{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 31 }

 

 

Day 31

Pray that your husband will recognize the lies of the Enemy in his life. Pray that his attitudes and actions will be guided by the truth as he brings his thoughts into captivity to the Word of God. (John 8:44; 2 Cor. 10:4-5)

John 8:44 (King James Version)

⁴⁴Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (King James Version)

⁴(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
⁵Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

{ Want to try that Wednesday }

 

 

A couple years ago, I did this Wednesday feature, where I would list a couple of things that I found online, or in a book or whatever the case may be, that I wanted to try.

They ranged in everything from recipes, to books, to a movie or show, a place to visit, a craft etc.

I don't know why this specific post popped into my mind again, but I have been saving a ton of things that I want to try lately, especially with the holidays coming up, and thought, why not?  Let's do this again.

I hope you enjoy it and maybe get some ideas for yourself as well.

 

I made a crochet cowl many years ago, but I've been wanting to try another and I have seen quite a few interesting ones online.  I've bookmarked them and will probably start on one very soon.  I think I will first make The Montero Cozy Cowl.

 

 

 

Since being on this health journey, I have tried and continue to look for many healthier recipes that I can enjoy, without giving up my sweet cravings completely.  With Thanksgiving coming up, I went on the look for Keto Low Carb Desserts, and came upon this yummy looking Keto Pumpkin Roll.  Will be making it this holiday.

 

 

 

 

I've been reading so much lately, and really loving grabbing all the books on my bookshelf, and trying to make a dent in that huge To Be Read pile.  I'm already thinking of what to read in November, and want to find some cozy reads, but not spooky.  I know a lot of people are into the spooky books for this time of year, but I would rather steer clear of those.  I have chosen to reread one of my favorites, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.  

 

 

 

 

A couple of years ago, I made book cozies.  I loved them so much, but just realized the other day, that not only do I not know where my previous ones went, but I also couldn't remember where I had gotten the pattern from.  While browsing through my blog earlier, I found the pattern I had used and now I'm so eager to make a few more of these cozies.

 

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 30 }

 

 

 

Day 30
Pray that your husband will serve God and others with pure motives. Pray that he will obey the Lord from his heart, and glorify Him in everything. (1 Cor. 10:13; John 7:17-18; Col. 3:23-24)

1 Corinthians 10:13

¹³ No temptation^[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted^[b] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,^[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

John 7:17-18

¹⁷ Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. ¹⁸ Whoever speaks on their own does so to gain personal glory, but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.

Colossians 3:23-24

²³ Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, ²⁴ since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
 

{ Autumn around here }

 

It is a beautiful Autumn morning, except for the unwanted wind which has been at it since Sunday afternoon.  My allergies are awful, and I don't say that lightly.  At this point, if I could scratch out my eyes and nose, I would.  It doesn't help that I really dislike taking allergy meds because of the drowsiness they give me, so I try to suffer it out, but honestly?  I can't wait for this wind to disappear, which seems to be happening only tomorrow.  *sigh*

I haven't done many update daily, life posts.  This month has been mainly filled with the Husband prayers, but since it's winding down and getting ready to end, I thought it was time to start bringing in the usual day in the life, what am I doing, kind of posts.

Just finished going by to visit all the Happy Homemaker Monday participants, and leaving some comments.  I love interacting with you all but don't always have the time.  

 

 

Autumn is finally starting to show it's full face.  It's been slow going, and up until what seems like overnight, it didn't seem like the leaves and the trees were going to change at all.  But, there's definite signs now, thank goodness.

I do love the changing colors, and maybe you're like me, and can smell the change in the air.  There is a specific change to the light of the day and the smell in the air.  It's pure bliss, to me at least.

 

I've been loving waking up each morning, opening the blinds and windows and just stretching and waking up to the crisp air.  Well except for days like these with wind, there's no way I'm taking in a whiff of that wind, not with my allergies like this.  Hahahah

 

I spend a little time with the babies too.  They give us unconditional love, all day long, and they don't ask for much at all, so I love showering them with love and attention.  They certainly appreciate it ♥

 

Books have been read, and when I say that, I mean quite a few.  I am back on my reading streak and have just been inhaling books, left, right and center.  I feel like I can't get enough.  It does help that I'm a fast reader, so if I have time, I will usually start and sometimes finish a book the same day or the very next morning.

