A great big secret to a successful life is to surround yourself with people who love the Lord. Who really care about you. Ones who will be a part of your very own "dream team" Those who will believe in you,"support" and "encourage you" when your going through challenges discovering how God has called you and setting about the business of getting there.
You can be a Housewife doing in home bible study's or prayer gatherings, A market place minister who has lunch with others encouraging and sharing Jesus with those God has placed in your path. Or a Business man or Woman. God needs you wherever you may be. I have done all of these things and still do an exiting variety of ministry today.
These four things are just a few important thoughts and ideas to help you on your way.
* Find the specific arena "your gifting" A comfort zone that is natural to you.and hard for others.
* Have the courage to get out of your box and get started. Don't wait! people need Gods gifting in you.
* Endure, and push through difficult days and persevere. Pray often God will shed light opening doors.
* Your attitude should be one of willingness to keep going forward an doing whatever it takes.
Most great inventors, medical researchers, and Ministers of the Gospel continually made mistakes innumerable to count, but never gave up. Thank goodness for their tenacity or we wouldn't have our wonderful electricity blessed cures or the vast ministry of Christ to reach the multitudes in this hour.
The Lord reminds me of is T.L. Osborn a great Evangelist to all nations and tribes. Who as a small child began his ministry by filling his little wagon up with story's about Jesus and witnessed in his own neighborhood full of children.
Select friends who will listen, help, and encourage you when going through the hard times, Going through these challenging seasons are just part of life. We can't escape it! they are necessary for change to happen especially when Gods in it! So if you have a "woe is me" mentality it will be harder for you to get to the next rung in the ladder of life to bigger and better things unless you "mature" past this attitude. (the devil loves to play with our mind with negative thoughts) Again "Pray" Keeping in mind prayer is simply having quiet and intimate time with God. Spending quality time asking for "His" direction and help is a "vital key" to your success. The Lord deeply cares for you and I and longs for you to place your prayer times with Him "first place" above all else. The fruits of this will richly bless you daily as you spend this vital time with Him..
One more thing "enjoy" seasons of "advancement and change" it may be like a Spiritual roller coaster at times just like the rides at the fair. So why not enjoy traveling with the ups and downs with just as much enthusiasm and excitement. The Lord always works all things out for our good as we learn to trust Him completely.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not unto your own understanding; in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct our paths. Continuing to read on will encourage and fill you with even more faith and truth.
Now Below I have added some great ways to energize and keep your body fit and healthy while your making these positive changes happen in your life.
* Energizing Superfoods to the rescue
I have given up on refined and processed foods. It hasn't been easy , but I can truthfully say my stomach feels a lot more content after having years of indigestion problems While I'm also starting to find many little clues to why other little things in my body have been out of "whack " so to speak but are now getting better as well.
Try blending and juicing a couple times a day. There are many directions to go. I have been blessed when my children purchased a "Bullet" juicer and I'm loving it! It has helped me wean off of wrong eating habits with nutritious combinations of juicing. learning about the vitamins and herbs that my body has been missing helps while doing private research on my own. I love my America, but the fast foods " sugar and carbohydrates" have to go! Once we become conscious of the right kind of foods that are good for our body we can see and feel the difference immediately and with Gods help it repairs itself beautifully. Try these suggestions
* Kale and dark green vegetables.
Add kale to your shopping list and add it in your fresh salads along with other dark leafy vegetables like "Swiss chard" Spinach, mustard greens. The darker the leaves indicates the rich abundance of magnesium-bearing chlorophyll which most of our population are only getting a fraction of.
Mix-em up and get used to the different richness of their flavors in soups and fresh salads. You will notice a few unnecessary pounds melting away while your at it as I have! A "Big Hurray"to that!!
N.L.T. Psalm 37:23 The steps of the Godly are ordered of the Lord. he delights in every detail of their lives. The Lord is more interested in the little things than we realize so why not just "Thank Him" for all the things He does for us and be continually reminded that our "identity" is in Christ Jesus and as we rest in knowing how much He loves us and will always be totally complete and secure in Him as we undergo moments of insecurities and challenges in our lives. We are "beautiful" in Gods eyes and "Nothing is Impossible"with Him , when we line ourselves up with His word "that's what really counts" in our lives.
Since eyes are an important to see into Gods wonderful world, here are a few helpful hints to enhance the outer and inner beauty within them.
