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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/6/2008 6:28:08 PM   
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i just realized i haven't shared a devotion since last monday. it was kinda hard, trying to get up for work like a real person...AND get up a lil early to do devotions. i just didn't have the extra time to type my thoughts here, as well. and i'll admit....i clearly remember 2 days just not "feeling it." i did my devotions, but nothing jumped out at me, ya know? i know not every day is gonna bring an "AH-HA!!!" moment...but still.

i hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July holiday weekend. i had a great time FR...picking cherries and baking a pie and a crisp with my Mom...and just hangin out with my folks all day. and then SA...i lounged in my gf's pool all by my lonesome...soakin up the sun and enjoying the breeze blowing me around. it was wonderful! (except my face got a lil too much sun...so i'm still pretty red. let's hope it doesn't peel. ick!!)

i should probably mention (but wont go into details) that i think i'm finally making progress in putting my ex-man behind me. he had wanted to talk TH after work. so we met...but then he got called away. after he left i realized i am really MAD at him. not for leaving that night...but for so many things over the past year. i think i've really kept myself from being mad...cuz i knew deep down that if i did, it would mean i was starting to really let go. maybe God's helping me let go now. (i just realized....it would probably be more accurate to say 'maybe i'm finally letting God help me let go now." y'all feel free to pray about my control issues, will ya? LOL)

my daughter just called with great news! she has been rooming with 2 other girls....but just found an apartment in the same neighborhood as her primary family (she has her own babysitting/nanny business in chicago). they just had a new baby on JUL 01...and my daughter is probably going to be doing a lot of late-nights or overnights...so it's a real blessing if she can be closer. now i just have to pray about her finding a good roomate to help share the expenses.

OH!!!!!! how could i forget??? this morning, as i walked into the narthex at church....i was walking over to say 'hey' to my uncle...and standing right next to him was my best friend from 3rd grade til college!!!! she lives in MN now...and doesn't get home for lengthy visits. i don't think i've seen her in about 10 yrs! we hugged....then pulled back a moment....then we both just dropped our purses and hugged some more....trying not to cry (well...we cried a little...but quietly). it was sooooooo cool!!!

so today has been a good day. actually.......the last 2 weeks have just been getting beter and better. 2008 has been a really hard year for me....what with my knee injuries...and 4 months of only receiving 50% or less of my normal pay from work comp or s/t disability. i have really had to dig down deep to live on faith and to exercise patience with God...but He has been faithful and has blessed me with a job (hopefully a permanent one!), financial assistance when i've needed it, the beginnings of peace with my broken heart...and so much more!!

thank You, Lord...for Your answers to prayer. i know Your path is not always the one of least resistance...but it always leads to the greatest rewards! You are a great and faithful God. i am just overwhelmed with love and praise for You today, Father. these things i pray, in Jesus' name...amen.

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Matt 11:29 "...for I am gentle & humble in heart, & you will find rest for your souls."
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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/6/2008 6:33:10 PM   
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Hi Kimberly, I am very happy to hear that things are going better for you!

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/6/2008 6:32:32 PM   
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Hi Kimberly, I just found out about your new thread and posted in it also.


thanks, mike! i can't wait to read it! i love researching when i'm excited to buy something. and i'm REALLY anxious to get a new Bible and start making it my own! (isn't there just something awesome about a new book? but this'll be so much cooler cuz it'll be my most important book!)

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/6/2008 6:35:43 PM   
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Crosspost.

Hey Kimberly, now I wish that my post there was profound, but it is just more general instead.

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/7/2008 8:04:15 AM   
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today's devotion definitely struck a cord with me today! as a matter of fact...in my post yesterday, i referenced that i think i'm "finally letting God help me let go" in one area that i've really been fighting with Him for control.

Free but Walking in My Own Light

Isa 50:11 But now, all you who light fires and provide yourselves with flaming torches, go, walk in the light of your fires and of the torches you have set ablaze. This is what you shall receive from my hand: You will lie down in torment.

She (the author) tells a story about making a decision to not homeschool her kids because she felt over-extended. So they enrolled in public school and she thought God would send her all kinds of speaking engagements, ministry work, etc. But He didnt't. And so she prayed ,"hHven't You noticed i'm free now?" And in the silence after she finished. she heard: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in your weakness.” And then He added, “You made yourself strong. I couldn’t work with that.”

Jesus taught that He is the light of the world (John 8:12). The only light we need. We don’t need to scramble around and take matters into our own hands. We just need to trust Him in our calling and rest in the fact that He is capable of supplying all we need, day by day.

