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Topic: RE: Been Sick
God is good all the time. I am thankful that you are able to post and let us know that. I am praying this fever goes away for you and that you are able to be up and around. I know God is taking care of the $ situation, may not be the way you want, but it is in His hands. I just pray that it will be all that His will allows for you. God Bless
In Christ
Karyn
In Christ
Karyn
Topic: RE: Life Plan Devotion #142 [When there's a need]
Thanks for reading and replying, Karyn, and thanks so much for your prayers. Have a great day at work.
Blessings,
Mary
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Topic: RE: Life Plan Devotion #142 [When there's a need]
It's so good to hear from you, Vickie. Thank you for being soft and moldable, which is God's definition of "delight," so that He can fulfill His promise, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." :)
Thanks for your prayers. You know you have mine. :)
(((Blessings))),
Mary
Thanks for your prayers. You know you have mine. :)
(((Blessings))),
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Topic: RE: Life Plan Devotion #142 [When there's a need]
Praying for your trip and the visit to doc as we speak. I am also praying for God to being you wisdom regarding your decision, that whatever the outcome that it will be His will. You are a blessing. Thank you.
In Christ
Karyn
Topic: RE: Life Plan Devotion #142 [When there's a need]
Good morning, Mary
Thank you for all of your contributions, bit by bit, to my own life journey. They are certainly appreciated, and God has definitely added to the offerings.
I hope your visit goes well, and I'm praying for a safe trip. Enjoy the day.
Vickie
Thank you for all of your contributions, bit by bit, to my own life journey. They are certainly appreciated, and God has definitely added to the offerings.
I hope your visit goes well, and I'm praying for a safe trip. Enjoy the day.
Vickie
Topic: Life Plan Devotion #142 [When there's a need]
Hi, Everyone.
Today is my 9-month-out appointment with my surgeon in Oklahoma. My husband and grandson (who doesn't start school until next Wed.) are taking me. Please pray for a safe trip there and back.
Tomorrow I will post the Flashback Friday Devotion. I have a decision to make, in regard to the devotions, so I'd appreciate your prayers (for wisdom, etc.). Thanks.
Please pray for those having surgery today.
Life Plan Devotion #142 [When there's a need]
II Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed" (NASB).
"God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed." Can you "get by" on less, so you can do more for others, in God's work? Oh, how God will bless, when you say "yes"!
My sweet pastor's wife told a true story, at a get-together of the wives of our church's elders and deacons. I wish I had the specific details (name, places, etc.), but I don't. As best as I can remember, I will relate this true story.
A single woman wanted to give to missions, as the need was great. She felt discouraged, because she cleaned houses for a living and so did not make very much money. However, she was a tither and told God that she would give what she could (beyond her tithe) to missions. She was faithful in her giving, and soon the Lord blessed in that she was given another house to clean. She responded by increasing her tithe and giving to missions. Soon, the Lord blessed in that she was given a raise. She responded by giving more.
Some years went by, and this woman faithfully served God with her tithe and offerings. No one, except the church treasurer, surely, knew about her giving. One day a missionary that the church helped support came to the church. This missionary said to the pastor, "I want to meet the woman who has given [X number of dollars] to my ministry." The amount stunned the pastor, so he said, "You must be mistaken. We have no one in our church wealthy enough to have given that amount!"
The missionary, looking puzzled, said, "Her name is [so and so]." It was the pastor's turn to be surprised. With a voice that bespoke his awe, he called for the woman to come forward. The woman and the missionary embraced, tearfully.
You may not think that you have "enough" to give, and maybe you're right, but I'm here to tell you that if you give to God and His Work, "God can give you all you need. He will give you more than enough. You will have everything you need for yourself. And you will have enough left over to give when there is a need" (NLV).
What this has to do with weight loss: When I'm struggling in my own weight-loss journey, I feel so inadequate, like I have nothing to give to anyone. If perfection is required, in order to truly "pay it forward," then I have nothing to give. However, if perfection is not required--and I don't think it is--then I can at least encourage others. When I am in need, it comforts and helps me to encourage others in need. Even if you need for others to reach out to you, don't wait for that. You do the reaching out, and the Lord will see to your needs.
Confession:
I am a giver. God gives me all I need and more, so I can give more.
Blessings,
Mary
Today is my 9-month-out appointment with my surgeon in Oklahoma. My husband and grandson (who doesn't start school until next Wed.) are taking me. Please pray for a safe trip there and back.
Tomorrow I will post the Flashback Friday Devotion. I have a decision to make, in regard to the devotions, so I'd appreciate your prayers (for wisdom, etc.). Thanks.
Please pray for those having surgery today.
Life Plan Devotion #142 [When there's a need]
II Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed" (NASB).
"God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed." Can you "get by" on less, so you can do more for others, in God's work? Oh, how God will bless, when you say "yes"!
