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Left Behind

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We are still reaping what Brenda left behind.    She lived a life of service, giving all she had with what little she had.   Her finances were precarious at times and her bills overwhelming yet here we are five months after her passing enjoying dinner together paid for by Brenda McDonald.   Her works followed her, not just here on earth but they are already there in heaven.   Brenda got PAID!   She is at rest but her legacy is still at work. Revelation 14:13 13  And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. What are you leaving behind?   Will anyone notice your legacy?   It depends on what you are doing now.   Serve instead of being served.   Love the unlovable.   Work with the hard to work with person.   Notice those who are treated as though invisible.   Be a difference and not indifferent.   Your life’s reward f

Broken Pieces

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Christmas is over once the decorations are put away.   Hopefully, the joy of the holiday does not dissipate heading into the New Year.   I was careless while removing ornaments from our tree.   I tried mightily to catch the falling ball but to no avail.   For a second, I thought it would survive the bounce then the crash came with broken pieces scattered over the entire floor.   It looks like one small pile but despite thoroughly sweeping the area, I am still finding remnants 8 to 10 feet away from the point of impact.   Even if I tried, this ornament can never be put back together again.   The sparkle and beauty are lost forever. Psalm 147:3 3  He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. Have you been dropped by someone you thought you could trust?   Is your marriage fragile, your family relationships shattered or are there cracks in your spiritual life?   Is your heart broken?   No matter how long ago the hurt occurred or how many times you’ve hit rock bottom