It's a GIVEAWAY!!!

And so.... I announce the first ever giveaway on this blog.

You could win: a $10 amazon gift-card, & some amazing Russell Stover chocolate!  (about the chocolate, it's the finest french vanilla creme covered with silky milk chocolate and finished with crisp white chocolate)

Here's how you win; leave a comment with your first name, and also tell how you discovered  my blog. Then if you want to enter the second time just post/link it on your blog, facebook etc. then leave another comment.
The deadline is December 10.     The winner will be asked to send me an e-mail with their mail address and then I will stick this in the mail and you will have it within days!    Have fun!

26 Blessings

                                                       Give thanks with a grateful heart

Give thanks unto the Holy One

    Give thanks because He's give Jesus Christ His Son....

                                                                   
So often I don't view everything I have as a blessing from God. I become selfish & demanding that God gives me all the things He ever has because; that's what God does right? We always say how; "God likes to give gifts to His children", which yes, He does, but that does not give us the right to claim those things which He gives us as "all ours" forgetting the source from where these things came.  We all know how much more fun it is to give something away when the receiver acts grateful, don't you think God feels the same way?     Oh that I would learn to be more grateful!

   Here's "26 Blessings"...
1. A faithful God   2. Christian friends  3. The Bible   4. Music   5. Sunsets   6. Coffee shops   

7. The free things that can be gotten with swagbucks :)   8. Family   9.Warm houses   10. Sunshine   11. Free sheet music :)   12.Redeeming love   13. Running water   14. Trees & flowers   15. Good books   16. Opportunities to serve God   17. The ability to speak, see & hear   18. Food & clothes   19. Irons & ironing boards :)   20. Encouraging websites like this one   21. nieces   22. nephews   23. Forgiveness   24.Wisdom from people who are wiser then myself   25. Godly examples   26. The hard times in life, if it wasn't for these then we would never discover the depth of God's faithfulness & love.
         What are you thankful for?  

                             O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good: 
                            for His mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 107:1

Do you want to win something?

Ok. So this is not a give-away on this blog but there is a cousin of mine that is giving something wonderful away on her blog! Go check it out at daughterwithavision.blogspot.com  I promise you will like it!

(Check back in several days to enter a give-away on this blog.)

Peace (When I leave it in Your hands)

       

Peace (When I leave it in Your hands)

Time and time again I brought my burdens

I prayed and prayed that I could lay them down

But walked away still bearing on my shoulders

A heaviness and heartache You never meant for me to carry 'round

But there's peace when I leave it in Your hands

Sweet peace when I leave it in Your hands

Just leave it there and never pick it up again

There's peace when I leave it in Your hands

I wouldn't say I've gained a lot of wisdom

Oh, but I have learned this much along the way

Lord, that You are always there to bear my burdens

At first I might not feel it but if I learn to trust You, come what may, I'll find...

Peace when I leave it in Your hands

Sweet peace when I leave it in Your hands

Just leave it there and never pick it up again

There's peace when I leave it in Your hands

When I'm temped to doubt and question You

Lord, just keep reminding me.....

....Just leave it there and never pick it up again

there's peace when I leave it in Your hands

Peace(When I leave it in Your hands) - Legacy Five   listen

My sisters....

...are such nice people to live with....

(I know, It probably seems as though I do alot of posts about my sisters/family etc. but you'll have to excuse me 'cause I rather like to post about them! not meaning to brag or anything ...:)

                      And even though I don't live with Sara anymore I still rather like to go visit her:)

I have been thankful many times over for my sisters, we have good discussions, they give good advice,(we are glad for good advice are we not?:) With them, you never have to go places all by yourself, they provide laughter.... and more good discussions:) They are always there for you and you know that they will pray for you. It's always amazing when I think about what an influence they have had on my life,  I know that how I view certain things in life is largely because of my older sisters influence & example, ( and those good discussions... *winks*)   My sisters are some of my best friends and for that I am extremely grateful. 

Follow You

Today I heard this song and I was inspired to post it, (along with my favorite quote right now..... )It made me wonder if I would really be willing to go to all extremes to follow my Lord, we say that we are Christians and that we would do anything for God but sometimes I wonder... if it actually came down to leaving "our life" (as we know it)would we really follow through with what we say we would? Would I be willing to leave all comfort behind just to tell others about God & perhaps risk my life?  So often I think; someone else can do it. but really, that command wasn't just given to a few people, it was given to all who bear the name of Christ!

You lived among the least of these,
The weary and the weak,
And it would be a tragedy for me to turn away.

All my needs, you have supplied.                                                  
When I was dead, you gave me life.
How could I not give it away so freely?

And I'll follow you into the homes of the broken,
Follow you into the world.
Meet the needs for the poor and the needy, God.
Follow you into the World.

Use my hands, use my feet,
To make your kingdom come,
To the corners of the earth,
Until your work is done.
Cause Faith without works is dead,
And on the cross your blood was shed.
So how could I not give it away so freely?

                                               He walks the streets where we refuse to go,
                                            passes among the last ones we have forgotten,
                                       weeps at the pain and the shame of the city, and wonders...
                                         Where is the Church for which He died?    ~Unknown
                                
                            "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature."
                                                                           Mark 16:15

This weekend...

                                       ....I get to go on a little trip with these sisters...

                 ...and this sister!  (I love this picture of Rhoda, it explains her personality perfectly!:)
 We have never done this yet with just us girls (tho we definitely talked about it alot!) & we are expecting to have a rather fun & happy weekend.... ahhh....shopping with a favorite aunt & cousin, and a graduation "party" for the cousin on this next picture(I was told that it's not gonna be a graduation 'ceremony' but a graduation 'party' ,which sounds like more fun anyway...:)

            the cousin that is preparing to graduate!(I know Allison, you pry wont like me for putting this picture on.... (sucking the sucker & all :) but I had no other... uh... I mean, none that I liked as well as this one...)

   In 2 weeks I will get to see my new niece for the very first time!! I am quite exited about that....

Hoping you all have a wonderful weekend!
    Hannah

2 Cor. 7:1

 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.   2 Corinthians 7:1

 In following the Lord there must be a continually renewed commitment to set ourselves apart to be pure vessels, ready for the Holy Spirit to use for God's glory. May we fulfill the call to personal holiness by heeding the scripture and cleansing our selves from the things that defile our hearts and ministry..  

be set apart for holiness.... K.P.Yohannan

An update!

So I have really been enjoying myself & I have also been told by several sources that I really should update my blog. Thus you see the following.:)

                I 've enjoyed having these wonderful cousins for "sisters" in the past week & a half.
 

I will really miss these 3 little people.

 

                       Last night there was time for a photo-shoot. Here are a few of my favorites.

 I told Allison that I didn't think I would like Alabama as well as I did & she was convinced that the only reason I liked it was 'cause I got to be in a studio every day. she is probably right though I must admit that I liked the southern accent, hospitality, friendliness etc. It is quite different then the nice North though:)   Well, I really ought to go now... so we will until next time:)      Hopefully you all have a good weekend...