Bountiful
Blessings
September
8, 2013
Hello everyone. I hope this letter
finds you well. (A special note to two wonderful people - Jala and Aunt Donna.
Im so glad that you are doing better!) Last week, I told you about losing a
dear man, Wayne. Wayne’s passing brought me to today’s thought… Men. Haha. Yep.
We may think about them oh, once in a while. They can be jerks. They can be
loud and obnoxious. They can openly make inappropriate body sounds/functions.
They stink. (Ok, the guys are like, whoa, whats going on here?) Well, men can
also be wonderful and itts that wonderful part that I want to talk about today.
When I was visiting my cousin’s
house last weekend, I left there thinking about my cousin’s husband (yes, he is
my cousin too but I said it that way for y’all). He is as much a part of the
family as she is. He would do anything for us and he loves us as we love him.
So then I thought about mine. Jim would do anything for my family. They are not
my family but “our” family. So this led me to thinking about the other guys in
my life. From my dad to Robbie to Chad to Rick to Harley to Steve to Gary to
Chuck to Bryce to Jason to all of them (if I didn’t name you, its
because there was not room)…. We are so blessed. The guys in our family
are always quick with a hug and an I love you. They do not hide their emotions.
They do not hide behind their “manliness”. They will jump in there to help
others in need. They attend their kids sporting events and dance recitals. They
love their wives and their children. They love God with all their hearts and
share the love with others. My guys know how to love. And what more
could you really ask for??
Today I encourage my man friends
(and even my lady friends) to openly share your love. Jesus was open in his
love to everyone. He loved the poor, the weak, the sinful, the rich, and the
healthy. He did not hide his love and encourages us to share ours. Jesus said
“A new command I give you; Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must
love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you
love one another.” John 13:34-35. Today, please, be a disciple.
Thought for the week:
Ladies,
do you have special men in your life? Men who love? Sons, grandsons, sons in
law, husbands, boyfriends….Love them back!!!! You are blessed to have them –
let them know. Always feels good to not only know that you are loved but for
someone to tell you and show you. J
Prayer
for the week:
Dear
Lord,
Thank
you for the men in my life. For their love, for their strength, for their
openness. I know that I have been truly blessed to know them and to love
them. In Jesus’s name. Amen.
Bible
Verse for the week:
The
right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver
bowl. Proverbs 25:11
Bible
fun for the week:
While
Saul’s son, Jonathan, was David’s best friend. Saul, became David’s enemy. Read
about it in Samuel 17:27. The find the words below hidden in the puzzle.
Jonathan Victory Arrows Nabal Covenant Oath Achish
Ahimelech Jealous Spear Consecrated Contempt Prophesying
Samuel Insane Desert Michal Sacrifice Strongholds
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