Meet B, the New Year's turtle. (Her eyes are still red from staying up past midnight! )B noticed many of you have chosen a 'word' for 2010. Not to b outdone, B, the New Year's turtle has a whole sentence to share. smiles
This dropped from above as B pondered the New Year.
How many people can you touch?
These words immediately directed B's thoughts off her turtle self to the world around her! The Lord was asking B to consider OTHERS. He wanted her red eyes to b focused on His purpose. B is thankful the Lord wants her to see clearly. Nothing like a drop of 'spiritual Visine' to kick off 2010! B, the New Year's turtle is on the lookout for people crossing her path. Who can she help, love, encourage, and reach out to with His touch TODAY? Not tomorrow. Today. B's looking up for direction. I pray this year you and B will not miss all the todays given to us.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Phil 2: 3-5
B His Girl
P.S. Turtles Can Fly
Jesus
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Yourself
And JOY is what happens when we do!
I love your verse! I will JOYn you!
B JOYful always!
Kathy
B,
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful post. I wanted to drop over and wish you a wonderful week. I will be on and off line for a while, until things settle down. I am off to the doctors appointment with the hubby this a:m. We will know more today on this situation that has occured. I pray everything will turn out alright.
I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday. Love Love the little 2010 turtle.
God bless
Hugs,
Heidi
B,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT! This is far better than one word! I pray I can touch many lives this year!
Blessings and hugs, andrea
Awww I love the turtle. More importantly I enjoyed your thoughts and words. What a blessing. Thank you.
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Love this turtle.
ReplyDeleteYes, HIS touch has power. I have felt God's touch through the love and care of others. This is your path, B, walk in it. And while you are at it, fly!!!
I'll meet ya in flight. On eagle's wings.
Love you,
Tiff
"Spiritual Visine"...I need to use some of that...great post!
ReplyDeletelove the word B!!! I pray God uses me to touch at least one more than last year, actually, I'm praying that he uses me to touch many...This will be my year of no fear. can't wait to share it with you!!
ReplyDeleteB I have to say that when I saw that picture, the first thing that popped into my head was those little troll dolls that were popular in the 60's and 70's. I think it is the hair. I think it will be a great year for all of us. As usual you posted a great message.
ReplyDeleteA worthy question...
ReplyDeleteConsidering I spend most days indoors, I have to be extra creative about my outward "touching of lives."
Touch well and touch often, sister. Our God is well-pleased with your offering.
peace~elaine
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Turtles can fly? Now that's exciting news, B!
ReplyDeleteI agree that God wants us to be focused on others. It's certainly what you do regularly. Thanks for this word of encouragement.
And Happy New Year!
Oh girl! Yes! We need to "consider"....everything.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing B's note of wisdom... :)
I figured that turtles could fly... somehow.
Love you!!!
P.S. my antispam word is "TAXIE"....suppose they could FLY in a Taxie?? Suppose that is their transportation?
Love it! I love that you said "today." That's right! He uses us as His hands & feet - uses us to touch people's lives. What a blessing!
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Oh, B! You touch so many people. I'm excited to see how God uses you in this New Year. I know it will be something very special.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome thought B! I am always so encouraged when I stop by to visit.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you in 2010 B!
Amen! I love the direction and encouragement in this post B!
ReplyDeleteAbundant blessings to you in 2010 and beyond!
(Of course that turtle can fly. God gave her feathers.)
The JOY girl here can't take credit for this because Yolanda told it to me yesterday - that her friend is choosing J-O-Y for the New Year with the words:
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That whole concept is what Jesus called us to in the two N.T. commandments that sum up the O.T. ten! I want to touch lives in a way that will have an impact for God and His kingdom purposes!
Love this post! And today I am OVERJOYED [again] by His ABUNDANT BLESSINGS over me!
Choosing J-O-Y too, Stephanie
JESUS ONLY in 2010
With a smile on my face I shine for Him
ReplyDeleteYou spoke more than a word dear friend and it blessed my heart deeply. Whenever I visit with you I know I will receive MEAT to chew on, swallow, digest and live.
ReplyDeleteI love you.
DEAR BARBARA,
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BELATED 2010 TO YOU.
I WANTED TO TELL YOU I HAVE AN AWARD FOR YOU ON MY BLOG. IF YOU ARE AN AWARD FREE BLOG I UNDERSTAND, AS I HAVE GONE TO THAT MYSELF BUT THIS IS A SPECIAL BLESSING.
YOUR BLOG INSPIRES ME SO MUCH AND IS JUST FILLED WITH THE LOVE OF THE LORD.
ALSO, I HAVE STARTED A NEW BLOG SIMPLY DEBBIE.THAT IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND YOUR AWARD.
I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU MORE THIS YEAR. YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SMILE.
A GRACIE ANN PECK
SIMPLY DEBBIE
Contrary to what pop psychology often teaches, putting others before oneself CAN bring peace and happiness. There is too much "me first" being promoted, methinks!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today.
ReplyDeleteThank you B for caring about OTHERS. I always enjoy hearing what words you have to say. Your blog is a blessing.
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Barbara, you won the autographed copy of Making It Real: Whose Faith is It Anyway on my blogpost, Discerning Direction. Email me at tseller@daretobelieve.org and tell me where to send it! Blessings.
ReplyDeleteSuzie Eller, Proverbs 31 Ministries
Great blog post B! I'm so the late bloomer but learning that God's timing is not a mistake on how things have unfolded. Being purposeful and in all things we will touch people's lives - who so need to know about God's hope! I will use the Letter "M" for my name Melinda and join you as "Murtle". LOL !!
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