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*smile* I am Bren.... thank you for taking the time to read here, and hopefully you too will post something. I sensed I am to create this blog... as a place where the body of Christ could come and receive from the Spirit of the Lord ... get to know itself... while getting to know each other more fully, through our comments. If you sense, as a part of the body, you are to blog here too, please do post that which you have to offer the rest of us. I believe, through Christ we each have something to give and receive ... and through doing so we are empowered to walk in the spirit of unity... the fruits of the Holy Spirit are developed within us... and spiritual gifts are given the opportunity to be exercised and fine tuned. Through such Father's Spirit is acknowledged and His goodness, His faithfulness, His ways... all HE desires for us is made known more fully. Perhaps this will be a safe place for such to take place... in spirit and in truth.
As just one aspect of the body of Christ... may I offer, I was born of the Holy Spirit of Christ in 1978... my hubby, Charlie was born of the Holy Spirit in 1980. We seek to follow and surrender to the Holy Spirit of the Lord, having come to recognize His voice... within, and witness it in the lives of those HE loves. Some say, we diligently seek to listen to our conscience and draw upon the Holy Spirit of the Lord to live out that which we are convicted is His will for the moment. ' We can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us... when we are weak, He is strong.' We recognize we have weakness... and strengths... and can see ourselves reflected in others at times ... yet, we also see how unique we are.... each of us are. Through the gift of fiery trials and overcoming tribulation, we have seen many changes for the good take place within... and in our lives, as the Spirit of the Lord causes us to become who HE created us to be in relationship to HIM and one another. ' We are being conformed to the Image of Christ daily.' We seek to discern and respect Christ in us all.... and hope to serve as we are enabled to do so, for the benefit of the whole... for HIS Kingdom sake, not simply our own pleasure.
We seek not to judge ourselves or another harshly... recognizing, it is the Holy Spirit who convicts us... and empowers us to change... grow in spirit and in truth. We desire to walk in His love and truth... and to receive all Father has for us... as a part of His family, and desire the same for us all. We desire to encourage others along the way.... we encourage them to hear from the Spirit of the Lord for themselves... and to love Him as they would be loved in return, with us.
We seek to love others as we would be loved... and have learned to love and accept ourselves and others ... without condemnation, recognizing... through Christ we all walk in grace and truth.... and through remembering, Father is the initiator and finisher of our faith and it is HE who raises us up in the way we are to go.... we are aware each of us are at a different place spiritually. We seek to comfort with the comfort, encouragement, wisdom, and truth, we have received through surrendering to His revealed will, and transformative power.... and our union with HIS Holy Spirit. There is more I could say along these lines ... but I will save such thoughts for another post.... if so inspired.
We are in our late 50's... and have been led to live a simple. balanced lifestyle and to share it with our family and friends, as well as those Father sends into our lives. We live on an acre and grow and preserve some of our own food and share it .... we especially love gardening, indoor and out. My hubby is an artist... presently he is being led to design and create log furniture... www.HandcraftedCedarLogFurniture while serving those Father sends in multiple ways. We work along side others in our local small community serving those who are in need as Father sends them.
It seems to be I have been given some unusual spiritual experiences... and over the years, as I shared what Father has done and is doing, I heard repeatedly... ' You are writing this down aren't you?' (Not having been raised in a church, I assumed regular supernatural experiences and healing miracles were the norm for all Christians, but have since discovered, not necessarily... for Father has a unique plan for us all ....being different parts of His body ... each are called to a specific purpose, as an aspect of the resurrected Spirit of Christ living through the family of God.) Having been asked consistently to tell my stories about HIS Spirit in my/our life... and to write them down... I sought the mind of the Lord regarding His will (was being healed of a learning disability with regard to communication, and still feel insecure with regard to my writing/communication skills, so needed confirmation and clear direction) ... soon after, to my delight and shock... August 2001 someone gave me a years salary .... they told me ' God told me to do this because you are called to write.' I have been writing ever since.. and as I do... I sit before the Lord and ask Him to give me His words... and to anoint them, that others may hear and receive and become who they were created to be, as a member of His family, and an aspect of the body of Christ .... and whatever else it is He intends, having appointed me to write. Because I also have been given the heart of an intercessor, I ask though such all would come to love Him fully. I believe Father told me I am to publish what HE gives me for free at www.EnterRest.com and where ever else I am led to publish. It is my desire to publish it for free in book format someday, if that be His will as well.
