Sun burst mirrors date back to Louis XIV, he was known as the “Sun King”. In his seventy two year reign, he used to stare into his sunburst mirror each morning to see his face in the center of the sun’s rays. All of this got me to thinking...
As a believer, shouldn't we be concerned with reflecting our sweet Jesus with everything we do, at every turn, every day? Not sure how successful I am at doing that most days.
What about you friend, when you gaze into a mirror, do you see yourself or do you see a life that reflects Jesus?
Consider the decorating angle:
Sunburst mirrors can be used to create a focal point. It's obvious they certainly add sparkle and shine to any room, and I'm all about that! I imagine we would agree that images of the sun are associated with light, so naturally incorporating this item of décor could be inspiring to be inspired to live a life that reflects the son’s rays.
Psalms 31:24
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. (NIV)
Psalms 33:18
But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, (NIV)
Psalms 39:7
"But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. (NIV)
Psalms 43:5
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. (NIV)
Psalms 71:5
For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth. (NIV)
Psalms 119:74
May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. (NIV)
Hi friends,
While the staff begins meeting today for this week's She Speaks Conference, I thought I'd live you with this treat for yourself.
Scrubs are a wonderful way to gently exfoliate your skin. I LOVE this Citrus Scrub because it smells so fresh and leaves my skin rosy and renewed.
Making your own scrub is easy breezy, and you probably have what you need in your pantry. I make my scrubs in an ordinary mixing bowl, and then I transfer the finished scrub to a decorative decanter or jar.
Begin by adding a small amount of the sugar, salt, coconut oil adding them one at a time in order to control the consistency. Now add the remaining ingredients.
Citrus Scrub Recipe
1 cup organic cane sugar
1/3 cup sea salt
1/2 cup organic coconut oil
2-3 tablespoons almond oil
1 tablespoon Vitamin E
A few drops of Citrus Essential Oil
Try this variation and make a yummy sugar scrub:
50 percent white cane sugar
50 percent avocado oil
1 or 2 drops of Essential Oil
Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Transfer to a decorative jar or decanter.
Happy scrubbing.
Do you remember that Moses doubted his own abilities—and if you allow me, I believe Moses also doubted God’s power to enable him to speak.
Moses was able to accomplish God’s will as he walked in it, and was empowered as he obeyed God.
Suppose with me for a moment. What if Moses had refused to obey God and lead His people out of Egypt? I believe Moses would’ve remained a poor and awkward speaker and he would have missed the power of the miracle God did in his life.
Friends, our transformation is only revealed as we obey. We benefit from God’s power as we obey His word to "step out".
If we allow fear, anxiety or doubt to keep us from obedience, we neither walk in God’s will, nor do we experience His empowerment to accomplish His will.
“For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places. He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.” -Psalm 18:31-35
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Philippians 4:13"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Friends, through Jesus Christ we have the power to do anything that is in the will of God. Jesus is the only one that can enable us with the power and ability to overcome and succeed in any situation.
If we learn to keep your focus on Jesus, He promises to give us the strength and the ability to succeed. BUT, please remember that God is under no obligation to strengthen us or enable us to succeed at something that is not in his will.
Let Freedom ring.
~Samuel F. Smith, "America"