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I especially enjoy writing about Biblical Womanhood as well as the application of Biblical theology from the perspective of a woman longing to communicate my love for who God is as revealed in His Word of knowable and applicable truth and NOT who I imagine He is from some sentimental, me-centered perspective that is based on relative, roller-coaster ride of self-sustained religion 'truth'. In other words, I like to encourage others to press on in His truth and His love for His glory.

But then, everything I have written has likely been said a whole lot better by someone else. I definitely have no insight that is deeper than what God has already revealed. Therefore, if you find anything of value here than give God the glory!

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"Lisa at Deo Volente is another blogger that I'd love to meet with and share some coffee. She's been through some rough circumstances in her life, and she's come through them clearly showing the grace of God, and honouring Him through those circumstances. Her various posts are sometimes funny, often really make you think, and always theologically sound."-Jen at JoythruChrist

Lisa is passionate about her reformed faith and her posts reflect how her faith is practically applied to situations in her life. Very difficult ones, from time to time...Ukrainiac

"Lisa's site has become one of my new favorites to read and to participate. I think she brings a nice touch to the application of theology to everday life as a woman and as a mother. It's sort of like Secret— strong enough for a man, but made for a woman." -Young Wilderness Voice

"Praise the Lord! I have finally found the sold-out, brainy Christian women bloggers, and from what I can tell so far, most of them are Reformed to boot! I knew they had to be out there somewhere. It was just a matter of time. I was directed to Lisa’s blog this morning ...which led to Carla’s blog ... and these are leading me to many others." -Katy at Logoscentric

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The Garment of Praise...

...for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified."—Isaiah 61:3.

I love reading Spurgeon's sermon on this text. This portion of Scripture primarily deals with the heaviness of sin, mourning over sin. But yet he gives application for such times as a heaviness felt by and for those we care about who are struggling with either issues of sin, or other issues pertaining to life, such as physical infirmities. When I read Spurgeon's words: When the Lord shines full upon his servants' faces, he makes them fair as the moon, when at her full she reflects the light of the sun. A gracious and unchanging God sheds on his people a gracious and unfading loveliness. I think of this dear friend that I have been praying for. She is an inspiration to me in so many ways. Most especially her joy in spite of her struggles with her health. I am sure she will tell you that she has her days in which her faith is not strong. Days she may even question God. But then, what shines through is that beautiful reflection of the Son. She is clothed in that garment of praise that Spurgeon so eloquently speaks of here: Jesus Christ will cover you, even at this hour, with the garment of praise; so grateful shall you be for sins forgiven, for infirmity overcome, for watchfulness bestowed, for the church revived, for sinners saved, that you shall undergo the greatest conceivable change, and the sordid garments of your woe shall be put aside for the brilliant array of delight. It shall not be the spirit of praise for the spirit of heaviness, though that were a fair exchange, but as your heaviness you tried to keep to yourself, so your praise you shall not keep to yourself, it shall be a garment to you, external and visible, as well as inward and profound. Wherever you are it shall be displayed to others, and they shall see and take knowledge of you that God has done great things for you whereof you are glad.

Here is another update from my dear friend that has 11 children who just recently had two brain surgeries. Please rejoice with us. My heart has been so heavy for her and her dear family through this time and it is immensely exciting to hear this great news.

I am so pleased to report how God has answered your prayers regarding my DBS surgery and programming. Today I had the neurostimulators turned on and they were programmed for the first time. The improvement is absolutely dramatic and far exceeds my expectations! The spasms and jerking are 95%+ absent with the neurostimulators turned on and even my eyes are able to focus on one spot now.

We realize that this is a treatment and not a cure. The Dystonia is still there and I have no idea what tomorrow will hold. Today I am praising the Lord and thanking Him for this wonderful gift, though!

Blessed be the Lord.
Because He has heard the voice of my supplications!
The LORD is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I will praise Him.
Psalm 28:6-7

Blessings to you all,
Ramona

Blessings to you and your family dear friend.

Posted by Lisa on May 16, 2007

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Dear Lisa,
I only hope and pray that I can be worthy of these beautiful and kind words that you have written on my behalf. Sometimes I find myself asking questions and wondering why God has taken me on these particular paths, but then I look around me and see what opportunities He is giving me to share His love as I go along. Too often I miss these special times, or do not take advantage of them as I should, though. May He forgive me for slumbering and increase the wakefulness of my heart when it comes to serving Him.

Blessings
Ramona

Posted by: sheshe | May 16, 2007 10:42 PM

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