I'M BAAA-ACK!!
Did you miss me? I missed you, sweeties!!
little romantic getaway!! More about that
tomorrow!!
Right now I want to share a little turtle I fell
in love with and brought back home!!
He will fit in the palm of your hand, and hascute little swirlies stamped in his shell.
inspirational message. I picked this guy as
my favorite and then was delighted to
read the message on the tag..
I haven't been very at ease in my shell lately...
trying to lose weight, dealing with the effects of
gravity, cellulite, the notion of putting this body
in a swimsuit....YIKES!!!!
Well, my God knew all of that and wanted to
clear it up for me!!!
What a precious message to receive and pass on!
God knit you together in your Mother's womb,
and beamed with utter delight the day you entered
the world...the crown of His creation...
fearfully and wonderfully made!!
What makes you uncomfortable in your shell?
If it's something within your control...set some goals
and work towards changing it. God will give you
all you need to accomplish it!!
If it isn't within your
control, it's the YOU God had in mind when He
created you and is PERFECT just the way it is!!
Even when I weighed 102 pounds, my upper arms
and thighs were a bit out of proportion to the rest of
my body. Do I like that? Not especially. But the God
of the universe designed me that way!!
How can I not be pleased??
He doesn't make mistakes!!
So sweeties, whatever it is that may make you
a bit uneasy in your own shell, embrace it,
work on it if you can, and delight in the truth that
YOU were a GREAT idea in the mind of GOD
before you breathed your first breath,
And He doesn't do ANYTHING that isn't
PERFECT!!
Blessings and Hugs, Sweet Friends,
Becky
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Hello! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Becky,
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time away with Randy.
glad you are back and looking forward to Wed.
Still trying to decide what I am doing for a
devotional, but it will come. I have some ideas at least. Liked your lil turtle -he is so cute, is he going in your bathroom???
The message was great! Good blog, so true.
Have a good evening, Love ya, Nellie
Been a gloomy day, but is much needed rain.
Praise the Lord.
So glad you had a wonderful time on your little get away! Looking forward to hearing more about it and seeing pictures. I loved our visit to St. Simons Island and can't wait to go back in a few years. Love the turtle and the message, but love your message even more! I've been slowly embracing quite a few things in my life lately and realizing that the things I can't change are in my life for a reason and God placed them there. Thanks for affirming that for me!!!!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful time being away with your husband, Becky. I really cherish those times with mine too. Even though it is just the two of us at home now it is still special to put ourselves in a different environment away from the routines of life.
ReplyDeleteI loved your little story and thoughts about being comfortable in our own shell. I have lost nearly 30 pounds since January and weight has always been a struggle for me. But I am beginning to feel comfortable and enjoying the journey of making things as good as I can finally and being content with the rest.
Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday getaway with your dh. The turtle is cute, and I think your devotional to go along with it is nice as well.
ReplyDelete:) Well, you're right. I like your way of thinking. I feel the same way (especially about the bikini/orange peel appearance thing)...be comfortable in my own shell... fearfully and wonderfull made...well, :) it does at least make me feel better!!! Thanks!:D
ReplyDeleteHey Girlie,
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a wonderful time!
Blessings to you and yours always.
I'm so glad you had a wonderful weekend getaway. The little turtle is gentle reminder He loves us the way we are, not to mention a memento of the memorable weekend away! A very sweet addition to any little nature scape around the house. I'm looking forward to reading and seeing more about your weekend, and already blessed by your encouragement. Truly, He doesn't make any mistakes. :O)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a nice get-away! Can't wait to hear more:)
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your little turtle and the message! We need to hear that over and over!
Great scriptures:)
Hugs,
Linda
Yay! You are back. I have missed you! I'm so glad you had a great time. I really like your turtle and his little tag. Such good advice. Hugs, Elena
ReplyDeleteJust what I needed today sweet friend...and I might need it again tomorrow, so I'll bookmark this page :o)!!! So glad you and honey had a lovely getaway and that you were well-celebrated on your birthday. You deserve it!
