Today is an exciting day – especially for those of us who may be giving a word of encouragement to a stranger for the first time today. Just remember to relax, the pressure is not on us. The Lord will provide the words, if we’ll be faithful to step out.
I’m going to Stein Mart tonight to make a return. I’m already asking the Lord for a word of encouragement for someone at the store. It helps me feel a little more relaxed to get the word ahead of time, instead of trying to get something in the moment. And it also gives me time to write it down for the person – maybe in a card or just a piece of paper. Speaking the word of encouragement is very powerful & sometimes it’s nice to pass it along in written form after you share the word too. You may want to try it. Most people are starving for encouragement – we have the BEST “bread” to share. Enjoy your day! Can’t wait to hear about your adventures!
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Well, I worked out today for the first time in a LONG time. I flipped off the tread mill(at Peak's Gym) and landed on my bottom! :D Nice!
ReplyDeleteI was searching for the meaning of my license plate...SWZ8515.. There is a New Balance 8515 Shoe. It is for cross training and was shown in red and white. Josiah thought the SWZ stood for Switzerland and their national colors are red and white. The cross training really spoke ofcourse, of the cross...but also that the Lord is training me (us) in so many areas of life. It really does feel like a workout too!
This is the second day that I'm getting stuff about April. It started on Day 1 and happened again today. I'm getting 2 things, but I think they're related.
ReplyDelete1) While reading about John G Lake, I found this... "In April 1908, Lake and his family left for South Africa. Though they had no visible means of support, they were miraculously provided for every step of the way. And thus began a tremendous Revival, with mighty healings, miracles and deliverances, which was to profoundly impact the African continent for years to come, even long after Lake was gone. " (http://healingrooms.com/index.php?src=content&cid=4)
It will be 101 years after that month. Interesting that it's about Africa, healing, deliverance, and provision. Is there significance about the number 101?
2) I asked the Lord what else He wanted to show me about April. I heard, "Spring and newness. April showers." (I think of Your Holy Spirit rain. ) "A new awakening in your church will happen, many will ask and receive My baptism anew." I believe God wants us to ask for Him. Kinda like John G Lake asked for the baptism.
I think these 2 things are related because I think that whatever it is that God is wanting to do, it will include us knowing and walking in our callings, similar to Lake's call to Africa. We are not all called to Africa, but we do all have a calling and purpose.
I wasn't as quick as Debbie to think outside of the box with my license plate numbers - 3368. I made sure there wasn't any '33' chapters with a '68th' verse. Nope. I referred to Lucas who said, "How about the 33rd book, 6th chapter, 8th verse?". Yep. I love those quick youthful minds.
ReplyDeleteMicah 6:8 - "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humbly with your God."
If any of you know my husband, Val, he is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. Over the holidays I heard more about how good and kind and sweet Val is until I got annoyed with it. The Lord, who loves me always, is gently showing me how unfortunate I can be at times. Thank you, Lord, for sticking with me.
Just got back from giving my word of encouragement. When I explained to the clerk at the store, Vanessa, that eariler today I asked the Lord for a word of encouragement for somebody & I felt like he gave me a word for her - her eyes got really wide. Before I could even finish asking her if I could share it with her, she said YES! I shared the word - it was really pretty simple, but she got a BIG smile on her face, leaned over the counter to hug me and said thank you. It felt really good...
ReplyDeleteAs I sat down at the computer I turned on Rhapsody and randomly went to an album by Selah. As I was reading this sentence-
ReplyDelete“The Bible tells me that when I sense anxiety welling up in me to “not to be anxious about anything;” the song, “It is Well With My Soul” began to play.
God is reminding me how close He really is to me and how very much He cares for me.
Today my husband are celebrating the fact that 10 years ago today God led us here to North Carolina. As we wait on of our "destiny" and the reason why we are here to manifest in its fullness- once again I have been given new and refreshed reassurance.