My Title to This Blog Stands

Fabulous!!! It is Fantastically Fun-Filled Family Friday!! Can I get a whoop whoop!

 Last week at this time I was attacked by a fellow believer in Jesus. I began a blog last December not of my own will but of God's. If you have read my blog, you would realize most would not willingly tell so much about their life. Honestly, if I hadn't lived the life I have lived, I'm not sure I would be blogging out all my skeletons. Regardless, when you pray for a sign and have a billboard land in your path, well, you stand back and recognize. This was the case for me. I was informed by this person that my blog title was offensive. (I Am Worthy) it bothered me so much I asked for others opinions in every group I am in. The feedback was this. "We love the title. We know Jesus is the reason we can go to the throne with boldness. No explanation needed." My all-time favorite reply came from Nakilah Shannon, she runs the ministry group called Hagar’s Fountain of Hope, here is the link to her ministry page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HagarsFoH?ref=ts&fref=ts . 

She said in a gist, “Wendy, if God had a problem with your blog, HE would have convicted you. I know you have no problem hearing Him." So, with that in mind, my title is going back to the original "I AM WORTHY" without the tag line that I had added due to my Fear of being mis-understood. After all, Nakilah is right, God put that title in my head for a purpose. Who am I to deny Him that? If you have never read even one of my blogs, what are you waiting for?

This last week has been so crazy. I have been up until midnight every night this week and somehow I still have so much work left undone.  I have not written one blog this week. My study bible has vanished and I have allowed that to drive me insane. I did recognize the silver lining this morning on my way to work. My car is clean, my home is Organized. In my search I cleaned and straightened every corner of my home.  I have resolved to go to the Christian store and purchase another one. I am sure once I do this the original will suddenly appear like a snake ready to strike!

** Update regarding my study bible! It has been found. It would seem someone, while cleaning the car, found my bible too big to belong inside the car! It was placed in the trunk in a box to keep it safe of all places. Shaking my head. Husbands! It would be nice if you remembered what you did when you "cleaned up"! I am so happy to have it back. A regular bible just is not the same!! Plus this one is a lap bible so I can curl up and read. I am amazed at how I see the story unfolding in my head. I can almost hear Paul at times. How incredible it must have been to actually see this man talking about the Glory of God. He must have lit up as bright as the North star!!

I recently figured out how to add you tube videos to my blog. Soon I will know how to make my own! How far I have come!! Anyway, the first time I heard this song it left me in tears. It hit so close to home. I hope you take a moment to listen. It ties in perfectly with this particular blog. I know this is why God gave me this title. The evil one told me I was unworthy for years. You know that if you read my story from the beginning. Enjoy! This won the K-Love song of the year award!

I would like to encourage anyone who has landed on this particular blog to flip your view so that you can see all of the titles of my previous blogs. Over half of these blogs are true life accounts. As I mentioned, God called me to openly share my travels with the world. Some of my blogs are about hot topics like gun control, welfare, bullying just to name a few. A couple posts are just poems or about something I did with my family recently. I suggest you pick a couple titles that catch your interest. If you enjoy them and would like to know my full story, I suggest you start back at the first blog. Ironically titled “In the Beginning” Our Father!! He has an awesome sense of humor. I hope you catch that through my story! Stay blessed. Stay Focused in the Word. We are in a battle my friends! Gather your gear and join me in this fight!!

Today I pray for all who are taunted by the evil one. I pray we recognize Satan’s voice and mute it every time he, The Lord of Air, begins to whisper false truths. I pray for those who remain in doubt regarding Satan and Jesus. May their eyes be opened to the truth, I pray they are struck with curiosity so much so that they begin to read Your Word Father. I pray it speaks volumes to them. I pray for those who spread the good news Father may they do so boldly bringing only Glory to your name. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Wendy, Mom of Many

© Wendy Glidden 2012-2013

The Golden Rule!

When I was in elementary school, every child knew "The Golden Rule!" Today the same thing cannot be said. Knowing that this Golden Rule came from the Word of God, I pondered this: "Is that why we stopped teaching it in school?"

Where did the big drive to protect our children from so called "Religion" come from? I am not for Religion but I am all for the Word of God! Somehow I just don't think this is what our forefathers had in mind with the whole separation of Church and State.

Teaching our children about morals as well as manners is vital! We have the "don't bully rule" but I don't think there is enough emphasis put on the solution.

Today I am on letter "D" and the verse under it comes out of the Gospel Luke, Chapter 6, Verse 31. On my Alphabet Picture, it reads like this (red because it was said by Jesus himself):

"Do to others as you would have them do to you."

Kind of hard to be cruel and unkind to another person when you know in your heart how you'd feel if the tables were turned! This is not only a good lesson for children, it is a Great lesson for us adults! How can we expect the children to know how to treat others when we aren't good at it ourselves? The honest answer is we shouldn't.

As I sometimes do, I like to take in more than just the quote itself. Again, this paints such a bigger picture. I am going to continue down to verse 36:

"If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that?

 Even sinners love those who love them!

 And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit?

 Even sinners will lend to other senders for a full return.

 Love your enemies! Do good to them.

 Lend to them without expecting to be repaid.

 Then your reward from heaven will be very great,

 and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High,

 for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.

You must be compassionate, just as you Father is compassionate."

If you listened to what Jesus taught, and you attempted to follow his directions, your life would be enriched. The Holy Bible is full of incredible stories. Nothing written in The Holy Bible has been discredited throughout history . . . no matter how hard people have tried. I have a hard time understanding the opposition to what the Word of God teaches. I am intrigued by those who are so against a Loving God. My heart goes out to them for I know they have not been shown the Truth. Many are blind to it and unwilling to see.

If you are a parent I make this plea to you, take an honest look into the Word of God . . . skip Genesis for now . . . go to Proverbs or Ephesians. Read it with your own eyes. If you are open to wanting your children to grow into loving, confident adults you owe it to both them and you to do so. Most parents would go to great lengths to give their children a good foundation to succeed in life. I hope you are among them!

I must get working on the next chapter regarding my life story. Again I have been delayed. I must be causing a ripple because the evil one had me almost convinced that I should quit writing about my life with God . . . really about anything to do with God. It was this morning that I realized I was being bombarded with negative thoughts about myself. He is sneaky . . . put down your guard . . . think you've got this thing by it's tail and wham! you are flat on the ground . . . so happy Our Father is there to breathe Life right back into me!

Today, I ask for prayers for all believers and spreaders of the Good News to have moments of encouragement throughout each day. May we encourage and lift up one another in all ways on all days. I pray that those who are in doubt are shown the light. May it be enough to cause one's heart to seek more truth. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Wendy, Mom of Many


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