Doing Small Things...

Today I'm thinking about all the small things I do everyday...or strive to do everyday.  Things like hugs, smiles, encouragement and love.   Lately, when I talk to God, I ask, "what can I do for You today"?  The feeling I've been getting (aka God's response to my prayer) is to Be Kind and Serve Others.  So, I'm listening, God!  I'm consciously working on it everyday.  

My encouragement for you today is to find something to laugh about!  We've had a lot more laughter in our house lately and I've taken notice.  It changes things.  Silly accents and crazy dancing are part of the evenings and it makes them memorable.  I hope you are finding something to laugh about too.

Proverbs 17:22 (NLT)

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.

Until Next Time,

Jackie

Accepted Just As I Am...

I'm reminded today that God is on my side and loves me like a father loves a daughter. He accepts me where I am right now. God wants the best life for me but He accepts what I am today. I don't have to do anything special or be anyone except who I am.

I'm reminded of this from my devotional time today from The Message// Remix:Solo (an uncommon devotional).

My scripture today is Song of Songs 1:5-2:2 but my favorite part is this:

1: 5-6
I am weathered but still elegant,
Oh, dear sisters in Jerusalem,
Weather-darkened like Kedar desert tents,
time softened like Solomon's Temple hangings.
Don't look down on me because I'm dark,
darkened by the sun's harsh rays.
My brothers ridiculed me and sent me to work in the fields.
They made me care for the face of the earth,
but I had no time to care for my own face.

Do you feel feel weathered and time softened? I know I do. When I read this scripture it speaks to me about my insecurities regarding several things:

• How I look
• What kind of work I do
• And generally just how I "measure" up to other people

I think it also addresses that we are busy with our work and we don't have time to take care of ourselves sometimes. At least that's how I feel. It's good to know that God accepts me RIGHT NOW! I don't have to do anything special or be a certain kind of person.

He accepts me as I am!

Song of Songs (or Solomon) is such an interesting book of the bible. It has a lot to say about Love. Love between a Man and Woman. The Love God has for Me.

My reminder today is that God treasures me and He can't take his eyes off of me.