I Choose Bliss

Depending On God [5.29.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

"No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

--Matthew 6:24

I have been facing an issue for a few years now, but I've been suppressing it so that I did not have to look it in the eye. Over the past year events in my life have been showing me that God needed my full attention in this matter. In my heart of hearts, deep in my spirit and in the front of my mind I want and desire to fully depend on God. But in many ways I have been depending more on money and my own abilities. I know God wants (desires and delights) in taking care of us. He excites in his children surrendering and patiently depending on His ability above our own. I was guilty of this and in many ways knew it, but tried to deny it.

Daily I pray (believing) that I will be more like Jesus and NOTHING like this world. In order for that to manifest in my life I must fully rely and depend on God in EVERY area of my life. I was relying on money to make the way instead of God, which is why the money never lasted and I still was filled with complete worry and constant fear. Now I truly understand that trusting in God is THE WAY and it chases away all doubt, fear or worry. I have decided to walk in complete faith with God. I understand that this means I am giving up my ego and depending on God alone. I also understand that I am now filled with a peace I've never known.

I tell you the truth not knowing the future is scary, but I KNOW the shepherd. I know that with Him I will never want nor lack one thing in my life. Will there be obstacles? Of course there will be! But I no longer have to fear them for He will be with me. He has the answers and the solutions to everything Satan brings my way. He is The Answer. Everything we need individually and as a family is just a breath away. A few words to God spoken in faith can instantly change your situation and your life. Fully serve and depend on God and watch him move in your life in supernatural ways. Free yourself from Satan's blinding hold on your life. Trust God and let Jesus fill your life with his unfailing love and light. You will never regret it.

Father God, I'm grateful:

-For every blessing and lesson you'll rain upon us

-You are about to show us/me the true meaning to "living & relying on God"

-You love & care for me far more than the birds and the flowers

-Your peace, joy, wisdom and truth are in me growing & expanding astronomically!

Spirit Filled Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

“The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh

A Lesson From Trees [5.24.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Cedar Tree - image used via Google.com

But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon.

-Psalm 92:12

Even as a child I was strongly fascinated with trees. Growing up in Louisiana I was blessed to see and touch huge oak trees. There was something majestic about them. Right after hurricane Katrina I mourned that I would never see them on a daily basis. There are lovely trees in San Antonio, but none like the oak trees I grew up with.

Over the past seven years my fascination with trees has grown tremendously. Every day I open the blinds to my bedroom window and look in awe of the huge masterful trees before me. But lately clarification has come as to why I adore trees as I do. Trees remind me of Jesus!

Think about it. Trees deal with so much pertaining to various weather conditions. Through rough winters, blistering heat, pouring rain and harsh winds they never become uprooted. They may lose branches, but they never become uprooted. Jesus was laughed at, spat on, skin ripped from his body, he was tortured and murdered. Through all of this He NEVER became uprooted. Like the tree Jesus did not depend on his own ability, but He completely relied on the ability of the Father who sent him for you and I.

Like He did for both the tree and Jesus God the Father wants to be your strength in the various weather conditions of life. He wants you to know you can rest in His loving arms and find true peace and security. All he asks is that you release yourself from the vain idea that YOU are in control. He's yearning for you and I to fully depend on Him and believe that He is the answer to every situation. We should completely depend on His abilities and never just our own.

It's amazing what God can teach you if you'll just open your heart, your mind, and a window. I now understand that if I fully rely on God and follow Jesus like the palm trees and cedars of Lebanon I will most definitely flourish.

Living The Content Life

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:01:00 +0000

Imaged used via Google

con·tent/kənˈtent/

Adjective:

In a state of peaceful happiness.

Verb:

Satisfy (someone).

Noun:

A state of satisfaction: "the greater part of the century was a time of content".
The things that are held or included in something.

For years I'd heard that word, but was not very familiar with it in my own life. I took for granted what we had or could get. Not that we have much, but we have enough. Recently the word content has been resonating in my mind on a daily basis and now I'm about to put action to my words. I'm working on building my trust with God. I believe that he can/will provide for us, but every now and then a twinge of fear wells up in me. I'm determined to kill that fear and leave it at the cross.

