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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

Wednesday in the Word (HOPE)

Hope is a wonderful thing....One little nibble will keep a man fishing all day.


Have you noticed that when we know there is hope no matter what our situation is that we can go just a little bit farther? That we can keep on just tossing that pole out in the water hoping for another bite?

I've noticed with family and friends and for myself that when there seems to be just a little ray of hope with the situation at hand that we tend to push harder, pray harder, and love harder.

The mama that is in need of clothing for her children finds out there is a church clothing ministry right around the block and her prayers has been answered with Hope and Love. Her 4 children are given enough clothes, shoes, underclothing and more to start school.

The man that has lost his job and searching for something, anything, to feed his children: Prays and Hopes and through the love of another finds a job within 20 miles of his home. Not much money but enough to keep his bills paid and food on the table. And he praises God! And he Hopes that God will open more doors.

The teenager that has secretly decided to have an abortion: She feels HOPELESS. She feels NO ONE LOVES her. She feels she can't even Pray! She rides by a small building in her community called First Coast Women's Services. An Alternative to abortion. She pulls in the parking lot...debating on whether to go in. She HOPES! She goes in building and when she leaves she has HOPE! HOPE that God will carry through this time of her life. She keeps her baby. She found her HOPE through Christ and loves being a Mommy.

The older lady that found out she has breast cancer but feels there is no hope for her because of her age. She prays and seeks God for answers to her treatment. She places her hope in God and God alone. She chooses the route she will take and places her trust totally in God for the ride of her journey. She is 90 years old now! Her Hope was in Christ and He has carried her through.

Oh when we have Hope...just a ray of hope...no matter what our circumstances are....we can keep on fishing!


Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Comments

  1. Love, love, love this, my precious friend!!! Wonder why? If you've read Jeremiah 29:11 today, you'll see that I feel God is speaking to me about HOPE this week....obviously!!! ;-) Love you bunches!!!

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  2. Well, you knocked my socks off today with this one! TOUCHED!
    Selena Guest

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  3. Uplifting and touching post today on Hope Cindy.
    Connie Royals

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  4. A what a beautiful post, Cindy. That is a virue I never run out of. As long as there is life, there is hope...Christine

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  5. Hope...what a great lesson today. Without hope I would be lost. My hope in what the Lord can do in my life keeps me going. Thanks for sharing "hope" with us.

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  6. Hi Cindy! Great post about hope! I always think in songs - my hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  7. Great analogy of fishing with hope! Paints a nice picture! I like your teachings!

    Katherine

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  8. I agree that hope and love can carry us a long way. Your post is beautiful...thank you!

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  9. I know this isn't a recent post, but it's just what I needed today! Thanks friend!

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