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Abundant blessings and have a marvelous day!

The just shall live by faith. Praise The Lord.

As always, I welcome your thoughts.

©Ann V Friend, afriendofjesus2013Blog, Aug 2013 to present.

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Retired Relocated and Rested

Retired Relocated and Rested

Hello friends, hope all is well. Retired, relocated and rested. Praise The Lord.

Still unpacking and adjusting to new beginnings….

Now I can write whenever I want… Wahoo, something to do anytime. (smile) Today, I plan on visiting and catching up. Here’s to seeing you soon. (wink)

Abundant blessings and have a marvelous day!

The just shall live by faith. Praise The Lord.

As always, I welcome…

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Taking A Break

All is well. Taking a break as I retire and relocate to my new home.

Will visit and catch up with you soon. (wink) The just shall live by faith. Praise The Lord.

As always, I welcome your thoughts.

©Ann V Friend, afriendofjesus2013Blog, Aug 2013 to present.

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IWSG Blinking Cursor

Welcome Alex and May Co-hosts:  Lee Lowery, Juneta Key, Yvonne Ventresca, and T. Powell Coltrin! to the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) day, where we encourage, share and support all about writing.

Just completed the A to Z Challenge. While I had fun, at the moment, picture that old blinking cursor, on the computer screen, waiting for input…. (wink)

Abundant blessings and make it a…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Zero Condemnation

#AtoZ Challenge  – Zero Condemnation

Sometimes, not saying anything is the best answer.  You see, silence can never be misquoted. Unknown Author

1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2

Welcome to the last day of the A to Z Challenge.

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Y Moments

#AtoZ Challenge  – Y Moments

Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing. Oscar Wilde

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Welcome to Day 29 of the A to Z Challenge.

Continuing the blessing of positivity, with encouraging thoughts, to be content, in whatsoever state…..

Y moments can be a positive or negative…

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Gospel of John - 6:63-67

Gospel of John – 6:63-67

Sharing encouraging thoughts…..

Everything, in life, is a process about choices.

A spirit filled life is a beautiful thing. To know who we are in Christ is amazing.

To have a personal relationship with The Lord is quite satisfying.

To experience contentment, in whatsoever state, is liberating. Scripture references to verse 63

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - X

#AtoZ Challenge – X

Welcome to Day 27 of the A to Z Challenge.

Continuing the blessing of positivity, encouraging thoughts, to be content, in whatsoever state…..

To be honest, I have nothing for X and I’m okay with it… (wink)

The ability to be okay with nothing, in whatsoever state, is another example of the many blessings of positivity.

Abundant blessings and have a marvelous day!

The just shall live by faith.…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Wisdom

#AtoZ Challenge – Wisdom

Wisdom is a blessing only to those prepared to absorb it.  Anonymous

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30

Welcome to Day 26 of the A to Z Challenge.

Continuing the blessing of positivity, with encouraging thoughts, to be content, in whatsoever state is wisdom. Wise choices come from experience. It’s a process.

The ability to learn wisdom,…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Victory

#AtoZ Challenge – Victory

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

Welcome to Day 25 of the A to Z Challenge.

Continuing the blessing of positivity, with encouraging thoughts, to be content, in whatsoever state…..

Having hope and faith, while patiently waiting is experience that brings victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Talk about a confidence builder….

The…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Understanding

#AtoZ Challenge – Understanding

The pessimist says opportunities are NO WHERE. The optimist says opportunities are NOW HERE. Both see the same words, but read it differently. That’s Life! Unknown Author

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Psalm 119:130

Welcome to Day 24 of the A to Z Challenge.

Yesterday’s quote is applicable again today.

Continuing the blessing of positivity, with…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Thank You Lord

#AtoZ Challenge  – Thank You Lord

The pessimist says opportunities are NO WHERE. The optimist says opportunities are NOW HERE. Both see the same words, but read it differently. That’s Life! Unknown Author

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Welcome to Day 23 of the A to Z Challenge.

Continuing the blessing of positivity, with encouraging thoughts, to be…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Still Standing Strong

#AtoZ Challenge  – Still Standing Strong

Stand still, smile and be strong even if others are not, even if others will not, and even if others cannot. Unknown Author Welcome to Day 22 of the A to Z Challenge.

Continuing the blessing of positivity, with encouraging thoughts, to be content, in whatsoever state….

Self encouragement through seasons sustain us to keeping the faith. The ability to be still standing, in whatsoever state, is…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Resilient and Repetition

#AtoZ Challenge  – Resilient and Repetition

A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her. David Brinkley

Welcome to Day 20 of the A to Z Challenge.

Continuing the blessing of positivity, with encouraging thoughts, to be content, in whatsoever state….

Sometimes, in quiet moments, remembering how far we’ve come is a good thing.

Nineteen days left to work then annual leave starts and…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Quiet Moments

#AtoZ Challenge  – Quiet Moments

Welcome to Day 19 of the A to Z Challenge.

I was off schedule this morning. Sometimes, the best plan falls apart. Adapt and roll with it. (wink)

Continuing the blessing of positivity, to be content, in whatsoever state….

Make time for quiet moments.

Quiet moments can ease the busyness of the day.

Quiet moments for prayer comforts.

The ability to make time for quiet moments, in whatsoever…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Pressure To Peace Of Mind

#AtoZ Challenge  – Pressure To Peace Of Mind

You have more peace if you looked at things in a different perspective. Unknown Author

These things I have spoken to unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Welcome to Day 18 of the A to Z Challenge.

Continuing the blessing of positivity, with encouraging thoughts, to be content, in whatsoever…

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#AtoZ Challenge  - Optimistic

#AtoZ Challenge – Optimistic

Some see a weed, some see a wish… Unknown Author  

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Welcome to Day 17 of the A to Z Challenge.

Continuing the blessing of positivity, with encouraging thoughts, to be content, in whatsoever state…..

An optimistic perspective is a mind-set that believes and trusts…

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