Sugar & Spice

Hi All

I've been thinking about 'Sugar and Spice'.  That is a saying my Mother used to always say, "girls are made of sugar and spice, and everything nice".  I'm not sure why she said that except to let us girls know that we were supposed to be sweet and nice, and do as we were told. 

As I remember that, I think that now I like the 'spice' part the best.  Imagine that you are  a spice.  What spice are you?  It's possible we change for different times in our lives, or different situations.

In general, God has called us to be the salt.  He says to not lose our flavor.  We are supposed to add the flavor, His flavor to those around us, and our relationships. 

Sometimes He also calls us to be different flavors, or spices.

For instance, maybe you are pepper.  Now pepper adds a little extra, a little more zest to our foods.  If you are pepper, then God may be asking you to add a little zest, to take your influence 'up a notch', as you share His love and message.

It could be that you are paprika.  Paprika is red, adds a some color, a touch of interest to foods.  You could be the paprika, and being asked to add a little 'extra' to those around you.

Or, you could be cheyenne pepper.  Wow- now that adds alot.  Cheyenne pepper helps circulation, it is a blood purifier, a powerful and potent spice.  If you are cheyenne pepper, then you are probably the life of the party. You come in with great ideas, energy, and enthusiasm.  You may be the one called to Youth work, as it takes a lot of energy to keep up with the Youth.

There is one other thought.  Maybe you are chamomile.  Now chamomile is an herb that relaxes and is peaceful.  God may have you in a relationship, or group where He needs you to be the diplomat and to calm the situation and bring His peace.

What spice are you?  It's fun to think about and look at the possibilities.  When I meet you I'd love for you to share your 'spice'.

Let's add a little spice to life for His kingdom!

Blessings
Delinda 

Girlfriends are the Best!

Hey girls--

Don't you just love your girlfriends?  You know, the ones you can really share your life.  The ones you can  be honest, crazy, laugh, and cry.  The friends that love you  'anyway'... or maybe in 'spite of'. 

Our church has a group of ladies called 'G.I.F.Ts', meaning Girls in Friendship Together.  These are great women, they love the Lord, get together each week for a book study.  The study can range from a book in the Bible, or an outside source that teaches about ourselves and our relationship with Christ.

I haven't been regular for the last year or so, and they invited me to come and join in with them and share what God is doing in my life.  As we all chatted and shared with each other, it became so evident how much we really need each other.  We took the time to share with each person how much they mean to us, or how their life is making a difference.  I really believe each lady left feeling better and happy to have shared the time together.

I invite you to get together with some girlfriends, maybe go to lunch or grab a quick iced tea, and share how much you appreciate that person.  Most of the time they don't know how we feel, unless we tell them. Don't you love it when someone says nice things about you?

It was such a blessing to me to share with the 'girls'.  You might want to share with some friends how much they mean to you.  Reach out and make a couple of calls, and ask them to share some good news in their life, let them know you were thinking of them.  No one ever minds being told they are appreciated, or loved.  You can make their day.. or even their week.  Not only will they be blessed because of you-YOU will be blessed by doing it.

Try it-- You'll like it!

Blessings
Delinda