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Thursday, July 10, 2008

I AM BLESSED

For those of you who have called, e-mailed, texted and have held me up in prayers, thank you so much for all of your support and love! Trust me I have needed to hear your encouraging words! I am not one to "rest" but that is all I have done for a full week now because I have no choice. I simply have no strength at this time and it appears it is going to take some time to regain it. :(

Never fear, out of this, I have learned valuable lessons. For instance:

1) I am not invincible (dang it!).

2) I CAN let friends and family help out. Thanks Pauline for cooking us dinner the other night. It meant a lot.

3) I am loved. :) Life is truly good.

Yesterday, I received the sweetest gift from an amazing couple:

And then the sweetest message ever which made me cry tears of happiness...... Thanks Tom & Tracy.... You are BEAUTIFUL, inside and out!

BTW, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tracy... I know it is tomorrow but wanted to be the first to wish you a wonderful day! xoxoxoxo

This was Joel Osteen's message today and one I truly try to live by:

Today's Scripture"Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven" (Matthew 5:16).

You are God's representative in this earth. When you follow the Word of God and allow Him to work in your life, you are letting your light shine. When you are good to people and show them kindness, even when they don't deserve it, you are shining your light. When you smile and keep a good attitude, even when things don't go your way, you are setting an example so that people will glorify God in heaven. Notice this scripture says, "they will see your good works..." People aren't impressed by our knowledge or what we say, people are drawn to God by our good works.Ask the Lord to show you ways to share His goodness with others. Look for opportunities to let your light shine everywhere you go - at home, at work, in the grocery store, at the gym. There's always an opportunity to be an example of God's goodness. As you do, it will bring honor and glory to God; and when you honor Him, He always honors you. He will continue to pour out His abundant blessing in every area of your life.

Until later friends...

~ Elizabeth

1 Comments:

At 10:23 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I know how it can be to HAVE to rest and NOT wanting to. But, the more you give your body rest time, the faster it will heal and the quicker you'll be right back at it!

I loved the scripture and what you said after. Thank you. It's so true and truly beautiful.

 

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