43rd Birthday

For my 43rd Birthday I thought I'd make a proclamation of 43 blessings! Here goes - 1) Relationship with Jesus 2)Todd 3)Ansley 4)Andrew 5)Extended family 6)Pets: Mickey, Tripp, Tuffie, All-Tail and Tigger 7)Home 8)Church 9)HEMC 10)Friends 11) Sista-Hood 12)Bubble Baths 13) Beauty Treatments 14)Krispy Kremes 15)Computer 16)Sunrise / Sunsets 17) Color 18) laughter 19)good health 20)weight loss 21) Beth Moore Bible studies 22) Hair Color 23) Fall Leaves 24) Feather Pillow 25) Fan 26) My man's humming 27) Smiling 28) Holy Ghost Bumps 29) cracklin' fire log 30) Front porch 31) Honesty 32) Praise/Worship music 33) writing for God 34) Grace/mercy 35) Protection 36)Freedom 37) Sight 38) Peace 39) Ocean 40) Daisies 41) Kisses from Todd 42) Hugs 43) You!!
This was very insightful and took a little time. I want to encourage you to take the time to count your blessings. Like myself, you will realize that Blessings far out number the burdens!! Blessings from the Birthday Girl, Sista Staci :)

Godliness with Contentment

When I was younger I never felt like I belonged anywhere. I'm not 100% sure why or how this feeling developed in me. All I know is, that's how I felt the majority of the time. As I sit here, and reflect on those younger years, I realize that with the sense of not belonging in this world, it developed a heart of contentment inside of me.

The Bible tells us in 1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

What does it mean to be content?

Let's check with Webster's.

Content:

1 : to appease the desires of

2 : to limit (oneself) in requirements, desires, or actions

To appease is to bring a state of peace and quiet. I guess that means I can't go around yelling "What about MEEEEE?" And to limit oneself.....ok, well, that doesn't work in today society. As I look around I see more and more people searching and seeking for more stuff to satisfy them. Only to be caught in a web of debt and disappointment.

Godliness with contentment is great gain! YES!

Walk in the ways of our Lord, seek him to bring that contentment to your life - that place of peace and quiet. I often say you cannot bottle peace, but when you have peace flowing through you there is no reason to contain it. Let go and let peace flow.

Look to Jesus for He is the Peacemaker. He can fill you with contentment! Wherever or whatever state you're in, you can be content.

Do I still have that sense of not belonging? Sure, I do. But, it has turned into a sense of longing to be in the presence of the Lord. For I know this world is not my home - I'm merely passing through. Until that day I will actively....

Pursue PEACE!

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Thanks, Sista Kathy

I had a wonderful time being on the radio....yes, this little country "Bumkin" that is totally in love with JESUS was on WRAF - 90.9 with Kathy Nicholson. If you are here checking out the Sista-Hood, I hope you have a nice visit. Read through my crazy life and if you will be so kind leave me a little comment.

If you are interested in being a host church for Divine Design just leave your name and e-mail address or call me at 706-499-3824.

Bible study at The Torch starts Monday Evening at 6:30 pm and Tuesday Morning at 10:00 am (Breakfast at 9:30) - Anointed - Transformed - Redeemed (Free Childcare ~ $15.00 workbook)

For HIS Glory - I share my story!!

Living to Serve~~
Sista Staci :)
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Self Promoting....I don't think so

^{I have a routine each morning when I wake up. First thing I always say "Good Morning, sweet Jesus...How are you today?" On Tuesday morning, I plainly heard go read Luke 2:20. I immediately got up and went to my New Living Bible and read.... Luke 2:20} The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.

Ok...I thought what does this have to do with me???? Then as I read verse nineteen the Lord revealed to my heart what He was speaking to me. This passage is out of the Message Bible:

Luke 2: 19-20 - Message

Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. The sheepherders returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. It turned out exactly the way they'd been told!