I've started dedicating my Sunday's to book reading as well.  After getting home from church and gym, I will take my shower, have a quick lunch then get into bed with a warm blanket, a hot cup of milky tea and a book.  I then spend the next 3 hours or so, just reading, sometimes napping but mainly reading.  It's been a very welcome calming routine that I think helps end the weekend, and reset our bodies for the week ahead.

 

I've also been making it a priority to grab my camera more, and to take photos of life around me.  I've always enjoyed taking pictures of birds, so any chance I get, I take advantage.

This gorgeous mourning dove was perched on the tree right outside my bedroom window.  It sat there for a long time, just looking at me while I took photos.  How beautiful is it?

 

 

Life has been slowing down, but I know that here soon it will kick into high gear again with the holidays upon us.  I am already planning our Thanksgiving, Christmas Cards, Christmas shopping and so forth.

I love Christmas cards and I miss the days where sending out cards was a thing.  It feels like over the years people have gotten more comfortable with just sending an online card, or just wishing someone a Merry Christmas over a text or an impersonal post on social media.

But I love the exchange of actual cards and I really want to send more out this year.  I think we need to do that.  We need to make an effort to send out actual cards in the mail, and I would love to send some of you a card too, especially if you're one of my usual readers.  It would be quite fun to do a card exchange between us blog readers.

What do you think?  Let me know.

Right, it is almost 8:30am, and I'm still sitting in bed.  I need to do my prayers, read my devotional and my Bible and then get started with my day.

On the to do list for today:

Clean living room and dining room windows

Vacuum and dust

Pay bills

Start Thanksgiving Menu

Iron a pile of clothes

Workout and get my 10k steps in

Have a blessed Tuesday friends!

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 29 }

 

 

Day 29

Pray that your husband will surrender his time and talents to the Lord. Pray that his spiritual gifts will be manifest in his career, at church, and in your home. (Eph. 5:15-16; 1 Cor. 12:4, 7)

Ephesians 5:15-16

 ¹⁵ Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, ¹⁶ making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

1 Corinthians 12:4

 ⁴ There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.

1 Corinthians 7

Concerning Married Life

⁷ I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 10/28/2024 }

Good morning sweet friends, and welcome back to my blog.  Can you believe this is the last Happy Homemaker Monday of October?  Where did this month go?

 

We are inching ever so closer to the last day of prayer for our husbands as well.  I know some of you don't like the overwhelming posts every day, but it's something I only do every few years, and it's important.  So, just 4 more days of praying for our husbands, then the blog will go back to normal.  Now that doesn't mean after these days we stop praying for them completely, we pray for them every day, of course.

 

Anyway, it's the start of a new week, and I wish you all a very blessed week ahead. 

 

 

 

 

*** The weather in my neck of the woods*** 

We're still seeing pretty warm days, it's just a weird October.  We do have a good week ahead, weather wise, so I'm going to enjoy it to the fullest, especially the rain in the forecast.  We also have 3 days of wind which I am dreading, because they make my allergies flare up something fierce.

 

Monday - Windy and partly cloudy, 93

Tuesday - Windy and partly cloudy, 89

Wednesday - Windy and partly cloudy, 89

Thursday - Sunny, 73

Friday - PM showers, 74

Saturday - Thunderstorms, 72 

Sunday - Thunderstorms, 77

 

 

 *** Things that make me happy ***

Rain, lots of rain.  Rainy days, cloudy days, pitter patter of rain while I sip a cup of tea and read a good book. 

 

 

*** Book I'm reading *** 

Book of Romans, in the Bible.  

 

I finished Woven in Moonlight and the second book after, Written in Starlight.  Loved both but I don't like the way Isabel Ibanez ends her books, I always feel like it's mid sentence and I'm left hanging, if that makes sense?  

 

Next book on the list is Gwenhwyfar by Mercedes Lackey.

 

Also finished  Beauty and the Beast (Faerie Tale Collection Book 1), on the Kindle.  It was a quick cute story based on the popular Beauty and the Beast story we all know.  I have now started a Historical Fiction called A Light in the Window by Marion Kummerow.  It is available for free on the Kindle!  

 

 

*** What's on my tv today *** 

Vlogtober Videos on YouTube, they're also coming to an end this week.

The Great British Baking Show on Netflix.

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

I had my usual cup of coffee.  Today's pick was Texas Pecan and it is delicious....with my 2% milk and Splenda.  I also had a bowl of Greek Honey Vanilla Yogurt with my homemade granola and a sliced banana.

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Probably a chickpea salad, as always.  On the weekends, hubby and I usually have our cheat days and eat things we don't usually eat.  I just had some KFC chicken tenders and a small fry, and let me tell you, my body did NOT like that.  I feel so yucky, my stomach felt heavy and so full after it.  Time to detox all that junk out of the system this week.

