My Yellow Leaf
I watched a yellow leaf struggle to just hang on to an empty branch as the wind blew it fiercely. It just held on for dear life. Inside myself I was cheering it on, rooting for it to just hold on.
I turned my gaze for a second and when I looked back it was gone. I ran to my window and started frantically looking for it. There it lay on the ground by a patio chair.
I felt sad. Did it just give up? Was it just too tired? Could it bear no more? I thought to myself, why am I witnessing this? Why did this little leaf even catch my attention?
Some might think I’m crazy to even be giving a leaf blowing in the wind a thought. Upon sharing what had just happened to a dear friend, she gave me a different point of view. She said, instead of thinking that it gave up or it failed, maybe it realized it had the strength to accept and let go, to trust and surrender.
Maybe it realized Who would catch its fall, could be trusted. That shook me to my core.
What am I holding onto so tightly? What stresses are tossing me too and fro? What do I need to surrender and let go of? Whom can I trust to catch me when I fall?
I am not defeated, I have the strength of God to accept the change He is calling me to. After all, I did go and retrieve my little yellow leaf. It’s bravery to know when to let go and let God will forever be my treasure.
It will serve as a reminder that God is always there to guide me. Even if He has to use a little yellow leaf to remind me.
—Cheryl Griffin
I watched a yellow leaf struggle to just hang on to an empty branch as the wind blew it fiercely. It just held on for dear life. Inside myself I was cheering it on, rooting for it to just hold on.
I turned my gaze for a second and when I looked back it was gone. I ran to my window and started frantically looking for it. There it lay on the ground by a patio chair.
I felt sad. Did it just give up? Was it just too tired? Could it bear no more? I thought to myself, why am I witnessing this? Why did this little leaf even catch my attention?
Some might think I’m crazy to even be giving a leaf blowing in the wind a thought. Upon sharing what had just happened to a dear friend, she gave me a different point of view. She said, instead of thinking that it gave up or it failed, maybe it realized it had the strength to accept and let go, to trust and surrender.
Maybe it realized Who would catch its fall, could be trusted. That shook me to my core.
What am I holding onto so tightly? What stresses are tossing me too and fro? What do I need to surrender and let go of? Whom can I trust to catch me when I fall?
I am not defeated, I have the strength of God to accept the change He is calling me to. After all, I did go and retrieve my little yellow leaf. It’s bravery to know when to let go and let God will forever be my treasure.
It will serve as a reminder that God is always there to guide me. Even if He has to use a little yellow leaf to remind me.
—Cheryl Griffin
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Forwarded from ThinMint Chat
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The focus of this week is: The Economy.
What instantly springs to mind is piles of cash, stock market charts, and retail merchandise.
I’d like to go a little beyond that. As Believers we do not measure what is valuable the way the world does.
Children and family is immeasurable.
We note the value of hard work, a steady paycheck, and a place to call home.
We recognize that a fruitful land, excellent weather, stable commerce, and sound money are in God’s hands. We want our nation to be spiritually under His leadership.
Our servant’s heart, walking in closeness with and obedience to the LORD allows us to pray for these things —because we want our country to thrive under His leadership!
The focus of this week is: The Economy.
What instantly springs to mind is piles of cash, stock market charts, and retail merchandise.
I’d like to go a little beyond that. As Believers we do not measure what is valuable the way the world does.
Children and family is immeasurable.
We note the value of hard work, a steady paycheck, and a place to call home.
We recognize that a fruitful land, excellent weather, stable commerce, and sound money are in God’s hands. We want our nation to be spiritually under His leadership.
Our servant’s heart, walking in closeness with and obedience to the LORD allows us to pray for these things —because we want our country to thrive under His leadership!
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Forwarded from ThinMint Chat
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Psalm 33:12 (“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance”) and Psalm 144:15 (“Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD”) show us the connection between choosing God as Leader and a nation being blessed.
