Another Saturday, another spree of blessings!
But today I'm just going to focus on one blessing-and the story that makes it special. So settle down and enjoy yourselves!
Blessing 120-James 3. I love the book of James. It is so full of wonderful truths from God. James 3 is especially great. It is on the power of the tongue. If you are anything like me, controlling that useful organ can sometimes be difficult! :) But there is a bit more about James 3 than that. I can remember when that chapter first became important to me. You see, it was my first time at my favourite camp (I've been to another one, but it closed). Yes, the camp that I'm always gabbing about! ;) Anyways, I was there for a family camp. For the sessions there, they break the kids up into various age groups. At the time I was probably ten or eleven. Probably eleven. I think that I was by myself in that class (no siblings; there were lots of other kids!). I can still remember our favourite game to play after our own mini session (it was "Thumbs Up, Seven Up"). But what I remember with the most happiness is the sessions. My teacher was named Judd (I think it was two t's; I could be wrong). And he was a guy blest with the gift of being able to preach to kids. Not teach a Bible story or share a missionary story with pre-teen kids from the ages of (I think) nine to twelve. I found it to be wonderful. It was the first time that I had really heard someone like that. I had been in kids programs and classes, but not so much where people preached to young people. It was great! (I regret that I never attended a youth camp until I was thirteen. I think that attending a jr. camp, as scared and shy as I would have been, would have been very beneficial to my life as a young Christian struggling with assurance of salvation and other facts. That's why I'm so glad that my youngest sibling got to do that! And it even led her to a decision for Christ! Awesome!) Back to Judd's messages-one of his messages was on James 3. I can still remember some of his illustrations. Plus, I was horse crazy. And probably most horse crazy girls who hear James 3:3 are instantly enamored with it. It immediately became my favourite Bible verse! But since then, after many times of reading through both James 3 and the entire book of James, it has come to mean more to me. It is not just about how a tongue is like a bit/rudder/fire, but actually how to regard my tongue. There are so many verses. It is like walking into a mine where gems are covering the sides and floor and one need only pick them up. (My pastor is actually preaching through it right now; when he began the series, I read ahead and read the book of James myself in my devotions; also, my family just started it in our evening family devotions! Yes, lots of James!) I'll never understand all of the book of James, but it will likely remain one of my favourite books of the Bible! If you haven't read James recently, I suggest that you read it again (or read it, if you can't do it again because you never have in the first place). You might find more in those five chapters that you'd remembered or expected!
God bless, folks!
Indi
Saturday, 21 November 2015
Saturday, 14 November 2015
Blessings 107-119
Incoming....
Whew! I'm back!
Sorry that I've not written for so long! I just realized exactly how long its been. Life's been crazy busy. But I'm thankful that I've got so many new blessings to share! I've found a page in my journal where I'd been recording some of my blessings that I needed to share. Now I'll share them!
Blessing 107-My music teacher is MOVING! I'm not sure if I've explained this, but I've been taking piano lessons by FaceTime (Apple version of Skype) for about three or more years. It could be four. I love my teacher-she used to come to my church. She's a wonderful lady (like a Proverbs 31 woman exemplified). But she's been living across the country for SO looooonng! Anyway, she was back in my neck of the woods for a wedding (read blessing 108!) and she was teaching me in person. Imagine my excitement when she tells me at the end of my lesson that she is moving back! I'm so looking forward to her moving back! Piano lessons will be more beneficial then! If you think of it, pray for her! It'll be a hard time for her, trying to move with the holidays coming up. I know she'll be tired and a bit stressed (at the least!).
Blessing 108-A.R. and K.P. (friends) got married! They got married the day before Halloween! It was such a beautiful wedding. A. has been a wonderful friend, and I was so happy for her and K.. It was a gorgeous autumn wedding-I've never seen our church look so beautiful! A. was gorgeous, too! She was a happy princess. I wish K. and A. P. the best in their life together!
Blessing 109-The command "Z" key. I use it a lot-I had to use it when writing blessing 107. It keeps me sane most of the time! :)
Blessing 110-Happy weekends! If you didn't figure it out, the wedding was two Saturdays ago. Wondering why I didn't write last week? Read on!
Blessing 111-Bible Conference! Our church held our annual Bible Conference. Biggest yet! It was amazing. I love being in nursery, but I was sad to miss the preaching in the final session! I can't wait to get cds of all the messages. Oh, and the fellowship and....
