tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10935192862933937332024-03-07T18:20:25.961-08:00Mountains High Valleys DeepMOUNTAINS PROVIDE REFRESHMENT, EXILLIRATION AND REVELATION...VALLEYS BRING GROWTHRachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093519286293393733.post-59827395451262362612014-09-28T01:58:00.001-07:002014-09-28T01:58:23.248-07:00We Have MovedI have moved this blog...if you want to continue following me go to: <a href="http://soulsaunders.wordpress.com/">Mountains High Valleys Deep</a>Rachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093519286293393733.post-13876621421814062362011-09-28T07:40:00.000-07:002011-09-28T08:01:31.286-07:00Live Each Moment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td>I may never see tomorrow,<br />
there is no written guarantee.<br />
And things that happened yesterday,<br />
belong to history<br />
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I cannot predict the future,<br />
I cannot change the past<br />
I have just the present moment,<br />
I must treat it as my last<br />
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I must use this moment wisely,<br />
for it will soon pass away<br />
And be lost to me forever,<br />
as part of yesterday<br />
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I must exercise compassion,<br />
help the fallen to their feet.<br />
Be a friend unto the friendless,<br />
make an empty life complete<br />
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The unkind things I do today,<br />
may never be undone<br />
And friendships that I fail to win,<br />
may never more be won<br />
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I may not have another chance<br />
on bended knee to pray<br />
And thank God with humble heart,<br />
for giving me this day<br />
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How much do we think about each moment God has given us? Do we cherish each day and live it as if it was our last?<br />
I want to live each day enjoying each moment, not wasting the time I have been given.....<br />
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I want to remember moments I have with my children<br />
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God speaking to me in the morning<br />
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See my students overcoming difficulties and achieving<br />
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Answers to prayer<br />
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A smile that makes someones day<br />
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An encouraging word to lift a friend in need<br />
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Fun with my family<br />
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There are so many things we can do with a moment and often we underestimate the little things we do in our life. Take the time to think about what you can do today with a moment.....<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Moments are daily opportunities</span><br />
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Rachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093519286293393733.post-38512779952882124742007-06-12T15:08:00.000-07:002007-06-12T15:34:02.743-07:00just thinking...loads of things have been on my mind this month and I feel as if i need to write them down so that I can look back at the thought process later.<br />How to put it into words...mmmm...I think it could be summed up as a what are my priorities?<br />Last week in the ladies Bible study we were talking about going further with God...not being satisfied with where we are at. Beth Moore used the analogy of either we are in the lowlands with God or we could go up the mountain and experience greater things....<br />Two things struck me about that<br />1. Going up the mountain is alot harder than staying where I am<br />2. Tops of mountains are extreme places...extreme wind, extreme weather, harsh hard conditions which often take me to the limits of myself but the view is awsome and cannot be compared to anything.<br />So if I take this picture of my relationship with God...am I prepared to put in the work, have difficulties and ultimately *get* this amazing view/expereince of God or am I going to be content with staying in my comfort zone of where I am at with God.<br />One thing I love about my church is that there are people prepared to challenge me in my walk with God and encourage me to go further.<br />I don't know where you are at but can I say this what ever you think about God... He thinks the world of you and is desparate for you to know Him better.<br />Why not take that *next step up the mountain* to get to know Him better. Pick up the Bible, ask Him to speak to you through it and read...you will be amazed what will happen!Rachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093519286293393733.post-15319962873790875272007-05-20T09:06:00.000-07:002007-05-20T10:32:13.511-07:00Great Quote...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMa7cZ_n_wMJQWNhNecqXXBg1TKKAjIWk3i1o_wy4_g0bUByEL3lRNBAiFqRhGedyu_jrwUqMkOCkgWbKXOwBieyRoYuMpmxeqPX6fE5qZmX8ylFMFU3GBA6iTCZUrajq8kckMSneAT8M/s1600-h/happy+2day2.jpg"></a> I really feel I have neglected this blog!! I have often had things to say and then not sat down to put them down into words so, I am going to try to do this more often. This morning a quote that Mark said in his sermon really spoke to me. <div><br /><div>"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him," John Piper</div><br /><div>I loved this...so often we strive to be a certain way bc that is how we feel God wants us to be, or we listen to what others say. we think that the things around us are what brings happines and satisfaction when, in reality, it is only God who can fill up pur lives and make them meaningful. When we are satisfied with God then wow! we just reflect God in our lives, we become more like he wants us to be more like Him. