"Sistas in Christ" Vol. 3

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Momma Patty, I'm here!
I'm so full from breakfast!

Right now I'm watching a movie about Jeremiah, looks good so far. I'm baking some rev rolls and gonna do a couple loads of laundry in a bit.

How are you doing Sweetness! I hope your feeling well and that you're having a wonderful day!

Love ya!!!

[la.lady]

Diana well my weight is doing pretty good with me eating regularly so I am thankful for that. My stomach is upset today. I think it is due to the meds I am on. I have always had a cast iron stomach until I started taking meds.

It is a beautiful 75 degrees here today and yesterday it was plain hot of 86 degrees.

Henry is playing in the scramble today and enjoying the weather.

I am making ice for when Marvin comes and Henry and him will be catching fish and putting them on ice. I really love doing little things for Henry and to come to think of it, I am missing him today. That must be Love...

Anyway, Darling, have a wonderful Sunday afternoon. Love you and take good care...

[Determinedtolose]

Oh yeah Momma Patty, that is love!!!
That is so sweet that you can still talk about your husband like that!

That's how I hope to be too the longer I'm married. I actually have a pretty good guy too!!

I just told my husband that your's was fishing and how you have a lake in front of your house. He say's "Oh Man!" My husband loves to fish!

Have a wonderful Sunday too!!!

Love Ya Momma Patty!!!!

[la.lady]

Good Morning Sweet, Beautiful, ladies...

Have a very blessed day. Getting out my spring and summer clothes. I just got through putting up a lot of my winter stuff.

Company will start coming in Wednesday. I have bee awake since 3:00 this morning. I just couldn't sleep. I keep thinking about what I need to get done before everyone arrives. Why do I have to be such a planner and I've been called very Meticulous. That fits me to a tee, since I am a stickler for detail...

BBL. Got to get busy again...

[Determinedtolose]

Good Morning Momma Patty!

You sound like me, can't sleep because of what you have to do. I'm the same way and have to plan things and get everything just write. Except I have to arrange the furniture to make sure everyone can sit and that there is room to move.

I'm constantly thinking about what I'm going to do and how. Instead of just relying on the Lord to make sure everything goes good, I just can't rest!

So just trust in the Lord, and He will direct your path and He'll make everything work out for you!!!

Talk to you soon!!!

[la.lady]

Diana thanks. It's just that we have to sleep 13 of us and we only have 7 beds, but we are going to give Marvin and Margaret our bed and we will sleep on the couch. Henry likes it better that way because he likes to get up early and that way he won't be bothering people. Sometimes, Henry gets up around 4 or 5 in the morning...

[Determinedtolose]

Oh my! 13 people, I can see now!!

Well God bless you for giving up your bed for others, that is a sacrfice!
I believing the Lord will work everything out for you!!!!

[la.lady]

Ya, I know it will come altogether.

I put up my winter clothes and got out my spring and summer wear. I am washing them up all day today and I am already pooped.

[Determinedtolose]

I'll come over and help you!!!

We're are you Berta, Tammy, WorldChanger, and Mary!!!!
We miss you!! Momma Patty is going to get bored of me quick!! Just kidding Momma Patty!!!

Hope you all are doing great!! Berta, are you driving with your DH? I can't remember if you said you were going with him. Hmm?! I pray for you both and that the Lord will make a way for you to be together!!!

WorldChanger, I hope you're doing well and that our Lord is blessing you with everything you need!!!

Tammy, I'm praying for you too that everything goes well for you at work and your personal life!!!

Mary, are ya moved in yet!! Praying all will get settled in your home and you can finally rest and relax!!

Love Ya Ladies!!!

[la.lady]

I just got through with one load of my laundry and one in the dryer. I am on a roll girls...

[la.lady]

Oh, and I did Henry's laundry early this morning and folded all his white clothes up and put in his chest-of-drawers. I was going to say that I put them in his drawers, but laughed at myself.

Diana, I would never get tired of you... Never, Never...

[Determinedtolose]

Yes, I don't think Henry could wear it all in his drawers!

[Pcola Girl]

Prov.14
[1] Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
[2] He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
[3] In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
[4] Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
[5] A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
[6] A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
[7] Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
[8] The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
[9] Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
[10] The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
[11] The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
[12] There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
[13] Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
[14] The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
[15] The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
[16] A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
[17] He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
[18] The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
[19] The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
[20] The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
[21] He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
[22] Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
[23] In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
[24] The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
[25] A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
[26] In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
[27] The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
[28] In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
[29] He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
[30] A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
[31] He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
[32] The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
[33] Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
[34] Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
[35] The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

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Prov.15
[1] A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
[2] The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
[3] The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
[4] A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
[5] A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
[6] In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
[7] The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
[8] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
[9] The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
[10] Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
[11] Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
[12] A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
[13] A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
[14] The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
[15] All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
[16] Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
[17] Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
[18] A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
[19] The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
[20] A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
[21] Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
[22] Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.
[23] A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
[24] The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
[25] The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
[26] The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
[27] He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
[28] The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
[29] The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
[30] The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
[31] The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
[32] He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
[33] The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

[la.lady]

Mary, thanks for the devotion. I love Proverbs...

Diana, your right, they wouldn't fit. Hee, Hee...

My second load of spring and summer clothes are going to take a while to dry. It is a big load...

[Determinedtolose]

Good Morning Momma Patty!!

How's your day going for you so far!! I hope you are doing well and that you're able to get things done.

Talk to you soon.

Have a blessed day!!

[Pcola Girl]

Hi Patty, how are you doing today?
I am feeling alot better today than I was yesterday. My knees and hips were hurting me bad yesterday so I rested them up all day.

