B90, Monday Morning Check-in, Day 67

Wow, I am SO far behind... I am on Day 42. I am TRYING to keep afloat, maybe even catch up. There are moments when I feel like I can TOTALLY do it. And then there are moments when I feel like there is NO WAY.

No matter what, I will finish, I have committed myself to that. I've read more of the Bible than ever before!!! I have been taking my Bible to work lately, when I work at the Service Desk anyway, and instead of reading a book I am doing my Bible reading. It's extra reading time I normally wouldn't get. It's helping a little.

I am hoping to catch up more when my little one goes in for her surgery later this month. Lots of time spent by her bedside at the hospital for nearly a week, and then more recovery time at home before I return to work. It's the tail end of the 90 days, but it may be when I finally catch up. I know I can still do it!

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Reading Challenge Book Reviews February 28, 2010-March 6, 2010

Someday, by Karen Kingsbury: 100+ Books, Support Your Local Library

Karen Kingsbury is rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors. I LOVE her style, just the right about of emotion mixed with Bible verses. I think that is one of the things I like best about her books. She intersperses relevant verses into her books.

This particular book is #3 in a series. Ashley is dealing with the loss of her daughter, Katy and Dayne are making movies in separate countries, and dealing the paparazzi spreading false information about them. But in the end, everyone comes home for Christmas... are they all whole?? You'll have to read it to find out!!! :)


IN PROGRESS:
-Soldier Dead
-The Bible

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B90, Day 41: No Fear

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I will trust in you.

Observation: I think this one is pretty self explanatory.

Application: How can I be afraid if I put my trust in God? So that's what I'll do.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, what a great reminder, I have nothing to be afraid of when I put my trust in you. Help me to remember to leave all my fears in your hands.

Other verses I liked: Psalms 49:15, 55:22, 62:6

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B90, Day 40: I'm Yours God

Scripture: Psalms 25:1

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul;

Observation: He is offering up everything about himself to God.

Application: How great is it to be able to trust our Heavenly Father with everything we have and lift ourselves up to Him?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for always being there I pray I never forget to lift everything to you, because I'd be nothing without you.

Other verses I liked: Psalms 27:1, 28:7, 31:24, 37:4

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B90, Day 39: Keep Me Safe

Scripture: Psalms 16:1

Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge.

Observation: A happy opening, asking the Lord to keep him safe.

Application: What a timely message for me. To trust in God, to take refuge in Him, and know I will be safe.

Prayer: Oh Lord, Keep me and my family safe! In YOU I will take refuge!!

Other verses I liked: Psalms 1:6 6:5, 9:1-2, 18:30, 18:46, 20:6

I'm working to get somewhat caught up by NOT worrying about what people at work think. I read books at work anyway, so I figure why not take my Bible!!

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Thankful Tuesday

Today I am Thankful for:

-My Father in Heaven who reminds me through Scripture of His promises of His Love and Power.
-My WONDERFUL BFF who is always there for me, points out powerful Scriptures to keep my faith strong, and builds me up every day.
-BFF's Husband, who has been a rock for me and a great uncle to my girls.
-My Church Family, for their prayers and comfort.
-My dear chickies, also for their prayers and comfort. :) And just cuz they are the chickies!
-My former MIL, just for being herself. You are a great woman and friend, who has stayed that way despite everything.
-My Bug and Peanut, who are growing bigger and more amazing everyday!!! I love you girls!!!

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B90, Monday Morning Check-in, Day 60

Okay, I am ridiculously far behind, so far behind I am embarrassed to post it. I am on Day 39. OUCH. I am working on it though. I haven't been doing as well catching up as I'd like though. I need to make it a bigger priority. Still though, I am NOT giving up, no matter what. I WILL finish reading the Bible. And I am praying that I will finish ON TIME.

I have posted before about my daughter, Bug, and her ongoing health concerns, and asked you to keep her in your prayers. Once again, I ask you all to please pray for her. She has a surgery date set. March 17th. Please keep her and her doctors in mind when you pray. Thank you!

I DO find the reading encouraging and uplifting, it sheds a bright light on my life, so I am trying hard to get my reading in.

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