Proverbs 16:3 (Amplified Bible)
3"Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed."
How many times do you stress and worry over a certain situation, a problem, a dilemma, a difficulty, whatever you want to call it!?! Worry saps so much energy-yours and those around you. To observe somebody worrying is almost as stressful as worrying yourself! You get a knot in your stomach when you think about the issue, your brow knits in a tight frown, and you can't keep anything straight while you fret. Its so inconvenient to have worries. And yet...God calls us not to! He not only says to 'roll your works onto Him'-fully inviting you to give Him the worry about it, but He also promises to bring you the answer and making it 'agreeable to His will, and so shall your plans be established and succeed.'
For we can totally give the issue to God: we can fall to our knees, cry out with the frustration of it, sob with the hurt it drags with it, and God promises to meet us there! But how many times do we finish this episode-feel His peace and Him literally lifting it off our shoulders and hearts...and then...we pick it up when we walk away again?
Do you do that? Its ok to admit it. I do it too. But think of this next time you lay you problem at His feet. He will take it away, and not only that: but line up YOUR will to match HIS concerning the problem-PLUS cause your plans to succeed! But. He says to LEAVE IT THERE. Don't pick it up again. Give it completely to Him. And He WILL reward your sacrifice and submission. This is where the verse comes into play...
Ephesians 3:20 (Amplified Bible)
20Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]--
I'd say that is a pretty fabulous reward for giving God the load of my worrie(s). Wouldn't you agree?
Blessings-and hey...don't worry... ;)
~Bri
31.1.11
Generations of Virtue: A New Year 2011
Welcome Back to GovJrCrew's Blogspot! =D
::guilty face::....sooo....Its been...a few months...Everybody have a nice Christmas/New Year Break? We sure did. And the GOV Team sure did too.
Its February tomorrow.And here in CS, CO-there's a blizzard doing its business. Since you were last here-there's been a few changes. Generations of Virtue has welcomed 3 new staff members! Two of whom are moving out to CO to work full time.
Generations of Virtue Team has been prayerfully getting geared up for the fast coming 2011 season of conferences, church events, teen tracks, retreats, and loads more. Y'all remember Shamoo- our trailer? Well-he too is being loaded up pretty soon for our first conference of the season (link below of current upcoming events). Inventory is being run-all our Purity line jewelery is being counted, sized, and labeled-new books that have hit the market over the winter are being reviewed, orders are being taken in to stock up, plane tickets purchased, and Sara's taking a look at the road map for routes to conventions. So-as the snow blows outside, and as GOV team is snowed in for the next few days-planning and preparing: keep them in prayer :) They've got a lot on their plate.
http://generationsofvirtue.org/read.php?id=QMHN3OH2G
Be keeping those dates in mind in the above link as Julie Hiramine and LTG (Ret) William G. Boykin bring you a Mom/Daughter and Dad/Son weekend retreat in beautiful Vail, Colorado end of April!
We'll be staying in touch a little more now that GOV's Season hits the on ramp. And thanks for jumping back on board of GOV's support and prayers!
Oh check it out! GOV is now on Twitter! =D
http://generationsofvirtue.org/read.php?tag=calendar
Blessings,
~Bri
::guilty face::....sooo....Its been...a few months...Everybody have a nice Christmas/New Year Break? We sure did. And the GOV Team sure did too.
Its February tomorrow.And here in CS, CO-there's a blizzard doing its business. Since you were last here-there's been a few changes. Generations of Virtue has welcomed 3 new staff members! Two of whom are moving out to CO to work full time.
Generations of Virtue Team has been prayerfully getting geared up for the fast coming 2011 season of conferences, church events, teen tracks, retreats, and loads more. Y'all remember Shamoo- our trailer? Well-he too is being loaded up pretty soon for our first conference of the season (link below of current upcoming events). Inventory is being run-all our Purity line jewelery is being counted, sized, and labeled-new books that have hit the market over the winter are being reviewed, orders are being taken in to stock up, plane tickets purchased, and Sara's taking a look at the road map for routes to conventions. So-as the snow blows outside, and as GOV team is snowed in for the next few days-planning and preparing: keep them in prayer :) They've got a lot on their plate.
http://generationsofvirtue.org/read.php?id=QMHN3OH2G
Be keeping those dates in mind in the above link as Julie Hiramine and LTG (Ret) William G. Boykin bring you a Mom/Daughter and Dad/Son weekend retreat in beautiful Vail, Colorado end of April!
We'll be staying in touch a little more now that GOV's Season hits the on ramp. And thanks for jumping back on board of GOV's support and prayers!
Oh check it out! GOV is now on Twitter! =D
http://generationsofvirtue.org/read.php?tag=calendar
Blessings,
~Bri
29.11.10
Only a Shadow.....
Only a Shadow....
Colossians 2:17 (Amplified Bible)
17Such [things] are only the shadow of things that are to come, and they have only a symbolic value. But the reality (the substance, the solid fact of what is foreshadowed, the body of it) belongs to Christ.
Praise God!
Welcome back to GOVJRCREW.