Using the eyeliner of your choice. Brush, pencil, or liquid liner in soft color and a magnifying mirror.
* Close set eyes
In an outward flow, line both your upper and lower lids by extending the liner outward from the center of your eye. Always use a foundation and powder on face it helps keep eyeliner on.
* Deep set eyes
Lining the outer three quarters on both the upper and lower lids blend carefully.
* Narrow eyes
Line from center of upper and lower lid outward. Then extend ends upward and out softly blending.
* Average eye
Beginning at inner corner of eye working to the outer edge. Then turn line upward at the end of upper lid and lower lid with soft outward strokes follow to enhance the finished look.
*Always start out using medium shades rather than too dark. Blending well to achieve a natural look.
A Great Big God Bless YOU as you follow your special dreams!
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Beautiful NEW! Beginnings
My thought for you are of good and not evil says the Lord "please read" Jeremiah 29 11-14.
So think Good thoughts about yourself today and know how wonderfully God has loved and gifted you. Start to enjoy your special gifting s and talents. You are created to do what only you can do and no one else can take your place. God wants you to be fulfilled in how He has created you. Psalms 139 tells us we are wonderfully hand made perfectly the way God wanted you to be. You are also beautiful in Gods eyes and He has given you all you need to accomplish your dreams and visions. After all they are your personal gift from Him.
Hebrews 12:1
Since we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses (many examples of faithful saints of God in heaven) we must get rid of everything that slows us down. Especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead and never give up!
So many people in the Bible have given their lives for us so we could have the freedom in Christ we have today. Rahab once the prostitute who made the decision to follow God and then He helped her deliver her family from destruction. King David who fell in love with a married woman and later had the husband killed. The Lord forgave him of this great sin. Read in Hebrew the list goes on and on. The Lord continually showing us that everyone had a past. He is also letting us know that we also have a wonderful future in Christ.
No one else can forgive us our sins and help us to start over except Jesus. What have you done today or yesterday. I'm sure you have a long list as I have. Hebrews lets us know just how much God wanted to help us get back up again and "never give up"! Jesus is our "mediator" just go to Him and ask forgiveness just as so many others have done in ancient days till now. This is what salvation is all about don't miss this beautiful present from God in His son Jesus. Don't hold any more inside it's time to lay it down and start over through Jesus.. Do it today.
Make up your mind to eat right take better care of your body and surround yourself with good encouraging friends. It's the only body you'll ever have and it's the only life you'll ever have.
Discouragement and depression is not from God so start making a practice of letting only the people who like and love you for who you are inside. Too many discouragements actually destroys hearts and lives and ultimately cause a brekdown in your body. What a waste. God loves you and will "never give up on you" so "don't" give up on him.
Depression and discouragement comes from a "deep hidden suppressed anger" over sad and unhappy things that have happened in your life . Get the help you need to start to gt well again. Jesus is the "Greatest Healer and Comforter" and remember if you can work things out by removal of certain things and circumstances, God has also raised up gifted wonderful doctors to help you in your healing process.
Going shopping or having lunch with a friend to help you get back on target with your personal happiness. If your friends are pulling you down start meeting new people in the right places where they will appreciate you for who you are. A good Spirit filled church and caring friends who love the Lord) will be of greatest help. God wants to help you with those that He has placed in your path but you must seek an ask Him first. He loves and deeply desires to extend His hand out to help you. So begin seek and ask Him. You have a wonderful destiny from the Lord. Don't waste any more time. Get started anew. Every day is a new beginning in Christ. And don't give up! There was a season in my life when I had to do this very same thing "it changed my whole life "thank God" for His sweet and unconditional love for us! He has become my very best friend, brother and most of all "my Savior"
*For more spiritual encouragement click on my "personal profile" then click my other Blog spot " Patricia Braund Divine appointment Prayer Ministries" and just sit back and be blessed.
Keys of help
* Wear makeup daily with some pretty jewelry and do something special for yourself
* Be optimistic think good thoughts about yourself and others.
* Try to be an encourager and don't criticize. Say something complimentary to someone every day.
*Don't put yourself or others down.
* Focus on the things you like about yourself your best attributes.
* Overcome one fear at a time by doing something you thought you could never do.
* Look your best every day its a proven fact when you look your best you'll feel your best.
