Have a need ~ sow some seed you say. Well, let me tell you a little story about that very thing. We want, we want, we want. But in a perfect world, God’s world, we get as we sow, Much of the time just what we sow. When faced with hard times that seem to only get harder for you, have you ever thought about “Giving” through it, to get through it?. What I mean by that is this ~ you have heard Give till it hurts, well nope, we are giving until it feels right within the heart.
Several years ago was one of my darkest times ever for me, besides the loss of my parents. Many of you know about my husband Terry, and his nickname from my facebook page. as Mr. Shabby. Well Mr. Shabby had to leave for several months leaving me to run a business alone, and had just been diagnosed with MS, I also kept my 3 year old granddaughter at the time 4 days a week. I thought God, are you kidding me here.. I can’t do this. The work as well as the heartbreak. But, God knew different, as always.
I was devastated to say the least. But it was during those dark times that I began to feel my need, and I mean I felt I was in need of God take my broken heart and mend it, and FAST I was unhappy, and sick, and trying to handle things that were not something I should have had to deal with at that time. But, as I felt more weary with each passing day, God laid it upon my heart that while I was in a mess, so many had it much messier, if messier is a word.. Ya’ll know what I mean,right?
I ran across someone online having some really heart felt issues and I would try to encourage her, lift her spirits, all the while I never let on that I thought I was falling apart at the seams. I’d say each time I was approached by others when asked, Debbie, how are you? I’m wonderful, thank you for asking. I really wanted to scream out.. Are you kidding me, I’m sad, sick, weary, and even mad.. But, I didn’t, God just wouldn’t let that come out of mouth. He kept me together while it seems my life was falling apart. He is an awesome God. Well, to get back to the story, this lady that I had been chatting with in a chat room for several years. She had a son and was about to be evicted from her home, and it was almost Winter. I had a lot going on but, I had a home and no threat of it being taken from me, thank God.
So, I sent money to her even though mine had been cut in 1/2.. I wanted to do it, I felt the need to sow seed, “if you will.”
It was about that time I decided to help others in need as well, and it just became something that helped me to feel better, that through my pain and unhappiness and stress I, me, Debbie, could make a difference in others lives, in a small way. God never allows you to out give him. He soon started the blessing to pour out that I never saw coming.. Mr Shabby came home months ahead of time “Gods Grace” and soon things were better than ever. I learned that few months of my life that when you are in need, don’t always cry out for you.. Cry out for others that have a need much greater than your own, as if you were crying out for yourself from your heart.
God is a faithful God, and he knows all your needs before you ever ask. For me giving in my greatest times of need were one of the best things I’ve ever done in my lifetime to date. You maybe praying for your child, God might put one in your path with needs as great as your child’s needs. And you might think to yourself, why has this child come to me, they have parents, yes they do, but does he have praying parents? Does he have the love from them you feel for your child. There is a need that this child has, and God knows that you can sow seed here. God works in ways we do not always , really most often don’t understand. But, you can be assured that when God sends something your way, and you think that it is ODD, you know God has something for you to do, and it is sowing time my friend.. And he will give back to you in ways that not only warm your heart, but change you for the better in Him.
Again I read your testimony and oh my word you truly are such an inspiration and so pleased I found your site. I am so excited every time you have posted something on it and am never disappointed
Keep up the good work Debbie . Thank you <3
Mirjam ~ thank you so much. My life has been a journey that’s for certain. I have taken many wrong turns,and lost blessings, I’m sure. So, when I finally began to understand what God was showing me. I had alot of catching us to do in my mind. These things we learn through our trials are amazing. And if one lives long enough, he will surly have trials, how we handle them, thats the key.
Debbie
Debbie, thank you for sharing your story. My niece has MS, her son has cerebral palsy. She has had a rough year as my sister passed away within the past year. I am going to share this with her. Blessings to you.
Carol ~ my pleasure. Prayers for her and her son here. MS can be a beast at times. More for some than others.
