BIAY Days 15-21

Tomorrow: Genesis 32-34 & Psalm 13

Day 16: Gen. 35-38 & Ps. 14

Day 17: Gen. 39-41 & Ps. 15

Day 18: Gen. 42-44 & Ps. 16

Day 19: Gen. 45-47 & Ps. 17

Day 20: Gen. 48-50 & Ps. 18

Day 21: Reflection Day/Make-up Day

Coming up this week: Jacob and Esau meet thru the end of Genesis!  So next week we'll be starting a new book of the Bible!  I'll give you one hint: It's a Gospel...

Au Revoir...Until next time.
Many Blessings!  =)
Tiffani


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We Give Thanks!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

My prayer is that on this Thanksgiving day, we are reminded of the abundant blessings the Lord has provided us with!!

I pray that the Lord will give us opportunities to talk about Him, while we are with family and/or friends who might not be believers yet!!

I also pray that our time will be blessed with wonderful fellowship & praise to our Abba Father!!

There are so many verses that I wanted to write down about "thanksgiving," but here are my top four:

"Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms."

~ Psalm 95:2

"Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name." ~ Psalm 100:4

^"6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, ⁷ rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it^[ with thanksgiving." ~ Colossians 2:6-7

 

^"2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; ³ meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of..." ~ Colossians 4:2-3

Au Revoir...Until next time.

Many Blessings!  =)

Tiffani

P.S.  I would LOVE to hear how you all celebrated Thanksgiving, so feel free to comment away!

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BIAY Days 8-14

Yay!!  We've made it through week 1!  =)

Tomorrow: Genesis 18-19 Psalm 7

Day 9: Gen. 20-22 & Ps. 8

Day 10: Gen. 23-24 & Ps. 9

Day 11: Gen. 25-26 & Ps. 10

Day 12: Gen. 27-28 & Ps. 11

Day 13: Gen. 29-31 & Ps. 12

(This day is a little longer...but I wanted to keep certain events together.  Feel free to use the reflection day at the end of the week to catch up if necessary).

Day 14: Reflection Day/Make-up Day

This week we're going to be looking at Abraham's intercession for Sodom through Laban's covenant with Jacob.

Au Revoir...Until next time.
Many Blessings!  =)
Tiffani


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Apple Cider Evening...

Last night at church I was talking to a girl and she commented on the weather.  She said, "I'm so glad the cold weather is coming back."  Then she smiled real big and waited for me (I suppose) to agree.

Now after growing up for 15 yrs. of my life in the desert area of Southern California, I'm not really a big fan of the cold.  But I smiled and nodded sideways, remarking that I could do without the rain that we've started having.

Well, at this very moment I am sitting on my bed with a warm (not quite steaming) mug of apple cider next to me.  I have my favorite duster jacket and sweat pants on and I'm feeling very...very content. 

My Anya (a name I like to call my mommy) and I "share a brain" sometimes.  For example last week my Anya and I were grocery shopping and I picked up two sample cups of apple cider.  After sipping happily (and burning the tip of tongue, not so happily) I told my mom that we should buy some cider.  She told me that when she was here a couple days before she had thought the same thing and already had.  =)

Then this afternoon, I walked into the room where my mom was and told her that I think we should have apple cider tonight.  She looked at me. with her head tilted to the left and asked me if I had been downstairs lately.  I said "no".  She told me that she had just taken the cider out of the pantry, because she had been thinking the same thing.  =)

So, like I said...we "share a brain".  =P

I love the posts that Melanie from Forever His Servant writes, about having hot cocoa with her Nana, or sipping steaming tea while writing her posts (well, to clarify, I love all her posts...I just love these especially.  I feel like I'm there with her; a mug in my (most likely freezing) hands as well).  I'm guessing its pretty cold where you are Melanie.  =)

So here I am finally feeling like I can start doing the same.  It's been dropping into the 40's where I live at nights  (which is cold).  So I put my flannel sheets on last week.  (Which is pretty dangerous, because I'm already the "queen of the snooze button," maybe the "princess" by now (I've been working on my "problem") and the flannels aren't really helping in the getting-out-of-bed department).

I thought I would make a list of all the reasons I like the cold weather...  I'm not really sure how long its going to be...  *giggle* *giggle*

~I love being able to wear cozy sweatshirts~

~I love sipping hot apple cider or hot cocoa~

~I love hearing the heater come on in the morning.  It lulls me back to sleep~

~I love feeling the softness of flannel sheets~

~I love the holidays that go with cold weather, because I get to see family~

~I love feeling snuggly in cozy jammie pants~

~I love when my kitty Wiggles gets cold enough to sleep on my bed all night~

~I love any excuse to wear a cute hat~

~I love the aroma of crisp, clear air...as long as I am warm~

Wow, that was longer than I thought.  So I guess I have to admit that I like the cold weather...  I like it as long as I'm still warm.  =)

Au Revoir...Until next time.