* A must do! "Spend time with the Lord " He will speak to your heart and bring healing. Read the Bible" every day. *Starting in the book of John in New Testament*
* Know today and always that Jesus Loves you!.. And so do I *Hugs*
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Armed and ready to go again!
Today I have spent way too much time on the phone and the computer taking care of some business matters that should have taken only a few minutes. Very exasperating to say the least!
My husband has come and gone for lunch and even he even had time for a 20 minute power nap! And here I am with makeup still only half on. hair frazzled and the only thing I feel good about is that I did get a quick nourishing breakfast my morning walk and and made our bed.
I had such high hopes to get cought up with some paper work, organizing advertizing and of course my blogging that I've been a little behind in. But forgetting my crazy morning a pep me up salad for lunch and protein drink will get me back on track and off I go again to get a few more things acomplished before tomorrow is here with an " art fair" to prepare for and a newsy pamphlet to complete for my special handouts. Wow! I feel like the little train in the old childrens book I read to my little girls. "I think I can I think I can"
On the more relaxing side (especially for days like I had today) I made a very healthy nut spread yesterday which I'd like you to try. It's a great protein booster and a feel good treat (for the mid day hungrys) it's a decadent tasting chocolate nut spread thats almost bad "but not." For times you need a little something extra special to relax with. Try it with fresh sliced apples or bananas and some iced mint tea like I had today. A little fresh air and a great treat will turn any " Crabby Oscar" into a happy " little miss Piggy" in no time.
** Almond Chocolate Spread
*Grind up some almonds ( about 1 cup) in a bullet blender or (whatever you use to blend) with.
*Add a little water and coconut oil equal to the amount of nuts you use,
*3-4 tablespoons of stevia,
*a dash of organic salt
* a tablespoon of brown sugar (only if you don't like the taste of all pure stevia).
* Blend together and finally adding in a couple of tablespoons of cocoa powder. To your taste.
Cocoa is a great antioxidant. The almonds are a fantastic protein. The coconut oil is good for the brain and memory.
It should come out kind of like a peanut butter consistency. You can add or take away whatever you like its all according to what you like. I have even added soy flour in case it needs a little more thickness. like I said it's all up to you. It's very healthy and tasty with no artificial additives or fake stuff!!
P. S its also a lot less expensive than the popular (low fat and calorie candy bars) you see around today plus it's fun and less expensive.
I have made this mixture keeping it in a jar in the refrigerator or spreadit on wax paper adding walnuts on top or even a slice of cherry. flatten and put in freezer and later cut or break it into bite size pieces. Do you own thing its fun!
** Read Gods word today to grow Spiritually Healthy **
Daniel 1:8-15 Remember Daniel He refused all the sweet and delicate fancy foods in Babylon. ( Much like the rich and unhealthy sodas and pastry foods of our day) He inwardly knew how to stay "healthy and strong" he had to stay focused on a healthy food intake indulging in greens grains and nuts an lean meat. Look it up for yourself and see why God could use him in " most uncertain times" that could have meant his " fall" rather than his promotion much like Joseph had encountered. Both " Patriarchs" leaving us an example of choosing to live for God which resulted in Divine Sovereignty and deliverance rather than living in defiance which ultimately results in sickness or even death. Be richly blessed today and every day as we grow together in His Love and wisdom. And never forget how much Jesus loves you! If you miss it! Don't ever give up we just start over "With Jesus help"! I love You!
**Fashion Tips to create and enhance your figure.
**To enhance a small bust line wear bright colored shirts, pockets, staying away from the clingy looks or low plunging necklines.
**To lengthen neck, wear open button down collars or a v neck. Stay away from scarves or turtle necks that being more attention to a shorter neckline. to shorten the neck do the opposite wearing cowl and turtle necks and necklaces.
** To slim the bottom area wear black and a lighter top. A gorgeous shirt or jewlry that takes the eyes off your lower body. Also more flattering to avoid plaids paterns and stripes.
** A longer leg can be acheived by wearing one color with same color shoes and hose. Avoid shorter cropped pants which reduce height rather than elongate.
**Shortening long legs is greatly complimented by cropped pants, patterns, and longer tops. Also avoiding high waistlines that make you appear even longer.
** Minimize a fuller bust by a v neck line. Adorning your face with lovely earings and jewelry bringing attention to your eye area and face. Staying away from clingy an low cut tops.
