Celebrating 20Years Togehter

My husband and I we are going to celebrate our 20th anniversary today! I can not believe how fast the 20 years went by.

A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance, and tenacity i guess the order varies for every year given.

20years later, 3kids later, many moves later we are still very much in love. Our marriage is truly a testament of how great marriage can be when we allow God to heal, forgive, and start over.

Marriage is not always a fairy story. No one gets to walk off the sunset and live happy ever after.

No, marriage is a mix of great times and not so great ones. Our 20years, has not been perfect by any stretch of imagination. We have had our trails and struggles just like everyone else but we learn to look past the imperfect past and only notice the great parts and working on our own imperfections.

Parenthood is the best thing that every happened to us and yet at times it has been challenged and changed and divided us, but event he choppy water of child(teens) raising, the financial worries, the insecurities of being self employed we have manged to support each other, and allowed God to be the centre of everything was that easy?....NO but it keep us from having a marital breakdown and we are stronger than ever as a result.

I am grateful for the gift of our relationship and our blessed family.

Did I not tell you and promise you that if you would believe and rely on me you would see the Glory of God( John:11-40)

Magda

Tastes Great, Less Filling

Today I'm home with a bad swallow face due to an allergy so this morningfor my devotion I read the gospel of Mattew, and I believe the true gospel and message of Jesus Christ is complete and total self-denial taking up one's cross and following Him(Mattew 16:24) Most churches today are not always preaching the same gospel that Jesus Christ preached. I believe that a lot of messages on Sunday mornings are on easy down gospel or if your familiar with John MacArthus words he would say "Christianity lite"

The problem is that I meet people that they were lead wrong out of this Christianity lite, they are being let down the board road to hell and the sad thing is that their religious leaders think they are on the road to heaven. They will be greatly disappointed when they will reach Haven's road only to hear Jesus say"Depart from me, I never knew you"(Mattew 7:23)

Jesus said that the road is narrow and only "few" find it. This is so true when you have so many out there trying to gospel tailor to our needs, asking what can Jesus can do for us, not what He wants you to do for Him. In my opinion is all about self-fulfillment and self esteem.

The problem is that no matter what they do no one will get saved without the working of the Spirit in the heart. Only the true message of the gospel can save and no matter how hard they try to make the gospel taste better and easy to digest it will not save a single soul.

The road of life is narrow and hard at times, Jesus requirements for Heaven is that we deny our selves pick up the cross and follow Him.

My prayer today was that you are not misled. Let's all celebrate in Heaven the gospel is clear, the gospel that save the is true gospel or the christiany lite.

Until next time,

In His love,
Magda

The Law of Kindness


Yesterday I went to my church for Beth Moore simulcast and it was awesome. I don't know if you got a word from the Lord but I sure did as Beth taught us about kindness. I like to share with you what I learn, but most important I want to share what God showed me about the unity of His Church through this event. Beth Moore has so great gifts;I'm so glad I experience the outpouring of her heart today. The live event that was simulcast was held in Chicago but it was held in 596 locations to 30 different Christian denominations. The topic of the day was Proverbs 31;26 the Law of Kindness. But I don't want to write about the eight points about kindness that Beth talked about it... I will in a different blog because it was such good staff, but I want to talk about what God showed me the unity of His church through this event. I am working trough Bible-in-a-year reading schedule and right now I'm in Corinthians, and if you read 1Corinthians 1;10-17 you will see what I talking about it.

I can't believe how many denominations and divisions are in the world. I wondered what God think of all this divisions and denominations?

