10 Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.”
Zechariah 4:10 NLT
I am so excited because today is my birthday. You know that one day a year when it is all about you. Except it is also all about my daughter Faith. She was my birthday present twelve years ago today.
We celebrate together every year. This year we are having a Duck Dynasty party. So glad we moved on from the princess parties. Although this girl loves being treated like a queen.
Sparkler courtesy of Petr Kratochvil
Anyhow, an even bigger celebration for me was that this is my blogging anniversary month. I have been blogging for three years. I came to
WordPress two years ago, and I am just giddy about what God has done with this gals treasures she gathers at His feet.
And before the celebrations begin I just want to thank God for small beginnings.
Many times the God-sized dream for our lives can take our focus off the little things we do everyday. The many small ways in which God is faithful along the way.
So when you accomplish that small goal today. Celebrate it. Thank God for the small beginnings, and pray you would not despise them.
This practice is something I personally want to use to change my perspective. Let’s tell the world we are not ashamed of where we are. Tell them, “I have not made it where I or others think I should be. But I made it here, and this is how I will celebrate small beginnings. I will thank God.”
I’m thankful for you today as well. You are a treasure. Don’t forget to celebrate you, Beloved! <3Melinda
Really y’all I’m just another Samaritan woman seeking living water and pouring out where I see need for encouragement. I am 48, mother to four girls ages 16-26, Gigi to the most handsome 2-year-old little boy, Fibromyalgia warrior, minister, writer, and a lifetime learner.
I am writing my first book, slowly but surely, six chapters in, as our blessed first love has called me to share His glory in my story. I feel lost in that familiar desert place, and thankful for the manna that is there miraculously every day. I am overcoming hour by hour the condemning voices of the enemy and learning to love myself. It has been an arduous journey. This wordsmith journey, but so worth it.
I became a licensed minister in 2010. However, I do not currently work in the ministry. I share Christ's love through devotional blogging. I have a degree in Church Ministry, was pursuing my degree in Christian Care and Counseling at Oral Roberts University, but now am pursuing Life Coaching, and Neurolinguistic Programming Master Practioner Certifications and a business license.
I am a certified women’s biblical counselor through the Extraordinary Women's program at Light University. I am working on their Addiction and Recovery program now too. Yes, I am a glutton for punishment with a wealth of life experiences with which I can minister comfort to others. I'm a lover of a good book, writing, singing, and music, and my nemesis is the perpetual laundry pile. Blessings to you and yours, <3Melinda
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