Love One Another

We live in a world where there is a lot of hate but we also live in a world that is filled with those who love one another. 💗 When Jesus lived on this earth He loved all kinds of people. He loved tax collectors, poor people, thieves, prostitutes, children and those who followed Him.  💗 He even loved those who were dangerous and difficult to get along with.  💗And guess what? His love is the same today as it was 2000 years ago.  

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Did you know that the New Testament contains 54 “one another” Scripture verses that teach us how to love.  💗 God calls us to love others, just as He loves us. How do we show love? We do this by forgiving, accepting and honoring others. 💗 When we are full of God’s love it gives us the ability to love others.  💗Let’s look at 3 of the 54 “one another” Scripture verses. 💗💗💗
Forgive one another - The ultimate example of forgiveness was displayed when Jesus hung on the Cross and cried out for those who were crucifying Him: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” We should forgive others even when they don't deserve it or ask for it. That demonstrates a love that keeps no record of wrongs.
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Accept one another To truly love someone, you must avoid trying to change the person for your own desires or purposes. Accepting love is patient and kind, even when we don't see eye to eye.  This however doesn't mean that we are to neglect the holy standard of what the Bible says in living a life of holiness.
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Honor one another Honor means to esteem someone as highly valuable. When we put others above ourselves, we are imitating the character Christ.
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Loving others isn't always easy, but we can by loving like Jesus loves which means forgiving, accepting and honoring others even those we don’t agree with or even those who we find difficult to be around. Our ability to love others comes from God. 1 John 4:7 says, "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” Remember, it’s so easy to love others when we are full of God’s love. Have a wonderful Sunday.💗💗

The Mega Powerful Portable Charger

As many of you know I travel often and the one thing I always take with me is a portable charger. I use to take a tiny one with me but it would barely last one charge of my phone. I needed something larger with more power that could last many phone or tablet chargings. 

The other problem I would run into is that there wasn’t always an electrical outlet to use my normal charger to charge my devices so I was so happy when I found a portable charger that is super powerful and will give me hours upon hours of charging pleasure. 

Another place I like to use it is on my back patio where I like to watch a movie on my IPAD or while listening to an audio book. It’s so convenient and even though it’s a little bulkier than a tiny portable charger this big daddy of a charger does a fantastic job and it’s fast charging.

 If you are looking for a portable charger that is turbo powered check out this one today. 

For a direct link click on the thumbnail under this photo.  UPDATE:  I just found out that they are offering a $20 off coupon on this item.  I'm not sure how long it will be there but grab one now if you have been wanting one.

What Are You Facing Today?

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 
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In this verse, Moses is reminding the people that God had promised to protect them, bless them, and fight for them.  Jesus made the same promise to those who believe in Him in Matthew 28:20 when he says “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” What a promise to remember! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 
With that kind of promise we can draw the strength and courage we need to face the day no matter what comes our way.  💪🏼👊🏼 What are you facing today? Have you been fighting depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, stress, sickness, marital problems, family problems or even financial problems? If so, hold on tight to the Lord! He is there to see you through and to give you strength, healing, encouragement, comfort and peace. The Word tells us to cast all our cares upon Him. Not just one or two but ALL our cares upon Him. So that means doubt, fear, worry, anger, bitterness, stress etc... doesn’t haven’t to stay attached to you. Be strong and courageous in the Lord and cast it off and let it go. Replace those things you face today with peace, comfort, freedom, healing, confidence, boldness, strength, courage and love. I promise you, you will feel a change...you will feel better and you will freedom.  🙌🏼🙌🏼

 I leave you with one more verse from Isaiah 41:10 that says, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Another beautiful promise we have to hold on to. 💗💗 

Have a blessed day and if I can pray for you in any way please let me know. 

Emily

Camo Style Trend

If you have followed me here on the blog or over on Instagram you know I love CAMO.  I own camo jackets, tops, handbags, vests, shoes, dresses and even leggings and pants.  So as you can see I LOVE camo.   I posted a few weeks ago over on my Instagram that I was missing on piece of camo in my wardrobe and that was a camo scarf.  Well, I finally found one that I love and it arrived a few days ago.  This card is the perfect year round fabric weight and the perfect rectangular size.  It drapes perfectly and the fabric feels nice on the skin.  The scarf is currently on sale!   I am wearing it below with a striped navy and white dress that happens to be on major sale right now too.   Camo and stripes is a fun way to pattern mix without being too out there.

 Here I added a green utility vest to style it a different way as we go into fall.

Here is another look I posted in a camo a few weeks ago.

Here is another!  So as you can see I love camo and love to style it many ways.  

Do you love wearing camo?  What pieces do you have in your closet?  Try this fall adding a piece or two and have fun styling camo looks.  Below you will find direct links to my camo scarf and a few other options.

Leopard Style Love

Leopard, Leopard, Leopard Love!! Yes, I love leopard especially Calf Hair Leopard! Did you know that leopard isn't just a trend it's something that is here to stay!  There are so many amazing leopard clothes, shoes, bags, scarves, home furnishings and even jewelry that is being shown by so many style houses and brands.  

Today I wanted to share with you these three pairs of leopard calf hair shoes.  Also, take note, because  two of the three are on major sale right now.  What are you feeling on leopard?  Let me know in the comments below.    Get direct links to these shoes under the bottom photo.

Moving From Fear To Faith

The last two years of my life have been filled with so many unexpected things. If you know the Bible you will know understand when I say I was in a Job moment. If you haven’t read the story of Job I encourage you to read it. Anything you are going through will seem like nothing when you read what happened to Job. 💗 Anyways, it got to be so much I actually said to the Lord, “How much more?” I really couldn’t handle anymore. I can’t say the things we have been through because they are very personal but as we walked through them these things hit me . .. worry, stress, anxiety, hurt, pain and panic. 💗 

How did I walk through the most horrible, painful and terrible two years of my life? I had to make a decision to believe what God says and not panic, worry or stress and just pray. 💗 I could have made the decision to stay in that emotional chaos that I was falling into but I had to choose to say no to those things. 💗 Now, I’m not saying I didn’t have my ups and downs because worry is just in our human nature. I also had many days where I was in tears but for the most part I let go of the anxiety, worry, stress and panic. 💗 I had to totally turn things over to God and either believe that His Word is true or it isn’t. I chose to believe it is true. 💗

As a believer in God I am called to faith not fear. I had to keep building my faith even in the difficult times by praying and staying in His Word. 💗I also had to choose to not worry my prayers or let them be fear based. I had to remind God of His promises and eventually my panic turned to praise. I had to turn my concerns over to Him. 💗What’s the most pressing thing in your life right now? Whatever that is replace worry with the truth of God’s love and power. 

Trust in God that He will do what He says. Isaiah 26:3 says, “Keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Him.” 💗 After my panic turned to praise , my praise then turned to peace. Paul the Apostle said, “Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything that we can understand.” It’s hard to comprehend how it works but it does. 💗

So, just believe in God that He will. Don’t panic and just pray! Have a blessed Sunday!

Emily