Utmost For His Highest...

My Utmost For His Highest...


Most days just come to us wrapped in either sunshine or clouds.
~Each day has potential to live out His perfect will~

The contrast, seems to be light and dark...

We are pilgrims and we are on a journey to a far away land.
But, this journey usually takes place within a boundary that He
has placed you in!

I have learned most my lessons of biblical womanhood right within
my very home and church family.

We have been set in a certain place for a season and we also have been called out.
This seems to be the ebb and flow!
When we can adjust to these things we grow.

Truth is not always so easy to find...

We always think that the Bereans were special because they were
always seeming to be very religious;
They spent their time in nothing else but either to tell or to hear
some new thing.
Acts 17:19-34

Stay in the Word
Study to show yourself approved
Stay and sit at the Lord's feet...

I have been cleaning out around here;
Paperwork
Books that are not approved;
Have been written with a tilt or an open false belief.

My first calling is to keep myself set apart
The narrow path is just that
~Narrow~
Yet, we can find unity in many things;
We must do all things in love and allow others to grow
 and to change as the Spirit leads them!

We are asked in the scriptures to check ourselves to
"To see that we are in the faith"

Why, because as the hymn states
Lord, I know that I am prone to wander...

My home and marriage is the most important mission fields,
Yet, we can reach out to one another as the Lord leads.
Encourage a woman today, that she is doing a powerful work
Training, teaching and being a Godly example, in her very home.

I hope to start doing some ribbon embroidering soon.
I have to go and pick up a needle with a large eye to thread
The ribbon into it. I have never done this, but I hope to give it a whirl.

Have you started any new projects to keep you busy at home?
(Well, that sounded silly, like any one of us have a spare moment)

Blessings to all of you!

More - More - More...

 

Home Life...

Some may think that there is an exciting world out there;

And there just may be that very thing;

But I always thought there was something wrong with me.

Because I never had that!

I never had great dreams of traveling or doing a ton of

 Adrenaline producing activities...

I have been thinking a lot about the scripture that says;

But we urge you brethren,

That you increase more and more;

That YOU also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business,

and to work with own hands, as we commanded you.

that you may walk properly toward those who are on the outside,

And that you may lack nothing.

1 Thessalonians 4:10-12

"Lead a quiet life and work with your hands"

The world seems to be screaming

-More- More- More-

God has a different more- more - more

Will we run with the world?

Everything will cost you something...

Time, Money, Energy

There is such a sweet fulfillment of looking at the work of thy hands!

Yes, they can be simple little things...

A loaf of bread

A sweet scone

A pot of soup

Humble your hearts and draw near to God;

Take pleasure in home and hearth...

~Do not try to be who you are, not dear ones~

More is not always better;

Many have sacrificed their children and marriages for more!

Arise, and take your stand in the very place God has called YOU

Do not allow the more to lure you into the clutches of more.

Many will be deceived, but we can avoid much sorrow

If we would only lead a quiet life and work with our hands

Is It Wise To Be Out After Dark...

Walking After Midnight...

I have been doing a lot of thinking about exactly what being a wise woman might look like;

So I have really been shocked at how many women think nothing,

About being out and about after dark!

In the summer months this is not such a problem as it stays light out 

much later in the evenings.

I do know that I can even start to feel the weirdness in the people

And the business of the stores right after 3:00 pm.

But we have all seen that darkness shrouds much activity that is not proper.

Or necessarily safe!

We as woman do not want to be exposed to these things.

We must use caution and wisdom if we must be out after dark!

Of course, if you are with your husband it is much wiser and safer than being alone.

I would hope if you are not working outside the home;

That you would hardly ever be out after dark.

The later the time the worst, it seems to get...

People drink and drive others do drugs, many are desperate.

Very scary if you ask me...

I think that we must start saying no to certain things that put us out past

either a reasonable time frame or just after dark!

Why risk your personal safety?

Being wise in where you allow yourself to be is just plain wisdom!

A good woman must look to the ways of her home!

And exposing yourself to things that only take place in the dark;

Is just not wise...

Even if you are with a girlfriend, you might think that you are better off;

But why chance it?

