Want to know who Won?

Well it is a day early - but I have not had any responses for quite a while on the drawing. So I am thinking it would be okay to share the winners early.

Okay are you ready.... EVERYONE WON!

Will you please all e-mail your address to me at ljgolf823 @ comcast dot net.

Debrah and you have a choice between one of the babies or a surprise gift. In your e-mail include 3 of your hobbies and 3 colors you like, I'll pick something from that.

I won't always make everyone a winner for future giveaways, but I have plenty of these to give away and there was so little response, with great answers I want to bless you all.

So hurry with the addresses and I'll get these out as soon as I can. I have some flexibility with hair color or bag color so if you have a preference let me know and I will do what I can to match them up.

Dorthy - Just for the fun after I decided everyone would win I chose names to see who would come out - All three times your came up. God does provide, now go sign up. :)

Thank you ladies for following my blog. For my new friendship with you all. Now hurry up with the addresses.

Blessings,

Lynn

Joyful Gratifude Sharing - The attitude of your Life!

Hi and Happy Thanksgiving!

Have you ever played that game while you traveled somewhere? The one where you take the name of a city and change the words with similar meaning words. Example a city named Gladstone would be come Happy Rock. Well for what ever reason it is a game that was embedded in me. So when I was meditating on what Thanksgiving means and what it is really all about that popped out. To be happy is to be joyful. To be thankful is to be grateful or show gratitude and giving is sharing. Joyful Gratitude Sharing!

You see it is my wish that we don't get caught up in the rituals of gotta do this and gotta do that and should this and have to do that, to the point we loose focus. It is important to show our gratitude to God everyday, but if we set aside this day to give extra special reflection for our Thanks to the blessings that God has bestowed on us, then let us Joyfully Share our Gratitude.

I am immeasurably thankful for God's love, mercy, grace and wisdom. Without those gifts, none of the other requests or blessings could be possible. I am so thankful for my Husband, my Children and Grandchildren, my family, my home, my job, my friends (face 2 face & blog land). But without God's mercy and love, I would not be worthy of any of these blessings that He has given me. Now I can stand shameless for any transgressions I've ever done, and bask in the glory and shinning light of His mercy. I can stand tall and say I am the righteous of the Lord. I can laugh and joke with my loved ones today and make memories and build relationships, all because when God offered His son, & I received Him as Lord of my life. If you have never received Jesus as the Lord of your life here is a link that can answer questions you may have, and help you pray the sinners prayer.
How to Become a Christian.

I am thankful today in so many ways. Rachel Olson posted the other day about keeping a thankful journal. I haven't officially got one yet, but mentally everyday I make a mental list of what I'm thankful for.
Today is a special day. Take time to enjoy it. Take time to notice things to be thankful for. Then purpose in your heart to make the attitude of today, be your attitude for your life.

God Bless you all.
Lynn

Baby in the Bag - Giveway

I have a few of these handmade "Babies in a Bag" that I would like to give away. The dolls are about 5 inches long and each comes with a pillow, blanket, one or more extra outfits, and it's own bag to travel in. These were made by my Mom, I would help her and she would sell them at bazaars. I want to give 3 of these away.

Okay so here is the scoop. Leave a comment on why you would like to win one of these, then spread the news on your blog linking back here so others can stop by for the contest. You can enter until November 30th and I will post 3 winners on December 1st. That way if you want it for a Christmas gift, I should be able to get it to you in time.

Blessings,

Lynn

Regardless of the Election

I got this in an e-mail as predictions of what would happen during the election.


1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.
And . . . God approves this message!
ISN'T IT GREAT TO KNOW WHO IS REALLY IN CHARGE
AMEN!

Pretty much says it all. Remember to still pray for our leaders, whether or not they were your choice, maybe especially if they weren't. Pray for them!

Be Blessed,
Lynn

She's Crying Inside - and We Don't Know!

She curls up drawing her knees to her chest. The room is slowly growing dark. She shivers, her senses at their limit. Her mind is racing, what did she do, what did she say. Tears streaming down her face, she gasps in pain as she wipes her hair from her face.
Last time she said too much, this time she didn't speak up soon enough. How would she ever be able to get it right. If only she wasn't so dumb. If only she could get it right.
She'll work harder, no she can't tell anybody they don't understand, he just has had a hard life, he needs special love. It's her fault he got upset. He loves her so much she just needs to be better.

Wow, how did she get here. She never thought she'd be the one to let someone treat her this way. She doesn't feel worthy of anything any more. She gave up her friends long ago to prove her love. Her family members have heard too many "wolf cries" only to have her go back again. There is no where to turn even if she wanted to. He'd just find her anyway. Oh the baby should make us a happy family. He'll be so happy to have a son.

Oh no the baby is crying I've got to get to him first. No I didn't let the baby cry on purpose. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. It's okay sweetheart Mommy is here, mommy won't let anything happen to you. Not ever!

4 Million women a year are assaulted by their partners. In 1 of 4 cases women will also experience sexual abuse. Every 9 seconds in the United States a woman is assaulted and beaten.

No little girl decides they want to grow up to be abused. It is a process that happens little by little. First it is trying to prove that they love the other, then it is excusing a blow up that results in yelling. Then the yelling turns in to name calling and belittling. Then one day it's a shove, a push, a slap a fist. Most cases are not reported, they are ashamed or scared. Some cases are reported only when it is too late for fatal. And don't discount verbal abuse as not being as bad as physical - words can hurt.

God created the universe with His words. We can tear down our world, or others with our words. Please pray for the abused women (and Men) and children among us. They are all around us and are often unnoticed. They put on their best game face and we never know.

Jesus came to heal the broken hearted. Pray the hurting don't hurt others. Pray they get the help they need to break the cycle of abuse. Pray they come to Jesus and feel his Love.

Be Blessed!
Lynn

As the Crow Flies

Do you ever look back on a day a year or your life and realize there might have been a much easier route to take?
Well I do all the time. I think about the how silly walking through the desert for 40 years for an eleven day journey sounds and then God says "How old are you Lynn"?
God gave us His Son, His, Word and the Holy Spirit, and somehow we still have trouble finding our way at times. It's like being the mouse in a maze. Trial and error to the right door.
As the crow flies, implies a straight line to a destination. If you look at a maze from above it makes it much more clear on which way we should go.
That is partly why God wants us to lift ourselves above the storms of this world, so we can see more clearly the path that He would have us take.

Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

If we could always remember to take Gods path it would be even better than how the crow flies. :)

Blessings,
Lynn