I Peter 4:11b If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Lord, thank You for yet another reminder that I need to relinquish control, and stop worrying about what the "right" thing to do may be. All I have to do is lay it at Your feet...and let YOU deal with it. Haven't I just been praising You for leading me to this job...and for providing financially when I've been so careful to leave those things in Your hands? Guess I have some other things to focus on this week, hmmmmmm? (smile) Well...thanks, at least, for knowing that I can only handle so much at a time.

Okay, God....I give this one to You today. Take the worry and the hurt and the control from me. Instead, fill me with the peace of Your Holy Spirit. Fill all those little holes in my heart. Help me to focus on You....starting just with today, Lord. Help me to keep my eyes and my heart open to Your leading today. I thank You, in advance, for Your comfort and guidance. You are God all by Yourself. You don't need me interfering. May Your will be done, Lord. All these things I pray, in Jesus' name....amen.

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Matt 11:29 "...for I am gentle & humble in heart, & you will find rest for your souls."
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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/8/2008 7:54:35 AM   
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today's devotion....

Wobbly Steps

Phil 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obrtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Chirst Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one think I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.

God will never give up on us, and He will never be disdainful of our imperfect attempts to obey Him. He sees our hearts, which want to please Him, and He cares much more about our surrendered hearts than our perfect performance.

When we feel discouraged, frustrated or tired, we need to fix our eyes on Jesus, where we’ll find just what we need to press on.

Jesus, You know just how I feel when I am discouraged, tired, and overwhelmed. I find such comfort in realizing that You lived through these exact same feelings during Your time on earth. You CAN relate! Help me to set my eyes on You, and to not just focus on my problems or my imperfect performance. I thank You, in advance, for giving me the strength to press on toward Your goal...OUR goal...and to not to give up or turn back. Thank You, Father, for holding my hand and walking with me. For I trust Your will...no matter what hardships or failures I encounter. May Your will be done, Lord. All these things I pray in Jesus' name....amen.

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/8/2008 9:47:45 AM   
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i really like that scripture particularly the forgetting what is behind ... thank you for posting ...

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/9/2008 7:51:43 AM   
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today's devotion...

Further Still With God

Matt 26:39 And He went on a little further, and fell on His face, and prayed….

Have you ever felt God calling you “further still” with Him? It is those times when He is connecting with you so personally and so deeply, and gently calling you to go further in your relationship with Him.

These places of “further still with God” are places where it’s just you and Him as He beckons you to step into deeper levels of intimacy and trust. As you pray and search His scriptures, you listen for and hear His still, small voice. During these “further still” seasons with God, He matures your faith, broadens your trust, and reveals intimate treasures from His heart to yours. It’s a beautiful time when you crave less of the world and more of Him.

Our Heavenly Father is completely faithful and entirely trustworthy. He stands with His strong and loving arms opened wide beckoning you to take steps of faith in your walk with Him. Though the place you step may be unfamiliar, remember He has gone before you. He wants you to see more of Him - His flawless character and His amazing love. He has a heart full of treasures to unearth for you.

John 15:1-17 The Vine and the Branches

Dan 2:47 The king said to Daniel, "Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries…"

Isa 41:13 For I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand, and says to you, "Do not fear, for I will help you.

Jer 32:41 I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all my heart and soul.

Dear Lord....this has definitely been a year of my going "further still" with You. Thank You for holding my hand as I have stepped into unfamiliar territory. I love the little things I have learned about Your...and about myself. It makes my heart smile to feel You so close beside me. Keep beckoning me, Father...I want to go further still! These things I pray...in Jesus' name....amen.

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/10/2008 8:00:23 AM   
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Surviving The Toss

Matt 14:31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” He said, “Why did you doubt?"

Have you ever felt like a poor little earthworm or jellyfish, tossed out of their natural environment by a storm, into one in which they cannot survive? Life was going along just fine… then one phone call, one bad decision, one major storm in your life … and you get tossed into a situation where you struggle to keep yourself together.

At times, storms rage into our lives without warning, and we can find ourselves sinking into despair. Yet unlike the earthworm or the jellyfish, we have hope for survival. We have a Savior who promises to be our life raft in even the worst of storms, but we have to choose to grab onto that raft and look straight into the eyes of Jesus.

Matt 14:22-33 tells us of the story of Jesus walking on the water. And of Peter's faith to walk to Him. But when Peter took his eyes off Jesus, when he focused on the wind and the storm around him, he began to sink. In the same way, when we take our eyes off Jesus during our storms, and doubt His power in our life, we begin to sink as well. We can feel as if we are drowning in our problems, unable to get back onto safe ground.