But today women's from 30 different denominations were united in worshipping our Lord and learning from God's Word about Kindness. We were all united in faith in Jesus as our Saviour, as the appearance of God kindness on earth. Beth Moore mentioned Titus 3:3-8, which shows God as the first and greatest philanthropist because He gave more to the cause of mankind than any other when in Christ Jesus He died of us on the cross. Paul wrote in Titus;

But when the kindness and love of our God and Saviour appeared,he saved us not because of righteous things we had done but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior so that having been justified by his grace, we might became heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so those who have trusted in God maybe be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. Titus3;3-8

This is what unites us! our trust in the redeeming sacrifice of Jesus and our recognition that we can do anything on our own. As Beth Moore said"This is a mean world , this life is a war and we need to stand shoulder to shoulder on the truth the Jesus is the Lord.
Paul continued in Titus to talk again about division.

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels of the law, because those are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time.After that have nothing to do with him. You may be sure that such man is wrapped and sinful:he is self-condemned. Titus3;9-11

None of us is capable of keeping the law on our own, but can do it only by the power of the Holy Spirit. As Christians we must stand on the truth that the good work we do is God working through us and the kindness we show is the fruit of the Holy Spirit.Christians may be many denominations and they may have different ideas on how to worship or differ on some minor aspects of the law but as long we all stand united in Christ as our foundation we remain on body of Christ. yesterday I saw that in action as 125,000 women from different denominations from 11 different countries worshipping together in peace and love.

I'm glad I went and all I want from now is to carry to torah of kindenss always!

Magda's parenting reflection

I had a brunch with a friend not long ago and she was telling me how hard her week was and how tired she was chasing after her young kids all day, so when I said that I had a tough week myself she was surprised to hear that. She said "I don't believe that... you have grown kids. You have great kids".
Well, Yes technically I do have great kids. There intelligent, they care for each other, and generally responsible teenagers, a boy and a girl with a lot of charm and character.

BUT;

When my children were small I spend a lot of time dealing with the mess of their diapers, toys everywhere, lack of sleep, right now I'm dealing with a lot of deeper issues that requires a lot of maternal creativity, flexibility and tons of patience...
Broken hearts, broken promises, broken cellphones, just to name few of the drama in my house.
For me all this teens years it's a task it takes time, patience and infinite prayers. I believe that teens years are as or more important as tots years...when they were little is was easier to structure their lives according to mine, is not as easy anymore. In this high school years and university years I feel that I'm constantly worrying about something, the issues and problems they are facing are more complex and I like to believe that I was there for them to their new adjustments and the challenges.
I myself deal with a lot of changes in their ever complex world by trying to understand their feelings(when I don't) the hormone changes, moods, and of course dealing with more complicated issues like, curfew, choices of friends, devotions, spending time with us versus with friends(constant battles), dating, and everything that comes with it,drinking.
I want to connect with my children deeper and be there to understand their concerns, hopes and fears, and also lecturing them but not with superficial words or demands just with a lots of love, understanding and wisdom.
Everyday is a new day where we can make the most of it or not, I try to tech all my children this and to focus on what's most important in life. We need to focus on what's good and to honour God in everything we do...that's what I say to my children all the time. I'm grateful to have a wonderful family, and I know that even when my teen kids don't show emotions... they care that we're here for them and we love them unconditional and they appreciate that we installed in them value and morals that will carry them thru life.
I want them to grow closer to God and to strive for perfection in their relationship with Him and with my permission they can become Jesus Freaks(without making people think their weird).

I want to learn from all my children and to walk beside them quietly at times just to enjoy the good feeling of love and being loved.
What is your challenges that your facing raising your teen kids or what do you enjoy the most? Let's pray for each other and encourage each other!!!!
Be completely humbled and gentle, be patient and bearing one other in love. Ehp4:2

Magda xxx

HAPPY SWEET 16TH!!!

As I sit and reflect on the last 16years, I cannot believe time passed so quickly! As August 18th became Aug.19,1994 I was quickly beginning to notice I must get to the hospital- You see I was very ready to have this child- a baby girl child.

I had seen few pictures (ultrasound-not 3D they didn't do those yet at least not that I knew of) but I was eager to hold her, look into her eyes and introduce her to her daddy and her big brother.
When her brother took a look at her he said"she too small to play", Oh how he loved playing with her, how delicate she was and soft and tiny compared to him.

