Monday, August 16, 2010

Monday Morning Cup of JOY!

I used to start Monday mornings here on my blog with
“Joy For Our Journey”.

Well, I am going to begin it again but have renamed it
”Cup of Joy”.

I start most mornings off with a cup of “Joe” and the
Word of God, so the new name just fits!  God wants to
fill our cups with joy today!

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I read this morning in Psalm 37. 
Verse 8 popped off the page.

Particularly this part of it:

Do not fret—it only causes harm.


Hmmm….a command to quit fretting?
 
Could that mean I am sinning when I fret or worry? 
Well it certainly doesn’t glorify God, or actually
accomplish anything positive…ever!

FRET: to eat or to gnaw into; to cause to suffer emotional  strain; to vex, to wear, corrode, chafe or fray. 

Not too appealing, huh?
Are you allowing anything to VEX you?

I have to be honest…I have been…but today I gave it over.

When I saw the dandelion photo, I thought of all
of my cares just floating on the breeze…up and away
to the Lover of my soul; each care received by Him
and my burden lifted.  What bliss…what joy!

                      ~~~~~

I love this little chorus:

I cast all of my cares upon You.

I lay all of my burdens down at your feet.

And anytime, I don’t know wha-at to do,

I will cast all of my cares upon YOU.
                     
                      ~~~~~

Don’t be vexed…cast all of your cares upon Him!
He will delight in lightening your load!


May your day be filled with loveliness and
your cup filled to the brim with JOY!!!

Big Hugs,
Becky

 

19 comments:

  1. Susie HomemakerAugust 16, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Good morning Miss Sunshine!
    Thank you for this post...I do have a huge thing I have been fretting over. But, NOT ANYMORE! I am giving it over right now!

    Thank you, thank you, thank you.

    Love,
    Susie

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  2. Patti August 16, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Lovely post today. Such wise and, oh so true, words. And I love that chorus...I remember with fondness singing it at DAC.

    Have a wonderful, blessed day.

    Love,
    Patti

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  3. BarbaraAugust 16, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I love it and the best scripture togo with it is in 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Amen and Amen, why should we fret, hugs and blessings my friend, Barbara

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  4. momoflotsAugust 16, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    A perfect reminder!!! Thank you for that!!! (I also love the verse Barbara posted for you!!) I too often forget and try carry my load by myself - and end up fretting. It's just so silly when I've got the Lord of all to cast my cares on!!

    Blessings today!!!
    Christine

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  5. KarAugust 16, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Thanks for the lovely reminder Becky that sometimes we just need to not worry about the small stuff and leave things in Gods hands. I need that reminder around here every so often. :)

    Here's to wonderful start to the week and hopes that it continues on. :)

    Love and hugs!
    Kar

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  6. Ms. Bake-itAugust 16, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Perfect timing Becky! I have been fretting and I know better.

    Thank you!

    ~ Tracy

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  7. AnonymousAugust 16, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Hi Becky! I certainly do receive this in the name of Jesus! I love the chorus! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  8. NanaNor'sAugust 16, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Hi Sweetie, This seems to be our theme lately doesn't it! Last night I remembered that the Lord gave me a word for this year-it is TRUST.
    Hummmm. Been missing you girl-got to call soon.
    Hugs today and remember "don't sweat the small stuff..or the big stuff either.
    Nor

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  9. Elizabeth and Gary August 16, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Hi Becky,
    I love "The Cup of Joy" a cute name.. Happy Monday to you too!
    Big hugs~Elizabeth

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  10. DebbieAugust 16, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    I came here to read this earlier but got distracted before I could comment. I love your post and happily either hummed or sang that song over and over all day as I went about my tasks.

    What a treat you gave me.
    Thanks!! I will very much look forward to another "cup".

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  11. Nellie's Cozy PlaceAugust 16, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    HI BECK,
    WHAT A GREAT POST AND WHAT A CUTE NAME!!
    YEA, WE HAVE TO KEEP HANDING IT OVER, AND START FOCUSING ON THE GOOD THINGS HE IS AND DOES!!
    SUCH A MUCH BETTER WAY TO LIVE......... AHHHHH,
    FEELS SO MUCH MORE PEACEFUL DOESN'T IT!!
    VERY NICE POST, WILL LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT MONDAY TOO!
    HOPE YOU ARE SEWING AWAY AND MAKING MORE ACORNS!!
    LOVE YA GIRLIE!!
    NELLIE

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  12. The Whispering Creek HouseAugust 16, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    ooo i like this..i fret over my kids alot! i guess they are getting older and i fret over the everyday things to much..then i become to intese for everyone and i feel so bad..i need to practive no fretting over the details but it is very hard when your a mom..i just want to be my best! but yes..God would not want me to be miserible over things i cant change..thanks becky for the reminder! bless you!

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  13. Janettessage.blogspot.comAugust 16, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    GOOD ONE!!! I would say that is what I was feeling when I started my walk this morning...I can always tell later because my muscles ache, so I was tense...then I burst out into song..."My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus Christ and His righteousness"...so your blog post is a confirmation...I started to release it and the day has been pure JOY!!!!!!!!!!!

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  14. Beth HerringAugust 16, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    yeah, this so convicted me. i am a worrier. can't deny it, but I am going to stand on His Word and quit fretting!

    BTW - love, love the acorns! So adorable and you are so crafty!

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  15. DebbieAugust 16, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Becky~~~what a sweet way to start our morning.
    You are such a blessing with your inspirational words.
    Debbie@houseatthelake

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  16. AnonymousAugust 17, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    Yes, there have been times when I have worried, but the Lord is so faithful to say to me, "Trust Me." In fact I have a bookmarker with this on it:

    Take one day at a time.
    (Matthew 6:34)

    Remember all things work together for good.
    (Romans 8:28)

    Under no circumstances should you worry.
    (Philippians 4:6)

    Start everyday with prayer and thanksgiving.
    (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

    The Lord will never forsake you.
    (Hebrews 13:5)

    Becky,dear friend, you are a blessing!
    Hugs, Miriam
    p.s.--Your small notebook that you mentioned on my blog...I love those colors :)

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  17. Lois ChristensenAugust 17, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    I do know that verse! It's so easy for me to read it, but to actually do it every day? Not that easy!

    Love how you fixed up your creative space! Very pretty.

    I've been MIA for awhile this summer. Seems it's so hard to come up with things to post about!

    Thanks for your comments on my hubby! I hugged him for you!

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  18. Susan McClaskeyAugust 17, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Hi Becky!
    First a thank you for visiting at Buttermilk Cottage and looking around. I hope you'll come back often.
    The coloring is different, but Pricess Penelope looks a little like my Daisy.
    I LOVE the acorns and think you should do more!
    Have a lovely day--I know you will, you don't sound like someone who doesn't!
    Susan

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  19. Diana FergusonAugust 17, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Becky,

    No, I don't want to be vexed either!!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share some JOY!
You're a blessing to me!

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