Hoping this finds my sister bloggers doing well on this windy Sunday afternoon. Yep, we've got a little wind howling around here and a tad cool but I am enjoying a lazy afternoon. My Sunday lunch crowd (my family) have left for the day so I am kicked back. Sunday menu today consisted of: Chicken and dressing Giblet gravy Italian green beans with ham Mac & Cheese Homemade chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache. Yep, they are little spoiled at Nana's house. I am not a huge fan of cakes with icing but it must have been good as one of the grands had two slices. These gals and I have been friends for more years than I remember and since we've all retired within a few months apart in retirement and age (dating back to 4th grade in school) we try to get together once every 4-6 weeks. We always do something extra for our birthdays but was a tad late celebrating mine this year together due to other appointments that was a must. We always have a gr...
Last Wednesday in our Wednesday in the Word I tossed out some pieces from the book Crazy Love. If you missed that post and want to read it you can find it here.
http://creationsbycindyphotography.blogspot.com/2012/08/wednesday-in-word_21.html
Today I would like to continue with a few pieces from the book called Crazy Love. Once again, this is not a judgmental post on anyone....Take my word for it...I am preaching to the CHOIR!
Do we offer God our leftovers?
God wants our best, deserves our best and demands our best. From the beginning of time He has made it clear that some offerings are acceptable to Him and others are not. Just ask Cain, upon whose offering God "did not look at with favor". (Gen 4:5)
It is so easy for us to fill ourselves up with other things then give God whatever we have left.
A mumbled three minute prayer at the end of the day, when we are already half asleep. Two crumpled-up dollar bills thrown in as an after-thought into the church's fund. FETCH GOD! Is basically what we are saying.....
Let's stop calling it "a busy schedule", or "bills", or "forgetfulness".
It is actually called evil! God is HOLY!
Oh may we all be more mindful of the Holiness of our Creator. May we all truly GIVE GOD OUR BEST!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
http://creationsbycindyphotography.blogspot.com/2012/08/wednesday-in-word_21.html
Do we offer God our leftovers?
God wants our best, deserves our best and demands our best. From the beginning of time He has made it clear that some offerings are acceptable to Him and others are not. Just ask Cain, upon whose offering God "did not look at with favor". (Gen 4:5)
It is so easy for us to fill ourselves up with other things then give God whatever we have left.
A mumbled three minute prayer at the end of the day, when we are already half asleep. Two crumpled-up dollar bills thrown in as an after-thought into the church's fund. FETCH GOD! Is basically what we are saying.....
Let's stop calling it "a busy schedule", or "bills", or "forgetfulness".
It is actually called evil! God is HOLY!
Oh may we all be more mindful of the Holiness of our Creator. May we all truly GIVE GOD OUR BEST!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I read "Crazy Love", too and made me stop and think...something I find I'm once again doing a lot of...could be dangerous!!! ;-) I see why the little sign I posted on FB goes along with your study!!!
ReplyDeleteI have read the book and it made me think! Now I just need to put my thinking into action! Thanks for the reminder Miss Cindy.
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love this thoughtful reminder, cindy--tfs:)
ReplyDeleteYou know how to "hit the nail". Great reminders to one who needs reminding. I think I said last week, I need to add "Crazy Love" to my must read list.
ReplyDeleteHey, Ms. Cindy...just wanted to let you know that I'm having a little linky on my blog tomorrow. You don't have to post about it on your blog, unless you want...but would love for you to link up!!! HOPE you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWonderful reminders! I need to read the book.
ReplyDeleteYour grands on the previous post are adorable!
Hugs,
Donna