Blessing 112-...Getting to see so many of my friends was amazing! To build up friendships is such a blessing! I know more people than ever from camp, and it was great to see them all again. Oh, and I loved having...
Blessing 113-....My dear friend E.C. come stay with me! E.C. and I worked together at camp. We're both short (:D), so we have something in common! Well, we've got more in common than that. It was fun to stay up until 3:00 A.M. talking until we finally fell asleep to get slightly rested for the sessions the next day!
Blessing 114-I got to sing a duet with my sister at conference! She was singing alto for her first time in a duet. It was a little hard at some points (especially for T.), but we got through and people enjoyed it. It was great to take the time to learn a song with her. We enjoy singing together and have done it lots! We need to do it some more, too!
Blessing 115-Decorating my room. I finally got some photos of my friends up on the walls. ;) That's after about three months of waiting to do so! Wow...I'm so speedy! I also put up a little Christian horse plaque with a Bible verse, and a sticky-phrase-thing that says, "For with God all things are possible". I also got all my cds up in room! :) I've got a lot!
Blessing 116-Making and wrapping and giving Christmas gifts. Last year I wrote a play called, "More Blest to Give". I love giving! It is so fun to make a gift (or buy one) while thinking of what a surprise it will be to the recipient!
Blessing 117-Getting to be part of a Bible Verse Exchange e-mail chain! I loved being honoured with getting the e-mail from a dear friend. I sent it on. Now I've had the chance to share and receive Bible verses!
Blessing 118-The Song of Hiawatha and Other Poems. This may not mean anything to you. But when I was in a second hand store and saw this book for sale, I was very happy! I've gotten this book from the library before-big, beautiful, and chock full of the amazing works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. I've memorized part of the Hiawatha poem-if you haven't read at least some of it, try it! You'll love it (hopefully!). The talent of that guy is tremendous! It's the version by Reader's Digest. It was awesome to get it (it might have been around $5, but worth it!).
Blessing 119-Getting a chance at life. I've been trying to figure out how I can make a difference in the por-life/pro-choice battle. God has shown me several things (yesterday He gave me a poem from the perspective of a post-abortive mother), and I'm so happy that I know what I believe about life. I've very blest to have been born to a mom who adored me and wanted me. The fact that I have life is a blessing-so many children have it torn from them before they are even born. ~"Thank You, God, for the chance to live life! Let me live it for You!"
That's my post for today. I'll be back soon!
God bless!
Indi
Whew! I'm back!
Sorry that I've not written for so long! I just realized exactly how long its been. Life's been crazy busy. But I'm thankful that I've got so many new blessings to share! I've found a page in my journal where I'd been recording some of my blessings that I needed to share. Now I'll share them!
Blessing 107-My music teacher is MOVING! I'm not sure if I've explained this, but I've been taking piano lessons by FaceTime (Apple version of Skype) for about three or more years. It could be four. I love my teacher-she used to come to my church. She's a wonderful lady (like a Proverbs 31 woman exemplified). But she's been living across the country for SO looooonng! Anyway, she was back in my neck of the woods for a wedding (read blessing 108!) and she was teaching me in person. Imagine my excitement when she tells me at the end of my lesson that she is moving back! I'm so looking forward to her moving back! Piano lessons will be more beneficial then! If you think of it, pray for her! It'll be a hard time for her, trying to move with the holidays coming up. I know she'll be tired and a bit stressed (at the least!).
Blessing 108-A.R. and K.P. (friends) got married! They got married the day before Halloween! It was such a beautiful wedding. A. has been a wonderful friend, and I was so happy for her and K.. It was a gorgeous autumn wedding-I've never seen our church look so beautiful! A. was gorgeous, too! She was a happy princess. I wish K. and A. P. the best in their life together!
Blessing 109-The command "Z" key. I use it a lot-I had to use it when writing blessing 107. It keeps me sane most of the time! :)
Blessing 110-Happy weekends! If you didn't figure it out, the wedding was two Saturdays ago. Wondering why I didn't write last week? Read on!
Blessing 111-Bible Conference! Our church held our annual Bible Conference. Biggest yet! It was amazing. I love being in nursery, but I was sad to miss the preaching in the final session! I can't wait to get cds of all the messages. Oh, and the fellowship and....
Blessing 112-...Getting to see so many of my friends was amazing! To build up friendships is such a blessing! I know more people than ever from camp, and it was great to see them all again. Oh, and I loved having...
