Denim & Diamonds

Dancing in the streets is just my way of saying Praise the Lord!

Zephaniah 3:17 in the NIV says this: “The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”

and in the God’s Word translation it is put this way… “The Lord your God is with you. He is a hero who saves you.He happily rejoices over you, renews you with his love, and celebrates over you with shouts of joy.”

I looked up the word for rejoice or joy (KJV says: “he will joy over thee with singing”.) and here is the definition straight from Strong’s

1523. giyl, gheel; or (by permutation) guwl, gool; a primitive root; properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear:—be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice..

It doesn’t say anything about streets, but it sure sounds like God dances over us in song.

I recently challenged my friend Heather to begin a list on her blog that includes praises for what God has been doing in her life. I am beginning to put together a list of my praises and I am challenging you the reader to count your blessings and praise the Lord along with me. Let’s praise Him for all He has done, all He is doing and all He will yet do. He is worthy of our praise! Keep those dancing shoes handy.

5/10/80 – God blessed me with a beautiful baby girl! God used this precious life to give me hope as I went through a painful divorce process.

12/4/1981 – After 26 years of sinful selfish living, I was adopted into God’s family by faith in Jesus Christ. I still marvel over the fact that God loves me!

12/4/1982 – I married my husband Bob on my first anniversary of knowing God. Now I have two wonderful anniversaries to celebrate each December 4th.

12/8/1983 – Bob adopted my daughter, after a year of process.

6/22/1985 – God brought another precious beautiful daughter to our family. God has used her in many ways in my life…to humble me, to encourage me and to bless me.

Over the years and through 13 moves God has allowed me to be part of many church families in many differing ministries. The list is so very long it would take pages to write and describe. The spiritual, emotional and physical blessings are incalculable. The relationships formed are invaluable. And God’s ever present love through it all unfathomable. Through every move, through every new circumstance (pleasant and painful), through every life touched, God has been my sustainer.

9/13/08 – God kept my Daughter, Son-in Law and grandchildren safe during hurricane Ike’s rampage. There were some inconveniences for them but they were taken care of completely.Praise is that John is so very mechanically inclined that he had time to help others keep their generators going as well as his own. John’s work was slowed down to a stand still after the storm but has picked up since then.

11/10/08 – My daughter Holly’s car broke down, but she was not far from where she lives. I am praising God that it broke down now instead of when she makes the 11-12 hour drive home for Christmas. Also praise God most of the repairs are covered under warranty.

10/30/09 – My Dad was buried today. I was able to read Scripture and sing the entire Battle Hymn at his funeral. I know it was God empowering me. It may seem a small thing to many but it was big to me because I know God empowered me to do those things.

Note: this page is under construction. It may take me a long while to complete. So hang with me here and Praise the Lord always!