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{It's A New Beginning Y'all}

  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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Red Lights And Stop Signs!

There isn't anything any worse at times than to be running late, in a hurry and you get STOPPED by a red light. Or, we are just about to make it on time but here we drive up to that STOP SIGN.  URR!  I don't know about you but I need some Stop Signs and Red Lights in my day at times. If I am not working outside the home I am working inside the home and just need a break from doing things...Regardless of whether I am answering the phone on my job or sitting for hours at my sewing machine. We all are busy people! I don't know anyone that isn't busy! Our busy schedules need to interrupted with a little leisure or time of reflection. 


Sometimes we just merely need to STOP and breathe! 


Take a minute out for yourself and away from the busyness of life....




There are two ways of making it through our busy life. One way is to STOP thinking....the 2nd one is to STOP and think! Many of us live the first way! We tend to fill every hour with activity. 

Let us Stop and think about what is important in our life and if being so busy being busy is really necessary. Look at the interruptions in your life as maybe the Lord nudging at you to STOP and rest in Him a moment. Or to STOP and reflect on His goodness. 
STOP, and enjoy a cup of tea or cup of coffee and say, "This is the day the Lord has made; lets be glad and rejoice in it". Psalm 118:24
 

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Thanks for the reminder that I need to slow down...and just meditate on God's goodness in my life. Nita B

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  2. Savannah GrannyJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Beautiful Post. Thank you, Blessings, Ginger

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  3. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    I have the distinct pleasure and blessing of going to our son and DIL's house 3 mornings a week to dress our 4 year-old granddaughter and take her to preschool. Most mornings I say, "This is the day..." to her, as one more way to teach her early to be grateful and thankful and aware of our many blessings. Thank you for this nice post. ~Zuni

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}January 30, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    As I was reading this, I stopped and took a deep breath! Thanks for the reminder, Cindy!!!

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  5. Breathing In GraceJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Oh, what great food for thought...I do need to take the time to "STOP"....and let HIM speak to me!!! Thanks for the sweet reminder, Ms. Cindy!! HOPE you have blessed day!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Talk about getting stopped at red lights....We really should be grateful for the interruptions we have in life at times. They may very well be a God interruption! And yes, I needed a reminder to slow down a bit! Thanks Miss Cindy. Kasey

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  7. A Hint of HomeJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    To your Bible verse I say, "Amen and Amen".
    This the day which the Lord made and we should try to make the best of it we can.
    Thanks for the reminder and for visiting my blog.
    It's nice to meet you!

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  8. BethJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Cindy, I love your pink rose tea cups! They look so lovely in a stack. Even better, the photos of your beautiful daughters and grandchildren. You truly are a blessed woman. You also have great looking sons, or son-in-laws. I get it about your post. Stop and think. Life can change in an instant. We need to get right with God. We had a wonderful crusade at our church the past five nights, and over 200 people came forward to accept Christ. The crusade was by the Power Team.
    Hugs, Beth

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  9. DonnaJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Wonderful post! We do need to be reminded to stop every once in a while and savor the moments!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Hi Cindy! Very good words and a blessing.
    Thanks for poping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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