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2026-09-01 06:59:53 -

SEPTEMBER THEME — LOVE THAT GROWS:
Growing Together in Love, Wisdom and Grace

WEEK 1
GROWING IN UNDERSTANDING
Learning to See Your Spouse Through the Eyes of Love

SEPTEMBER DAY 1 - Morning

Reflection
UNDERSTANDING BEFORE JUDGING

Good Morning!
One of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse is the gift of being understood.
Sometimes we are quick to judge because we see the behaviour but don't know the story behind it.
Your husband may come home unusually quiet.
Your wife may seem distant.
One of you may become impatient over something that normally wouldn't matter.
The easy response is:
"What's wrong with you?"
But love asks a better question:
"What is happening with you?"
There is a difference.
Perhaps your spouse had a difficult day at work.
Perhaps something happened that they haven't found the courage to discuss.
Perhaps they are simply tired.
Understanding doesn't mean agreeing with everything your spouse does.
It means taking time to understand the person before passing judgment on the behaviour.
Imagine a husband returning home from work in Accra after battling traffic for hours, frustrated and exhausted. His wife notices his silence and immediately assumes, "He's angry with me."
But instead of reacting, she asks:
"Honey, you've been quiet. Is everything okay?"
That simple question may open a door that criticism would have closed.

God's Word
"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."
— James 1:19

Today's Love Action
Before making an assumption about your spouse today, ask one gentle question and listen carefully to the answer.

Let's Talk
Do I usually try to understand my spouse before I react to their behaviour?

Prayer
Heavenly Father, teach us to listen with patience and understand with compassion. Help us not to judge quickly or assume the worst about one another. Give us hearts that are willing to listen before speaking and understand before reacting. In Jesus' name, Amen.

From The Counselor's Chair
Many marital conflicts grow because couples respond to assumptions instead of information.
Before you conclude, ask.
Before you react, listen.
Before you judge, understand.

Marriage Nugget
"Understanding often begins with one simple decision: listen before you judge."

Remember
In marriage, it is not about winning the argument; it is about winning each other's hearts.

SEPTEMBER THEME — LOVE THAT GROWS: Growing Together in Love, Wisdom and Grace WEEK 1 GROWING IN UNDERSTANDING Learning to See Your Spouse Through the Eyes of Love SEPTEMBER DAY 1 - Morning 🌅 Reflection UNDERSTANDING BEFORE JUDGING Good Morning! One of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse is the gift of being understood. Sometimes we are quick to judge because we see the behaviour but don't know the story behind it. Your husband may come home unusually quiet. Your wife may seem distant. One of you may become impatient over something that normally wouldn't matter. The easy response is: "What's wrong with you?" But love asks a better question: "What is happening with you?" There is a difference. Perhaps your spouse had a difficult day at work. Perhaps something happened that they haven't found the courage to discuss. Perhaps they are simply tired. Understanding doesn't mean agreeing with everything your spouse does. It means taking time to understand the person before passing judgment on the behaviour. Imagine a husband returning home from work in Accra after battling traffic for hours, frustrated and exhausted. His wife notices his silence and immediately assumes, "He's angry with me." But instead of reacting, she asks: "Honey, you've been quiet. Is everything okay?" That simple question may open a door that criticism would have closed. 📖 God's Word "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." — James 1:19 ❤️ Today's Love Action Before making an assumption about your spouse today, ask one gentle question and listen carefully to the answer. 💬 Let's Talk Do I usually try to understand my spouse before I react to their behaviour? 🙏 Prayer Heavenly Father, teach us to listen with patience and understand with compassion. Help us not to judge quickly or assume the worst about one another. Give us hearts that are willing to listen before speaking and understand before reacting. In Jesus' name, Amen. 🌿 From The Counselor's Chair Many marital conflicts grow because couples respond to assumptions instead of information. Before you conclude, ask. Before you react, listen. Before you judge, understand. 💎 Marriage Nugget "Understanding often begins with one simple decision: listen before you judge." Remember In marriage, it is not about winning the argument; it is about winning each other's hearts.

