You’ve decided to be a voice that refuses to be silenced. Sometimes you will see the impact you have. Other times you may never know. But you’re right that there must be voices for the truth.”
From the Civil War era, historical fiction novel, Looking to the Future, by Ginny Dye
Note: Even though I took this quote from a fictitious character, I found it inspiring and encouraging. I hope you will, too. The characters in the book are fighting for the rights of newly freed slaves during Reconstruction.
In His Love, Cindy
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“But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully.” 1 Peter 3:15 AMPC (emphasis mine)
In His Love, Cindy
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“Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives,when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty … should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3: 1-4 NIV (emphasis mine) Read full chapter
My thoughts: I have known women whose husbands were not believers. I have seen their heartbreak. Clearly, submission is not a call to endure abuse. I believe that the intention of these verses is to give guidance and hope to a wife who is praying for her husband to be saved.
In His Love, Cindy
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“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.For, “In just a little while, he who is coming will come and will not delay.” Hebrews 10:36-37 NIV (emphasis mine)
In His Love, Cindy
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I want to share two blessings that I could have easily overlooked and taken for granted.
As I write, I never tire of watching the sparrows play outside my window. It’s a special blessing because they remind me of what Jesus said.
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:29-31 NIV)
Below is a video I took from my desk. These birds bathe almost every day and I never get tired of watching them.
2. I’m also blessed to live at the top of a hill which gives me a magnificent view of the sunrise from my front porch and the sunset from my side porch.
Sunrise!
Sunset!
Of course, I could list a million more blessings. But maybe these two will serve to get you started on counting your own blessings.
“Yes, I will bless the Lord and not forget the glorious things he does for me.” Psalm 102:2 TLB
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV
Count Your Blessings was especially popular in the United Kingdom during the 1904-1905 Welsh Revival, the largest Christian revival in Wales during the 20th century. It is reported that this song was sung at every service!
In addition to the upbeat, simple tune that people have found easy to remember, its message has been uplifting people for generations.
“Like a beam of sunlight,” wrote J.H. Hall, Oatman’s biographer, in “Biography of Gospel Song and Hymn Writers, “(’Count Your Blessings’) has brightened up the dark places of the earth.”
May your spirits be lifted as you count your many blessings!
In His Love, Cindy
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“If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him.But he must ask [for wisdom] in faith, without doubting [God’s willingness to help], for the one who doubts is like a billowing surge of the sea that is blown about and tossed by the wind.” James 1:5-6 AMP (emphasis mine)
In His Love, Cindy
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“For a day in Your courtyards is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God Than live in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.Lord of armies, Blessed is the person who trusts in You!” Psalm 84:10-12 NASB
In His Love, Cindy
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“Remember, my identity is in Christ. I am not defined by what I write. I am not defined by the praise or criticism or sales of my book or the number of hits on my blog. My identity is in Christ, who loves me with an everlasting love, who made me, who put the urge to write in me, and who helped me get it out. I look at him and find myself. Now go in peace, to write and serve the Lord.”
Andrew Le Peau, from his book Write Better
In His Love, Cindy
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“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4 NIV
A mother bird will spread her wings over her babies to protect them from storms and predators. She will allow herself to be wounded to protect them. She keeps them warm and sheltered, and the baby birds feel safe in her embrace. Such is God’s fierce love for humanity. From Jeremiah Study Bible Notes
In His Love, Cindy
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In the early days of the Church, the seven sons of Sceva were trying to cast out demons “in the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches.” The demon answered, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?” And the demon overpowered them. (Acts 19:14-16)
An obedient servant like Paul was not only known in heaven, but he was also known (and feared) in hell! On the other hand, in the presence of seven brothers mimicking the latest thing in search of personal power or attention for themselves, the demon had no fear. From Seeking Divine Perspective, Defeating the Demons.
In His Love, Cindy
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