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Send us Fan MailScripture reminds us thru the Old Testament there are those who trusted Gods soveriengty and those who who didn't . Those who said Here I am Lord and those who  trusted themselves or false Gods .  

Send us Fan MailLeaning and completely relying on God when the world tells us otherwise Provers 3:5-6

Send us Fan MailWe can't let how others receive our kindness deter us from being kindGalatians 6:9

Send us Fan MailGod's purpose and plan for these Hebrew Midwives prevailed over the King and birthed the nation of IsraelExodus 1: 15-20

Send us Fan MailMalah,Noah,Hoglah,Milcah, and Tirzah asked for their fathers allotment of land and received it - Their remind us that we are all to inherit Gods promise and blessings Numbers 26:33Numbers 27 :1-11Joshua 17: 3-7

Send us Fan MailBezalel was the first to receive the Spirit to allow him wisdom as he created and built the tabernacle - How do we labor with the Spirit ?Exodus 31:3 

Send us Fan MailLife can put us on a rollercoaster - feeling blessed or burdened day to day - Remember that you are a child of God and His love is a constant Blessing Link to song :https://music.apple.com/us/album/im-so-blessed/1560439033?i=1560439053

Send us Fan MailThe earth is covered with water but only a small amount is drinkable - same with the Living Water John 14:6

Send us Fan MailJesus and the Spirit aren't just in the walls of the church . The Spirit meets us anywhere and everywhere  to quench our thirst John 4 : 1-26 -  Jesus meets the Samaritan Women at the well

Send us Fan MailHow do we fell spiritual thirst and dehydration? and the need for the Living water John7:38 

Send us Fan MailOur bodies are made to nee water for every essential function - without which we would perish - In the same way we need the Living Water ti sustain our eternal life John 4: 13-14

Send us Fan MailGod can uses the smallest of ways to remind us of his Great Love Luke 1: 37 If you get a chance - visit Rosies Sweet Tea & Jesus 

Send us Fan MailPausing allows us to also be guided towards God's purpose for us Proverbs 19:21 

Send us Fan MailTaking those moments practices patience and trust in the Spirit to be our guide Psalm 37:7

Send us Fan MailTaking the pause before acting allows us to move n align ment with the Spirit - Quick actions may not always be the wisest actionProverbs 13;16

Send us Fan MailToo often we quickly respond without truly aligning our hearts and the Spirit with our words Proverbs 18:7

Send us Fan MailAs much as Ive learned that God protects us form this world , I also understand that He protects me from myself 

Send us Fan MailWe are surrounded by many reminders Great and Small of Who God is and what he has done for us - as I was at the Illinois State Fair 

Send us Fan MailGod Sees us and has already made a way even when we can't see it

Send us Fan MailHe hears our prayers and always delivers - many times in a way that we never imagine - it may take time and patience - but He always delivers 

Send us Fan MailWe often Frame things Good or Bad when they happen - we need to remember that Life happens and challenges remind use to move Closer to Him 

Send us Fan MailTo believe is one thing , but to have the faith to step out of the boat during a storm is another

Send us Fan MailHe speaks to us in so many ways - thru the birds, other people, and of course thru scripture and the Spirit - but are we truly listening

Send us Fan MailWhat is the difference between seeing someone and truly knowing and understanding who they are - much like Martha and Mary 

Send us Fan MailWe are all given the ability to shoe and grow the fruit od the Spirit as well as our unique gifts , but are we always willing to do so Mark 10 :17-22

Send us Fan MailOver 6 most ago I started this journey with the hope of having just one listen ! And as per usual God delivers abundantly and exceedingly ! 

Send us Fan MailHow do you introduce yourself and what you do ? As we all are Children of God and have a ministry and a purpose 

Send us Fan MailHis Love endures in ways that we can see and in ways that are not visible Psalm 118:1

Send us Fan MailKnowing Scripture is a way the He speaks to us about who he is Isiah 55 :8-9 reminds us 

Send us Fan MailJames 1:17 reminds us that Every thing in our lives that we are given - not earned or we may even think nor deserved - is still a good and perfect gift form God

Send us Fan MailThis week we have looked at how we see Gods Character in others - most specifically thru Rahab,Naomi, and Lois - all grandmothers .As my grandmother comes upon the almost 20 year anniversary of her death, I am move by how she also touched mine and others lives in the same way 

Send us Fan MailPaul adds this detail into Timothy's story ( 2 Timothy 1:5)- letting us know that our faith and moving thru the Spirit does in fact establish others to have a profound relationship with God 

Send us Fan MailNaomi the "widow" was also the grandmother  and nanny to Obed. The songs and stories she must have shared as to who God is !!Ruth 4: 14-17, 18-22

Send us Fan MailWe know Rahab as the "prostitute" , but we know thru Scripture she is also a mother ( of Boaz) and grandmother ( of Obed) and even great great grandmother to King David Joshua 2:8-13

Send us Fan MailPart of our purpose may be to tell or show others who God is Deuteronomy 11 : 18-19

Send us Fan MailJust when we think we don't have capacity to love more or love another , our hearts and our Spirit make room for more1 Corinthians 13:13

Send us Fan MailNo matter where are are in life , we can find Hope and Light that overcomes all trials and afflictions which are fleeting and temporary 

Send us Fan MailNo matter what life brings me , all moments are for His Purpose and His path for me 

Send us Fan MailNo matter what we are experiencing , Gods promise to us remains the same .Deuteronomy 31: 6Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Send us Fan MailAs we walk with the Spirit , the Fruit must become what we are and not just what we feel - emotions are fleeting .. Hebrews 1:9 

Send us Fan MailSO grateful for the smallest moments which remind me of Gods reminders that He is with us always 

Send us Fan MailWe must make sure that our words and our hearts align with Gods purpose Psalm 19 : 14

Send us Fan MailTrusting on the need to know or need not to know basis of Gods omnipotence and soveriegntyProverbs 3:5-6 

Send us Fan MailAnd yes we gain strength in our times of need , we also gain strength thru the fruit of the Spirit thru ChristPhilippians 4;13

Send us Fan MailAs we evolve and life keeps " lifing" , Jesus is unchangeableHebrews 13;8

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Send us Fan MailIts not just the words we pray but the intention of our hearts 1 Thessalonians 5 :16-17Interview with Melissa B https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590153/episodes/18927148-episode-41-interview-with-melissa-blankestyn-her-walk-from-wearing-a-habit-to-her-now-daily-habit

Send us Fan MailAre we more worried about our retirement accounts than our investment in our eternal prosperity ?Luke 12 :13 - 21 

Send us Fan MailWith the tiniest bit of faith , the impossible is possible Matthew 13:31-32Matthew 17:20Mark 4 : 30-32Luke 13:18-19

Send us Fan MailJesus says that as we have been forgiven for our trespasses so are we to forgive those who trespass against us - not just once - but 70 x 7 times Matthew 18 : 21-35