Hot Lemon Water

I may not be able to enjoy this drink every morning, but I am happy I can enjoy it when I can. I remembered the first time I tired it. The lemon made me close my eyes and the ginger overpowered the turmeric and black pepper.

The second time I made it, it had too much black pepper, and I couldn’t even get past two sips. I didn’t give up and now it’s just right. I add a little honey when my throat is hurting as I did this morning. If you like a hot and spicy drink try this. 

Enjoy. Bye IV Now, LD

Not Giving Up..

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When you give your word, even though it was an impossible task to do, and the second you realized you might not be able to do it. You start doubting yourself and trying to come up with a way to get out of it, but is that who you are?

John 17:17 NIV  – Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 

https://bible.com/bible/111/jhn.17.17.NIV

I don’t know if I am able to crochet 19 scarves in 7 days, but I will never know until I try. I will do my best to keep my word, because that is the person I want to be. Someone who others can trust to keep her word.

Back to my project. I have a few minutes before I have to get ready to go to service.

Bye IV Now, LD*

You Don’t Know Me…

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My job (no my young supervisor) got me upset I had to stop what I was about to keep repeating, “I really hate this place,” but then I felt back to one of my favorite songs from years ago “Yes Jesus Loves me -”

I was able to calm myself down. I then told myself to just breathe. I was thinking about getting a picture with those words, but Google gave me a song (wasn’t helpful). Then I thought why not put those words in my Bible app and get some real encouragement.

Daniel 10:17 NIV

[17] How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe.”

https://bible.com/bible/111/dan.10.17.NIV

Then I asked: I will get through this

Philippians 4:13 NIV [13] I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

https://bible.com/bible/111/php.4.13.NIV

Numbers 16:45 NIV [45] “Get away from this assembly so I can put an end to them at once.” And they fell facedown.

https://bible.com/bible/111/num.16.45.NIV

Isaiah 43:2 NIV [2] When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.43.2.NIV

I can spend hours on this app and Never get bored, but I need to take a few moments to close my eyes and put today out of my mind. I am blessed to know I am above what others see, because through Him I can do and be anything…..

Bye IV Now, LD*

Waiting IV a Package…

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I spent all morning trying not to worry about my amazon package, checking the delivery time every ten to fifteen minutes, and when I missed my last check in. I was happy when it showed that it was delivered. My smile turned into a frown when I opened my front door. No package.

Okay, just breathe was my first thought as I went back into the house, to get a jacket, and started blessing an unknown person out as I walked towards the mailbox.

I saw a box, no my name wasn’t on that package, but when I opened my mailbox. I smiled when I saw my package and apologized for thinking the worst of my neighbors. (Sad, to say I have had a package or two.

I don’t think I am the only one who gets a little stressed over getting a package? I have one more to go, then I can relax.

Bye IV Now, LD*

Going to Smile Anyway…

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I decided it didn’t matter how I was feeling, when asked I will always say, “I am good,” because I know words are powerful and I am blessed.

Matthew 12:37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” NIV (New International Version Bible)

As I go over today invents, I am smiling, because I know what I have to do – to hold onto this Smile….

Bye IV Now, LD*