God Sees You!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or lost? Maybe you may feel invisible or alone?
God sees. He is always there, He always cares about you.
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The Power Of A Smile
Looking someone in the eyes and giving a simple smile and saying hello can do great things for a person! You never know if they may feel invisible. Acknowledging someone might be a small act, but there is great power in a simple smile.
Take time today to think about those around you and share a smile.
I love the message in this song The Smallest Thing by Frances
I didn’t notice the crying man, too busy with me
I didn’t stop for a moment to help the woman on her knees
I didn’t hear the cry for help behind her polite “hello”
I only saw the gentle smile that hid the scars below
I didn’t stop for a moment to help the woman on her knees
I didn’t hear the cry for help behind her polite “hello”
I only saw the gentle smile that hid the scars below
It’s easy when for you the sun is shining
How could I have been so blind?
How could I miss so much?
Just a word from me
The smallest thing
Could have been enough
Why didn’t I give some time?
Why didn’t I spare some love?
Just a smile from me
The smallest thing
Could pick the pieces up
The smallest thing
I didn’t take the time to ask if everything’s okay
When everyone else walked on by, I just did the same
I’ve been counting problems but the truth is I was fine
The people I’ve ignored each day feel pain much worse than mine
It’s easy when for you the sun is shining
How could I have been so blind?
How could I miss so much?
Just a word from me
The smallest thing
Could have been enough
Why didn’t I give some time?
Why didn’t I spare some love?
Just a smile from me
The smallest thing
Could pick the pieces up
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh
It’s easy when for you the sun is shining
How could I have been so blind?
How could I miss so much?
Just a word from me
The smallest thing
Could have been enough
Why didn’t I give some time?
Why didn’t I spare some love?
Just a smile from me
The smallest thing
Could pick the pieces up
The Smallest Thing…
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The Harsh Reality of Love
My best friend has been sick recently…
She’ll be 12 soon… Despite my deepest wishes and blatant denial of reality, I do know that she isn’t going to live forever.
I know the reality of the situation, yet still, the thought of losing her makes my heart hurt, real physical pain, the type of pain that grabs your throat and makes it hard to take a breath. The type of pain from wanting to fix something so badly, yet being powerless to change anything.
Some might say “She’s just a dog.” But that is where they are wrong. She is not just a dog. She is my constant companion, my biggest fan, and most loyal friend. She has been by my side for the majority of my adult life. She greets me as if I am the most important person alive and listen to me talk as if everything I say is the most interesting thing she has ever heard.
Yes, she is a dog, but that doesn’t make her any less important to me, she is my best friend, and I love her!
So, while no, I cannot prevent the inevitable, I can enjoy every moment that I still have with her.
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2 Corinthians 5:14
2 Corinthians 5:14
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
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Matthew West – Broken Things
This song has been running through my head the last few days. I love that God can take someone who is broken and still use me!
If grace was a kingdom
I stopped at the gate
Thinking I don’t deserve to pass through after all the mistakes that I’ve made
After all the mistakes that I’ve made
Oh but I heard a whisper
As Heaven bent down
Said, “Child, don’t you know that the first will be last and the last get a crown”
Now I’m just a beggar in the presence of a King
I wish I could bring so much more
But if it’s true You use broken things
Then here I am Lord, I’m all Yours
You use broken things
The pages of history they tell me it’s true.
That it’s never the perfect; it’s always the ones with the scars that You use
It’s the rebels and the prodigals; it’s the humble and the weak
All the misfit heroes You chose
Tell me there’s hope for sinners like me
It’s always the ones with the scars that You use
Now I’m just a beggar in the presence of a King
I wish I could bring so much more
But if it’s true You use broken things
Then here I am Lord, I’m all Yours
Grace is a kingdom
With gates open wide
Grace is a kingdom
With gates open wide
There’s a seat at the table just waiting for you
So, come on inside
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Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.
Ephesians 2:8
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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 25 and 26
November 25: I’m thankful for sunshine! It gets dark so early since turning back the clocks a few weeks ago for the end of daylight savings. I am so thankful that despite the shorter days, we have been having sunny days recently!
November 26: I’m thankful for long quiet Sunday afternoon naps! There is no better way to start off the week than by taking a nice long nap on Sunday afternoon.
What about you? What are you thankful for?
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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 24
November 24: I’m thankful for the song Jesus, Thank You!
The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend,
The agonies of Calvary.
You, the Perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son,
Drank the bitter cup reserved for me.
Your blood has washed away my sin,
Jesus, thank You.
The Father”s wrath completely satisfied,
Jesus, thank You.
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table,
Jesus, thank You.
By Your perfect sacrifice I”ve been brought near,
Your enemy made Your friend.
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace,
Your mercy and your kindness know no end.
Your blood has washed away my sin,
Jesus, thank You.
The Father”s wrath completely satisfied,
Jesus, thank You.
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table,
Jesus, thank You.
What about you? What are you thankful for?
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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 22
November 22: I’m thankful for Trader Joe’s.
Here are just a few reasons
1) Speculoos ice cream and cookie butter: Um awesome, no explanation needed.
2) The people that work there wear Hawaiian shirts and are awesome and so friendly!
3) They have little child-sized carts. I can’t even stand how cute it is to see a little two or three-year-old helping by pushing around a little cart.
4) Awesome prices for great products.
5) Also these things…see below photos…
What about you? What are you thankful for?
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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 19, 20 and 21
November 19: I’m thankful for Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
November 20: I’m thankful for Lauren Daigle. Her voice is so beautiful and her songs speak to my heart and encourage me to worship.
November 21: I’m thankful for Caress Mystique Forever Body Wash. I’m obsessed! Long-lasting captivating fragrance released on touch! 
What about you? What are you thankful for?
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