THANKSGIVING FOR 27 MARCH 2015.

Two days ago a contractor came to remove a tree stump from my yard.  It was suppose to be a hook it up to the chair and truck along with bucket and swoop pull the stump out.  DID NOT HAPPEN THAT WAY!  The tree roots were so large and deep.  They had to cut for hours on the roots for hours to get that stomp out of the ground.  Finally after many roots was removed from the tree trunk by my neighbor and contractor, the stump was gone.  I have pics of this escapade!

This reminds me of my spiritual roots.  No matter what direction I wasn't to go, if wrong I am convicted to repent and turn around.  I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE MOTHERS, SISTERS, BROTHERS, NUNS, MINISTERS, PASTORS, APOSTLES, EVANGELISTS, PRIESTS, MY PARENTS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, ETC for pouring the word of God in me so I may know that I know the Lord and his word.  

Just think of the people who have not heard.  I feel sorry for them.  But I am encouraged that they may know from the lives and actions of the Saints following the word of God.  I thought to myself, look how deep those roots are.  That's why that tree withstood strong winds, raging rains, frost, heat, etc.  It was deeply, deeply, deeply grounded by the those very long roots.  

The more we hear the word of God or read the word of God our roots grow in diameter and depth.  Thank God for the people he has placed in our lives to grow our spiritual resolve.

THANK YOU JESUS FOR SENDING THOSE ANGELS!!!

Your Servant,

Pastor Jan

@PastorJan2014

THANKSGIVING FOR 20 MARCH 2015

Those who have Lupus know about the Lupus Fog.  Those on dialysis know about the Dialysis Fog.  Both have a hard time remembering things!  Well I have both fogs!   I try to write everything down to assist me in remembering things.  TODAY I THANK JESUS FOR BRINGING EVERYTHING BACK TO MY MEMORY FOR MY CALC II TEST!  I did really well!  I have a hard time remembering things.  I pray before each test that the Lord bring it back to my memory!   I really struggle to remember things.  But I am so THANKFUL that the Lord assists me in my time of need!   If you are a Lupus patient or on dialysis you fully understand my dilemma.  I am so thankful for the ability to just think!  My Lord we can't take anything for granite.   My God is an AWESOME GOD!  He will come in right on time!  You just ask and BAMM, he's right there!

THANKSGIVING FOR 03-08-2015

You know we often say Lord thank you for waking me up today?  Well, in May 2013 I went in for open heart surgery:  replace aorta valve.  I prayed the "Our Father" as I usually do in surgery.  That prayer has gotten through a lot of things.  I was so calm when they told me I needed open heart surgery.  I knew God has taken me through so many things.  He has sent the comforter, THE HOLY SPIRIT, to assure me on each occasion that all was well.  I was told by the surgeon that the surgery must happen within 2 days.  I say okay.  My response when I am so sure that God will carry me through.  Said the same thing in December 2009 when I was told I was going to have a colon resection to remove cancer from my body.  THANK YOU JESUS FOR KEEPING ME!  Lord it's been 5+ years since that surgery.  Isn't God good.  I can't stop thanking him for WAKING ME UP!  There are times when I could see a way, then God steps in, in such a way that I know:  Yes Lord that was you helping me, showing me favor, keeping me on the straight and narrow, healing my body, putting my mind at peace, etc.  JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THAT HE WOULD HELP A GIRL LIKE ME!  I am from a divorced parents family.  I traveled from Beaumont, TX to St. Louis, MO (800 miles) with the assurance that my God is real and would keep me.  AND HE DID!  I am no bragging, but on testifying.  God has always ensured I was making a lot of money in order for me to not only help family thrive, but also help others!!!  NOW THAT IS A GOOOOOD GOD!  About to start tutoring.  That is my passion and mission in life.  This is a plan of God!  I am still praying for my building.  ALL IN HIS TIME! AMEN!  THANK U JESUS! THANK YOU FATHER, SON, & HOLY GHOST!  If God has been good to you, please share I would love to hear it!  If you have a prayer request, please share, I would love to pray for you!  @PastorJan2014

THANKSGIVING FOR 03-07-2015

 I am so thankful for peace of mind.  Over the past few weeks the weather has shut down the Tennessee Valley.  I have been cooped up in the house.  I have had a lot of time to think.  Lord look out when Janice begins to think.  But, I realized how blessed I am.  I wondered where are the homeless.  Are they still alive.  What can I do?  How are the people whose electricity is turned off?  Were they able to keep warm during the drastically low temperatures.  I wondered about those who could not work and lost money.  I know they will carry on but thought so much about how tough it would be.  I thought about never being homeless.  I thought complaining how cold it was, but we had heat.  I complained about my heating system because the house was 68 degrees.  But, I had a heater in my room.  My - my!  I thought about having to keep a faucet running because the pump would freeze.  But, I had water when the homeless did not.  They would take my well water anytime for nourishment, bathes, play....  I thought about the icy roads.  I think about the people who still have to work and clear those icy roads, patrol them and make deliveries.  Yes, I am so thankful for the little things.  I often, daily, reflect on the JANICE MITCHELL ISBELL ACADEMY that has not reopened since moving to Limestone County.  But I know God will make a way.  I still worry about those children who need out services.  I think about them being lost in the cracks.  I think about them being shipped to detention centers and subsequently transferred to prisons.   These thoughts tend to consume me.  But I am thankful for those thoughts because that keeps me focused on getting a building for JMIA.  I know God will provide because the thoughts won't leave indicating he wants that mission exercised.  I thank God for my passion for education.  I have tried other business but my heart was not there.  Only tutoring and education.  THANK YOU JESUS FOR KEEPING ME!!!!!!