Hey friends, how are you today? How was your week? Did you choose to live life abundantly this week? In spire of the busyness, or even maybe, because of the busyness?
Hubby and I have been blessed with two of the most beautiful girls in the world. But they are as different as two people can be; if you meet them one may wonder whether they are even related. One cries at the drop of a hat, the other, if she cries, you know sheβs really hurt. One is a talker; with the other, itβs like pulling teeth. One is curious and a tad too adventurous; the other prefers sameness and as little change in her day as possible. And I can go on with the differences, even siblings with the very same parents are different and thatβs exactly how they were created, by the God of the universe.
Yet they are two peas in a pod, they are so close, they could be twins. When we homeschooled, I literally had to ensure they were in separate locations, in order to get any school work done at all. So close in fact, they attend the same university!
As Christians weβve been called to live life abundantly, but weβve all been equipped with differences that are necessary for the furtherance of the kingdom of God. We are each unique, special and one of a kind and thatβs just the way the Lord wanted it.
But we also so have several things in common. We are loved by the mighty God of the Universe. We are created in the image of the God of the Universe. We are loved by the God of the Universe and weβve been offered an opportunity to spend eternity with the God of the Universe through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ.
Chin up friends, your redemption draws nearer every day.
Letβs get ready for the giveaway.
Please follow the rules, because these are the only ones that will be counted for the drawing. These rules are only for those, who wish to participate in this Giveaway. In order to participate, you must,
Be a follower of this blog, or course.
Share (in the comment section) at least one thing, for which you are thankful.
One entry per person
Optional β for one more additional entry, follow my Instagram @brendamf and leave your Instagram handle with your comment.
This Giveaway will run for 1 week, December 13. On December 14 , the winner will be contacted.
For everyone else, how are you doing? Really? How was your week?
Letβs continue the conversation over on Instagram. Follow my Instagram and I will follow back, just let me know in the comment section. I would love to meet you π
45 responses to “GIVE…, GIVE…, GIVEAWAY”
I am thankful to be alive. I am thankful for a wonderful church family. I love your blogs. β€
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I am thankful to be alive. And for having a wonderful church family . I love your blogs. Thank you. β€
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What a blessing that your girls go to the same school.
I am thankful for heaven.
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yes and praise the Lord; thank you for the reminder that this earth isn’t my home, that my true home is being prepared for me π
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Great post! I’m thankful for my relationship with Jesus Christ, the author, and perfecter of my faith. (Hebrews 12)
I’m thankful for His provision in this crazy time yet allowing me multiple opportunities to share the gospel and encourage others to do the same.
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amen π what a honor it is to know the Lord as our Savior and such a privilege the good news with others
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Loved this post and the reminder that weβre all created uniquely..weβve hosted a foreign exchange student this year and sheβs dramatically different from our family which (at times) leaves me baffled but nevertheless Iβm learning and growing through the experience, as is she…thanks for the beauty of this post with the sweet reminder that God doesnβt make mistakes:)
Iβm thankful for the moments I recognize that God is teaching me and Iβm responding and maturing through His work!!!β€οΈ itβs an ongoing process for sure!π…which could be summed up with βbecomingβ…take care friend!
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love this comment my friend π yes; I needed the reminder today π π we are ‘becoming’ that’s good
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I am thankful for my sister. She and I are as different as night and day, too! Because of our differences, I believe that’s what makes us the best of friendsπ
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that’s right :):) Cleo and Anna are as different as can be; yet they are inseparable π this is such a blessing to me π
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I am thankful that even when my circumstances aren’t the best, I can still find peace in knowing Jesus is with me. I can find joy in remembering the mission for which He was sent on this earth. And I can find hope in the knowledge that He came to this earth as a baby and died as my Savior.
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amen and amen π such assurance π Love this Stephanie God bless you π
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Iβm thankful that God loves us no matter what and knowing that He will never leave us alone. Your girls sound amazing as Iβm sure they are. Blessings
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Amen ππ what a great and wonderful promise we have that our God will always be with us
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A beautiful reminder Brenda. God uses all His children in different ways but still all for HIS perfect glory.
Btw. I really enjoyed When God Writes Your Story.
God bless.
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Amen ππ½ He is the best Author, if only I would remember that always
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Love your writing Brenda. I have two daughters that pretty much have the same differences you mentioned. They are of course grown now (I’m old) LOL. They are sooo close it warms my heart. They really keep me going and I just posted pictures on FB showing how different they were as kids.
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ππI shall have to take a look, praise the Lord for the love of siblings, there is nothing like it. I can testify of this ππ
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I love that picture of yβall walking together. Such a precious gift! Iβm gonna check out that bookπ God bless you sweetie m! You are such a blessing.
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It is really a good book; and because sometimes allowing the Lord to write our lifeβs story, it makes it that better π
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Great example of your daughters to also point out how we as Christians are different – yet alike. As always I enjoy your thoughts. I won the give away last year – and really loved the gifts. This is a great blessing to one of your followers.
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When you described your daughters, it reminded me of my sister and I because we are total opposites – Iβm more calm and quiet, while my sister is loud and wonβt ever stop talking!
Iβm thankful to have God by my side, even when things get difficult and for trusting Him no matter what happens.β¨
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πππyep sounds like them π and yet what would life be like without each other? May the Lord bless you abundantly
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I think because of the differences, Iβm not really close to my sister like I wish I was close to her, I hope thatβs not the case with your daughters! Thank you and God bless you too!β¨βΊοΈ
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They are inseparable, at least for now. Hopefully this carries with them into the future
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Iβm thankful to hear that and I hope so too!
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I am thankful for opportunities to share the love of Jesus. I don’t need make up, so don’t need to enter me π
For some reason I think you are more like the adventurous talkative daughter. π
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πππ you are so right; sometimes we are too much alike, Lord help us
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I’m thankful for my loving and eternal Savior! I thank Him for trials that only makes me mature in His character and ways for His purpose to be fulfilled in my life ….. β€ very nice giveaway and may God bless that person with those items who really needs them. π I'll follow you on IG. You'll receive a request from @2000blesstammy blessings & peace.
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I join with you in thanking the Lord for the trials, because they do draw us closer to Him. may we stay close to Him even without the trials
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Amen && Amen! Yes!
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I am thankful Jesus has delivered me and blessed me with a kidney transplant to be able to remain living!
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Amen and praise the Lord for His goodness! I join with you to thank the Lord for such a gift
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Iβm thankful for the rest I have in Jesus and how He takes care of me and my family everyday. Sorry I donβt have an Instagram account. π
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Yess, such sweet rest β€οΈ Praise the Lord for His constant protection
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I am thankful for opportunities to share God’s love and Word with children. β₯
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Yes… children are so easy to share the gospel, they are not cynical nor skeptical
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I am thankful that Jesus never leaves nor forsakes us! (Entering for my wife of course) π God bless!
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haaha! this is funny.
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ππ I most certainly knew that it was for your wife, I think thatβs so sweet πππ
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Iβm thankful for family and friends, including online friends!
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Me too ππ thanks for participating my friend. Love my online friends, may the Lord bless you
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