We read about Israel’s prosperity when the nation remained faithful to the LORD; and we read about their hardships when they turned from Him.
Their example shows us something easily overlooked by those who do not understand the LORD.
We don’t follow God to experience prosperity; we love God and His ways, and that is the blessing.
It is worthy and wonderful to want to be under that Blessing.
We pray for this closeness!
He protects and provides for those who adore Him.
Above all we must understand that true prosperity is found in a deep and meaningful relationship with Jesus, in Whom we find lasting contentment (Philippians 4:11-13).
Psalm 33:12 (“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance”) and Psalm 144:15 (“Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD”) show us the connection between choosing God as Leader and a nation being blessed.
We read about Israel’s prosperity when the nation remained faithful to the LORD; and we read about their hardships when they turned from Him.
Their example shows us something easily overlooked by those who do not understand the LORD.
We don’t follow God to experience prosperity; we love God and His ways, and that is the blessing.
It is worthy and wonderful to want to be under that Blessing.
We pray for this closeness!
He protects and provides for those who adore Him.
Above all we must understand that true prosperity is found in a deep and meaningful relationship with Jesus, in Whom we find lasting contentment (Philippians 4:11-13).
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Forwarded from ThinMint Chat
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Heavenly Father - Psalm 144:15 states, "Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD."
We declare that You are the LORD over this nation. We will not forget the covenant between You and those who traveled here on the Mayflower. You guided them, you guided the Founding Fathers, and we ask for You to guide us now.
We ask for forgiveness and pray for mercy. Spread Your grace across this gorgeous country, secure us from our enemies and place Your protective shield over us.
We pray for discernment navigating all the challenges we face. We pray for courage to understand the justice You must mete out to those who have betrayed us and shunned You.
We delight in Your name, in Your ways, and in Your Son, and we ask for You to lead our nation.
We pray for You to establish godly leaders, giving them wisdom to lead our nation.
We pray for Your blessings so that we may share with others.
We pray for the soil to be healthy and the crops to be fruitful. Show us how to live healthy.
We ask for You to inspire innovation and give us knowledge that will improve lives.
We ask for You to provide the sunshine and rains we need.
We ask for You to bring peace and prosperity to our nation.
With Your help, we want to have solid, equitable commerce and honest trading partners.
With Your help, we want a nation that treasures the unborn and all children, giving them the tools, know-how and opportunities to succeed.
With Your help, prosper farmers, entrepreneurs, and workers so that all may be generous and so that none lack.
We thank You for Your sustaining hand. We thank You for your provision. We thank You for mercy and grace.
We pray to You in the Name above all names, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Heavenly Father - Psalm 144:15 states, "Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD."
We declare that You are the LORD over this nation. We will not forget the covenant between You and those who traveled here on the Mayflower. You guided them, you guided the Founding Fathers, and we ask for You to guide us now.
We ask for forgiveness and pray for mercy. Spread Your grace across this gorgeous country, secure us from our enemies and place Your protective shield over us.
We pray for discernment navigating all the challenges we face. We pray for courage to understand the justice You must mete out to those who have betrayed us and shunned You.
We delight in Your name, in Your ways, and in Your Son, and we ask for You to lead our nation.
We pray for You to establish godly leaders, giving them wisdom to lead our nation.
We pray for Your blessings so that we may share with others.
We pray for the soil to be healthy and the crops to be fruitful. Show us how to live healthy.
We ask for You to inspire innovation and give us knowledge that will improve lives.
We ask for You to provide the sunshine and rains we need.
We ask for You to bring peace and prosperity to our nation.
With Your help, we want to have solid, equitable commerce and honest trading partners.
With Your help, we want a nation that treasures the unborn and all children, giving them the tools, know-how and opportunities to succeed.
With Your help, prosper farmers, entrepreneurs, and workers so that all may be generous and so that none lack.
We thank You for Your sustaining hand. We thank You for your provision. We thank You for mercy and grace.
We pray to You in the Name above all names, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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Testimony Tuesday
Today’s theme is;
No one is beyond God’s reach.
