Change is in the Air, We can smell it when we go outdoors in early September.
That's what happened to me, earlier. I stepped outside on the deck; the wind was blowing. The season is changing, I thought. This led me to think about the Seasons God has provided for us.
There are four of them each year.
Winter Is a time to hibernate, that is, stay indoors, as much as possible! Okay, let me rephrase that... a time to get out and about when we can. A time of cold and blowy outdoors, and warm and toasty indoors.
Spring comes along, a season of new life and rebirth. We get to fancy up our gardens and yards, and greet people with a smile. The sun gets warmer, and so do we!
Then comes the hot hot days of Summer. Relatives visiting, family events, days sitting in the garden reading a book. At least, that's what it's supposed to be (depending on how many relatives come to visit!)
We are now approaching Autumn. Some say it is the "winding down of the year" season. I call it the "reap the benefits of a hard year of work" season.
Reflect on what you have accomplished in the past year. From September 2007 to June 2008.
Plan on what you will do during the upcoming year.
Reading from "The Living Bible"
1 Peter 4:10 God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God's many kind of blessings. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies, so that God will be glorified through Jesus Christ -- to Him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 4:7 "However, Christ has given each of us special abilities -- whatever He wants us to have out of His rich store-house of gifts".
Take a piece of paper, and write down at least one thing you think you are good at doing. If anything else comes to mind, write that down too. These are your God-given gifts; your talents, what you are called to share with others.
Romans 12:6 God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well.
and, 7: If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well.
and, 13: When God's children are in need, you be the one to help them out.
In fact, that whole section talks about helping others. Verse 16 says: Work happily together.
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From Bountiful Blessings for Busy Women
Moments. written by Jack Kornfield, A Path with Heart
The things that matter most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are the moments when we touch one another, when we are there in the most attentive or caring way.
Mother Teresa put it like this: "In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love."
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Use what talent you possess: The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best. --Henry van ****
2 Corinthians 8:7 NIV
You are rich in everything -- in faith, in speaking, in knowledge, in truly wanting to help, and in the love you learned from us. In the same way, be strong also in the grace of giving.
Helen Keller says: "I long to accomplish a great and noble task but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble.
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What does all of the above mean?
Our Ladies Group in our Church is down to five. We (they) are in need of some positive, upbeat words to get them "rejuvenated". i.e. they need a PUSH.
I'll be busy over the next few days; actually, most of the week - with church and family activities.
Everything "Red Hat" other than the Twins Program and related birthday cards, has been put on hold.