Blessing 113-....My dear friend E.C. come stay with me! E.C. and I worked together at camp. We're both short (:D), so we have something in common! Well, we've got more in common than that. It was fun to stay up until 3:00 A.M. talking until we finally fell asleep to get slightly rested for the sessions the next day!
Blessing 114-I got to sing a duet with my sister at conference! She was singing alto for her first time in a duet. It was a little hard at some points (especially for T.), but we got through and people enjoyed it. It was great to take the time to learn a song with her. We enjoy singing together and have done it lots! We need to do it some more, too!
Blessing 115-Decorating my room. I finally got some photos of my friends up on the walls. ;) That's after about three months of waiting to do so! Wow...I'm so speedy! I also put up a little Christian horse plaque with a Bible verse, and a sticky-phrase-thing that says, "For with God all things are possible". I also got all my cds up in room! :) I've got a lot!
Blessing 116-Making and wrapping and giving Christmas gifts. Last year I wrote a play called, "More Blest to Give". I love giving! It is so fun to make a gift (or buy one) while thinking of what a surprise it will be to the recipient!
Blessing 117-Getting to be part of a Bible Verse Exchange e-mail chain! I loved being honoured with getting the e-mail from a dear friend. I sent it on. Now I've had the chance to share and receive Bible verses!
Blessing 118-The Song of Hiawatha and Other Poems. This may not mean anything to you. But when I was in a second hand store and saw this book for sale, I was very happy! I've gotten this book from the library before-big, beautiful, and chock full of the amazing works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. I've memorized part of the Hiawatha poem-if you haven't read at least some of it, try it! You'll love it (hopefully!). The talent of that guy is tremendous! It's the version by Reader's Digest. It was awesome to get it (it might have been around $5, but worth it!).
Blessing 119-Getting a chance at life. I've been trying to figure out how I can make a difference in the por-life/pro-choice battle. God has shown me several things (yesterday He gave me a poem from the perspective of a post-abortive mother), and I'm so happy that I know what I believe about life. I've very blest to have been born to a mom who adored me and wanted me. The fact that I have life is a blessing-so many children have it torn from them before they are even born. ~"Thank You, God, for the chance to live life! Let me live it for You!"
That's my post for today. I'll be back soon!
God bless!
Indi
Monday, 19 October 2015
Blessings 81-106 (Thanksgiving Version)
Hello, again!
Yeah, yeah, I've been away. Firstly, I was sick and then just tired and busy on Thanksgiving weekend. Then I was working ahead in school so that I wouldn't fall behind in school. You have been on my mind, but I've had to have some other priorities. So now I will have to just do my Thanksgiving blessings a week late. But that will work out fine, right? I'm now going to try to get quite a list of my blessings for Thanksgiving. Hold your hats because I'm off!
Blessing 81-Thanksgiving. Isn't it great to have a holiday based on thankfulness? :D
Blessing 82-Pumpkin pie. Always a wonderful thanksgiving treat.
Blessings 83 and 84-Ice cream and whipped cream (for the pie!).
Blessing 85-Allergy pills. I've probably mentioned that before, but those little pills keep me sane.
Blessing 86-Jack. A dog at my grandparent's house. I never liked him before this last visit-he was so jumpy and I have been scared of dogs all my life (probably since my mom was bit when I was a little kid; I don't remember it, but it was at a friend's house).
Blessing 87-A visit to my Granny and Papa! I love seeing my grandparents!
Blessing 88-Seeing both sets of my grandparents in one day (travel and a visit at home).
Blessing 89-Seeing my cousin today.
Blessing 90-Being able to help my Papa just now with tv problems over the phone.
Blessing 91-Sweaters and warm clothes.
Blessing 92-Being able to see one of my best friends (E.C.) while I was travelling last Friday.
Blessing 93-Gmail. I love my e-mails. I love it when I get an e-mail from my friends-it brightens my day.
Blessing 94-Being able to find a website online to learn Oromo (the most spoken language in Ethiopia-I'll explain that in a future post). I'm learning a few words. "Tokko" is one, and "naqaa" is for hello.
Blessing 95-Snow! There was quite a bit of it when I had the chance to swoop down to the states for a quick shopping trip.
Blessing 96-My camcorder. I was using it on Saturday to video tape the snow.
