The Art of Giving
Sometimes God called me to take a piece of jewelry off and give it away to an admiring heart. I’ve learned I really own nothing and I must hold all things loosely. I find great joy in the “art” of giving.
encouraging girls of all ages to take their places in the Kingdom
Sometimes God called me to take a piece of jewelry off and give it away to an admiring heart. I’ve learned I really own nothing and I must hold all things loosely. I find great joy in the “art” of giving.
It is not uncommon for Him to take a person and move them into a season that is different than they are possibly use to. This is part of our growing process.
Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly
The Lord had a season with me where He spoke to me very much through creation. He still does but in this season I went and delivered a message at a women’s addiction recovery home with an arsenal of poems all about birds.
There have been many times that I was afraid to move into an unknown area even when I felt it was the Lord doing the pushing.
We don’t choose the kind of rain that comes, How hard it falls or when it’s all done.
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness…(1 Thessalonians 2:4-5)
Today I turn 50 years old. Hard to believe really. When I started walking with Jesus, I was a scared little girl afraid to pray out loud or even speak in front of people.
Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him. (Job 13:15)
So let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us.
I have wondered often if my heart is truly bent to the Lord or merely to His work.