Hello again sisters!
God granted another day for me to come back and you too if you're reading this! Hopefully you're holding fast in the faith! It's refreshing to hear of anyone doing that especially since the tendency of mankind is to go downhill away from God and truth towards the flesh. We see it all around us and yes it can be wearing and vexing but the Lord can keep us as we strive too, so more glory to Him and indeed our reward will be worth it though we deserve nothing!
Pondering on 'hearers' and 'sayers' but not doers of the truth like we should be...
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.James 1:22
There are a lot of do's and don't's in the Christian faith no doubt and we are just deceiving ourselves if we think there isn't. It is a faith of action indeed!
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
Matthew 7:21-25
All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.Matthew 23:3
Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Matthew 15:7-9
And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.Matthew 21:30
Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;Ephesians 6:6
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.Matthew 12:50
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.1 John 2:17
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Hebrews 10:36
It just reminds me of people who say they believe and have faith in Jesus but their actions do not match! May our words and our actions match sisters. We must humbly keep examining our lives always in the fear of God. We want to please Him and do not want to be hypocrites.
I'm dropping off anything I have from the last week or so. It's been a busy and fruitful one for me. But so has the Lord ordained mankind to labour...in good things of course, not in bad. And in fact if someone is lazy they shouldn't eat we know. So let us press on in good and worthwhile useful works.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-13
I would share apricot and applesauce muffins...
Thought you might be satisfied too seeing a button hole being made automatically...
I'm learning to sew girl's clothing too and in hopes to add them to my store when I can Lord willing!
(Hope my niece can trial these ones for me:) as usual nothing is perfect when you're beginning! Not that we sisters care about imperfections too much! Depends how big they are I guess!)
It's been different working with patterns as I don't usually but I have learned a lot so far which is a blessing.
Always many things to learn when stepping out to try new things. and also get to practice patience when some things don't go exactly right! You just have to persevere and even when you want to give up you got to press on and reminds me that we must do that to endure in this faith to the end too.
Peaceful view from bed one morning listening to two types of doves calling...
It's just a blessing having peace and all good things are of God and He is the One who gives each of us the different lives we have. His mercies are new every morning too!
Thankful for egg blessings now the ravens aren't getting them and the chicks have grown up and are laying!
This lizard was huffing at me after I disturbed it's home one cool morning...
I was just trying to guide him to a new home. I guess you don't think of reptiles making noise but he was! So many different creatures God made!
I just roast them in the oven with a bit of oil and salt. (Discard the flower itself.) Just good to use anything you can from the garden that grows especially when it's such a dry time of year!
More giant carrots...
And a potato mine here...
Potatoes, pumpkins and broad beans from the garden...
I cook the beans in water and then drain and return to the pan, add some butter and salt and fry for a few minutes till starting to get a little golden. Very good! Thankful for all He provides.
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.Psalm 62:5-8
My day has gotten late so I shall go and catch some rest blessing for my next day if the Lord wills. I hope you're all pressing on as doers of the word and not just hearers and sayers! Our God is so worthy and the consequences so great we must get this right sisters!
Strive on sisters, as good soldiers! Love to you.
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