Tag: encouragement
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The Gift of Tears
Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy. (Psalm 126:5) As I read this verse the other day, I began to think about its meaning. Sowing and reaping is a system. Just like any system, there are rules. What one sows, he or she will also reap. If you sow a good…
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The Gift of You
Leave this world better than you find it. Leave people better than you find them. Do you ever wonder how you can leave your mark on the world? It’s a bit of an overwhelming thought to have. Start by asking yourself how you can leave your mark on the day, this day. Ask God to…
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The Gift of Surrender: Resting in God’s Strength
To the women reading today, have you ever had your significant other offer to carry something heavy for you? Maybe it was something you knew you could carry on your own, but they offered to carry it, anyway. I want to encourage you to let him; always let him. Surrendering takes a certain level of…
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The Gift of God’s Protection
I have a list of my passwords for all my different accounts. If one were to obtain this list, they would see that my longest and strongest password is for this blog. Everything I create is precious to me, and I take good care of it. I protect it. God too puts a password on…
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The Gift of the Unknown: Stepping Into Your Purpose
Do you ever wonder what the future holds? Maybe you wish you could see where a particular path led before taking it. As much as I am a planner, I realize there is beauty and freedom in not needing to know. The thing that keeps so many of us from taking the next step is…
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The Gift of a Dozen Reasons
I walked outside and saw the sun shining big and bright. I felt it’s warm rays on my skin, and everything was right. . I heard the song of a blue jay from high up in a tree. I saw it get up and fly away and felt grateful I too was free. . I…
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The Gift of Butterflies
The other day, I made a trip to one of my favorite quiet places. As I sat there, a butterfly flew around me, and I took in its beauty. Whenever I see a butterfly, I’m reminded that there’s a time and a season for everything, and God will make everything new. Caterpillars go through a…
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The Gift of Her
Men, When you find the one who lets you lead, lead her towards the Lord. When you find the one who supports you, stand by her. When you find the one who finds refuge in the Lord, protect her. When you find the one who shows you her vulnerability, carry her. When you find the…
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The Gift of Waiting
Women, Wait for the one who loves the Lord more than you. Wait for the one who will never leave you confused, wondering where you stand. Wait for the one who will never abandon nor give up on you. Wait for the one who takes better care of you than his most prized possession. Wait…
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The Gift of a Rose: Learning We are Worthy of Love
“The rose is a rose from the time it is a seed to the time it dies. Within it, at all times, it contains its whole potential. It seems to constantly be in the process of change; yet at each state, at each moment, it is perfectly alright as it is.” Paulo Coelho When I…
