2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
For God has not given (Sylvia)us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound (healthy) mind.
The Power of God of works. Scripture NEVER GETS TIRED. Pray the WORD of God to transfigure a life. This is a Song I must Sing, Sylvia.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Eucharisteo - On my way to One Thousand Gifts.
77. Sound of the clock revealing my time is one of my most valuable possessions.
78.The artistic way God grows the branches of the trees outside my window.
79. Musical memories from my childhood.
80. Picture window memories of Sassafrass Hill.
81. Miracle of beauty in each floral bouquet mother created from Sassafrass Hill
82. The sparkles of joy in my granddaughter's eyes at 6 years old.
83. Playing chicken foot with Lauren at age 4 in Panera's Bread Co in Fort Worth.
84. Playing board games with Micah and Lauren.
85. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever more the same.
86. God is everywhere that means no matter where I am HE is present.
87. The sunshine this afternoon after the morning thunderstorm.
88. Sleeping all through the night.
89. Being created in the Image of God.
90. Spending time with my girlfriends.
91. Beauty in vibrant and soft colors.
92. Memories of Sirois Family and their Gladiola Farm in Jonesboro, AR
93. Growing up in Central Baptist Church, Jonesboro, AR
94. God's Grace in my life.
95. The physical ability to get down on the floor to pray and get back up without help.
96. The LOVE of GOD in my life today.
97. God's faithfulness and goodness to me through the easy times and the hard times of life.
98. The WORD of the LORD.
99. Positive Role Models
100. Eucharisteo = Thanksgiving and always precedes the miracles.
78.The artistic way God grows the branches of the trees outside my window.
79. Musical memories from my childhood.
80. Picture window memories of Sassafrass Hill.
81. Miracle of beauty in each floral bouquet mother created from Sassafrass Hill
82. The sparkles of joy in my granddaughter's eyes at 6 years old.
83. Playing chicken foot with Lauren at age 4 in Panera's Bread Co in Fort Worth.
84. Playing board games with Micah and Lauren.
85. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever more the same.
86. God is everywhere that means no matter where I am HE is present.
87. The sunshine this afternoon after the morning thunderstorm.
88. Sleeping all through the night.
89. Being created in the Image of God.
90. Spending time with my girlfriends.
91. Beauty in vibrant and soft colors.
92. Memories of Sirois Family and their Gladiola Farm in Jonesboro, AR
93. Growing up in Central Baptist Church, Jonesboro, AR
94. God's Grace in my life.
95. The physical ability to get down on the floor to pray and get back up without help.
96. The LOVE of GOD in my life today.
97. God's faithfulness and goodness to me through the easy times and the hard times of life.
98. The WORD of the LORD.
99. Positive Role Models
100. Eucharisteo = Thanksgiving and always precedes the miracles.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
My Prayer to Jesus this morning.
Blessings, This is a Song I must Sing of God's Grace and Mercy as he draws me back to him. Praise God for his Everlasting Faithfulness to His WORD. Sylvia
