Isaiah 40:11, Fiber Fun, Literary Life, Finding Joy

  

Hello There,

Thank you for stopping by!  I've decided to conclude our study of verses for those with faltering faith this week and begin our study of Darien Cooper's devotional written for Hind's Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard's next week.  The intorduction and especially the preface alone were so encouraging!

Thoughtful Tuesday - A God Morning. To Do Tuesday.

Thoughtful Tuesday
Today, instead of sharing a post that has blessed me, I need to share an event that happened in my home.  

God gave me the great honor of encouraging a young man to breathe new life into his marriage!  

After a bungled appointment with our regular appliance repair man, he and I were able to adjust our schedules so he could come over this morning.  

After initial conversation, I asked him if he was married and he said yes.  Then, this question popped out of my mouth, "Are you happy?"  

Though I can be outspoken, believe me, this was even beyond what I would normally say!  I not only shocked him, but I shocked myself!  

Our conversation eventually led to me sharing my testimony of how God saved my marriage and gave me a deep love for my precious husband.  He was surprised at how God can move in a marriage.  

He gratefully received a book I offered him, The Love Dare, and promised me that he would read it - tonight.  I also suggested he watch the movie, Fireproof.  

I shared how Shaunti Feldhahn's books, For Women Only and For Men Only completely restored our marriage more than 10 years ago. 

He was so open to saving his marriage via these godly tools!

Naturally, I told him that my husband and I would be willing to mentor his wife and him as they work on their marriage.  

I was stunned by our conversation.  Then I praised God and reached out to share the good news with my husband.  Afterwards, I called a prayer warrior and asked for prayer for this young couple and for our family.

Sometimes God puts us in situations where He wants to move - we are His hands - and it's fabulous.  

Today was a normal day filled with grandchildren and later, an appointment with a young repairman.  Who knew it would lead to such a life changing event where God would move so deeply in this young man's heart?  

Who knew?
God knew.
He knew and He came.


To Do Tuesday
Last Times's List 

Surprisingly, a lot was accomplished this week!
1) Make 1 or 2 more yo-yo flowers. ✔

2) Stitch up at least 1/2 of the green skein of yarn for my afghan. ✘ Instead I started a new prayer shawl!    

3) Trim the four patches (inspired by Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts )✔  I'm up to 140!  
4)  Make labels for the baby quilts!  ✔

5)  Follow up with the organizations to give out the drainage bags.  ✘  

6) Work on my Grandmother's Flower Garden.   ✘ 

7) Made these pillowcases!✔ Tada!

 Here's a close up of the embroidery 

I'm learning to play with!

This Week's List

1) It's time to finish connecting the first row of my yo-yo quilt!  

2) Make a bit of progress on my Spring Granny Square Afghan!  

3) Continue working on my four patches during my conversations with Dad.  

4) Cut out the pattern for my OMG hosted at Elm Street Quilts.  For those of you who read yesterday's post - did you guess what it is?  It's a whale softie for my grandson!  He fell in love with the pattern and how could I resist?

5)  Finish the quilt top for Comfort Quilt #3.  

I hope you consider visiting and linking up to:

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch All Things

Linky Tuesday @ Freemotion by the River

Trekking Thru The Week @ Trekking Thru

Mid-Week Makers @ Quilt Fabrication

I love reading your comments!  
They put a smile on my face!

Thoughtful Tuesdays To Do Tuesday.

Thoughtful Tuesdays
Hi there!  You know, I started collecting blog posts that inspired me some time ago and it is my joy to share them with you on Tuesday!  Again, this Tuesday I turn to a post by Laura Rath at Journey in Faith:  14 Verses When It Feels Like God is Silent.  She is transparent about her own walk with God - especially when she does not feel Him.  The verses she presents are "oldies but goodies" to me - tried and true. 

Many years ago I was a youth sponser.  One of my precious girls shared a thought that has stuck with me all these years.  When we feel God carrying us, we are babies in our faith.  When we feel God holding our hands, we are teens in the faith.  But, when we have faith despite not sensing God's presence at all,we are adults in the faith.  Now, I'm not saying this is true in all situations, but it certainly made me realize the importance of believing despite my feelings.  

Calling out to Him for help when we feel abandoned is all it takes!  Psalm 34:17-18 is one of the verses Laura shares.  It ministers to me deeply.  

Sometimes, being still and knowing (Psalm 46:10) is all it takes. 

I encourage you to take a look at Laura's list of verses, pray each one and get your praise and dancing shoes on - even through your tears.  Try it....you might be surprised at how God's presence will comfort you.  

Last Times' list

1.  Make at least 3 yo-yo flowers to add to my quilt. These are the fabrics I'll be using. Done and done!  I actually made 4 with a few extra yo-yos for a future project!  Yea!

2.  Finish up the yellow flowers for my afghan - the Maria's Blue Crayon Spring Granny Afghan Crochet. Done and done!

3.  Sew a few more of fun four patches inspired by Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts.  Done and done!  I posted them yesterday - they came out really cute!

4.  Contact the organizations to give out the drainage bags.  Nope.  This is on my To Do List for tomorrow.  Certainly after a long weekend, the doctor's offices would be slammed today.

This Week's List 

1.  Make at least 3 yo-yo flowers to add to my quilt. 

2.  Finish up the blue flowers for my afghan - the Maria's Blue Crayon Spring Granny Afghan Crochet. 

3.  Sew a few more of fun four patches inspired by Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts.  

4.  Make labels for the Construction quilts!  Here's the one for my grandson!

The quilting highlights and adds texture to the  the ground.  My daughter quilted them for me and they came out so cute! 

5.  Contact the organizations to give out the drainage bags.  

I'm sure you see a pattern on my To Do List.  Slow stitching is still my therapy.  I just may make these pillowcases if the mood hits.  We'll see!  :)

I hope you consider visiting and linking up to:

To Do Tuesday @ Stitch All Things.

Linky Tuesday @ Freemotion by the River

I love reading your comments!  They put a smile on my face!