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2026-08-31 11:00:00 -

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(PROVERBS 31)

1. The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him:

2. What, my son?
And what, son of my womb?
And what, son of my vows?

3. Do not give your strength to women,
Nor your ways to that which destroys kings.

4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Nor for princes intoxicating drink;

5. Lest they drink and forget the law,
And pervert the justice of all the afflicted.

6. Give strong drink to him who is perishing,
And wine to those who are bitter of heart.

7. Let him drink and forget his poverty,
And remember his misery no more.

8. Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die.

9. Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.

10. Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies.

11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.

12. She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.

13. She seeks wool and flax,
And willingly works with her hands.

14. She is like the merchant ships,
She brings her food from afar.

15. She also rises while it is yet night,
And provides food for her household,
And a portion for her maidservants.

16. She considers a field and buys it;
From her profits she plants a vineyard.

17. She girds herself with strength,
And strengthens her arms.

18. She perceives that her merchandise is good,
And her lamp does not go out by night.

19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hand holds the spindle.

20. She extends her hand to the poor,
Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.

21. She is not afraid of snow for her household,
For all her household is clothed with scarlet.

22. She makes tapestry for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

23. Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.

24. She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies sashes for the merchants.

25. Strength and honor are her clothing;
She shall rejoice in time to come.

26. She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.

27. She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.

28. Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her:

29“Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all.”

30. Charm is
deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who
fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

31. Give her of the fruit of her hands,
And let her own works praise her in the gates.

PROVERB OF THE DAY (PROVERBS 31) 1. The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him: 2. What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son of my vows? 3. Do not give your strength to women, Nor your ways to that which destroys kings. 4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Nor for princes intoxicating drink; 5. Lest they drink and forget the law, And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. 6. Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those who are bitter of heart. 7. Let him drink and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more. 8. Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. 9. Open your mouth, judge righteously, And plead the cause of the poor and needy. 10. Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. 14. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. 15. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. 16. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. 17. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms. 18. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. 19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle. 20. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. 21. She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. 22. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24. She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants. 25. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. 26. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27. She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. 28. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: 29“Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.” 30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.

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2026-08-31 04:00:00 -

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(PROVERBS 31)

1. The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him:

2. What, my son?
And what, son of my womb?
And what, son of my vows?

3. Do not give your strength to women,
Nor your ways to that which destroys kings.

4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Nor for princes intoxicating drink;

5. Lest they drink and forget the law,
And pervert the justice of all the afflicted.

6. Give strong drink to him who is perishing,
And wine to those who are bitter of heart.

7. Let him drink and forget his poverty,
And remember his misery no more.

8. Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die.

9. Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.

10. Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies.

11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.

12. She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.

13. She seeks wool and flax,
And willingly works with her hands.

14. She is like the merchant ships,
She brings her food from afar.

15. She also rises while it is yet night,
And provides food for her household,
And a portion for her maidservants.

16. She considers a field and buys it;
From her profits she plants a vineyard.

17. She girds herself with strength,
And strengthens her arms.

18. She perceives that her merchandise is good,
And her lamp does not go out by night.

19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hand holds the spindle.

20. She extends her hand to the poor,
Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.

21. She is not afraid of snow for her household,
For all her household is clothed with scarlet.

22. She makes tapestry for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

23. Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.

24. She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies sashes for the merchants.

25. Strength and honor are her clothing;
She shall rejoice in time to come.

26. She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.

27. She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.

28. Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her:

29“Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all.”

