Sunday, June 21, 2009

JOY For Our Journey~~Hope

HAPPEE MONDAY, SWEETIES!
HOPE
Now hope does not disappoint,
because the love of God
has been poured out in our hearts
by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Romans 5:5
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What does hope look like to you?
Whenever I look at a flower bud, I see hope...

Hope...the promise that something better will come...

Hope...the essence of great possibilities not yet known...

Sweet friends,
What are you placing your hope in?

If you are placing it in anything in the
temporal, you are certain to be let down...
and maybe let down
HARD.

Hope in Christ does not disappoint.

It can't.

WHY ??

Because God never
fails at
anything!


Praying today that God will fill your
hearts with hope in Christ,
and that your lips will overflow
with praise to Him!


It would be my great delight and privilege to
pray for you, so if you have a prayer request,
please email me at:
holidayinthesun_1@yahoo.com


I will add your request to my prayer journal
and bring it to the Lord regularly!!
(AND only to the Lord!!)

Have a joyful week!!
Love and hugs,
Becky
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29 comments:

  1. ElenaJune 22, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Becky, Thanks for this encouraging post! You are awesome! Elena

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  2. Blessings each dayJune 22, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    I love how you caught the magnolia bloom opening up in all its glory...God's creation is so magnificient!
    How sweet that you are so open to prayer requests and I imagine you will be inundated!

    blessings,

    marcy

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  3. Nancy YoakumJune 22, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Becky you are just an angel on earth. Thank you for your words as they can't lift the spirits, and my spirits are pretty high, but you always say things beautifully! Your smile radiates all the way over here to Kansas! Sneding you a big hug my friend! So glad to be in your circle!

    Smiles, Hugs and Laughter, Nancy

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  4. BonnieJune 22, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    I love hope in Christ as it is always reliable, always comforting, encouraging, uplifting and edifying.

    I don't know if I have told you about our youngest granddaughter, Hazel, but she has spina bifada and is just 20 months old. We have been concerned about all the swine flu in Utah and praying that she will not get it. Her breathing is compromised due to her scoliosis and she needs to stay far away from this illness. Check my blog today I will put a picture of her in my Simple Woman's Daybook. She totally lights up our lives~she is an amazing little girl that has been through more in her short life than most of us will ever see. She will need prayers forever~all are welcome.

    Thank you sweet friend!

    Love and hugs, Bon

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  5. TaraJune 22, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Becky,
    Thanks again for such an encouraging word. So glad you allow the Holy Spirit to guide your thoughts and words so that you may help others in need. I have a couple of prayer requests. I will email you later. HUGS! Bless you!

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  6. HeatherJune 22, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    you are such an angel. so encouraging and wonderful! i hope you have a very blessed day :)

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  7. KarJune 22, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful words Becky. Thank you for sharing them and the gorgeous pics of the flowers.

    Hugs!!
    xxxx

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  8. KarJune 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Becky, you are too sweet for words. I love reading the comments you leave on my blog! Here's a big ole' hug for you. :) Have a fantastic day dear!

    HUUUUGGSSSS!!!!!!

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  9. Heidi PocketbookJune 22, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    This is such a good reminder, Becky. I'm so blessed to have you as a blog buddy☺

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  10. MandyJune 22, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Thanks for that, Becky - perfect for me today. I have experienced the fullness of hope since my grandfather passed away. It's really been an amazing week.

    Blessings,
    Mandy

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  11. LiesaJune 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    HI BECKY. THANK GOD FOR HOPE! JEREMIAH 17:7 SAYS... BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT TRUSTETH IN THE LORD, AND WHOSE HOPE THE LORD IS. YOUR POST MADE ME THINK OF THE OLD SONG 'WHISPERING HOPE'.

    SO GLAD OUR PATHS HAVE CROSSED! HAVE A BLESSED MONDAY.

