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WHAT!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED!

Hey friends, how are you today? How was your week? Was it stressful or did you trust and rely on the Lord a bit more than last week? I’ve been rather stressed this week, completely my fault though.  Being anxious over things I can’t control is rather instinctive for me. It’s that pesky desire to be the general manger of the Universe rearing its ugly head again. You see, I’ve been known to try to solve my problems and of course, other people’s problems, my way, using my own wisdom. Of course, we both know this will never end well.  I always have to make a conscious decision to surrender my problems over to the Lord.  Usually I have to do this several times a day, because I keep taking it back from Him. Some things, I have found, is easier to surrender to the Lord than others, especially those that are very close to us; yet of course this is exactly what I’ve been called to do.  My issues and troubles are safe and best in the hands of the Living, Almighty God.  He can handle it.fullsizeoutput_c98Can you believe this temperature? That was the absolutely, beautiful temperature that made its way to my neck of the woods yesterday.  Jackets were unnecessary, kids were playing in the park, people were riding their bikes and I went running outside.  It was a fantastic day.  We started off with 61 degrees today, but the temperature is falling like a rock and by the end of this day, we will be enjoying a wonderful 31 degrees, c’est la vie.200 blog postGuess what? Guess what? Guess what’s today? No, it’s not my birthday, that’s in May, just in case you were wondering.  It’s not our anniversary either, that’s in July, just in case you wanted to know.  It’s not the blog’s birthday either, that’s is May too.  Yep, we do share the same birthday.  Today; today is Becoming His Tapestry’s 200thblog post! Can you believe it? I can’t! 200 posts! Wow!bHTI remember, almost three years ago, when I began this blog, my prayer was, “Lord, please let me be consistent and help me to persevere”.  I had started another blog before; it probably lasted just about a year, before it fell to the wayside (all by itself, of course). I really, really wanted to do this and I knew I needed the Lord’s help to stay the course.  I have good intentions, but several incomplete projects are still awaiting my arrival.  But this was important to me, I really, really wanted to do this, primarily for me.   Our first born was getting ready for college and the second had just a few years, before she too left. I had to do this then, or it would never be done.pro-31-30I hoped to be an encouragement to others as I had been encouraged. I hoped that others would ‘see’ and know that my Great and Mighty God is faithful and true.  I wanted, my new friends, to believe in the wonder and beauty of the grace and mercy of a Loving God.  But I also needed them to realize that this Wonderful God cared not only of our spiritual life, He cared about the whole person; all aspects of us from head to toe.  He cares about our desires and our disappointments. He cared about what we cared about; whether that was our children, homeschool, natural hair, or losing that weight, because He loves completely. I wished that they would accept the Lord as their Savior, if they hadn’t yet.  I prayed that I would challenge my friends to come on this journey with me, of surrender and trust in the Great God of the Universe.  I hoped I did just that! Happy 200thblog post to me.  What are a few of your accomplishments? And again, how are you doing? How was your week?

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72 responses to “WHAT!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED!”

  5. 200th blog!!! That is a worthy accomplishment! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I, too, try to take care of my problems and others, as well. I have to remind myself several times a day. I’m a work in progress, but I’m getting there! God Bless!

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  6. Dear Sister in Christ, your kind words strengthen my faith as a Christian. Congratulations on your 200th post. I only came across your blog today and I find it awesome and inspiring. Your post injected inspiration in me. Keep up the great work and continue to be a blessing to others.

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  11. I always enjoy your posts, you humorous way of communicating things l can identify with like sometimes wanting to be the “CEO” of the universe. . .. Delightful. Happy 200th! That’s a mighty achievement.

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  12. I am just started to follow your encouragement filled blog!!!! Wow, what an accomplishment!

    I too struggle with that control thing, not sure why I think I am better at controlling my life than the Creator who not only created me, but Everything. Silly human me.

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  14. Congrats on the milestone! Blogging is a bit of a stress reliever to me. Your posts are encouraging and help me know I’m not alone so I’m glad you’re here!

    We enjoyed a couple days of nice weather too. And then more cold. But soon we will have the warm days again. I’m inside today and getting ready to enjoy some herbal tea and maybe a good book! I’m also actually editing photos, which I haven’t done in about two months!

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  16. I totally relate to what you wrote about trying to be in control of the things we can’t control. Our solutions are not God’s solutions. Thanks for this!
    Congratulations on your 200th post. Keep it going!

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  25. Our Lord God has blessed your hopes and prayers, as you do, indeed: “encourage others as you have been encouraged; we ‘see’ and know that our Great and Mighty God is faithful and true. We believe in the wonder and beauty of the grace and mercy of a Loving God; we see that He loves completely; we are on this journey with you, of surrender and trust in the Great God of the Universe.”
    Do you see and know God’s blessings showering upon you as you follow His leading in blessing and encouraging all of us? Thank you.

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  29. Congratulations my sister. I enjoy your blog and hope you continue 🙂
    We had a nice warm day here Wednesday and then yesterday winter came back, but sunshine today and all weekend so that should be coming to you tomorrow maybe 🙂

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  30. Congratulations on 200 posts! That is amazing Brenda!! Your blog was one of the first I started following as a new blogger and I am so thankful for your ministry and powerful blog!! I’m privileged to be able to blog alongside of you dear friend! ❤🤗🌻

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  32. Praise God, congrats! I am always encouraged by reading your blog and the Lord is using you to reach people for His glory! P.S. I am really looking forward to warm weather. The blizzard we just went through was nuts! 🙂 God bless!

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    • March blizzards can be rough, especially when spring should be right around thhere corner 😀 we’re supposed to have snow tomorrow, but I don’t think it will be of blizzard proportions, hopefully not. Thank you and May the Lord continue to bring healing to your family

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    • I could remember counting every single word, when I had to write a paper at school 😂😂. I never seemed to have enough words; now because of Christ, we are 200 posts later. I am amazed! My teachers would be proud 😂😂😂. We will keep that between us 😂😂😂😂😂

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