30. Charm is
deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who
fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

31. Give her of the fruit of her hands,
And let her own works praise her in the gates.

PROVERB OF THE DAY (PROVERBS 31) 1. The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him: 2. What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son of my vows? 3. Do not give your strength to women, Nor your ways to that which destroys kings. 4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Nor for princes intoxicating drink; 5. Lest they drink and forget the law, And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. 6. Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those who are bitter of heart. 7. Let him drink and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more. 8. Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. 9. Open your mouth, judge righteously, And plead the cause of the poor and needy. 10. Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. 14. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. 15. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. 16. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. 17. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms. 18. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. 19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle. 20. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. 21. She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. 22. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24. She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants. 25. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. 26. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27. She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. 28. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: 29“Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.” 30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.

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2026-08-31 01:58:47 -

My husband came home from work and surprised me with this beautiful bunch of flowers and a teddy bear.
#feelingloved

My husband came home from work and surprised me with this beautiful bunch of flowers and a teddy bear. #feelingloved

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2026-08-30 23:35:42 -

Hi friends in Christ,

This is Victor. He is loving husband, father of two, and dear friend who is facing a devastating health battle believed to be Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer.

After a workplace injury, hospital stays, blood transfusions, and many medical tests, Victor has been unable to work since May 31. His family is facing growing bills, and he is still thousands of dollars away from receiving the treatment he needs.

If you feel led, please consider donating, sharing, or praying for Victor and his family. Every act of support means more than words can express.

https://gofund.me/836a10b24

“Carry each other’s burdens.” — Galatians 6:2

Hi friends in Christ, This is Victor. He is loving husband, father of two, and dear friend who is facing a devastating health battle believed to be Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. After a workplace injury, hospital stays, blood transfusions, and many medical tests, Victor has been unable to work since May 31. His family is facing growing bills, and he is still thousands of dollars away from receiving the treatment he needs. If you feel led, please consider donating, sharing, or praying for Victor and his family. Every act of support means more than words can express. https://gofund.me/836a10b24 “Carry each other’s burdens.” — Galatians 6:2

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Donna Sutton & è Mi sento.. Blessed
2026-08-30 20:56:24 -

Celebrating my 7th year wedding anniversary today to my amazing husband Leigh. Praying for my mum’s family as we farewell my great auntie Beryl who passed away on the 19 August at the age of 95. She was my Nan’s sister.

Celebrating my 7th year wedding anniversary today to my amazing husband Leigh. Praying for my mum’s family as we farewell my great auntie Beryl who passed away on the 19 August at the age of 95. She was my Nan’s sister.

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2026-08-30 11:28:19 -

2 Samuel 17:1-23

1 Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.
2 I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king
3 and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.”
4 This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
5 Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.”
6 So Hushai came to Absalom, who told him, “Ahithophel has spoken this proposal. Should we carry it out? If not, what do you say?”
7 Hushai replied, “This time the advice of Ahithophel is not sound.”
8 He continued, “You know your father and his men. They are mighty men, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of...

2 Samuel 17:1-23 1 Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. 2 I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king 3 and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” 4 This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel. 5 Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.” 6 So Hushai came to Absalom, who told him, “Ahithophel has spoken this proposal. Should we carry it out? If not, what do you say?” 7 Hushai replied, “This time the advice of Ahithophel is not sound.” 8 He continued, “You know your father and his men. They are mighty men, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of...

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Magdalene Mulbah
2026-08-30 11:25:31 -

“If a man who has married a slave wife takes another wife for himself, he must not neglect the rights of the first wife to food, clothing, and sexual intimacy.

EXODUS 21:10

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HUSBAND/MAN

“If a man who has married a slave wife takes another wife for himself, he must not neglect the rights of the first wife to food, clothing, and sexual intimacy. EXODUS 21:10 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HUSBAND/MAN

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Osaro Osagiede
2026-08-29 12:05:49 -

