Dear Ones,
Hope you are enjoying the weekend even though it is very cold here. We may be walking in the underground again! 
The birthday party here at Northern Lakes was well attended yesterday and the prize went to someone who shared how she was born in the middle of a snow storm that lasted 8 days!
The birthday party here at Northern Lakes was well attended yesterday and the prize went to someone who shared how she was born in the middle of a snow storm that lasted 8 days! Devotions from Judy’s heart
How bright is our light shining for the Lord? Do others observe that we are His children and have the family likeness? One scripture that I learned as a child in Sunday School was Matt. 5:16 and will probably always be remembered as we recited it each Sunday. I will use the Message translation today, “Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.” Our lives are to be lived for Him and not for ourselves and our love for Him can be expressed in numerous ways.
One way is to be generous person that loves to share with others; not just material things, but faith and love and good deeds. I read today King Solomon’s words in Prov 22:9, “Whoever is generous will be blessed because he has shared his food with the poor.” It is exciting when we listen to the Holy Spirit’s promptings and He tells us to do something, which later turns out to be exactly what was needed at that moment.
Maybe we are shopping and we are led to buy something for someone who is going through a hard time. I know a gal that recently went shopping and was led to buy a lovely top for a new person here where we live. The new gal has her own health issues and plus her son is very sick. We pray for her each day but maybe the Lord just wanted her to know He sees her and wants to bless her and encourage her. She expressed her joy at the gift and that it was in her favorite color and her exact size. Of course, He knew!
Others may not want to hear about our faith journey but they may recognize a deed done in His name and want to know our Father who is Love. Let us not dismiss thoughts that come to us throughout our day for if the Holy Spirit is prompting us, let us follow His leading. May our lights not go dim by ignoring the needs of others but shine bright that the glory may go to Him.
Challenge for today: Be open and willing to help meet the needs of others as led by the Spirit.
Blessings on your weekend and prayers.
Love,
Judy
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