Debbie
my dear debbie….you know how to say it like it is…..i feel that everytime we meet someone, it is our choice to leave them with either a positive or a negative impression….so many of our issues pale in comparison with what others are dealing with….i been on the pity pot long enough to realize that it is time for us to “give” to others instead of feeling “woe is me”…..whether it is financial giving or personal giving, when we give until our hearts feel good with it, we become the better for it….
someday, my dear friend i hope we meet…if not in this life, then in the next…..
many blessings to you and yours, debbie….you surely are my soul sister…..xxxx
Joanne~ giving does fill our spirit with so much more positive. And feeling like we are defeated and can’t break free from it just get’s old. So, I decided to let all that nasty go, those feelings of poor me. I am truly blessed with a wonderul mind, and heart that God gave me.
He allowed me GRACE, his Grace. I am taking it and so thankful for it each and everyday… Much love to you my friend, have a blessed day.
Debbie
Can Not Believe You can find time for two sights… Thanks For your caring and giving…You put things into words So Nicely.
Karen it does take a lot of my time, if not most of my day. But,it is worth it to me, and I hope to many others as well
Thank you for your comment hon…
Debbie
My dear Debbie~
I am so glad to have found your sites – both of them….You are such a sweet spirit and your words are an encouragement to me. Thank you for sharing your story. You have a gift for putting words into blessings. I love your sites and I love you. I count you as a new friend and am grateful for getting to know you more each day through your wonderful words of encouragement and grace. Blessings and Peace in your life.
Julie thank you so much ~ God has been faithful to me, and I want to remain as faithful to him as I can. So this is one of my ways of keeping HIM out there for others to hear about. To know that he took me, a small town lady, and takes my message across the world.. That, as I bless others, blesses me..And yes, we are friend, kingered spirits.
Blessings
Debbie
Thank you for your inspirational words and wisdom. I at times feel that I have little strength…but I too believe faith is the answer<3 thank you…Deanna
Deanna ~ None of us have any strength hon, without God, not really. He is our strength, hope, faith, love, LIFE.. Prayers for you. Thank you for your sweet comment.
Blessings,
Debbie
Debbie,
You are such a good person I love you.Yes i tell my children all the time you can always look around and find someone worse off than you I hope they are listening.Keep up the good work ! God will bless you.
Brenda ~ yes, always hon.. I love you too, you’re pretty special yourself.. We have both faced some dark times, but are really blessed to be where we are..
Love you my sweet friend.
Debbie
That is a beautiful message Debbie. So inspiring and it speaks to my heart. I have reached out before and made sacrifices but it has been a long time and I forgot the ‘good’ feeling of helping someone when I am in need. Thank you for reminding me of this. I intend to spread some ‘seed’.
Rebecca ~ God bless you always, as you reach out to bless others, espically in your time of need and despair.
Many blessings,
Debbie
Dear Debbie,Thank-you for your words of wisdom ….I myself seem to put everyone else before myself , always looking to help others in need ….in my heart of hearts and lots of prayers… the seeds I sow…. shall be returned I trully believe..,i
I to had to stay strong my husband was diagnosed with kidney cancer and had to have a kidney removed , and with all the littlie signs from above we found this out fairly quickly …So with prayer and strong belief our prayers have been answered…..I believe you get back what you sow…..I will still sow my seeds and pray for others to me its returned in more ways then I can mention ……prayers and blessing being sent….stay blessed …<3<3…Susan….<3<3
Susan ~ I “sow” agree with you. So happy to hear that God showed favor, and your prayers have been answered. May both you and husband contiune to be blessed.
Debbie
Really spoke to me. Thanks.
Carla ~ thank you for taking the time to let me know. God bless.
Debbie
Debbie, you are such an inspiration to me. I love your posts, blogs and most of all your testimony! You truly are great Christian women. God is using you in so many ways! I look forward to getting on Facebook everyday to see what you have posted. I am in the same spot you were in and need to find my role in Gods life for me. God Bless you & yours
Erika Hatcher<3
Erika ~ thank you so much for the kind words. I know that you will find your purpose.. You say you need to find it, hon trust me it is staring you right in the face. And if you seek it with all your heart, God will hand it to you. If, you are like me, you will be like wow.. It’s been right here all this time.
God bless
Debbie