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I want to be like that!!</div></div>Rachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093519286293393733.post-305734359223850542007-01-14T13:42:00.001-08:002007-01-14T14:05:40.859-08:00Do you ever get the feeling...God is trying to tell you something? I sat in church this morning and what came up on the screen? 'Out of the comfort zone' <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Mmm</span>.....<br />Mark was speaking from Deuteronomy 1v1-8 about moving on. the Israelites were camped at the mountain...... and God wanted them to go into Canaan. They had experienced great things there but God had more for them. In order for them to experience these new things God wanted them to move.<br />God is always speaking to us but we need to learn to listen., to not be distracted from what is going on around but tune into what God is saying.<br />We need to be prepared to leave a place in our life, or a place where God has blessed us in order for Him to give us new blessings.<br />(extracts from my notes of Mark LS sermon)<br />It got me thinking back to this mountain/valley idea. On a mountain we experience wonderful things with God but if we stay there too long it becomes mundane ....ordinary ...everyday. We nee to go down the mountain into the valley and climb up the other side, experiencing all sorts of new lessons with God, some times of testing and working through issues...climbing up the next mountain and then experiencing a whole new view of God! New wind in your face, new views, new direction and new heights of fellowship and understanding of God. We don't get there by staying on the first mountain and letting <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mediocrity</span> be our <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">motto</span>.<br />Aim higher with God this year...and don't sit <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">still</span> Then you will really see what God can do...go on...give it a try!Rachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093519286293393733.post-47052551029816503642007-01-12T02:27:00.000-08:002007-01-12T02:30:31.128-08:00Psalm 139Love this psalm...God knowing everything about me but still loving me. Met with some friends for coffee and we read this out. What an amazing God who knows all that this day will bring and He has promised that if I have any anxious thoughts, stresses and worries all I need to do is bring them to Him. AmazingRachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093519286293393733.post-79791293927030907922007-01-11T14:44:00.000-08:002007-01-11T14:46:23.363-08:00Comfort ZoneI know I haven't posted for awhile but it doesnt'mean nothing is happening. I was at the ladies prayer meeting at church on tuesday and wow!! I am still processing everything but the over riding message for me was leave what is comfortable and take risks for God. To be continued....Rachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093519286293393733.post-62599608869984641202006-12-22T08:05:00.000-08:002006-12-22T08:10:34.459-08:00PeaceColin has taken the children out for awhile so that i can get some jobs done and there is PEACE. It got me thinking about this word. We all talk about peace at christmas but do we really understand what it means.<br />Is it just quiet , calm or silence or does it mean more? When God talks about having peace as a fruit of his spirit what does it mean? As a christian I know God has give me his peace but how do I acess it?<br />I've got some ideas which I will muse over and post later......Rachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093519286293393733.post-11315690851250127312006-12-21T01:03:00.000-08:002006-12-21T01:28:40.000-08:00I am at the moment reading a book by Bill Hybles called "Just Walk Across the Room". So far it is blowing my mind and opening up ideas and possibilities. It is all about encountering people and sharing your faith...not a 3 point sermon but following GOD'S prompting as to where that person is and responding with what they need.<br />The idea that sometimes all it takes is to leave our comfort zone and walk across a room and extentd a hand of friendship to someone. Jesus left his comfort zone for us and why should we not do the same.<br />I love it the thought of doing this. It is risky and scary but amazing.<br />A few weeks ago we had a big Christmas carol event at church. I really wanted to invite people but as always lacked the courage so I said to God if I try to meet with you every morning will you do things? Will you work in my life? I want to see amazing things happen but I alway chicken out. I saw a picture of God just laughing at me as a father would laugh at his child when they have said something funny. And he said, "Ok we'll see what happens."<br />A few days later (and no I hadn't managed to have a quiet time every day but I was trying to dialouge with God) I said "ok I am going to ask people today and I need YES answers because I find No answers hard to deal with. I need some encouragement here"<br />EVERYONE I asked that day said yes!<br />I am not a name it and claim it person but I know God loves it when we take risks for Him when He has prompted us to.<br />Go on tune in to Him and take some risks for Him today!!Rachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093519286293393733.post-24254540463753987062006-12-21T00:51:00.000-08:002006-12-21T00:55:05.188-08:00This is my record of my spiritual journey with God. I have always wanted to keep a diary but never seem to get round to it, so I thought a blog might be the answer!<br />I won't begin with all my mountains and valleys but over time you will get to know them and how they have affected me and how God is moulding and changing me. And also travel new ones with me as well. Enjoy the ride....it will definitely be bumpy but oh the views!!Rachel Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362216698238604967noreply@blogger.com0