How will I achieve this? Well, I've already started by eliminating a few bills. I've downgraded our cell phone package and our cable. I'm saving all of our loose change while saving paper money as well. We will no longer be eating out EXCEPT on special occasions (birthdays ONLY). We will be buying only the necessities for our home.

We recently found a ninety-nine cent store near by that sells EVERYTHING. They sell produce, canned goods, house cleaning supplies, toiletries and much more for .99! I went there and stocked up on toothpaste, soap, dish-washing liquid, canned goods, seasonings and toilet paper. This will be our go to store for those needs.

We are learning to be content with what we have and believe that God will provide. So many families are starving in America and we all are living in excess. The change that we save at the end of each year will be used to purchase non-perishable food items and donate to our local food bank. It's all about simplifying your life in hopes of helping enrich the lives of others. At least it is for us and we're content with our decisions. --God Bless

5.16.12

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:29:00 +0000

Know that wherever you go the Kingdom of God,

heavenly angels and the Love of Jesus Christ

surrounds you.

-GodInspired

In Jesus Christ You Are:

-approved -appointed -chosen -loved -redeemed

-beautiful -kind -merciful -at peace -accepted

-provided for -healed -forgiven -guided -prayed for

-a child of God -blessed -favored

Mother's Day 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Yesterday (Mother's Day) my Princess Charlie cooked this fabulous dinner for me. I was overwhelmed with joy and it was the BEST dinner ever!!!

I am truly one blessed woman to have such a loving and kind child.

It was the perfect Mother's Day!!

Spirit Filled Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000

“When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh

Father, today I am grateful:

-For your gentle love and kind mercy

-Peace and Holy Spirit flows through every room

-Blessings gently fall upon us

-Every need we had you met this last week

-We can look forward to you meeting our needs this week as well

-YOU are who YOU said you'd always be

My Truth #2

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:52:00 +0000

This is my sweet baby boy Jasper. Jasper has been a member of this family for six years (this October). I've known many dogs in my life, but none like Jasper. When he made one he started doing something without ever being trained. When I'm home I get around using my office chair or scooter. Whenever I'm about to leave my room to go to the kitchen or bathroom Pooh (Jasper) goes to my hubby or daughter to inform them I need assistance. We NEVER taught him that! He's also VERY (overly) protective of his mommy.

This may sound weird to some, but to those who are loving pet owners you'll totally get it. I believe because of my disability God uses Pooh in assisting me. He loves my hubby tremendously. He can not sleep without princess Charlie. But everyone who knows us (including our vet) notices that his love for me is more intense and holy. This dog looks at me differently than anyone else, he kisses me differently and his devotion is way different. I wish I could plainly convey to you what I'm trying to describe, but I think to fully understand it you'd have to see it.

Again, this may sound weird, but this is what I believe. I believe God spends tons of time with me through my Pooh. I once heard a pastor say that dog's don't have spirits. I FULLY disagree with that. If you could see how Jasper is with me then you'd disagree as well. I always say he shows me what God's love looks like every single day. I never have to ask what God's love looks like! His love is intense, true, pure, holy, real, good, unconditional, forever, unfailing, enduring, endearing, warm, simple, and laced with joy and peace. I see this everyday. Every time Pooh awakens God's love is ever present and how sweet it is to be loved by them both!!

Letting Go and Letting God [5.9.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

“Because you are alive, everything is possible.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh

Fear has been my go to comfort blanket for far too many years. I've been (with all my might) learning to "let go and let God." As I'm doing this fear insists on chiming in but I refuse to listen. God asks that we have faith like little children. When a child has a situation they go to their parent and state what's needed, parent says "I'll take care of it," and the child leaves it there. I'm leaving all situations at the feet of my Father. I trust and believe that He can answer all of my questions. I believe all of His ways are the right ones.

