It's been so long, that blogspot didn't know who I am! Too long since I write! It's evening and I'm tired! We'll see what comes out!
God has taken me on so many treasured hunts, lately. I am learning so much.
So much about His plan for us. So much more than we realize. All empowered because of the Cross.
I am learning how science is finally catching up with the Word of God.
I am learning about the power of our tongue, or rather our words. How as they are spoken out into the atmosphere, they affect the things and people around us in a scientific way. I don't understand it enough to go into it more here.
I just know that God has so much more for us. I'm not even sure how to say it here.
Recent readings: JoAnn McFatter, John Paul Jackson.
Inspiring. Thought provoking.
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Play in the Midst of the Storm
Yesterday it snowed. The wind blew and it was cold.
Not really unusual for Nebraska. Except for the fact that we enjoyed two utterly delightful days before that! 50's and 60's!
Spring fever here I come!
Was trying to make myself write some really ugly things! A synopsis for my book, cover letters, bios, etc.! Ick! Not flowing!
Sooo...I was looking out the window for inspiration. Into the snow blowing down.
Depressing.
Until I noticed two squirrels chasing each other around in the storm. It was close to a blizzard, not just snow flurries. (For those that don't know snow jargon, snow flurries are like rain spatters. This was a blizzard!)
Goofy squirrels. My thoughts...should be in their burrow, or nest, or tree. Whatever.
Then I realized that they run into the storm. They play in the storm. They jump and chase each other completely oblivious to anything else. Having fun.
Hmmm...okay. I get it.
I need that lesson for me.
There are storms. There are tough times.
But when we find ourselves in those times, we need to leave the comfort zones and go play. No, more than that.
See, they probably knew that they have a whole pile of nuts in their...uh...house. They weren't worried. They were set.
We don't need to worry, because we have the Creator of the Universe in us.
We can enjoy this life that Jesus died to give us. That He created here on earth.
I'm not going to chase around in the snow, but I will enjoy this day.
This life.
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
Not really unusual for Nebraska. Except for the fact that we enjoyed two utterly delightful days before that! 50's and 60's!
Spring fever here I come!
Was trying to make myself write some really ugly things! A synopsis for my book, cover letters, bios, etc.! Ick! Not flowing!
Sooo...I was looking out the window for inspiration. Into the snow blowing down.
Depressing.
Until I noticed two squirrels chasing each other around in the storm. It was close to a blizzard, not just snow flurries. (For those that don't know snow jargon, snow flurries are like rain spatters. This was a blizzard!)
Goofy squirrels. My thoughts...should be in their burrow, or nest, or tree. Whatever.
Then I realized that they run into the storm. They play in the storm. They jump and chase each other completely oblivious to anything else. Having fun.
Hmmm...okay. I get it.
I need that lesson for me.
There are storms. There are tough times.
But when we find ourselves in those times, we need to leave the comfort zones and go play. No, more than that.
See, they probably knew that they have a whole pile of nuts in their...uh...house. They weren't worried. They were set.
We don't need to worry, because we have the Creator of the Universe in us.
We can enjoy this life that Jesus died to give us. That He created here on earth.
I'm not going to chase around in the snow, but I will enjoy this day.
This life.
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Spiritual Autoimmune Disorder
Last week, things really hit home, when my community honored a fallen soldier, Rob Yllescas.
As I was sitting with God, I asked Him how He feels when we hurt each other.
He designed us for many special reasons. To have a relationship with Him. With each other.
But we mistreat each other, hate people that are different. Different size, different race. Genders. Cultures.
That person looks a little odd. They must be inferior.
Another person lives a little different, so we abuse them. We ostracize them.
Or kill them.
I just did some research on our immune system. Amazing how God made us. He is so creative. Thought of everything.
Stay with me. I will bring this together!
The site above states, our "immune system mistakenly attacks the body's healthy organs and tissues as though they were foreign invaders."
