Who I am In CHRIST

Current mood: cheerful
Category: Life

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

1 John 3:2 I am now God's child
1 Peter 1:23 I am born or the incorruptible seed of God's word
Revelation 1:5 I am loved by Christ
Ephesians 1:7 I am forgiven all my sins
Acts 13:39 I am justified from all things
2 Cor. 5:17 I am a new creature
1 Cor. 6:19 I am the temple of the Holy Spirit
Galatians 3:13 I am redeemed from the curse of the law
Ephesians 1:6 I am accepted in Christ
2 Cor. 5:18 I am reconciled to God
1 John 4:10 I am beloved by God
Romans 1:7 I am a saint
Ephesians 1:4 I am holy and without blame before Him.
Deut. 28: 13 I am the head and not the tail
2 Timothy 1:9 I am called of God
Ephesians 2:13 I am brought near by the blood of Christ
Collosians 1:12 I am fit to partake in His inheritance
2 Cor. 5:20 I am an ambassador for Christ
Matt 5:13 I am the salt of the earth
Matt 5:14 I am the light of the world
Romans 6:2 I am dead to sin
Romans 6:11 I am alive to God
Eph. 2:6 I am raised up with Christ and seated in heavenly places
Revelation 1:6 I am a king and priest to God
Jeremiah 31:3 I am loved with an everlasting love
Collosians 1:12 I am fit to partake in His inheritance
Romans 8:17 I am an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ
Romans 8:37 I am more that a conqueror
1 Peter 2 :24 I am healed by the wounds of Jesus
1 Cor. 1:30 I am in Christ Jesus by God's act.
1 Peter 1:5 I am kept by God's power
Ephesians 1:13 I am sealed with the promise of the Holy Spirit
John 5:24 I have everlasting life
Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ
2 Peter 1:4 I am a partaker of the divine nature
2 Peter 1:3 I have been given all things that pertain to life
Eph. 1:3 I have been blessed with every spiritual blessing
Eph 2:19 I am a fellow citizen with the saints
John 8:36 I am free
2 Cor 2:14 I always triumph in Christ
John 10:28 I am in Jesus Christ's hands
Philippians 4:19 I have all my needs met by God according to His riches in glory in Christ

Jesus
Colossians 1:27 Christ in me is the hope of glory

Promise Land

Current mood: enthralled
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes

"You ask me who do I, say that YOU are and I, say that YOU are the Christ, Son of the living God…"

Man, when we sang this tonight, God just spoke to me… as usual, I was "agonizing" over my newest "crush" and BOOM, the word of God just came to me… Is ANYTHING too difficult for God? God was just saying to me… Anna, who do you think I AM? If you say I am Christ, Son of the living God and nothing is too difficult for me than why are you stressin' and crushin' and just taking this upon yourself when I can handle it? I will arrange it for you… don't worry… I got it… I will take care of it… NOTHING you can do will make it or break it if is or isn't from Me. So I was like… ok God… You're right (DUH)! And when Pastor Judah was talking about God's promises and how God is a rewarder, He's a good dad who loves us and delights in us no matter what, I was just thinking… ok He's my dad, I'm His daughter, He loves me, He will take care of me in this area… and I know He is doing exactly that right now! I feel like I'm in a bubble in this area of my life because God has put His hand over me and He is protecting me, letting me heal, preparing me for this because now is not the season… I'm not gonna lie… I hope the season comes soon… I just need extra grace to be able to handle this healing and waiting… but in the end I know I will be rewarded and that is my vision… and I'm waiting for it and it keeps me going… in purity… with patience… and I know it will be so worth it, so amazing, so much better than anything I could have ever hoped for or dreamed of… He knows me so well… and whatever He has planned for me will be perfect, I know it! Man, I can hardly wait for my Promise Land!

You Know You're From RI If...

Current mood: awake
Category: Travel and Places

If your oldah brodah is a retad.

If you had a "wickit" good time at the beach.

When you hear an amazing fact your immidiate reply is "no suh!"

You can't drive two miles with out seeing a Bess Eaton

You've been to every Dunkin Donuts within a 10 mile radius

You know the difference between red, white and clear chowdah

You consider a car journey of longer than one hour a day trip

You own garden tools from Job Lot.

You have tried to drive the measured mile in less then 45 seconds.

You have used the expression "Not For Nuthin" or "bubbla".

You serve bread with every meal.

You load up on milk and bread before a snowstorm.

You feel compelled to hear at least one weather report a day.

You consider your holiday season incomplete without a trip to Lasalette Shrine.

