The true meaning of a Rainbow.

 I sometimes will find myself thinking how neat and beautiful a rainbow themed party or occasion would be, then thanks to the perverted culture in which we live I have that second thought of, Oh I can't do that, I wouldn't want people to think I was a gay or lesbian supporter. Then something inside me rebels at the thought, I get angry. Angry at myself for letting this world try to push their beliefs and their perverted way of thinking on my! The Rainbow is not a sign of Gay Pride nor is it a sign of Gay support, no matter how much or how hard they might try to insist and push it on us or make us think.  If you don't believe me read for yourself.

A rainbow is a token of a covenant between God and all mankind!

Genesis 9:12-17

King James Version (KJV)

¹² And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations:
¹³ I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.
¹⁴ And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud:
¹⁵ And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.
¹⁶ And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.
¹⁷ And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth.
 All though I have friends who have been/ are gay or lesbian, I don't hate them. I love them, and my heart goes out to them because I know they weren't born that way, they went through life traumatizing  events and hurts as a child or young teenager, and instead of talking to a wise councilor they dealt with and chose to handle their hurt by making even more wrong choices which has led to more hurt for them, more disappointment and now even bitterness towards God and all things good and pure.

I refuse to let this perverted world take away from me a sign, a reminder of a COVENANT between my God and me....not only does the Rainbow remind me of God's promise not to destroy the world with water, it is a HUGE reminder to me that GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES! When I see a rainbow in the sky my heart says thank you Lord that every promise in your word is true and dependable, thank you for being the one constant in my Life, the one thing that I can rest assured is that God will never fail me, so wear your rainbow anyways you want, say it stands for whatever you want to say but, your opinion  will NEVER change the reason for the Rainbow. It was created by God, for His people, and for all mankind!  
When I see a  person wearing a rainbow, I have to smile, I mean isn't it so amazing that God can use even the rebellious spirit in which it is worn by an unbelievers to remind us of His faithfulness?!  Wear all the rainbows you want, your helping to spread  message of God's promise.....as a matter of fact the next party I do just might be rainbow themed in honor of my God and His powerful promise! And if I could I would make shirts with Rainbows on the front saying "Rainbow- A reminder of a God who keeps His Promises to Man"and Chick-Fil-A  on the back.....but alas I have no t-shirt printing press!  Of course we do have Hobby Lobby and some enthusiastic kids that love to paint T-shirts!!! ;)  So if your interested get with me and we can have a kids day tomorrow and make shirts for all of you going to Chik-Fil-A on Wed! lol!
So I know this is more of me venting today but I just had to say it, I get so tired of the Devil trying to take more and more of God's promises away from God's people sometimes we just need to say in a nice polite way, HEY! THAT IS MY PROMISE FROM GOD AND I REFUSE TO LET YOU TAKE IT AWAY FROM ME!!!! Sometimes, we have to fight to keep what we are given and fight for what we believe.

I am not a Sparrow

 Several weeks ago I was watching some birds. I noticed some were especially  disgusting birds, they just looked messy & dirty. I remember thinking "What a disgusting nasty bird!" Then I remembered the verses in the Bible about how God sees every sparrow that falls and how we are of more value than many sparrows. However, I knew there was more to that thought than just God saying he cares more for us than what we consider an ugly worthless and dirty bird. Sooo....being the smart, studious and intellectual person that I am *cough* (that is definitely sarcasm or opposite word day whichever you prefer)I decided to read about this worthless bird that God cares so much for and how it might relate to me or any of us really.

Dust Bath

~Sparrows engage in dust bathing. Sparrows will first scratch a hole in the ground with their feet, then lie in it and fling dirt or sand over their bodies with flicks of their wings. That is one way they "clean" themselves.
How many times have I not only spiritually fell but I have lain in my sin and failure and become more of a dirty mess instead of getting up? Instead of excepting the Grace that God extends to me I kept trying to clean myself or redeem myself. I know, nothing I do can save me from Sin, not good works, not even in living every "man made" standard preached, not by self denial.....nothing. Nothing I do can cleanse my heart from Sin.
 Matthew 10:29
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.

Sparrows are frequently used to represent the common and vulgar, or the lewd. It seems like it is an insult to be a sparrow, or a shame.
Could it be God was saying to us, He loves us even when we are at our lowest. While we were yet in our sin? I remember when I was lost,  always trying to hide what I really felt like inside but, at night I couldn't run from God and the conviction and the guilt of my sin. I remember the shame I felt. I remember that heavy feeling of being dirty, used, alone, and miserable. And always the fear of dying lost or Jesus coming back for His  Church, and me not making it, missing the Rapture.....that was my biggest fear, that I would always be the "dirty sparrow", I would be left behind...alone forever. And Yet, God says not only is his eye on the Sparrows of this earth but even the very hairs of my and your head he has numbered
 Luke 12:7
But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
 When I Google Sparrows the common related searches was how to get rid of Sparrows. It seems the Sparrow is not very well liked by more than a few! Isn't that just like the enemy of our soul, not only does He delight in our failures and our sin, but His ultimate desire is to destroy our lives. And yet over and over again scripture says FEAR NOT, don't be afraid of your past mistakes take comfort in knowing there is hope, there is mercy and there is  God that loves you and wants what is best for you.