    LOVE,
    LIESA

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  12. LorrieJune 22, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    What a lovely encouraging post Becky! Hope your week is off to a great start.

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  13. A House FULL of GraceJune 22, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Becky, you are a treasure. Do you know that? Do you really know it? God has given you the gift of encouragement and exhortation and it flows through you so freely. Will be dropping you a line soon.

    Much love,
    S

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  14. Lady KatherineJune 22, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Your words are beautiful as the flower opening as you talk.

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  15. BonnieJune 22, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    OK, you are on my list. I am back on today too. Too much celebrating going on over here it seems. I do well on plain old regular days but....I should be OK for a couple of weeks until my birthday and the 4th weekend...then we have kids coming for a week. So I have to be really good now!

    Thanks for putting us on yours!

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  16. The Quintessential MagpieJune 22, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Becky, you are such a precious encourager! Just want you to know how much I appreciate your cheerleader attitude for the Lord. It means so much. I've missed you, my friend...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  17. Linda CJune 22, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Thanks for this beautiful post, Becky! You find such lovely ways to illustrate the love of our Lord and how he cares for us so deeply!

    This magnolia is so pretty! What a blessing you are!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  18. the nightingaleJune 22, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Love the pictures! You're right about that. Thanks. :)

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  19. JessJune 22, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    A flower of HOPE, that is what you are in many lives!

    Love in the LAMB.

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  20. ToniJune 22, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    what a wonderful post, Hope is what we all have , and your so right hope will keep us going as long s it is in the Lord.

    Blessing to you dear.

    I just love your header picture ,btw, it makes me smile everytime I stop by.

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  21. kristinaJune 22, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Hey Aunt Becky love the blog!!!!!! Love,love,love the picture of
    Emily she Is so cute there.Looks professionaly photograght
    Love ,kristina

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  22. DanetteJune 23, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Ah Becky~
    How precious you are in the sight of God and the rest of us. What a beautiful post. I know God will bless you for it.
    What gives me hope?
    In nature ~ a pink sunset.
    In every day ~ Gabby smiling up at her Grammy.
    In every fiber of my being ~ the absolute certainty of being washed in the Blood.
    Love you dear friend,
    Danette

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  23. Lois ChristensenJune 23, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Yes, what would our lives be without hope??? Great post. Just what I needed this morning as I prepare for yet another day in the hospital. But I know where my hope is placed and believe that God is able!! Enjoy your day!

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  24. 6HartsforHimJune 23, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Hi Aunt Becky,
    Beautiful pictures!And beautiful post.Can't wait to see you in a few weeks!YAY!Love you so much!((hugs))

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  25. Elizabeth and Gary June 23, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Hi Becky,
    Beautifully written!.
    Enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  26. Sit A SpellJune 23, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Hi! Wow...good thing my hope is in HIM. As you know...we have tons going on and pray HE works out all the details. Thanks for your prayers in this matter. Hey...did you get my recent email? I also sent you one from my gmail account. Ok, wondering...are those plants in your yard??? Those are favs of mine and they don't grow up here.

    bless...shell

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  27. FeeBeeKayJune 23, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Dearest Becky, what a beautiful post as always! I haven't been around posting much this week, but it was lovely to pop over and read such an uplifting and heartfelt post. So true, and something it is lovely to be reminded of! Trusting that you are well and happy, and that life is good for you sweet Becky. Keeping you in our prayers, now as always, Fiona x x

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  28. BarbaraJune 23, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Found your blog today thru Mandy's blog. I love the pictures...the beach is my favorite place...and I live in North Central Florida. Are you going to attend the Bloggers Retreat in October in Sneads Florida at Lake Seminole...the info is at Laced with Grace (I believe). Thanks for sharing such wonderful encouraging thoughts..I have enjoyed my visit.

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  29. Susie HomemakerJune 24, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Dear Becky,
    You are truly a child of God...thank you so much for these precious words of encouragement!

    Love, hugs, and many blessings,
    Susie

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