This weeks Blog Hop focuses on a favorite quote, bible verse or saying and why it's meaningful to you....I have so many, but will just share a couple....
One of my favorite scriptures that has proven true over and over in my life is ......
Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.] John 14:27 (Amplified)
This scripture was true when my husband had a heart attack at 48, when my beautiful daughter told us she was pregnant her senior year of high school, it was true when my son went through a hard divorce, it was true when my parents suddenly died three months apart to the day, it was true when Baby Jack almost died from spinal meningitis, and it was true again recently when little Grayson was born. I know that peace and it is unexplainable.
For one of my very favorite quotes.....
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away."
I don't know about you but I want many moments that take my breath away....and grandbabies DO THAT over and over again.
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Reminds me of a song about peace. Peace is so underrated, don't you think?
This is one of my favorites too.
His peace is the only true lasting peace. Thanks for the encouragement.
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for your encouragement to me. I am completely and utterly blessed beyond words. You are a Treasure! I love you much, friend!
I totally wrote that same quote for this! I love it! Here's my post if you want to stop by.
http://outnumbered3-1.blogspot.com/2009/08/blog-hop-encouragement-832009.html
It looks like you have been through so much. You must have a very strong faith to be at peace. I admire that in a person.
Hi Theresa, Love your honesty and learning to deal with unforseen events is a difficult thing to do, but yes God does help us and gives us a peace we do not even comprehend!!! Love those 2 from you!!!
hugs,
jamie
Good words of encouragement from the scriptures today! Thank you so much. And also for the examples of the times that God was there for you during great trials.
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
You are so right, there are so many amazing scripture verses that we can lean on when going through different challenges!
Thank you for posting John 14:27.
Blessings & Aloha!
(can't wait until that time arrives and our breath is taken away with the birth of a grandbaby :o)
What a great reminder! Thank you! And thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm off to look around yours a little more!
Candace
great verse!! what a reminder, thank you!!!
His peace is unexplainable and amazing!
Wow! Great Encouragement for today... and every day. Thanks!
oh, i loved this! what would we ever do without HIS peace?
God is sure using you in the blog community to be an encouragement to others. with all that you have been through you are able to reach out in ways that others can't.
thanks for this today!
Wow...God has spoken to me through you today. I needed to read that scripture because I tend to worry about the progress and health of our unborn baby. I just want to make sure that everything is ok and going as it should. We've waited so long for this miracle and I want to protect it. I keep praying over and over again for it's protection. I know that God is in completely control and it helps to be reminded. THANK YOU!
BTW...it blows me away to see that you've gone through many hardships in life and God has helped you move on. You are an amazing testimony of God's grace!
Great verse! And I love that quote!
It is so true that during those trials of life, we are made stronger at the end of it, simply by our faith in God alone and trusting in Him to get us through the other side.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Loved that post! So well put! I mentioned you again on my blog today :) Thanks for being so transparent and honest about real life!
Beautiful scripture verse...
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away."
Lovely, absolutely lovely. Is this your own quote?
It is so wonderful to have something to draw encouragement & strength from during a time of struggle. Thanks for sharing!
Teresa,
Such a precious word form God isn't it!? "PEACE", not like the world, not like ANYTHING but HIM!
Thank you and blessing,
pat
After a very busy and tiring day it was so refreshing to come home and read your post. Thanks for the encouragement!
Loved your post this week Teresa!
You have been through many experiences that would break most, but you persevered and continue to share your love of life!
Thank you for sharing ~
Teresa, Thank You for your prayers. I know you understand how it is to worry about your children. Thanks for your support. Blessings, Audrey
Thanks for sharing! I so hope you were able to fall asleep at some point this morning! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love how God's word can minister to us through so many seasons. He never changes!
Teresa, I love you blog and come by often to see what is going on..Your encouragement blog is esp touching...
I am also giving you the Humane Blog award..Come by my blog to get the Blog Award.
Family Happenings
Huggs,
Robin
Thank you for the sweet comments from Kelly's hop the other day. It was truly meant to be that I came to your blog today. Your words truly have helped me today!
Oh my gosh this post gave me goosebumps! Thank you for checking out my blog and sharing such a wonderful encouraging verse.
Thanks for stopping by my blog - love your words of encouragement!
Fantastic quotes--I love both of them! Thanks for stopping by my place the other day...you have a beautiful family! =)
Thank you. I felt peaceful just reading your post.
Just from the little bit of looking around I did on your blog, I can tell it's a wonderful place to be. Consider me your newest follower!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for the sweet comment!
Totally needed this. Thanks!!!
What a great scripture verse...we always need peace, don't we? I, too, seem to receive it more readily in the big issues...I guess I think I can handle the little problems without Him...not a smart idea! Bless you!
I agree. Just yesterday, we took a family day to the beach and aquarium. I was sitting and watching my kids and husband playing in the water. I couldn't help but think what a perfect memory. Just to watch the three of them having so much fun was the kind of gift you can't buy.
Hello Teresa,
I wanted to stop by and say thank you very much for the sweet B-day wishes! You're the best and I really appreciate it.
I'll be announcing my giveaway winners tomorrow! I'm so happy you entered. ~Good Luck!
Have a blessed day my friend.
~Warmly, Melissa :)
Thanks for displaying my new buton as well! :)
Thank you for this... I needed to read that verse today... (((hugs)))
I needed that reminder!
He does give us peace.
And His peace isn't relative to our circumstances.
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your sweet words.
Sweet dreams.
Great verse! Thank you for posting it. Your grandchildren are adorable - love the pictures. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!
Extremely well said. I truly enjoyed reading this. Thank you.
Teresa, I have an award on my blog for you. Blessings, Audrey
Love all those verses you shared! And yes...God gives us peace that surpasses all understanding!!!
You took the words right out of my mouth!
That verse in John really speaks to my heart - especially with all that is going on in my life right now.
And that quote - again, one of my favorites!
May God grant you many more moments that take your breath away.
Many blessings,
Allison
I believe I know exactly what you mean. I don't have any grandchildren yet. My daughter doesn't seem to want to have any and my son is in love, leaves with his best girl but doesn't seem to be in any hurry for that. My kids are 28 & 30 and I'm almost 58. I wanted to be a young grandmother.
Because I have severe asthma I don't get around as good as I use to. So I have enjoyed my sister's grandchildren and some young friends children. One thing I know for sure "My God is an Awesome God"
I left you something on my blog. =)
i once read "pax the benidictine word for peace, is not a place where you go and worry not more. peace is the ability to worry without fear."
Fabulous and uplifting post....I loved it. You have my very favorite scripture on your header...I have it engraved on a necklace and painted it on the bathroom wall in my old house....
Many blessings to you!
Spencer
What a beautiful post, Yes, very! Peace, I love this word. I so happy your life is going great, after such hard times. I think the hard times make us stronger, and find peace in our life, wherever we might be. Thank you for this lovely post, I needed to reflect on the past just a few moments, and see where I am today. Thank You.
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