Blessing 97-Miniature chocolate bars. I just bought a large bag of mini chocolate bars (Halloween treats in fact; but they don't look like Halloween treats, just normal candy). I've been nibbling. Hopefully there will still be some left to use in Christmas gifts (the intention for getting a large bag of candy). Seriously, they should sell boxes and bags of large chocolate bars like that! Yummy!
Blessing 98-Chocolate. While we're at it, chocolate is awesome! It is a gift from God! Delicious! Hot chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, chocolate pie, chocolate chocolates...dream material.
Blessing 99-My yellow bedroom. It is cheery and sunny! I love it!
Blessing 100-That I have now reached Blessing 100 on this blog! Thanks to all of you who have commented, read posts, or passed on the simple fact that this blog exists! Thank you very much, and praise God!
Blessing 101-That, whatever happens with the current election wrapping up tonight in Canada, God is in control of this country, no matter what party ultimately triumphs. Currently, the Liberals are having a landslide victory. Please pray for Canada. The Liberals are pro- everything that I as a Christian am against. The homosexual issue and especially the abortion issue are all big things with the Liberals in that they are completely for those issues. I am not. As a true Christian and a very loyal and patriotic Canadian, I have to have hope that the votes being tallied across the country will turn the tide for righteousness. Please pray as well. It is all appreciated. Always remember-God is in control.
Blessing 102-Slippers. Slippers are very handy when you have cold feet or don't want dirt (or dog hair) on your socks.
Blessing 103-Sparkling soda. I got some watermelon lemon sparkling soda last week-wonderful stuff! You should definitely try it.
Blessing 104-Getting Christmas gifts together. I've recently picked up some new pieces for gifts and am looking forward to seeing surprise and delight in people's faces when I hand them a gift tailored specifically for them. It is more blessed to give than to receive, right, friends? Of course!
Blessing 105-Great books. I've been reading some new books lately and am hoping to do a review or two on my other blog soon. Maybe I'll mention them more over here as well. But for now I'll leave it at "books".
Once I get going I get all these ideas of things that I count as blessings. One more, and I'm done for the night! I'm sleepy!!
Blessing 106-Toothbrushes. Very important items in my life for hygiene and comfort!
God bless! I hope that you all had as many blessings in your life this Thanksgiving as I did!
Come back soon for more blessings in my life. How soon 'til we reach 200??? 1,000? A million????????? Let's just count the blessings "one by one"!
Love,
Indi Raine
John 3:16
Yeah, yeah, I've been away. Firstly, I was sick and then just tired and busy on Thanksgiving weekend. Then I was working ahead in school so that I wouldn't fall behind in school. You have been on my mind, but I've had to have some other priorities. So now I will have to just do my Thanksgiving blessings a week late. But that will work out fine, right? I'm now going to try to get quite a list of my blessings for Thanksgiving. Hold your hats because I'm off!
Blessing 81-Thanksgiving. Isn't it great to have a holiday based on thankfulness? :D
Blessing 82-Pumpkin pie. Always a wonderful thanksgiving treat.
Blessings 83 and 84-Ice cream and whipped cream (for the pie!).
Blessing 85-Allergy pills. I've probably mentioned that before, but those little pills keep me sane.
Blessing 86-Jack. A dog at my grandparent's house. I never liked him before this last visit-he was so jumpy and I have been scared of dogs all my life (probably since my mom was bit when I was a little kid; I don't remember it, but it was at a friend's house).
Blessing 87-A visit to my Granny and Papa! I love seeing my grandparents!
Blessing 88-Seeing both sets of my grandparents in one day (travel and a visit at home).
Blessing 89-Seeing my cousin today.
Blessing 90-Being able to help my Papa just now with tv problems over the phone.
Blessing 91-Sweaters and warm clothes.
Blessing 92-Being able to see one of my best friends (E.C.) while I was travelling last Friday.
Blessing 93-Gmail. I love my e-mails. I love it when I get an e-mail from my friends-it brightens my day.
Blessing 94-Being able to find a website online to learn Oromo (the most spoken language in Ethiopia-I'll explain that in a future post). I'm learning a few words. "Tokko" is one, and "naqaa" is for hello.
Blessing 95-Snow! There was quite a bit of it when I had the chance to swoop down to the states for a quick shopping trip.
Blessing 96-My camcorder. I was using it on Saturday to video tape the snow.
