... memories of Japan ...

... being thankful ...

Dear God, 

 ... I struggle to understand how people get through life without you ... thanks for hanging on tight to me  ... thanks for carrying me ... I am filled with gratitude today ... for the life I have ... I only hope that my life can be a reflection of your Love ... that you will be able to say  ' well done ' ... so I am trying my best ...

Love ya always   

Teena

... has God got your attention ...

 ^" Some of the Pharisees asked Jesus, "When will the kingdom of God come?"    Jesus answered, "God's kingdom is coming, but not in a way that you will be able to see with your eyes. People will not say, 'Look, here it is!' or, 'There it is!'

because God's kingdom is within you."

Then Jesus said to his followers, "The time will come when you will want very much to see one of the days of the Son of Man. But you will not see it.  People will say to you, 'Look, there he is!' or, 'Look, here he is!' Stay where you are; don't go away and search."

Luke 17 : 20 - 23

God's Kingdom Is Within You

... don't get distracted from the truth ...

Hey God,

...  seems like there is a lot going on in my head right now ... lots of thinking about my intentions ... and the way I interact with people ... combined with the busyness of planning and doing my new venture for next year ... I really have to make an effort not to go off on a tangent ... but to stay focused ... keep my heart open to Your Ways ... 

... please God help me to be guided by Your Hand ... Help me to hear Your Whisper in the crowd ... Help me to respond straight away to Your Truth ... because Your Truth is MY TRUTH ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... heart prayers ...

"...to give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you will know him better.  I pray also that you will have greater understanding in your heart "

Ephesians 1 : 17 - 18

... learnt behaviours ...

Dear God, 

... since I have been 'reading  my life backwards' I have noticed many things about the way I behave ... some habits that I have learned and repeated over a lifetime of reacting ... and since it is not about changing other people but me learning new ways of being in situations ... better behaviors for me  ...

... did you notice that I tend to dwell in the New Testament more than the old ... so feel free to fill me in on why I do that ... But being more serious ... I also tend to get defensive about a lot of stuff ... Why do I react in that way? ... please help ...

Thanks

Love ya always 

Teena

... gifts and talents ...

" God doesn't want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible."

2 Timothy 1 : 7   (msg)

... all the little pieces ...

Dear God, 

... still reading Max Lucado "Cure for the Common Life" ... and finding it a very helpful reminder ... just read a chapter today that spoke about  'Read your Life Backwards' ... which is about studying your habits over your life so far to find out your strengths and common patterns ... then it is about putting all the pieces together ... 

... words that jumped out about me were planner and organizer .... facilitator ... thanks God for filling my knack sack with many useful skills ... all of this is forming into a BIG jigsaw puzzle that is becoming clearer day by day ... and my excitement is building ... I know you have BIG plans ... bring it on ... Thanks ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... Love Leads ...

" Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others ."

Philippians 2 : 4

" because God is working in you to help you want to do and be able to do what pleases him."

Philippians 2 : 13

... life is about community ...

Dear God, 

 ... life goes through cycles ... a time of planting ... a time of growth ... a time for producing fruit ... a time for harvest ... as you know I live a very insular life and invest a lot of time in me ... but I feel that you are calling me to step up and step out of my comfort zone ... to act on my compassion to help women reach beyond their circumstances ... locally and globally ... I hear you saying THE TIME IS NOW ... so God I am opening my heart to your next step ... let me know what you want me to do ...

Love ya always

Teena

... Dana Sparkle ...

www.danasparkle.blogspot.com

... tribute to a real trooper ...

Hi God, 

 ... as you know Dana has been the biggest inspiration to me ... in starting my blogging journey ... she is the one who introduced me to the world of blogging and e-courses ... she continues to inspire me to evolve and develop my blog ... Dana has a beautiful blog  ... I love her amazing art and her honesty ... 

... please can you watch over her ... guide and protect her God  ... she has so many roles to fulfill in her life  ... she is a helper, healer, counselor and family cornerstone ... please refresh her anew everyday ... fill her to overflowing with endurance to run a good race ... let her know how valued and loved she is ... 

... please please please ... tell her in a LOUD RESOUNDING VOICE that she is AMAZING ... given to this world  ... to love and be loved ... for eternity ... 


... Thanks mate ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... what an awesome creation ...

" So the sky, the earth, and all that filled them were finished. By the seventh day God finished the work he had been doing, so he rested from all his work."

Genesis 2 : 1-2

... an hour of listening and looking ...

