Is it God talking or us?

As I sit here very tired I ask you this question how many times have you said oh God is saying something to me. I received a pretty rude email this week from someone who decided to play God and bring up issues from my past issues they knew little about. They said that they had prayed about it. But how many times do we really pray about things. My friends Sue and Susan often direct me to pray it is in those moments that I am still that I feel a peace. This week I was so blessed all the books for this years schooling were given to us. That is so God. The times I get to encourage a person who might lose their home or has lost their job that is God. The time I say thank you even in the small things. I consigned this week and instead of taking the clothes back I was going to donate.I decided to give them to someone her smile was like she had won the jack pot it was amazing in that moment it was true I did not have to have the writing in the sky God spoke and I did it. Often we simply do not do what God says because it is not us who is talking. I think we can see God talking to us in many things I home schooled my oldest when she was 5 and she was held back a year someone bought that up this week but do you know God has used her to touch so many people that she would never of been able to touch if it was not for my mistake and at the end of the day God could of told me that she would of needed to read but He was gracious enough to use her life in such an amazing way.
I may not be a huge author or of much importance but each day God has a plan for me I wished some days I knew what it was but one thing I know for sure if I stop for a moment I will know God is talking He has seen it all and He surely See's me a broken mess who needed Grace and for that I am thankful for.
Let God talk to your life you will be changed forever.
Please have a cup of tea with me today.

Old Fashioned Politeness.

It is amazing the amount of junk emails I receive and how rude people can be. I received a rude email the other day. It was from a professional. The title read Hope all is well and no news is good news and there in this email was a bill for a ridiculous amount. To me that is no professional simply someone who has not learnt the art of been polite who preys on the weak and uses those situations for their own gain. It is many a rich person or any person in life who has not taken the time to be polite and think of how another will feel at what they say. It is easy to not smile and not be polite at a cashier or open a door for a child. But it is in those moments that God shines through. We might not want to do it but going the extra mile counts. Call me old fashioned but I would rather be old fashioned and bring a smile to a persons face than feel I have left them feeling down. Trust me I have done that many a time.
Take the time to make a difference it will change your life too.
Please have a cup of tea with me today.

Chivalry

Where has chivalry gone. Long ago the word meant manners befitting a knight even in the 1930's we could look back and say there were men who were gentlemen. Perhaps the problem is today that men have become gentle men simply that no longer a knight. I see many women carrying the shopping out of the stores and packing the bags as well as trying to juggle the kids. Perhaps men think that just paying the bills is enough. Women want that all in one package. Where they are walked to their car where they are listend to and where bags are carried. Christ was the ultimate knight who saw good in even the adultress woman he lifted her heart out of the miery muck and gave her hope. Yet where is that today. I see little of that around. Boys at school where shirts all baggie and to be rude seams to be in the thing. But chivalry is what I think we all can do, bringing honor and dignity into our homes, schools and work places. Opening a door going the extra mile. Buying some groceries for someone in need perhaps, by one person going that extra mile that will bring chivalry back and a smile to women who long for those knights to come ridding into their lives.
Please have a cup of tea with me today.

My blog. My books and ME

My blog has been one of the most inspiring things I have done. That and my stories it has helped me keep hold of an England I love and hold onto something I love doing. My books have made my life feel so alive at times. It has bought rainy days feel like that they could have been the best day of our lives. If I could ever have a job I would so love to write. I might be terrible at grammar but the stories I have make this world at times a happy place.
I don't know where you are today but look inside and find what makes you happy. My books have bought joy and if they end up on your lap one day I hope you will see why.
Please have a cup of tea with me today.

Fibs and Febby's

Fibs and Febby's. I like to make up stories for my children it is funny Lucy is a character in one of them I like to think that she is often like our conscience she oftens tells people that the Sunday school teacher would not like that. But how often do we hear the Lucy in our minds and shut her out. No it's not that bad. However not that bad leads to some problems down the road. Fibs and Febby's seam quite funny when you are 4 but how about when you are 44 it's not so funny to the people that those fibs and febby's hurt.
My stories have been a God send to my many rainy days. I encourage you to be honest Fibs and Febbys never rule weather you are 4 or 44. Enjoy been honest and the Fibs and Febbys will not rule.
Please have a cup of tea with me today

The Calling Whistle

Today we went to the pool. Every fourty-five minutes, there is a fifteen minute break for the kids. Most of them sit around the sides of the pool just waiting for the whistle to be blown so they can jump into the refreshing cool water. Some kids though, go and have a snack or just sit on the side. Even when the whistle blows, they just stay there like nothing happened. My question today is are you going to come when God calls you or are you going to not even see the little things God is calling you to do to help others. You could be the person who makes a difference in someones life, but that good change for someone else depends on you. And remember, watch out and have your heart open to God because God could be calling you next to do something for Him, even if it is just encouraging someone else it can still be used for God's glory.
Because what you do makes a difference, no matter how small.
Please have a cup of tea with me today.
Emily

Crying out.

The last few days. The girls and I have just cried out to God with all that is engulfing us. I will have to say it has lifted me up a little. A friend was very sweet and said something to brighten my day. My daughter and I cut the grass and both sat in exhaustion but both agreed we had done a great job. I think often we look for answers from certain people or places when often encouragement comes from the least expected places. A child's smile an encouraging word a hug when the clouds keep rolling in.
So keep crying out and keep on walking the sun I believe is going to shine soon in our lives.
Please have a cup of tea with me today.