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Greetings!
Welcome to WINE! I know that you have been allowing God's Glory to shine forth in you everyday. Ladies it is that time again to take a moment to say thank you to all of the Mother's who sacrifice daily for express their love to us. Being a Mom whether through childbirth or by some unique inheritance is a beautiful bond.
I am certain there are many Moms out there who can relate to the diverse hats we wear throughout the year. When I was younger I would seek out ways to get a break away from the children during this time of year. Now, that I am wiser, I have come to realize the importance of sharing this special day "with" my children. They have grown older you see, and I now know they will not be under my wings for much longer. Today many of us are grasping to reclaim that time of hugs and snuggling up with a good children's book together.
This reminds me of someone else who is both a father to the fatherless and a mother in many cases to the motherless; He is a sister, a brother, and a friend. I call Him the Lover of my soul. His name is Jesus! He too has watched us grow, many times yearning for us to curl up at His feet and love on Him. When we were younger we sought after Him with such zeal.
Today He is still here, waiting patiently for us to allow Him to extend His comfort to us just as we extend comfort to those around us. Commit to spending time in His presence daily. Begin now by pausing for a second and allowing His sweet presence to caress and soothe your soul today. Get a scripture in your heart and meditate on it until you sense the quietness of His Spirit hovering near. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you, (James 4:8). After all, we need that refill so that we can continue to pour life, love, and laughter into the hearts of those so dear us.
Abiding in Him,
Jacqueline |
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A Mother's Day Thought
 The "Now's" of our lives - what are they and why are they so important to us? Can missing a "NOW" change our destiny? How can I recognize my "NOW "and stay in it? What am I missing in my life and what does the "NOW" have to do with that? These are the questions that so many of us ask ourselves over and over again.
You cannot step over a moment to get to a second just because there is pain in front of you. Pain is life's way of letting you know you are about to grow. If you continue in the process of stepping over your pain you will never be able to fully operate in your "NOW". Now is not found in your last thought ... it is only found in your next thought. It was your past thoughts that got you into this cycle of pain and blame. You are only as great as your next thought, because life is lived in the present, not in your past. When we think about something, we connect our spirit, emotions, and thoughts to re-live the past, be it good or bad.
Unfruitful thoughts leave us more devastated than the last time we meditated on the pain. We must ask ourselves ... How is that working for us? It is probably not working very well at all! How many times are you going to ask yourself and others the same question? Remember you are "NOT" your thoughts and emotions. Yes, they are apart of your human nature, but should not be your foundation when not in alignment with who you really are. We are to be in charge of our thoughts. We should not allow our thoughts and feelings to manage us - they are only the human part ... not the being.
Remember you are greater than your human nature. You are a spirit that lives in flesh. Though the "NOW" is not pain-less or free of hurt, you must let go of your past and move your spirit, emotions, thoughts, and actions forward. Become the "BEING" and be in charge of your life. Start asking the tough questions. Why am I feeling, thinking, and reacting this way? For example, you have said it out of your mouth so many times, "this is not me; I don't act or think this way. Why am I at this same place again in my life? I'm not even hungry and I am eating." I'm angry and I don't even know why.
After asking the tough questions, become more proactive about changing what you do not like about yourself or the trial you are facing. This is the beginning of self-awareness. You have started seeing your self past your human nature. This is the "Being" living through the flesh.
Your spirit is fighting its way back to the front of your mind. When your spirit makes it to the front of your thoughts, the "NOW" will follow. Deciding what words you will allow out of your mouth, is like deciding what life you will have. If you do not like your life, then take the time to examine your words and your connections. Remember: your words create life.
When destiny is greater than emotions, one can achieve purpose and find their "NOW". |
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Words of Wisdom
From a Young Man's Perspective
by: R. "Lamont" Owensby Jr.
Her tears have formed lakes from all of my mistakes and lies that form earthquakes in her eyes
Sighs and heartbreaks try to keep her body from being strong,
But she is still by my side even if I am wrong
Sometimes I don't understand why she loves me so much,
When everything seems to crumble at my gentle touch
Such mishaps only occur because of my choice,
But whenever I am too far gone all I have to do is call and listen to her soothing voice
And for all of you unbelievers you must discover,
That you are nothing without a beautiful and caring mother
©Copyright 2009, Her Tears, R. Lamont Owensby Jr.
(aka Monty) |
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Quarterly Attribute
Pursue: Continue to chase after God. Stay in constant pursuit of Him and His will. Press toward the goal refusing to allow past obstacles to become a hindrance in your present or a road block to your future. When you labor is for the Lord you can rest in His peace and abide in His love. |
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Now is the time for you to shine. WINE is honored to present our first writing contest. You are encouraged to stir up the gifts within you in the upcoming months. Get those pencils sharpened and fingers massaged to submit your entry to WINE. Learn more by visiting us at: www.stayonthevine.com.
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