While today the Lord has really put a different spin on the original idea for my book. I think this was due to someone I suspect started praying for me after revealing my original book idea. All the pieces seemed to fall together and I definately feel God's hand upon it. I am really going to think how I blog without revealing too much of the book to my audiance! So be patient with me, my audiance,while I PRAY upon this. Join me with your prayers which are so needed.
Blessings,
The gift giver
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
When giving is a step of faith!
Hello to all who may be following my blog. As I have no idea who you are. It would be great for you to join my 'follower' section or email me if a story touches your heart. It can feel lonely without 'comments' etc. coming my way.
Well to catch up from my last blog, I had a lovely visit with my son whom I had not seen in 8 months. Much too long for this mother's heart!! Thanks to a 'GROUPON' I took him to a special dinner for his 21st birthday! It was such a special memory and half price!
His whole visit has left me short on cash and Christmas is coming. besides travelling to my parent's for Christmas and presents I Still need to get, there is not much for essentials.
But God showed me two needs and I do have a reserve of food in my cupboards. Firstly,it was the 'Samaritan's Purse' shoe box time again!. Go to www.samaritanspurs.ca to find out about this great cause. I am sure there are similar programs throughout different country's and churches.
Essentially it is a shoebox which you fill with school supplies, toys, hygiene items and hard candies. They are delivered to poor countries. You can pkut a note in it. Mine is going to South America. Many are going to Haiti this year. You also pay a small amount for delivery costs and you can make a cash donation. I felt the nudging of the Holy Spirit to do one. Amazingly I found many of the things I needed around my apartment to help fill my box. You list the age category and sex of the child on the label they give you and you can decorate and wrap your box.
The second prodding was for the lady who does the Christian 'Clubs' program with her own funds while living on a lower income. She does receive some donations, but she puts most of her extra income into it. I found out today that her van broke. Besides using it for her daycare job, she also uses it for clubs. She needs it to set up for clubs and she drives quite a few of the kids home. So out of my food reserve I gathered up groceries from my cupboard and freeaer, trusting God will provide for me and also allow me to visit my son! Sometimes it is a gift of faith. I am putting items on craigs list to sell so pray that they do!! Pray for the club lady that all of her needs are met.I also need prayer for funds for my book. Writing is expensive with promotion etc. All I Know for now is that I am to write.
You may have noticed that my post came later in the day due to my health issue. I need more sleep and I get busy in the day, so the timing will vary but keep checking back!! It feels great to be back!!
Blessings
The gift giver
Well to catch up from my last blog, I had a lovely visit with my son whom I had not seen in 8 months. Much too long for this mother's heart!! Thanks to a 'GROUPON' I took him to a special dinner for his 21st birthday! It was such a special memory and half price!
His whole visit has left me short on cash and Christmas is coming. besides travelling to my parent's for Christmas and presents I Still need to get, there is not much for essentials.
But God showed me two needs and I do have a reserve of food in my cupboards. Firstly,it was the 'Samaritan's Purse' shoe box time again!. Go to www.samaritanspurs.ca to find out about this great cause. I am sure there are similar programs throughout different country's and churches.
Essentially it is a shoebox which you fill with school supplies, toys, hygiene items and hard candies. They are delivered to poor countries. You can pkut a note in it. Mine is going to South America. Many are going to Haiti this year. You also pay a small amount for delivery costs and you can make a cash donation. I felt the nudging of the Holy Spirit to do one. Amazingly I found many of the things I needed around my apartment to help fill my box. You list the age category and sex of the child on the label they give you and you can decorate and wrap your box.
The second prodding was for the lady who does the Christian 'Clubs' program with her own funds while living on a lower income. She does receive some donations, but she puts most of her extra income into it. I found out today that her van broke. Besides using it for her daycare job, she also uses it for clubs. She needs it to set up for clubs and she drives quite a few of the kids home. So out of my food reserve I gathered up groceries from my cupboard and freeaer, trusting God will provide for me and also allow me to visit my son! Sometimes it is a gift of faith. I am putting items on craigs list to sell so pray that they do!! Pray for the club lady that all of her needs are met.I also need prayer for funds for my book. Writing is expensive with promotion etc. All I Know for now is that I am to write.
You may have noticed that my post came later in the day due to my health issue. I need more sleep and I get busy in the day, so the timing will vary but keep checking back!! It feels great to be back!!
Blessings
The gift giver
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