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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-Remember 9/11


One thing that 9/11 taught us is that tomorrow is not promised! 

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If only we could apply that line of thinking to other areas of our life. The truth from the 9/11 tragedy is some of us now realize that the nice cars, big homes, fancy clothes, big diamonds, lavish trips and more, are here today and gone tomorrow. Maybe we have come to understand, as the Apostle John came to understand, that serving God is much more important than honoring our own desires. “For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” (1 John 2:16-17)

We mourn for the families of that tragic day and pray for them. But may this tragic day be a reminder to us that our life on this earth is short. What are we doing with our today? If TODAY ends for you, where will you spend eternity?

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  1. xinexSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Good reminder, Cindy. I am one who is guilty of having too many material obsessions but I know it's all temporary, I do not forget my faith in God though, I am very grateful to Him for all His blessings....Christine

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  2. Heather{Our Life In a Click}September 11, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    So true Cindy!!! Thanks for the reminder!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Oh, Cindy, this is so true. I've been watching all of the memorials and tributes today and my heart is so saddened I just had to turn off the TV. Thank you for popping in to see me and I would love for us to be able to have tea together!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. Visits With MarySeptember 11, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Very important message Cindy. The only thing we take with us when we die is our service and obedieance to God. We should pack a suitcase every night with the things we did that day to bring Him glory.

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  5. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Amen Cindy! You said it so perfectly.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  6. AdrienneSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    How easy it is for us to forget that God has not promised that we would live forever! We get our priorities wrong and we focus on things that are not eternal if we don't keep our eyes on Him. Thank you for sharing this with us. May we never forget!
    ~Adrienne~

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  7. SharlotteSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Yes, very short indeed. This day will be forever in my memory and heart...such a tragedy.

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  8. Beverly @ My Sew Sweet StudioSeptember 15, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Great reminder on this day of tragedy for so many. I am so thankful for all my blessings and pray not to take them all for granted.

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  9. Breathing In GraceOctober 10, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Just stopping by to leave you some love...and a hug! ((((Cindy))))

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

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