However when we cry out to Jesus, as Peter did, He will catch us by the hand and raise us back up. It is also important to notice that Peter started out with the best intentions when He called to Jesus. It took great faith for him to believe a human could walk on water, however, his great faith faltered when doubt and fear entered his mind. But even in fear, Peter cried out to Jesus. He still knew He was the only one who could help him, and Jesus saved Him.

Maybe you feel as if you have been tossed about by a storm today, and if you do, cry out to Jesus. (I love that song.) He will hear you. He will calm your fears. He will raise you up. He wants you to be aware of His presence, even if you do not recognize Him at first.

After Jesus saved Peter from sinking into the water, they got back into the boat and the storm ceased. Although the storms of our life may not cease immediately when we cry out to Jesus, we can have faith knowing He is there to rescue us. And that gives us the strength and courage to survive the toss.

Lord, thank You for always being the calm in the center of my storms. I just praise You, Lord, for having power over every element, every circumstance...so that I don't have to worry. All I have to do is trust You to bring me through. Help me to remember that the next time I feel tossed-about by the storm of life. And I thank You, in advance, for helping me weather it. These things I pray, in Jesus' name...amen.

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Matt 11:29 "...for I am gentle & humble in heart, & you will find rest for your souls."
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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/11/2008 7:40:20 AM   
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Running Toward A Dream

Heb 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

A morning run often mimicks life's journey toward your dreams. There are many times our insecurities or feelings of inadequacy scream out for us to stop.

At times our goal seems so far away; so illusive. It's not easy, and there are no short cuts. Just the decision to embrace each step as necessary...and refusing to quit.

Then one day, you realize you've reached your goal. And as sweet as the shadow of a dream come true is, you just couldn't stay there. You want to keep on...smiling....and dreaming some more.

Each part of the journey is essential. All the fear, the closed doors, the prayers. All the soul searching to check my motives. All the input from family and friends. All the studying and reading and researching. All the discouragement...and all the encouragement. It was all part of it. Step by step. And looking back, would you have it any other way? After all, it was never really about just reaching that one goal. It was about gaining a deeper relationship with God along the way.

2 Tim 4:7 I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.

Dear Lord...help me discern which dreams in my heart are from You and which are not. Help me make the pursuit be more about growing closer to You than anything else. And give me wisdom to know how to follow my dreams, and the courage to take the next steps.

You know I'm a little confused right now. I praise You for leading me to this job...but I really thought I was supposed to pursue that certification. I guess I'll just keep waiting for Your direction. But whatever Your dream for me...I pray You will just give me the strength and grace to pursue it in a manner pleasing to You...that glorifies You. These things I pray...in Jesus' name...amen.

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Matt 11:29 "...for I am gentle & humble in heart, & you will find rest for your souls."
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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/14/2008 11:57:25 AM   
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Thank you, Kimberly, for sharing that devotional. It was perfect for me to read today!

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/15/2008 8:04:52 AM   
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Today's Devotion:

An Unhurried Life

Although Jesus was busy, the Bible never mentions Him being in a hurry. Others around Jesus tried to hurry Him up, but Jesus refused to be rushed. He always made time to hold a child, touch a sick man or talk to a woman whose wrong choices ostracized her from others. Jesus could have hurried – He had more to accomplish in three years than we can imagine accomplishing in a lifetime. But He chose to put people over His schedule.

The solutions to a hurried life are simple, yet difficult to incorporate into a life that is addicted to rushing. For those of us who hurry out of habit, we must choose to slow down.

Some of us must address the issue of hurry if we are to live the grace-filled lives Jesus calls us to live. So take a deep breath, let it out slowly, pause to pray, and enjoy an un-hurried day.

John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."


Mark 10:13-14 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have Him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’”

Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.


Lord.... thank You for taking the time to show Your love for me today. Help me not to be in such a hurry that I miss them. And thank You for giving us Jesus – who modeled a life of love and patience. I know how fortunate I am, in some respects, to be alone. I don't have small children pulling me in different directions anymore. I don't have a husband I have to try to "fit in" around a busy household schedule. I don't have pressing business appointments or a delivery schedule to keep anymore. So even though I sometimes miss these things, help me to remember I do have advantages others do not. Help me to choose to take the time for things that are important to You...that will bring me closer to You. And Lord, help me not to judge others for their hurried lifestyles. You know I have "issues" about that. Help me to be more aware of how I can help relieve their burden sometime. All these things I pray...in Jesus' name....amen.