Blessing 97-Miniature chocolate bars. I just bought a large bag of mini chocolate bars (Halloween treats in fact; but they don't look like Halloween treats, just normal candy). I've been nibbling. Hopefully there will still be some left to use in Christmas gifts (the intention for getting a large bag of candy). Seriously, they should sell boxes and bags of large chocolate bars like that! Yummy!
Blessing 98-Chocolate. While we're at it, chocolate is awesome! It is a gift from God! Delicious! Hot chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, chocolate pie, chocolate chocolates...dream material.
Blessing 99-My yellow bedroom. It is cheery and sunny! I love it!
Blessing 100-That I have now reached Blessing 100 on this blog! Thanks to all of you who have commented, read posts, or passed on the simple fact that this blog exists! Thank you very much, and praise God!
Blessing 101-That, whatever happens with the current election wrapping up tonight in Canada, God is in control of this country, no matter what party ultimately triumphs. Currently, the Liberals are having a landslide victory. Please pray for Canada. The Liberals are pro- everything that I as a Christian am against. The homosexual issue and especially the abortion issue are all big things with the Liberals in that they are completely for those issues. I am not. As a true Christian and a very loyal and patriotic Canadian, I have to have hope that the votes being tallied across the country will turn the tide for righteousness. Please pray as well. It is all appreciated. Always remember-God is in control.
Blessing 102-Slippers. Slippers are very handy when you have cold feet or don't want dirt (or dog hair) on your socks.
Blessing 103-Sparkling soda. I got some watermelon lemon sparkling soda last week-wonderful stuff! You should definitely try it.
Blessing 104-Getting Christmas gifts together. I've recently picked up some new pieces for gifts and am looking forward to seeing surprise and delight in people's faces when I hand them a gift tailored specifically for them. It is more blessed to give than to receive, right, friends? Of course!
Blessing 105-Great books. I've been reading some new books lately and am hoping to do a review or two on my other blog soon. Maybe I'll mention them more over here as well. But for now I'll leave it at "books".
Once I get going I get all these ideas of things that I count as blessings. One more, and I'm done for the night! I'm sleepy!!
Blessing 106-Toothbrushes. Very important items in my life for hygiene and comfort!
God bless! I hope that you all had as many blessings in your life this Thanksgiving as I did!
Come back soon for more blessings in my life. How soon 'til we reach 200??? 1,000? A million????????? Let's just count the blessings "one by one"!
Love,
Indi Raine
John 3:16
Saturday, 3 October 2015
A Fun Game
Hello, Everyone! (Reading today or in the future. I don't think that anyone in the past read this. :P)
I have had a fun idea for a game for all of you who read this blog. Canadian Thanksgiving Day is approaching (October 12). One tradition often practiced is for everyone to share some blessings. Sharing just one can be hard! Often I have a ton that I'd love to share! Sometimes my family and I will go in a circle and each share some blessings. And I want to do that here.
Starting today, I'm gathering blessings for my Thanksgiving Day post (I hope that it'll be fun and surprising for everyone!). Share your blessings by e-mailing me (if you have my e-mail address; I prefer not to put that up here, and I can't find a contact form to put up; if someone knows how to do that, please tell me!), contacting me through Google Plus, or in the comments. I'll count your blessings toward the final goal for this blog-1 million or more blessings! So please share! Share this blog, this post, this game with your friends and family (I hope that those are some of your blessings!) and let's see how many blessings will be discovered! They can be big or small, silly or serious. Just leave the name that you'd like your blessings to be put under, and I'll post them in the finale on October 12th! Until then, enjoy thinking of and sharing your blessings!
Cheerio!
Indi
I have had a fun idea for a game for all of you who read this blog. Canadian Thanksgiving Day is approaching (October 12). One tradition often practiced is for everyone to share some blessings. Sharing just one can be hard! Often I have a ton that I'd love to share! Sometimes my family and I will go in a circle and each share some blessings. And I want to do that here.
Starting today, I'm gathering blessings for my Thanksgiving Day post (I hope that it'll be fun and surprising for everyone!). Share your blessings by e-mailing me (if you have my e-mail address; I prefer not to put that up here, and I can't find a contact form to put up; if someone knows how to do that, please tell me!), contacting me through Google Plus, or in the comments. I'll count your blessings toward the final goal for this blog-1 million or more blessings! So please share! Share this blog, this post, this game with your friends and family (I hope that those are some of your blessings!) and let's see how many blessings will be discovered! They can be big or small, silly or serious. Just leave the name that you'd like your blessings to be put under, and I'll post them in the finale on October 12th! Until then, enjoy thinking of and sharing your blessings!
