So, if Paul can ask us to do everything without complaining or arguing from his JAIL CELL, I suppose I have no right to um, complain. :)"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life - in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing." Philippians 2:14-16So, I've had my ... Read More about Do everything without complaining {Philippians}
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Blessed
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which ourselves are comforted by God." 2 Corinthians 1:3You've heard it said that we are blessed to be a blessing. I mentioned that our sermon this past Sunday in church was excellent. Something else he said that I've really been pondering is that we should not be a ... Read More about Blessed
Being thankful can change you…
Sunday our church had a guest speaker that I really enjoyed. He said several things that I had to jot down because they fit perfectly with my gift list and trying to cultivate a thankful heart.He described a time in his life years ago when his father died. The Lord taught him a powerful lesson that he still clings to today. He learned from that period in his life that the more thankful he learned to be, the less he felt the pain. He said that God drew him to His word time and time again...and ... Read More about Being thankful can change you…
Much
I have so very much to be thankful for...the past few weeks have been so up and down for me. I think that is probably the most frustrating part about this beast that I fight with...you never know when the good days or bad days are coming. I have been feeling like my medication maybe isn't working so well anymore...and that leads me to today's post on how much I have to be thankful for. You see, when the bad days come, I can reflect and think about how many good moments I have also had this ... Read More about Much
Moments of Joy…
Despite the heartache all around me, there have been moments of joy. Sometimes they seem fleeting...but if I count them, if I say them outloud, if I write them down...they won't be fleeting at all. They will be memories. Happy memories. Counted joy. Counting joys even in the heartache. I think that is what contentment and gratitude are all about. I also think this is one of the deepest and truest forms of worship. When we can look around us and see sadness, heartache, broken lives and still ... Read More about Moments of Joy…