Saturday, January 30, 2010

Keep Your Focus


Savannah and Trouble last weekend!


















Many among us have heavy hearts. We must keep our focus on our Heavenly Father, not our circumstances or the circumstances of those we love. The battle and the victory belongs to the LORD!

Storming the heavens with you,

Andrea
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46 comments:

  1. Nikki (Sarah)January 30, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    awwww. too cute. looking at them....it's hard to stay down

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  2. Crown of BeautyJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    What a lovely picture -- of two lovely creatures, a cute little girl and a cute dog.

    And I wholeheartedly agree with the words you wrote...the battle belongs to the Lord, and He will give us the victory!

    Love
    Lidj

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  3. DeidraJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Sweet photo! Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. Wylie @ Shout A Joyful Noise!January 30, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    So sweet! I hope you are having a blessed weekend friend.
    Wylie

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Amen! Trust takes us above our circumstances to that higher plain where God resides...above every circumstance!

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  6. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Hi Andrea,
    As always, enjoyed your post! Thank you for stopping by today and have a lovely weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  7. Regina January 30, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    I Love your new template and header.
    Great post dear Andrea. I will keep my focus.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Happy weekend.

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  8. koraleeJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Love this reminder sweet friend...thank you for this. May your weekend be filled with many blessings.

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  9. Just Be RealJanuary 30, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Andrea, thank you for your continual support of encouragement and love towards me. Appreciate this post for all of us. Beautiful picture. Blessings.

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  10. RaymondeJanuary 30, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Amen to your post. Nice blog to browse. Happy blogging! Regards. xxx

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  11. NancyJanuary 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Yes, exactly how I was thinking today. Thanks.

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  12. LauraJanuary 30, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    I've just been reading about this very thing, Andrea. Hmm. I wonder what He's trying to tell me?:)

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  13. Girly MuseJanuary 30, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    What a darling picture and an awesome message!!! Be blessed today.

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  14. LorenJanuary 30, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Amen! Tis sooo true! Praise the Lord for prayer warriors and wonderful friends like you who love and encourage us in times of hurt or frustration!

    You are such a gem and shine brightly for HIM! I love you so!!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Yes, focusing on the LORD is just where our eyes must be! at all times! in all ways! Thank you, Andrea, for the reminder.

    Loving you, ~ linda

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  16. RCUBEsJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Short but straight to the point! Great reminder sister and thank you for your prayers and friendship! Have a great weekend and God bless. Cute pic!

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  17. karenJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Hey girl, lets grab hearts and storm the gates of Heaven together for those who need a Touch of the Masters Love today! Thanks so much for encouraging my soul!!

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  18. Debby@Just BreatheJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    What a sweet photo. It's so hard with a heavy heart but so true.

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  19. DeniseJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Amen, bless your weekend.

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  20. Danae HudsonJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Blessings to you. God is good and it will be okay :)

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Adorable - and great reminder!

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  22. RebeccaJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    You're SO right! Let us lift our eyes HIGHER than the hills - our help comes from the Lord who made the heavens and the earth!

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  23. maryleaJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    What an adorable picture. Enjoyed looking at your blog today. Be well! -marylea

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  24. DebJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Love that picture!

    And we will overcome.

    Because He has already won every victory.

    I plan to read the interview.

    Sweet dreams.

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  25. Deborah January 30, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    Andrea, thank you for the kind words, I was just holding my head waiting for your blog to come up and there was your message! Perfect timing :)
    xxoo Deborah

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  26. A Mother AlwaysJanuary 30, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    St Theresa of the Child Jesus said 'The smallest of life's events are directed by the Lord.
    Creatures are instruments, but it is the hand of Jesus that directs all'...

    BM

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  27. Kelly LJanuary 30, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Perfect! I love "Storming the heavens with you:

    Love to you
    Kelly
    http://www.ivebecomemymother.com

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  28. The Red Brick FarmhouseJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    AMEN! Have a great weekend, sweet Andrea!

    Blessings~
    Laura

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  29. Nana JulJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Amen!! Storming the Heavens with you, and remembering the battle & the victory belong to the Lord!
    Great words!!
    Love,
    Julie

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  30. He & Me + 3January 31, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Amen to that...Keeping our heads up to the Father in heaven.
    Hugs,
    Mimi

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  31. AlleluiabelleJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Dearest Andrea,

    So well said my sweet friend and I will hold those words very, very close to my heart at this hour and in the days to come. Amen!

    Love you,
    Alleluiabelle

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  32. RuthJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    Amen! Thanks for the reminder, Andrea.

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  33. ChesterJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    So true and something we seem to forget all too quickly. Thanks for the reminder!

    It's been too long since I've visited! Love the new look to your blog.

    God's peace be with you and yours,
    Chester's Mom ;0=)

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  34. UnknownJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    That is a wonderful photo! She looks so adorable in her little dungaree's!
    Have added you on facebook! :) x

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  35. TracyJanuary 31, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Thanks for the encouragement.

    Repeatedly appreciate your pictures. This one's so cute; who's bath is it anyway?!

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  36. LoraJanuary 31, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    What a precious photo!

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  37. the wild raspberryJanuary 31, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    how right you are....
    thank you.

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  38. LisaShawJanuary 31, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Amen Sister! Well said and beautiful photo!!!

    Blessings!

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  39. christy roseJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    That picture is adorable. Savannah is so cute!

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  40. UnknownJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    G'eve Andrea ~ What a wonderful pic of those 2 precious ones.

    Sweetie, TY & you are more than WELCOME to join us. I'll keep you posted. Send me your full name & email ... Sherry is getting soooo excited. We'll have a wonderful time. I have an extra bedroom available, if you decide to come.

    Have a lovely week.
    Hugs, Marydon

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  41. momsthewordFebruary 1, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    Darling picture. Which one is named "Trouble?" Lol!

    When we take our eyes off the Lord and place them on circumstances we begin to falter.

    It is so easy to suffer when others are suffering, and oftentimes they have God's peace and we don't, because we're worrying and not trusting!

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  42. Alice GraceFebruary 1, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    I needed that reminder this morning! Thank you!

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  43. JackieFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Yes and Amen Andrea! The battle is the Lord's and the victory is already won!! In Jesus' Mighty Name!!

    Storming the heavens with you!!

    Hugs and Sweet Blessings!
    Jackie

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  44. Deborah AnnFebruary 1, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Love the new look here! New look, but same, steady encouragement as ever. It's all good...

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  45. JoyefulFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    I'm just soaking this scripture in right now. Every single word.

    I want to be like that peaceful cardinal--nestled in the hands of my loving Father!

    Thanks, Andrea!

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  46. Anita C. McCantsFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    Great reminder, Andrea.

    Adorable photo. Savannah looks so
    sweet. And trouble looks like he's
    wondering what she's doing ( :

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