If you desire to know more... please ask... or go to www.EnterRest.com and read that which I have been led to publish thus far... I have already received writings imparted specifically for this blog, and hope to be given more. May HIS intent for imparting such come into Being.
Since this blog is not about me... but about the Spirit of the Lord... and our love and appreciation for HIM, in each of us and in our lives... and for each of you as well ... please ... do speak that which is in your heart... here and elsewhere on this site. Looking forward to meeting you all... and reading that which YOU too have been given as we gather together here... for whatever reasons He may have... for drawing us!
Father, may we be united in and through Your love and truth... as Your spiritual family... may those who need to read that which is offered, find that which is intended for them... and receive that which is offered, with overcoming/transformative power, according to the unfolding of Your eternal plan. May those who have to offer... find the words to express Your heart... may their words, be they simple or profound be anointed with Your love and wisdom, to accomplish that which You intend, having imparted them. May our love for You increase... and bless You.. as well as those who desire to know YOU and YOUR truth... for themselves experientially. Thank You.... |
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The "Windsurfer's Prayer" Author: God knows my name. 10-18-07
The “Windsurfer’s Prayer”
"Dear God, help me and anyone that wants to join me, learn to windsurf from you. The "Holy Spirit" as our Power Source, the buoyancy of Jesus Christ as our board to keep us above the water and the waves as long as we focus on Him, and the all Powerful Father, Creator of everything that is good. Water .... The sign of the cleansing re-birth, redemption and salvation, and destruction of the Old, Evil, sinful self. So if you see me doing "Head dunks" or "Flipping off the board" for total body submersion, you will know that I have once again fallen short, and I need to "jump in the lake" and rely totally on the ultimate "Life Savior" , Jesus Christ, to "get me up" again, and persevere till He tells me to head home, where the waves are 1000's of feet tall and I never have to worry about taking my focus off of God again. In Jesus name I pray, Thank-you Lord for loving me soooo much. A-men, yes, A-men 051106 Author: “God knows my Name” |
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| New Beginnings August 11th, 2003 Story GOD KNOWS MY NAME | P.O. BOX 42, HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 55350 |
STORY OF AUGUST 11TH, 2003 THE REVIVAL THAT WON’T HAPPEN TODAY, IT IS NOT YET THE RIGHT “SEASON” Author: My name is not important, God knows my name. Non-Fiction On August 18th, 2003, I thought I should have a “gathering”; ….”fundraiser”…no maybe “celebration”…no wait, I know a “Good old fashion Southern Baptist style Revival” right here in rural Minnesota. Yes, a good old fashion revival (Not that I’ve ever attended one, or even know what characteristics go into making one happen.)
Truthfully, the revival idea (thought) was mostly inspired by the awesome gathering I attended at the Hutchinson Event Center on Sunday morning, August 10, 2003. The music, the scripture readings, the bilingual messages, the PURE POWER of my Lord and Savior’s Spirit was an awesome experience for me. Personally, I WANTED MORE! RIGHT AWAY! I thought, “Let’s have an encore of that terrific service in my backyard on August 18th, 2003. Let’s see who God has in mind to invite and who will attend.”On Monday night, August 11th, 2003, I had another wonderful worship experience. This time it was an invitation from a Pastor to “come and talk” with him during a break in a meeting that was to begin at 7 pm. The place was a basement of an old church in Minnesota.Well, I really didn’t know exactly what I was walking into that night, and I can honestly say it will be an entrance that will impact my Christian walk with the Lord and Savior forever.The “meeting” was, as I perceive it, like a Monday night worship service for Pastors, teachers of the Word, Ministers, and their families. We started with an introduction from the Pastor’s wife, which I was unable to hear because she had no microphone on, was soft spoken, and I didn’t have my left hearing aid in that evening. You see, I thought I would be meeting one-on-one with the Pastor to talk about thoughts on my mind.We sang worship and praise songs, and soon proceeded to hear a message from another man after we listened to the scripture readings. Well, at least this guy (Dr. / Pastor? I didn’t know his name at the time), was sporting a microphone, and it was working pretty well. He went on and on about very interesting things to do with “Seasons”. He also went off on a few, what he called “rabbit trails” that were very timely for me to hear. Now, if you recall, I said this “meeting” started at 7 pm. It was after 8 pm and I got the impression that we were just beginning to touch on the subject matter Dr. Mike was interested in relaying to us.
