Monday, January 30, 2012

Greetings from "His Kindness Year Round"!

Do you enjoy talking to and hearing from your best friend?

I adore the days (especially weekends) when the Lord talks to me (or I stop and listen to Him, whichever it is.)

This past weekend I had the pleasure to experience God speaking to my heart -- from a church service, from friends, from a minister on TV. The peace it brings to my soul is tremendous and very welcomed.

He speaks to us in so many ways -- through His written Word, music, other people, that gentle, personal whisper. I enjoy sharing with my Heavenly Father. He always listens (and I can't say that about everyone else). I pray we all stop and remain silent to hear His voice. Some days that’s a genuine challenge, but it’s always worth hearing what He has to say.

Jeremiah 29:12 NLT “When you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”

Prayerfully, your sister in Him,

Robin

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Greetings from "His Kindness Year Round"!

Happy Weekend to all!

I read this quote yesterday from Joyce Meyer: "Hear what others have to say, but listen to God."

Let's always remember to hear others, but FOLLOW the voice of God.

Prayerfully, your sister in Him,

Robin

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Greetings from "His Kindness Year Round"

If someone had told me a month ago that I'd be writing a blog, I would have given you a puzzled look. It has never been my plans, dreams or goals. However, the desire and need to write has been recently placed upon my heart.

I've always enjoyed writing. I love to journal, and I write in my faith journal daily. I know several "bloggers" and have enjoyed reading their blogs. And let's not forget the movie, "Julie and Julia" about Julie, who became a blogger.

I am as surprised to be sitting here writing this as you may be reading. God has placed upon my heart some things to share. Most blogs will be short. Sometimes a simple phrase of inspiration or encouragement, in which I will always credit the author. Sometimes a particular Bible verse. Other posts will be things the Lord has put upon my heart to share. That's what began this entire ball of wax. God has led me to share some thoughts with you that He began to share with me new year's weekend and continuing. Maybe someone in blog world is to read the things I'm learning.

The homepage isn't even finished yet. (Gotta figure out how to get the title up there!) What you see today is a quickly put together site to begin writing. The site and blog won’t be anything extravagant or “professional”, but from the heart. God keeps sharing His thoughts. I know it's time for me to begin sharing them also.

As far as the blog name, "His Kindness Year Round", many may recognize from a face book and email event I "created" on January 12 in memory of my husband’s birthday. It was a day in which I asked everyone to do something extra special for someone else. I appreciate all the kind deeds that were done. Thank you to those who participated and also to those who shared with me.

Kindness Year Round . . . . Think about it for a second: Isn't God’s love bountiful to us year round? Aren’t His blessings available to us year round? He doesn't only show up at Easter or Christmas. He doesn't show up only in the good times or only in the difficult times. He is present all the time. We should show our love, care, kindness and thankfulness to others not only at Thanksgiving or Christmas or Valentine’s Day or birthdays -- but year round. Just as God does.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) “For I know the plans I have for you”, says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

Prayerfully, your sister in Him,

Robin