My sweet pastor's wife told a true story, at a get-together of the wives of our church's elders and deacons. I wish I had the specific details (name, places, etc.), but I don't. As best as I can remember, I will relate this true story.
A single woman wanted to give to missions, as the need was great. She felt discouraged, because she cleaned houses for a living and so did not make very much money. However, she was a tither and told God that she would give what she could (beyond her tithe) to missions. She was faithful in her giving, and soon the Lord blessed in that she was given another house to clean. She responded by increasing her tithe and giving to missions. Soon, the Lord blessed in that she was given a raise. She responded by giving more.
Some years went by, and this woman faithfully served God with her tithe and offerings. No one, except the church treasurer, surely, knew about her giving. One day a missionary that the church helped support came to the church. This missionary said to the pastor, "I want to meet the woman who has given [X number of dollars] to my ministry." The amount stunned the pastor, so he said, "You must be mistaken. We have no one in our church wealthy enough to have given that amount!"
The missionary, looking puzzled, said, "Her name is [so and so]." It was the pastor's turn to be surprised. With a voice that bespoke his awe, he called for the woman to come forward. The woman and the missionary embraced, tearfully.
You may not think that you have "enough" to give, and maybe you're right, but I'm here to tell you that if you give to God and His Work, "God can give you all you need. He will give you more than enough. You will have everything you need for yourself. And you will have enough left over to give when there is a need" (NLV).
What this has to do with weight loss: When I'm struggling in my own weight-loss journey, I feel so inadequate, like I have nothing to give to anyone. If perfection is required, in order to truly "pay it forward," then I have nothing to give. However, if perfection is not required--and I don't think it is--then I can at least encourage others. When I am in need, it comforts and helps me to encourage others in need. Even if you need for others to reach out to you, don't wait for that. You do the reaching out, and the Lord will see to your needs.
Confession:
I am a giver. God gives me all I need and more, so I can give more.
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Topic: RE: OT: Collecting Old Maps
Oh crud wish I'd known that earier this year when we were going thru my mom's stuff when she passed. My dad was a map junkie but we threw most of them away because they were outdated. I'll dig around tho and see if I can fine anything. Do you want them to be current or are old ones of interest too? Let me know and I'll see what I can turn up.
Topic: OT: Collecting Old Maps
I teach 7th grade Social Studies, which has a huge emphasis on basic geography. I would like to gather a bunch of maps, any type, location, age, for some projects this year. If you have any to donate, please contact me.
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: Wednesday Coffee Talk
Good mid morning coffee time everyone! So sorry I am late. I've been on the phone all morning dealing with insurance companies and trying to get other things done before our flight to Minnesota. A lot to do and so little time including school. BUT! I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!
Our challenge today is to "RE"! What do I mean? If you re-do something, you go back to the start. Where it all began. Today, restart your good habits. Restart the good in you. Restart your KNOWING what to do as far as weight loss surgery. Rebuild yourself. Make the foundation stronger. Rebuild your mind by retraining and re-reading "what you know to read and study". For stronger families, rebuild the love! REbuild your credit. Re-do's are hard, but worth the commitment and the effort. I'm working on it. This "re" thing could go on and on. We can do them though! I KNOW IT!
I'm enjoying some awesome Caramel Cream coffee this morning. Sure is good too. Thanks Aunt Mary. I ground it fresh this a.m. and it sure is good. Love ya and THANK YA!
Our challenge today is to "RE"! What do I mean? If you re-do something, you go back to the start. Where it all began. Today, restart your good habits. Restart the good in you. Restart your KNOWING what to do as far as weight loss surgery. Rebuild yourself. Make the foundation stronger. Rebuild your mind by retraining and re-reading "what you know to read and study". For stronger families, rebuild the love! REbuild your credit. Re-do's are hard, but worth the commitment and the effort. I'm working on it. This "re" thing could go on and on. We can do them though! I KNOW IT!
I'm enjoying some awesome Caramel Cream coffee this morning. Sure is good too. Thanks Aunt Mary. I ground it fresh this a.m. and it sure is good. Love ya and THANK YA!
For every Goliath, there is a Stone! His name is Jesus!"
Topic: Been Sick
Hi everyone,
I have been sick with a fever, and not posting much this week. Between the broken toe and the fever for five days, I have not been doing much. My doc thinks I have some sort of virus, and my lungs are wheezing with my asthma, so I am resting. I can't work at the hospital till after Labor Day, which is a kick in the teeth financially.
Just wanted to check in and let you know I am alive, sober, and God is good all the time.
Hugs,
Trish
I have been sick with a fever, and not posting much this week. Between the broken toe and the fever for five days, I have not been doing much. My doc thinks I have some sort of virus, and my lungs are wheezing with my asthma, so I am resting. I can't work at the hospital till after Labor Day, which is a kick in the teeth financially.
Just wanted to check in and let you know I am alive, sober, and God is good all the time.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
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