John did it ,.Mary did it.,...Have YOU ?

Remember being a kid ,telling your parents, My friends did it, how come I can't? That didn't work well with my parents..

But I am here to say...John did it ,Mary did it.. Have YOU?

Luke 1:41.."When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting,the baby leaped inside her..." In the Womb,John jumped for joy..In the presence of His Lord....

Luke 1:47-Mary says.." My spirit rejoices in God my savior." ..( Original word for rejoices meaning to.. exult, Leap for JOY, to show Joy by leaping and skipping, often spoken of rejoicing with song and Dance )

As I read this,.. it struck me, that abortion is killing of a Baby. John Leap in his mother womb, He knew he was in Jesus presence... but I won't go into Abortion

My Little girl, Loves to sing and dance around..She doesn't walk , she skips everywhere, I love to watch her.. My mother said I was the same way.. I do remember making up songs for my mom, She was so sweet to listen to me as if It was the best song, she ever heard...We laugh about it today .. Cause I am NOT a writer, singer nor a dancer.. Watching My little girl dance around with Joy, Brings me JOY.. ( BTW- Her Middle name is JOY).. I thought of How it must have brought God the Father such pleasure when, John leaped for Joy and Mary Leaped for JOY !

I thought about the things I get excited about.. like: Dallas Cowboys football,My son's games, a vacation, My kid's rooms clean ..etc..
I was sad when I realized that many times that I have missed God presence and what He is doing around me cause I am focused on MY stuff.. If Jesus walked in the room,would I Leap for JOY? When He is working in church service but I am focusing on music too loud? or who is there? What are they wearing? When He is working and answering prayers for others, do I Leap for JOY?

Mary Leaped for Joy, that God ,whom she Heard about through His word ,Would choose her, to carry out His plan.
This same God, chose me, to Know Him and serve Him...My prayer is that I too will Leap for JOY and NEVER ,EVER ,Get Over IT!!!

Great exercise.. Leaping for JOY!!!

To Question or NOT to Question... This is the Question?

Have you ever questioned God? Why me? What are you doing? Can you changed this person?

As a child ,I Questioned everything, Not always a good thing to do, I might add. But it has followed me into adulthood..( My poor Husband) I want to know the "Why's" of what you are doing..
As I was reading "Jesus" , in Luke 1:34-38.. I really enjoyed the question Mary ask..in verse 34- "How can this be, since I have not been imitate with a man?"...Great question... But as always God has answer...vs.35.-The HOLY Spirit shall come upon you....The Power of God shall overshadow you...

On New Years day,God impressed on me, "John 3:30 -He must increase,I must decrease." and how I should live out this verse for this year. So I ask God how can I do this?( How can this be?), Cause He knows this is not natural for me, I am selfish,I like my comfort,I like me! But He is so Loving...This morning,He spoke to me through His word and said,Lisa, My child...My spirit is upon You,(invading,resting upon and operating in you) You are mine!!..Allow me to do it.. cause You can't...

In verse 34,Mary said- I am your servant and be unto me according to your will..
WOW!!! How could she say this? ( there I go again with questions)...

I must admit.. because of my selfishness, I have missed out on a lot of God moments of "How can this be".. Mary could ask the question and She could also accepted the Answer...because in verse 45..She believed that God would do what He said ... She didn't miss out on the wonderful Blessing He had for her because She believed God!!!

Lord knows, that I can, ask the questions.... The question is..Can I accept the answer? OUCH!!!
I can, if I believe God!!!

My prayer is that..I will surrender to the Spirit , as He invades every area of my Life and I would believe,Not just in God but believe God! He does what He said He will do.. Yeah God! Phil. 1:6 He said "He who began a good work in you will continue it until the day of Jesus Christ!"

Be unto me, According to YOUR WILL ,Oh LORD!

Is it really MY Bible ? If so.. then how am I living?

This morning I was reading and came across this and wanted to share it with ya...

This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught the word of God. I boldly confess my mind is alert, my heart is receptive; Ill never be the same. In Jesus name, God bless you- by Joel O

Below is from James MacDonald:

We need God’s Word in our hearts, minds, and lives every day. Why? Here’s a resource that I have shared with our church family. I hope it’s helpful to you as we start 2010.

This is my Bible.

I am who it says I am. Matthew 5:16
I can do what it says I can do. Philippians 4:13
I am going where it says I will go. John 14:3

God’s Word is milk for my soul. 1 Peter 2:2
God’s Word is seed for my faith. Luke 8:11
God’s Word is light for my path. Psalm 119:105
God’s Word is power for my victory. Hebrews 4:12
God’s Word is freedom for my life. John 8:32

When I read God’s Word it brings me joy. Jeremiah 15:16
When I study God’s Word, it keeps me from shame. 2 Timothy 2:15
When I memorize God’s Word, it purifies my heart. Psalm 119:11
When I quote God’s Word, it defeats my enemies. Ephesians 6:10, 17
When I meditate on God’s Word, it brings me success. Joshua 1:8
When I abide in God’s Word, it gives me confidence. John 15:7



Reminding me that He is the VINE and I am the branch..ABIDE IN HIM!!!!