Here is my messy desk this WOYWW morning.
I was making backgrounds last night.
A lot of my backgrounds were too dark,
and I decided to stamp on it with white paint
to lighten it up.
Painting and stamping lift my spirits,
especially after all the sadness
of the past week with news about the
violent Yolanda!
The Gospel reading today is from Luke 19:11-28.
It is about a rich man who left
each of his 10 servants a gold coin each.
His instructions to them was that they should
engage in trade with the money.
When he returned he asked for an accounting.
The first servant said he was able to
earn 10 additional gold coins.
The master then said, "Well done!
You have been faithful in this small matter,
take charge of 10 cities!
When it came to another servant,
the master was sorely disappointed for the
servant kept the coin in his handkerchief!
So the master took away the coin and gave it to
the one with 10 coins!
I thought this parable was about talents
and perhaps it is.
But in the Word Among Us, the gold coin,
this treasure was compared to the good news.
"Each of us has a role in building the Kingdom,
and each of us has a unique way
that we are called to put our 'gold coin'
of the Gospel message to work.
In God's Kingdom, we grow our treasure
by giving it away.
Who are the friends in your life
who need the treasure that you have?"
We need to shout with joy,
clap our hearts, and praise God
for this treasure!
And we need to share it!
So many people are in pain right now.
Let us take the time to think of ways we
can bring light and healing in to their lives.
Is there someone we need to pray for?
I have been praying for my mother
who was hospitalized.
I try to remember to pray at all times
and not lose heart.
Luke18:1
What a treasure to know that God is always
listening and hears our every cry.
We may not understand why,
but if we trust Him,
we will not be disappointed!
Every week I choose one wonderful visitor
who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.
I know it takes so much time and effort
to leave a comment
and I appreciate it soooo much!
This week,
Random.org chose
#40, Jenny of Big Family, Small Farm.
She has a big family of 9!
I wonder how she does it,
maybe she is superwoman
in disguise? :^))))
Joining the lovely Julia Dunnit for a
peek at desks and projects!
I love blog parties!
Won't you join us?
Sometimes I put on my best pajamas
Blessings!
Patsy