You have a bottle of coffee syrup in the fridge right now.

You've gotten sick from eating too many clam cakes.

You own at least one coffee table book with a picture of a lighthouse on it.

You've boasted about the money you saved at the Christmas Tree Shop.

Your first live concert was at The Civic Center or Rocky Point.

You have used a demolished landmark when giving directions.

You secretly watch "Providence" even though you tell your friends you don't.

You have slammed on your breaks to discourage a tailgater.

You know what a burger "The Newport Creamery Way" is.

You have used the breakdown lane on 95 to pass someone.

You can sing the Rocky Point theme song.

You know what a "governor-preferred" plate is.

You have a degree from RIC, CCRI or URI.

You think summer is not complete without Del's. You've been to Twin Oaks for your birthday.

You've been to Scarborough Beach but not Block Island.

You have at least one gallon of Newport Creamery coffee ice cream in your freezer.

You know what "ProJo" stands for.

You still call CCRI "reject".

You know what a "package store" is.

You've gone to Cumbie's for milk or gas. (HAHAHAHA Cumbie's!!)

You know that there is never any school in Fosta-Glosta when it snows.

The girl you ended up marrying lived no more than 6 blocks from where you grew up.

You've converted the basement of your house into an apartment.

You are never from Providence, or East Providence, but from the East Side, Rumford or Riverside

You order an iced coffee in December.

You know someone who knew the Farrelly brothers when they lived around here.

You know exactly which parts of Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary, Meet Joe Black and Amistad were filmed in RI, and you can tell someone exactly where that is.

You know what the Coffee Cup Salute is, and who does it every morning.

You grew up with everyone you see at Stop and Shop.

You've never been farther south than Jersey, and not farther West than there, either, but are planning to move to Florida as soon as you turn 60.

You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Rhode Island.

Perfect Love Day

Current mood: loved
Category: Life

I asked Jesus to be my Valentine last night and this is my day so far:
Woke up to sparkling snow on the trees (not roads) and warm sunshine with blue skies and white fluffy dancing clouds with gentle breeze. How stinking romantic!
My kids brought me a TON of candy, flowers, cards and even a teddy bear! Lunch was YUM and I got my paycheck a day early!
I'm hanging out with my all my favorite people tonight and I got e mails and text messages from my loves in RI...
WOW... I've never felt so loved and fulfilled... Thank You, Jesus... I love You! You are the perfect Valentine!

You Know You're Russian or Ukranian If...

Current mood: silly
Category: Life

You know you're Russian or Ukrainian if... -You had to share a room until you were 21. -You try and reuse gift wrappers, gift boxes, and of course aluminum foil. -You are standing next to the two largest suitcases at the airport. -You arrive one or two hours late to a party - and think its normal. -All your children have nick names, which sound nowhere close to their real names. -You know someone with 20 kids -You talk for an hour at the front door when leaving someone's house. -You can fit 10 people into a Dacha. -Your parents never throw anything away and if you by some chance manage to get something to make it to the garbage can... it mysteriously appears back where it was again. -You have lace curtains. -You have lace tablecloths. -You have or had rugs on your walls. -Your mom tells you you're too skinny even though your 30 pounds overweight. -Girls cant have boyfriends when they are 17 but they have to be married at 18. -You have curtains hanging across every doorway. -Your parents tell you not to care what your friends think but they won't let you do certain things because of what other 'brati' and 'sestri' will think. -You know someone that married his girlfriend of 2 months. -Your mom thinks she is a doctor and force feeds you medicine for anything ranging from a headache, stomach ache to a stubbed toe. -Your house is full of Ukrainian medicine that is probably illegal here. -You sing at every party you go to. -Your mom recycles plastic cups and plastic plates, and sandwich bags by washing them. -You dont know how to use a dishwasher. -You use grocery bags to hold garbage. -Your dad has butchered a pig or lamb. -You keep leftover food in your fridge in as many numbers of bowls as possible. -Your kitchen shelf is full of jam jars, varieties of bowls and plastic utensils -Going to the movies is a sin. -Your parents call you farm animals when you get them mad. (baran) -Your dad has washed your mouth with soap for saying bad words. -Getting married at 18 is normal. -Getting married at 16 actually happens. -Your mom washes your clothing at 40. -A new tax being passed by the government is simply a cover up because the end of the world is really coming. -Asking if you can get a discount at a discount store on clearance items is normal and not embarrassing for your parents. -You don't use measuring cups when cooking. -You feel like you've gotten a good deal if you didn't pay tax. -You can only travel if there are 5 persons at least to see you off or receive you whether you are traveling by bus, train or plane. -You only make long distance calls after 11 p.m. -If you don't live at home, when your parents call, they ask if you've eaten, even if it's midnight. -When your parents meet strangers and talk for a few minutes, you discover you're talking to a distant cousin. -Your parents don't realize phone connections to foreign countries have improved in the last two decades, and still scream at the top of their lungs when making foreign calls. -You have bed sheets on your sofas so as to keep them away from getting dirty. -It's "normal" if your wedding has 600 people. -You dont know half the people at your wedding cuz your parents invited them. -You've seen the ground while inside the bathroom of a train. -You have mastered the art of bargaining in grocery shopping. -You walk out of the grocery store with no less then two packed shopping carts weekly ADMIT IT... you know its true ;)

