I was grappling with this verse today. Things were certainly all in an uproar and the devil was breaking me down. So i went to a place where it was mostly silent. Got on my face and cried. After talking to my friend Sarah i realized i was carrying the weight of whats going on. I found that im terrified to see my husband. Im terrified for the people i work for. Im terrified for my family. And i cried again. I felt like my heart was breaking. All of me was weepin for people i love some love was reciprocated and some was not. I know why Jesus was put on the cross and why he died. But my sin is that of a filthy rag. I do not deserve the grace love and mercy that God has given me. To love the Lord with all my heart that is picking up my cross daily. With all my mind is cutting out the impurities of te world. For example: video games, tv, shopping...etc... anything that can be an addiction. With all my soul is to pray! Pray when im driving, walking, eating...pray continuously. So im picking up my shattered heart and carrying my cross with Jesus helping me every step of the way!

Be strong for joy comes in the morning!
Be blessed!!!

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a blue skied morning

Psalm 130:1-8 NIV

Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice.
Let your ears be attentive
to my cry for mercy. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins,
Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness,
so that we can, with reverence, serve you. I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord
more than watchmen wait for the morning,
more than watchmen wait for the morning. Israel, put your hope in the Lord,
for with the Lord is unfailing love
and with him is full redemption. He himself will redeem Israel
from all their sins.

I decided to start with Psalm 130. Its so amazing the love God has for us. This morning the blue skies glistened outside. Yes, it was still chilly but drinking in the morning is intoxicating. We all fall short. Its inevitable. We all have our moments when we get nasty and jump down peoples throats and treat people like crap. I surely know ive had those moments. Over the last 48 hours my life has been in a whirlwind. So many things need to get done. So many things need packed. I cant keep up with everything. I used to get stressed out about these things but not anymore. Today is what you make of it. And i am staying prayed up and blessed! Psalm 130 talks about how we are not worthy of Gods mercy and his grace. Like the fig tree that bears no fruit. It is cut down and cast into the fire. WOAH. We are like that fig tree. We deserve to be cut down and cast into the fire but God wont put us there. He loves us so much that he patiently waits for us to come to him. That is so amazing. We deserve death but in him he gives us new life.
So today i challenge you: pray! Prayer is the key to turning our lives around. Ask God into your heart. Seek his face. Knock kindly on the door and see what God has planned for you!
Blessings to all :)'>Psalm 130:1-8 NIV

Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice.
Let your ears be attentive
to my cry for mercy. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins,
Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness,
so that we can, with reverence, serve you. I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord
more than watchmen wait for the morning,
more than watchmen wait for the morning. Israel, put your hope in the Lord,
for with the Lord is unfailing love
and with him is full redemption. He himself will redeem Israel
from all their sins.

I decided to start with Psalm 130. Its so amazing the love God has for us. This morning the blue skies glistened outside. Yes, it was still chilly but drinking in the morning is intoxicating. We all fall short. Its inevitable. We all have our moments when we get nasty and jump down peoples throats and treat people like crap. I surely know ive had those moments. Over the last 48 hours my life has been in a whirlwind. So many things need to get done. So many things need packed. I cant keep up with everything. I used to get stressed out about these things but not anymore. Today is what you make of it. And i am staying prayed up and blessed! Psalm 130 talks about how we are not worthy of Gods mercy and his grace. Like the fig tree that bears no fruit. It is cut down and cast into the fire. WOAH. We are like that fig tree. We deserve to be cut down and cast into the fire but God wont put us there. He loves us so much that he patiently waits for us to come to him. That is so amazing. We deserve death but in him he gives us new life.
So today i challenge you: pray! Prayer is the key to turning our lives around. Ask God into your heart. Seek his face. Knock kindly on the door and see what God has planned for you!
Blessings to all :)

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An Amazing Tuesday Morning

The closer I get to God the more apparent it is that He is now a majore partb of my life. Every morning I wake up and thank Him for everything he's done and what he's still doing! Have faith the size of a mustard seed and you can move mountains! Todays challenge is simply...how much do we rely in on God? Do we have enoug faith that we can move mountains?
Think about it!

I'm praying blessings on everyone!

