The Gift in Return

One day I had given a small amount of money to some one who was in need, not expecting anything in return. Soon after I was amazed at the unbelievable gift I received.   Was this the result of the small donation Id made a few weeks back?  With God you never know when or where he will bless us but he does. He loves his children as we love ours. God is always full of surprises. We sometimes get discouraged waiting for an unanswered prayer, I do, I guess that just human nature. If your in need keep your hearts open and bring out that tiny mustard seed if you have to, and be patient.  I know that's easier said than done but God will pour his love and blessings upon you, he will meet our needs, give us the desires of our hearts and then some.  Remember he died for us, for our sins, sickness, and best of all, if we believe in him we will have everlasting life. He is always with us. God is an awesome God!!!  I have learned when I have given out of love and help others, that in itself is my reward.

Philippians 4:19  But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches and glory by Christ Jesus.

Did I Miss His Call?

This week our phone has been out.  We have cell phones but like most people our home phone is the number most every one calls.  I had wondered during the outage how many people had tried  to call.  I was also curious as to who called and what they might have wanted to say?  Did I miss anyone important?

I said all that to say, do you wonder if you have missed an important call from the Father. If we listen to God and wait for him he will give us the desires of our heart and it will be in Gods timing, not ours.  Many obstacles will try and stand in the way to prevent or even steal ones blessing.

Therefore look to God for your dreams, you never know when they may come to pass.   I was reminded that sometimes when things look there worst, the closer your blessings are, So don't give up.

CHANGE'S

Sometimes things can change in the blink of an eye.  When your life feels so right and you have around the ones you love, your family, its hard to imagine life any other way.  Time is precious with the ones you love!  Make every moment count and love them with all your heart.   Don't take the life for granted, your family and God is the most important thing on this earth.

Call someone you love today and tell them just how special they are.

The Angel

This is about an incredible time in me life. I was 18 yrs old , and pregnant. I was very grateful to God for the baby that was growing inside me, he was a miracle. The doctors had already told me I could not have a child and if I ever got pregnant I would not carry him full term. Now, five months pregnant I was a very happy person to say the least. Jesus had answered my hearts desire to be a mother. Things were smooth sailing the 1st few months, my faith was soaring, little did I know just how far that my faith would have to take me.

One evening I was taking my evening bath and I noticed the water was turning very red. As I stood up and realized it was blood. I said No! No this is not happening. My husband started calling Doctor, Hospital, & parents, I quickly thought "JESUS"! For some reason at first I did not really pray much, I just began to sing to the Lord, I was unusually calm for some one severely hemorrhaging. As my family franticly got me to the hospital and the doctors arrived and started the usual IVs and blood transfusions. A bit later I heard the doctors telling my husband and parents I would probably lose the baby.

I held my Bible close to my heart and quietly prayed to my Jesus and this is what I said; I love you dear Jesus. Thank you for giving me this child. Thank you that in your word it says if you have the faith of a tiny mustard seed, I do have faith and I know you will not let my baby die. Thank you, I love you.

I was now put on bed rest. These episodes occurred quite frequently each time my God and bible went with me, [to the hospital] and faithfully I prayed my little prayer as the doctor gave my parents his usual grim view of me and my baby boys fate.

Now having made it into my 7th month I continued to grow weaker. The doctors now informed my family that my child now had a chance of surviving but me, not so good. Now my baby had better odds at survival than me. I heard them in the hall and suddenly just screamed NO!!! I told them all to stop saying that. I raised my bible off my chest and said GOD says I will live and I did not try for all these yrs to have this baby for one of us to just up and die. I serve a big God and there are lots of people praying for me. I know he wont let me down. I think I scared them when I did this because it was kinda like Lazareth rising from the dead. After that they stopped telling my family we were at deaths door.

I recovered some what from this episode and in very poor condition. That night as I lay in my bed asking for God to keep me and my baby safe as he always did an angel appeared...
It was a brilliant site. I was so amazed at the white haze that surrounded him he was no small angel he must have been 8 feet tall and he spoke to me in a soft voice . He said everything will be OK , God is taking care of you. The peace that had been within my heart became even greater. How sweet that God would send me an angel right before I was to give birth to the greatest gift in a womans life - her child.

My son was born 1 or 2 months early and we lived. Just like God promised. We made it. After my son God blessed me with 2 girls. Now I have 3 lovely children and 5 healthy grandchildren. I am so, so, blessed. See what our Father in heaven can do. He is amazing, Hes awesome, any thing is possible with God! Have a little faith, yes even the size of a mustard seed we can move mountains. To this day I will never forget the angel Jesus sent especially for me.

On a personal note;
Thank you Jesus for all my children, I have to say again - I am truly blessed and I have the best family on earth. And a special thanks to Wayne and Carolyn who sat at my bedside and prayed and for staying at my sons side till he was safely transfered to Texas Children's Hospital. My son carries the name Gary Wayne because of all the prayers and a very,very special family member, his sweet Uncle Wayne. May God Bless you both for all you have given. Thank you

So Blessed am I

Have you ever had someone so close to you it seemed as if they new if you were ok or not and knew exactly what to say or do? I am just that lucky. This person is so caring and always extends a kind word, a helping hand, a prayer when needed or just an I love you. They can be reached 24/7 and although they have their own life they have been kind enough to always include me too. How blessed am I that some one cares for me so? They have given me self esteem when I needed it most. They stuck by me through thick and thin. They accept me for just who I am. If they only knew how blessed I am.

This person is kind and gentle always tending to others than them selfs. Suppers on the table, baby's nice and clean, clothes are ironed and all hung up. Cookies baked for meeting, Oh my, Have I called Mom today? Has we visited with the family this week? Has everyone got their turn with the baby? Did I get my worship songs just right for church tonight? She's all that and much more !!! She is very special, and a blessing to anyone who crosses her path, she is madly in love with Jesus thats what makes her who she is. In her busy schedule the bible is not forgotten, the prayers are always prayed, and Jesus is always praised.

I want to make sure this person knows her worth and how I see her walking in Christ every day! I want to thank you for all you've done for myself and others. For the sweetness you have brought and what you have given has made our corner of the world a brighter place. Thanks for being an example for others in following God and faithfully serving him. I believe for this you have a brighter spirit, a sweetness and grace about you. Know with your loving spirit you have a gift for drawing people in and wanting to meet Christ because they see what God has done for you, they want it to. You are a beautiful and unique person. and the love of Jesus beams from those pretty eyes you have. Please don't forget you! You are the sunshine of my life. Thank you & Be Blessed. Happy Birthday T.