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
God's LOVE and GRACE are LIMITLESS - EUCHARISTEO
56. The heat and aroma from the oven on a cool early morning baking oatmeal/raisin/walnut cookies
57. Sunshine Spring Day - Solid Blue Sky - Absent of Any Clouds
58. Sunrise exposing shadows pointing to The LIGHT of a New Day
59. The warmth of a fresh hot towel straight from the dryer on a very cool morning.
60. Cooper, age 3 using the word beautiful to described the bluebonnet painting
61. The many sounds of my home.
62. The sound of a Quiet House.
63. The sound of my house full of family.
64. The Wisdom of God revealed to me.
65. The adventure and hunt to discover God exactly where I am in my everyday life.
66. God's Holy Presence in my house in the still of the night as I seek HIM.
67. The beauty of clear and vibrant colors in the lead crystal lamp from my childhood.
68. My camera that captures moments so my mind will not forget.
69. Cooper, 3 yr knows how to turn off and on a digital camera without any instructions.
70. Strip Paneling in my house that provides multiple symbols of the cross in disguise.
71. The beauty of the curves and lines of a wingback chair.
72. The reflections of light on the myraid tiny mirrors hung on the Christmas tree.
73. The Seasons of Life
74. The Season of the Year
75. Being Created by a Sovereign God and in the Image of God.
76. My heritage of faith
57. Sunshine Spring Day - Solid Blue Sky - Absent of Any Clouds
58. Sunrise exposing shadows pointing to The LIGHT of a New Day
59. The warmth of a fresh hot towel straight from the dryer on a very cool morning.
60. Cooper, age 3 using the word beautiful to described the bluebonnet painting
61. The many sounds of my home.
62. The sound of a Quiet House.
63. The sound of my house full of family.
64. The Wisdom of God revealed to me.
65. The adventure and hunt to discover God exactly where I am in my everyday life.
66. God's Holy Presence in my house in the still of the night as I seek HIM.
67. The beauty of clear and vibrant colors in the lead crystal lamp from my childhood.
68. My camera that captures moments so my mind will not forget.
69. Cooper, 3 yr knows how to turn off and on a digital camera without any instructions.
70. Strip Paneling in my house that provides multiple symbols of the cross in disguise.
71. The beauty of the curves and lines of a wingback chair.
72. The reflections of light on the myraid tiny mirrors hung on the Christmas tree.
73. The Seasons of Life
74. The Season of the Year
75. Being Created by a Sovereign God and in the Image of God.
76. My heritage of faith
Thursday, March 3, 2011
More Gifts from God exactly where I am today
27. Living in Texas
28. The faith and belief of a young child
29. The sun shine after an early foggy morning.
30. I can see to read
31. Communication through the internet.
32. Reading Blogs of Encouragement
33. Making new friends from the blogs I read and comment.
34. The heat and cooling system that works in my home.
35. The sounds of birds singing as I walk out my front door.
36. Time God created as Holy
37. Giving Thanks before a miracles happen.
38. I have my own transportation when I need it.
39. The ability to pay for gas in my car.
40. God's angels protecting me on the freeway.
41. The sunlight shining in room through the curtains
42. The humming quiet of the washer and dryer.
43. Business opportunities
44. Chris Tiegreen's Devotional Book "Worship the King"
45. The touch of a friend
46. Daily choices
47. Reading a good book
48. Gonzo, our dog barking when somebody comes near the house.
49. The joy of Cooper's laughter at age 3
50. Eating dinner with family prepared by Ryan.
51. Moonlight as bright as day.
52. The Glory of God in the setting sun
53. Signs of Spring
54. Blooming Tulip Trees
55. Cell phone communication
28. The faith and belief of a young child
29. The sun shine after an early foggy morning.
30. I can see to read
31. Communication through the internet.
32. Reading Blogs of Encouragement
33. Making new friends from the blogs I read and comment.
34. The heat and cooling system that works in my home.
35. The sounds of birds singing as I walk out my front door.
36. Time God created as Holy
37. Giving Thanks before a miracles happen.
38. I have my own transportation when I need it.
39. The ability to pay for gas in my car.
40. God's angels protecting me on the freeway.
41. The sunlight shining in room through the curtains
42. The humming quiet of the washer and dryer.
43. Business opportunities
44. Chris Tiegreen's Devotional Book "Worship the King"
45. The touch of a friend
46. Daily choices
47. Reading a good book
48. Gonzo, our dog barking when somebody comes near the house.
49. The joy of Cooper's laughter at age 3
50. Eating dinner with family prepared by Ryan.
51. Moonlight as bright as day.
52. The Glory of God in the setting sun
53. Signs of Spring
54. Blooming Tulip Trees
55. Cell phone communication
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Eucharisteo - Thanksgiving - Always precedes the miracle
I am so grateful for a new friend God brought in my life January of 2010. I met her through a mutual friend in Houston who attends my church. Ang had flown down from Michigan to stay with our friend Annette to attend the Siesta Scripture Memory Team Celebration of 2009. My friend with her guest Ang (who I had heard much about and even saw her blog) picked me up so I could attend this celebration. What a joy! Ang has become very dear to me as she is the one who gave me the name for this blog, Sylvia's Song.
To continue the story, my friends Annette and Ang introduced me to another blog, Holy Experience authored by a Canadian, Ann Voskamp. This is an amazing blog however this year I learned that Ann Voskamp is now an author of a brand new book entitled One Thousand Gifts "A Dare to LIVE FULLY Right Where You Are". I was intrigued with this book and knew it could be used as a book study on line however I had some other activities going and decided to wait to purchase my book.
