Philippians 3:18 - 19 Part 2

Philippians 3:18 - 19 Part 2
Part 1 
Scripture

Observation
In this verse, Paul describes those he weeps for - those who he considers "enemies of the cross" (v. 18).  


He weeps because their destiny is destruction.  He describes their god as their stomach, their glory is actually their shame, and their minds are focused not on Christ, but on earthly things.

Application
Many studies state that the "god of the stomach" can refer to appetites - and not just for food.  They can be sensual, drug/alcohol addictions, indeed food - an unhealthy appetite for sin.

These that Paul weeps for brag about their conquests, experiences and so called victories - their glory is actually their shame.

Their minds are filled with earthly things instead of God's will for their lives.

They are totally lost in their sin.
They are on a road to destruction.

If you are that person - 
if you are on a road to destruction - 
take heart.
As a dear friend of mine stated,
"Where there is life, 
there is hope."

Another believer once stated,
"God got His hands dirty 
when He pulled me out of my sin."

You are God's child.
You are loved by God.
He weeps for you as well.
He sees your pain and loneliness.
Just as He saw mine.

Maybe you will consider reaching out to Him.  
God is bigger than your sin.
He was bigger than mine.

He's waiting for you.  Remember,
you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Ps. 139:14) and 
NOTHING can separate you from the love of God!  (Romans 8:38-39)

You are loved.
Period.

Prayer

LORD, I praise You for Your grace and mercy.  You heard my pleas and You answered with mercy, grace, forgiveness and love.  You accepted me as I was and then gently and slowly began Your good work in me.  Please do the same for those reading this right now who may be far from You!  Thank You that this is my song!

1In you, Lord my God,

I put my trust.

2I trust in you;

do not let me be put to shame,

nor let my enemies triumph over me.

3No one who hopes in you

will ever be put to shame,

but shame will come on those

who are treacherous without cause.

Psalm 25:1-3

Let it be the song

for many others as well, I pray!

Amen and amen!

Another Finish:  Blue Crocheted Purse
Remember this purse?
I crocheted it using this fast and easy pattern from Whistle and Ivy.  I used two strands of yarn in this bag.

I liked it so much I  made another one!  Tada!





I used one 150 gram ball of Online Linie Fano yarn. 

Here is it pinned to my design board!  Isn't it lovely?

I had a bit of yarn left over, so I made this crochet hook holder!











I still had a bit left over, so I made this scissor holder and attached it to the bag!

 All done and the best part?

NO SCRAPS!  :)

Linking up to

Main CrushMondays

At Cooking Up Quilts

Fiber Tuesday at

The Quilting Room with Mel

and

Oui Crochet Community

Linky Tuesday @ Freemotion by the River

Hookin’ On Hump Day @

Petals to Picot

And

Moogly

Philippians 3:13-14 Part 1. Bag, Quilty 365 & To Do Tuesday!

Philippians 3:13-14
Scripture
Observation
Paul concludes with such a humble admission and extremely sound advice.  He realizes that even he is a work in progress and he gives us a precious tool to win the prize!
Application
Since almost the beginning of my walk with Christ, this verse called to me.  I had baggage, serious baggage in massive amounts.  But, here this man of God was preaching three points:
1) Forget what is behind,
2) strain toward what is ahead 
and
3) press toward the goal to win the prize God has called me to win.

Do you have baggage as well?  I bet most of us do - and that's ok.

When I would hear,

"Just let it go,"
or
"Forgive and you will be free,"
or 
"Just stop thinking about it,"
I
would
want
to
scream!

And then I would feel so alone...did not anyone understand my pain?

Sometimes, we unintentionally shoot our wounded.
But it doesn't have to be that way.

Brothers and sisters, 

I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: 

Forgetting what is behind 

and straining toward what is ahead,

14I press on toward the goal  to win the prize  for which God has called me  heavenward in Christ Jesus.   Philippians 3:13-14 This is a process - a healing process that takes time. Differing amounts of time  for different people -  for different traumas. Let's be gentle with others, and more importantly, with ourselves. To be continued in the next post. Project Bag #1 Last Saturday was "Knit/Crochet in Public Day!"  I didn't know such a day existed, but, for me, I celebrate this day almost every time I go out!  Right?   In honor of Knit/Crochet in Public Day, Bethany at Whistle and Ivy posted a cute little project bag to crochet!  Her pattern was easy to follow with no problems at all.  In case you're wondering if your crochet hook will slip through the holes in the bag, I make a habit of simply placing mine deep in the yarn ball when I crochet on the go! So, yeah!  You bet!  I started it last night and just finished it this afternoon!   My granddaughter loved it!  Her eyes were wide as she said, "It's so beautiful!" For this first bag, I made a few changes. I love to crochet large scarves and also shawls. I wanted to make sure  it would be big enough to carry  the yarn and projects  as they grew.   So, I used a "J" hook versus the "H" hook recommened in the pattern. I also used two strands of  Cascade Yarns Cherub Chunky in  Hot Pink (#45) and White (01). They were extremely easy to work with! I used a total of 10 oz. of yarn. This bag is roomy enough for  a scarf that is 1/3 of the way done  and three 3.5 oz. skeins of yarn!   Sorry, I can't show you the scarf yet -  it's a Chirstmas gift!  :)  Did you notice I said, "For this first bag"?  Yup, I started one more for my smaller projects!  For this one, I'll be using the "H" hook as recommended.  I didn't have Caron Cakes, so I'm using another yarn from my stash.  I wanted to go out and buy one, but then I realized, "Hey, Sister, be wise. Use what you have!"So, I am.  Being responsible isn't always fun..... via GIPHY Quilty 365Here's May's blocks....

I decided I don't like having my squares in rows of 19 (365/19=19 rows).  The quilt will be too huge!  I'm not sure what I'm going to do now, but I do know that for management purposes, I'm going to keep them in rows of six. Tonight I'll be seam ripping May's blocks and researching Quilty 365 quilts.  

I started this project on September 6, 2016 - can't believe it's almost over!  Time flies!

By the way, did you notice May had no black circles?  No Fibromyalgia pain for a month!  

To Do Tuesday!

Last week's list:

1) Finish sewing up the Pretzel Twist Unit 1 strips and maybe even get to the Unit 2 strips!  As you saw, I even got blocks #1-5 done!  Done!

2) Hopefully work on my tablecloth!  Done!

This week's list:

1)  Keep up with Quilty 365

2) Finish the $7.50 Drunkard's Path block.

3) Finish Blocks 6-10 of the Pretzel Twist.

4) Work at least 2 hours on my tablecloth.

5) Finish a new, smaller crochet project which I'll be sharing this week!

  

Because I am finally fully recovered from food poisoning/stomach flu, this coming week will definitely be more full than last week.  I'm hoping I can meet these goals! 

I'm linking up to

Fiber Tuesday @

The Quilting Room with Mel

and

Oui Crochet Community

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch All Things

Linky Tuesday @ Freemotion by the River

Hooking on Hump Day at
Petals to Picots
and Moogly