Encouraging widows to "Reviresco" (flourish) again
Here is a peony bud to brighten up your Monday.
Have a joy-filled day.
Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is also the amateur photographer behind the blog OgleOhio.com.
Ash Wednesday was not a big deal in my childhood because I grew up Presbyterian. Maundy Thursday was the big day for us during the Lenten season. We would get all gussied up and go to church for communion service. There might have been a prayer vigil on Friday but not sure.
This season is a wonderful time to do something positive. Because by the end of 40 days that positive just might become an ongoing habit. Your ongoing habit will change you and your little corner of the world.
Here is one positive action that was inspired by a verse from the Psalms. It came to mind about an hour ago.
The key word being magnify which Merriam-Webster defines as:
b: to cause to be held in greater esteem or respect
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We The People do not respect God anymore. He is like a pesky insect ruining society’s picnic and needs to be squashed. Instead of viewing God as something small that can’t do anything, why don’t We The People work on developing more respect for Him. He is the great I AM. He has no limits, possess infinite power, and rules over all.
We The People are the pesky ants ruining His picnic and have been since the garden of Eden. NEWSFLASH: He loves us anyway!
So give up something for the next 40 days but also work on developing a greater respect for God. How to do that, I do not know. That will vary from person to person. Praying about it will provide your answer.
Just imagine the joy in your little corner of God’s world by Easter.
Related Reading: None Like Him, 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That’s a Good Thing) by Jen Wilkin
Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is the amateur photographer behind the blog OgleOhio.com.
This is a glimpse of my journal I’ve been writing in since November. One verse every day
“Though an army encamp around me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.” Psalm 27:3
One verse became two this month when deciding to include the Bible verse of the month.
Then Job replied to the Lord, “I know you can do all things; no purpose of your will be thwarted.” Job 42:1-2
The verse is based on a two-year reading plan being followed by me and my fellow Facebook group members.
Writing these verses every day gives me peace and confidence to face every day, no matter what lies ahead.
After writing the verses, the pages are decorated with stickers and/or washi tape.
While this journal is now full, another one is ready for tomorrow.
I encourage you to pick a Bible verse and write it every morning. See how it impacts your day whether you are facing grief or a regular workday.
Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is the amateur photographer behind the blog OgleOhio.com.
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