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You Can Change a Life Today

You Can Change a Life Today

Pretty Card or Plain Paper – Just Send It

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11

God has given you the ability to change a life today. You can easily encourage someone every single day the Lord gives you breath.

It’s a wicked world. Life is tough and getting tougher for many. Time is short. None of us know when our last day will be.

How is my encouragement working so far?

While writing our memoirs, I sent over one hundred letters to people across the United States asking for memories and stories about Russell to put into a scrapbook for our family. (Have you sent yours yet?)

My heart breaks as I read the responses, he had no idea of his influence. It would have been a much-needed encouragement for him to hear those words in his final days.

I can hear you. “I don’t write letters anymore, postage is so high!” Oh, Please! Do you know how many stamps you can buy with the money spent yesterday on that latte or soda? Seriously! Where are our priorities?

I have a personal challenge for each of you. Think of someone who has meant something special in your life and take time (MAKE TIME) to send them a card–yes, a real card/letter they can get in the mailbox! Get well and anniversary cards are often expected. Go the extra mile, and do the unexpected.

Need inspiration? Click here for encouraging scriptures.

Drag out your old address book and look at it each morning. Ask God who needs an encouraging word from you today. Mail them a note even if you see them each day. Give them something to hold on to when storms assail.

One of the most precious notes I received this week was handwritten scribbles on a scrap piece of paper. Priceless!

Think outside the box. I put a tiny bag of candy and a note on the top of my dumpster occasionally on trash day. Same for the postman. Hand a scripture card to the grocery clerk.

As always, praying for you as I write.

Hugs,

Thanks for dropping a note below! You bless my heart and encourage me to keep on keeping on ’til Jesus comes.

You Can Change Your World Today

We Can Change Our World Today

You can change your world today.

Does that title seem impossible to you? Overpowering?

Our world right now can be frightening. Fear has gripped our family, friends and neighbors. At this writing, we are cautiously returning to work, to our churches, and stores and restaurants. And I say you can personally change your world? Really?

It’s in the Bible. “When a man is gloomy, everything seems to go wrong; when he is cheerful, everything seems right!” Proverbs 15:15 TLB

Look closely at the photo above. What do you see? Do you see an old dead stump in need of removal? Do you see grass that needs cut; limbs that need removed?

Or, was the first thing you saw the beautiful pink peony making its way through to bark to the sunshine above?

Read the title again. It reads “your world”! You may not have solutions to the big issues, but you can change your sphere of influence. It is as easy as a smile, a tiny gift, a nod.

“His wrath, you see, is fleeting, but His grace lasts a lifetime. The deepest pains may linger through the night, but joy greets the soul with the smile of morning.” Psalm 30:5 The Voice

All my words are not enough to share with you this truth. I know, I KNOW one smile can change a life. Sing an old song with me: what the world needs now, is love sweet love …! It’s true. Simply smile. Determine today to make someone’s day by giving them a smile.

I carry small snack bags with a couple hard candies and a little encouraging Scripture promise from God. I give them to people who serve me, to people who seem worried, most often to strangers, “Here’s a little hug for you today … God bless you!” They echo my smile and I know for a brief moment, I have changed their world.

By the way, you CAN smile with a mask on; trust me on this one. Stand in front of your mirror with mask on and smile broadly. Look at your eyes twinkle! Give a smile … when you feel like it and when you don’t!

Read my article on simple, inexpensive gifts to hand out freely to all who need encouragement. You can adjust items for the season. I guarantee you will bring hope and peace to others; changing your world one smile at a time!

Here is a truth you can bank on: PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID, OR WHAT YOU SAID ~BUT~THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL.

Hugs (and a big smile),

Please let me know how it’s going with you.