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Thursday, January 5, 2012

365 Opportunites....


This past Sunday ( the first day of the new year)
our Pastor made a statement that really hit home for me.
The sermon as a whole was wonderful,
 but one statement really stood out.
I guess it was the simplicity of thought.
This is a very easy
and very real thing
that I could do each day.

His statement,
"What are you doing with your 365 opportunities?"
Basically we have 365 days in a year.
Each day we have an opportunity to do something for the Kingdom of God
365 opportunities to be like Jesus!
WOW!

365 opportunities to:

SHARE
LOVE
GIVE
PRAY
SMILE
CARE
READ
HUG
VISIT

The list goes on and on. 
I do not know about you
but I want to take full advantage of every opportunity
that comes my way!


Enjoy your opportunities!

Have a blessed and wonderful Day!

Patty
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19 comments:

  1. TammyJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    This is a wonderful challenge! I love your blog! My kiddos just got me the first 6 pieces of that same nativity set that you have on your header! I love it! I am your newest follower. Thanks for visiting Homespun Happenings!

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  2. Twice NiceJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    What a beautiful and very simple message for us all! I love that, "365 Opportunities" wouldn't it be so cool if everyone really took that to heart?! Thanks for sharing that inspiration. I'll be following along. Deb

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  3. LoriJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Sometimes it the simplest thoughts that I overlook. Thank you for your post.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I LOVE that thought Patty! Something to consider each new day :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  5. Hillcresthome PrimsJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Patty, thank you for thar uplifting post!
    I am going to do that as well. My husband and I pray together everyday before he goes to work and our sons are 20 and 17, and the have Christ in their heart as well!

    God Bless you and your famiy from my family with love in the New Year of 2012!

    Blessings,
    Tricia

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  6. Hillcresthome PrimsJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Oh Patty, I forgot to invite you to my blog, if you join and leave a comment I am doing a giveawayand there are going to be 2 winners, it is in honor of my Grandmother, on her Birthday Jan. 17th, she is with the Lord now,and I will draw 2 names. You don't have to post it on your blog and all of that crazy stuff, just become a follower and leave a comment!
    Blessings,
    Tricia

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  7. bettyjJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Patty, what a thought! You know what is scary? How many opportunities did I miss the last 365 days. I pray everyday that somehow I can do something to make someones day better. Certainly don't want to do anything to make it worse. Loved this post, as I love all your post. Have you thought of writing?

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  8. PrimsueJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    365 Opportunities - what a great way to approach each day. Great post - thanks for sharing.
    Hope you are having a blessed week,
    Sue

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  9. Sugarplum Creations BlogJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Such a wonderful way to look at life! That's right, it's so important to make each day count. Sometimes I forget that.

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  10. TeteJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Just imagine dividing that down into hours or minutes....

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  11. nancy hugginsJanuary 6, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    Love that idea and might even make a list of numbers from 1 to 365 in a spiral and then keep track of something good I do every day. Thank you for your uplifting post
    Hugs
    Nancy

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  12. JessicaJanuary 6, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Hi Patty! Thanks for visiting my blog and following! I am following yours too.

    Our pastor at Christmas Eve service challenged us to something similar. He passed out little red papers with string tied on them. The string represents a 12 inch wick. He's challenging everyone to be a light to the world at least once each month. Then if you were, you cut off one inch of the "wick", an inch for each month. He hopes that by next Christmas Eve service we'll bring our papers back empty!

    For some, it's easy to serve many times a month, but for others it's not as easy, or maybe they don't even think about it.

    God put us in this church just last month!

    Have a JOY filled day!
    Jessica

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  13. TrishaJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    What a great post, what a great sermon! It does stick with you, doesn't it? Blessings.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Hello! Thank you for visiting my blog! I have followed you in return!

    Have a wonderful day as well!

    Ciao Bella!

    Bella Bliss

    My 'screen' door is always open if you want to read my blog!

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  15. ValJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Wow! I LOVE this!!! And I am already 6 days behind!!!! lol Makes you stop and think. That is for sure.

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  16. His DoorkeeperJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    A great thought for the new year for sure!

    Have a blessed new year!

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  17. marieJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Love the inspiration! There are opportunities all around, especially in our own home with our children. Great reminder.

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  18. My Colonial HomeJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Good morning Patty,
    I love this post...food for thought that's for sure.
    Karen

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Hello, I'm your newest follower! 101!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Come check out my blog sometime.
    Ciao

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