Light, Love, Hope

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On The Right Track

by | Jan 2, 2014

Happiness IS A Full Time Job

I would venture to say that I am definitely on the right track with this blog and sharing God’s light, love, and hope.   Why do I say this?  Because in doing so, I have stirred up the enemy.   Remember when I posted previously that he aims to steal, kill, and destroy?  He has reared up his head this past week in places you would not even dream of … like church using “church people” or fellow Christians!   While it is extremely sad, this is no surprise as we have had this happen to us before in churches.   My dad even reminded me this week that the devil is more at work in the churches than one would like to believe.  He is.  People, beware!

Then today I had a “friend” attempt to launch an assault at me as well.   Wow.  If you’re wondering why I chose to word it that way … it is because although she attempted, I did not take it on.   Although she tried to draw me in to her negativity, I did not allow it.  I did not entertain it.  I, instead, chose to continue in peace.  I chose to continue to remain in a calm state.  I chose to not be offended.  I chose to hang on to my joy!
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A Challenge For 2014

by | Jan 1, 2014

Welcome to the very first day of 2014!  We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and safely rang in the new year!  Now it is time to get down to business!

To make sure this year gets off to a great start, Holley Gerth has offered a challenge!  What exactly does this challenge entail?  I’m glad you asked!  Holley says:

The concept is simple: I’m asking you to pour out a little love with your words every Wednesday.

How does it work?  Each week Holley will issue a prompt for us to ponder and then pour our hearts out into words of encouragement.

Holley goes on to say:

Research shows that those who focus on encouraging others are happier, healthier and live longer. So this could be the best New Year’s resolution you’ve ever made.

If you have a blog of your own, please consider accepting this challenge and posting on your own blog.  If you do not have a blog, that is okay, too, as you can post on any social media platform of your choice.   If you would rather not do any of these, then I encourage you to simply “reply” and leave a comment here on Light, Love, Hope … share your heart, pour it all out, bless someone with showing your light, love, and hope through words of encouragement.  Just take this opportunity to pour out your words of love and encouragement.  Your words do not have to be directed to me.  Use this space to write whatever is on your heart.  If there is something that you would like to say to someone that you haven’t gotten the nerve up to do just yet, consider writing it out here and praying over it.   Then as God leads, share those words of love and encouragement!  I know you have it in you.  It is time to bless someone’s heart and life with your words.

I hope you’ll join me.  I am VERY excited about this and thank Holley for this challenge issued to many far and wide!

Blessings to you and yours!

~Shirley

Light, Love, Hope

shirley

Light, Love, Hope

Shirley is the proud mother of two beautiful young ladies and is now an extremely ecstatic grandmother of two precious little boys! Her family is her heart and soul, and she thanks God for blessing her so tremendously in this life. She has many titles: Child of God, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Accountant, Leader Singer in two Rock 'n Roll bands, Vocalist on the Worship Team at Church, Adventure Seeker, Lighthouse Lover, Horse Owner, Trixanne & Gypsy's Fur Mama, Blogger, Momentum Influencer, Blessed By God, Saved By Grace. Shirley writes to encourage others and often times shares things that motivate and inspire her. She believes in living life to the fullest because no one is promised the gift of another day. Join her as we honor our bodies, minds, hearts, souls, and our Almighty Creator, God above!