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by Cheryl S. from Virtuous Daughters, May 2008~Volume 8, Number 2 Mother’s Day has always been a cherished day for me. But perhaps not as you think. Mother’s Day is a day that I can’t help but rejoice in my heart and in my Lord for my children. My heart is always swelled with gratitude to, first of all, my Lord for allowing me to be a mother and blessing me with children, and secondly, my children for who they are to me not just on Mother’s Day, but every day of the year.
You see, girls, it’s who you are every day to your mother that makes that day so priceless. No gift bought for her one day a year can replace daily love, honor, and obedience. I encourage you, girls, to never forget that you were first a gift given to your parents by the Lord, and as you get older, you are a gift given to your parents by yourselves. by Tiffany S. from Virtuous Daughters, April 2013~Volume 13, Number 1 I was sorting some paperwork and ran across my sermon notes from a series of messages preached by my pastor about “Five Crossroads of the Christian Life.” One of those crossroads was Satisfaction—Giving Thanks. I thought perhaps the following thoughts from the sermon would be an encouragement:
by Candace from Virtuous Daughters, September 2008~Volume 8, Number 6 First, let us consider who should be thankful. We all should! We do not deserve any benefits from God. We deserve punishment for our rebellion against God. Instead of giving us what we deserve, God has shown us mercy and given us time in which to repent. He gave His own Son to take our punishment! All that we receive from God is a result of His goodness, not of any merit of our own.
by Brianna from Virtuous Daughters, June 2006~Volume 6, Number 3 My Dear Virtuous Daughters, I would like to tell you a little story. There once was a young girl named Carrie Fisher. She came from a poor family so she had to make a
living by washing dishes in the kitchen of a rich family’s home. One day as she was drying some forks and knives, she began singing a song that encouraged Christians to shine in their corner for Christ. As she sang, she realized that she had the opportunity right where she was to shine in her corner. So she became more diligent at her work and made an effort to make each of those forks and knives to sparkle. by Tiffany S. from Virtuous Daughters, December 2019/January 2020~Volume 19, Number 5 "It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Thy statutes."
Psalm 119:71 Trials. That simple word brings to your mind something real and personal that you have walked through in the past or are currently experiencing right now. Whether your trial is acknowledged by many who know you or remains private to you and the Lord, you know what that trial is, for "every heart knows its own bitterness" (Proverbs 14:10). by Brianna from Virtuous Daughters, November 2015~Volume 15, Number 8 When I think back on my single years, I am thankful.
Thankful that God is sovereign. I am amazed at how every detail of my life, family, decisions, was purposefully preparing me for the future. I didn’t know it at the time. I wasn’t always feeling a whole lot of gratitude for my circumstances, but still—despite me—God had a plan. by Heather from Virtuous Daughters, January 2012~Volume 11, Number 10 Sigh! Do you have the habit of allowing sighs to escape your lips throughout the day? Have you ever thought to consider that little gesture? Most of the time they transpire without our realizing. I was convicted about sighs recently and would like to share with you what the Lord revealed to me. Are they only harmless little puffs of air?
What type of sigh do you utter? by Sarah from Virtuous Daughters, February 2016~Volume 15, Number 11 “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” Isaiah 43:2
“And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.” Ezekiel 34:2 by Hannah from Virtuous Daughters, September 2004~Volume 4, Number 6 Dear Sisters,
Over the past few weeks God has just overwhelmed me with His awesome goodness, love and faithfulness! Do you ever wonder if God hears your prayers? Well, I just wanted to remind you that He does! About a month ago, I was a little discouraged and I just asked God to remind me of His goodness. I knew God was good; I just needed a reminder. Nothing is too little, small, or simple for God. God wants us to trust Him for everything! Do you ever ask God for everyday things? Have you asked God for material things? What about little things you would like to have, but you just don’t have the money for?... We want to be careful not to put God in a box or be demanding of Him. We need to realize that God’s will is truly best and desire it more than our own. We need to learn to be content no matter what. :) by Tiffany S. from Virtuous Daughters, September 2008~Volume 8, Number 6 O gift of gifts! O grace of faith!
My God! how can it be That Thou, who has discerning love, Shouldst give that gift to me? How many hearts thou mightest have had More innocent than mine! How many souls more worthy far Of that sweet touch of Thine? Oh, grace! Into unlikeliest hearts It is thy boast to come, The glory of Thy light to find In darkness spots a home. Oh, happy, happy that I am! If thou canst be, O faith The treasure that thou art in life What wilt thou be in death? The above poem was taken from Mrs. E. Prentiss’ beloved classic, Stepping Heavenward. I would highly recommend this book; in fact, I have literally highlighted many portions that were encouraging/convicting to me. Very thought-provoking! When I read Romans, my heart is overwhelmed with pure joy and gratitude to our heavenly Father to think of His mercy and grace—the unmerited goodness of God. Never skim the book of Romans. Read it—again and again and again—it is brimming with truth about the wonderful doctrine of salvation! |
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