Isn't it funny how God prepares us...even if we don't realize it? I'd read an email Sunday about how Americans spend their time. That got me to thinkin. Years ago, I used to track my time at work for a week so I could see where I was wasting time, where I could make changes to be more efficient, etc. I have never done that in my personal life.

So last night I made a spreadsheet and tracked my time for the entire day. As a driver, the DOT requires by law that you log your entire day in 15-min inervals. For over a year...I have developed the habit of mentally-cataloging what I was doing. It will be interesting to see what my week looks like now.

Hope everyone has a great day!

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/17/2008 11:02:22 PM   
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Hey Kimberly! I'm home. I missed you so much! I can't wait to talk to you.

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/20/2008 9:45:22 PM   
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Dear Kimberly,

I miss you lots. 'Nough said.

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Love is never tired of waiting; love is kind; love has no envy; love has no high opinion of itself, love has no pride.

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/21/2008 7:44:15 AM   
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today's devotion...

I Hate To Burden You

Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people. (Eph 6:18 )

Although my email was intended to be a prayer request, it started out more like an apology. I needed my friends to pray, but I was hesitant to ask them. I didn't want my request to be a burden. After all, the group of friends I was sending the email to already had so many burdens of their own: illness, job loss, death, stress, relationship strains, overloaded schedules, etc.

I wondered if my need rated high enough on the urgency “Richter” scale? Was it bad enough to ask for prayer or should I wait to see how things turned out?

The first sentence in my email went something like this: "I hate to add to your list of burdens, but I need prayer for JJ."

Within fifteen minutes after I hit “send” my friends who were on their computers started telling me they were praying. Not only did they pray, they thanked me for sharing what was going on and for letting them be there for me. One friend shared how someone she knew had been through a similar situation. Another asked questions and made some great suggestions. Then another cracked a funny joke that made me laugh, which I really needed to do!

What if I had not shared our need with my friends? I would’ve missed out on the comfort of having them “with me” and the peace that came as a result of their prayers.

They would’ve missed out on the opportunity to be the “Body of Christ” by guarding our hearts and minds with God’s promises and the power of prayer. They also would have missed the joy of celebrating medical tests that went really well, peace that surpassed our understanding and recovery that was quick. Even as we wait for the test results, their prayers and God’s peace remain as our constant companions.

God is teaching me much about prayer. For someone who hates to impose on others, I need to be reminded that asking for prayer isn't about putting burdens on my friends. It's about letting them walk by my side down a path that I was never intended to walk alone. In return, they let me do the same.

Ps 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.

Philemon 1:4 I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

Col 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Oh Lord, You know this is close to my heart. One of the things I love best about CW is how so many share their prayer requests...and I can share mine...and then I have the priviledge of covering them in prayer...of lifting them up to You...of sharing in their joy, relief, or even their will to persever. Thank You, Lord, for never seeing our prayers as a burden. Continue to teach me more about the power, and the purpose of prayer in my life and in my friendships.

Help me to remember this week that You want me to give every little thing over to You in prayer...not just the big stuff. Any time I hang on to it or try to handle it on my own...it's such a waste of my time and energy, Lord. I could be doing something for You. I could be focused on You. I could be filled with Your Spirit...instead of worried and stressed and confused. And thank You, Lord, for friends that are always ready to pray...and who let me pray for them. All these things I pray...in Jesus’ name...amen.

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Matt 11:29 "...for I am gentle & humble in heart, & you will find rest for your souls."
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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/21/2008 7:49:57 AM   
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what a great devotion for me today!

on that note...my "silly lil prayer request" is just for strength to get thru this week. most of you know, i don't have a full schedule anymore. i'm used to lots of quiet time and being home alone (although i don't always like it). but this week i have something every night...and wont get home til at least 9pm every night. and while i'm being so honest...i'm hormonal and my body is just drained and worn out. i got a great nap yesterday (even releived those dark circles under my eyes! lol), so i'm hoping that will get me off to a good start today.

and as i've been doing my devotions, it just started to storm. so no bright, sunny day to motivate me. ahhhhhhhhh....but i will not fall into a slump. i'm going to pray for my friends...and myself...on the way into work. and i have already laid a great foundation to my day...starting it in God's Word. come to think of it...i spent about 3 hrs studying and reading the Bible last night, too. i should be in good shape, huh? lol

hope everyone has a great week! if you don't see me much this week...that's why!

((((all my CW friends))))

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/22/2008 12:07:13 AM   
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(((kimberly)))

Received your emails and will read over your comments tomorrow. I'm still very glad that we're doing this study together!

Why are you working late all week?

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/22/2008 12:26:59 AM   
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Kimberly, I just wanted to let you know how I appreciate the devotions you post.