As God's family, we do the same thing.
We become our own autoimmune disease of humanity, and kill each other from the inside out.
God have mercy on us and forgive us.
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
As I was sitting with God, I asked Him how He feels when we hurt each other.
He designed us for many special reasons. To have a relationship with Him. With each other.
But we mistreat each other, hate people that are different. Different size, different race. Genders. Cultures.
That person looks a little odd. They must be inferior.
Another person lives a little different, so we abuse them. We ostracize them.
Or kill them.
I just did some research on our immune system. Amazing how God made us. He is so creative. Thought of everything.
Stay with me. I will bring this together!
The site above states, our "immune system mistakenly attacks the body's healthy organs and tissues as though they were foreign invaders."
As God's family, we do the same thing.
We become our own autoimmune disease of humanity, and kill each other from the inside out.
God have mercy on us and forgive us.
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Busted & Burned
This morning I am so convicted.
Have I prayed as I should for my family? For my nation?
Have I cried over our sin? Have I come to my Lord with passion, crying out for my neighbors? When have I remembered my friends?
Recently we have had a friend's son-in-law hit by the war - literally. I can't relate all of what has gone on...read it on his wife's blog.... Amazing stuff. She is a very good communicator, but gutsy in sharing her heart. Her fears.
Many have posted comments following her post. I find myself agreeing in prayer with the writers.
And weeping.
And getting a great big sense of the power of this thing called prayer.
And getting convicted.
I pray. Don't get me wrong, but as I speak those words that are powerful in and of themselves, is my heart attached? Am I just speaking? Or am I connecting with the Power of the Ages. Jesus, the One Christ. Jesus, our Savior, but Jesus, the Resurrection Power.
As I draw close to my God, He draws close to me. And the angels bring every prayer offered for this family. As We (Him and me!) pray, there is a power released that surpasses all understanding.
Burn out the dross, Lord. Burn in me the passion to pray for all. I bring me to the cross. Crucify my flesh - the me. "Create in me a clean heart Oh God."
That my prayers may be effectual, fervent, and availing much. (James 5:16)
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
Have I prayed as I should for my family? For my nation?
Have I cried over our sin? Have I come to my Lord with passion, crying out for my neighbors? When have I remembered my friends?
Recently we have had a friend's son-in-law hit by the war - literally. I can't relate all of what has gone on...read it on his wife's blog.... Amazing stuff. She is a very good communicator, but gutsy in sharing her heart. Her fears.
Many have posted comments following her post. I find myself agreeing in prayer with the writers.
And weeping.
And getting a great big sense of the power of this thing called prayer.
And getting convicted.
I pray. Don't get me wrong, but as I speak those words that are powerful in and of themselves, is my heart attached? Am I just speaking? Or am I connecting with the Power of the Ages. Jesus, the One Christ. Jesus, our Savior, but Jesus, the Resurrection Power.
As I draw close to my God, He draws close to me. And the angels bring every prayer offered for this family. As We (Him and me!) pray, there is a power released that surpasses all understanding.
Burn out the dross, Lord. Burn in me the passion to pray for all. I bring me to the cross. Crucify my flesh - the me. "Create in me a clean heart Oh God."
That my prayers may be effectual, fervent, and availing much. (James 5:16)
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
Friday, November 7, 2008
Smiley Face
I am at my son and daughter-in-law's home visiting.
And playing! Things like train, cars, tickle, reading books! Fun! Celebrating a three-year-old's birthday! Fun again!
Also getting to know the littlest in the clan. A one month old baby boy.
Getting in on some of his first smiles is just the sweetest thing.
How do they know to smile? How does that start?
God made us with a God sized place in our hearts. Do they feel Him? Do they sense His presence and smile? I know as they begin to really see our eyes, they smile back, but the first ones I think come from within.
So blessed!
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
And playing! Things like train, cars, tickle, reading books! Fun! Celebrating a three-year-old's birthday! Fun again!
