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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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Wednesday in the Word-Heavy Load

Dr. Edsel Bone shared in one of his sermons a story about a man that was doing some shopping in the grocery store and his small son was closely following him. The boy was carrying a large basket and the father was loading it with one item after another. He put in canned goods, sugar, flour, meat, and a variety of vegetables. A customer who was watching began to feel sorry for youngster, thinking his load was becoming to heavy for him. Walking up behind him she said quietly, "That's a big load for such a little chap like you to carry, isn't it? The boy turned to her as if surprised by her question. Then he smiles and said, "Oh, don't worry. my dad knows how much I can carry!"

 
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Contrary to what many of God's people think, our heavenly Father also knows our load limit and understands precisely how much each of us can endure. For every added load that seems to take us to our limit, our Heavenly Father has considered it's weight and has also offered Himself as our strength while under the load. Isn't it good to know that our Lord is alert to our individual needs and limits?

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I don't about you but every now and then I have to remind myself that our Lord knows exactly what can we carry!

Hugs and blessings, 
Cindy
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  1. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Yes and YES! A great picture story - I will wear this one today! And - share it on Facebook for a couple other dear sisters I know . . .
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  2. xinexJuly 24, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Wonderful message, Cina and a good reminder...Christine

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  3. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    What a beautiful reminder, my Friend. He knows, indeed. Hugs!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Yes it is Miss Cindy! In a very real way, Gods trust is what our burdens are all about. Although I must admit when the struggle is going on and the load is heavy I wish God didn't trust me so much. Then I am quickly reminded by him in 1 Corinthians that he will not allow me to be tested beyond what I can bear. He will provide a way for me to stand up under it all! With his unlimited power as my strength he believes I will not let him down. And he knows I will emerge stronger and more valuable than I have ever been. I know that there is something much bigger going on, something much more eternal....perhaps a contest over me between the devil and God himself. So I will carry my daily load faithfully and pledge my allegiance to God as I do it. Johnna D.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    What a great analogy of Jesus knowing how much we can carry. I really enjoyed this today Cindy. Thanks
    Connie Royals

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  6. AdrienneJuly 24, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    We've been promised that He won't give us more than we can bear! What a beautiful illustration of the father and the little boy. It's a great reminder - He knows how much I can carry! I needed this today, my friend.
    ~Adrienne~

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  7. Beverly @ My Sew Sweet StudioJuly 24, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    And I am so thankful that He is there to help me.
    Love all the new pictures on your side bar of your beautiful family and especially the one of you and your hubby.

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  8. Breathing In GraceJuly 24, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Very good comparison...great reminder of God's love and faithfulness. HOPE you have a great week!

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  9. SharlotteJuly 24, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Oh, Cindy, I love visiting you. This post was just what I needed. I do get so wrapped up in "things" and wonder how will I ever finish? But then I have to slow down and realize that indeed, God is in control.
    Have a blessed day!
    Sharlotte

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  10. Visits With MaryJuly 24, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I loved this message Cindy. A wonderful reminder that I think we all need. God Bless. BTW, finished the book and it was great. An easy read and only 156 pages.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Well I cannot figure out this google sign in but wanted to say that there has been days that I have actually said out loud to the Lord, "Please help me carry this load" because I cannot do it by myself. Then He reminds me that I am not doing it by myself, that He is making every step that I make too. Thanks for sharing this. I am saving this so I can read it again and again. Linda C

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  12. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJuly 30, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    what a great reminder! thanks for sharing!

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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