Carwash

Current mood: productive
Category: Life

I got my car washed the other day and I was really surprised how good it looked after. It's been dirty for so long, I forgot what it was supposed to look like! I was like, oh wow its a whole different color! its like i forgot what color is was when i first bought it!

I think its the same with sin... it dirties us and if we let it go for too long we accept it as normal. we forget how its "supposed" to be... what its like to be clean...

there are too many "dirty" Christians walking around and they make it seem "normal" to be that way... but its not, dont let them fool you.

so... anybody need a "carwash"? you'll be surprised what you find underneath once all the dirt is washed away ;)

Answered Prayers

Current mood: excited
Category: Life

JR is SO getting saved! And God SO has people in RI! Oh, and God totally answers prayer! Haha... God is good all the time and all the time God is GOOD! God just answered and confirmed some things I’ve been praying for and it’s awesome! Very encouraging!

Cadre tonight was a hoot lol hehe I guess that’s what happens when a lot of girls get together lol I love them all!

Dance tomorrow… YAI! Pray for me… for skill, for memory, for coordination (lol) for favor! Can’t wait to hear Pastor Judah speak! It’s been 2 weeks! Too long!

What else? JN might visit and I’m working on TR and JI! Can u imagine? Lol yea neither can I… hope RB makes it here soon… Let God take over RI and WA… I claim it!

Been listening to a lot of Russian music lately… makes me wanna… you know… sigh… yea God’s been speaking to me on that too… no comment…

NEwayz... much love to all... stuff is always happening... Holla @ me if you wanna know ;)

Used by God

Current mood: jubilant
Category: Life

Last night humbled me… it was amazing, it was powerful, it was surreal… it’s still hard for me to believe that God would use me. I mean that’s what I’ve always wanted, always asked of Him, and He has been using me, but not like this, not with strangers, not in such a powerful way. Last night I did the YP (young professionals) Commission (going out and talking with people about God, praying for them, giving out touch cards and inviting people to church) at Belltown (a ritzy part of downtown Seattle). There were 12 of us divided into 4 teams of 3. Before I continue let me add this: I didn’t really want to go. I mean I did, but I almost didn’t. I wanted to go to the youth service at my school, and I did, but I only stayed for the worship and then went to Belltown. Earlier in the day it was pouring rain non stop, but towards the night, it stopped. I told God that I wanted to go to the youth service and that I wanted my brother to come with me. If he did, then I wouldn’t go to Belltown, but if he wouldn’t, then I’d go. So I asked my brother and he refused (BTW-please pray for him) I was bummed out, so I went to the service without him. I stayed for the worship (which was awesome), but true to my word, I slipped out after and headed to B-town. God has answered me-He wanted me at Belltown. I didn’t know what He had in store, but I wanted to be faithful to Him and to my commitment to do this. Before we split up into our teams we prayed for God to use us. I felt that God has really been preparing me for this, giving me a heart for it, and He wanted to do something… something big. My team took the south side of 1^st Ave and off we went. We were barely a block away from the church before we bumped into our first divine appointment. In fact, for the rest of the night we had nothing but divine appointments! It was unbelievable. I was in awe of how God has strategically placed people in our path… people who needed Him, people who have been searching for Him, people to whom He’s been speaking and doing work in their lives. I was also in awe at my own boldness. I did not recognize myself. I know for a fact that it was God Himself speaking through me, praying through me, touching others through me… giving me the words to say… it was my body, but it was Him who was in control of it that night. If you want to know exactly what went on and who we met, then either ask me, e mail me or IM me. I’m not going to post it all on here, but these stories are powerful. Thank You God, for using me. I’m so humbled that You would and yet so honored and so grateful. Use me more… everyday… everywhere with everybody.