Go to God with ALL of your problems, worries or fears. Lay them at His feet and praise Him. Your faith in Him will be just what He wants. He will be all that you need. Our Father says with Him NOTHING is impossible. Believe that!

I Believe and I Receive:

-God is still on the throne

-He is the orchestrator of our lives

-He will never lead us astray

-Goodness and Mercy shall follow us ALL the days of our lives

-Every situation is temporary

-Every answer we need the Father has and will reveal them in the knick of time

Spirit Filled Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:13:00 +0000

Photo taken by my hubby

“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That's the message he is sending.”

― Thich Nhat Hanh

Father, I'm Grateful:

-We have a new day to practice being aware of your presence

-For all blessings we'll experience today

-Peace of soul(mind), body and spirit is now a way of life for me

-I can flow through this earth knowing YOU are the orchestrator

-We can trust the orchestrator ABOVE all others

My Truth #1 [5.3.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:02:00 +0000

Photo taken by Tabitha D

He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. -Ps 91:4

So much has been going on in my life and although I journal daily I was lead by the Spirit to share this here. I'm going to call it "My Truths" and hopefully these posts will be eye opening or even healing for someone. I believe when good things happen in my life they should be shared. I love reading stories of miracles (big or small) in others lives.

Since I was 14 I was on medications for ulcers in my stomach. As I got older many things took place, which left my state of health sort of funky. I developed anxiety and asthma. Later was diagnosed with COPD. I never smoked a day in my life! But, I now believe it was my environment and mental state that played a roll as well.

After hurricane Katrina I developed severe anxiety attacks. I was placed on a medication called "Ativan," which I became dependent on. After giving my life to God in 08' I decided it was time to walk away from ativan, but my fear didn't allow that to happen. It wasn't until 2010 with God's guidance I was able to flush the ativan. It was the most painful weekend ever! My body hurt so badly. I could barely sit up straight, but Sunday morning came and I awoke brand new! I had no desire to take medications of "any" sort!

I've been faithfully walking with God for 4 years now and I can honestly say not only did he get me off of ativan I no longer need Nexium, Albuterol or Symbicort! The nexium was for acid reflux. The Albuterol and Symbicort were for severe asthma. All symptoms left my body in 2010! I tell everyone 2010 was a supernatural year for me! But, even now 2012 is proving to be the same in many more ways.

I'm not speaking of magic here. I am also not saying I wished these things away and they were gone. I'm saying quit plainly that God healed me. He took away my need for those medications. I did NOT take myself off of them. I was slowly taken off by my doctor once he realized what I was saying was true. I had been healed!

Healing in any form is NOT just for me. It can happen for any of God's children. All you have to do is call on Jesus and believe that with God NOTHING is impossible. The ONLY 2 things God can not do is lie or change. I don't know what you're healing will look or feel like, but I can guarantee that if you give him a chance he'll show you his unfailing love. I'm standing in agreement with you for your healing be it mental, physical or spiritual. Jesus said, "Be not afraid, only believe."

I Declare [4.30.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:23:00 +0000

Photo taken by Princess Charlie

I Believe:

*God is in control of everything in your life
*Our best days are ahead of us
*We are MORE like Jesus today than yesterday
*Jesus is Our Lord
*Our every step and word will reflect the goodness of God
*We are completely saturated in God's favor

I Decree and Declare:

*We are the head and never the tail

*Goodness and Mercy shall follow us ALL the days of our lives

*We are abundantly prosperous

*God's word is always trustworthy

*God's way is the BEST way

*Our Father provides for ALL our needs

*When you have God you can live in peace and in joy

*God has amazing plans for YOUR life!

*YOU are loved more than you know

Yesterday (Sunday) was a very peaceful day. I had a lovely lunch date with my bestie Monica.

Came home to cook a delicious meal for my family and I even took a nap (I never nap!).

I believe this week will be filled with God's holy goodness in your lives. I believe joy and peace

will bloom within each of you in ways you never thought possible. Even through the troubled times

you will experience joy.

Have A Beautiful Week!!