My husband has come and gone for lunch and even he even had time for a 20 minute power nap! And here I am with makeup still only half on. hair frazzled and the only thing I feel good about is that I did get a quick nourishing breakfast my morning walk and and made our bed.
I had such high hopes to get cought up with some paper work, organizing advertizing and of course my blogging that I've been a little behind in. But forgetting my crazy morning a pep me up salad for lunch and protein drink will get me back on track and off I go again to get a few more things acomplished before tomorrow is here with an " art fair" to prepare for and a newsy pamphlet to complete for my special handouts. Wow! I feel like the little train in the old childrens book I read to my little girls. "I think I can I think I can"
On the more relaxing side (especially for days like I had today) I made a very healthy nut spread yesterday which I'd like you to try. It's a great protein booster and a feel good treat (for the mid day hungrys) it's a decadent tasting chocolate nut spread thats almost bad "but not." For times you need a little something extra special to relax with. Try it with fresh sliced apples or bananas and some iced mint tea like I had today. A little fresh air and a great treat will turn any " Crabby Oscar" into a happy " little miss Piggy" in no time.
** Almond Chocolate Spread
*Grind up some almonds ( about 1 cup) in a bullet blender or (whatever you use to blend) with.
*Add a little water and coconut oil equal to the amount of nuts you use,
*3-4 tablespoons of stevia,
*a dash of organic salt
* a tablespoon of brown sugar (only if you don't like the taste of all pure stevia).
* Blend together and finally adding in a couple of tablespoons of cocoa powder. To your taste.
Cocoa is a great antioxidant. The almonds are a fantastic protein. The coconut oil is good for the brain and memory.
It should come out kind of like a peanut butter consistency. You can add or take away whatever you like its all according to what you like. I have even added soy flour in case it needs a little more thickness. like I said it's all up to you. It's very healthy and tasty with no artificial additives or fake stuff!!
P. S its also a lot less expensive than the popular (low fat and calorie candy bars) you see around today plus it's fun and less expensive.
I have made this mixture keeping it in a jar in the refrigerator or spreadit on wax paper adding walnuts on top or even a slice of cherry. flatten and put in freezer and later cut or break it into bite size pieces. Do you own thing its fun!
** Read Gods word today to grow Spiritually Healthy **
Daniel 1:8-15 Remember Daniel He refused all the sweet and delicate fancy foods in Babylon. ( Much like the rich and unhealthy sodas and pastry foods of our day) He inwardly knew how to stay "healthy and strong" he had to stay focused on a healthy food intake indulging in greens grains and nuts an lean meat. Look it up for yourself and see why God could use him in " most uncertain times" that could have meant his " fall" rather than his promotion much like Joseph had encountered. Both " Patriarchs" leaving us an example of choosing to live for God which resulted in Divine Sovereignty and deliverance rather than living in defiance which ultimately results in sickness or even death. Be richly blessed today and every day as we grow together in His Love and wisdom. And never forget how much Jesus loves you! If you miss it! Don't ever give up we just start over "With Jesus help"! I love You!
**Fashion Tips to create and enhance your figure.
**To enhance a small bust line wear bright colored shirts, pockets, staying away from the clingy looks or low plunging necklines.
**To lengthen neck, wear open button down collars or a v neck. Stay away from scarves or turtle necks that being more attention to a shorter neckline. to shorten the neck do the opposite wearing cowl and turtle necks and necklaces.
** To slim the bottom area wear black and a lighter top. A gorgeous shirt or jewlry that takes the eyes off your lower body. Also more flattering to avoid plaids paterns and stripes.
** A longer leg can be acheived by wearing one color with same color shoes and hose. Avoid shorter cropped pants which reduce height rather than elongate.
**Shortening long legs is greatly complimented by cropped pants, patterns, and longer tops. Also avoiding high waistlines that make you appear even longer.
** Minimize a fuller bust by a v neck line. Adorning your face with lovely earings and jewelry bringing attention to your eye area and face. Staying away from clingy an low cut tops.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Acts of Kindness are lifes shining Excessories
Just think how wonderful life would be if everyone practiced a little kindness one to another. When you think if a time when you were treated rudely or with unkindness doesn't that make you realize it must start somewhere. Why not "You". Yes it does hurt when people treat you badly but a thing will never change until someone begins to care about someone else. What can I do today to make a difference. Who can I do some little act of kindness for. A family member, a friend, a neighbor. I personally make it a matter of my own heart to do this as much as I can simply because it makes me feel so good inside and I love the feeling.