Hi God, 

... spent an hour at the beach today ... having fish and chips on my picnic blanket ...watching the ocean ... listening to the mesmerizing roar of the crashing waves  ... watching the surfers being tossed around  in the wake ... getting a dose of vitamin D ... an hour lost in thoughts about nothing and everything ... 

... thanks God for the time out ... and the blessing of your creation ... I feel a clarity ... my journey is on it's way ... soon I will share all ... need to write it all down first ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... from my last adventure ...

... the idea of my perfect seat ... with a view ... in speckled sunshine ...

... photo adventure ...

Dear God, 

... this weekend  I am going on a little adventure in my own suburb ... to take photos of your creation ... I will follow where you lead ... I am a bit excited ... to learn your ways and hear your voice ... to see what You want me to see ... please help me be an open vessel ... Thanks

Love ya always 

Teena

... uniqueness ...

 ...

" Each person is given something to do that shows who God is "

1 Corinthians 12 : 7  MSG

..

... reading Max ...

Dear God, 

... as you know I started reading "Cure for the Common Life" by Max Lucado ...  not so sold on the title he gave it but was taken in by the sub text title "Living in your Sweet Spot" ... and the back cover explanation about swinging a baseball bat and the moment when everything aligns ... sight line, swing, connect, smooth follow through ... thanks for gifting Max with this book ... at page 2 he has me again with our uniqueness ... page 4 'make a big deal out of God' ... and how You distribute strengths and abilities to unfurl Your goodness ... why does it take a book to be reminded how much I love your Word and how Life giving Your word is ... 

... so God, thanks for your living Word ... and the reminder ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... the way we view the world ...

... sad eye's ...

Dear God,

... I was editing a photo of my niece ... and saw how sad and serious her eyes looked ... God please watch over and protect her and her brother ... I feel sad that she is sad ... I feel sad that her life has changed ... I feel sad for her brother too ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... the beauty of now ...

... practicing the art of slowing down ...

Dear God, 

... did you see me practicing to slow down today ... I was trying my best not to be doing two things at once ... I was on my computer with the television off ... I sat on the park bench listening to my ipod ... Life seemed a little bit slower ... 

... I noticed how much I live projecting into the future ... paying attention to today's moments seems a better way ... not the past and the future ... living in the now ... thanks for reminding me how important the now is ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... faith in Love conquers ...

" because everyone who is a child of God conquers the world.  And this is the victory that conquers the world - our faith."

1 John 5 : 4

... Love ...

Hey God, 

... went and saw 'Eat Pray Love' movie tonite ... came away with lots of thoughts ... loved the soundtrack ... also that time is a healer ... my heart is hardened ... and that the world is loud and busy but to hear your voice through all the noise is my balance ... it is bringing you into all of my day ... the crazy busy noisy and the quiet calm moments ... to acknowledge your presence ... in all ... so many love lessons this year ... Thanks a million ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... sing praises ...

" My whole being, praise the Lord; all my being, praise his holy name.  My whole being, praise the Lord and do not forget all his kindnesses."

Psalm 103 : 1-2

... blessed ...

Dear God,

... I feel very warm and fuzzy today ... excited about my blogging journey that is unfolding day by day ...  also feeling very grateful for a wonderful family and fantastic friends ... so stuck gold when you chose my parents ... a little be scared about my business planning especially because everyone knows and my own expectations of perfection ... ha ha ... see I still need lots of molding ... but thanks for a life of abundance ... You are the BEST ...

 

Love ya always 

 Teena

... with prayer ...

... endless possibilities ...

... passion ...

Dear God,

 ... I feel a little bit excited ... as though something Good is on it's way ... You are so amazing ... my feet are finally walking in step with something I don't quiet understand but I know is Good ... I just cant wait to see what it is ...

... Thanks in advance ... 

Love ya always 

Teena

... majesty ...

" Lord my God, you are clothed with glory and majesty;  you wear light like a robe.  You stretch out the skies like a tent ... you ride on the wings of the wind."

Psalm 104 : 1-3

... God's path ...

Dear God, 

... had the busiest weekend ... filled with many little adventures ... most fave one being my afternoon in the botanic park with friends ... three women and their cameras ... a photographic discovery of color, shapes and texture ... thanks God for afternoons of ease, collection and reconnection ... and to know that You will make all my paths straight ... you have chosen my way and I feel I have been listening for once ... 

... Thanks ...

Love ya always 

Teena