... freedom gratitude ...

Hey World ...

Today I am grateful for Freedom ...

Freedom of speech ... Freedom of will ... Freedom of choice ... Freedom to be who I want to be ... and go where I want to go ... Freedom to think my own thoughts ... and live where I want to live ...

I welcome Freedom and say please may I never take you for granted ...

I am so blessed ...

 Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena


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... gratitude week ...

Hello world ...

I am officially claiming this week as my very first  Gratitude Week.

Every day I am going to share my gratitude with this big wide world ...

Today I am grateful for Jesus ... He has carried me so far and I am beyond grateful.

He is the great I AM.

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena


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... a 100 thank-yous ...

 Lori Portka is a full time artist who writes a fantastic blog ... part of her blog is a gratitude project called 'a hundred thank-yous' ... not only does she do stunning paintings but her intention is to spread happiness and love to others.

Check out her paintings and the people stories, behind each thank you.

Such an amazing gift that she shares with this world.  I am encouraged by her goodwill and passion.  I wish her an abundant love-filled life.


Reach out and thank someone who has been an inspiration in your life!

Tell them what a difference they make!


Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... what makes a difference ...

Hey everyone ...

PEOPLE ... PLACES ... EVENTS ... 

Is there a person or situation that has helped to shape who you are?

Life is full of connections.  People we meet ... places we go to ... situations we are part of.  Some of these can become defining moments in our lives.

How has someone made a positive impact in your life?

I would love to hear your story?  Please send me an email or make a comment.


Then take the time to send that special person a big smiley face HELLO email ... to say thanks.

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... words that changed my life ...

"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.  For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,  neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

 Romans 8 : 37 - 40

I inherited these words from someone I once knew.  This may sound like a strange thing to say, but the man who held these words close to his heart also shared with me, a love for God's written Word.  A strong faith and steadfast belief in the bible being Word of God has stayed with me all these years.

A little verse in Romans 8 has shaped the way I see myself.

These are the words that feel like home to me.  I read them and know that I am tightly held.


Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... Heart to Heart with Holley ...

Welcome to Friday GodMoments.  A day to reflect and share how God is moving in our lives.

Found this wonderful blog called Heart to Heart with Holley

Her posts are filled with encouraging and life sustaining God Stuff ... I really enjoy her writing style which is easy and no fuss.  Great for a quick God Moment.  Check out Holley's blog and you will be hooked too. 

The days seem to pass so fast.  Hours turn into minutes which turn into seconds.  God uses every one of those minutes and seconds to make an impact in someones life.

Today might be your day to be God's messenger ... so keep your eyes and ears open.

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... what are you reading or listening to ...

Hey everyone ...

... I am trying really hard to watch what I read and listen to  ... over the past few years I have stopped buying
trashy tabloid magazines that are full of gossip ... thought while in the supermarket checkout I do read the cover headlines (what can I say ... trapped by circumstance) ...

... this week I have began to cut back on my television watching ... I am trying to be more aware of what I am feeding myself ... what is going in effects what is coming out in my thoughts and words ... i am consciously trying to find that God Love ... trying to be a kinder more compassionate person ... seeking to truly know God's heart for His people ...

So in beginning this journey to find a genuine God Heart, I am looking for some good books to read ... if you know any, leave a comment or email me ... I am looking forward to learning what you find inspiring!

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... words that sing ...

 " The heavens declare the glory of God; 

the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Day after day they pour forth speech;

night after night they display knowledge.

They have no speech, they use no words;

no sound is heard from them.

Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,

their words to the end of the world."

Psalm 19 : 1 - 4

There are some bible verses that sing so loudly and speak directly to your heart ... you know they have moved you and uplifted you but you cant quite explain why ... these verses do just that for me ...

Creation has a way of stopping me in my tracks and saying 'look at me and know my creator'.

Majestic ... Holy ... Endures forever

Look up and see all that is Good and Glorious waiting to behold you.  Be fed by words that sing to your soul.


 Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... the Laundromat Project ...

The Laundromat Project is a New York City initiative that brings a community together.  There is a real commitment to support communities in need.  They bring art and Artists to a ready made audience ... waiting for the spin cycle to finish.  Well done on inspiring us all to step up and be involved. For the people ... by the people.

I was so enthused when I read out this idea ... such a fantastic way to fill in the time while you are awaiting to get your washing done ...

Feel the smile these bring to your face ... now think of someone who needs your love and encouragement ... send them this link ...share the goodness that is happening all over our world ...

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... what is God saying to you ...

Hey Everyone ...

Sometimes when the pile seems high we can easily retreat under the doona and hide.  My doona days seem less and less frequent at the moment ... not for the want of trying but I have this nagging voice in my head which chases me out of bed.

Winter is great for hibernation ... so part of me is Happy to see the rainy days coming.  Along with the quiet hibernation can come times spent with God reading and pondering ... waiting for His voice.

I love that I have this luxury of spending uninterrupted weekends with God ... sometimes when I read back through my journals I finds gems that were deposited during such times ... I am blessed.


What is God saying to you?

Is His voice clear?

I wish you all uninterrupted weekdays and weekends filled with God moments.  Leave a comment or send me an email telling be of your God tales ... I would love to hear them.

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... words that get me through ...

 " And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."

2 Corinthians 9 : 8

 The words in this verse that stand out and shout to me are GOD IS ABLE.  These words feel like a mantra worth repeating.  They are foundational words when It comes to describing God.  GOD IS ABLE, are the words  I need to hear whenever I am feeling low or when a challenge surfaces and seems insurmountable ...

... GOD IS ABLE ...

Feel the smile these bring to your face ... now think of someone who needs your love and encouragement ... send them the link below ... Now you have just passed on God's Love ... it's as easy as that ... DONE!

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... life without limits ...

Welcome to Friday GodMoments.  A day to reflect and share how God is moving in our lives.

Found this wonderful blog by Nick Vujicic.  He has an inspiring story and travels the world sharing and blessing others with his life changing message.

I love his statement ...

" God can use a Life Without Limbs to show the world how to live a Life Without Limits."

Imagine being born without arms!  Imagine being born without legs!  Imagine being born without both arms and legs!  Imagine the challenges and obstacles everyday.  When this man speaks you can feel him hug you with his love and carry you with his compassion.  Truly the light of Jesus.






Life may seem gloomy some days but God uses every one of us to make an impact in someones life.

Today might be your day ... so keep your eyes and ears open.


Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... what brings you to life ...

Hey everyone ...

What gives me life and energy is knowing I have been created to live an amazing life.  That God has the most unbelievable plans for me and He is going to make it happen ... all I have to do is keep saying "hey dude, I am yours today so lead on".

I think God has planted in me a possibility gene ... and I feel blessed.

What is it that brings you to life?

Have you read something recently that resonated with the core of who you are?

Leave a comment or send me a email ... I would love to know what it is that brings you to life.


 Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... words to stand on ...

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was with God in the beginning.  Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.  In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.  The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." 

John 1 : 1 - 5

 These are words that are solid and secure ... a strong foundation to stand on ... words that I have built my life on ... words that speak of His omnipresence and eternal presence ...  words that speak of Jesus ... as amazing as it sounds, every time I read these words, it is as though they speak to me ... I stand a little bit taller and my spirit is renewed ...

... now think of someone who needs your love and encouragement ... send them the link below ... Now you have just passed on God's Love ... it's as easy as that ... DONE!

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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