May you have an Ephraim Day~Monday words for the soul

Joseph named his second son Ephraim. Ephraim was given to him after he had been delivered from his suffering of 13 years. Joseph said that he named him this because God had made him fruitful in the land of his suffering. Ephraim means “twice fruitful.”

Joseph was fruitful in two instances. He was fruitful during his time of adversity and in his prosperity. When God brings us into a time of suffering, it can be a fruitful time. It’s rare for us to see the fruit during the suffering period. But know that the roots are going deep into the spiritual soil of our soul because of our pressing in to God during our time of suffering. This is producing a work in our character that cannot be seen until it finishes the process. Such was the case for Joseph.

If you find yourself in a time of suffering, now is the time to press into God. Let your roots grow deeper. Whenever there is a famine, tree roots are forced to drive deeper into the soil to find water. These times are designed to create such a deep-rooted faith that our natures will be changed forever. ~Os Hillman

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More Monday Words for the Soul

A word from The Sponsor~May 5

He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.
~ John 3:30

Although originally spoken by John the Baptizer, these words apply to me too…

He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.

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Additional words from The Sponsor

This Weekend~Come Home to Yourself

Today would be a great day to decide that no matter how long the road is, you are going to come home to yourself and reflect the grace-filled life that is meant for you.
~Adapted from the Brave Girls’ Club

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Mid-week question of the week~May 1~Carry off

Are you carrying it all … all by yourself?  Throw it out. Throw it away. Fling it far and wide…into the arms of Grace.

What a cathartic gift it is to lay our burdens down. God’s strength and forgiveness is critical for us to recognize and accept. It is our saving grace. ~Lisa Delay

Because of Grace we never have to carry our burdens and fears alone…especially since our lifeguard walks on water. And he rolls stones away…

We were never meant to carry our burdens alone, writes Jennifer Dukes Lee.

Cast off and cast away burdens on the LORD, and He shall sustain you. ~Psalm 55:22). 

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Monday words for the soul~April 29~Perception

I’m still humming Change Your Mind from Friday’s post.

You know, it can go either way, those lyrics…either change your mind to embrace what Grace says about you, or change your mind away from what Grace does not say about you.

So grateful for you and the perceptions we can embrace and change and receive and share…

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More Monday words for the Soul

A word from The Sponsor~April 28

Colossians 2:2

Additional words from The Sponsor

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This Weekend~April 26~Change your mind

If you want to be somebody else,
If you’re tired of fighting battles with yourself
If you want to be somebody else

Change your mind…

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