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Name: Rebekah
Birthday: 2/8/1982
Gender: Female
Interests: These are a few of my favorite things: cats and kittens / iced hazelnut mocha latte's / being with my family and husband / cooking and baking / being involved at my church / playing piano and singing / reading / relaxing / watching a good, sensible movie / holding fat babies
Expertise: Oh, my! I dunno yet.
Occupation: Wife, church and school
Industry: Romance & Radiology
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Yahoo:  captiv8ed
Member Since:
1/3/2006
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| I am really, really exhausted from evacuating from Hurricane Gustav last weekend! Now, it looks like we're going to have to evacuate AGAIN for Hurricane Ike! This is getting expensive and ANNOYING. Please keep us in your prayers as we possibly travel again. We might just be moving to North Texas! | | |
| Time has flown! Oh bloggy-blog I have forsaken you! I guess life is just somewhat more important these days! I couldn't begin to explain all that has occurred since I've last blogged. To be honest, things are wonderful. It's amazing how life teaches you so many things. I guess sometimes we get mad at life and wonder why it's punishing us, when all along, it's just God trying to make us better people. I'm happy that I've learned to follow God's lead. I'm still learning, I've never completely learned yet!
This week I'm off after 12pm tomorrow! WOO HOO! I have a 4 and a half day weekend! I really hope I get to see my nephews. I miss them TERRIBLY. My oldest one is starting school this fall. I can't believe it, it's unreal. Last week was crazy. We had to take over music at church, which was fine with us, except it was just a last minute thing. That was sort of stressful! But, the music ministers are going out of town for a couple weeks pretty soon so I'm starting to feel the nerves again. Me and Brian will be over music while they're gone. I'm already getting choir music together, because I want it to be perfect. With God's help! We started a new children's choir at our church on Sunday also .... so there's just a ton of things happening. But progression is always a good sign. I don't like feeling stagnate or molded. You know? I like to feel like the entire body of people (church) is moving forward. I really and truly feel that now. I'm very thankful for it!
I guess I should get to bed, although I do go in late tomorrow since we only have 1 surgery. Such is life! My bed is calling me. I'm missing my husband as he works.
Peace out,
Rebekah
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| Martha
belonged to Bethany, and was the sister of Lazarus and Mary (Jn 11:1).
Martha generally took the lead in action, it is inferred that she was
the eider sister. Martha was one of those who gave hospitality to Jesus
during His public ministry. Thus, in the course of those wanderings
which began when "he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerus" (Lk 9:51),
he "entered into a certain village"--its name is not stated--and "a
certain woman named Martha received him into her house" (Lk 10:38).
Martha, whose sense of responsibility as hostess weighed heavily upon
her, was "cumbered about much serving," and her indignation was aroused
at the lack of assistance given to her by her sister. Her words, "Lord,
dost thou not care?" implied a certain reproach to Jesus also, in that
she felt He showed a want of sympathy with her efforts and was the
cause of Mary’s remissness. But Jesus, in tones of gentle reproof,
reminded her that for Him not the preparation of an elaborate meal but
the hearing of His Word in the spirit of Mary was the "one thing
needful" (Lk 10:39-42).
I’ve
been thinking about Martha so much lately. The above was found on a
Biblical website that I was reading from. Martha was known as the
industrious, work-a-holic, so to speak. She did great things for
Jesus. She was probably one of those wonderful people, unlike myself,
that can multi-task 50 jobs all at once. She thrived on perfection and
making sure the job was done "just so". I admire her because, being
somewhat a perfectionist myself, I always want the job done ... well,
perfect. I feel like, if I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it
all the way and beyond or I’m not giving my word. Period. But, in the
midst of all the effort and sweat, she got lost. Lost in herself.
Shamefully, I admit that I’ve done this very thing. Becoming so
cumbered with the idea that if things are not going as I plan, then I
think... "Lord, dost thou not care?" Or, in our modern day vernacular, "Um,
God ... don’t-you-see-how-much-work-I’ve-done-and-how-awesome-of-a-
job-this-is-and-how-talented-I-am-and-all-the-time-I-spent-on-this-project-and-all-
the-hrs-I-stayed-up-at-night-on-my-own-time-making-forms-and-nice-things-
for-people-that-really-care-less-and-most-likely-will-leave-them-sitting-around-everywhere-to-be-thrown-away?
God,-don’t-you-see-how-much-I’m-trying-to-please-You?"
Maybe I’m the only one that has felt this. Doubtful! But, I’m speaking
to myself tonight. I shall call this my self-talk. My conclusion is
rather simple. I want to be like Mary, instead. Martha was so
concerned and even angered, according to scripture, that God didn’t
NOTICE her deeds. Many deeds she’d done, there’s no doubt. Her
attitude, however, did nothing for God. She was not in it to truly be
a servant. It was a duty to her. It had become something other than a
sacrifice. I get tired of being around people that have this
attitude. I also get tired of having to whip myself into shape from
HAVING this very attitude. I sincerely need God to help me become a
Mary.
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet
and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her
many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that
my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to
help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried
and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary
has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her" (Luke 10:38-42)
God
was simply trying to tell Martha. Look, girl. You have got to chill
out! You can’t just be worried about all the things you’ve got to
manage. It’s not all about you. You have to look at what’s important.
First, your attitude stinks and you need to be looking for ME and seek
My Presence.
Ok,
that was a humbling and probably mortifying experience for Martha. I
feel like God has said the same to me. I can’t be so cumbered and vexed
with my responsibilities that I can’t even feel Him when He speaks. I
can’t be so angered and angsty to finish a project if He’s not in it.
I don’t want to do anything or say a single word without Him first
saying ... do it. I love Him with all my heart and I need this story
on my bathroom mirror. It’s not really about getting the work DONE as
much as it is focusing on the attitude it is done with and the will of
God. Our attitudes tell others a lot about our heart. I don’t want my
heart out of line with God. I don’t want to say or be something that
can turn someone away from me that can later be an asset to me. So,
self. You are officially on notice: It’s Mary time.
-Rebekah out
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| Another year has come and gone! I can't believe it's already time to begin a new year, but it truly is. The older I get, the more I realize I'm blessed beyond measure. I have so many things to thank God for. I married the most amazing man and things are getting better everyday. I can't wait to see what next year holds for us!
RW
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| I'm sure from time to time, we've all been involved with someone/ a group of people closely. We mingle with the same group for long periods of time, and then, there are times that those people we offer our services and help to, turn on you. Those people become expectant of things from you - even if it's your best interest that's at stake. Does that make sense? I guess what I mean is: sometimes when you're close to people, they overlook your effort and your generosity and take you for granted. What you do, whether it be mopping the floors, painting a wall, or anything else, they expect you to do it instead of graciously asking a favor. They somehow let an attititude of 'you-owe-this-to-me-because-I'm-important-to-you' take over them. Am I the only one that has faced this? I doubt it!
When you stand your ground and leave the situation that is causing strife in your life, then, those people try to find everything in the book wrong with you. I don't get it. But, I learned something today. People will talk. People will always try to run you in the ground to make themselves look better. But, it's ironic because ... if anyone has any sense in their skull, they'll realize that those same people who are talking garbage and bringing up irrelevant issues are insecure. They are manipulative, desperate hounds! I've decided that I don't have to let this cause a reaction in my life, in my family. I've walked away from it and although the same people we walked away from continue to corner my family as to WHY we walked away, I will be the better person. I will smile and be polite and realize, I did what is best. God will take care of the rest!
-Rebekah
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