Bountiful Blessings
October
14, 2012
Yes,
I have been slacking off a little. A recipe? I know. But it was good, wasn’t
it? This week I decided to talk about one of the reasons that I havent had a
lot to say… peace, or lack thereof. it’s a good word, isn’t it? We talk about
world peace and peace amongst men and all that. Very important stuff. But
today, I am simply talking about inner peace. The peace that God provides.
Today
I attended a prayer breakfast with my friends and fellow members of Eastern
Star. The breakfast was a memorial for members who had passed on this past
year. It was both beautiful and touching, a wonderful tribute to those who had
gone to join the Lord. I left there and went to a wedding of a friend. (With a
short stop off for a nap but we will keep that secret between us, ok??) The
wedding was out in the country at this beautiful farm on the lake. Bride and
groom were glowing and absolutely stunning. Ceremony was breathtaking, flowers,
dresses, reception, all of it amazing.
So
why am I filling you in on my itinerary for the day? We go back to peace. Life
has been up and down lately. I got a cold (I am a horrible patient - total baby
when I am sick). Summer was suffering for days before a diagnosis of severe
vertigo. Work sometimes stresses me. Basic worries stress me. I was letting the
weight of the world take away my peace. Now whos fault is that? You would be
correct. Mine. You will notice my use of pronouns.. “I”, “Me”, “My”. That is
the problem. See, I cannot do it alone. I cannot handle the stress nor the
worries. And I shouldn’t. God tells me to turn to him. To turn my worries over.
My stress over. To trust him. Sometimes I am guilty of doing so, only to snatch
my problems back. Control issue? All about me issue? Trust issue? I am not
sure. All I know for sure is that I AM WRONG. So for a brief period today, I
prayed and released it all. I asked God to relieve me from my worldly burdens,
to lighten my load. And our merciful God did just that. I had a full day of
peace and of love.
I
am not aiming for a day of peace and love. I want a life of peace and love. And
I most certainly, want the same for you! On your knees. Standing in the shower.
In the car on the way to work. God doesn’t care when you talk to him. He just
wants to hear from you. Take a little time today to turn your worries and your
cares over to the Lord. He is always there for you. Always waiting. You have to
take that first step. You have to trust him. And the feeling of peace…. Wow.
Think about how much more you could do with your life and for him if only you
could release some of that negativity. I
know that I do things that are wrong. I know that I pray for mercy and grace
and then do something stupid. But God forgives me. The very next time I talk
with him, he treats me like that stupid thing I did? It never happened. I want
to get to the point where the stupid things are fewer and farther between. The
point where I have more peaceful days. The point where he is actually proud of
me rather than simply forgiving of me. But until then….
My
day of peace? I cannot say that I was productive. I was a participant in both
events. But with the peace of God flowing through my body and my spirit, my
eyes were opened to the beauty and wonder that was swirling around me. Thank you,
God, for my day!
Bible
verse for the week:
Jesus
said” Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the
world gives. Do not let your hearts be trouble and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
Prayer
for the week:
Dear
Lord,
Thank
you for this day. A day filled with peace and love. May I go forward this week
turning over my worries and my cares to you, O Lord, so that my mind and spirit
may be free to serve you unconditionally and without restraints. You bring
peace, happiness, and love to my humble life; please help me to share it with
others. In Jesus name, Amen.
Bible
fun for the week:
Weddings,
Dowries and Divorces trivia
1.
Which gospel states that Jesus considered adultery to be grounds for divorce?
2.
What gruesome objects did Saul require from David as dowry for his daughter?
3.
Who prompted the Jews after the Babylonian exile to divorce their foreign
wives?
4.
Where was the wedding at which Jesus changed water into wine?
5.
Who, according to John, is the bride of Christ?
6.
Who gave the bride away at the first wedding?
7.
How did Boaz obtain Ruth as his wife?
8.
Who was the first polygamist?
9. In Jesus’ parable, how many virgins were to accompany the bride and groom?
9. In Jesus’ parable, how many virgins were to accompany the bride and groom?
10.
What did Jacob have to do to marry Rachel?
Answers (not in order):
Answers (not in order):
The
church, Ezra, Cana, God, Matthew, he purchased the property of Naomi, her
mother in law, serve Laban for 14 years, Lamech, a hundred Philistine
foreskins, 10.
Couples
matching
Abigail Abraham
Bathsheba Adam
Elizabeth Ahab
Eve Adam
Hannah David
Jezebel Elkanah
Mary Isaac
Rachel Jacob
Rahab Joseph
Rebekah Moses
Ruth Nabal
Sarah Salmon
Zipporah Zechariah
Have a wonderful and blessed week! My
thoughts and prayers are with you today and everyday!
I love you!
Terri
Terri
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