I have never thought about this aspect of the birth of Jesus. Mary did not go out in the streets proclaiming herself as the chosen one!! She did not self promote. She pondered all these things in her heart. I love that. The NIV says "she thought of them often." When God shows up in your life, people will noticed it. There will be no need for a tweet on tweeter or a post on Facebook. Your Life, speaks louder than your words.

Recently, I had an encounter where someone said to me "you don't want to self promote" Well, to be honest I had never even thought about self promoting. When you choose to die to yourself and you put all your wants and desires under God's plan there is no "Self Promoting." God does promote his children. He see the willing heart and teachable Spirit within you. He is looking for someone that will allow him access so He can do great and mighty things to show the world that HE IS!!

I appreciate that person who spoke those words to me. It has caused me to examine my heart and motivates. As a minister, I must believe in the product I'm selling 100%. In God's business, it is a good thing to be completely "souled out!"

She pondered these things often......

Divine Design Conference

You are invited to attend our next Divine Design Conference. See below for all details.


When: August 22, 2009
Where: New Liberty United Methodist Church
Braselton, Georgia
Time 9:00 - 3:00

Contact Staci for more information - stacip@hemc.net

Click HERE for directions

We are praying and expecting great and wonderful things from our Lord!
Hope to see you there!!

It's all GOOD in the Sista-Hood!

Are you struggling to find your purpose?

Are you discouraged?

Do you feel lost and alone?

Let GOD’S WORD direct you –

· To locate your hidden gifts

· To develop your gifts

·To activate your gifts

You are unique; one of a kind made by GOD by HIS specific design. HE has a plan for your life.

‘Divine Design’ conference takes you through the trash and treasures in the attic to washing away the sins in the laundry room. Be led into developing your gifts in the dining room and finding total intimacy with GOD, becoming HIS DIVINE DESIGN.

L.A.M.B.S.

Love and Ministry Between Sistas

Who are we?

We are women who love the LORD and have a heart to minister to the body of Christ. Ministering to woman as we share a message of self-acceptance and freedom in the FATHER. There is no charge for the conference, however love offerings are appreciated.

“I will not enter my house or go to my bed. I will allow no sleep to my eyes, no slumber to my eyelids, till I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the MIGHTY ONE of Jacob.” Psalm 132: 3-5

GOD’S DWELLING PLACE:

Attic: The place of discarded debris. Most often filled with those broken, unusable items we just can’t bear to let go of; items that weigh us down and bind us to the past. Clear the clutter and find those precious treasures that are covered in dust and grime. Restore the treasures of the heart.

Laundry Room: That place of worn, dirty linen; the load of burdens we all carry within. Lay down your load and allow the LORD to wash you white as snow.

Dining Room: The place of hospitality: Open your heart to service. Find a place of servitude for the LORD and dine on the meat of HIS WORD.

Bedroom: The place of intimacy: GOD doesn’t just want to know you, HE wants to be known by you. Delve deep into the heart of GOD and learn to develop an intimate relationship with HIM. Be transported to that ultimate level of devotion; the true dwelling place of GOD.

MEET THE DIVAS OF DIVINE DESIGN

The Attic:

Sara Arro: Sara grew up in difficult circumstances but through GOD’S grace she overcame a rough start in life to become a gifted woman of GOD. She is a published author and loves sharing GOD’S promise of a plan and purpose for every life.

The Laundry Room:

Staci Pealock: Staci has been involved in various areas of ministry for 26 years. For the last 4 years she has coordinated the Ladies Bible Study at her home church, seeing it grow from 12 to over 100 in attendance. She has a heart for women and desires to see all women walk in freedom with the Father.

The Dining Room:

Jenna Barclay: Jenna is a gifted speaker and singer who glorifies GOD with her gift of voice. Over the past year, the Lord has opened a new door by allowing her to minister to single adults at her home church.