Many Blessings!  =)

Tiffani

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BIAY Days 1-7

I really excited!  No, I'm serious...I'm SUPER excited!  Did I mention I'm excited?

Here are days 1-7:

Tomorrow: Genesis 1-2 & Psalm 1

Day 2: Gen. 3-5 & Ps. 2

Day 3: Gen. 6-9 & Ps. 3

Day 4: Gen. 10-11 & Ps. 4

Day 5: Gen. 12-14 & Ps. 5

Day 6: Gen. 15-17 & Ps. 6

Day 7: You Choose

(This can either be a reflection day, where you re-read a chapter or section that the Lord is prompting you to.  OR maybe you missed a day during the week, this can be a time for catching up.  OR maybe your so interested in something you were reading that you might want to read ahead.  I'm not going to interfere with God's plan for you, so this is a day to do whatever He leads you to.)

 

This week we'll be going from Creation through God's covenant with the newly named Abraham.  Plus reading some amazing Psalms (but I suppose they are all amazing  =) )

Please feel free to comment on anything the Lord reveals to you during the week!  I would love, love, LOVE to hear the epiphanies.  I'm sure I will be sharing some of my "a-Tiffani's" (as my sweet friend Cassie calls them <3 ) with you.  =)

Au Revoir...Until next time.
Many Blessings!  =)
Tiffani

Will You Join Me?

Am I going to do it?  Yes, I am!  When I am I going to start?  On Sunday!  Will you join me? 

I am going to to start reading the Bible in a year.  When I was about 10 yrs old my mom and I went through the whole Bible chronologically.  But I'm very sad to say I haven't done it since... 

I always seem to get stuck in the Gospels, the Psalms, Proverbs, Romans, Galatians, Revelation...  BUT, I know how important the whole Bible is...so am going to change that!

So, why am I starting on Sunday & not today?  Because, I wanted to invite all of you to join me...and I thought I'd give you a day to decide.  I will be posting this weeks reading tomorrow, so be looking!  =)

This is how its going to work...  Every Saturday I'll be posting next weeks reading.  That way we can all stay accountable to each other & focus on just the next week, instead of thinking, oh my!  A year is sooooo long.  =P  We will be reading the Bible in a unique way.  We'll be reading 2 books at a time.  Either a New Testament book with an Old.  Or an Old Testament book with Psalms. 

I was going to read it chronologically again, but I thought this would spice things up a bit.  And give us good breaks between some of the "slower" books.

It's my prayer that along the way you will be posting (if you have a blog) or commenting on mine (or even better, both) about the amazing things God reveals to you!

I am super excited (if you couldn't already tell).  I know that the Lord's hand is upon us all.

Dear Precious Heavenly Father,

We come before Your throne of grace & ask that you give us the perseverance to read through the whole of Your Word!  I ask that you bless each of us who are going to be embarking on this incredible journey.  I pray Lord, that You would reveal to us, those things that You know we most need to hear right now Lord. 

Abba Father, I am so excited & I pray that You would ignite us all even more as we get into Your Word.  That You would allow us that time of quietness with You, so that we can listen more closely to what You are saying.

I ask this all in Your Son, Jesus' name. 

Amen!

Au Revoir...Until next time.
Many Blessings!  =)
Tiffani


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Our Provider!

Jehovah Jireh, my Provider

His grace is sufficient for me, for me

Jehovah Jireh, my Provider

His grace is sufficient for me, for me

My God shall supply all my needs

According to His riches in glory

He will give His angels, charge over me

Jehovah Jireh cares for me, for me, for me

Jehovah Jireh cares for me

Jehovah Jireh

(Jehovah Jireh is Hebrew.  Translated it literally means The Lord Who Sees or The Lord Who Sees To It.  It means He is our Provider.)



My parents & I just recently watched the movie Evan Almighty. 
(Please note: I am not trying to make a recommendation.  It is always best to review a movie before watching it, especially when younger siblings are around.  I will say that it is one of the very few movies that is not labeled as "Christian" & that has come out into the theaters; scripture is quoted & not misused, God is portrayed as Someone who can call us to certain actions, we can speak with & have a personal relationship with, is there for us, & sees the 'bigger picture'.)

And one of the dialogues that really hit me was the following:

God: Let me ask you something.  If someone prays for patience, do you think God gives them patience?  Or does He give them the opportunity to be patient? 
If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage?  Or does He give him opportunities to be courageous? 
If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings?  Or does He give them opportunities to love each other?

That really got me thinking...  God knows exactly what we need & what is best for us.  It makes sense that when we pray for patience, it just seems like more situations pop up when we need patience. 

