Find refreshment for your heart, home and life
If there’s one thing that discourages me and weighs my spirit down, it’s CLUTTER. If I can see it, or am aware that it is hidden under beds or behind closet doors, it’s as though it is all piled on my shoulders. It’s just suffocating to me.
This is one reason that I recently changed my living room arrangement and decor. It feels so good in there, but what about every other space in my home?
Some years ago one of my little 5 year-old Sunday school students said to her mom, “Coupons aren’t the best way to save money.” Her mom asked her what was the best way, then. Here was her answer –
“Just take it easy with God. You know, trust Him!”
That’s a wonderful definition of trust! Take it easy with God! As a matter of fact, that’s what Proverbs 28:25b says –
He that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
We think of “fatness” in a negative way most times, but Matthew Henry puts it this way –
“None live so pleasantly, so easily, as those that live by faith.”
The person who puts his trust in God has the best kind of life! It’s a life of ease because the cares that would trouble him are taken to God instead! This is the person who, instead of worrying, just rolls it over onto the Lord.
Giving God your burden won’t just save you money, it will save you from fretting, worrying and an upset stomach!
What’s on your heart today? “Just take it easy with God. You know, trust Him!”
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Valentine’s Day is a day to show our continued love to our mate. It’s not about playing catch-up, or make up. It’s an opportunity to say,
I’d choose you all over again!
But did the day slip up on you and you don’t have a gift, or an idea what to do for your husband? It’s hard isn’t it?! We don’t have a gift and it could be because of a shortage of
If you’re still scrambling and trying to think of a gift to show your husband your love today, here are some suggestions that can happen up to the last minute, if necessary!
Valentine’s is about love. So put your thinking cap on and be mindful about what demonstrates love to your spouse.
Even if he gets caught without a gift for you. Even if he forgets it;s Valentine’s Day. You be a lovely adornment to him today and let him know how much he means to you. Be his crown.
Refresh your marriage on Valentine’s Day.
I love adding a little Valentine’s Day decor to my home a couple weeks before the holiday. It warms things up in the long, cold month of January! I didn’t buy a thing – I just used what I already had.
Here’s a look at what I’ve done…
I have one habit that has changed my life.
I am sincere. It has removed worry,
revealed my selfish thinking,
reminded me that the most important things are not things,
given me peace in trouble,
and brought genuine joy in the midst of hardship.
Newly fallen snow is a lovely reminder to me of January 1st.
Everything is fresh.
No footprints have been stomped out before us yet.
All is still with only fresh paths before us.
Each day we trod forward, one day at a time, and make our way through the year until we come to December 31. It’s a blessing to turn around and look over our shoulder and see the path that the Lord has cleared for us and just exactly where He’s brought us.
I’m not really one to make resolutions, but I do love to look behind me and see what needs improvement and then look before me with a prayer that the Lord will help me make necessary changes by His grace.
Here are some things I’m considering that might inspire you as you step into the snowbank of 2020.
These would be some great questions to pray about and later to ask your spouse or a close friend. Some good discussion and accountability could follow!
Enjoy the snow (the fresh New Year) before you. It has some wonderful opportunities to witness what God can and will do through you!
Refresh the way you approach the new year.
Happy New Year Friends!
It’s the week before Christmas and I wonder if you’re saying things like…
How am I going to get it all done?
I still have shopping to do!
I haven’t wrapped anything yet!
I need to get some baking done!
If you’ve uttered those words recently, I want to give you a word of encouragement! Continue reading “Help For Your Scurrying and Worrying”
