Covered in warm and fuzzy...

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CharliRenee

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Covered in warm and fuzzy...

I don't want to be a grumbler or a malcontent, nor do I desire to be tossed about with the winds. I ask myself…

Lord, am I like the Shepherd who feeds himself, or a fruitless tree in autumn, or even like a waterless cloud? Do I merely get through my days, hoping You will bless me and mine, asking, even pleading, that You tend to my every need and want?

I remember last week…

It seemed like every call was covered in a haze of contentious spirits. So many unsettled customers, complaining on and on, angry at the company, angry at the world, unwilling to budge in their frustrations. Ugh, my call time was way up and my irritation started to bubble forth. I heard my voice and mercy had left my building.

I actually expected God to make my day sweet, to make my calls simple, to ensure that I was more than comfy. Pfft at that foolishness.

He had to give me the what for…

Our lives are rewarded greatly by the honey combed pleasures of life... children laughing, the smell of food cooking, a cozy moment with a furry critter, sweet unexpected conversations with a stranger. Yes, much to appreciate but to expect or even live for those precious moments of sunshine is quite silly and honestly selfish.

Lord, may the days be filled with joy and peace, not because You make it so in the circumstance but because of who You are. May the hardships of life, even in the ordinary days, beckon our resolve to rejoice in Your bountiful and balanced abundance. When times get hard, and they always will, help us all to lean in a little more, determined to be thankful as You called us to. Help us all be there for one another in the midst of storms of chaos and friction, or in seasons of skipping through a meadow of flowers.

Help us work with cheerfulness, to the point that we seek to find where we can be used by You….oh what a privilege, oh what an honor, even and especially if the efforts are not covered in warm and fuzzy deliciousness.
 

Lanolin

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sheep sometimes need to be shorn because they are giving us their woolly jumpers.
But their wool will grow back. They just look a bit naked after the shearing.
 

TabinRivCA

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Covered in warm and fuzzy...

I don't want to be a grumbler or a malcontent, nor do I desire to be tossed about with the winds. I ask myself…

Lord, am I like the Shepherd who feeds himself, or a fruitless tree in autumn, or even like a waterless cloud? Do I merely get through my days, hoping You will bless me and mine, asking, even pleading, that You tend to my every need and want?

I remember last week…

It seemed like every call was covered in a haze of contentious spirits. So many unsettled customers, complaining on and on, angry at the company, angry at the world, unwilling to budge in their frustrations. Ugh, my call time was way up and my irritation started to bubble forth. I heard my voice and mercy had left my building.

I actually expected God to make my day sweet, to make my calls simple, to ensure that I was more than comfy. Pfft at that foolishness.

He had to give me the what for…

Our lives are rewarded greatly by the honey combed pleasures of life... children laughing, the smell of food cooking, a cozy moment with a furry critter, sweet unexpected conversations with a stranger. Yes, much to appreciate but to expect or even live for those precious moments of sunshine is quite silly and honestly selfish.

Lord, may the days be filled with joy and peace, not because You make it so in the circumstance but because of who You are. May the hardships of life, even in the ordinary days, beckon our resolve to rejoice in Your bountiful and balanced abundance. When times get hard, and they always will, help us all to lean in a little more, determined to be thankful as You called us to. Help us all be there for one another in the midst of storms of chaos and friction, or in seasons of skipping through a meadow of flowers.

Help us work with cheerfulness, to the point that we seek to find where we can be used by You….oh what a privilege, oh what an honor, even and especially if the efforts are not covered in warm and fuzzy deliciousness.
I love that and these Scriptures came to mind for you and all of us:
11If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.… 1Pet 4:11-13
Some tests are not fun, are they, lol but I know you can handle this one. People have all sorts of things going on and tend to lash out when they get the chance. I pray the Holy Spirit guides you with His love and wisdom every day, esp in handling overwrought customers, in Jesus Name, Amen!
 

Shandy

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Covered in warm and fuzzy...

I don't want to be a grumbler or a malcontent, nor do I desire to be tossed about with the winds. I ask myself…

Lord, am I like the Shepherd who feeds himself, or a fruitless tree in autumn, or even like a waterless cloud? Do I merely get through my days, hoping You will bless me and mine, asking, even pleading, that You tend to my every need and want?

I remember last week…

It seemed like every call was covered in a haze of contentious spirits. So many unsettled customers, complaining on and on, angry at the company, angry at the world, unwilling to budge in their frustrations. Ugh, my call time was way up and my irritation started to bubble forth. I heard my voice and mercy had left my building.

I actually expected God to make my day sweet, to make my calls simple, to ensure that I was more than comfy. Pfft at that foolishness.

He had to give me the what for…

Our lives are rewarded greatly by the honey combed pleasures of life... children laughing, the smell of food cooking, a cozy moment with a furry critter, sweet unexpected conversations with a stranger. Yes, much to appreciate but to expect or even live for those precious moments of sunshine is quite silly and honestly selfish.

Lord, may the days be filled with joy and peace, not because You make it so in the circumstance but because of who You are. May the hardships of life, even in the ordinary days, beckon our resolve to rejoice in Your bountiful and balanced abundance. When times get hard, and they always will, help us all to lean in a little more, determined to be thankful as You called us to. Help us all be there for one another in the midst of storms of chaos and friction, or in seasons of skipping through a meadow of flowers.

Help us work with cheerfulness, to the point that we seek to find where we can be used by You….oh what a privilege, oh what an honor, even and especially if the efforts are not covered in warm and fuzzy deliciousness.
That is so beautiful and inspiring. I felt really close to Jesus as I read it. Thank you !
 

CharliRenee

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That is so beautiful and inspiring. I felt really close to Jesus as I read it. Thank you !
That was the most rewarding encouragement I could ever read. Thank you so very much. God Bless you Shandy.
 

CharliRenee

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sheep sometimes need to be shorn because they are giving us their woolly jumpers.
But their wool will grow back. They just look a bit naked after the shearing.
This has had me pondering since I read it. I can be too wooly and need His balance, so I find your words very helpful. Thank you.
 

CharliRenee

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I love that and these Scriptures came to mind for you and all of us:
11If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.… 1Pet 4:11-13
Some tests are not fun, are they, lol but I know you can handle this one. People have all sorts of things going on and tend to lash out when they get the chance. I pray the Holy Spirit guides you with His love and wisdom every day, esp in handling overwrought customers, in Jesus Name, Amen!
Amen, wow, thank you so much dear Tab, yes yes yes. Those scriptures are medicine. I hope you are well, Sis.