"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." ~ Philippians 4:19

Sure it would be a lot easier if God just 'zapped' us with whatever qualities we asked Him to grow us in...  But we wouldn't learn anything.  We wouldn't learn patience or perseverance, self-control, faith, trust etc...

"Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls." ~ Hebrews 12:1-3

I pray that we are all abundantly blessed this week, with opportunities of all kinds.  Those to practice our Fruit of the Spirit.  And also time to spend at His feet.  Talking with & worshiping Him who loves us enough to be our Jehovah Jireh; our Provider.

Au Revoir...Until next time.
Many Blessings!  =)
Tiffani



35 Posts!

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted you all to share my joy!  I have officially made it to 35 posts on my blog!  (Not including this one.)

Now I know you might be thinking, 35?  She's getting excited over...35 posts??
Yes, I am!  Sometimes its the little things in life that give us some of the most joy!  =)  I have never been able to keep a blog going this long...my last blog is stalled at 31...

So I just wanted to say thank you to all of you who read my blog!  You are a blessing to me & I'm praying for you!

Au Revoir...Until next time!
Many Blessings!  =)
Tiffani

Check Out My Guest Post ~ Under His Cover

Hey Everyone,

I wrote a guest post for Sierra's Purity Week at HisHandmaiden.com.  It's called Under His Cover. 

Its something that has really been placed on my heart, so I hope it blesses you!  Please read it; I would love to hear your thoughts!  =)

I also encourage you to keep reading Sierra's blog...it is Purity Week so there are some great posts coming up!

Au Revoir...Until next time.
Many Blessings!  =)
Tiffani

Happy November!

Happy November 2nd everyone!

May the Lord bless you abundantly this month!

May we be full of praise & thanksgiving, with our hearts yearning evermore for Him who created us!

Au Revoir...Until next time. 
Many Blessings!  =)
Tiffani



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You Are My All In All ~ Part 1

You are my strength when I am weak

You Are My All In All ~ Nichole Nordeman

I'm not sure if you remember my post about my wanting to do a 'series' of sorts based on Nichole Nordeman's song You Are My All In All.  It was a while ago...so here's the link in case you forgot or never saw it.

I haven't even thinking about the series lately, but a couple days ago my something happened to me (well, quite a few events happened) and when I started praying this song popped into my head again, and I began to understand the first verse even more.

So...last week was really busy for me. 

Trust me! 

It was busy, stressful, & most of the activities kept me from studying what I needed to for my next CollegePlus! coaching call.

I won't bore you with my entire schedule.  I will get to the point.  =)

 My point is that the only time I felt tired was the end of the last day, when I knew that was finished with certain commitments.  And knew that the next day I would be able to devote entirely to my studies.

I literally drove home from work on Friday (I had stopped at In N'

 Out on the way home, because I felt like I deserved it after my hard week  =P), took one step inside the house and felt like I could've collapsed if I had been next to something soft.  It was the first time I had felt the slightest bit fatigued since those commitments came up. 

I kicked off my shoes, grabbed a plate and went up to my room after saying hello to my parents.  They were on a date (yes, at home =) ) so they had no problem with me shutting myself in my room.

I ended up asleep by 9PM that night...which is early for me, because by the time I get in bed, pray, then finally fall asleep, its usually around 11, 11:30PM.

During that prayer time, (which I'm ashamed to say was probably cut short because I fell asleep,) was when Nichole Nordeman's song popped into my head.

I realized that my merciful Abba Father had given me the strength, energy, endurance & motivation to get me through the week.  And now He was graciously allowing me to be so tired that I would be sure to catch up on the rest that I'm sure I jipped myself of.

What really hit me was the thought that He had given me enough energy to drive home safely (even though it would've made sense for me to feel relaxed knowing that my hard week was over) & walk up the rather large step to the door into the house before the feeling of fatigue overtook me.

There was no way I could've made it through that week on my own.  There were times when I wanted to cry (and come to think of it, actually did), scream with frustration, just walk away, but He kept reminding me that He was with me.  That there were other people right at that very second who would much rather be in my shoes, than in their own trials.

That the sacrifices I was forced to make regarding my studies was still nothing compared to the greatest sacrifice that my Savior made for me. 

I got a very real experience of His strength last week.  Because I realized that He not only has the power to give me strength, He also has the power to allow weakness & fatigue to come over me, when it is necessary for me to rest.

I will probably dig deeper with a word study on "Strength."  I just really felt the need to share this (in my mind) amazing example of His hand in my life. 

It always amazes me when He reveals Himself to me like this.  It always feels like the first time...He is unchangeable, but never predictable!

I pray that He reveals Himself to you greatly in some way this week!  In a way that makes you stop & marvel at His amazing power.

Au Revoir...Until next time.

Many Blessings!  =)

Tiffani

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