One last thought I had was I AM NOT A SPARROW! There have been time when others have tried to make me feel like I was nothing more than a Sparrow. I have seen other people I love or brothers or sisters in Christ be made to feel like they are sparrows, and my heart has broke for them. Life has dealt them an awful blow, or they suffer because of choices made in their youth....lots of reason people have for  feeling like they aren't important and that nobody cares for them. Some have been made to feel that their best was never enough, that they themselves wasn't enough for one they gave all to, some are made to feel that because they don't look a certain way or weigh 110lbs or wear a size 4, or have blonde hair and think it should be brown, some of us let others tell us we are nothing more than a sparrow. I admit I am guilty myself of finding fault in my looks or my abilities, but I pray we never forget we are NOT sparrows,  we will one day soar on wings of eagles, walk on streets of gold, and hello?!! we are children of a King, we have nothing to be ashamed of.

Girls, if the biggest trial we face in life is that we don't have the latest hair cut, wear make-up  like everybody else, have beautiful jewelry or the perfectly manicured nails,  that we wear modest skirts and shirts that cover all that should be  covered EVEN WHEN YOU BEND OVER, instead of wearing the latest fashion and letting all mankind see every dimple of cellulite and fat roll or jelly jiggle you have, cause let's face it no matter how skinny you are.....your still a female....enough said on that, I guess if you want me to be more specific you can ask me, but I do have some "secret male followers" so I will spare them the girl talk! lol!
Seriously.....Your Worth more than that, your not a sparrow, don't "wash" in the dirt, your a daughter of a King. Dress like it, talk like it, live like it and believe it, you are worth something, don't ever let anybody tell you any different. You will never regret living a life of purity, your only regret will be that you didn't. Some godly women live with the mistakes of their youth, and if  they could go back they would tell you the only thing they would change is that they had dedicated their lives at a younger age.

Signing off  for this post, with many heartbroken tear filled prayers for those of you who feel like your nothing more than a sparrow. I love you but more importantly God Loves you

When Everything Falls apart......

I've been to the place where I feel like everything is falling apart many times in my Life, and yet here I am. God's Love and grace has held me together, helped ease pain of heartbreak or loss, dissapointment....well you know I'm sure. For everything we need Him to be, He has always been, Always will be and Today Still is.

EVERYTHING FALLS

You said
you'd never leave or forsake me
when you said,
this life is gonna shake me
and you said
this world is gonna bring trouble on my soul
this I know

Chorus:
when everything falls apart
your arms hold me together
when everything falls apart
you're the only hope for this heart
when everything falls apart
and my strength is gone
I find you mighty and strong
you keep holding on
you keep holding on

when I see
darkness all around me
when I see
that tragedy has found me
I still believe
your faithful arms will never let me go
and still I know

Cho.

Bridge:
Sorrow will last for the night
but hope is rising with the sun
(it’s rising with the sun)
and there will be storms in this life
but I know you have overcome
You have overcome

Gary's Vacation (Plant Shut Down week) Happy Birthday Tre!

My two "13" yr olds!

 Tre` finally made "13" and got his cell phone, which he has been dying for.....I apologize in advance as I know if he has your number he will text you to death. He checks it on a regular schedule, pretty sure it's every 20 seconds, to see if anybody has text or called him.....

The Self Titled "Mommy's Angels"

Jadyn Brooke

Jadyn trying out her new iPod Touch camera

Jadyn saved all her birthday money and bought an iPod Touch, which she has wanted for a loooong time! I think it takes better pictures than my camera! This was her first picture she took....please pardon us both, she had been swimming all day and I was canning, cooking and cleaning, I look like I have a guys sideburns for some strange reason.....o well I really don't care at this point of my day just thankful she did a head shot and not a body shot! lol!
I never knew setting up an iPod was so stressful and time consuming.....I know your thinking, it's not.....well, your not me......but thankfully it is working now! Kids are in bed, Gary is reading a book and I am writting this blog before I do my bedtime routine, maybe I should start a bedtime BEAUTY routine but, who has time for that.....lol!
So this week is our Vacation,  more accurately a STAY Cation! which isn't bad at all, I don't guess I am hoping Gary gets the rest of the house painted.... I know I don't really have anything great to say and I really just feel tired all over, so not really inspiring but, I wanted to share the kids pics with you all! Hope you enjoy them!
love.