Here are some examples that lure us out after dark;

Late Night Grocery Shopping
Walking The Mall

A Woman's Conference

Girls Night Out

Ladies Bible Studies On The Other Side Of Town

Yes, all good things, but is it really worth the possibility of the risks or danger!
But we also cannot live in fear, but using caution is needful!

Peals Of Truth 

This is a series that I will be doing...

How To Make A Bite Size Lasagna Cupcake...

LASAGNA CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS...

1/3 pound ground beef or you can use ground turkey

Salt and pepper to taste...
24 wonton wrappers
1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup pasta sauce

Bake at 375

Spray muffin tin pan with cooking spray

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until nicely browned

Cook your ground beef, add salt and pepper and some garlic salt or fresh garlic

You can use a biscuit cutter to cut wonton wrappers or just leave them more rustic

Now, just layer the wonton wrappers and cheeses and sauce;
(Just like a large pan of lasagna): o)
 (Use about 3 wrappers per cupcake)

Bake until bubbly and browned slightly

Allow to cool and remove with a tiny rubber spatula onto a plate!

Serve with a salad and garlic toast!!

Yummy! Enjoy!

I do hope it is finally a bit cooler so you can enjoy these little tasty lasagna cupcakes!

Have you been making some quick breads to have with your morning coffee?

And it always tastes so good with afternoon tea!

My brother sent me this recipe and it is amazing...

They are great for a leftover snack or a complete meal!

Blessings to you all...

~Happy Fall~

Using The Trusted Blue Book For Preserving....

 

I have used this book for years...
Ball: Blue Book Of Preserving

This is the time of the year when the harvest is drawing near.

 It is time to get all of the produce from your own garden and pull it in.

 This is where we gather it and we're able to put it up and 

Preserve it to use those long winter months that are coming. 

I think that when women take the time to learn to preserve, to put up, to put back, to water bath, to pressure can or to make jams or jelly's even dry fruit is such wisdom. 

This is the time of year you can get many things

 For a very reasonable price peaches and plums and apples are yet to come.

 I want to encourage each of you to have a book that teaches you how to preserve. 

You can even pick these up at your local library and borrow them and even copy and print off some of the pages. There's something so satisfying about a pantry that is full with canned goods and jams and jellies and tomatoes and things that you've either grown yourself or picked up at the local farmers market or even your local store ...

I have also have been buying different fruits and cutting them up and actually freezing them, so later on after the holidays, like such as Thanksgiving or Christmas I'm able to make another batch of jam. I do hope that you can take this time of harvest that is coming very quickly is even upon us and learn to freeze and do something, maybe you have never done in the past even if it's just a small amount of a special fruit or vegetable that your family enjoys.

 I do hope you all have a lovely rest of the Seasons of Harvest.

Blessings to each and everyone of you!

Will You Make Your Boast In The Lord...

His Voice Is Like Many Rushing Waters

May His Word Wash Over You

~I will make my boast in the Lord~

I have had this word just rolling around my head;

And pondering it in my heart...

What can I do

Or

What do I have that is not from the Lord?

Absolutely nothing;

Let me say it again for those that are hard of hearing and seeing

Nothing

Zero

When I feel a proud boast coming on about anything I can feel a check in my spirit!

The flesh always wants to be noticed and set on a pedestal.

If anyone tries to place you upon a pedestal, slide right off it quickly.

If I had been taught in my younger years to not be bragging about

Something I had done, it would have been easier to see the err in my way.

We are always giving children and adults so much affirmation about,

everything and all the time. We now have a very boastful society!

I grieve over conversations that may have even been borderline of

boasting and bragging...

I desire to look and see what the Lord has done.

I know as a Godly woman we want to be wise;

But I think that as we learn humility we do become wise!

I have always loved that scripture's that says;

He does exceedingly, and abundantly

We can do all things IN Christ Jesus

I watched a little video on how others were calling themselves Christians;

There was one big problem; 

They talked about everything they embraced...

We just may be mocking the Lord, dear ones

Can I do just anything that I want to do with my life?

I bow to know one my flesh screams...

We cannot embrace all that is coming down the river***

I need to warn all those that are playing in the waters

(Beware a TOXIC spill that has just been released)

We are being set apart and the Christian is now under fire;

And the safest place to be is in His Word...