I know there are times when we may encounter a situation, event, scenario, or whatever that is, it may seem like it is impossible.
Not for God. In fact He specializes in the impossible.
Like when Moses and the children of Israel were being chased by the Egyptian army especially when they were backed up against the sea. It seemed hopeless didn’t it?
Perhaps you have been praying for a spouse, a wayward child addicted to drugs or grandchild, friend, or relative for a long time. You are starting to let fear and panic set in because it’s only getting worse. You can’t sleep, it’s affecting your personal relationship with others. The list goes on.
Guess what?
God’s power trumps your panic.
God’s faithfulness trumps your fear.
God’s deliverance trumps your desperation.
God’s consistence trumps your control.
I get it. You’ve been praying for a long, long time. I still have prayers on the daily docket, which there is no evidence or a glimmer of any kind of hope at the moment. And yet, I still pray, still believing Gods hears my fervent prayers.
He is orchestrating all the pieces together.
He is softening hearts.
He is breaking chains.
He is opening the iron gates.
He is moving mountains, because of your persistent prayers.
God sees your prayers as faith in action.
This is what pleases God.
You may not see any evidence yet.
You may not feel like anything is happening.
You may think your prayers are not being heard.
And, let’s not forget the situation is completely out of your control. There is nothing you can do personally to change it except to pray.
Therein lies the obedience to continue to pray and believe God is a CAN DO God. Leave it with Him lest you are tormented by the enemy and find yourself ineffective.
You can laugh at the current “Egyptian Army” nipping at your heels.
It’s time to get in that mindset, that NO ONE is beyond God’s reach. There is not one situation where God cannot change or transform someone.
Keep praying for that person.
Stand firm.
Speak life into that situation.
Don’t give up.
God can do the impossible.
Finally, be at peace and watch the “salvation of the Lord” before your eyes.
“And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.”
Exodus 14:13
Blessings,
—Paula
@CallToBattle
Today’s theme is;
No one is beyond God’s reach.
I know there are times when we may encounter a situation, event, scenario, or whatever that is, it may seem like it is impossible.
Not for God. In fact He specializes in the impossible.
Like when Moses and the children of Israel were being chased by the Egyptian army especially when they were backed up against the sea. It seemed hopeless didn’t it?
Perhaps you have been praying for a spouse, a wayward child addicted to drugs or grandchild, friend, or relative for a long time. You are starting to let fear and panic set in because it’s only getting worse. You can’t sleep, it’s affecting your personal relationship with others. The list goes on.
Guess what?
God’s power trumps your panic.
God’s faithfulness trumps your fear.
God’s deliverance trumps your desperation.
God’s consistence trumps your control.
I get it. You’ve been praying for a long, long time. I still have prayers on the daily docket, which there is no evidence or a glimmer of any kind of hope at the moment. And yet, I still pray, still believing Gods hears my fervent prayers.
He is orchestrating all the pieces together.
He is softening hearts.
He is breaking chains.
He is opening the iron gates.
He is moving mountains, because of your persistent prayers.
God sees your prayers as faith in action.
This is what pleases God.
You may not see any evidence yet.
You may not feel like anything is happening.
You may think your prayers are not being heard.
And, let’s not forget the situation is completely out of your control. There is nothing you can do personally to change it except to pray.
Therein lies the obedience to continue to pray and believe God is a CAN DO God. Leave it with Him lest you are tormented by the enemy and find yourself ineffective.
You can laugh at the current “Egyptian Army” nipping at your heels.
It’s time to get in that mindset, that NO ONE is beyond God’s reach. There is not one situation where God cannot change or transform someone.
Keep praying for that person.
Stand firm.
Speak life into that situation.
Don’t give up.
God can do the impossible.
Finally, be at peace and watch the “salvation of the Lord” before your eyes.
“And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.”
Exodus 14:13
Blessings,
—Paula
@CallToBattle
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