TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED

By Vernalee

Today, I humbly say, "Thank you Lord!" Thank you for life. Thank you for my wonderful family and all of my loved ones. Thank you for good health. Thank you for supplying my every need. Thank you for showing me how to love, receive love, and have people in my life that I love who love me back. Thank you for watching over and keeping me and my crew. My "Thank You's" are encyclopedic long. There simply isn't enough space. That's why with every breathe I take I remain humble, grateful, and prayerfully thankful that your arms surround, protect, lead, and guide me. I know Heavenly Father that because of your love, mercy, and grace, I am too blessed to be stressed! Amen!

Happy Sunday. Be blessed!

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DOING ALL THAT YOU CAN

By Vernalee

Do you really help people from your heart by committing total assistance and resources or do you give a token gift or nothing at all? With a token gift, you can pat yourself on the back and say that you helped a person in need. But did you do all that you could? Most folks dress up their “helping others along the way” answer. Who wants to look bad! Regardless of the camouflage, God knows the real answer! God saw what you did, what you had, what you gave, what you kept, and what you could have done! In 1 John 3:17, we find this scriptural admonition. “If anyone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion on them… How can God’s love be in that person?” Be true to thine self!

Did you really reach out and do your best? Shh...Don’t answer out loud! We can fool folks; but we can’t fool God! Photo credit: www.indulgy.com

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

By Vernalee

Father's Day is here again! It's a special calendar day dedicated to love, respect, and honor our Daddies. It can also be a day of sadness for those whose Daddies have gone home to be with the Lord. As I lost my Daddy in my early twenties, I understand the pain, but I am immensely grateful for his many teachings. His wisdom and my memories thereof have been embedded in my heart, mind, and soul. I cannot tell you how many times, his words have guided and instructed me. So although my Daddy no longer walks this earth, he guides me still. There have been days that his arms have emotionally carried me and encouraged me to courageously take that next step. He may be absent in the flesh, but he is forever present in my heart. Yes, he most definitely is my rock and I lean on what he taught me! So I encourage all to love, honor, and bless your Daddies today and all days. Shower him with love while the blood runs warm in his body! Remember this - Good old Dad is proudly watching your every move with a stern eye of protection - whether he is sitting across from you or gazing you from the Heavens. Happy Sunday! Blessings!

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