THE KEY TO ALL-ROUND SUCCESS AND SUPER -ABUNDANT BLESSINGS.
There's a key to all-round success(success in the financial realm,in Destiny,in marriage,as a human being,as a Christian,as a parent,in academics,etc) and super-abundant blessings.It is a secret,but nonetheless proven,key.Men,both in days gone by,and in contemporary times,have walked in this secret and became and have become outstandingly successful.This key is failure-proof:if you key into it it will surely produce for you.This key will produce riches good health, deliverance, Dominion, answers to prayer,financial blessings,walking in the supernatural,a good husband,a good wife, spiritual blessings,prophetic fore-sight (before things happen (good or bad)you'll see them(the bad ones can be cancelled through prayer or warfare),clever and excelling children(another way to achieve this,etc,is to speak over your children,as a parent,good things and blessings,Example,"my child,you shall excel as a pupil/student;you shall be great;you will become all that God wants you to become;you will not die prematurely;you will make Heaven,",etc,and it shall be so(see Psalm 72:1,10; 2nd Kings 10:1,2,10i).It will produce Happiness;peace;protection;hearing from God;impact-affecting lives; Favour; abundant grace;wisdom;Beauty,receiving signs and wonders daily(eventually );- open heavens; Eternal life-making Heaven,etc,etc.What is this Key that has so much value;that has so much to offer?It is called "intimacy with God."You may ask ,how can I get into intimacy with God?NUMBER 1:Be giving thanks to God always,with your mouth,like the Holy book says to be doing-if we would just obey the Bible we wouldn't have much problems,and we would be so blessed!The more you are thanking God the more He'll be doing for you: blessing will be flowing to you.NUMBER 2:Have a quiet time with God daily,preferably early in the morning.What do you do during this quiet time?You give thanks much,you sing praise and worship songs,and you pray.After prayer,very important,ask God to speak to you.Then you wait.The first few days as you do this,God may not speak,but if you keep on doing this ,He'll start soeaking to you in the place of prayer.It is in this speaking to you,for one, that your relationship with Him becomes cordial.After hearing from God,read your Bible-preferably at least a chapter .You can use 15 or 30 minutes for your quiet time if you're a beginner,but should increase the time as time goes on.The longer the time the better.That's it!The Secret is out!I intimacy with God is the Key to this life.It is a life-changer/game-changer.It changed my life and the lives of many others.And God is helping us and blessing us.Now,for you to really flow in this intimacy ,if you're not born again,repent of your sins,pray God to forgive your sins and give you a new,changed,life,today.If you genuinely repent of your sins and pray it with all your heart,you'll become a new,changed person(see 2nd Corinthians 5:17),and you'll be able to live a righteous life(you cannot serve God by your own human power,God has to change you). Don't try to change yourself(you can't) just come as you are,but with a heart of repentance,that is, with a mind made up not to go back to a life of sin.Then pray to God for forgiveness,and for Him to change you.Amen.Promotion,Success, may not happen overnight,but it will definitely happen if you stay in intimacy with the Almighty.Pls do share this!,let people's lives be changed!God bless you richly.Yours in His service,Apt Osaro Samuel Osagiede.
#A life-changing article
I#Intimacy with GOD
#Becoming Friends with GOD
#The key to All- round Success
#Key to Suoer-abundant Blessiings