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At a Glance

At a glance

How come never seem to be how they appear? Happiness is relative to everything else in the world and yet we still strive to be happy. I was listening to sad love son.gs today...big mistake. Although the music is reflective of past expriences it makes us dwell in what was instead of what is.
It makes me think of the book in the bible Song of Solomon ( song of songs in some versions) where God is telling us how he feels about the church his bride. Its a beautiful poem of talking to the church as his soon to be bride. If love really and truly isnt this mind numbing task why dont more people love? I know ive loved plenty and been love by plenty but ive also hurt many who loved me but i didnt feel the same. We often forget that deep in love feeling. We forget how to love because we dont neccessarily love ourselves. Ive learned a deeper love over the past few weeks a love for my husband. It runs deeper for family and friends. Jesus is love. Yes so cliche' but he is. His love for us shows us how to love others unconditionally and without fault. Yes we are still all sinners, yet its a new found gratification we can give one to the other. So its time for us to stop listening to sad love songs and thank God for the people we love know have loved in the past and be anxious for the love we will find feel experience in the future. Love each other unconditionally like Jesus loved us.

Good Morning Monday

Hey Ya'll. How re you on this cool Monday morning? I hope all of your are blessed. I was awaken about 5:45 this morning so I read the book of Ephesians. Its an interesting book to say the least. Its about Paul writing to the people of Ephesus and telling them in a letter what and how they are to becme better christians and follow Christ. The part of this book to me that is so fascinatin is the part where it says put on the full armor of God. Ephesians 6: 10-20 reads
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

The long and short of all this is be an upright standing citizen. Do what is rightwheever you are being watched and when you aren't. For God is always watching. Be vigilant in the Lord for he is the one who will take care of you. He's the one who holds our tears in his hand and counts them. I wrestled with this, this morning because in 5 days time I move back to WV. That is where my husband resides. I haven't seen him in 2 months. Everything that can come against me now coming ganst me. But I ask you: if our God is for us than who can stop us? If our God I with us than who can stand against? Jesus died on calvary to save a sinner like me. Yes I sin like everyone lse in the world. But now I consider myself blessed. The day has just begun and I'm excited to see what God has in store for me. I'm excited to put my feet on the floor so that the devil knowsim awake. I'm excited to get up and pray and get on my knees to worship God. This transformation was inward. Some people close to me have seen it and don't understand what's happened to me. Others think that this is just a phase to win back what I've lost. Well I've got news for you doubters: this is the new Netty! If you don't like her than you never knew her to begin with. I am completely in love with who I am. I am walking in stride with God and there is not a thing in the world I would sacrifice to lose God in my life again. I've been in the dark cold and alone. I've been used ad abused. I've done drugs and drank my fair share. I have tattoos and piercings. I was suicdal. And if it weren't by the grace of God I would have been dead a long time ago. Thank God orprayr and people who care about me praying! Those prayers kept me from making a temporary problem a permanent solution! The storm is ragin about me and I'm so glad that God has calmed his child. I put on my full armor of God and I am living proof that a transformation can take place!
For now: read ephesians 6:10-20 I provided it above if you don't have a bible. And ask yourself this...how can I improve my life by putting on the full armor of God? Do I have the faith to be a follower? Have I gotten on my knees and prayed and thanked God for my troubles and for th breath in my body?
Think long an hard. Being a christian is a lifestyle in not just a commitment. You have to believe in what you can't see,what you can't explain, and what is truly the most scary yet, rewarding life we as humans can have.

With love I leave you,
Netty

If you have any questions email me: nsouthern14@gmail.com

a pack of cigarettes

So i went out and bought another pack of cigarettes. Im not exactly sure why...i dont even really like smoking. Smoking just makes things simpler for a moment than it comes back to bite you in the butt. I was thinking about what i want to stand for...do i want to be someone like everyone else or do i wana stand for so much more. I was sitting up at the park and listening to music. I got peace like a river played through my headphones and slowly the trees swayed and dance in the wind whilst the sun rays glistened on the leaves inbetween the clouds. God has been such an anchor in my life i have no reason to be mad or upset. Given the situation with my husband i am in Gods hands and i am ok with the direction and plans HE has for my life. Marriage is an amazing experience that i pray works for Gods plan for me. However, when the decision is made i am satisfied with whatever God has planned. :)
God Bless ya'll!
~ Netty Jean

A New Inspiration in Christ Jesus

Over the last 5 weeks there has been a complete transformation in my life.  though i am still on the brink of a divorce i have found refuge and solice in Jesus Christ our Lord and savior.  From being almost taken advantage of to suicide and every emotion in btween. Ive been angry Jjealous,hateful, hurt, lonesome, disrespected and lied to. all these futile emotions i dont feel anymore. thee is such peace in my heart and hope in what Gods plan is for me.I dont get mad nymore. my chains to man truly have been severed and i am a new creation. so now i dedicate this blog to my newness in Christ that i may reflect and inspire people to have hope that tomorrow may not come so live as best you can for today. because if all we have is today than what can we say we lived for? have we loved another? have we cared? did we bless somene and make a positive impact on their life? i challenge everyone to do something good for someone everyday and do it out of unconditionally loving them...yes i know some days are bad but everyday is what we make it. so what will you make of today?