Cheerio!
Indi
Saturday, 26 September 2015
Blessings 70
I'll be trying to post each Saturday once again. So I'll give some more of my blessings.
Blessing 70-Getting more scrapbook paper. I got to go to the amazing craft store "Michael's" this week and found some wonderful paper for a scrapbook project that I have started about the wonderful people I met this summer while working at camp. Some papers just fit the pictures and personalities perfectly! What a blessing!
Blessing 71-https://youtu.be/dfpOvM5OcuY This is some great Christian music for relaxing, studying, enjoying! I hope that you like it as well!
Blessing 72-Caramels. Random, but certainly a blessing! I have one on my nearby desk, which I will probably consume sometime soon! :)
Blessing 73-Calendars. How would I keep organized? (I'm taking one to hang up at camp next year-I got so confused on dates at one point! For someone who keeps a journal, that can be rare and very annoying!)
Blessing 74-Lysol wipes. I was helping clean at a church today and was using some in the bathroom. Back to camp. Yes, we used a lot of those! They are handy!
Blessing 75-I don't react to bleach. That is a major blessing when working with Lysol (bleach wipes) or when working at rinsing dishes in the kitchen using bleach as the chemical sanitation. Even when I didn't wear gloves, it didn't bother my skin too much. The scent sometimes did, but for someone with quite a few allergies it was nice not to have bad ones to bleach! In fact, my hands were in wonderful condition while I was away-better than they often are at home! Praise the Lord!
Blessing 76-Birthday parties. I was at one this morning for a little girl that I know. Birthdays aren't so much fun without parties!
Blessing 77-The person who thought of birthday parties. Query: was that God, when He sent Eve to Adam? Was Eve the world's first birthday gift? Weigh in in the comment section! ;D
Blessing 78-Babysitting. I enjoy babysitting sometimes. Right now, I get to do so about every other week, I guess. I enjoy the time with kids, even though it can be exhausting and wearing.
Blessing 79-Lots of Blankets. The air is getting colder, so more and more I am finding myself wrapped up in a fuzzy blanket while reading, doing school, or hanging out in my room. Actually, I plan to add more to my bed so that I won't have to wear a housecoat in bed to keep my warm. Maybe I could also close the window a bit more?
Blessing 80-A Kleenex box with an oriole on it. With an orange-pattern bedspread and constant allergies, this is a double bonus-I have a cute Kleenex box and get to keep a theme in my room!
Well, fellow blessing-hunters, I'll take my leave of you for today. I need to go do some work on the afore-mentioned bedroom. (Literally blows nose-allergies, not tears. Sorry!) Also, two of my little "Z fighters" need to have some water run to be fixed up for their fish bowls!
God bless ya'll!
Indi Raine
John 5:24
Blessing 70-Getting more scrapbook paper. I got to go to the amazing craft store "Michael's" this week and found some wonderful paper for a scrapbook project that I have started about the wonderful people I met this summer while working at camp. Some papers just fit the pictures and personalities perfectly! What a blessing!
Blessing 71-https://youtu.be/dfpOvM5OcuY This is some great Christian music for relaxing, studying, enjoying! I hope that you like it as well!
Blessing 72-Caramels. Random, but certainly a blessing! I have one on my nearby desk, which I will probably consume sometime soon! :)
Blessing 73-Calendars. How would I keep organized? (I'm taking one to hang up at camp next year-I got so confused on dates at one point! For someone who keeps a journal, that can be rare and very annoying!)
Blessing 74-Lysol wipes. I was helping clean at a church today and was using some in the bathroom. Back to camp. Yes, we used a lot of those! They are handy!
Blessing 75-I don't react to bleach. That is a major blessing when working with Lysol (bleach wipes) or when working at rinsing dishes in the kitchen using bleach as the chemical sanitation. Even when I didn't wear gloves, it didn't bother my skin too much. The scent sometimes did, but for someone with quite a few allergies it was nice not to have bad ones to bleach! In fact, my hands were in wonderful condition while I was away-better than they often are at home! Praise the Lord!
Blessing 76-Birthday parties. I was at one this morning for a little girl that I know. Birthdays aren't so much fun without parties!