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Sausage and Kale Stuffed Spaghetti Squash.

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday

Fish Fillets in a creamy spinach sauce, Basmati rice (cauliflower rice for me), zucchini in tomato sauce

Tuesday 

Steak Pizzaiola, Mashed Potatoes, Salad

Wednesday 

Shrimp Fajitas, Beans, Cilantro Lime Rice

Thursday

Ham Alfredo, Salad, Focaccia

Friday

Homemade Pizza

Saturday

Fend for Yourself

Sunday

Beef Curry and Rice, Homemade Naan

 

*** On my to do list *** 

Monday home reset - laundry, changing bed linens, vacuum, carpet cleaning, dusting, window cleaning

Bible reading, devotional. 

Nordic Crochet Blanket.

 

*** New Recipe I tried or want to try *** 

Not a new recipe but something I've made only two times and really enjoy it.  I will make another this week and take some pics so I can post it on the blog.  Avocado Bread, which makes the best sandwich ever. 

 

 

*** What I am creating ***

Nordic Winter Afghan. 

 

*** No words needed (favorite photo or picture) *** 

I love my mornings with my babies.  They usually nap or sit and watch tv with me for a little, before we get up for the day.     

 

  

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

Praying for my sister in law Nadine.  She celebrated her 50th birthday yesterday, and unfortunately spent the day in the hospital with horrible stomach pain.  They've run a bunch of tests and thought it might be her gallbladder, but that didn't show up on the ultrasounds, so they're doing more tests today.  Please keep her in your prayers.

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 28 }

 

 

 

Day 28

Pray that your husband will be a man of prayer. Pray that he will seek and pursue God in purposeful quiet times. (1 Thess. 5:17; Luke 22:46; James 5:16)

1 Thessalonians 5:17

¹⁷ pray continually,

Luke 22:46

⁴⁶ “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.”

James 5:16

¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

 

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 27 }

 

 

 Day 27

Pray that your husband will understand the importance of taking care of his body—the temple of the Holy Spirit—for the glory of God. Pray that he will practice self-control by making wise food choices, and get sufficient exercise to stay healthy. (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 9:27)

 

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 26 }

 

 

Day 26

Pray that your husband will discover and live his God-given purpose. Pray that he will offer all his dreams to the Lord, and pursue only those goals that will bring God glory and count for eternity. (Jer. 29:11; 1 Cor. 10:31)

 

 

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 25 }

 

 

 

 Day 25

Pray that your husband will be courageous in his stand against evil and injustice, and that he will stand for the truth. Pray that he will protect you and your family from Satan’s attacks. (Ps. 31:24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 24 }

 

 

 Day 24

Pray that your husband will have a balanced life—that he will balance work and play. Pray that he will fear God, but also gain favor with people he knows at work and church. (Luke 2:52; Prov. 13:15)

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 23 }

 

 

Day 23

Pray that your husband will be a good father—disciplining his children wisely and loving them unconditionally. If he is not a father, pray that he will find a young man to mentor in the things of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:1-2)

Ephesians 6:4

 ⁴ Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Colossians 3:21

 ²¹ Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
 

2 Timothy 2

The Appeal Renewed

 ¹ You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. ² And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

 

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 22 }

 

 

Day 22

Pray that your husband will practice forgiveness in your relationship and with others. Pray that
he will recognize any roots of bitterness, and yield any resentment and unforgiving attitudes to
the Lord. (Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15)

Ephesians 4:32

³² Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Hebrews 12:15

¹⁵ See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 21 }

 

 

 

Day 21

Pray that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress,
find joy and peace in his relationship with God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord.
(Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)

Nehemiah 8:10

 ¹⁰ Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Proverbs 17:22

 ²² A cheerful heart is good medicine,
   but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Psalm 16:11

¹¹ You make known to me the path of life;
   you will fill me with joy in your presence,
   with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 10/21/2024 }

Good morning dear friends, and a happy Monday to you all.

 

I just saw Curt off to work, made a second cup of coffee and some breakfast, and am now back in the bedroom where it's nice and cozy, to sit down and get this post up.  It's actually going up earlier than usual, so I'm pleased with that.

 

I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend, and I wish you all a very happy and blessed week ahead!

 

 

 

 

*** The weather in my neck of the woods*** 

It's been perfect, save for the hot afternoons here and there.  The mornings are just what I enjoy, crisp, cool but not horridly cold yet. 

