The Joy of New Beginnings March 2023 |
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SCRIPTURE FOCUS: Lamentations3:22-24 NLT |
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The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him!” |
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For many of you, by the time you read this, spring will have arrived. When I think of spring, (if I’m in a joyful frame of mind) I think of daffodils and snowbells peeking up through the earth, robins returning, little lambs being born, and maple sap running with syrup being made. It brings the promise of all sorts of green around us, warm breezes blowing, bird song filling the air–––everything feels new and fresh. |
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But I confess, there are days I wake up lamenting with the reality that we are in Mud Season in upstate New York! On those days, I don’t care about all things green––all I see are the muddy dog prints on my floors and the numerous times a day I tackle their paws and bellies with a warm washcloth! If I’m not careful, I can grumble during Mud Season. |
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It’s moments like these that I make a point of deliberately deciding what lens I will look through. What lens we choose stands to dictate the kind of day we have. I find myself saying out loud . . . |
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“I choose You, Jesus. I choose joy. I decide to turn my eyes on You, focusing on the truth that Your mercies are new every morning and that Your faithful love never ends. In You, I can find hope every day! You are my inheritance! What a gift it being is Your own dear child. Forgive me, Jesus. Thank You that today is a new day with new mercies. I am grateful for all You bless me with.” |
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Our Annual Mom’s Luncheon |
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Our Annual Mom’s Luncheon is upon us. We’d love to have you join us. It’s a wonderful day and has been a favorite of countless women over a span of 34 years, only missing one year due to Covid. The theme this year is the same as this newsletter! Great fellowship, amazing food, and wonderful teaching! Come and be refreshed. The Joy of New Beginnings Attached is our registration brochure. Click the button below and download the form. Please read about our Prayer Room, send us your information, and we’d love to have you be a part of this special day! | | |
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Holy Interruptions: When God Taps You on the Shoulder made me feel like I was sharing a few moments with a treasured friend. Debbie’s warm transparency immediately drew me into her engaging tapestry of Biblical and personal testimonies of God’s faithfulness. Her challenge to women of all ages to live deliberately for what matters to Jesus will touch the hearts of women all over the world. Diane Phippen NYS Loving Education at Home Board Member Mother of 12 |
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I have an exciting springtime adventure I’m looking forward to. I just received an invitation from Rachel Adams She invited me to be a guest on her podcast, The Love Offering. It’s a podcast that helps women discover a life of significance and purpose through Jesus. Needless to say, it seems like we speak each other’s language! I’ll send an email and the link to let you all know the date that will air. Prayer appreciated! |
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Oh, how I love to receive emails from my readers. I’d love to hear about your spring time adventures. Maybe you’d be willing to write a blog for my website and share some of your Holy Interruptions with all of us. You can contact me at deb@debbiedufek.com and let me know if you’d like to be a guest blogger.
Remember, your story matters, and the Lord knows who needs to hear it! By being willing to share our stories, we have the possibility of Jesus using our life message to change the course of history which will affect the outcome of eternity! One heart at a time! Your story matters.
On this journey together, Deb |
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