My Mom had driven with me and she was still in the car in the parking lot reading books that my 8-year old daughter had received as a summer reading project. I was experiencing a bit of anxiety about the time and my Mothers understandable discomfort in the confines of a car in the Mid-August heat. Finally, the Pastor got Dr. Mike’s attention, and suggested a break. The Pastor invited me into his office for “our talk” which was the purpose of my attending the “meeting” in the first place. We talked briefly about my family, and the medications that I was currently taking. He methodically wrote down the pertinent information, and then directed me back into the meeting with the instruction to go forward (as in …to the front) at the end of the meeting when the Pastor invites people up to pray. The Pastor told me that I should pray for direction. To pray about the Wellness Refuge, my families’ understanding, my ideas…all that very night when the time comes for the “Prayer call.” The Pastor said Dr. Mike would let us know when. Well, I got back into my seat at the “meeting”, got my Jr. Legal Pad out, and discovered he was just now finishing point one of three. WOW! It’s like 8:30 or something, and we have two more points to go and only God knew how many “rabbit trails” we would cross since it was obvious to the “casual observer” that these “rabbit trails” were heaven sent. I’m thinking, “How long until the prayer call?” Don’t misunderstand, time was ticking faster, because Dr. Mike’s teachings were fascinating and pertinent to my personal needs in this particular “SEASON” of my journey with God. But...BUT…BUT, my Mother was waiting for me in a car in the parking lot for going on over 2 hours, and she is either, worried, angry, or something by now. Wait, I should say that I wasn’t sure how concerned she was about me or the time.
My Mom wasn’t my only point of anxiety. This going up in front to pray was also big time on my mind. You see I was brought up as a good conservative Missouri Synod Lutheran in small town in Minnesota. Going up in front of anything, let alone a meeting room I considered a church, was way out of my comfort zone.Nevertheless, I needed to know. I was desperate to know, if this “thing” on my mind was something God really wanted me to do. Therefore, shortly after 9 pm., the Pastor FINALLY finished point three, and asked if anyone needed to come up for prayer. Well I was doing all right up to about 8:50 or so. I had convinced myself that no one in that room had any idea who I was or where I was from, so maybe I could “risk it” and go up front at the appropriate time. Remember my Mom, in the parking lot, reading second grade reading material? Well, nature called, and she went hunting for a ladies room. Everything was locked up so, she found herself sitting right next to me in this “ meeting.”We were both very uncomfortable by now. She for obvious reasons, and me for the fact that up to that point in time, I had mustered the courage to go up front, but now with my Mom sitting there, it wasn’t going to be easy. Well, sometimes “A MANS GOT TO DO WHAT A MAN’S GOT TO DO” and if you are a woman, you need to do it too!So, I just did it! I stood up, moved past three sets of legs, and made my way up to the front, not having a clue what the proper etiquette was “UP THERE”. I stood there awkwardly, and within moments, the Pastor was talking to me. Dr. Mike was saying something to me, but I wasn’t making out what he was saying. (Remember, no hearing aids on board tonight.)
Being hard of hearing and having him talk privately in a low voice to me in this prayer setting, all I could do was ask, “What did you say?” Again, he said something quietly to me, and I had to explain. “I’m sorry, what did you say? I’m kind of hard of hearing and I didn’t catch what you asked me.”Then he said something like, “Well, let’s take care of that for you right now.” He asked me which ear was worse. I thought he was going to talk louder so I could hear with my better ear, but instead he…GRABBED BOTH MY EARS, AND THROUGH THE POWER OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD, HE MADE ME HEAR.No “Shit-zu-poo” puppy doo doo!!!!! It was I N S T A N T !I started hearing all this noise from what I thought were chairs moving, and people stirring, and whispers. I was so shocked!I was so CONFUSED. I was so OVERWHELMED WITH JOY. ALL I COULD DO WAS LET MY TEARS OF JOY FLOW.All these emotions were happening, and Dr. Mike had to test me. He told me to turn away from him, so that my back faced him. He said something to my back, and told me to repeat it to the sister in Christ before me.I hear him in what seemed almost a shout say, “Jesus loves you!” Then he said, “Tell her what you just heard.”The lady I was standing near accepted my words and I hugged her. My sister in Christ Jesus had just confirmed that what I just said was what Dr. Mike had said in a normal tone and volume. WOW! Holy smokes! Hallelujah! Praise my Lord and Savior!
