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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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Unfailing and Boundless

Below is a prayer I wrote two years ago. I noticed in my site meter that someone was reading it today, so I clicked on it, read it again and decided to re-post it. This will be a busy week helping the VIVIT band (that link leads to their new blog that they just started yesterday) prepare for their performance. WOW! They not only sound better than ever, they have made leaps and bounds in the area of spiritual growth. We will also have friends and family over to our home on Saturday to give a pre-performance to help them with the jitters.
By the way, remember to pray for your pastor and his family EVERYDAY!!! ... and your spouse, and each of your children by name, and the missionaries that you support. Consider all that you can be thankful for, whether you are in affliction or in a time of rest. Such thoughts should cause our lips to pour out thanksgiving for the boundless blessings He gives us so abundantly.

Help me not to complain of labor, but value rest.
Help me not to murmur under trials, but be thankful for what I am learning through them.
May I look with wonder and joy at Your perfect provision.
Submitting my preferences to Your wisdom and will.
May I continually abhor sin and long for Your holiness.
Delight in serving You, living for You in all things.
Your goodness to me is unfailing and boundless.
As much as I am sinful, You are far more forgiving.
May Your truth be engrafted into my heart and life.
Write Your Words upon my heart and inscribe them on my lips.
In secret and in public, may I honor You.
Help me not to be discouraged by my deficiencies, but in my frailty, may Your power be displayed.
Let me lean on You alone.
Seek to please You alone.
Sometimes carelessness possesses me.
My only comfort is knowing You.
Living Your truth in heart and life.
But I am slow to learn.
Prone to forget.
Too weak to climb.
Forgive me for serving You in sinful ways.
Working in my own strength.
Placing myself above You.
I repent of my vain pursuits, untrue service, inconsiderate words, neglected ministry opportunities.
It is by Your power alone that I can glorify You and be a blessing to anyone.
Lord, use me as You will to spend my time profitably in Your work both in health and in weakness.
Help me to walk humbly in dependence upon You.
When I sin, help me to repent and replace my due mourning with a song of joy.
You have revealed to me my sinfulness, yes.
But You have revealed all the more to me Your goodness. Your faithfulness.

Now, go read THIS. Here is an excerpt: ...at our very best, we're just clay pots, conveying a fantastically extravagant treasure not of our making.

Posted by Lisa on June 17, 2008

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I simply loved this prayer. Just wanted you to know that.

Posted by: Marcia | June 19, 2008 03:49 PM

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