A way to start could be letting someone in front of you in a grocery line. maybe giving someone the money they lack in a store. Or how about just letting cars go ahead of you in line at your favorite lunch drive in when everyone is in such a hurry. A friend I know treated a hungry homeless lady to a great lunch. Think about it less the "grace of God" there go you or I.
Doing unto others is becoming more and more noticeable. I have experienced it myself when out and about. Spreading a little love is so important Just like a popular song many of us may remember "what the world needs now is love sweet love"it's the only thing that there is much too little of. Or the one by Debbie Boone "You light up my life" You give me hope to carry on. Maybe you don't realize it but we carry Gods light with us wherever we go. Prayer daily and in between times keeps your light shinning in your life and to others who may be going through a difficult time and need a little kindness and love.
Do something nice for someone today. I believe this really will impact someone you care about. Ive even taken some earrings off and given them away. It does feel better to give than receive. It doesn't happen every day and it sure does make a difference when someone else sees you care enough to sacrifice something to make them happy.
I think Kindness and Accessories are a lot "like life" the extra little things you do to make a difference. They can also make you shine along with what you are wearing to express your real personality, like On a rainy day wearing a "bright cheery outfit" is more fun than a drabby one. As far a bobbles beads and splashes of color why not buy earnings or a bright scarf on sale. But if something special or unusual is shouting "buy me" I can"t resist, especially when I know it will go great with some special dress or jeans I love..
Here is something else I have noticed since a small child. It's the "little" things ladies "that mean a lot. I have always noticed a classy ankle bracelet adds a little special touch of femininity. When my friends were buying pierced earrings and bracelets. I couldn't wait to buy my first ankle bracelet as a teenager. To me it denoted a classy touch. I am one of those people who like to look sharp even when in a casual look. It just makes "me" feel good. So remember the little things "do' mean a lot if it means something to you..
Now with these things in mind Go Enjoy Ladies! Have Fun shopping for the little extra glitzy "gems" that make "you "sparkle and shine. P.S don't forget be an angel and let someone know they are loved today.
Accessorizing Tips
Belts and Buckles
You can change a look very simply by a new belt. remember to keep the size of the belt to accommodate your shape and size. A thick belt on a petite will make her look shorter, just like a thin belt on a tall girl makes her appear taller.
Costume Jewelry
Each season jewelry changes so buy only inexpensive pieces you can interchange with different outfits more often. You will also find yourself saving a lot of money to spend on your next seasons changes.
Shoes
keep in mind the shorter the dress the flatter the heel. The longer the dress the higher the heel.
Hems also go up and down with each season so spending a lot of money on dresses or skirts with a drastic hem line make it expensive when the seasons styles change again. Currently the High heels are a big fad but sorry girls their too uncomfortable to stay in style very long.
For more information and inspirational story's "Prayer"and "Encouragements"
go to my other Blog
www.divineappointment-prayer.Blogspot.com / or click on my profile and look for "Divine Appointment ministries Patricia Braund" and click on it.
A way to start could be letting someone in front of you in a grocery line. maybe giving someone the money they lack in a store. Or how about just letting cars go ahead of you in line at your favorite lunch drive in when everyone is in such a hurry. A friend I know treated a hungry homeless lady to a great lunch. Think about it less the "grace of God" there go you or I.
Doing unto others is becoming more and more noticeable. I have experienced it myself when out and about. Spreading a little love is so important Just like a popular song many of us may remember "what the world needs now is love sweet love"it's the only thing that there is much too little of. Or the one by Debbie Boone "You light up my life" You give me hope to carry on. Maybe you don't realize it but we carry Gods light with us wherever we go. Prayer daily and in between times keeps your light shinning in your life and to others who may be going through a difficult time and need a little kindness and love.
Do something nice for someone today. I believe this really will impact someone you care about. Ive even taken some earrings off and given them away. It does feel better to give than receive. It doesn't happen every day and it sure does make a difference when someone else sees you care enough to sacrifice something to make them happy.
I think Kindness and Accessories are a lot "like life" the extra little things you do to make a difference. They can also make you shine along with what you are wearing to express your real personality, like On a rainy day wearing a "bright cheery outfit" is more fun than a drabby one. As far a bobbles beads and splashes of color why not buy earnings or a bright scarf on sale. But if something special or unusual is shouting "buy me" I can"t resist, especially when I know it will go great with some special dress or jeans I love..
