me into believing that I'm no good as a Christian.

The third thing I learned was that I need to stop worrying about tomorrow and stay focused on today, for each day has enough troubles of it's own. Finally, since fear is the opposite of faith, I need to step out in faith and trust God in all circumstances. He won't let me down because I'm His child and He will protect me from the things that I fear most.

I enjoy having devotions in the morning because it gives me a chance to come before God and enjoy being in His presence before starting my day. I'm working on trusting in Him in all areas of my life, but I'm making progress. The most important thing I trust in Him for is my eternal security as a result of His giving me an opportunity to accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior, and my decision to do so. Praise God, I'm His child and nothing can snatch me out of His hand!

Well, I've got to limit my time on the pc today due to baking a cake and doing housework. (again!) Have a nice day and remember to praise Him for His salvation.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (1/7/2007 12:41:11 AM)

I'm having a good evening. I've finally got my Christmas stuff put away. What a relief! I'm listening to a song about taking a leap of faith and diving in on KLOVE right now. It reminds me that I need to trust in God to help me overcome my tendencies to play it safe, and learn to take reasonable risks with Him at my side.

In my devotions today, I learned that I need to accept responsiblity and honestly repent of my sins before receiving God's forgiveness. This gives me something to think about, as I often say "I repent", without giving it a thought. I mean it when I say it, then I do it all over again. I need to ask God to help me overcome these bad habits and walk in His grace if I'm ever going to grow in Him.

Well, this is all I have for today. Have a good day tomorrow and remember that God is merciful and forgiving to those who put their trust in Him.



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (1/7/2007 1:49:41 PM)

It's another sunny day, yet a little chilly and I'm here sharing my thoughts with you all once again. I'm starting out my day with you because I'll be busy the rest of the day doing housework in preparation for company and so I'll only be on here a short time. I hope to get everything done today so that I can enjoy their visit.

Today in my devotionals, I learned several things. I learned that blaming others for my problems won't make them go away; that will just make them worse. I need to be honest with God and let Him help me overcome the things in my life that hinder His will and are not in line with it.

I also learned that even though I can be described as many things, it's who I am in Christ that will help me learn how to live my life. In other words, I need to act in a way that demonstrates how I think about myself. If I think about myself as a no-good Christian who can never get anything right, then I will live as though this were the case. On the other hand, if I believe that I can have victory over sin and temptation, then this will show in my life. I just need to believe that I'm God's child and act in a way that glorifies Him.

Well, I need to get busy in a little while, so I'll end this by encouraging all of you to remind yourselves that since we are children of God, we are His for eternity. Have a good day!



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (1/8/2007 11:30:01 AM)

Today is a sunny day where I live and I'm happy to be up and enjoying it. The weather forecast calles for a lot of wind, so it won't feel like the temperature that it's suppose to get to today. I hope that this day will be a good day, with relatives coming over tonight to play games and socialize.

Today in my devotions I learned that I need to love people at all times, especially when things don't go well for them and they feel like giving up. I also learned that according to 2 Corinthians 5:17, "[I am] a new creature; the old things passed away, behold new things have come." This means that I cannot change the past, but I can be free from it by renouncing the things that happened and forgiving those persons involved. This is a good thing to remember whenever I feel like I'm never going to be able to move forward in life because of my past.

Due to my relatives impending arrival, I need to get busy and get things done, so I will leave you with this thought: No matter what happens, God will always be with you. Just trust in Him to make things right.

Have a beautiful day!



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (1/10/2007 10:33:13 PM)

I'm back again, just spending my evening posting here at CW and listening to KLOVE. The last few few weeks I haven't felt well, so today I saw the doctor. I'm feling better today, yet a little sleepy from the new medication, but at least the symptoms seemed to have lessened somewhat. I hope to get better soon, as I have things I want or have to do and I cannot do them with the way I've been feeling lately. Please pray that God will heal me of this medical problem. Also, please pray for healing of other health concerns and the salvation of my family as well.

Today in my devotions, I learned that I need to stop living in fear. Instead, I need to trust God for the future and depend on Him to carry me through the tough times. I need to start living in faith instead of fear and let Him give me the courage to face the many challenges ahead. I also learned that God lets us have problems in order to change us me into the person He wants me to be, so that in Him I grow. Again, I just need to trust in Him for my future and quit dwelling on the past.

Well, I'm tired tonight, so this is all I have to share. I'll post here again at least one or more days this week depending on what my family and I are doing. Have a good evening and remember that when the chips are down, turn to God, for He is faithful to carry you through the tough times of your life.



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