She made sure since day one, we took notice of her! I deliver her only after few hours of labour and she was beautiful and perfect. We were very grateful for her, full of joy and thanksgiving! She was so worth every challenged along the way.
When I got to hold her in my arms it was perfection, of course I had tears coming down my cheeks looking at her tiny fingers and her head full of hair.


Every since that first day she brought us joy, love and delight. She is stubborn little girl full of emotions and love.We are in total delight when she is happy (which is not all the time)

We're so thankful to celebrate her this day....May God abundantly bless you, you are a total delight to your family and I'm forever grateful to God for you.

Happy Birthday Andrea Christine Bitoiu(TT) We can't imagine our life without you!

Love you very much!!!


The Lord has done great things for us,and we are filled with joy.Psalms126:3

Wordless Wednesday

Here is something my girlfriend send me yesterday so today I am passing it to you!!! I'm telling you that you are beautiful inside out and your are a special friend!

>God doesn't give you the people you want,
He gives you the people you NEED!
~To help you~to hurt you, to leave you, to love you
and to make you into the person you were meant to be.

Dear God:The lady reading this is beautiful, classy and strong and I love and appreciate her!
Help her to live her life to the fullest.
Please promote her and cause her to excel above her expectations.
Help her shine in the darkest places,where is impossible to love
Protect her at all times,lift her up when she needs you the most
and let her know that when she walks with you she is always safe,
Life isn't about waiting for the rain to pass,it's about learning to dance in the rain.....

YOUR DREAM ROOM INSPIRATION

Cup of tea in my hand(or a coffee) I sink in my favourite spot for reading. We're at the end of June but by looking outside we would not believe that. I always have on my lap a selection of decorating magazines. Seeing every month the glossy pages makes me salivate over the perfect curve or all the perfect lines inside.

I guess we all believe that these gorgeous homes belong only to the privileged few with loads of cash and their team of experts.

My experts teachers were saying to tell your clients;
Tear out pages of rooms you love, and this will help you determine what your own personal style should be.
So you do that, BUT is so difficult to choose just a few pictures because so many of the pictures looks incredible.

After you start making your collection of your dream rooms and fill your folders and binders or even a small box you probably start wondering how all this are going to helps me since each each page looks different from each other.
Well that's why I'm writing this blog to tell you what to look for!

Look for the common denominator in each photo. Remember the mood of the room and don't forget the atmosphere. How do these rooms makes you feel. Maybe you've chosen rooms that represents a wide variety of feelings. That's just fine!

All you need to do is separate the pictures by mood and atmosphere. From here you need to start determinate which rooms might go with the inspiration photos.
Like a bedroom may be an ideal space for the quite, calm in some of your pictures. The family room might be rich and cozy, perfect for watching TV or ideal for reading, or it could be very bright and energetic perfect for family with small children.
What about a dinning room it could be quite, or romantic, or glamorous.

So after you got the photos grouped them by mood and than your ready to use them for your own room. Take out the inspiration photo for that space and analyze your space,budget furniture, colours.

Do you like dark wood, or light wood. DO you choose rooms with draperies in every room? DO you like rooms with lots of displays or does minimal clutter free rooms appeals to you more?
All this clues allows you to capture the specific elements you love, making every room personally pleasing.

From here all you need to do is to stay on target. Before your buying anything make sure that your consider wherever the object in question contributes to the desired mood and look. If it doesn't be prepared to say no, no matter how much you like the item.

And finally please try not to over think your decisions. Always remind yourself that there is more than one right answer to decorating. The TV may look fantastic in plain sight or on a modern shelving or discreetly tucked inside an armoire.
Bedding might be fresh in summer in pure white or pale yellow.
Stay focus on your inspiration and your budget and this way you will be able to create the room of your dreams one that looks like it belongs in a magazine.

Happy decorating to you!
XO-MB