Encouragements & Reflections #5

Hey, everyone! It's Marianne. It's been a while since we've done an Encouragements & Reflections post, so I thought I would write one tonight.

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Quick Encouragement #32

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By Marianne

Hey! Just thought I'd drop in and say hi! Sorry about that crazy no-post-for-like-eighteen-days-stretch, we've been quite busy. I found this quote to be quite encouraging so I made a image to share with ya'll! 

"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future."

Quick Encouragement #31

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By Marianne

  Sometimes it's easy to respond to hate with hate. However, that's not at all what Jesus would have us do. He wants us to love our enemies and show them forgiveness and compassion. Think back with me to when Jesus was hanging on the cross. The people were showing more than hate to Him. They were mercilessly beating Him. But did He hate them right back? No. He asked His Father to forgive them. To forgive us. He showed them mercy, grace, compassion, love. That's how He wants us to act too! 

Quick Encouragement #30

Just a reminder. He is watching, He is caring, because He loves you indescribably.

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Quick Encouragement #28

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Quick Encouragement #27

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By Marianne

   Unfortunately I have done this way too many times. I've put on a shirt and thought "Man, this makes me look fat." Or I've looked in the mirror and thought "My teeth are so big!" But the truth is I was made in God's image. I read that passage in my Bible the other night and thought "Why? Why have I allowed myself to think that I am ugly?" God created me. God created you. The next time you find a flaw in your appearance, PLEASE, remember these two things.  

1. Remember that God created you in His image.

2. Remember that your outward appearance isn't what matters.

I know it's hard. Believe me, I do. But if you remember these things I pray that you will find the comfort I did. 

   

Quick Encouragement #25

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How was your day? Today Elinor and I picked up a copy of the new Rend Collective CD, The Art of Celebration. It is AWESOME!!! My favorite songs are Burn Like A Star, Joy, Joy (remix), and My Lighthouse... Create In Me is pretty great too! :)

Quick Encouragement #24

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So, I am terribly sorry that we haven't posted much other than Quick Encouragements. I don't wish to make excuses, but we have been busy. However, we do have Movie Review, Painting by Marianne #4, and Book Friends #4 posts in the making, so hopefully you won't have to wait much longer! Thanks for your patience! 

Quick Encouragement #22

Today's quick encouragement is a short but inspiring quote!

Have a great weekend! 

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