This is the day the Lord made ME, and I\u2019m so grateful He did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not that I\u2019m leaving this earth any time soon, I\u2019ve told my family that I want the song by Cece Winans \u201cI Will Sing of the Goodness of God\u201d, to be sung at my Celebration of Life \u2013 which will be either sooner or later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m okay with living on the edge of eternity. How could anyone NOT look forward to our home sweet home in heaven?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the meantime, I sing with Cece because it is my testimony! Here\u2019s the short version:
\u201cI love You, Lord,
For Your mercy never fails me
All my days, I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
‘Cause all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like that song \u2013 I am thanking God for the full, blessed and fruitful life that He\u2019s given me. But I\u2019m coming clean \u2013 I have some truths to reveal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
~ I am NOT a \u201cwonder woman\u201d. Sometimes I am whiny!
~ I am NOT a \u201cMary\u201d sitting at the feet of Jesus most of the time. The truth is I am often a \u201cMartha\u201d and I am too busy for my own good, AND God\u2019s good.
~ I often stumble. I often speak up when I should be silent and listen.
~ I know that I\u2019m on assignment to speak encouragement and truth in my daily blogs. I\u2019m speaking those messages to ME, because I need to hear and heed those words, myself!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But I don\u2019t let myself stay in negative thoughts and feelings for very long. With absolute certainty\u2026.
I know I am God\u2019s daughter.
I love my Father, His Son (my Lord Jesus Christ) and Holy Spirit (my comforter).
I love my husband, my family and YOU!
I know I was made to speak, write and declare good news!
I am determined to finish my race strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My birthday gift to you is the same gift to me! To remind us that we are winners. We are not alone. We are going to keep marching on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s keep running to our Finish Line where we\u2019ll hear our Divine Cheerleader say to us, \u201cWell done, good and faithful servants!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love you all so much! Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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