Philippians 1:14 (Part 2). Tuesday To Do List. A Question for Bloggers.

Philippians 1:14

SCRIPTURE

OBSERVATION

Today, with this scripture, I really felt led to listen to this song first.

And then this one is also on my heart:

Paul is pointing out, yet again, 

that a presumably negative experience 

(remember verse 12!) 

has a positive God-spin! 

His chains are not for naught!  

(I love to play with words!)

Most of the brother and sisters have grown in confidence in the LORD and are daring, 
yes, daring 
all the more 
to proclaim the gospel without fear!

Let’s look at this part:

And because of my chains,

Most of the brother and sisters

Have become confident in the LORD

Do you see the significance of that part of the verse??!!! 
It makes me want to dance!
      

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Sometimes situations seem so rock bottom 

that there’s nowhere to go 

but up!

Most of the brothers and sisters 
saw no choice 
but to grow in confidence 
in the LORD and 
dare to proclaim
– yes – 
proclaim the gospel without fear!

Paul did not use the word preach or teach, but “proclaim”!
Proclaim:

• : to say or state (something) in a public, official, or definite way : to declare or announce (something)
• : to show (something) clearly

The word declare caught my eye. That's exactly what I picture the Philippians doing!

Declare:

• : to say or state (something) in an official or public way
• : to say (something) in a strong and confident way
• : to tell the government about (money you have earned or received) in order to pay taxes

In the face of adversity they proclaimed the gospel in a strong and confident way! Wow!

The very FOUNDER of their church was imprisoned!

But they did not falter! 

Instead, 
their confidence 
in the LORD,

not in a man,

but in the LORD,

grew! 

“And because of my chains,

most of the brothers and sisters

have become

more confident in the LORD…”

It was a process.

They faced adversity.

They had to have turned to the LORD.

He gave them so much confidence

that they began to proclaim His Word –

while the founder of the church was in chains.

APPLICATION

As I faced

breast cancer, 

the memories of a painful past,

the memories of abandonment,
My precious LORD and Savior was there to minister to me

WHEN I WAS READY.

Until then,

He waited for me. 

And 
I AM BECOMING MORE CONFIDENT IN THE LORD!!

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Now I face

breast cancer with victory,

the memories of the memories of a painful past,
the memories of abandonment with the knowledge that

I was NEVER abandoned. 

And you know what,

you weren’t either.

And neither is your loved one

who is currently suffering.

PRAYER

Whew, LORD, this was a tough post to write!

Some warning would have been nice.

I’m spent.

But, Father, I know You are at work.

And I know You will refresh me.
And I praise You for that!

Father God, I know there are people reading this who 

are very sick,

are caregivers to the very ill,

have been hurt as I have been hurt,

or perhaps even worse than I.

Be there for them, my LORD,

as You were there for me.
Father, bless myself, 
my readers and friends
with Your presence,
strength, confidence, and comfort.
Thank you my LORD 
for all you have done in my life.
Please continue to form me into the 
woman of God 
You would have be me.
Amen!

Tuesday To Do List

Here is my Tuesday To Do List from last week:

9/26/16

Hand Sewing 

binding ABC quilt

Done! and even finished and attached the label

Quilting 

Secret Project
Oh oh!
I am kinda glad I didn't even start this project because it's a Christmas gift and I have an even better project for this person - thanks to Missouri Star Quilt Companies Daily Deal!  So excited!  :)

Regular Sewing 

Frankenstein sew batting scraps

Done!

Crochet 

Baby M2’s crochet afghan Crochet ½ of the 42 Blue Dots for Border

Done!

Quilt Labels 

Michael’s Dallas Cowboy Afghan Label

Done!

BOM’s & QAL’s 

Drunkards Path Done!

Quilty 365 – get caught up Done!

Here's my List for this week:

10/04 – 10/11

Hand Sewing

Finish bread slices for felt food

 I need 6 more slices of bread.  

They're cut out, just need to be stitched up.

Quilting

12 Blocks for Covered In Love 

(Please check out the link!)

Christmas Sewing – choose pattern cut out fabric

3 blocks are already finished!

Regular Sewing

Tablecloth for prayer garden bistro

Crochet 

BabyM2’s crochet afghan crochet 21 more blue dots for border

It looks finished, but it's going to have matching dots on the border.  I need 42 of each color.

BOM’s & QAL’s 

Be My Neighbor:  Block 2

Quilty 365:   learn to QAYG; quilt at least 3 blocks of Row 1

Row 1 and Sammy

He's roughly 15 years old 

and a snuggle bug.  :)

I'm linking up to Linky Tuesday at Freemotion by the River , October Quilty365 Linkup and To Do Tuesday at Stitch All Things.  

A Question for Bloggers.

I'm looking for some help with my blog regarding replying to comments.  I review my comments on the dashboard of blogger.  When I see comments, I publish them and then hit reply and respond to them.

So many of you reply to my comments via email.  This is nice as it fosters friendships as well. 

Here's my question:

When I reply to comments on my web page, does the person who commented get an email as well?

Or is it all a separate process?

Thank you!

Dear Friend, this is my truth!  :)

I would really appreciate your input!