THE KEY TO ALL-ROUND SUCCESS AND SUPER -ABUNDANT BLESSINGS. There's a key to all-round success(success in the financial realm,in Destiny,in marriage,as a human being,as a Christian,as a parent,in academics,etc) and super-abundant blessings.It is a secret,but nonetheless proven,key.Men,both in days gone by,and in contemporary times,have walked in this secret and became and have become outstandingly successful.This key is failure-proof:if you key into it it will surely produce for you.This key will produce riches good health, deliverance, Dominion, answers to prayer,financial blessings,walking in the supernatural,a good husband,a good wife, spiritual blessings,prophetic fore-sight (before things happen (good or bad)you'll see them(the bad ones can be cancelled through prayer or warfare),clever and excelling children(another way to achieve this,etc,is to speak over your children,as a parent,good things and blessings,Example,"my child,you shall excel as a pupil/student;you shall be great;you will become all that God wants you to become;you will not die prematurely;you will make Heaven,",etc,and it shall be so(see Psalm 72:1,10; 2nd Kings 10:1,2,10i).It will produce Happiness;peace;protection;hearing from God;impact-affecting lives; Favour; abundant grace;wisdom;Beauty,receiving signs and wonders daily(eventually );- open heavens; Eternal life-making Heaven,etc,etc.What is this Key that has so much value;that has so much to offer?It is called "intimacy with God."You may ask ,how can I get into intimacy with God?NUMBER 1:Be giving thanks to God always,with your mouth,like the Holy book says to be doing-if we would just obey the Bible we wouldn't have much problems,and we would be so blessed!The more you are thanking God the more He'll be doing for you: blessing will be flowing to you.NUMBER 2:Have a quiet time with God daily,preferably early in the morning.What do you do during this quiet time?You give thanks much,you sing praise and worship songs,and you pray.After prayer,very important,ask God to speak to you.Then you wait.The first few days as you do this,God may not speak,but if you keep on doing this ,He'll start soeaking to you in the place of prayer.It is in this speaking to you,for one, that your relationship with Him becomes cordial.After hearing from God,read your Bible-preferably at least a chapter .You can use 15 or 30 minutes for your quiet time if you're a beginner,but should increase the time as time goes on.The longer the time the better.That's it!The Secret is out!I intimacy with God is the Key to this life.It is a life-changer/game-changer.It changed my life and the lives of many others.And God is helping us and blessing us.Now,for you to really flow in this intimacy ,if you're not born again,repent of your sins,pray God to forgive your sins and give you a new,changed,life,today.If you genuinely repent of your sins and pray it with all your heart,you'll become a new,changed person(see 2nd Corinthians 5:17),and you'll be able to live a righteous life(you cannot serve God by your own human power,God has to change you). Don't try to change yourself(you can't) just come as you are,but with a heart of repentance,that is, with a mind made up not to go back to a life of sin.Then pray to God for forgiveness,and for Him to change you.Amen.Promotion,Success, may not happen overnight,but it will definitely happen if you stay in intimacy with the Almighty.Pls do share this!,let people's lives be changed!God bless you richly.Yours in His service,Apt Osaro Samuel Osagiede. #A life-changing article I#Intimacy with GOD #Becoming Friends with GOD #The key to All- round Success #Key to Suoer-abundant Blessiings

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Karalee Ratliff
2026-08-29 12:04:14 -

Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.

Well, well, well, I slept good last night and this morning I had to tell my husband he was right. Ouch. Last night we all made our plans for today and went to bed. He asked me to lay out clothes for him and I reassured him that I would be up when he got up. Well….I woke up when he opened the door to the bedroom. It was 7. He wanted to leave with our youngest son at 7:30. It was a bit of a rush, but we got it done and I told him he was right. He laughed, and I am sure he marked it in his calendar … I do not admit that often. Haha.

So, the kids are going to go have some ‘family’ time this morning. My hubby and our youngest son are going to do some early errands and go to breakfast. I am going to get some me time. I got two hours yesterday, and it looks like I will get a couple more today. Having extra bodies in the house is very nice, in that I have lots of help in the driving arena. So, I don’t always have to go and I can get some recharge time.

I looked at one of the writing prompt contests that run weekly and I think that I have a good idea for the contest. I will get my next cup of coffee when everyone leaves and see what God puts to paper. Last night I made a goofy me video with the background music of “I’m just a nobody, trying to tell everybody”. It took a few minutes of figuring out the program, but it came out good.

Talking with friends a few times over the last couple of months, I have explained that where I am sitting now is not where I thought I would be. Mind you, I had no idea where I would be, nor did I have grandeur ideas … I had pipe dreams that a bunch of money would miraculously appear and I would be rich without worry … I think most of us have that idea. That never happened, obviously, but what did happen is God gave me a solid work ethic, a job that paid well, and a retirement opportunity that offered me a chance to enjoy my eldering years. Never did I think that I would be a public speaker or an author. Not since 4th grade did I think I would be a teacher. Advocator never was in my thoughts. The one thing that really does not surprise me is that I am an oversized child. My childhood was good, do not misunderstand, but my adult childhood is much funner and funnier. I am truly in tune with my inner child. I really love spending time with my littles and absolutely enjoy making people smile.