Blessing 77-The person who thought of birthday parties. Query: was that God, when He sent Eve to Adam? Was Eve the world's first birthday gift? Weigh in in the comment section! ;D
Blessing 78-Babysitting. I enjoy babysitting sometimes. Right now, I get to do so about every other week, I guess. I enjoy the time with kids, even though it can be exhausting and wearing.
Blessing 79-Lots of Blankets. The air is getting colder, so more and more I am finding myself wrapped up in a fuzzy blanket while reading, doing school, or hanging out in my room. Actually, I plan to add more to my bed so that I won't have to wear a housecoat in bed to keep my warm. Maybe I could also close the window a bit more?
Blessing 80-A Kleenex box with an oriole on it. With an orange-pattern bedspread and constant allergies, this is a double bonus-I have a cute Kleenex box and get to keep a theme in my room!
Well, fellow blessing-hunters, I'll take my leave of you for today. I need to go do some work on the afore-mentioned bedroom. (Literally blows nose-allergies, not tears. Sorry!) Also, two of my little "Z fighters" need to have some water run to be fixed up for their fish bowls!
God bless ya'll!
Indi Raine
John 5:24
Thursday, 17 September 2015
Blessing 69
Welcome back, y'all! (I've picked that up from working with Southern people this summer. I don't hear it much now that I'm back home, but I like using it on the occasional...occasion!)
Today's blessing is kind of special, and I want to tell the reason why it is so special. It was touched on in our last post (at the very end), but I'll explain it now.
Blessing 69-Jeremiah 29:11. That is my blessing. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Why is this verse special to me? Glad you asked! I've had some hard times, especially in the past half year. God knew all about it, and He put some special people into my life. Where did I meet them? At camp. (common answer) One night after I got home I was really struggling with some issues. Well, maybe "struggling" is not quite descriptive enough. I suppose that I was scared, uncertain, and probably a bit untrusting. I was upset about something. So I had e-mailed one of my special camp friends-one that I knew that I could share my heart with without her judging or ridiculing me. And she didn't. Instead she sent back an e-mail assuring me of her prayers and containing this verse that she had often mentioned at camp as being one of her favourites-Jeremiah 29:11. I know that I'd heard it before-we'd had conversations where she had told me about it being her favourite verse and why. But that night when I received her e-mail I pounced on that verse and clutched to it like a life saver floating on a stormy sea. I held onto that verse as I paced back and forth in my dark room, quoting it over and over again. It gave me comfort as I was once again reminded that God is caring for me. He's in control-He'll give me my "'expected end". He thinks "thoughts of peace, and not of evil" toward me. And He says, "I know that thoughts that I think toward you". Does that sound like a God who will forsake me in my distress or leave me to bear my burdens or fight my struggles alone? No! I'll say this my own way (there's a Bible verse, but I'll rephrase it with an Indi-touch), but God is never going to leave me or forsake me or cast me off. He'll be with me all the way and carry me when I can't walk. There is nothing that I need to be afraid of. That night this verse brought me hope. It is currently written on a mini chalkboard in my room to continue to remind me of this promise from my wonderful God! And I hope that God will use this verse to help you-maybe it will give you hope, reassure you of His love, or maybe it will come to mind in the future! Just let all praise be to this wonderful God who promises that He has a great plan for lives! Remember to live it all for Him!
God bless you!
Your blest friend,
Indi
Today's blessing is kind of special, and I want to tell the reason why it is so special. It was touched on in our last post (at the very end), but I'll explain it now.
Blessing 69-Jeremiah 29:11. That is my blessing. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Why is this verse special to me? Glad you asked! I've had some hard times, especially in the past half year. God knew all about it, and He put some special people into my life. Where did I meet them? At camp. (common answer) One night after I got home I was really struggling with some issues. Well, maybe "struggling" is not quite descriptive enough. I suppose that I was scared, uncertain, and probably a bit untrusting. I was upset about something. So I had e-mailed one of my special camp friends-one that I knew that I could share my heart with without her judging or ridiculing me. And she didn't. Instead she sent back an e-mail assuring me of her prayers and containing this verse that she had often mentioned at camp as being one of her favourites-Jeremiah 29:11. I know that I'd heard it before-we'd had conversations where she had told me about it being her favourite verse and why. But that night when I received her e-mail I pounced on that verse and clutched to it like a life saver floating on a stormy sea. I held onto that verse as I paced back and forth in my dark room, quoting it over and over again. It gave me comfort as I was once again reminded that God is caring for me. He's in control-He'll give me my "'expected end". He thinks "thoughts of peace, and not of evil" toward me. And He says, "I know that thoughts that I think toward you". Does that sound like a God who will forsake me in my distress or leave me to bear my burdens or fight my struggles alone? No! I'll say this my own way (there's a Bible verse, but I'll rephrase it with an Indi-touch), but God is never going to leave me or forsake me or cast me off. He'll be with me all the way and carry me when I can't walk. There is nothing that I need to be afraid of. That night this verse brought me hope. It is currently written on a mini chalkboard in my room to continue to remind me of this promise from my wonderful God! And I hope that God will use this verse to help you-maybe it will give you hope, reassure you of His love, or maybe it will come to mind in the future! Just let all praise be to this wonderful God who promises that He has a great plan for lives! Remember to live it all for Him!
