Good Morning all,

I hope all is well.

It looks like we are expecting another snow storm to hit later on this evening/early morning. If you have to travel, please be safe. If you're like me, bring snacks just in case you get stranded. And if you're really like me, you'll bring enough to share;-)

Today's Word reminds us that God is a rewarder of those who seek Him! Keep trusting God and obeying His voice because He is ready to bless you in unexpected ways today!
So I encourage you today to continue to seek and trust in him. Believe and Expect the Great! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IsabJ9T9JA&feature=related. Make this song your theme song for 2011.

Have a blessed day!

Florence

"If you say you can, then you can. If you say you can't, then you're right." ~Willie O'Ree

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Handfuls on Purpose TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God” (Deuteronomy 28:2, ESV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Our God is a rewarder of those who seek Him! When you keep God first place and do your best to honor Him, the Scripture says, “His blessings will chase you down and overtake you.” That means you will come into increase, promotion and good breaks that you didn’t necessarily deserve. That’s God rewarding you for walking in His ways. We see this principle in the Old Testament with Ruth. She was out in the fields following behind the workers and gathering up the leftover wheat that they missed. She was trying to take care of her mother-in-law, Naomi, but they were barely surviving. One day, the owner of the fields told the workers to leave handfuls of wheat on purpose for Ruth. Ruth came into blessings that were simply dropped at her feet. Every one of us can look back and see times where God has left us handfuls on purpose — something that we didn’t deserve or even ask for. We just stumbled into it. That’s a “handful on purpose.” I encourage you to always keep your expectancy up. Keep trusting God and obeying His voice because He is ready to bless you in unexpected ways today! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father in heaven, thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. I trust You as my Provider; You are the One who cares for me. I acknowledge You with my love and thank You for leaving me “handfuls on purpose” today! In Jesus’ Name. Amen. — Joel & Victoria Osteen   WITH A GIFT OF ANY SIZE JUMP 4-Message CD/DVD Resource WITH A GIFT $125 OR MORE Jump Plus: JUMP GUIDE and JUMP AUDIO COLLECTION

 

 

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ASAP

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. 

 

 

Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away-Thoreau

 

 

Remember that ASAP means
“Always Say A Prayer”

 

HOLD EACH OTHER UP

 

To my sisters in the Lord...
There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what she did, not how unfair life is, or at who made you do it. She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection. Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mistake, take a closer look. A woman who has endured the most unusual life is someone of wisdom, someone who has been chosen by God to go through things that have made her stronger. Think of all the great women in the Bible: Mary Magdalene, Ruth and Naomi, the woman with an issue of blood, and Esther, to name a few. Mary was a prostitute, a very uneasy woman. But by the time Jesus was done with her, she was His closest follower. Esther was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man, but by the time God was done with her, she had married one of the wealthiest men in the land. Women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up. Before you wonder, ' What's up with her?' ask yourself, 'What's up with me?' That woman could be my mother, sister, aunt, in-law, stepmother, niece, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, friend, or co-worker, etc. That woman could be ME. Women are the carriers of life, not the channels of death. Let's build and encourage each other, as did Ruth and Naomi . Pass this to all the women in your life. Encourage and love, forgive and forget, and trust that the woman that receives this will be touched in some way. May the peace and love of Christ be upon you!

 

Small Request

A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.

 

Friday is world cancer day - I'd appreciate it if you will forward this request 93% won't forward 

 

A small request.. Just one line. 

 

Dear God, I pray for a cure for cancer.  Amen 

All you are asked to do is keep this circulating, even if it's only to one more person. 

In memory of anyone you know who has been struck down by cancer or is still living with it. 

A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle.. 

Please Keep This Candle Going

In God We Trust

Wait with Purpose

Wait with Purpose

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Psalm 6:3-4

Avoid getting negative when you look at your circumstances. Actively wait on God to give you strength to walk in the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Wait with purpose, silently listening for Him to speak, eagerly watching for him to act. Tell Him. “Lord, I receive strength to be Your ambassador and witness. Your Word tells me to love people who mistreat me. Though it is hard to do in the natural, I receive strength from You to be loving today”.  Then watch for the opportunity to act Godly as He gives you strength to do so.