~Read the scriptures in context~

God has given us everything;

Yet, we will one day make account of how we used it!

Did I boast in my own self and strength!

Did I do it my way and not His?

Please may we give God the Glory in all we do!

Boast about who He Is and what He has done for us

God loves it when we know He alone is in charge and is the giver of life...

This boasting is not always even in an audible voice;

But a giving thanks in our hearts to Him alone...

I heard a woman tell how she had put many of her valuables in a big trunk;

So if the fire was coming her way she would load this trunk first in her truck.

She gave God the thanks that she came away with her life and a few valuables.

There is always danger in our world;

But do not make a boast of oneself.

As we can see of just how quickly things can change.

And it can happen to any one of us!

Boasting will hurt you

Boasting will hurt others

Boasting in any thing or any one is wrong!

Just for the record if someone is speaking highly of you that is another thing.

I do hope all you are doing well.

Let me know if I can pray for any of you this week!

Why The Little Things Matter...

The Little Things

Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much
And whosoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
Luke 16:10

It is in the little things that make life precious and sweet!

Tiny is huge when it is looked upon as a portion as onto the Lord...

Itsy Bitsy is a joy when it is appreciated...

What do you do with the little portions of time and energy you are given?
What do you use the monies that are given you each week?
What do you do with your spare moments in your day?

I love little kisses
I love the little buttons on baby clothing
I love little muffins
I love the little notes that come in the mail
I love little notebooks
I love bookmarks
I love little tiny roses
I love soft voices and giggles in the night

May I give the little things as much attention as the big things in my life!

Can I be faithful in the portion that has been given to me?

Will I love my Husband above myself?
Will I grow old with grace and beauty?
Will I esteem others above myself?
Will I be a true friend to those ladies God has given me?
Will I give honor where honor is due?
Will I be honest in my daily dealings?

"May I not fudge on the truth
May, I not allow a slip of my tongue
May, I not neglect good habits
May, I not have covetness in my heart towards anyone"

These are all little things in themselves;
But in the Lords eyes, they are what show Him that we can be trusted!

It's in the small matters of everyday life that the true witness
Of Christ in us is lived out!

When I think that this little blog does not matter;
I am reminded that it is for His glory!

Little words of wisdom can help change the course of ones thinking!
Little changes can bring restoration back into a marriage.
Little changes can change your life in a big way...

My Circle Of Trust...

The Circle Of Trust

Who likes to feel safe?

Why that is really a silly question;

But I will take the liberty to say a few things concerning this matter!

Trust is an invisible element in a way;

But trust is very real and comes in many different forms of action and response's.

We have all been wounded over this thing called trust.

Trust is something that once it is broken becomes very hard to repair.

We have heard and seen or experienced where it is never restored!

As I have gotten older and maybe a bit wiser my circle has gotten smaller.

I guess I would of thought that it would of gotten larger.

NOT

I am not a suspicious person by nature, but discerning would better describe what

I feel and see when it comes to my fellow persons of acquaintance.

Evil does seem to abound in our culture today,

But this trust is not what seems to be forsaken in that way.

But rather within the marriages and friendships.

These relationships are the very core of a healthy nucleus of society.

Who can we trust?

Well the best answer I can give is this,

 Only those that can past the test of time and seasons and longevity.

When we are hurt by words and actions from the very ones we believe,

Have our backs and our hearts.

I am not speaking from my own personal situation here,

But rather from so many I have watched in their home life and the church.

Many in their own families...

I would rather have just a few people in my circle of trust;

Then so many that could cause pain and sorrow.

The only real safe place is under the Lords protection...

But please be watchful and keep an eye open when in a new environment!

When meeting new people!

Well, I know there are still some wonderful God fearing people to meet!

So I look for the Lord to put them in my path or life.

But I do feel that so many have the means or the desire to live

a dual life...

The word warns us that we will know them by their fruit,

But at times I feel like how could we be so duped?

I believe in all that is good and kind;

But I have been told too many things that make me think;

I better keep my discernment on a high setting...

~May each of you find comfort and trust in those in your own lives~

~Pray for those to keep themselves honest and true~

~It is so important to practice self discipline~