Faith Talk Friday: You Are Loved

It's on my heart to remind you that you are so loved. You really are. Despite what you've done, or what you haven't done. Despite the fact that you feel you may never have your parents acceptance of you. Regardless of your stuff ups and your failures. Even though you may have just yelled at the kids again, disrespected your husband, angered your boss. In spite of your fear and doubt.

Even if you've stopped following His path for you.

 

His love for you never ends. Ever.

He is quick to forgive and abounding in compassionate love. He is ready to equip us and help us live lives that better honour Him. There is nothing in this world that can ever separate you from His love. And there's nothing that He withheld to show His love to you.

 

I wonder if we would take a few minutes each day to silence that voice in our heads that tells us we are unworthy, unlovable. To rid our minds of those lies. To soak into our thinking the truth. The never-changing truth.

 

We are loved and His love for us is perfect!

 

Would we become more effective? A little bit freer? More confident?

 

More secure in knowing that we are really truly loved and that His love pursues us. You are loved. I am loved. We are so beautiful to Him. God's Word is full of truth that we need to read to remodel our warped thinking of ourselves, our situations, our fears, our everything.

 

His Word is life and eternal hope, and at the very core of His Word is His beautiful,

time-less,  grace-filled message: He loves us. He loves you.

 

 

 

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Family Friendly Wednesday: Lovely Poetry

We have a beautiful friend (with her beautiful daughter) visiting with us this week, so I am hoping to be computer free as much as possible so we can make the most of our time together! So, today's post is just a couple of sweet little poems I found, that I hope you enjoy!

 

"The Home I Love"       

Some homes are quiet, polished, neat
But one I know is far more sweet
Where tiny smudges on the wall
Tell of fingers dear and small.
Where toys are sometimes strewn about
And doors are banging in and out.
Where little children play and sing,
And laughter's often heard to ring...
The home I love is filled with noise
Of happy little girls and boys!    

Author: Kay Hoffman

 

 

 

"Family"

There's a special kind of closeness
that only families know,
That begins with childhood trust
and deepens as you grow.

There's a special kind of happiness
in sharing little things,
The laughter, smiles, and quiet talks
that daily living brings.

There's a special kind of comfort
in knowing your family's there,
To back you up, to cheer you up
to understand and care.

Of all the treasures life may bring,
your family means the most,
And whether near or far apart,
That love will hold you close

Author: Glenda Campbell

 

 

I hope you're all having a beautiful week!

Be Inspired Monday: A Brilliant Read

So, I've just started this book that I can't put down. You know those ones? Where you want to read it instead of making dinner, or feeding the dogs, or hanging out the washing, or replying to emails, or ... sleeping?! Yep, I was up late again last night, snuggled in deeply to my bed enjoying this brilliant life story. I haven't really payed for it today like I thought I would though, I think sometimes I tell myself that because it's 'doing me good' in my heart and mind, then what's a bit of sleep deprivation?!

 

I heard of this book when I went to Hillsong conference, and it's written by Christine Caine.

 

 

If you've ever heard her speak, you will know that she is a fire dart; speaking truth, pouring out her own life experiences so honestly, then powerfully telling of how God has turned her life full circle. She glorifies Him above all else and spurs us on to do the same. This book is exactly like that.

 

Stop.

 

Yes, it will convict you. It's not all sweet apple pie and roses. It's blunt and to the point but filled with oh so much hope! It's brimming with hope! I'm about half way through and I'm already planning on staying up late to finish this treasure. Do you find yourself excitedly 'planning' in late reading nights too? They're the best! Although I haven't read it all through yet, I know that with this book there will be given hope, but there will also be given something that every female heart longs for.

 

Freedom.

 

The name of the book?

"Undaunted"

 

 

 

 



Christine is also the author and founder of the A21 Campaign, 'Abolishing Injustice in the 21st Century', where she and her team put hands and feet to their faith and make a difference in the lives of so many who are treated unjustly.

 

If you haven't read this book, see if you can grab a copy from someone to borrow, or check out the local library ,or your church library, or you could buy yourself a copy. One thing I know is that I've already thought of a few people in my life who would get so much hope out of reading this too, so I might just buy them a copy (as they won't be borrowing my kindle!). It's that kind of book, one that you want to pass on, so that's why I'm sharing it here with you!

 

Well, all that said I think I'll go and put the washing on the line ... nah! Who am I kidding? I'm going to go read ...

 

What have been some of those 'can't put down' books you've read?!