Lemon Buttery Shrimp [4.28.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:30:00 +0000

My family and I are true New Orleanians, so we LOVE shrimp

in any form. I first cooked Shrimp Etouffee and the family devoured it.

We still had a great deal of shrimp to cook, so the idea came to me to

cook them in a butter sauce with a bit of lemon pepper. So, here I am

sharing what I did with you!

Ingredients:

Shrimp

Rice

Butter

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Oregano

Italian Seasoning

1 1/2 TBSP Garlic

Garlic Powder or Granulated

*Note*

I cook with 5 minute rice. It's quick and there's NO WAY I can mess it up. lol

We are not big fans of regular butter. We use Olivio's spray butter.

Directions for rice:

1. Prepare rice as directed

2. After rice is done add oregano, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to rice

Directions for Shrimp and Sauce:

1. In a skillet melt 1 stick butter

2. Add in shrimp

3. As shrimp turn pink add garlic, parsley, salt and pepper

4. Add 1 TBSP flour (to thicken sauce)

God Loves YOU [4.24.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

-Jeremiah 29:11

God loves you so much! There is NOTHING you can say or do to keep him from loving you. He yearns to be your Lord and Savior. He desires to fill you with ALL of His goodness. God's love is NOT like any love you've ever felt before. He promises to NEVER fail you or abandon you. God can NOT lie, so you can find great assurance in his promises. He Loves You!!

God Says YOU Are:

Loved

Wanted

Chosen

Beautiful

On Purpose

For a Purpose

Wonderfully Unique

Irreplaceable

More than Enough

Worth Dying For

There will always be set backs in life. There will always be those who seek to hurt others. But if you give your life to God he promises he will love, protect and guide you in ways no human being can do. He wants to be the CENTER of your life just as YOU are the apple of His eyes. You are Valuable to God! You were created by his very hands. God does NOT make mistakes, so that means you were created just as you were meant to be. He can love you through the worst moments in your life. He can chase away any darkness that haunts you right NOW.

If you ask God to come into your heart, wash you clean and repent of your sins He WILL. He will make you a brand new person from deep within. All he asks is that you trust and believe. God promises that if you share your life with Him it will be the Biggest and Greatest decision you've ever made. Just call on the name of Jesus and watch him lift you to a place you've never imagined!

*Note* If you've decided to give your life to God know that the angels in heaven are now celebrating your decision! Please send an email to [ichoosebliss@gmail.com] stating your decision, so I can celebrate and pray for you as well! For Jesus states "I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you." [Matthew 18:19]

Peach Cobbler [4.23.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:31:00 +0000

This weekend I made Peach Cobbler for the very first time

and we tore it up! It was so delicious and I just had to

share this easy recipe with you! You can use canned or

fresh peaches for this recipe. I choose to use canned.

Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

2 large cans of peaches (if using canned)

1 Tbsp brown sugar

For Batter:

1 stick butter (melt and let cool)

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 cup self rising flour

1 1/2 cup milk

Directions:

1. In separate bowl add peaches and brown sugar. Mix and let sit.

2. In 2nd bowl mix sugar, self rising flour and milk. Stir until smooth.

3. Pour melted butter into bottom of baking pan

4. Pour batter mixture into baking pan

5. Place peaches gently on top of mixture. DO NOT STIR PEACHES IN.

6. Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes

7. Let cobbler cool for up to 15 minutes, then serve.

*Note* If using fresh peaches in a sauce pan add 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water and bring to a boil

to create a simple syrup.

I Will Be Made Whole [4.19.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:36:00 +0000

"It was not because of his sins or his parents' sins," Jesus answered. "This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. -John 9:3

There have been many moments in my life where I've cried behind my birth defects. As a kid I'd often ask God why? I couldn't understand why everyone else could ride bikes during the summertime, but I could not. I'd often fear I'd never become a mom or get married. Yes, many days I wondered "why did this happen?"

