Tuesday 16 December 2014

Be lights of encouragement to others!

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Today is the 16th of December! We have been taking care of various dogs and these 'doggone' days have zoomed by! So this has been the first opportunity I have had to write my next post.

Have decorated our wee home a bit and as mentioned in the post of December 4th, the Christmas Spirit is permeating throughout the house. The 'pups' even feel the peace, the joy, and the love. We look forward to this being the best Christmas ever!

Mid last week, in the tid middle of the night, I was 'guided' to get up and read some Bible passages starting from Matthew 6, verses 25 to 34: ' The Cure for Anxiety'. The message is empowering! Basically do not be anxious for food, drink, or clothing as He Provides. Plus, a BIG PLUS - see in verse 33: " But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." All these verses and that one tidbitz verse gives me a major comfort!

As mentioned, we have experienced (like again, who hasn't?) our tids of ups and downs. However, since having read that tidbit passage as well as a few others (which I will include in a bittid), we have received some wonderful Blessings! A couple of situations that we have been Praying for, are starting to overflow with good tidings in abundance! Certain things that we have had no choice but to simply and patiently 'wait', are now coming to fruition!!! Verse 26: "Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?"

Also, other gleaned messages from Matthew 7, verses 1-6: 'Concerning Judging Others', as well as verses 7 - 12 as in 'Encouragement to Pray' and also verses 13 - 28: ' Ways Contrasted Fruits Contrasted'. The verses 13 & 14 - 'Enter by the narrow gate, for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it.' 'For the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it.'

Also, last week, one of our neighbours brought us over a meal, and it was just at that bittidz time, when we were thinking as to what would we have for dinner? Just literally 'out of the blue', our friend appeared on our doorstep saying: "Here is your dinner!"

With the Christmas season upon us, as mentioned in the earlier post, Christmas can be a very sad and bleak time for many. I am Prayful that today's post provides you with bits of uplift and encouragement. Seek Him out and it is amazing how your life changes - for the better OR RATHER, FOR THE BEST!!!! Be ongoing and confidently EXPECTING in FAITH and TRUST in Him to ALWAYS Provide! When things appear to be a bittid uncertain or not adding up to you, 'Cast all your cares upon Him' and let Him carry your burdens. ALSO, give Him THANKS and when you say it OUT LOUD, that really bolsters your spirits, from the 'inside out!'

Am presently listening to 'Christmas Every Day' Christmas Carols, sung by Kenneth Copeland. He has been Blessed with such a wonderful voice. Music is very uplifting and soothing to the soul, isn't it? Have also really appreciated both his and Gloria's 'down to earth' ministry. A heartfelt Thank you, to them! Also, for those of you who wish a tidbit of Good Cheer, get in touch with them; and they will send you this special Christmas DVD for FREE! The little 'pups' who are with us presently appear to enjoy the joyful sounds of music as well! LOL!

Also in closing, Isaiah 40, verses 1-31- "The Greatness of God' provides many encouraging insights! I love the following verses on Strength!
Verse 29: 'He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.'
Verse 31:
'Yet those who wait for the Lord
Will gain new strength;
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary."


Peace and God Bless.

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