God bless you!
Your blest friend,
Indi
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Blessings 64-68
If you are reading this in the morning, this will be perfect for you! These are some of my morning blessings that great me nearly every day.
Blessing 64-Feeling Rested. Well, this doesn't always great me-I'm a night owl, not a morning lark. But I generally feel somewhat better than when I fell asleep.
Blessing 65-Kleenexes. If you are wondering at this strange blessing, you must REALLY be blest! I have allergies. Allergies to dust. Dust hides in sheets, blankets, and stuffed animals no matter how much I run them through the dryer to kill dust mites. And there is dust in my room. And then there are other allergies (like pollen) that bother me. Catching on? Kleenexes are VERY, VERY important to my sanity and well-being! They get used a lot, and I'm thankful for them!
Blessing 66-My Bible reading! I try to read a Bible chapter pretty soon after rising, often before I even get dressed or do anything else. At camp the activity coordinator suggested reading a Proverb a day. That was at the beginning of July (or very end of June, actually). I did that for July and August. Now, for a break, I'm reading a Psalm a day. I rarely remember it all day (my brain doesn't get working very well at that time anyway), but its a good way to start off the day.
Blessing 67-Prayer. I like to start my day by praying (I sometimes forget. Yes, I'm guilty.). It is a nice way to begin the day by thanking God for His new mercies and the blessings that He gives to me. I'd recommend that to anyone reading this blog (even to people who aren't reading this blog, although that may be hard to do. :D ).
Blessing 68-Sunshine. That blessing is conditional. I haven't had it much lately, but I love a sunny morning! It makes my yellow room so cheery!
Those are my morning blessings! Do you share any of them with me? Comment below with your favourites!
God bless you beyond measure, sisters in Him!
Indi Raine
P.S. Isn't this orange type so cheery? That's what I hope it is to you! It is to me!
Jer. 29:11
Blessing 64-Feeling Rested. Well, this doesn't always great me-I'm a night owl, not a morning lark. But I generally feel somewhat better than when I fell asleep.
Blessing 65-Kleenexes. If you are wondering at this strange blessing, you must REALLY be blest! I have allergies. Allergies to dust. Dust hides in sheets, blankets, and stuffed animals no matter how much I run them through the dryer to kill dust mites. And there is dust in my room. And then there are other allergies (like pollen) that bother me. Catching on? Kleenexes are VERY, VERY important to my sanity and well-being! They get used a lot, and I'm thankful for them!
Blessing 66-My Bible reading! I try to read a Bible chapter pretty soon after rising, often before I even get dressed or do anything else. At camp the activity coordinator suggested reading a Proverb a day. That was at the beginning of July (or very end of June, actually). I did that for July and August. Now, for a break, I'm reading a Psalm a day. I rarely remember it all day (my brain doesn't get working very well at that time anyway), but its a good way to start off the day.
Blessing 67-Prayer. I like to start my day by praying (I sometimes forget. Yes, I'm guilty.). It is a nice way to begin the day by thanking God for His new mercies and the blessings that He gives to me. I'd recommend that to anyone reading this blog (even to people who aren't reading this blog, although that may be hard to do. :D ).
Blessing 68-Sunshine. That blessing is conditional. I haven't had it much lately, but I love a sunny morning! It makes my yellow room so cheery!
Those are my morning blessings! Do you share any of them with me? Comment below with your favourites!
God bless you beyond measure, sisters in Him!
Indi Raine
P.S. Isn't this orange type so cheery? That's what I hope it is to you! It is to me!
Jer. 29:11
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