Here is something else I have noticed since a small child. It's the "little" things ladies "that mean a lot. I have always noticed a classy ankle bracelet adds a little special touch of femininity. When my friends were buying pierced earrings and bracelets. I couldn't wait to buy my first ankle bracelet as a teenager. To me it denoted a classy touch. I am one of those people who like to look sharp even when in a casual look. It just makes "me" feel good. So remember the little things "do' mean a lot if it means something to you..
Now with these things in mind Go Enjoy Ladies! Have Fun shopping for the little extra glitzy "gems" that make "you "sparkle and shine. P.S don't forget be an angel and let someone know they are loved today.
Accessorizing Tips
Belts and Buckles
You can change a look very simply by a new belt. remember to keep the size of the belt to accommodate your shape and size. A thick belt on a petite will make her look shorter, just like a thin belt on a tall girl makes her appear taller.
Costume Jewelry
Each season jewelry changes so buy only inexpensive pieces you can interchange with different outfits more often. You will also find yourself saving a lot of money to spend on your next seasons changes.
Shoes
keep in mind the shorter the dress the flatter the heel. The longer the dress the higher the heel.
Hems also go up and down with each season so spending a lot of money on dresses or skirts with a drastic hem line make it expensive when the seasons styles change again. Currently the High heels are a big fad but sorry girls their too uncomfortable to stay in style very long.
For more information and inspirational story's "Prayer"and "Encouragements"
go to my other Blog
www.divineappointment-prayer.Blogspot.com / or click on my profile and look for "Divine Appointment ministries Patricia Braund" and click on it.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Life's "Lemons" still make great tasting "Lemonade"
Some of the best things in life come from our mistakes in. Did you ever really make a mistake somewhere in life and feel like it was the end of the world for you? We "all" can honestly confess to that one.
I grew up in a family where mistakes weren't allowed so if I made one when I was a little girl I was accustomed to run away. Later in life when I had my own children I always tried to lighten up on the scolding for this reason if something is done by accident "it's an accident" and just let it go.
My oldest daughter once decided to scribble on the wall and later blame it on her younger sister who was the baby. I soon figured out that the baby's arms couldn't have reached as high as where the elaborate display of artwork ended up.
Soon after I decided to purchase some larger than life butcher paper for my children to paint and color on. This gave them "all the room' they needed to be as creative as they wanted
Today my girls are all very "artsy" and all have careers in some form of the arts. I am so grateful to the Lord for helping me with the insight to let them grow and not stunt the desire for them to draw and finger paint and be creative when they were little.
Speaking of art and color. Today I went to do some window shopping just to see whats out there and I found a great pair of "artsy and dramatic" black and ivory" jacquard designer pants to go with my black suit jacket or vests as well as my basic neutrals from my color chart. Which is "cool" Blue based colors. Today I wore them to church with my silver beige crepe blouse. A great find that was only $16.00 and will mix and match with a lot of what I already have in my closet. .
How about a Jazzy new pair of new "animal print" pants that are really in style right now. Stepping out of the comfort zones and into more "color and pizazz" can really be challenging for some of us but give it a whirl! Like the old expression "Try it you'll Like it" and you may really like the new you that you see..
Today give away your smile, and a nice compliment to someone out there will really needs it. I love to express my feelings about clothes even though I may not choose what someone else is wearing if it looks good on "them" that's all that counts they always come back with "Thank you so much" you have "made my day".
A Great Big "God Bless"
To all of you out there. Your out there aren't you?
Getting back to lemons try these
* LEMON ASTRINGENT
Those of us with excessively oily skin may want to try a less drying natural and inexpensive way to remove oil from your skin. Prepare your own by mixing lemon juice an water, according to the strength you prefer, use less if its too drying. ( and freezing it an ice cube tray . When your feeling a need of a refresher, remove an ice cube and smooth it over your face. This leaves your skin feeling smooth and slightly tingly as well as removing an excess oil.
Also good for hair rinse,hair lightener,tooth whitener,hand cleanser,as well as restoring skins acid mantle
* LEMON WATER
A tablespoons or two of lemon in your drinking water with some ice really helps keeps your body in more of an alkaline balance (rather than soda's and diet drinks). Lemons are full of vitamin C for healthy bones and cartilage and connective tissue. Just be sure to use the real thing.
