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Irish Music

I love, love, love the Getty's...that is Keith and Kristyn. Totally blessed by their worship for us at the CCEF Conference, and since then, bought all their music, including their new CD, "Awaken The Dawn".

This speaks to my heart and mind. It's especially heartfelt to me, for my Maternal Great Grandfather was born and raised in Ireland and immigrated to America in his 20's. He happens to be my Grandma, who died in September '08, Father.

Please, take a moment and get to know them. And, if you are like me, you will want their music for your library.

"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God." Psalm 40:3










"Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame him who tramples on me. God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!

My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down amid fiery beasts - the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my way, but they have fallen into it themselves. My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! I will give thanks to you, O lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!" Psalm 57

"Counsel From The Cross: Connecting Broken People To The Love Of Christ"

Have I shared with you how much I like, and enjoy reading Elyse Fitzpatrick? Well, I do. She has written a new book, which was released this month and I am so excited to receive it. I ordered it from: (as I usually do) Westminster Bookstore.

http://www.wtsbooks.com/product-exec/product_id/6345/nm/Counsel+from+the+Cross%3A+Connecting+Broken+People+to+the+Love+of+Christ+%28Paperback%29

When I receive it, and start reading it, I will do further postings. If you are not familiar with her, get familiar with her. Here is her website: http://elysefitzpatrick.com/Home_Page.html

And, just in case you are serious, here is an audio interview about the book: http://www.sermonaudio.com/new_details3.asp?ID=21058

I know that this will be a good book. I will hold fast to my chair and get ready to be pricked...and it may be more like a jab.

Broken-Down House

What does your house look like? How would people describe it...you?

Here's Paul Tripp...

We need restoration.

Thankful for Booklets

There are times people come to me and are so heavy laden. I listen, ask questions, sometimes clarifying questions, to get an idea of where they are at...

I tell them how much Jesus loves them. Give encouragement. Build hope. Sometimes they need a little more when they leave my office. That's when I give out a CCEF Booklet. How WONDERFUL they have been in ministering. I had one woman come back to me the next time with tears in her eyes saying, "Anna...it spoke right to my heart..."

Here is a video, giving you a glimpse into the Counselor's office. Sometimes, this is all the mind may comprehend...these booklets.

"A Shelter In The Time Of Storm" Part 3 of 3

And last, may I recommend the book from a bookstore I order from frequently

http://www.wtsbookstore.com/ or

http://paultrippministries.org/

And here is a video to complete this 3 part series:

"A Shelter In The Time Of Storm" Part 2

So, here we are at take 2 with Paul Tripp's book, "A Shelter In The Time Of Storm".

This time I'm going to focus on Chapter 8-"What Is Your One Thing?"
"...The spiritual reality for many of us is that the one thing is not the Lord. And the danger in that reality is this: your one thing will control your heart, and whatever controls your heart will exercise inescapable influence over your words, choices, and actions. Your one thing will become that which shapes and directs your responses to the situations and relationships of your daily life. If the Lord isn't your one thing, the thing that is your one thing will be your functional lord.

Here is what you say to yourself when something is your one thing: "Life has meaning and I have worth only if I have _______________________ in my life." The problem is that the one-thing catalog is virtually endless:

• Power. Life has meaning or I have worth only if I have power & influence over others.
• Approval. If I am loved and respected by____________________.
• Comfort. If I have a certain kind of pleasure or experience.
• Image. If I have a certain look or body image.
• Control. If I am able to have mastery over a particular area of my life.
• Dependence. If someone is there to keep me safe.
• Independence. If I am completely free of the obligation or responsibility to take care of someone.
• Inclusion. If a particular social or professional group lets me into their inner ring.
• Achievement. If I am recognized for my accomplishments.
• Prosperity. If I have a certain level of wealth, finance, nice possessions.
• Religion. If I am adhering to my religion's codes and accomplished in its activities.
• Irreligion. If I am totally independent of organized religion and have a self-made morality.
• Race or Culture. If my race and culture are ascendant and recognized as superior.
• A Person. If this one person is happy to be in my life and happy with me.
• Family. If my children/parents are happy and happy with me.
• Helping. If people are dependent on me and need me.
• Suffering. If I am hurting or having a problem, only then do I feel noble, worthy of love, or free of guilt.

You see, in every situation and relationship of your everyday life, there is a one-thing war being fought on the turf of your heart. You & I are safe only when the Lord really is the one thing that commands our hearts and controls our actions."

How did you do on the list above? We NEED THE LORD!!!!

Psalm 27:4--"One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple."