(Source: spiritualinspiration, via knitted-dreams)

Yesterday I bought a Whirpool Washer and Dryer Large Capacity set for a meager $250.  It was nothing short of God’s blessing during this difficult few months.  I rented a truck at 1pm, picked up the set, brought it into the house with the help of my megastrong minions, and today I’m doing laundry!  It sounds so mundane, and simple - but the faith impact in my life is HUGE. The Lord my God answers every size need in my often complicated, challenging, silly and wonderfully human, faulty life. 

So I share with you my praise and thankfulness because my cup overflows and it is not my doing, nor what I deserve. Thank you Papa God :) 

spiritualinspiration: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13, NIV) Have you ever thought about the fact that a reward is put into place before anyone ever claims it? Right now, there are rewards for certain fugitives on the loose. That money is already in a fund just waiting for someone to step up and claim it. All a person has to do is find the fugitive, and the money will be released. In the same way, God has a reward that has already been set in place for you and me, too. It’s just waiting to be released. But, there are conditions to that reward as well. God says, “If you will just seek Me, I will give you the reward. If you will just make an effort to please Me, if you will just get up in the morning and thank Me, if you will just read the scripture, I’ll pour out My blessing.” You may not understand it all, but God says, “That’s okay. I will give you the reward because your heart is in the right place, and you are making the effort.”

spiritualinspiration:

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13, NIV)

Have you ever thought about the fact that a reward is put into place before anyone ever claims it? Right now, there are rewards for certain fugitives on the loose. That money is already in a fund just waiting for someone to step up and claim it. All a person has to do is find the fugitive, and the money will be released.

In the same way, God has a reward that has already been set in place for you and me, too. It’s just waiting to be released. But, there are conditions to that reward as well. God says, “If you will just seek Me, I will give you the reward. If you will just make an effort to please Me, if you will just get up in the morning and thank Me, if you will just read the scripture, I’ll pour out My blessing.” You may not understand it all, but God says, “That’s okay. I will give you the reward because your heart is in the right place, and you are making the effort.”

(via weliveforjesus)

Papa-God, You are ALWAYS worthy of praise. Today I thank you Lord, and I want to share my gratitude with everyone I can reach- because You have done GREAT THINGS and have provided my needs, guided my footsteps and held me safely in Your plan.  I lift up praise and thanks for the blessings that you have so boldly given me these past few weeks. - I made an impulsive decision to rescue a puppy in need wayyy out in Georgia. You understood the complications that GA holds for me and you carved out the way for success, even in this small endeavor. - I fell in love with the puppy and brought to You my desire to live in a place that would allow him to live with me permanently (instead of fostering him until a forever home presented itself) and you showed me the way. As if the map was highlighted by You I found an apartment that not only welcomes dogs, but is bigger, better amenities, in the area I needed to stay, and in my affordable range. - My current lease was coming to an end and I prayed that my eagerness to move into this new arrangement was from You, not my own impulsive nature. As I sat in the Apt office waiting on their approval or rejection of my application I asked for Your peace and understanding if they rejected me. I needed reassurance that I was not doing this on my own. Not only did You bless me with their approval - but an approval at the lowest deposit rate available!  You provided in abundance, for You know my every detail. - You blessed me with the acceptance of the puppy’s application at the Apt - despite the fact that they (and I) have no idea how large he may grow to be. - The Apt managers warned me that there may not be an apartment available in the style I needed until mid or late December. This meant that I would have to move my things to storage and live with my ex meanwhile. You blessed this option with my ex’s understanding and willingness to use this option… but then a week later You poured more blessing on me when I received a letter saying that an apartment had become available and I could move in December 1st! Lord, only You know and can reach into my stubborn heart. You annihilate my fears and teach me that there is not ever a reason to doubt that You Alone are Able. I come to you Papa God, to quench my thirst, correct my childish wanderings, fill my soul with goodness and lead my life. I praise You Lord because there is not another being that, knowing me, could do any of that and still Love me so completely.  Thank You, Jesus.

Papa-God, You are ALWAYS worthy of praise.