I grew up in a family where mistakes weren't allowed so if I made one when I was a little girl I was accustomed to run away. Later in life when I had my own children I always tried to lighten up on the scolding for this reason if something is done by accident "it's an accident" and just let it go.
My oldest daughter once decided to scribble on the wall and later blame it on her younger sister who was the baby. I soon figured out that the baby's arms couldn't have reached as high as where the elaborate display of artwork ended up.
Soon after I decided to purchase some larger than life butcher paper for my children to paint and color on. This gave them "all the room' they needed to be as creative as they wanted
Today my girls are all very "artsy" and all have careers in some form of the arts. I am so grateful to the Lord for helping me with the insight to let them grow and not stunt the desire for them to draw and finger paint and be creative when they were little.
Speaking of art and color. Today I went to do some window shopping just to see whats out there and I found a great pair of "artsy and dramatic" black and ivory" jacquard designer pants to go with my black suit jacket or vests as well as my basic neutrals from my color chart. Which is "cool" Blue based colors. Today I wore them to church with my silver beige crepe blouse. A great find that was only $16.00 and will mix and match with a lot of what I already have in my closet. .
How about a Jazzy new pair of new "animal print" pants that are really in style right now. Stepping out of the comfort zones and into more "color and pizazz" can really be challenging for some of us but give it a whirl! Like the old expression "Try it you'll Like it" and you may really like the new you that you see..
Today give away your smile, and a nice compliment to someone out there will really needs it. I love to express my feelings about clothes even though I may not choose what someone else is wearing if it looks good on "them" that's all that counts they always come back with "Thank you so much" you have "made my day".
A Great Big "God Bless"
To all of you out there. Your out there aren't you?
Getting back to lemons try these
* LEMON ASTRINGENT
Those of us with excessively oily skin may want to try a less drying natural and inexpensive way to remove oil from your skin. Prepare your own by mixing lemon juice an water, according to the strength you prefer, use less if its too drying. ( and freezing it an ice cube tray . When your feeling a need of a refresher, remove an ice cube and smooth it over your face. This leaves your skin feeling smooth and slightly tingly as well as removing an excess oil.
Also good for hair rinse,hair lightener,tooth whitener,hand cleanser,as well as restoring skins acid mantle
* LEMON WATER
A tablespoons or two of lemon in your drinking water with some ice really helps keeps your body in more of an alkaline balance (rather than soda's and diet drinks). Lemons are full of vitamin C for healthy bones and cartilage and connective tissue. Just be sure to use the real thing.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Patricia Braund. " Ït's all about Me "
Hurry up and go to the store for me
Ï could hear my mothers " rushed tone"and knew it was something needed for supper. I tried to quickly fix my hair and fix my dress. Go Go Go! I need milk right now. The little grocery store was only at the end of our little country road but I always felt shy about giving the man in the store my mothers note with what we needed written on it. The adults always had a way about looking right over the top of my head as if I weren't even there. I ran to look into the little mirror hanging right by our front door and tried to pull my hair away from my eyes and looked again to find that my clothes were a little wrinkled . Mom came again to rush me out with her little note and off I went.
As I think back I must have been about 5 years old.
Saying all this you can see I began very early in life fussing with how I looked. These things were not instilled in me from my mother she was a pretty lady but didn't make much place in life for extra primping and beauty regimes. But Ï did"! I spent much time coloring beautiful colors on the plain vanilla pages of coloring books filled with of Cinderellas Ball room party dresses and filling in the lines of snow whites lovely blue dress with the friendly dwarfs dancing around her. I would save jewelry and collect them in cigar boxes. One day I would have many jewels and elegant party dresses. With little scraps of fabric from my mothers mending I would create new and colorful dresses for my dolls and with my older sisters nail polish I would brighten up the lips of my washed out dolls faces making them bright and happy in their freshly made imaginary Ball gowns.
This is my little girl beginnings. Colors, fancy fabrics,and pretty colored faces floating through her mind every day wishing and hoping she one day dress for the Palace party and meet her prince charming.
My dream came true I did meet my Prince Charming. His name is Douglas and he has bought me many lovely dresses and colorful pieces of jewelry and more important he is a wonderful and loving man and through Gods love gave us both three lovely little girls. He is more than I ever could have dreamed for and so are my children. God has answered so many of my little girl dreams which are really our heartfelt prayers.