I never “NOT Believed” in miracles; but I never thought God would perform a miracle of such magnitude on me. I’m nobody. WOW! Thank you, Jesus. Thank you for giving me, a very sinful, undeserving woman, this incredible miracle. WOW! Holy hot smoke! I started to cry tears of joy, beautiful tears of joy! I’m writing this on Tuesday, August 12th, 2003, my husband’s 41st birthday, still in amazement that God gave me this miracle. I believed in miracles; but I never thought such a significant, dramatic one would bless me, personally. I know, I’m repeating myself…..but…WOW!! Thank-you Lord God Almighty…I need to tell people about this, so I am. But my name (who I am) doesn’t matter. God knows my name. He knows my joys, sorrows, temptations, and fears. He knows it all. I know that He loves me, and His Son loved me so much that He saved me from death by giving up His own life on the cross for me many, many years ago. I’m confident my name is written in the Lamb’s book, and many more miracles await me in my future walk with my Lord and Savior. So today is not the right “SEASON” for an old fashion Southern Revival in rural Minnesota. At least not one coordinated by me taking place in my backyard on August 18th, 2003. However, I hope to send an invitation out to all of you soon, and it will be signed: “GOD KNOWS MY NAME”. Title: Fellow creation of God. The invitation will be to all people of any eye color, or faith conviction. God wants us all to be under His care in eternal love, and happiness. May God’s peace and comfort heal you of any pain you may suffer from, during your journey in this sinful world.
Sincerely with God’s Love, Sister in Christ,Child of God 08-13-03 P.S. “GO and Tell the World” If the Spirit moves you, drop me a post card with whatever information on it you feel I should know. Let me know if I could send you a personal invitation to the “Old Fashion Southern Baptist Style Revival” that will be held sometime in the future on a time which is still to be determined by my God. God loves you, and I know that I will too. In His peace, I say…“Hope to catch you later!” ☻Jesus loves you this I know! ☻There is only One God, and I’m not Him. |
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| Bless you for posting .... 'can you hear me now?' *wink* |
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The Holy Spirit talks to be constantly…and over time, I start to get it more & more…See my blog on ?Fear of Dying…It’s all related N my opinion>>>>(I’m not 100% sure on that title…but, it’s good enough 4 U 2 find it if U want 2) As for as “ON WHAT?” >>>>Countless insight that propagate and propel me into other insights…and B4 long…I’m praying out loud, in the pain I feel…the empathy…& then the MAN, protects me in the padded cell….where the Lord talks to me from His Living Well 3:15 And put to death the Lord of life; whom God gave back from the dead; of which fact we are witnesses. |
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Hello... tis bren here... have been away... lots going on ... but am blessed to see that other's continued to come and post and some have asked to be linked here as a friend. Thank you!!! Am looking forward to reading more of your comments ... I especially want to acknowledge those who were so kind as to wish me a happy birthday... it was a good one.
Would like to add... Lord willing my daughter and son in law will be having a child next August... their first! She and her husband are delighted... I hope to share the testimony of their conception soon.... |
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January 01, 2008 at 8:40am |
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I Bren!
Blessing fro the New Year!
I'm not sure which of these is the right place to post this. But based on your invitation, I will let you know that I have posted my "story" on my web site. It's a 10-part journey that is introduced here.
Peace! |
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| Thanks Gene!!!! am gonna go read it in a few.... Blessings for the New Year to you too! Post where ever you are led here... there is not right or wrong place... more topics to come to comment under... for those who are inclined to do so... |
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| I so enjoy getting to know the family of God more intimately ... Anyone feel like chitchatting??? |
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Gene |
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February 04, 2008 at 3:28pm |
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chit
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 You always make us  Thank you for reading ... and for responding. Seriously though... I like to listen as well as write... and need to learn how to simply chit chat too. |
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