I may not always respond because sometimes I feel like you've covered it all, but I do read them all and love how you not only share God's word, but how He moves in your life and your heart.

You bring encouragement and I just wanted to give you huge huggles for that!

Love ya girl and keep it up!!! You're a peach!!!

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/22/2008 7:41:49 AM   
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Kimberly, I just wanted to let you know how I appreciate the devotions you post.

I may not always respond because sometimes I feel like you've covered it all, but I do read them all and love how you not only share God's word, but how He moves in your life and your heart.

You bring encouragement and I just wanted to give you huge huggles for that!

Love ya girl and keep it up!!! You're a peach!!!


awwwww....thanks, tink! what a nice thing to wake up to this morning!! sometimes i worry that sharing my devotions here may be seen as calling too much attention to my personal walk...but then other times, i just get excited about i've read...and what it brings to mind...that i have to share cuz maybe someone else needs to hear the same thing i did. but mostly i don't think about it...and just use this lil PFY thread for my own reflection. i always end up thinking if God didn't want me to continue to post here, He'd tell me.

but you made my day, all the same, sweetie! (((((TINK)))))

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/22/2008 7:57:23 AM   
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today's devotion...

What Is In A Name?

Mark 3:17 James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges,

which means Sons of Thunder).

As noted in today’s key verse, James and John also earned nicknames. I can imagine the scene when Jesus imparted them ... brothers James & John are approaching Jesus and the others. Jesus elbows Matthew in the ribs and says, “Check it out. Here come those Sons of Thunder!” Matthew chuckles knowingly at his bold spoken friends. Or maybe Jesus has each of his outstretched hands on James’ and John’s shoulders and says affectionately, “I love your boldness, guys. You are definitely my special Sons of Thunder and you’re gonna do great stuff for my kingdom.”

Throughout scripture we see numerous examples of God changing someone's name in light of something they've done or will do for Him. In appointing James and John, Jesus used a powerful noun – thunder – that captured their dispositions. I think it’s interesting that their special gift of boldness, to be used for the Lord’s glory, was the very same characteristic that drew criticism from the others when the “Sons of Thunder” asked to be seated closest to Jesus in Heaven.

Having a “thunderous” personality could be fruitful or lethal, depending on how James and John handled it. Had they been “thunderous” on their own or for their own purposes, the results might have been disastrous. But being “thunderous” under the direction of Jesus bore precious fruit for the kingdom.

As we see in this wonderful example in scripture, God calls us to tasks for His Kingdom according to our nature — the very nature He designed and gave us. And as James and John learned to do, we must submit it to His Lordship so He can grow us to our full potential.

So what might your nickname be? Daughter of Mercy? Sister Sunshine? Faithful Friend? Soft-spoken Servant?

Oh God...I cannot imagine what it will be like if Jesus ever gives me a nickname! My only nickname has been "KJ"...I've never been the type of person who earned one, I guess. So it makes me wonder what He would call me. And that makes me laugh....because I don't usually think of Jesus as a "nicknamin' kind o' friend." (lol) But He was exactly that kind of man with His disciples and friends, wasn't He? Just another reminder of how He lived just like us...and felt the same emotions and had the same kind of relationships as we do now.

Thank You for that reminder...for personalizing Jesus to me yet again. It makes me feel so special to think that You call us according to how You created us....that we each have earned a 'nickname' in Your heart because of who we are....purposefully chosen to be used in certain ways. Lord, I just pray You will use me and all my personality traits....to Your glory. I surrender all that I am to You today. My heart is just bubbling over with Your love. Thank You for Your personal attention this morning, as I start my day. I praise You, Lord, for always being more than I could ever imagine!!! Thank You for making me Yours. I love You!!!

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Kimberly
Shifing Gears w/ Kimberly

Matt 11:29 "...for I am gentle & humble in heart, & you will find rest for your souls."
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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/22/2008 7:59:39 AM   
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(((kimberly)))

Received your emails and will read over your comments tomorrow. I'm still very glad that we're doing this study together!

Why are you working late all week?


me, too!!! and i think we're gonna be getting into some really interesting stuff here now.

i'm not working late all week...just have something going on mo, tu, we, and th nights! this is totally out-of-the-ordinary for me! makes me appreciate even more how much i enjoy my unrushed lifestyle.

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Shifing Gears w/ Kimberly

Matt 11:29 "...for I am gentle & humble in heart, & you will find rest for your souls."
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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/22/2008 10:18:14 PM   
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Heya Kimberly....what's shakin?!

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RE: Shifting Gears with Kimberly - 7/22/2008 10:36:00 PM