Philippians 4:20 Part 2. Updates on Charity Sewing. Book Date.

Philippians 4:20 Part 2
Part 1
Scripture
Observation
Praising God - Paul is praising Him right after he writes, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 NIV.  

And then comes verse 20:  
To our God and Father, be glory for ever. Amen.
Application
He praises God for meeting his needs. period. and Amen. period.

Our children don't know what they need - they don't see the big picture.

In the same way, we don't know what we need - we don't see the big picture.

But God does on both counts.
We can trust Him.
And praise Him.
Period.
And Amen.

His will.
Not mine.
Hard stuff.

Really hard.  I write this not because I have a cheerful, happy-go-lucky-life.  
I don't.
Believe me.
I don't.

BUT
I try to live a joy filled life (The joy of the LORD is my strength. Nehemiah 8:10).  

I'm learning that
1) His will, not mine, is always best and that
2) it's far easier to praise Him through my tears than fight Him through my pain.

He's trustable.
Prayer
Oh my LORD, how I've been challenged to grow up and put on my "big girl panties" lately.  Just when I thought I'd made it faith wise, You stretch me just a bit more.  

I thank You for being with me strengthening me with Your joy, the knowledge that the battle is already won and that Your will is always best for me.  

Thank You for helping me to learn to lean on You instead of fighting You.  It's so much easier and less stressful.  

I love You, My LORD.
Amen.

Charity Sewing Update
JP Drainage Bags
Last week I wrote about Christy's (@ckscarves) JP Drainage Bag covers.  My cancer care group loved them, but suggested I use a wider ribbon.  Someone else sent me some contacts who may be able to distribute them!  I'll be following up this week.  

CIL Squares 
I've made 25 blocks so far - and feel so blessed to be able to do this!

During chemotherapy treatment and even before, I so wanted to sew for charity, but didn't think I had time.  I prayed and wala!  God has given me so many opportunities!

Comfort Dolls
Caroline at Sew Can She wrote about these Comfort Dolls that are given to the brave women in domestic violence shelters.  This project was started by Pat Winters.  I contacted her and received permission to make them for cancer patients.  How I would have loved to have a little softie to cling to as I went through various tests, treatments, effects of chemotherapy and the year after treatment.  I'm hoping to make some this week between appointments.  

Book Date

https://www.amazon.com/
More-Than-Hobby-Americas-
Superstore/dp/1595559833

I finished More Than A Hobby by David Green with Dean Merrill!  It was a good read and I will be writing down some of the wisdom Mr. Greene shared in my reading journal.  

https://www.amazon.com/
NIV-Story-Audio-CD-Continuing/
dp/0310421772

I'm so enjoying this book!  It's as though God is speaking directly to me and showing me His deep love and patience.  As I mentioned last week, my church, Heart for the World,  provides the study outlines that make this a wonderful devotional time!  

https://www.amazon.com/
Quilters-Homecoming-
Creek-Quilts-Book/
dp/0743260236

The Quilter's Homecoming by Jennifer Chiaverini  is an awesome read!  As I travel from school to school, I can drive up to 1.5 hours a day!  This audio book keeps me company!  

https://www.goodreads.com/book/
show/835448.Why_the_Sky_Is_Blue

I just started Why the Sky is Blue by Susan Meissner and am already finding it hard to put down!  Many of the books I'm reading are on my wish list at Paperbackswap.com or I learn about them from Kathryn's link up Book Date!  


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