I am still and forever His only little favorite girl. Oh, I know He loves all that are part of His family but He still makes "me" feel this "special and precious" way. Creating in me the the beauty and love for His Amazing world of colors, beauty, life and the people in it..
I's breathtaking what I can see every day in the sky, water, trees, the mountains a newborn baby's eyes it's pink rosy cheeks. And the precious importance to help others to see that life is Gods gift to us to enjoy because he loves us so.
Do you desire to be beautiful within yourself ( being happy and complete in who you are inside and out) to feel confident and secure that your features hair, skin,and color is exactly what they are to fit you and no one else. Yes, you are unique and beautiful just the way you were made.
Psalm 139
Oh Lord you have searched me and know me. You have laid your had upon me. such knowledge is too wonderful for me. Where can I go from your Spirit. Or where can I flee from your presence.For you have formed my inward parts in my mothers womb when I was made in secret. How precious are your thoughts of me. If I were to count them they would be more in number than the sand of the sea.
Read all when you have time it is your "Beautiful Beginnings" and Gods "Adoration" for you "Now" and " forevermore". So complete your Journey in this life and let Him show you "His" perfect will and destiny. He has designed one just for you and is watching and encouraging you to become who you are to become day by day. So keep going forward and also keep leaning and trusting in God.
Ï could hear my mothers " rushed tone"and knew it was something needed for supper. I tried to quickly fix my hair and fix my dress. Go Go Go! I need milk right now. The little grocery store was only at the end of our little country road but I always felt shy about giving the man in the store my mothers note with what we needed written on it. The adults always had a way about looking right over the top of my head as if I weren't even there. I ran to look into the little mirror hanging right by our front door and tried to pull my hair away from my eyes and looked again to find that my clothes were a little wrinkled . Mom came again to rush me out with her little note and off I went.
As I think back I must have been about 5 years old.
Saying all this you can see I began very early in life fussing with how I looked. These things were not instilled in me from my mother she was a pretty lady but didn't make much place in life for extra primping and beauty regimes. But Ï did"! I spent much time coloring beautiful colors on the plain vanilla pages of coloring books filled with of Cinderellas Ball room party dresses and filling in the lines of snow whites lovely blue dress with the friendly dwarfs dancing around her. I would save jewelry and collect them in cigar boxes. One day I would have many jewels and elegant party dresses. With little scraps of fabric from my mothers mending I would create new and colorful dresses for my dolls and with my older sisters nail polish I would brighten up the lips of my washed out dolls faces making them bright and happy in their freshly made imaginary Ball gowns.
This is my little girl beginnings. Colors, fancy fabrics,and pretty colored faces floating through her mind every day wishing and hoping she one day dress for the Palace party and meet her prince charming.
My dream came true I did meet my Prince Charming. His name is Douglas and he has bought me many lovely dresses and colorful pieces of jewelry and more important he is a wonderful and loving man and through Gods love gave us both three lovely little girls. He is more than I ever could have dreamed for and so are my children. God has answered so many of my little girl dreams which are really our heartfelt prayers.
I am still and forever His only little favorite girl. Oh, I know He loves all that are part of His family but He still makes "me" feel this "special and precious" way. Creating in me the the beauty and love for His Amazing world of colors, beauty, life and the people in it..
I's breathtaking what I can see every day in the sky, water, trees, the mountains a newborn baby's eyes it's pink rosy cheeks. And the precious importance to help others to see that life is Gods gift to us to enjoy because he loves us so.
Do you desire to be beautiful within yourself ( being happy and complete in who you are inside and out) to feel confident and secure that your features hair, skin,and color is exactly what they are to fit you and no one else. Yes, you are unique and beautiful just the way you were made.
Psalm 139
Oh Lord you have searched me and know me. You have laid your had upon me. such knowledge is too wonderful for me. Where can I go from your Spirit. Or where can I flee from your presence.For you have formed my inward parts in my mothers womb when I was made in secret. How precious are your thoughts of me. If I were to count them they would be more in number than the sand of the sea.
Read all when you have time it is your "Beautiful Beginnings" and Gods "Adoration" for you "Now" and " forevermore". So complete your Journey in this life and let Him show you "His" perfect will and destiny. He has designed one just for you and is watching and encouraging you to become who you are to become day by day. So keep going forward and also keep leaning and trusting in God.
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