Sorry we haven't been on really enough go keep you detailed. But give us a high five. GOV Team has officially reached sight of the finish line. The 9 Week Missions Trip to Southeast Asia is only a few days away from being complete! Through God's Faithful provision, your prayers and support, and some amazing people whom we've met on the way, God has sent us to:
Singapore, Malaysia, East Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, two islands of Indonesia, South Korea and the Philippines!
We have ministered to....um......COUNTLESS numbers of Teens, Parents, and Kids.
We'll be posting some more stats, as well as a full Praise Report List from our Journey. As we unwind- and head for the final leg of our trip: the 2 day flight back to the States. Pray that we complete this final part of our trip and that God's favor will continue to precede us all. Many Blessings from here in Thailand! And Merry Christmas =D
Blessings,
The GOV JR Crew
Colossians 2:17 (Amplified Bible)
17Such [things] are only the shadow of things that are to come, and they have only a symbolic value. But the reality (the substance, the solid fact of what is foreshadowed, the body of it) belongs to Christ.
Praise God!
Welcome back to GOVJRCREW.
Sorry we haven't been on really enough go keep you detailed. But give us a high five. GOV Team has officially reached sight of the finish line. The 9 Week Missions Trip to Southeast Asia is only a few days away from being complete! Through God's Faithful provision, your prayers and support, and some amazing people whom we've met on the way, God has sent us to:
Singapore, Malaysia, East Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, two islands of Indonesia, South Korea and the Philippines!
We have ministered to....um......COUNTLESS numbers of Teens, Parents, and Kids.
We'll be posting some more stats, as well as a full Praise Report List from our Journey. As we unwind- and head for the final leg of our trip: the 2 day flight back to the States. Pray that we complete this final part of our trip and that God's favor will continue to precede us all. Many Blessings from here in Thailand! And Merry Christmas =D
Blessings,
The GOV JR Crew
9.11.10
Smile!
Ephesians 3:16-20 (Amplified Version.)
Now.
Go read it.
Com’n, right now- it doesn’t take that long people: just google it or bring it up on Bible Gateway or something. I just need you to read this verse for yourself.
Hold it.
Read it again. Soak it in- immerse yourself in its meaning, ask yourself questions about what it truly means…and what God wants it to mean to you personally. It meant something different for me-as it will for you!
The day I flipped to that particular scripture-I was having a rough day. Like: one of those, “cry-every-few-minutes” kind. I have those far and few between-but this was different. I needed the essence of that verse. I felt dry and cracked up inside-and all I wanted was to find some sort of acceptance or praise from somebody-but nothing was filling the gap. I needed Him.
Especially as teens: we focus WAY too much on grapeling with our own self esteem. We look to our friends, our parents, our teachers and pretty much anybody else but God. And there IS a point where we become so dry inside for a promise of love that we can’t take it anymore.
But in this verse, it not only is a promise of His love…Oh no, it goes beyond that. It is a “Blessing” to us…to not only experience that Love-but that others may come to know and desire that Love through watching us. THAT is powerful. Not only powerful-but world changing. This verse isn’t just some ‘encouragement for a sec’ guys. It’s a promise and a blessing. But you need to claim it for your own. So take that verse…In faith: accept it…rebuke the enemy for stealing it…receive the promise, and take it to heart…
Others will watch and see… and will be astonished at the Love of Christ flowing through you. And they will ask. And know. And also receive.
And run with it too…
Blessings,
Bri
(Written here in Jakarta, Indonesia)
See? That verse made ya smile. Admit it: your smiling. It makes me smile everytime I read it, too.
Now.
Go read it.
Com’n, right now- it doesn’t take that long people: just google it or bring it up on Bible Gateway or something. I just need you to read this verse for yourself.
Hold it.
Read it again. Soak it in- immerse yourself in its meaning, ask yourself questions about what it truly means…and what God wants it to mean to you personally. It meant something different for me-as it will for you!
The day I flipped to that particular scripture-I was having a rough day. Like: one of those, “cry-every-few-minutes” kind. I have those far and few between-but this was different. I needed the essence of that verse. I felt dry and cracked up inside-and all I wanted was to find some sort of acceptance or praise from somebody-but nothing was filling the gap. I needed Him.
Especially as teens: we focus WAY too much on grapeling with our own self esteem. We look to our friends, our parents, our teachers and pretty much anybody else but God. And there IS a point where we become so dry inside for a promise of love that we can’t take it anymore.
But in this verse, it not only is a promise of His love…Oh no, it goes beyond that. It is a “Blessing” to us…to not only experience that Love-but that others may come to know and desire that Love through watching us. THAT is powerful. Not only powerful-but world changing. This verse isn’t just some ‘encouragement for a sec’ guys. It’s a promise and a blessing. But you need to claim it for your own. So take that verse…In faith: accept it…rebuke the enemy for stealing it…receive the promise, and take it to heart…
Others will watch and see… and will be astonished at the Love of Christ flowing through you. And they will ask. And know. And also receive.
And run with it too…
Blessings,
Bri
(Written here in Jakarta, Indonesia)
See? That verse made ya smile. Admit it: your smiling. It makes me smile everytime I read it, too.
