Joy Dare- September 3

3 Gifts Yellow:

1- home grown tomatoes- yellow that were a gift from my new supervisor.

2- sunshine- even with the humidity, the sunshine lets me know God is very near.

3- Lemon flavored La Croix waters... I can't get enough.  

Joy Dare- September 2

3 Gifts Cut:

1- a beautiful rose from a friend at work that makes my classroom smell sweet.

2- anticipated haircut this week-end.

3- homegrown tomatoes- more of a slice than a cut but oh so good.

Joy Dare- September 1

3 Gifts of Summer:

1- a season of rest and healing- a break from the stress of work and even a 3 week break from the stress of parenting.

2-new friendships- a time to meet new people and new families in our community.

3- growing in ways I never would have imagined- being bold enough to ask for what I need from others whether it be time or resources or help.  Being brave and stepping out in faith.  

Joy Dare- July 4

A gift in red, in white, in blue

 

• Red- the blood that was shed on the cross for me; as well as the blood that has been shed so that I might live in a free country.
• White- the forgiveness of my sins; as well as the color of peace that is over my heart the past few days.
• Blue- This one is hard.  I guess the emotion of being "blue".  I am so thankful that I am not deep in despair today.  Rather a little blue.  

Joy Dare- Day 3

A gift in faith, family and freedom:

 

Last night, I called on my faith family to assist me in letting something, actually someone go; to free my heart from bitterness, anger and the idea of revenge.  I no longer wanted the sinfulness in the core of my being.  Having a group of 12 people surrounding me as we prayed for peace, repentance and comfort in my heart as well as Peanut's heart was amazing.  I love the way God's hand moved to create the faith family I have long before chaos came when I would need them so much.  The freedom I felt after praying and letting God have control is something no one will ever be able to put into words. 

 



Joy Dare- July 2

3 Gifts Read:

 

1. My Bible- I've had the same one since 1995 and love to see where the scriptures I read as a college freshmen intersect in my life again years later.
2. Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
3. old journals- its a great way to see how God has transformed my life over the years.
4. Gospel Transformation Series- a must for those who are learning more about God's grace, repentance, and forgiveness.
5. God's Best for my life- by Ogilvie
6. A praying life- Paul Miller
7. A loving life- Paul Miller
8. Blogs from dear sister's in Christ.

 

So a little more than 3 today.

Joy Dare- July 1

3 gifts loved:

 

1. pajama days
2. baking for someone special
3. hearing birds sing each morning as I sit on my porch with my Bible