The Bedroom:

Lisa Frost: Lisa is an energetic, passion filled woman of Christ. She uses her gift of dance to bring glory to God by leading the Inspire Dance Team. It is her desire that all women come to know Christ on a personal basis.

Relate ~ Deflate ~ Infiltrate ~

Acts 22:1-15 (New International Version)
1"Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense." 2When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet. Then Paul said: 3"I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. Under Gamaliel I was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. 4I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison, 5as also the high priest and all the Council can testify. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and went there to bring these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished. 6"About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. 7I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, 'Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?' 8" 'Who are you, Lord?' I asked. " 'I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,' he replied. 9My companions saw the light, but they did not understand the voice of him who was speaking to me. 10"'What shall I do, Lord?' I asked. "'Get up,' the Lord said, 'and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.' 11My companions led me by the hand into Damascus, because the brilliance of the light had blinded me. 12"A man named Ananias came to see me. He was a devout observer of the law and highly respected by all the Jews living there. 13He stood beside me and said, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight!' And at that very moment I was able to see him. 14"Then he said: 'The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. 15You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.

Relate ~ Deflate ~ Infiltrate:
When Paul addressed the people he always tried to establish common ground with the people before he launched a full scale defense of Christianity. When you witness for Christ, first identify yourself with your audience. They are much more likely to listen if they feel a common bond with you. After Paul gained this common ground, he gave his personal testimony. Sound reasoning is good, but it is also important to simply share what Christ has done in your life. We can never underestimate the power of experience. I believe that is why GOD allows us to experience heartache, hurt and maybe shame for some of the thing we have been involved in. God can take all of these dark experiences and turn them into a light for him. When GOD delivers you from darkness into HIS marvelous light, you want everyone around you to have the light. Yes, it is as easy as turning on the light switch. Turn on your faith. But no matter how we present the message, not everyone will accept it, as Paul knew. We must faithfully and responsibly present the Good News and leave the result to GOD.

I call this process; Relate – Deflate – Infiltrate! Relate to the person you are witnessing to(common ground), allow yourself to deflate (It’s not all about you) so that GOD can infiltrate and do the work necessary to bring salvation and healing to the soul.

Be a witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. You may be the only JESUS some will see.

Blessings on your day :)

YES/NO - STAY/GO

Page 4 Devotional Study Staci Pealock

Acts 16:6-10 (New International Version)

Paul's Vision of the Man of Macedonia

⁶Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. ⁷When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. ⁸So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. ⁹During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." ¹⁰After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

YES/NO – STAY/GO??

We don’t know how the Holy Spirit told Paul that he and his companions should not go into Asia. It may have been through a prophet, a vision, an inner conviction, or some other circumstance. To know God’s will does not mean we must hear his voice. He leads in different ways. When you are seeking God’s will, (1) make sure your plain is in harmony with God’s word, (2) ask mature Christians for their advice;(3) check your own motives- are you seeking to do what you want or what you think God wants? – and (4) pray for God to open and close the doors as he desires. 16:7-9 The “Spirit of Jesus” is another name for the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit had closed the door twice for Paul, so Paul must have wondered which geographical direction to take in spreading the Good News. Then in a vision (16:9), Paul was given definite direction, and he and his companions obediently traveled onto Macedonia. The Holy Spirit guides us away from the wrong places. As we seek God’s will, it is important to know what God wants us to do and where he wants us to go, but it is equally important to know what God does not want us to do and where he does not want us to go. (Life Application Commentary)

Many times we find ourselves in this sort of dilemma. Do we take the job and move our family out of town? Is this the person God wants me to marry? We all face issues in life where we must make decisions. When we are walking closely with the Lord, we will know His directives for our lives. God is always speaking to His children. It is His desire to be in close fellowship.

Stop and listen today, Hear what God has to Say He will show you the way, And make everything OK!

Where ever you are traveling, the word of God is your road map. Seek it for all your directions. I promise, you will never have to worry about being not be lost!