Refined and Polished

"God has gold nuggets and diamonds everywhere in His Word, but we must dig them out. And, just like the precious gems and metals when they are first pulled out from the ground, the treasures of God's word need to be polished and refined in order to have the brilliance they are capable of revealing. Every time you go over one of God's promises in your heart, it will become more refined and polished in you and shine more brightly in your soul." ~Stormie Omartian from the power of a praying woman.

Favorite Christian Books

I love books! Its so cozy to snuggle up and get lost in the words..I also love to take a book outside, listen to the birds chirp and my children playing in the background while I sneak in a few pages.. =} Reading is one of my favorite things to do. My love of books could be expensive but I search for christian books at these 3 spots~ {so cheap!}

www.ebay.com

http://www.half.ebay.com/ 

http://www.christianbook.com/ 

Here are my top favorite books that I read over & over..

These books will no doubt encourage you, open your eyes and strengthen your walk with our Lord Jesus as a wife, mother & woman!

1) "Lies woman Believe & the truth that sets them Free" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

 Here is a short blog I wrote about this book. What an eye opening book, I myself believed many lies.

2) Created to be his Help Meet by Debi Pearl

Do you want to know how to be a wife of Jesus? How to strengthen your relationship with your savior and husband? well..this is the book to read!!!!  A must for all wives! My favorite part of this book is that she explains 3 type of men, it was exciting to learn which one was my hubby.

3) Love Dare

Everyone knows the movie, "fireproof'" this is the book. Its such a great read with each chapter having actual dares for you to do. My husband and I read this together..

 

4) Stormie: A Story of Forgiveness and Healing

Her power of a praying wife and mother are very popular and wonderful books that I read and pray with weekly. This book of her life is a must read. Her story of emotional and physical abuse, drugs and testimony is an amazing journey..this book had me crying and rooting her on! Reading others testimony is very encouraging to me!

I have many other loved books, but these are my top FAV!
If you havent read any of these, maybe add them to your summer reading list!

What are your favorite books?

Would love to add them to my summer reading.

Blessings,
Sarah beth

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Memorize These Words

Late afternoon my head started to pound and ache. It wasnt too bad but I thought maybe the sunshine would help, so trip to the park we went! The sunshine did help alot, fresh air is always good for the soul. In between pushing my youngest on the swings and making sure my kids didnt climb up the slide I was reading, "Lies Women Believe" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss . Read the chapter, circumstances and soaking it all in. She writes how our suffering in life brings us closer to God. How our trials are a way of God showing love to us. It brings me such comfort to know that even when we are going thru a struggle, small or big there is a reason, God's hand is in it and He will bring us thru it.


There have been so many moments in a hard situation that I feel Gods arms around me. Such a warm, powering feeling, He is holding my heart in His hand! If anything, in a trial..I feel God's Loving Presence more.


A long time ago I decided not to be a complainer. Its a choice you make. I had a father who complained and it felt like death when he walked thru the door. It was always something with him, always down and mad. I believe anyone could be that way... everyday there are lots of things that could go wrong and do! When you are feeling low and down it makes the problem worse. I try to find the good in every situtation. Ofcourse its hard to do, sometimes harder then others. Do not take this wrong, I do get upset. I am not constantly happy with a big smile. No way! But when a problem comes along I go to prayer, I discuss the issue with my husband..sometimes I write it all down. When it gets really hard, I simply say Jesus, that has a very calming effect. His very name brings peace. When my heart is heavy and my mind wont stop on an issue, I keep praying. Everytime I think about the problem, I pray. Minute by minute my mind and heart slowly but surely are content. When there is a bigger problem going on, I invite those I love to pray also and consult in my dear sisters in Christ.


"My Grace is sufficient for you" Is my new favorite words to keep in mind.. 

Whatever struggle you are having.. big or small..repeat "My grace is sufficient for you" Memorize these words.


2 Corinthians 12:7-9 "To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”


Grace isn't a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It's a way to live. ~Attributed to Jacqueline Winspear


"The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!"Henry Ward Beecher

Remember His Grace for you..

Blessings,

Sarah beth

A page from "Lies Women Believe"

Reading a great book, "Lies women believe and the truth that sets them free"

by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Recommend this book highly!

Its about lies we believe from Satan, the father of lies..eye opening!

I thought I would share page 107

The Spirit says: Forgive

The flesh says: Hold a grudge

The Spirit says: be temperate

the flesh says: eat whatever you want, whenever you want.

The Spirit says: Give that money to someone in need

The flesh says: spend that money on yourself

The Spirit says: Spend some time in the Word and prayer.

the flesh says: You've had a long day; chill out in front of the tv for the evening

The Spirit says: Hold your tongue. What you are about to say is not kind or necessary.

The flesh says: Tell it like it is!

Do not listen to these lies.. when we do we allow sin to gain master over us. Yeild to the Spirit of God!!