Still Stitching #5. Stitching With Love. Book Date.

Still Stitching #5

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Hello There,

So, what does our last point look like?  Remember, it was

 

For me, it evolved.  I had to realize how true Step 1 is:

We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.

In the rooms of Al-Anon, I learned that I could replace the word “alcohol” with anything – the actions of others, a horrible diagnosis, my boss, my peers – anything.  I only have control over my responses.  So, I turned to the One who has control.  In the beginning of each crisis (and they can be continuous), I allow myself to feel my emotions:  fear, anger, hurt, betrayal, disappointment, despair. 

Then I cry – a lot.

Then I pray – even more.

Eventually I praise – even through my tears – I praise God. 

That is so empowering:  letting the defeated one know he is defeated.

I also highly recommend reading the Bible.  Perhaps the Psalms are for you?  Maybe Philippians? Inspirational books help as well.  The ones that recently changed my life were Why the Sky is Blue by Susan Meissner and Hidden Places by Lynn Austin.  You will see how powerfully God can work in your life.

Music helps so much!

Songs like Grace Wins by Matthew West,

Dare to Believe by Ray Boltz,

Fight Song by Rachel Patten, and

Stronger by Mandisa.

As you listen to the lyrics,

think of yourself,

not your loved one. 

I learned to focus on me and becoming stronger.

My dear reader, music

encourages,

strengthens,

speaks,

heals,

and is always there. 

You know what else is there?

Well, it’s Who is always there?

God.

Yup.

He is there, waiting for me,

waiting for you.

Give Him

your tears, joy will come in the morning,

your anger, He can take it – and give you peace.

You’ve tried everything else, why not give Him a shot?

Until next time.

Stitching With Love
Kat from Kat and Cat Quilts has a new block drive:  the Hunter's Star.   One of the reasons I so enjoy participating in her block drives are the opportunity to learn about new blocks!  Here are my first two blocks!

This one is correct.

 After a meeting 

with the seam ripper, 

this one will be correct as well!

Aren't the 30's fabrics so wonderfully pretty?

Book Date

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

We are moving onto 2nd Samuel in The Story and I'm still keeping up!  Yea!  I like the mini sermons that are published after the Sunday sermon. Coupled with our Life Group, they give me a whole new perspective!    

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

I finished Why the Sky is Blue by Susan Meissner.  This book is a keeper for me.  I added many notes to my "Lessons Learned From Books" journal.  I highly encourage you to check it out.  

http://anntatlock.com/books/
place-called-morning/

I also finished listening to A Placed Called Morning by Ann Tatlock.  Oh my gosh!  Such a good book and to think it's Ms. Tatlock's debut novel!  I'm looking forward to listening to/reading more of her books!

https://www.goodreads.com/
book/show/
17851885-i-am-malala

I also started reading I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb.  Another excellent read!

Check out these fun link ups!

Monday Making @ Love, Laugh, Quilt

Show and Tell Mondays with Bambi

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? @ Book Date

Moving It Forward Monday @ Em’s Scrapbag

Main Crush Mondays @Cooking Up Quilts

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