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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

Wednesday in the Word-Sisters in the Lord

. Someone gave this to me several years ago when I taught on the Friendships of Women. Praying that you will be touched and blessed.



To my sisters in the Lord....
There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what she did, not how unfair life is, or at who made you do it. She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection.  

Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mistake, take a closer look. A woman who has endured the most unusual life is someone of wisdom, someone who has been chosen by God to go through things that have made her stronger.

Think of all the great women in the Bible: Mary Magdalene, Ruth and Naomi, the woman with the issue of blood, and Esther, to name a few. Mary was prostitute, a very uneasy woman. But by the time Jesus was done with her, she was His closest follower. Esther was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man, but by the time God was done with her, she married one of the wealthiest men in the land.

Women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up. Before you wonder, "What's up with her?" ask yourself, "What's up with me?"

That woman could be my mother, sister, aunt, in-law, stepmother, niece, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, friend or co-worker. That woman could be ME!

Women are the carriers of life, not the channels of death. Let's build and encourage each other as did Ruth and Naomi. Encourage and love, forgive and forget, and trust that the woman that receives this act of love and kindness will be touched and blessed in some way.



Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Comments

  1. "Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle". HOPE you have an awesome day, my friend!

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  2. Just think how much better life would be if we as women took this heart.
    Connie Royals

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  3. Thank you for a message that I needed to be reminded of today...Love you my friend

    J.D.

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  4. A loving heart towards all who enter our circle of life will bring more blessings than we can count. Great message today Cindy, thank you!

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  5. Cindy xo this is so beautiful and too true. One of the best posts I have read. I really like Deb's comment as well.
    Much love to you ladies xo
    Wishing all the best day ever!
    Aim

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  6. This is a wonderful post and could not have come at a better time for me for a variety of reasons.

    I loved the part where you said, "Before you wonder what's up with HER, ask yourself, What's up with ME?

    Loved that so much. Such good advice.

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  7. Oh yes, Cindy! Such a wise word here! You have found that one thing that binds all the women of the Bible together - and hopefully we might count ourselves in their circles as we give ourselves more to God each day. Blessings!
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  8. One of my dear friends has been through a lot of change - not of her doing - and she is the most precious, wise woman! She spoke at a ladies' conference I attended a few years ago. Her theme was, 'In change, He remains'. I've taken that as my theme - to remember no matter how things change (and they WILL change!), He remains. Constant. Loving. True. Faithful. Thank you for sharing this with us, my friend.
    ~Adrienne~

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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