In October of 2008 I purchased my very own bible and began to devour the book of John. Upon reading John 9 I began to read a story where Jesus and his disciples came upon a man whom was blind. Jesus' disciples wanted to know if the man was blind because of a sin committed by the man or his parents. For me this was HUGE and I sat at complete attention as I read Jesus' answer to them. "It was not because of his sins or his parents' sins," Jesus answered. "This happened so the power of God could be seen in him." [John 9:3]

Oh thank you Lord! I shouted with great relief, because NOW I had my answer! And it was the most freeing answer I could have ever received. I immediately called my dad and read this passage to him and asked him to free himself from all of the self-guilt he had been holding onto all of these years. It was not his fault! It was not my mom's fault! I was not being punished, but rather being used by my heavenly Father to show his TRUE goodness through my life. And if you truly knew me as my family and close friends do you'd understand just how big this verse mirrors my story.

God has used me in many ways. I even believe he's used my life without me ever truly seeing the after effects. I have a God given purpose in this world. YOU have a God given purpose in this world. The Bible tells me that one-day I'll dwell in a perfect, flawless body. All of my limbs will be right where they should be. I even like to think that one day I will be able to go on a bike ride with Jesus, himself. My body has flaws, but my spirit is just as it should be. And one day soon I will be made whole and you'll know, because I will be the bike-riding, acrobat in heaven screaming, "Look what He did for me!"

As He Is [4.17.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:25:00 +0000

As He is, so are we in this world. (1 John 4:17)

I first heard 1 John 4:17 preached by Joseph Prince in January 2012. I had never read that verse in those exact words, because I was reading from a different version. I missed the totality of what God was saying in that one verse. After hearing it from Joseph Prince something within me was suddenly shaken. It felt as if a new door had been opened and truth came rushing out.

The Bible teaches that God is Spirit and we were created in His image. So it's safe to say that we are Spirit beings living inside of our bodies. Learning this was also huge for me, because it took the limits off of who I truly was. I am much more than a human being!

For a few years now my motto has been "I desire to look, live, love and behave like Jesus." The truth of that statement was manifested in 1 John 4:17! Jesus is dearly loved, adored, righteous, made whole, peaceful, joyful, blessed, prosperous, courageous, wise, healed, talented, successful, anointed, approved and chosen in the eyes of the Father. Now here's the great news! So are we! In Jesus' life, death and resurrection we've been gifted this huge blessing of truth.

If you've ever questioned who you are in this world, if you've ever doubted your abilities, if you've ever been stuck in fear or worry you need only look to 1 John 4:17 for your answer. EVERYTHING good about Jesus, EVERY single quality that He possesses, so do we in this world. Not someday. But RIGHT NOW. Grab a hold to that with all of your might and watch your life change in supernatural ways!

Roasted Pineapple Sundae [4.16.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:48:00 +0000

I found this quick recipe via Youtube and I just had to try it.

Let me tell you guys it was indeed Yummy!

I was so excited that I forgot to sprinkle the pecans on top. lol

Ingredients:

Pineapple

Brown Sugar

Ice Cream

Pecans or any nuts

Directions:

1. In a baking pan add 1/4 cup of melted butter

2. Place pineapple on top of butter

3. Sprinkle brown sugar over pineapple

4. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes or until golden brown

5. Plate pineapple, then place ice cream on top

6. Sprinkle nuts & syrup from pan on top of ice cream

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo [4.13.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Ingredients:

5oz of Cream of Mushroom
5oz of Cream of Chicken
1 cup of milk (I used evaporated)
1lb Chicken breast or thigh (I used wings)
3 cups of Broccoli florets
1/2 lb of Fettuccine uncooked broken in half
(Any pasta of your choosing will do)

While preparing chicken boil water for pasta. During last 4 minutes of pasta boiling add your broccoli to pasta.

Directions:

1. In a skillet cook chicken chunks FULLY
2. Add cream of mushroom, chicken and milk
3. Season to taste
4. Add in pasta and broccoli
5. Stir then serve

My family completely devoured this meal! lol
The creamy taste from the cream of mushroom and chicken was simply heaven.
I hope you'll try this easy dish for your family soon!!

