I just shared this with one of my Yahoo groups, and thought I would post it here too. Some of my faithful readers know I started a new women's ministry this August. Well the mom's class meets twice a month and this past Thursday I taught on hearing from God. I thought I would share my notes with you. We of course elaborated my notes, but maybe you can use the info.

Be blessed,

Chasity

Seasons of Godly Women

August 28, 2008

How do we hear God?

First you must realize that He has a plan for each of us. ~Jeremiah 29:11

God has each of us in His mind each moment of every day. He knows exactly the plans He wants you to accomplish.

There are no special people or groups that can hear from God. ~John 10:27

If you are a child of God you can hear from Him.

Although you may have clutter blocking you from hearing His voice. So in that case you must prepare yourself to hear from Him.

So How?

1) Must have a relationship~ Quiet times

2) Be a follower (disciple) in everything you do

3) The bible will help you know the path (His will) to take~ Psalm 119:105

4) We can receive wisdom if we ask for it in prayer~ James 1:5-6 (and not doubt what we hear

5) We are given the Holy Spirit to help guide us~ John 16:13

6) We are given advice from godly people~ Proverbs 15:22

7) Trust in God that He will accomplish His will in our lives~ Proverbs 3:5 Philippians 1:6

What do we do with what we hear?

He also gives each of us gifts and abilities to use in His service. All talents we have should be used to build the kingdom of God.
Sometimes to recognize these gifts you have to step back and think.

~What gives me life?

~What am I good at?

~What do I love to do?

Those desires are not there by accident. God placed those there for a purpose. We are all different and each of us has different loves. Those loves are what should direct you in His service. Ex. Children’s ministry, youth, women, being a teacher and leader or being a great friend, wife and mother

God wants to speak His plan to each of us, but we have to prepare ourselves and listen.

Also as mothers we have the responsibilities to hear God for our children. (Along with dad) We should seek God in how we raise, discipline, school, and involve them in extra activities. We should encourage our children to have a one on one relationship with God and seek Him first. We should listen for God in how we bring up our kids. We should order our lives so God is first for ourselves and our family.

Well it is that time again...Show n Tell Friday with my friend Canadagirl over at Raising 4 godly men.

Well as some of you learned last Friday during show n tell...my birthday was this week. Well it is today. Also in that post I explained that I have recieved some bday money. I had purchased my handy dandy banana holder. Well my show n tell today is another gadget. I learned how to sew last October...which I LOVE doing by the way. Sewing is what relaxes me!! I was eyeing a rotary cutter then, but I could not justify buying one...because I make clothes not quilts. I still think I could use one, but I would not buy one. Well I was browsing a website and found one on sale. SCORE!! Also my 8 year old dd learned how to sew earlier this year. (I loved teaching her.) Well she wants to make a throw for her bed and a baby blanket for her doll...so I need a rotary cutter right? Well I ordered it last week and here is the beauty:

It is a 45mm OLFA Rotary Cutter. I found it here. It is still on sale for $10.49 (reg 14.99) BUT I only paid $8.99. WOOHOO!! It cuts like a dream. It will make cutting out a pattern a piece of cake. They have a bigger one and it was a good price too that day, but I did not want to go crazy. hehe

Do you like that fabric that the rotary cutter is sitting on? Well that was from my last sewing project...ugg too long ago. That was from my girl's Easter dresses. I need to start back sewing on a regular basis...remember it relaxes me. Here is a pic of them last Easter

I even made those bows...I really need to get life settled down, so I can have time for my crafts.

Well I hoped you enjoyed my show n tell...until next time.

Be blessed,

Chasity

Chasity

Well I wanted to share a recipe that we LOVE in our family. Orginally I found the recipe on the back of a cereal box. I also have seen versions of it on tv and other places. However I omit peanuts in my recipe, but you could try it both ways or what ever your family prefers.

The ingredients:

6 cups of cereal (some kind of corn, rice, or wheat Chex type cereal...I used organic corn crunch-ums)

1 Package of semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used milk chocolate)

1/4 Cup Peanut Butter

1 Cup of powered sugar

1/2 cup of peanuts (or dried cranberries or butterscotch chips) **I omit this**

Directions:

1. In large microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate at HIGH 1 minute. Stir and heat an additional 30 seconds at HIGH or until melted when stirred. Stir in peanut butter and peanuts (or cranberries or butterscotch chips)*May omit. Gently stir in cereal into chocolate- peanut butter mixture, until evenly coated.

2. Place powdered sugar in 2-gallon zipper-type storage bag. Add coated cereal mixture to sugar and close bag. Gently toss until evenly coated. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Well to accomplish such a great recipe, you need a team of helpers:

After all that mixing you need to SHAKE IT~~~~~

And the best step...YUMMY

Go ahead make some today!!! I must complete this post, so I can go eat some right now!!!

Be blessed,

Chasity

If some of you read the post below, you know that my camera was in an accident and was not working....Well my hubby touched my camera and it works. Oh YIPPEE it works. When I mean he touched it, that is all he did. There is something wrong with the switch. It does not want to stay switched on, however with slight force it will and it works. HAPPY DANCE!!!

So I thought I would post a pic of my banana holder in my very on kitchen...however there are no bananas left. 10 gone in 2 days...

Be blessed,

Chasity