I hope you all are enjoying the book of Proverbs with me, I know I surely have enjoyed reading it.
I have been taking one book of the Bible and reading it and when finished I go to another one. I have no order in which I read them, I just take one that inspires me at that time.
I have already read the entire Bible over many times to. Have you all read it in it entirety?
You know each time I read it I find something new or learn something new that I did not see or know before.
Its really strange how you can read the same thing over and over and never get the true meaning from it and then one day out of the blue you read it and its like a light bulb came on in your brain and you see what God has been trying to get through that thick head of yours all this time.
God works in mysterious ways....

Better go, take care and God Bless.
Hope you are enjoying the Bible readings for the day...


Our Bible reading for today...
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Prov.16
[1] The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
[2] All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
[3] Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
[4] The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
[5] Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
[6] By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
[7] When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
[8] Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
[9] A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
[10] A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
[11] A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
[12] It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
[13] Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
[14] The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
[15] In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
[16] How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
[17] The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
[18] Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
[19] Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
[20] He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
[21] The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
[22] Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
[23] The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
[24] Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
[25] There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
[26] He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
[27] An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
[28] A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
[29] A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
[30] He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
[31] The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
[32] He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
[33] The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

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Prov.17
[1] Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
[2] A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
[3] The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
[4] A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
[5] Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
[6] Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
[7] Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
[8] A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
[9] He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
[10] A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
[11] An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
[12] Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
[13] Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
[14] The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
[15] He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
[16] Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
[17] A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
[18] A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
[19] He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
[20] He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
[21] He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
[22] A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
[23] A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
[24] Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
[25] A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
[26] Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
[27] He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
[28] Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

[Determinedtolose]

I tend to study more of Pauls epistles. I love the revelation he received from the Lord on the gospel of grace. I have learned so much lately that from listening to a certain bible teaching, it's wonderful!

[Pcola Girl]

Deb, I love to read Pauls espistles to and I also like to read Revelation and the prophetic books to. To me though the best book of the Bible is Genesis, especially the first few chapters on the creation. God is so awsome on how He created the earth and heavens and then all the animals and trees etc.
Its so strange on how so many people can see all of God creation and the beauty around us and then deny the existance of God.
I heard a preacher on TV once say that those people who deny God probably has never read or studied the Bible.

Not much with me today as usual, its raining here again today, seems like we get so much rain these days, more than usual. But it has gotton everything outside blooming and green.

Got to call my doctor this afternoonm and see if I can go get me some injecions in my hips because they hurt so bad when I walk. My knees hurt bad enough but with the hip pain to it doubles my pain and walking is so much worse.
My other doctor in Jacksonville gave me them on a regular basis so my hips never hurt this bad before but my doctor here doesn't do that, only when I am hurting so bad I can't take it anymore then he will give them to me.

God Bless everyone today, see ya later.

Our Bible reading for today.
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Prov.18
[1] Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
[2] A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
[3] When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
[4] The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
[5] It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
[6] A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
[7] A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
[8] The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
[9] He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
[10] The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
[11] The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
[12] Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
[13] He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
[14] The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
[15] The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
[16] A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
[17] He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
[18] The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
[19] A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
[20] A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
[21] Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
[22] Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
[23] The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
[24] A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

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Prov.19
[1] Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
[2] Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
[3] The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
[4] Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
[5] A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
[6] Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
[7] All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
[8] He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
[9] A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
[10] Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
[11] The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
[12] The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
[13] A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
[14] House and riches are the inheritance of fathers and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
[15] Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
[16] He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
[17] He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
[18] Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
[19] A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
[20] Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
[21] There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
[22] The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
[23] The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
[24] A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
[25] Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
[26] He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
[27] Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
[28] An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
[29] Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

[Determinedtolose]

Stopping by to say Hi!!!!

Have A blessed day all!!

[la.lady]

Mary I enjoyed the reading for today. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Prayers for you. God can take care of this pain that you have in your body and I am believing that this is done, in the name of Jesus...

Hi Mary and Diana, hope you day is going just above all expectations...

I have been very busy today getting ready for Melanie and the girls to get here tomorrow, and now I want to share with you that Melanie is going back to college for her Bachelor's Degree and the hospital is paying for it. She just graduated from Nursing School as an RN in December and started working Jan. 8th. Now they want her to finish her education. I just think this is wonderful and I am so proud of her.

My most Praise today is that the Protein turned out normal in my blood tests this time and instead of 7 things being out of range, it was only 3. Thank you God, and thank you girls for praying for me...

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by la.lady

Mary I enjoyed the reading for today. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Prayers for you. God can take care of this pain that you have in your body and I am believing that this is done, in the name of Jesus...

Hi Mary and Diana, hope you day is going just above all expectations...

I have been very busy today getting ready for Melanie and the girls to get here tomorrow, and now I want to share with you that Melanie is going back to college for her Bachelor's Degree and the hospital is paying for it. She just graduated from Nursing School as an RN in December and started working Jan. 8th. Now they want her to finish her education. I just think this is wonderful and I am so proud of her.

My most Praise today is that the Protein turned out normal in my blood tests this time and instead of 7 things being out of range, it was only 3. Thank you God, and thank you girls for praying for me...

First of all, I have to give glory to God for what He did in you Momma Patty!!!! I never doubted!! He is so marvelous and awesome!!!!!!
Thank You Lord!!!!!

What a blessing for Melanie!! Boy, when the Lord blesses, He blesses!!!!

Momma Patty, I wish I was there with you, I would give you a great big HUG!!!!!

Mary, I'm praying for you too, that the Lord will work it out that you will get what you need so you won't be in pain!!!

Love Ya Ladies!!!