Today I thank you Lord, and I want to share my gratitude with everyone I can reach- because You have done GREAT THINGS and have provided my needs, guided my footsteps and held me safely in Your plan.  I lift up praise and thanks for the blessings that you have so boldly given me these past few weeks.

- I made an impulsive decision to rescue a puppy in need wayyy out in Georgia. You understood the complications that GA holds for me and you carved out the way for success, even in this small endeavor.

- I fell in love with the puppy and brought to You my desire to live in a place that would allow him to live with me permanently (instead of fostering him until a forever home presented itself) and you showed me the way. As if the map was highlighted by You I found an apartment that not only welcomes dogs, but is bigger, better amenities, in the area I needed to stay, and in my affordable range.

- My current lease was coming to an end and I prayed that my eagerness to move into this new arrangement was from You, not my own impulsive nature. As I sat in the Apt office waiting on their approval or rejection of my application I asked for Your peace and understanding if they rejected me. I needed reassurance that I was not doing this on my own. Not only did You bless me with their approval - but an approval at the lowest deposit rate available!  You provided in abundance, for You know my every detail.

- You blessed me with the acceptance of the puppy’s application at the Apt - despite the fact that they (and I) have no idea how large he may grow to be.

- The Apt managers warned me that there may not be an apartment available in the style I needed until mid or late December. This meant that I would have to move my things to storage and live with my ex meanwhile. You blessed this option with my ex’s understanding and willingness to use this option… but then a week later You poured more blessing on me when I received a letter saying that an apartment had become available and I could move in December 1st!

Lord, only You know and can reach into my stubborn heart. You annihilate my fears and teach me that there is not ever a reason to doubt that You Alone are Able. I come to you Papa God, to quench my thirst, correct my childish wanderings, fill my soul with goodness and lead my life. I praise You Lord because there is not another being that, knowing me, could do any of that and still Love me so completely. 

Thank You, Jesus.

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Let The Waters Rise
MIKESCHAIR

Don’t know where to begin
Its like my world’s caving in
And I try but I can’t control my fear
Where do I go from here?

sometimes its so hard to pray
When You feel so far away
But I am willing to go
Where you want me to
God, I trust You

There’s a raging sea
Right in front of me
Wants to pull me in
Bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise
If You want them to
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You

I will swim in the deep
‘Cuz You’ll be next to me
You’re in the eye of the storm
And the calm of the sea
You’re never out of reach

God, You know where I’ve been
You were there with me then
You were faithful before
You’ll be faithful again
I’m holding Your hand

There’s a raging sea
Right in front of me
Wants to pull me in
Bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise
If You want them to
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You

God Your love is enough
You will pull me through
I’m holding onto You
God Your love is enough
I will follow You
I will follow You

Ohhh

There’s a raging sea
Right in front of me
Wants to pull me in
Bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise
If You want them to
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You

Ohhh

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All We Ever Needed
Rush of Fools

A heavy heart I bring, for I am tired Lord
Awaken my lost love for You
Take this heart of stone and warm this bitter cold
Awaken my lost love for You

*chorus*
Let Your children fall down and worship
Fall down and Know You for You are holy
Let your children rise up before You
Rise and adore You for You are holy
You are holy

Remind us who we are when we have wandered far
Awaken our lost love for You
And like the morning star, You chase away the dark
There is no shadow here with You, with You Lord

*chorus*

Just a glimpse of You is all we ever needed
Just a touch from You is all we ever needed
Just a glimpse of You is all we ever needed
It’s all that we are needing now

Jimmy Needham’s “Grace Amazing” - lovin it!

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Hannah’s Baptism! :)  (click the date tag for a smoother viewing)

Our Pastor - Kevin Flannery  (on the left)
Youth Pastor - Brian Sullivan

We recently had the CT River flood over a few times after Hurricane Irene passed over us, leaving it much too quick a current and full of debris; so Baptisms were done at the Conroy’s home here in Windsor Locks.

Windsor Locks Congregational Church

"My beautiful Hannah was Baptized today :)
Thank you Lord for the wonderful, positive sentiment that it gives this day."

- just me