Today, I woke up to this:
I can't believe that overnight, it turned into winter!!
This year, I am choosing to appreciate the seasons that God brings rather than complaining about them. This applies to both the actual seasons and the seasons of my life. I've realized that it is way too easy for me to be frustrated about winter rather than being grateful for the beauty of it. It lasts 8 months, it is so cold and dark, and rarely sunny. But, I want to make the most of this winter. I want to use the time to reach out in relationship to the people in my life. I want to create a warm and hospitable environment that brings encouragement and life to people. Winter also reminds me that it's important to choose gratefulness even when times in our lives are hard. Things can look dark and never-ending, but God's grace is sufficient for us in the midst of that place. And somehow, choosing to focus on the things that we are thankful for helps to lift us out of the darkness a bit.
So.....what are you thankful for today?
Oh you two I am thankful that as I was shutting down my pc ur names popped up ~~now we know that is a God thing . I really enjoyed going thru all that you have done in YWAM . I am thankful that ur mom & I grew up together , went our seperate ways & yet God knew we would be sisters in Christ . I was clueless and ur mom was so much fun , but she has this God thing going on , & I was wandering around doing my thing . Then I put the bottle down , started going to NE Pres. b/c Bryan wanted to & Sanders was joining . It was bad enough to stop drinking BUT church also . Well to end the story your dad who is never late was late bringing Sanders .No accident , Gods plan . I was in a rage about something , I think it was the air in my tires when ur dad ask me to get in his car . I got in b/c I was truly ready to die . I hated me , but ur dad did what he is called and given the talent of boldness , decerning of spirits . After I yelled a bit , ur dad comanded satan out of me & I felt a bolt of lighting go from my head to my toes & right then and there I fell madly in love w/Jesus . I have been on fire for The Lord and doing HIS biding since that day which just happen to be 40 yrs to the day that my parents dedicated my life to God . Just another God thing . Tony & I will lift you in prayer daily .Jason watching u grow in the Lord has been a beautiful sight . You two are one flesh w/ God and it is awesome to see . I am subscribing to yall's blog & I know the harvest is going to be huge . Not for food so many are starving for The Word . Love you both & pled the Precious Blood of Jesus over you as my act of faith . If God said do it , do it , if he said learn it , HE meant learn it . My bed is calling me & I will go to bed w/ a smile on my face b/c of yalls blog . I will try not to get up & dance . Sweet Jesus sleep to us all . God loves us all & we r blessed & highly favored , thats why . XO Janice
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