Who Do You Turn To?

It doesn't seem that long ago I was the youngest person in the room.  People would ask my age and say, "Oh, still a baby".  At the time, it rather offended me.   When you begin to get a little age on yourself you realize being called young isn't so bad.  Especially when you are in your late 30's and a teenage cashier calls you ma'am and asks if you would like the senior discount.  Talk about offended.  Before too long you realize nearly 20 years has passed since you started your career.  Then your 30 year high school class reunion comes around.  Next you are knocking on the door of the big 5-0. Morning Sunrise in Florida That is where I am now.  Almost 50.  OK it's 22 months away, but it is still close.  As I was working through the hair thing, the make-up thing, the extra weight thing, the gym thing and the food thing it suddenly occurred to me I had it all wrong.  All my effort was focused on bringing back 20 somethin...

"Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grave, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began." 2 Timothy 1:9 You are being offered a free gift.  One which will change your life forever.  You don't have to do a thing to receive it.  Want to know what it is? Please follow the link below to read more: www.testifychurch.com/mally-s-blog

"For it is God who works in you to will and act in order to fulfill his good purpose." Philippians 2:13 What does it mean to have God working in you and what are his good purposes?  Learn more about the meaning of this verse and how God "works" in our lives. Please follow the link below to read more: www.testifychurch.com/mally-s-blog

"The purposes of the human heart are deep waters, but those who have insight draw them out". Proverbs 20:5 I needed my husband's help on this one!  How does a well, a heart and insight fit together with the purposes of the heart? Please follow the link below to read more: www.testifychurch.com/mally-s-blog

Roots and all! It is important you get to know the person who is writing the blogs you read. Generally, there will be a "bio" or "about me" section included with most sites. This information can be rather basic and there is nothing wrong with that, but I want you to know me. The good, the bad and the ugly as they say. It occurred to me I didn't need the Purpose Study to be 30 consecutive days. So, I am going to begin sharing more about who I am and what happens in my life. This will give you a better picture of the person I am. If you want me to share something specific then please comment after this post or send an email. I will do my best to answer those requests. Today's topic is grey hair. You may be thinking something like "really grey hair?", but I assure you it does have value. Let me explain.....  On 10/8/17, just one week ago, I committed on Facebook to stop coloring my hair and seriously reduce my use of make-up. This included a ...

"Many are the plans in a human heart but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails".  Proverbs 19:21 Is there one thing you can focus intently on which will guide and direct your entire day?  You entire life?  I believe so!  Today's blog shares what that is. Please follow the link below to read about it: www.testifychurch.com/mally-s-blog

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose".  Romans 8:28 How do you survive the day when everything is falling down around you?  Take a few moments to read about how God works in your life each and every moment - even the chaotic ones! Please follow the link below to read more about purpose: www.testifychurch.com/mally-s-blog

"I know that you can do all things; no purpose of your can be thwarted." Job 42:2 Learn how you can better understand your purpose by examining Job.  He gained wisdom and knowledge of the Lord through many trials.  Perhaps you are burdened with trials now.  Take a moment to read how gaining a deeper understanding of God can help you push through.  Please follow the link below to read more about purpose. www.testifychurch.com/mally-s-blog

"But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth".  Exodus 9:16 Please follow the link below to read about His purpose! www.testifychurch.com/mally-s-blog

Do you wonder what your purpose in life really is?  What you are really here for?  I do.  Yes, I am purposed to be a wife, a daughter, a nurse, a friend and many other things.  But, what is God's purpose for me.  Walking with Him these past 16 years has been quite a journey and yet I still don't feel like I know EXACTLY what it is.  So with that in mind, I decided to do some reading.   I did a general on-line search on which verses had the word purpose in them. I also browsed other sites for lists on bible verses with purpose. There are, in fact, many verses on purpose in the bible. My plan is to go through a verse each day and learn more about what the bible has to say on this topic.  It may or may not "reveal" what He wants me to focus on, but it certainly cannot hurt to know His word more thoroughly.  Perhaps you would like to join me? If you look to the right you will see I have posted "Today's verse" with a li...

It's time for a change. That is what my best friend and I decided a few short weeks ago. We embarked on a 30 day journey to "minimalize" many aspects of our lives. Most people hear minimal and think they have to get rid of all their possessions, paint everything white or move into a tiny house. Minimalism is more than just the quantity of "stuff" you possess. It is much more. It is..... How many items are on your calendar each week? How much time is spent on a gadget (phone, tablet, game box, or computer)? How many clothes/shoes/purses do you own? How much time does it take to do your hair and make-up each day? How much do you have to work to maintain your current lifestyle? It is also... How much or little time do you spend with your spouse, your children, or the important people in your life? How much time is spent in your spiritual walk? Do you have any hobbies? How exhausted are you? Do you see where I am going with this? Minimalism is a lifestyle: a...