A Valuable Lesson [4.10.12]

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:30:00 +0000

There is more to life than increasing its speed - Gandhi

For years now I've been encouraging my husband to "slow down." He is always moving at warp speed and it shows in his eating and even in his driving. Just the other morning he said, "Okay, I have to hurry and get there" and I immediately suggested he not hurry to get anywhere. I suggested as he drove to work he could ask God to clear his path so he could make it there safely and in a timely fashion. But to know surprise he proceeded like a bat out of hell.

He called and sounded like a kid who had just gotten in trouble with his schoolteacher. He said, "I'm on my way and I got to show you something." I don't know why, but I knew what it would be. He had gotten himself pulled over by SAPD for speeding. Yep, my adorable speed demon was caught doing 55mph in a 35mph zone.

Every part of me wanted to scream and fuss about it, but I felt my spirit saying, "what's done is done and right now he needs you to build him up and not tear him down." When he came into our home he looked very sad and worried, but I immediately put his worries to rest. I repeated to him what my spirit said to me "what's done is done." I hugged him and gave him a big kiss. I did however, remind him of our conversation that morning of how he could pray and ask God to clear his path.

As he headed back to work he realized he had been depending more on his own ability than God's. He instantly apologized to God and asked him to guide his path. Since he's a strong believer in the Bible he knew God would watch over him as he's already promised. He still has to pay the ticket, which is in the amount of $215, but what he learned from this experience - what he learned was far more valuable.

Loving Others As Yourself

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Loving Others As Yourself by Tabitha D 4.6.12

And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” -Mark 12:30-31

Since truly getting to know God loving him has been a no brainer. The first part of this command was easy as pie, but it was the second part, which stopped me dead in my tracks. Not because I couldn't love others, but in order to truly love them I had to love them as I loved myself. That was a problem for me, because up until my daughter was born I deeply disliked myself. I won't delve into whom or what even lead me to this, but I will say it was alive and breathing within me daily.

Everyone would always comment on how beautiful my daughter is and she is, but it didn't register that I was beautiful as well. Until one day my aunt said, "Jo is so beautiful! Girl, she looks just like you!" I went home and stared in my mirror and it hit me! My daughter is amazingly beautiful and if she looks just like me I must be amazingly beautiful as well.

That lifted me up for a few years until I did some things that now lead me to dislike myself from the inside. Manipulation and selfish behavior made not for a beautiful woman. I knew my behavior was wrong, but still believed I was justified by what others had done to me. What did I learn? Two wrongs will NEVER make a right.

I guess God couldn't take any more because he stepped in and made his presence KNOWN. He sat me in front of his spiritual mirror and showed me how he had envisioned my life going. He showed me my faults and it was painful. As time went on I began to desire to be more like Jesus. I wanted to look like him, love like him, speak like him and live like him. That prayer started coming to life and with each new day I fell in love with the new me. I learned just how much God truly loved me and that lead me to truly loving myself. The me that He wants me to be is alive and she's flourishing daily.

How could I not love myself when I'm walking in the very footsteps of my Lord and Savior? Today I can completely love others as I love myself, because God has released the real me from darkness. Every day I pray and declare that I will love and see everyone as our heavenly Father does. At first I stumbled, but now I do it with great ease. All because my Father showed up and showed me how to truly walk out Mark 12:31

For The Weary & Burdened 4.5.12

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:36:00 +0000

Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

-Matthew 11:28

For far too many years I had been weary and heavy burdened. Many times I felt death was my greatest escape from the craziness of this world. But today, I now know a new way of thinking. A completely new way of living. When I committed my life into God's hands and declared Jesus as my Lord 4 years ago every drop of weariness left my mind and body. It did not leave immediately, but as my faith grew it faded with ease. I am learning of the true power of Jesus' sacrifice and His love. In learning these things I have grown a confidence I've never known. I'm experiencing a peace I never knew existed here on earth.

I have been forgiven of:

-Adultery

-Avoiding God

-Denying The Bible

Those, to me, are my three greatest sins. But I have committed many more in my days of ignorance. I started reading the Bible in 2008, so it's only been four years. But let me tell you how huge an impact reading those words have been to my life. Life giving water to my very being! I can not go without it. I refuse to release it from my grips.

