... wake up ...

" Wake up, sleeper, 

rise from the dead,

and Christ will shine on you."

Ephesians 5 : 14

... listen ...

Dear God, 

... when you speak am I really listening ... well this time my ears are open ... and I want hear everything you have to say ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... forever Love ...

" Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His love endures forever."

Psalm 136 : 1

... oh so tired ...

Dear God,

... my bones are tired ... my eyes are tired ... I need an energy boost ... can you tell it is Friday ... I am feeling very Friday ... if I were to write 3 things in my gratitude journal they would be ... 

• ease of accessibility to new web technology has been a dream this week
• friends that can fly over to visit and hang out
• sunshine and harbor views

 ... thanks for an amazing life of opportunity ... for tired bones and a youthful heart ... thanks for being my always and forever ... 

Love ya always

Teena

... reminder ...

... less talk more action ...

Hey there God,

 ... Last light as I was pondering your leading ... I had the sense I had gotten busy and left you in the shadows ... this seems to be a reoccurring pattern for me ... so I need to stay centered on you more ... that means being disciplined and spending more time in your pocket ... this week I am beginning what I call ' the top 10 ' ... as soon as I get home from work spend 10 minutes in prayer with you ... start with 10 minutes and see where you lead me ... I want to get back my God senses ... Thanks Mate ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... now that's a tortise ...

... as we stare in amazement ... then realize it is real ... then get up close and personal ...
... such a friendly chap ... 

... what an experience ...

... falling in love with Sydney ...

Hey God,

 ... I have spent the past few days being a tourist in my own town ... loving it ... exploring new places ... seeing what is here to offer visiting families with my bestie and her family in toe ... exhausted but amazed how much good stuff is here to do and see ...

... beautiful beaches with Yum fish and chips ... wildlife parks with a great latte ... Aquarium with stunning exhibitions ... I am falling in love with Sydney for a whole new reason ... really well set up and maintained places to visit ... that make it exciting and easy for parents and children both ...

... and once again am reminded how awesome creation is ...  you are the mostest ever God!

Love ya always 

 Teena

... heart attitude ...

" These people honor me with their lips, 

but their hearts are far from me.

They worship me in vain;

their teachings are merely human rules."

Mark 7 : 6 - 7

... finding my voice ...

Dear God, 

... I have had a bit of a battle this week finding my voice ... my struggle has been with how do I respond in a difficult situation ... and how do I respond when things are out of my control ...

... to be honest God I don't know the answer ... just that I wasn't entirely happy with my responses ... 

... Just opened my bible with my intention set on hearing from you ...  to see Mark 7 :6-7 ... thanks for the reminder ... it's not about the words I use ... it is about my heart attitude ... 

... love you God beyond words ...

Always

Teena

... what an inspiration 2010 was ...

 

... my inspiration wall that evolved over 2010 ...

... preparation ...

Dear God, 

... getting prepared for a new computer ... cleaning the desk and clearing out all the old rubbish ... making space for my new business to grow into ... was so motivated I even cleared off my 2010 inspiration wall and now just need to wait to see what my 2011 wall will look like ... nothing like a blank canvas to brew up a bit of expectation ... good things are coming my way ... thanks mate for your guiding hand ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... give thanks ...

" Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;

his love endures forever."

Psalm 107 : 1

... the things we find ...

Dear God, 

 ... such a humid sticky day today ... when walking through the botanical gardens came across a scarecrow and her friend ... then stumbled on some Chinese warriors from 210BCE ... caught a ferry to Mossman ... viewed a Annie Leibovitz exhibition ... then sat in awe of a magnificent architectural structure, to rest my feet ... what a wonderful day out ... Thanks for your provision God ... in all things ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... clarity optimum ...

Dear God,

...  just watched the news coverage on the Queensland floods ... and spent the whole time crying my heart out ... how devastating for those people ... to be trapped ... to have seen your parents swept away ... to witness the full force of water as it mangles and shatters anything in its path ... BUT to hear stories of people crying out for you God ... they know they are not alone ...  to realize what really matters in life ... family, friends and health ... to see communities pull together in Love ... THAT IS FAR MORE POWERFUL ... and these people will have a life legacy that goes beyond the clean up ... they will know what to truely value ...

... thanks God for the reminder to me that how I respond to life's challenges is important ... that my relationships are the only valuable legacy in my life ... You are number one on my list ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... immeasurably more ...

" Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory "

Ephesians 3 : 20 - 21

... clarity moments ...

Hey God, 

... it's me again ... having another one of those clarity moments ... not letting other people project their stuff onto me ... and I am feeling very glad to be right where I am and doing exactly what i am doing ... everything seems to be falling into place slowly and the big picture is becoming clearer and realer ... In 2 weeks time reality will be in NOW time ... yippee ... Thanks God for everything ... especially a supportive family ... and instilling in me the passion to follow my dreams ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... JOY ...

... everday new things ...

Hey God, 

... everyday I am learning new things ... it is very exciting ... today I learned how to make a blog button, attach it to a blog and also add RSS feed for subscribers ... Thanks to Kelly Rae's help tutorials ... I feel so blessed to be able to participate in this world of blogging ...
... and with all the help on Blogger

Love ya always 

Teena

... moving mountains ...

" if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move.  Nothing will be impossible for you."

the words of Jesus from ... Matthew 17 : 20 - 21

... problem solving ...

Dear God, 

... finding life very challenging at the moment ... constant problem solving ... a constant flow of things on my to do list ... just check off one and there is another waiting ... that's not to say that on some level I must enjoy the chase ... but I do enjoy discovering new things and the challenge of conquering mountains ... building something from scratch and doing it on the cheap is a challenge ... thanks God for your help ...

 

Love ya always 

Teena

... hymn of praise ...

" He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God."

Psalm 40 : 3

... a new song ...

Dear God, 

 ... so you are doing something new in me ... I feel much conflict and angst ... this means something is stirring and change is a foot ... so I am open to what is coming my way ... even though I feel a little nervous ... I will try to stay open ... and be glad for it ... practice my surrendering ... Thanks ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... God's Way 2011 ...

" Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness;

give me an undivided heart,"

Psalm 86 : 11

... surrender ...

Dear God, 

... my word for 2011 is SURRENDER ... so I am opening up my tight hold on my life ... I want my life to be lead by You, God ... so this year I am beginning a new habit ... to say "what do you want God" before everything ... I want to rely wholly on you ... I want know clearly that you are directing my life not me ... Thanks for being my everything ...

Love ya always 

Teena

... welcome to 2011 ...

Dear God, 

... 2011 is here already ... can you believe it ...Happy New Year ...

... another year of dreams to be fulfilled ... and this year is filled with big ones ... so watch out world here comes the God Gang ... so God I want you to be my generator this year ... less of me and more of you ...  you have been speaking to me about trusting you and relying on your strength ... this is the year to put my trust into action ... take off my controlling hands ... my life is yours ...

Love ya always 

Teena

PS ... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!