Friday Freebie!

     Alright!  So, how did you like your first My Memories pack?  They are fun, aren't they?  Well, here are two more for you!  :)  If you're just joining us in the "Friday Freebies," please feel free to check out the recent post(s) to become acquainted.  :)

Enjoy!  Oh, by the way, would you be so kind as to simply leave me a message if you are taking advantage of these opportunities?  Thanks so much!

Renee's Special Code:  STMMMS39033

I'm Wealthy!

    I am a very wealthy woman!  When I sit and ponder all that I have been given by my Lord, I see wealth untold!  It is too much to comprehend!
     My wealthy status is not based upon the "gold standard."  Nor is it based upon the home wherein I live, the vehicle we drive, the clothes we wear, or the food we eat.  It is not based upon the color of my skin, nor the vacations we take (though, we have never had a "real" vacation all the years we have been together!).  It is not based upon our bank accounts, the church we attend, my husband's vocation, or any such thing.  It is based upon you.
     Yes, my wealth is in people:  my family, my friends.  If I were to sit and list all the people I have ever had in my life, still have in my life, and all the experiences marked with those people, I may very well lose count!  Indeed, when I see you, I see value.  I see importance.  Not one person in my life is worthless.  All have innumerable value to me.
     We may never have met in person.  We may have known one another all our lives.  We may have only met once, never to speak again.  We may have hurt one another, and our paths ended (at least on earth).  We may always be connected in this life.  However we are in one another's lives, God has allowed it to be, and to me that soul is priceless.  I have so many priceless gems in my treasure chest!
     All the relationships, all the people, all the experiences, give me opportunity to thank God, glorify His name, and humble myself before Him.  I deserve not one of you in my life; yet, my good Lord has seen fit to allow you in my life, carefully selecting another precious gem to go into my treasure chest.  You are not just some item stored away; rather, I always treasure, value, and meditate on your worth.  I do not value you in my life only because you have some way to meet some need in my life, but rather you bring value because of the person God made you to be.
     I love each person God has put in my life.  By His grace, I see the worth of that soul He created.  I desire to see that gem shine out His glorious light with every bit of their being.  I desire for them to be supremely blessed of God, as He has seen fit to supremely bless me with such richness.  He has used you to teach me, guide me, strengthen me, and draw me closer to Him.  Indeed, I am a wealthy woman, and am undeserved of you all.

Monday Prayer Day

     Last night I finally finished reading the wonderful book, "Passionate Housewives Desperate For God," by Stacy McDonald and Jennie Chancey.  It was hard to put down the book.  I am definitely purchasing my own copy in the future!
     It encouraged me in this blessed role of daughter to God, wife to Dear, and all things gloriously feminine.  They helped expose even the most subtle of feministic thinkings:  whether in the world or in Christian living.  Wow.  I am so glad I read it!
     I am praying more diligently, and purposing more faithfully, to live as a glorious, feminine woman; not seeking to be this "tough gal."  It does not mean I will be putting away the God-given strength I have, or the endurance He has built up in me, but rather, seek to use them and all feminine traits as He ordains.  I will not hang my head for who God has created me to be, or how He wants to me to function!
     So, this week, as we pray to the Lord, would you remember me?  I definitely could use your prayers, as it will be a battle for a while.  Growing up in a fallen world, it will take some time to undo some of the wrong thinking given this lady.  However, with God's Word, tools in my apron :D, and godly women from whom to learn...I do believe God will have the victory in my life!  I thank you in advance for your prayers.
     Do you have any prayers you would like for me to add to my list?  I will appreciate the honour of praying with and for you.  Feel free to leave them here, or please visit my friend Gail's site to add to the list being accumulated there.

Friday Freebie!

     In order to encourage living more frugally, (after all, we did just write on budgeting!), I will be sharing a freebie today!  Is not that a blessing!  Something for free!
     Anyone is able to participate in this give-away...For, there is no contest.  That's right--no contest!  I want to share with my readers something that My Memories Online has shared with me:  a link that will allow you to download one of their creative designer packages.  If you like making anything with photographs:  scrapbooks, specially-made pictures, calendars, etc.; then, these downloads are for you!
     You do not need their program in order to use them.  Just simply download them.  So, be ready for some creativity!  Who knows, maybe there will be a contest later, where you get to share some of what you have made?  ;)

So, for this week, here is your first Friday's Freebie Designer Pack:

Just click on the picture, & it will take you to the site where you can download this pack!  Just to let you know, you will download all the "pieces" to make it look like this picture, or you can arrange it a different way.  :)

**Don't forget, if I can, I will be posting a new Friday Freebie each week.  Stay tuned for next week's free designer pack, brought to you by MyMemories!**

Renee's Special Code:  STMMMS39033

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