God's love is beyond amazing! Every promise that I've read within the pages of his love letter to you and I are proving to be very real and true. He promises he will never fail me nor abandon me and in those words I find rest. The rest he assured I would find. There will be life struggles, but I know I can be at peace through them. My faith is grounded and growing by leaps and bounds.

I can truly trust a Father who would allow His son to die for me and I certainly can trust a son who would voluntarily lay his life down knowing I would sin. Knowing I would run and hide for years out of not understanding. They went forward with this sacrifice for you and I knowing we didn't deserve it. Jesus redeemed us and reconciled us to God out of pure love for the Father and His creation (us). Through the spilled blood of Jesus I am forgiven. Through the stripes on his body I am healed and by the words confessed from his very lips I have received heavenly rest right here on earth.

This is what following Jesus has brought to my life. I pray the same for all of my brothers and sisters in this world. God Bless.

3.31.12

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Confession: Up until 2 months ago I would always pray in my head only. I did this, because I thought satan would hear and attempt to destroy what I was praying for. But thank God for the TRUTH!! I now know that the enemy has NO authority over me and my Father desires for me to pray out loud with 100% BOLDNESS. Since learning this I have been praying BOLD prayers. Decreeing and Declaring up and down our home, over every child of God I know!

Learning this truth has set me free. Learning this truth has filled me with a confidence I've never known. I'm posting this so that if anyone has had or has the same fear I encountered you to may be set free from the enemies lies. Our Father is stronger, wiser and BIGGER than the enemy. He promises he'll never fail us nor abandon us. His words are a GUARANTEE you can bank on! Jesus himself said it best "For nothing is impossible with God."

Today I'm Grateful:

...Jesus can never tell a lie

...I can trust him above all being on earth

...I have been filled with great strength and confidence

...I don't have to fight the enemy on my own

...I no longer have to fear him

...Everyday I'm being set free in different areas of my life

3.30.12

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:37:00 +0000

"When you ask the Father to do something be ready to watch it

unfold right before your eyes."

-Me

I'm Grateful:

...that this statement is true

...the Hudson brothers brought laughter to my day

...the Father is restoring and renewing our marriage

...for the Blood of Jesus and all that it means to my life

...hubby and I can laugh together

...No weapon formed against me shall prosper

...for strength, wisdom, understanding & confidence

My Daily Prayer:

Not my will, but YOUR will be done Father.

Truth:

...Faith speaks to the storms in our lives

...My faith gets God involved

...Nothing is impossible when God is in the equation

...If I believe and trust there's nothing my Father won't do on my behalf

3.29.12

noreply@blogger.com (Tabitha) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Chicken & Biscuit Pot Pie

So, I'm a foodie and I'm not ashamed to admit it. :)

I found this recipe on Youtube and knew instantly I would be making this very soon.

I'm a huge chicken pot pie lover, but I dislike the frozen ones sold in supermarkets. So, being able to have home made truly made me feel joyous and I wanted to share it with you all!

Items Needed:

Chicken breast or thighs (amount depends on how much you wish to make)

Veggies (I used peas, corn, onion and carrots)

2 Chicken bouillon cubes (if u have the powered you can use that as well)

10oz can of cream of chicken

10oz can of cream of mushroom

2 cans of flaky biscuits (also depends on how big your pan will be)

Steps:

1. in skillet brown chicken

2. when chicken is half done add onion

3. when onions are half way done add in veggies (frozen or canned)

if using frozen veggies put top on skillet to trap moisture, so veggies can cook fully.

4. add chicken bouillon cubes and both cream of chicken and mushroom

you can use cream of celery or potato as substitutes.

5. reduce heat and simmer for another 10 to 15 mins

6. while food is simmering pre-heat oven to 375 degrees

7. Place pot pie mixture in baking pan, then add biscuits to top

8. Bake for 25 mins

Here's the finished product!