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{It's Been A Hot Minute Y'all}

  Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too.  Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway.  We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20.  We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
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Wednesday in the Word-For Such a Time as This



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Have you ever stopped for just a minute and honestly asked the question to yourself or to the Lord, "Why am I where I am at at this time of my life?"

Maybe you are working at a particular job that you never dreamed you would be at and you're not to happy with it.



Maybe you are raising your grandchildren and 5 years ago you would have never thought to see yourself in this position.

Maybe you have worked your whole life to build a retirement and in the midst of that retirement you find yourself loaded down with health issues.

Our list could go on and on and while only God truly knows the answers to our questions I think it would be safe to say; That our Lord is using our current situation to complete His purpose through us.

I didn't say that we necessarily like the situation nor that we understand the situation. Just simply that our Lord is using our situation to bring Himself glory and He finds that it is Good for us! (whatever the IT is)

Here is the thing that I have learned and I am still learning...I don't think we will EVER quit learning do you?

God's calling on our lives as Christians means that He has simply chose us for the task!

  Why Me?

Can I ask a question? WHY NOT US? 
Can I be honest with you and say that there has been times I have said, "Lord, really! Why me and why now? 
But...what makes me think that I am any different or better than anyone else to serve in the tasks that the Lord has placed me in?  

Here is the thing; The Lord doesn't need us to complete His purposes, yet He chooses to ask us to partner with Him! READ THAT AGAIN!

HE CHOOSES US! WOW! The calling at this time of our life whatever that may be is because above anyone else...HE CHOSE ME and HE CHOSE YOU!

 When I think that my Lord, the God that saved me by His grace and extended His mercy upon me SINGLED ME OUT and Pinpointed ME for a particular project that He wants me to team up with Him on...... IT BRINGS THINGS INTO A WHOLE NEW PERSPECTIVE! 

Thank Him...Praise Him....Worship Him....
He has our back! He loves us more than we can even begin to fathom with an everlasting love. No matter what our IT may be He chose us for such a time as this!


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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

 







 
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  1. DebbieAugust 27, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    So timely for me because I'm struggling and therefore studying fervently the grace of thinking eternally instead of temporally. I am not very "happy" about some of the events in our life right now, and I am trying so hard to keep God's perspective on it.

    Thank you for this post, and I love the graphic at the end.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 27, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Cindy, this is very timely for me right now. Thank you!
    Connie Royals

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  3. Breathing In GraceAugust 27, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    What an awesome perspective! Great way of looking at the "IT" He places in my life! Thank you, dear friend!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 27, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful post! So needed to hear this word as I'm struggling on so many fronts, but braving forward for that which I was created. Ultimately eternity . . . it's the day to day stuff that has be baffled.
    Blessings!
    Kathy

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  5. xinexAugust 27, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    I do believe God has a plan for all of us, Cindy. I know sometimes we go through difficult times (like now for us) but we always get through it because He guides us along. We just need to trust Him and I do....Christine

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  6. White Lace and PromisesAugust 27, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    I needed this today. Sometimes I ask, "Is it too late?" At 54, "Am I running out of time?" God has a plan and HIS purpose will be fulfilled. No, He doesn't need me, but I'm glad He chose me.

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  7. Visits With MaryAugust 27, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    Grown children, grown grandchildren....I have asked. "Now what?" I know without Christ in my life I would be struggling right now. Thanks for a great message.

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  8. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 27, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Beautiful post with lots of food for thought Cindy!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  9. DebbiedoosAugust 27, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    Thank you Cindy! We can all use these thoughts and blessings at any given time. I think I second guess and question things more often than I should. XO

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  10. AdrienneAugust 29, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    And maybe - like me - you are retired and can't do any of the things you always dreamed of doing because you are caring for an elderly parent who needs you. And that's why today's reminder is so sweet. Yes, I know that I'm where I am. For such a time as this!
    ~Adrienne~

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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