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs,
S
Hi Becky. Glad to hear about your wonderful getaway! I sure could use one of those! :-) I love the turtle. It is a great message. I struggle with this all of the time because of weight...UGH. I also just keep trying to rely on God's promises and work my with through it with Him. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Becky!! So glad you had a wonderful time......the little turtle is adorable and how true the message is that came with it. Thanks again for the specail surprise you sent....I posted about it today! Thanks my sweet friend!!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful week!
Hugs and Love~T
yes..you were missed....and like you I am working on it...I have not had anything white..as in Sugar, white flour for a week..tomorrow...I am trying dear Becky..not easy..but the week of Revival preaching sure did help LOTS..and LOTS...
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Welcome back, Becky.
ReplyDeleteI love your little turtle and especially his simple message! Why is it so hard for us to get it?
He looks so real...
Glad you had a lovely time together...
Stay Cozy, Carrie
Hi Becky,
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written. Glad you are back and that you had such a great time. I am leaving for a two week vacation this Sat.
Enjoy your day,
Elizabeth
What a wonderful sentiment Becky - how many hours and days and weeks have we wasted worrying about wanting to be thinner, better, taller, prettier - when in truth we are exactly how He made us, and how He wants us to be. Such a gorgeous little guy to keep as a reminder of that! Hope your week went well, and that you are feeling on top of the world and ready for anything dear one. Lovely to have you back x x
ReplyDeleteWelcome Back! I sure did miss you...but I am so glad you got some romantic time with your hubby.
ReplyDeleteI love turtles and frogs and collect them.
It's funny you mentioned not feeling at ease in your shell...neither am I and I am currently participating in the "Beautiful Like Me Project"
My post will be finished on Monday...I hope to hear from others who can relate to how I am feeling...and hoping that we can somehow inspire each other.
Welcome back dear friend!
glad you had a good time :). good post - we could all be a little more comfortable in our shells - i know i could. you made some good points here for me to think about. have a blessed week :O)
ReplyDeleteYES GIRL, I'VE MISSED YOU TERRIBLY!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE TURTLE AND THE QUOTE. THANKS FOR THE REMINDER FOR ME TO BE CONTENT AND HAPPY WITH THE WAY GOD MADE ME. I COMPARE MYSELF WAY TOO MUCH WITH THE QUALITIES I LIKE IN OTHER PEOPLE. I'LL JUST HAVE TO WORK ON THAT! THANKS FOR THE MOTIVATION. GLAD YOU HAD A GOOD GET AWAY. CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO FILL US IN.
I'LL BE AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER FOR AT LEAST A WEEK BEGINNING NEXT TUE. I DREAD IT~ BUT THAT'S WHEN WE'LL BE BUSY MOVING, ETC. PRAY FOR US THAT ALL GOES SMOOTH. I'LL BE HAPPY TO BE SETTLED. I AM LIVING IN THE MIDST OF BOXES, AND I DO LOVE ORGANIZATION! THIS TOO SHALL PASS!!!
GLAD YOU ARE HOME. AND I'M SO THANKFUL GOD MADE YOU JUST LIKE YOU ARE, YOU ARE CERTAINLY A BLESSING TO ME. WE ARE GOING TO MEET ONE OF THESE DAYS!!! HAPPY DAY TO YOU. LOVE, LIESA
Becky, this is just strange. I KNOW I posted to you on this post, and I don't see it! I remember because I saw the turtle and thought he was the cutest thing ever and love his message.
ReplyDeleteSo suffice it to say that I adore your little turtle! Just precious like someone else I know! Namely YOU!
XO,
Sheila :-)
So glad to hear you had a wonderful time on your getaway. I love your little turtle and his little message. It's so true!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about your trip. Glad you are back! :)
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Hi ~ Just found your blog from another one you follow; nice to "meet you." I love this post - it's so true .. thanks for the gentle reminder that God created us in His image, and He doesn't make mistakes. The turtle is so cute! My friend's daughter is getting married in Hawaii next year and wants turtles as part of her theme - I'm going to see if we can make some cookies to look like this cute guy!
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Citrus Heights, CA
Love the new look! Really enjoyed my visit! Iam leaving an award for you on my blog!!!
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