 

Monday - Generally clear, 88

Tuesday - Sunny, 92

Wednesday - Mostly Sunny, 94

Thursday - Sunny, 92

Friday - Sunny, 87

Saturday - Mostly Sunny, 80 

Sunday - Mostly Sunny, 85

 

 

 *** Things that make me happy ***

Fall mornings, opening the window and letting in the crisp air. 

 

 

*** Book I'm reading *** 

Book of Romans, in the Bible.  

 

Put The Thirteenth Tale aside, just not in the mood for a scary book of any kind.  For a physical book I grabbed Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibanez.

 

 

On my Kindle, I started Beauty and the Beast (Faerie Tale Collection Book 1)  It is currently available for 99c on the Kindle as an audiobook, if any of you are interested.

 

*** What's on my tv today *** 

Vlogtober Videos on YouTube.

The Great British Baking Show on Netflix.

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Had a cup of coffee at 5am and just had another with 2% milk and Splenda.  I haven't had coffee creamer since January, and honestly don't miss it at all. 

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Tuna chickpea salad. 

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Sausage and Kale Stuffed Spaghetti Squash.

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Will be starting the new meal plan on Wednesday, so you know the drill, only meals on here will be for today and tomorrow. 

Monday

Sausage and Kale Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Tuesday 

Cabbage Roll Casserole, Salad

Wednesday 

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

 

*** On my to do list *** 

Usual cleaning.

Bible reading, devotional. 

Nordic Crochet Blanket.

Meal plan and grocery list,

 

*** New Recipe I tried or want to try *** 

I made a Keto Pizza last week that I really enjoyed.  Still have 2 pieces in the freezer.  It was very easy to make and it certainly helps cut down on the carbs.  I posted the recipe for you all over on the food blog.

 

 

 

*** What I am creating ***

Still working on the Nordic Winter Afghan.  I have a few projects on the go, but I decided to focus on one and set the others aside for the moment.  Sometimes I can handle a few at a time, but there are times that I just can't, and I will start feeling overwhelmed so it's best to focus on a single one.

 

*** No words needed (favorite photo or picture) *** 

Love this photo, though I do believe this may be Red Nightshade which is poisonous.  We have a selection of weeds on our property and some are beautiful, but deadly, so we're always on the lookout to remove those so that none of the animals get to them.     

 

  

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

I hope you've all been praying for your husbands along with me.  I know it's taken over the blog the past month, but it's so important to specifically pray on certain areas of their lives. 

{ Morning at the dog park }

We spent a beautiful morning, at the dog park and trails, at our local base.  Curt and I have been going to the gym on base for months now, Curt goes twice during the week, and then on the weekend, we both go Saturday and Sunday mornings, then hit the track right next to the flight line, for a 2 mile walk or jog.

It's become our weekend date, and we just love it.

But we did notice that right off the track, the base has a dog park.  It is all fenced it, with obstacle courses and a huge area with grass and trees for our furry babies.  We knew Kaia would love it, so decided to take her for the morning.

There is something calming about going out into nature, taking a hike, walking a trail, taking your dog for a walk and allowing them to enjoy the fresh air.  These simple moments don't need to be planned way in advance, they don't cost you a fortune and they are good for your soul.  Not to mention, walking is one of the best exercises you can do for overall health.

So that is what we did.  We walked, we enjoyed a new area we hadn't yet explored, we talked, we breathed in the crisp morning air and Kaia got a good workout in as well.

I feel like sometimes the best spots are right around you, and you don't even notice.  We tend to get caught in the every day rhythmn of life, doing the same things, going the same places and sticking to a comfortable routine that we already know.

But, I love these days when we notice something that we usually wouldn't, and take advantage of it.  It turned out to be a wonderful morning, surrounded by not only nature, but other families walking their doggies as well.  We will definitely return with Kaia!

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 20 }

 

 

 Day 20
Pray that your husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. Pray that he will not
entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will resist the temptation to indulge in
pornography. (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)

Proverbs 27:12

 ¹² The prudent see danger and take refuge,
   but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

2 Corinthians 10:5

⁵ We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

 

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 19 }

 

 

Day 19

Pray that your husband will be patient and a man of peace. Pray that he will not give in to anger,
but will allow the Holy Spirit to control his responses. (Rom. 14:19; Ps. 34:14)

Romans 14:19

 ¹⁹ Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Psalm 34:14

¹⁴ Turn from evil and do good;
   seek peace and pursue it.