The Love Challenge... And REAL LIFE meaning!

Freshly minted in my consciousness, the words hit me hard. 'Not what do I need... but what do I have to offer?' Just a few, short hours the night before, through the screen of my i-pad, God spoke to me those very words. And suddenly, right then. In that very place! God's words had meaning. Real life meaning! I had something tremendous to offer; friendship, kindness, reassurance, but mostly LOVE, God's love. In me. Pouring out. 

If as Christ followers, we are to be the hands and feet of Jesus, it's not enough to open our spaces, our gifts, our time;  if we don't first open our hearts. Jesus' said 'If you've done this to the least of these then you've done it unto me.' If you are feeling frustrated, discouraged, lonely, or fearful;  why not encourage another? I can promise you the blessings you receive from being the blessing will far outweigh those of the recipient! Oh that you may experience the love of Christ and be filled with all the fullness of God. (Eph. 3:19) #TheLoveChallenge #MyPrayerForYou

In the wake of the new year, I issued myself a personal challenge 'To be so FULL of God's love that I could not fathom speaking an unkind word or doing an unkind deed.' Would you like to join me in my quest!? If so, I would love to hear from you! 

http://holleygerth.com/coffee-for-your-heart-love/

{new year} Inspiration for the Studio!

How is your new year going so far? Have you messed up those New Year's resolutions yet!? I know I have. In the wake of the new year, I issued myself a 2014 personal challenge 'To be so FULL of God's love that I could not fathom speaking an unkind word or doing an unkind deed' and then I invited my friends and family to join my quest. And guess what!? Yep!!! I have already failed, {miserably.} Multiple times. But yet, no worries... {it is okay.} Why!? Because I know I am loved! EVEN when I fail, {miserably.} And guess what, YOU are loved too. Did you know that!? By me and by the very ONE who knows the number of hairs on your head. So relax, pick yourself up, and {simply} try again. If you would you like to join me in my quest, I would love to hear from you. By the way, the artwork below is my {new year} Inspiration for the Studio. It makes my heart happy. And I love that by sheer coincidence the words Believe. LOVE. Hope. are readable on the candle in this picture. {happy accident.} Here's hoping that you have your best day ever today and that 2014 is your BEST year yet! 

Thnx @kings_daughters for my {new year} Inspiration for the Studio artwork! 

http://holleygerth.com/coffee-for-your-heart-love/