Quote to ponder

"Now the great thing is this: we are consecrated and dedicated to God in order that we may thereafter think, speak, meditate, and do, nothing except to his glory. For a sacred thing may not be applied to profane uses without marked injury to him." - John Calvin
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Quote

"Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.", Benjamin Franklin

My Quote of the Day

"The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.", Benjamin Franklin

Monday Motto: TRUST

Sometimes trust is hard for people.

 

I know it was hard for me. I grew up believing it is best to candy coat your thoughts and emotions  for people because it was received better that way.

This made it very difficult for me when I met Christ who asked of me to "cast all my care upon Him." How could I do that when I had been living a life that was a bit of a fairy tale.  I lived in denial more than reality. I had become so fearful to be honest because I had been hurt when I was.  So learning to trust that I could be honest with this God who loves me has been an interesting journey. I discovered more about who I am and who He is as I slowly began to speak truthfully to myself and to Him about my situations, hurts and needs. The healing is amazing. Its like coming alive --when you didn't know you were dead.

 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding.

 

My understanding was : If I am truthful, people will hurt me.

 

His understanding for me was: If you are truthful ...LIFE BECOME LIGHTER BECAUSE I CARRY THE LOAD.

 

Have a blessed Monday

 

F and L'er

Starla

Romans 12:10 (Devotional)

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love . . . -Romans 12:10

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