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Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (8)

7.  Practical blessing “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5 My four-year old son was not the only one with many questions throughout various house-fixing jobs. He actually learned house-building related vocabulary faster than I did. IContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (8)”

Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (7)

Social blessing “…You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matt 22:39 With no flooring but lots of sawdust around, it was hard to have guests over for a comfortable gathering, not to mention entertainment. We were blessed to have wonderful in-laws,. and friends, who were more like angels in our eyes, simply show up toContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (7)”

Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (5)

4. Spiritual blessing “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 We couldn’t see any of the blessings counted here without a strong conviction in Who is in charge of our lives. Even this faith is a free gift from God (Ephesians 2:8). Life challenges are like well prepared gifts from theContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (5)”

Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (4)

3. Mental blessing “…take every thought captive to obey Christ” 2 Corinthians 10:5 Our emotions are influenced a lot by what we are thinking in our minds. Trials can either push us to despair or to a new delight as we gear our attention above. This life is short, very very very short, as comparedContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (4)”

Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (3)

2. Emotional blessing “… God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 Cleaning up and repairing a house is one major project! How about living inContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (3)”

Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (2)

In celebrating the one year anniversary of 10/10 moving day, I will count just 10 blessings in different categories. We believe many more are still to be unfolded as God always has a bigger plan for His children. Before I start counting the blessings, here is the house-before according to the real estate description: “HomeContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (2)”

Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (1)

For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. —2 Cor. 5:1 One year ago, Oct. 10th, 2014, we moved out of our rental house after four months of waiting. The reason why IContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (1)”