Ang's birthday is Valentine's Day so on Sunday Night before Monday Valentine's Day I call to sing and wish Ang a Happy Birthday and in our conversation she learns that I have not purchased Ann Voskamp's book yet. Well, she insisted on gifting me with the book. After a brief discussion I finally realized I needed to receive her blessing of this book. I was amazed when the book was on my doorstep three days later.
Then while I was home sick last month, I began reading this amazing book. By the time I got to the third chapter I decided I had to start my list. This would be a hunt a.k.a adventure to discover God in my everyday moments. This list is in no specific order of importance or chronological time frame. Also I can repeat the same gift as many times as I feel the need since there are different layers to be thankful for. I don't need a fancy journal, just a small spiral that I can carry in my purse will do, however I already have a beautiful journal I received some time back and realized it was perfect for this discipline.
Taken from page. 32 of the book "One Thousand Gifts"
In the original language of the New Testament "he gave thanks" reads "eucharisteo."
The root word of eucharisteo is charis, meaning "grace," Jesus took the bread and saw it as grace and gave thanks. He took the bread and knew it to be gift and gave thanks.
But there is more, and I read it. Eucharisteo, thanksgiving, envelopes the Greek word for grace, charis. But it also hold its derivative, the Greek word chara, meaning "joy." Joy. Ah...yes. I might be needing me some of that. That might be what the quest for more is all about---that which Augustine claimed, "Without exception...all try their hardest to reach the same goal, that is joy."
I breathe deep, like a sojourner finally coming home. That has always been the goal of the fullest life---joy. And my life knew exactly how elusive that slippery three-letter word, joy, can be. I think of it then again, that night of nightmares, the flailing , frantic, moon-eyed lunge for more. More what? And this was it; I could tell how my whole being responded to that one word. I longed for more life, for more holy joy.
Now I begin my list to 1000 on line. The list for me to receive the miracles of God that evenutally will allow me to experience joy... more holy joy. I will begin with what I have already recorded in my Eucharisteo Journal. So when you see just a number and a word or phrase, maybe even a sentence you will know I am on the hunt for God in my everyday life exactly where I am. This discipline is life changing.
1. My friends
2. The fact that I can read
3. The fact that God loves me Just as I Am.
4. I can learn
5. I live in America
6. My neighborhood
7. My Bible
8. Prayer
9. The Healing Power of Jesus in my life
10. My husband, Les
11. My daughter, Vicki
12. My daughter, Valerie
13. Brandon and Vicki
14. Ryan and Valerie
15. My grandson, Micah
16. My granddaughter, Lauren
17. My grandson, Cooper
18. The freshness of a new born baby
19. Family
20. Sleep
21. My home on a cul-de-sac street
22. Living in a small city surrounded by Houston, TX
23. The warmth of the sun on a chilly day.
24. Soothing hot tea on a sore throat.
25. A quiet house.
26. Extended Family of Choice
To continue the story, my friends Annette and Ang introduced me to another blog, Holy Experience authored by a Canadian, Ann Voskamp. This is an amazing blog however this year I learned that Ann Voskamp is now an author of a brand new book entitled One Thousand Gifts "A Dare to LIVE FULLY Right Where You Are". I was intrigued with this book and knew it could be used as a book study on line however I had some other activities going and decided to wait to purchase my book.
Ang's birthday is Valentine's Day so on Sunday Night before Monday Valentine's Day I call to sing and wish Ang a Happy Birthday and in our conversation she learns that I have not purchased Ann Voskamp's book yet. Well, she insisted on gifting me with the book. After a brief discussion I finally realized I needed to receive her blessing of this book. I was amazed when the book was on my doorstep three days later.
Then while I was home sick last month, I began reading this amazing book. By the time I got to the third chapter I decided I had to start my list. This would be a hunt a.k.a adventure to discover God in my everyday moments. This list is in no specific order of importance or chronological time frame. Also I can repeat the same gift as many times as I feel the need since there are different layers to be thankful for. I don't need a fancy journal, just a small spiral that I can carry in my purse will do, however I already have a beautiful journal I received some time back and realized it was perfect for this discipline.
