–excerpt from God’s Heart for You, Embracing

a portion of a post from (In)Courage today – from God’s Heart for You, Embracing
Your True Worth as a Woman by Holley Gerth …along with a link at the bottom to their current Give-Away contest. :-)

Hey you,

the one wondering if you’re enough,

if you’d be loved if anyone really knew you—

turn your heart this way for a moment,

then lean in and listen close…

Acceptance?

You’ve got it.

You don’t have to look any further

than the hands of the One who made you,

the heart of the One who loves you.

You’re welcomed, held,

cherished just as you are

and encouraged to grow

into all you’ll become.

So hold your heart and head high;

look the world in the eyes and say…

“I’m His. I’m loved.

I’m already accepted today.”

–excerpt from God’s Heart for You, Embracing
Your True Worth as a Woman by Holley Gerth {available as a book or ebook}

*You still have until Thursday at midnight CST to  make your “In God’s Heart I Am…?”  sign, take a photo of it, and upload it to the facebook page {stop by to
see all the signs–so fun!} to be entered in the big giveaway. Get the details here.*

Scaffolding (via The View From Here)

I loved this blog, and the photos included… I had just received a very interesting “word from the Lord” through a dear friend about “scaffolding” around me, around my life. Amazing His timing!

 A house is a major investment. Before you buy, you pray and ask God if this is a commitment you’re ready to make. You count the cost to be sure you can really afford to do this. Then you apply for a loan, scrape together a down payment, sign and initial a stack of papers, and finally, it’s all yours. You move in, unpack boxes, arrange furniture, and stock cabinets. You hang pictures and select drapes. And you add all the loving little touches ins … Read More

via The View From Here