The #1 Tip for survivng Black Friday
Black Friday. For some it's a much dreaded day and for others it's a Holiday Holy Day! No matter how you feel about this shoppers day of deals there are less then merry memories that take place. Between the pushing and shoving, standing in line in the freezing cold (or heat, if you are from Florida.), Standing in line for hours only to find out the store only has 3 of the $199 laptops in stock, then having to stand in line again to put the stuff on layaway or check out so your can bring your door buster deals home this bargin bonanza can leave you feeling less like a jolly elf and more like a grinch. And lets face it, getting up super early (or not even going to bed) can lead to a long Friday full of grumpy parents, who have very little patients for their kids who thanks to seeing Santa in the Thanksgiving Day Parade are VERY aware that Christmas is on it's way and are full of Holiday excitement. So instead of dealing with the crowds , the lines, and the fatigue, stay warm and comfy in your pj's and SHOP FROM HOME! Many stores offer their Black Friday sales online, and in some cases offer even better deals on Cyber Monday. Most places will also offer free shipping either to your home or site to store. If you plan on shopping through Amazon you can sign up now for a FREE 30 Day Trial of Amazon prime and take advantage of all the Black Friday Deals & Steals along with free 2 day shipping! Click Here: Sign Up For Amazon Prime FREE Trial
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The other day while cozying up in bed for a much needed nap, my lab chow mix, Ellie decided that she required some extra love. So up she climbed on the bed (which she clearly knows she is not allowed to do) and hit my hand with her nose to guide me as to what she wanted me to do. While petting her, I came to realize that I wished I had faith like my dog. She never worries about where her next meal is coming from, she knows that she gets fed twice a day and even gets little treats and snacks from our 3 year old if she can follow him around long enough. Even when she is thirsty she walks into the kitchen and takes a few laps from the water bowl, in the corner, where it always is. When she is feeling insecure, she runs and hides in her "bed" ( a large cage kept in the living room), no matter what she needs or wants- with the exception of things that will hurt her, she knows she will always be provided with. She also knows that her obedience gains rewards- if I tell her it's time to go in her bed, she runs right in, Why? Because she has come to know that going in her bed, means she gets a treat.
What could my world look like if I shared in her faith? What if my faith in God was as strong as her faith in me? Luke 12:24 Contemporary English Version (CEV) 24 Look at the crows! They don’t plant or harvest, and they don’t have storehouses or barns. But God takes care of them. You are much more important than any birds. It's amazing how many verses there are that talk about Gods provision over us. From housing, to food, even down to clothing, while they may not be the things we WANT we are always promised what we need when me make the choice to follow Him, and just like Ellie, our obedience reaps rewards. When we follow God we are, many times lead to the very provisions that have been promised to us. So from here on out, today, and the days after, I'm choosing to have Faith Like Ellie. |
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