Refresh Yourself

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 

Philippians 4:8

 

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It's going to be a great weekend.  Temperatures about ten degrees less than they have been; a pool party for a special little guy; and some extra time spent in the Word. 
Refreshing all the way.

 

Life is Full of Them!

 

I love this canvas print.....the colors are so pretty and the message is so true!

Have a joy-filled weekend!! 

 

 

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It's a Giveaway! A Pillow for Me and a Pillow for You

In December of 2010 I bought a pillow cover from Dayspring.com.  I blogged about it twice....Here......and Here.  Check out the links because these (with a flash) photos don't do this pillow justice.  It's really pretty and I've enjoyed having it in my home.  I was checking out the Dayspring.com after Christmas sale a couple weeks ago and guess what!?  They had this beautiful pillow cover on sale.  So I bought another one to share with one of you.  Remember it's a pillow COVER.  No pillow is included.  It's flat, which makes for easy shipping for me!

 

If you'd like a chance to win the pillow cover please leave a comment on this post before February 5th.  I'd love to know if you found any great after Christmas bargains.

If you'd like two extra chances to win this giveaway please visit the two links (at the top of this post) to my previous posts about this pillow.  Then come back and tell me in a second comment what dates in Dec 2010 they were posted.   That'll give you three chances to win!! 

I'll announce a winner on Monday morning (Feb. 6th).

There's no extra chances if you mention the giveaway on your blog...but thank you if you do!!

"In quietness and trust is your strength..."

Isaiah 30:15

New Pillow & Matchbox #6

Look at this great pillow I found at Dayspring.  I don't buy many new Christmas decorations anymore because I have more than enough....but I love this pillow!  I added it to my Christmas wish list, but maybe I'll just buy it for myself!  : )

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Matchbox #6

Shannon of Quilting in Pinks, Bull Dogs at my Side sent me the matchbox for today.  I love that it's pink! Inside is a bookmark with a little charm that says "JOY".  Thank you Shannon....I love the matchbox and the bookmark is already marking the spot!!! 

Note to Self (and others too)

I really enjoy visiting the Dayspring website. Of course you already know that if you visit here regularly!  Sometimes I find the cutest things ~ like these cards!!  Aren't they adorable?!  Yep, had to order these!

This is my Father’s world,

And to my listening ears

All nature sings,

And round me rings

The music of the spheres.

This is my Father’s world:

O let me ne’er forget

That though the wrong

Seems oft so strong,

God is the Ruler yet.

Maltbie D. Babcock

Wonderful, Wonderful You!

from ~ Heart to Heart with Holley ~ (In)courage 

Has Anyone Told You Lately
How Amazing You Are?

It's about time you heard it again.
I hear you saying, "Who me?"
I'm saying right back, "Yep, you.

You...
the one doing your thing,
making your difference,
being a glorious mess that God can use.

You...
getting back up when you fall down,
trying again when it doesn't work out,
doing the hard, the different,
taking those steps of faith.

You...
wonderfully made just like you are,
and on your way to becoming all He made you to be.

I see you squirming in that chair,
squinting a little at that screen and thinking,
"That's for others but I'm not so sure about me."

Believe it, receive it, it's true.
This is for YOU.

Fearfully & Wonderfully

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:14 NIV

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I love to visit the Dayspring website.  They have wonderful FREE ecards that you can send to your favorite people. You can shop (or just browse) in their online store. There are several other websites affiliated with them ~ like (In)courage and Meet Me In The Meadow and Heart To Heart With Holley.  You can subscribe to some of them and receive beautiful devotionals in your email. 

That's where the devotional down below came from. 

Carrying any heavy loads today? 
You should read it ~ it will lift you right up!

You're Carried by Love


I rest my head on the pillow without much rest in my heart.
To-do's swirl around in my mind.
Tasks fall heavy on my shoulders.
I silently pray, "Lord, give the grace for me to carry all of this."
It seems I hear a whisper in response, "Ask instead for the grace to let Me carry you."


I once saw a child carrying a rock too big, determined to take it home. Sweat beading, little feet laboring. Then Daddy came and swooped up His girl. Joy. Giggles. Grace.
She still held the rock but it no longer weighed her down because someone held her.


I fall asleep with a smile...thoughts as light as love.
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Even to your old age and gray hairs

I am he, I am he who will sustain you.

I have made you and I will carry you;

I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Isaiah 46:4 NIV

Note To Self

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He's all of this to you too!

Hope

Strength

Wisdom

Friend

Security

Guide

Joy

Help

Provider

Peace

Defender

Counselor

Life

What more could we possibly need!?

Happy Spring!

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