Also getting to know the littlest in the clan. A one month old baby boy.
Getting in on some of his first smiles is just the sweetest thing.
How do they know to smile? How does that start?
God made us with a God sized place in our hearts. Do they feel Him? Do they sense His presence and smile? I know as they begin to really see our eyes, they smile back, but the first ones I think come from within.
So blessed!
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
Saturday, November 1, 2008
No Fear/All Fear
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;" Ps. 111:10
I have been praying for more of God's wisdom in my life. I figured - look what Solomon did with his life - it couldn't hurt mine!
Aside from the flippant attitude, I want God's wisdom in my life. Yes, for this natural life - daily stuff like finances, relationships, etc. But also, and especially, in the spiritual or supernatural life.
In order to get me to the wisdom place, God has been doing a thing in my life that has brought on great humility, huge respect - yes fear.
It's not the "Duck! Here it comes!" fear. "Look out...!" I am, with God's help, redefining fear.
And I realized today, that He is answering my prayer for more wisdom in my life through the fear of the Lord.
Did I get wisdom to know the right answers? What to do when? Sometimes.
But His real goal is my heart.
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
I have been praying for more of God's wisdom in my life. I figured - look what Solomon did with his life - it couldn't hurt mine!
Aside from the flippant attitude, I want God's wisdom in my life. Yes, for this natural life - daily stuff like finances, relationships, etc. But also, and especially, in the spiritual or supernatural life.
In order to get me to the wisdom place, God has been doing a thing in my life that has brought on great humility, huge respect - yes fear.
It's not the "Duck! Here it comes!" fear. "Look out...!" I am, with God's help, redefining fear.
And I realized today, that He is answering my prayer for more wisdom in my life through the fear of the Lord.
Did I get wisdom to know the right answers? What to do when? Sometimes.
But His real goal is my heart.
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Farming 101
I love it when God explains a verse, or a concept to me. Something I have been pondering gets a greater revelation. I love it. It frees me. It instructs me. It blesses me that the God of the Universe takes the time to help me understand.
I read Matthew 25 this morning about the 10 virgins and farther in, about the talents.
When I read verses 24-26, Lord reminded me of when He blessed me to witness to a friend years ago. I was so young in the Walk that I didn't realize what I was doing. I just answered her questions. Afterward I realized (and freaked out! Did I do it right?) that I had been witnessing to her. I just spoke my heart!
Years later, I got the chance to meet with her at her church and she introduced me to the woman that led her to the Lord. The woman harvested what she had not sown! She watered the seed that the Lord led me to plant. Praise God!
Thus illustrating these verses in a different light.
And as I thought about that meeting of three women, my friend and I, and her friend, I felt the swirling in the supernatural world, as destinies were changed. A portion of the world is changed due to kids of Father's reaping where we have not planted. Gathering in the harvest where we have not sown.
Praise God!
Yes, that I received greater revelation of His Word, but that another kid is back home with her Daddy!
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
I read Matthew 25 this morning about the 10 virgins and farther in, about the talents.
When I read verses 24-26, Lord reminded me of when He blessed me to witness to a friend years ago. I was so young in the Walk that I didn't realize what I was doing. I just answered her questions. Afterward I realized (and freaked out! Did I do it right?) that I had been witnessing to her. I just spoke my heart!
Years later, I got the chance to meet with her at her church and she introduced me to the woman that led her to the Lord. The woman harvested what she had not sown! She watered the seed that the Lord led me to plant. Praise God!
Thus illustrating these verses in a different light.
And as I thought about that meeting of three women, my friend and I, and her friend, I felt the swirling in the supernatural world, as destinies were changed. A portion of the world is changed due to kids of Father's reaping where we have not planted. Gathering in the harvest where we have not sown.
Praise God!
Yes, that I received greater revelation of His Word, but that another kid is back home with her Daddy!
Copyright©Bonnie Lacy
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