21.10.10
Elephant PIC
Ok....here's a pic of me and Stac on the elephants: just so you'd believe us. That man riding in front is the elephants trainer (just btw). It was unique riding the big mammal!
Update from here in Singapore!
Here’s an update from here in hazy but beautiful Singapore...(BTW: for 2 weeks out of the year, Singapore’s city skyline is filled with thick air and hazy smoke. Its because Indonesia is burning its crops at the end of their harvest. Its the middle of the two weeks now...But it looks like rain right now! Had a section of the Teen Track this afternoon for 100 middle schoolers at an international school! It went great, and we had fun hanging and speaking with them.
Praise God for making way before us, and for preparing the hearts of those we reach! Check out: http://generationsofvirtue.wordpress.com/ for
Generations of Virtue’s complete blog!
::In the living room of our apartment here in Singapore... a few members of the GOV team and I are sitting around each with his or her laptop::
Each intently working on emails, updating websites, Twitter, FB, Blogs, arranging and booking flights, taxis and different engagements, im-promtu staff meeting to sort out the kinks. One of the girls gets an email. It totally brightened and made our day over here in Singapore! Your support means so much, and we really do feel your prayers over here =D Blessings back at ya from here in beautiful Southeast Asia.
Hello GOV,
I attended a conference by guys back in June at my local homeschool it changed my life!
You all are so encouraging and it strengthened my faith and I realized what a call to purity God has given us.
I just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you all as you travel to Asia and that God will grow you in your faith and help you reach others for Him.
Grace, Peace and Love in our Heavenly Daddy....
.......Anonymous.......
Thanks for your prayers! =D
Headed for dinner!
Blessings,
~Bri
generationsofvirtue.org
Praise God for making way before us, and for preparing the hearts of those we reach! Check out: http://generationsofvirtue.wordpress.com/ for
Generations of Virtue’s complete blog!
::In the living room of our apartment here in Singapore... a few members of the GOV team and I are sitting around each with his or her laptop::
Each intently working on emails, updating websites, Twitter, FB, Blogs, arranging and booking flights, taxis and different engagements, im-promtu staff meeting to sort out the kinks. One of the girls gets an email. It totally brightened and made our day over here in Singapore! Your support means so much, and we really do feel your prayers over here =D Blessings back at ya from here in beautiful Southeast Asia.
Hello GOV,
I attended a conference by guys back in June at my local homeschool it changed my life!
You all are so encouraging and it strengthened my faith and I realized what a call to purity God has given us.
I just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you all as you travel to Asia and that God will grow you in your faith and help you reach others for Him.
Grace, Peace and Love in our Heavenly Daddy....
.......Anonymous.......
Thanks for your prayers! =D
Headed for dinner!
Blessings,
~Bri
generationsofvirtue.org
20.10.10
O Dumbo....
Amen Sista. (I rode it too: and it was an awesome family bonding time together =D I am SO taking my family to ride elephants into jungle rivers at least once…God is ultimately creative in all that He has made! I learned some awesome facts about those gentle giants-check these out: They are one of the only animals that celebrates a birth, and mourns a death. They stick together through thick and thin in families. They can live to be up to 80 years old! And good grief: an elephants pregnancy term is up to 22 months! They have an amazing memory, and are one of the only creatures who can process a situation and actually reach a concensis and solve the problem. Oh, and note to self: they are not as cushy as they look. Their backbone sticks out a good 10 inches, and that thing has Big hips-I thought I would fall off with its swagger. They are now one of my favorite animals. That and whales. Humpback whales are incredible. If you go to Hawaii between the months of December to March-the humpback whales are there to have their babies-due to the warm water and food. Humpbacks will celebrate each birth-if a baby is born, they sound the announcement, and for miles around-simultanously-they will all jump up to the surface to celebrate. That’s why its one of the best times to go whale watching. Anyway- God’s creation is so outstanding….and if He put this much effort and creativity into whales and elephants: how much more did He put into you? What did HE want YOU to accomplish for His glory in your time right now?
Yeah. I go deep into this elephant riding stuff. I had a blast-and will have more fun as I delve deeper into this time God’s given me right here and now. I challenge you to do the same.
Blessings from here in hot Malaysia, (I am writing this sitting on the marble floor to try to cool down…pray for a cold streak will ya? :P)
Munch on that for awhile and thanks for all your prayers,
~Bri
(This was written sometime last week. Quick REAL update: entire crew is here in Singapore for another week! Getting ready to leave for a big teen track at a school this afternoon! (Your middle of the night).....Praise God for His headway as we watch Him work His way and unfold things only He can imagine! =D )
Yeah. I go deep into this elephant riding stuff. I had a blast-and will have more fun as I delve deeper into this time God’s given me right here and now. I challenge you to do the same.
Blessings from here in hot Malaysia, (I am writing this sitting on the marble floor to try to cool down…pray for a cold streak will ya? :P)
Munch on that for awhile and thanks for all your prayers,
~Bri
(This was written sometime last week. Quick REAL update: entire crew is here in Singapore for another week! Getting ready to leave for a big teen track at a school this afternoon! (Your middle of the night).....Praise God for His headway as we watch Him work His way and unfold things only He can imagine! =D )
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