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Hi Friends,
Hope you all have enjoyed the Christmas season and the beginning of this new year. 2012.
Wow! It seems to be time is flying by.
As I write this I expected to have accomplished so much
and even though this is only the third week of the year.
I cannot account for what the days are all about.
Recently I thought that the one way I can keep a journal is to keep my grocery receipts.
Living on a small budget, I like to look back and see if I made good choices.
My goodness! How did the same amount of income, generate so many presents at Christmas?
I still have a few to give away.
Getting out in this cold climate is difficult for me as I catch the cold.
Living in a warm climate for twenty-four years has made me a sunshine girl, who does not like the cold weather.
What did I buy? Many of the gifts I was able to give, were purchased
at a Pound Store (or dollar store)most items were £1 or 2 for £1.
I was truly blessed that all the ladies at my Christmas party for Mums (Moms) and
babies, enjoyed the homemade food, the simply gifts of hand cream and the photographs taken
of their precious babies, sitting on Santa’s knee.
None of them were frightened and only one cried due to teething.
I made some items I found in a second hand store, and have found how much I love doing crafts.
As a mother who raised her children in difficult times,
I am so grateful to have the time to knit, and make dolls clothes. I am knitting little blankets, for the babies
I hope to meet this year.
It truly is more blessed to give than to receive.
I did receive many gifts this year and lovely warm clothes Yeah!
I was also able to help feed people who would not have had a Christmas meal.
On Christmas Eve, I had a phone call asking if I would like a free turkey.
It was at least 16lbs in weight.
I was delighted and around nine p.m. a friend from church brought me the turkey.
Only instead of one there were two.
So I filled them with apples and sage bread stuffing and cooked one in my house.
The other turkey went home with my friend and he cooked it in his oven. Too big for mine.
The next morning, I went early to one of our church campuses and opened up the freezing kitchen.
Making hot drinks and toast for the worship team.
I was very pleased to meet a new lady who wanted to help serve.
She had brought yet another turkey for us to eat.
We worked well together and served about 150 people.
We served crossiants, with Bavarian ham and cheese, Baggets- filled and Danish pastries,
together with hot turkey and gravy
Several platters of apple pies, mince pie and fruit cake.
A busy but fulfilling morning.
The gift I received was yet another turkey.
Now you have to understand I could not afford to buy a turkey so to be blessed with four in total was amazing. ( I did have to cook that one too.)
I also had a friend come and cook dinner for me and some guests, so I got to rest and be a guest in my own home
How cool is that!
How great is Our Father who knows all the days of our life.
He is never short of provision, and loves to give us good things to eat, and to share His love.
The Good News is still the same as it was 2000 + years ago.
So when you think you don’t have any resource you need – simply stop and pray
He knows already, so if you will trust Him and put him first in your life, you will have
more blessing than you can imagine or think.
Not only is God our provider, he has made us to look like Him and He is LOVE.
Not worldly distorted love, but pure and Holy love. He does not accuse, but is righteous in all His ways
His son Jesus came and told about His kingdom.
He loves YOU so much he took on all your sins and died as a criminal on a cross.
He gave you authority in His name, Above all names, Jesus, – that every knee will bow-
and every person confess He is Lord of all creation.
I pray as you live daily, you will remind yourself of the many blessings you have.
He will never leave you or forsake you.
No Matter what circumstances you are in today, they are temporary.
The best choice this New Year is to find a Bible believing church and join His family.
It is free, it will cost you everything and you will find-
joy, peace, love, laughter and friends to help you on this journey of life.
Your Sister in Christ.