If you look at your life now … how different is it from what you have envisioned over the years? Are you shocked at where you are? How many different areas have you found you had talent in that you did not know you had talent in? Without changing the struggles or dismissing the struggles … because they are a part of the who, what, when, where and how you are now … what would you change? Many talk about going back to a younger age and knowing what they know now … honestly, I do not want to do anything over again, with one exception…When I was 9, my grandmother invited me to the senior center to have dinner with her … it was family night or something special … I told her yes … then forgot about it. She seemed upset the next day to me and that is the ONLY thing that I would change. What would you change? Or would you change anything?

Today I want to encourage you to embrace YOU. Accept the YOU that God has molded you to be. Acknowledge your accomplishments and your talents. Then give thanks to Him who has held your hand through it all. You are perfectly made and specifically designed … do not allow the enemy to tell you any different.

Be blessed.

**My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul. – Psalm 108:1

Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you. Well, well, well, I slept good last night and this morning I had to tell my husband he was right. Ouch. Last night we all made our plans for today and went to bed. He asked me to lay out clothes for him and I reassured him that I would be up when he got up. Well….I woke up when he opened the door to the bedroom. It was 7. He wanted to leave with our youngest son at 7:30. It was a bit of a rush, but we got it done and I told him he was right. He laughed, and I am sure he marked it in his calendar … I do not admit that often. Haha. So, the kids are going to go have some ‘family’ time this morning. My hubby and our youngest son are going to do some early errands and go to breakfast. I am going to get some me time. I got two hours yesterday, and it looks like I will get a couple more today. Having extra bodies in the house is very nice, in that I have lots of help in the driving arena. So, I don’t always have to go and I can get some recharge time. I looked at one of the writing prompt contests that run weekly and I think that I have a good idea for the contest. I will get my next cup of coffee when everyone leaves and see what God puts to paper. Last night I made a goofy me video with the background music of “I’m just a nobody, trying to tell everybody”. It took a few minutes of figuring out the program, but it came out good. Talking with friends a few times over the last couple of months, I have explained that where I am sitting now is not where I thought I would be. Mind you, I had no idea where I would be, nor did I have grandeur ideas … I had pipe dreams that a bunch of money would miraculously appear and I would be rich without worry … I think most of us have that idea. That never happened, obviously, but what did happen is God gave me a solid work ethic, a job that paid well, and a retirement opportunity that offered me a chance to enjoy my eldering years. Never did I think that I would be a public speaker or an author. Not since 4th grade did I think I would be a teacher. Advocator never was in my thoughts. The one thing that really does not surprise me is that I am an oversized child. My childhood was good, do not misunderstand, but my adult childhood is much funner and funnier. I am truly in tune with my inner child. I really love spending time with my littles and absolutely enjoy making people smile. If you look at your life now … how different is it from what you have envisioned over the years? Are you shocked at where you are? How many different areas have you found you had talent in that you did not know you had talent in? Without changing the struggles or dismissing the struggles … because they are a part of the who, what, when, where and how you are now … what would you change? Many talk about going back to a younger age and knowing what they know now … honestly, I do not want to do anything over again, with one exception…When I was 9, my grandmother invited me to the senior center to have dinner with her … it was family night or something special … I told her yes … then forgot about it. She seemed upset the next day to me and that is the ONLY thing that I would change. What would you change? Or would you change anything? Today I want to encourage you to embrace YOU. Accept the YOU that God has molded you to be. Acknowledge your accomplishments and your talents. Then give thanks to Him who has held your hand through it all. You are perfectly made and specifically designed … do not allow the enemy to tell you any different. Be blessed. **My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul. – Psalm 108:1

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