A turkey never votes for an early Christmas.
Brenda J. Wood
blog http://heartfeltdevotionals.wordpress.com
Monthly Archives: November 2010
I’ve Been Away
No I haven’t been to Bermuda, Hawaii or even Toronto. My head has been in my new book-Meeting Myself.
It’s almost done, but I am a basket case. Meeting Myself is snippets from a shattered mind. Mine. Truths I never wanted to see again surfaced into sight from a boiling pool of oil.
Thankfully that oil has changed from the type that made me cry ‘burn me into ashes, erase all these memories,’ into the healing balm of the Holy Spirit.
Hard to relive? For sure. Still Painful? Oh, yes. But doable? Absolutely.
I promised an agent that my book would be in the mail to her by December 15th. God and I are making that deadline together.
What is your healing deadline? What has God called you to face that seems unendurable? Whatever it is, God’s oil can get you through.
Brenda J. Wood
blog: http://hearteltdevotionals.wordpress.com
The Good Food Box-Have you tried it yet?
The Good Food Box is likely available where you are. Call the Health Unit–$10.00 and enough produce for weeks…See my little ditty below.
In Praise of Good Food Box
(sung to the tune of the First Day of Christmas)
On the first day of good food box our true friend brought to us—1 red pepper
On the second day of good food box- our true friend brought to us 2 heads of broccoli
On the third day of good food box- our true friend brought to us 3 sweet potatoes
On the fourth day of good food box- our true friend brought to us 4 Macintosh apples
On the fifth day of good food box- our true friend brought to us one head of cabb—–age!
On the sixth day of good food box- our true friend brought to us 6 cooking onions
On the seventh day of good food box- our true friend brought to us 7 orange carrots
On the eighth day of good food box- our true friend brought to us 8 servings of cranberries
On the ninth day of good food box- our true friend brought to us 9 fellow box-ers
On the tenth day of good food box- our true friend brought to us a ten minute visit
On the eleventh day of good food box- our true friend brought to us 11 cloves of garlic
On the twelfth day of good food box- our true friend brought to us 12 meals of potatoes
Forget that partridge in a pear tree thing! We are sticking with the Good Food Box!
Brenda J Wood
http://heartfeltdevotionals.wordpress.com
Maya Angelou Fan? You should be!
When I heard Maya Angelou’s poetic address to the nation at Bill Clinton’s inauguaration, I knew I’d found a gem. Since then I’ve read most of her books and encourage you to do the same. Here is one of my favourites.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’.”
I’m whispering “I was lost,
Now I’m found and forgiven.”
I’m whispering “I was lost,
Now I’m found and forgiven.”
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say. “I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a simple sinner
Who received God’s good grace, somehow.”
— Maya Angelou
Brenda J. Wood
http://heartfeltdevotionals.wordpress.com
Santa: The Key to Christmas?
That’s my topic on December 7 at a meeting in Fenelon Falls. Are you in the area? Let me know.
Brenda J. Wood
www.heartfeltdevotionals.wordpress.com
And the Winner of November’s Book is?????
—hubby picked the winner! And it is Belinda!
Thanks to all who entered!
December’s book is The Gift.
Devotional Wisdom from 50 of the Best Loved Psalms.
It is a beautiful gift and suitable for gift giving!
Leave 50 words or less in a comment to my blog
www.heartfeltdevotionals.wordpress.com
and get entered for the draw!
Sing? Yes–even when…
You think you don’t have any back up music…
Or for that matter when you feel like you don’t have any support..
Remember! There is always God and He is standing right with you..
Sing His praises loud and clear!!! Brenda J Wood
blog:www.heartfeltdevotionals.wordpress.com
Showing Up
Did you ever have one of those days when it seems like God slept in or went to visit the neighbours instead of being available for your devotional time?
Or has God seemingly left you in all your pain and tribulation? Does it feel like He set you afloat in your own boat and He is not asleep in the bow?
I’ve been there too. But then I decided to believe God. God is who He says He is and He says He never will leave or forsake you (or me!)
Let’s stop relying on our feelings and head directly into our faith…
You can find my prayer–Showing Up on this Prayables .com site.
http://prayables.com/prayer-collections/thanksgiving-prayers/683-showing-up?qh=YTo1OntpOjA7czo2OiJicmVuZGEiO2k6MTtzOjQ6Indvb2QiO2k6MjtzOjU6Indvb2RzIjtpOjM7czo2OiJ3b29kZWQiO2k6NDtzOjExOiJicmVuZGEgd29vZCI7fQ%3D%3D
Brenda J. Wood
blog: www.heartfeltdevotionals.com
More entries for King James!
It should be me. I won’t even come up with a whale of a tale to pull you in. My poor old bible is now held together with duct tape and with a prayer.
Ramona Furst
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I would love to win this book because I cherish books of beauty and substance. This one contains everything that I hold dear – deeper understanding of God’s Word, it’s availability to the common man, reminders of its endurance through generations, resources for my work and the thoughtfulness of a friend.
diane@bydesignmedia.ca