Taken from page. 32 of the book "One Thousand Gifts"
In the original language of the New Testament "he gave thanks" reads "eucharisteo."
The root word of eucharisteo is charis, meaning "grace," Jesus took the bread and saw it as grace and gave thanks. He took the bread and knew it to be gift and gave thanks.
But there is more, and I read it. Eucharisteo, thanksgiving, envelopes the Greek word for grace, charis. But it also hold its derivative, the Greek word chara, meaning "joy." Joy. Ah...yes. I might be needing me some of that. That might be what the quest for more is all about---that which Augustine claimed, "Without exception...all try their hardest to reach the same goal, that is joy."
I breathe deep, like a sojourner finally coming home. That has always been the goal of the fullest life---joy. And my life knew exactly how elusive that slippery three-letter word, joy, can be. I think of it then again, that night of nightmares, the flailing , frantic, moon-eyed lunge for more. More what? And this was it; I could tell how my whole being responded to that one word. I longed for more life, for more holy joy.
Now I begin my list to 1000 on line. The list for me to receive the miracles of God that evenutally will allow me to experience joy... more holy joy. I will begin with what I have already recorded in my Eucharisteo Journal. So when you see just a number and a word or phrase, maybe even a sentence you will know I am on the hunt for God in my everyday life exactly where I am. This discipline is life changing.
1. My friends
2. The fact that I can read
3. The fact that God loves me Just as I Am.
4. I can learn
5. I live in America
6. My neighborhood
7. My Bible
8. Prayer
9. The Healing Power of Jesus in my life
10. My husband, Les
11. My daughter, Vicki
12. My daughter, Valerie
13. Brandon and Vicki
14. Ryan and Valerie
15. My grandson, Micah
16. My granddaughter, Lauren
17. My grandson, Cooper
18. The freshness of a new born baby
19. Family
20. Sleep
21. My home on a cul-de-sac street
22. Living in a small city surrounded by Houston, TX
23. The warmth of the sun on a chilly day.
24. Soothing hot tea on a sore throat.
25. A quiet house.
26. Extended Family of Choice
March 1 - James 5:11 Scripture Memory
James 5:11 (NIV)
As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
At Bible Study last night I was reminded that God continues to be the God He was and is and has always will be for me. God's LOVE and Compassion is everlasting. He is my God, My Creator and Maker of Heaven and Earth. God is my Strength and my Salvation. He is the God who heals my body when I am sick. He is the God who provides all my NEEDs. Not necessarily all my wants, there is a difference. He is my Shepherd and leads me along life's pathway. God created a plan for just my life and in Job 42:2 I know that you(the LORD) can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted. He is my God of Peace and Order. God is my Friend and Brother. My God is ALWAYS Faithful and True. God is my Heavenly Father. God is all that I have listed and so much more. Praise the Name of the Almighty God, Elohim. He is The God of Miracles I experience everyday whether I recognize it or not because God is a God full of compassion and mercy. Blessed is the Name of the LORD MOST HIGH, JESUS CHRIST MY LORD.
This is a Song I must Sing, of Praise to God for who He is yesterday, today, and forever more. Sylvia
As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
At Bible Study last night I was reminded that God continues to be the God He was and is and has always will be for me. God's LOVE and Compassion is everlasting. He is my God, My Creator and Maker of Heaven and Earth. God is my Strength and my Salvation. He is the God who heals my body when I am sick. He is the God who provides all my NEEDs. Not necessarily all my wants, there is a difference. He is my Shepherd and leads me along life's pathway. God created a plan for just my life and in Job 42:2 I know that you(the LORD) can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted. He is my God of Peace and Order. God is my Friend and Brother. My God is ALWAYS Faithful and True. God is my Heavenly Father. God is all that I have listed and so much more. Praise the Name of the Almighty God, Elohim. He is The God of Miracles I experience everyday whether I recognize it or not because God is a God full of compassion and mercy. Blessed is the Name of the LORD MOST HIGH, JESUS CHRIST MY LORD.
This is a Song I must Sing, of Praise to God for who He is yesterday, today, and forever more. Sylvia
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