How wonderful I have all the needed Qualifications……
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But I don’t have any degrees, awards or titles, I haven’t been to Collage or University, I’m not famous, I haven’t written a book, you won’t read about me on Wikipedia, I don’t have 1,000′s + visiting me on Facebook or Twitter etc
I’m illegitimate and Adopted, I’m also Dyslexic and can’t spell and I even find it hard to write a personal letter, I write back to front sometimes but grammar and punctuation are not a problem, I don’t use them. Yep, it’s my thorn, it keeps me humble.
I’m a Senior which I value greatly but to some I’m past my use by date, I do have life wisdom and also Godly wisdom but isn’t youth, physical health and beauty what it’s all about today! Hmmmm I have laugh lines and grey hair too. I have been Miraculously healed of life threatening and limiting conditions more than once but I still have physical problems, I’m Disabled and need help walking after a short time. I have been abused and made fun of on my Mobility Scooter which is second-hand and so are a lot of my clothes, I don’t look like a Model, I’m carrying more weight then I need after many years of forced inactivity.
I was wrongly diagnosed as having Bipolar when I was younger and suffered for years because of conflicting Medication causing my Thyroid Condition to worsen and so I have known what it was like to be called Mentally ill and it’s stigmatism. (see link below)
Link- https://drknews.com/when-hashimotos-is-misdiagnosed-as-bipolar-disorder/
But in the years when I was suffering, I found those who were diagnosed as Mentally ill and like me some of them wrongly, which has now been confirmed by more than one Doctor, were more caring and Loving than those who think they are not Mentally challenged, even though they are have not been confirmed as sane and show by their actions and words they are very delusional in their unloving focus on others weaknesses and shortcomings some of which they were Born with, but we remember they said Jesus was mad too.
I’m honest and don’t flatter or con people to win them over, I guess I don’t have enough adjectives to do so, or do I buy their friendship, as I’m only on a pension, that’s right no money either but I have all that is needed and some to share. I will encourage others and commend them if they do well… if this is not enough, Sorry!
I sinned greatly in my past worldly life, even claiming at times that I was a Born again Christian without understanding what this really meant and so allowing my flesh to have control and until I came to my senses I reaped what I sowed and so I suffered and God did not go against my free will … He gave me time out by letting me have my way but when I came to true heart repentance, He forgave and restored me putting His robe of Love and righteousness around me and His ring of ownership on me, so I could walk in Holiness till I was made Holy, I’m now family, He is my Abba Father and in no way can I claim my own righteousness has Saved me but I show I have His because I Love Him and choose to and the Holy Spirit empowers me so I can but not because I have to or because I have fleshy fear of Him
I also Love my Brothers and Sisters in The Lord and don’t want them to suffer like I did, so I rebuke those who continue to sin in the Church and also correct error as I stand up for God’s Truth, which I would be willing to die for …Jesus is The Truth, He is my reality, I have His wisdom… so does this mean I’m egotistical, No it’s His wisdom not mine that I Trust in, I have very little of my own as my past fleshy life testifies to but I asked and received and I don’t doubt that now I have His wisdom, logic, reasoning and knowledge , well at least in regard to what He has taught me so far, I’m still learning.
I’m an Aussie and in your face at times, over the Top, emotional, and will if needed make myself vulnerable and share painful life Truths, hoping for your Compassion, Godly advice, Support , Prayers and Discretion, all offered by you in Love with no strings attached, the same as I offer mine.
I was Divorced before I was a Christian and I married Ron before I knew God’s guidelines on Divorce and Remarriage but where God found me I will stay, even though at this time as I shared before, both Ron and I are battling with issues that affect our Marriage of 33 years+ we both still Love each other and I value Ron greatly as a person of worth and respect him very much as my earthly husband and he always offers his help, support and advice if needed when he is with me but there is a bridge that needs to be crossed for us to have complete Unity and only Jesus can help us cross it as we submit to His will and Trust Him to steady the rails and mend the arches, so we can reflect His Love and Light in our Marriage.
Well this is my resume and it is confirmed below that I have all the necessary Qualifications that God is looking for…
Galatians 6: 4 Each one should understand their own actions. Then they can take Pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to others.
2 Corinthians 8:24 show these men the proof of your Love and the reason for our Pride in you, so that the Churches can see it.
2 Corinthians 5:11-12 Because we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. It is plain to God what we are, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. We are giving you an opportunity to take Pride in us not trying to commend ourselves again to you , so that you have an answer for those who take Pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.
Romans 11:13b I take Pride in my Ministry.
Christian Love and God’s Blessings, Thank you for your Prayers and Loving wishes – Anne.
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Never thought of my introversion as a calling but God equips us with what He requires us to do, and the world needs quiet people that’s for sure. Thanks for the encouragement, too.
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Yes I agree Claire, God will work all things out for good in our lives even our own Personalities. He uses Evangelists and Teachers to share His Truth but also those who share one to one, we need both in God’s reckoning as shown throughout the ages and as also confirmed in Scripture.
Blessings – Anne.
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I am happy (and blessed) to find your blog today. Your personal testimony is also a blessing to anyone who reads it (me included). I honor you for being brave and strong in the Lord through adversities and proclaiming His grace in your life through this blog. I have been in the blogging community for over a month and the overwhelming connection from people I encountered are just amazing. Everyday I find people with different circumstances but they inspire me with their beautiful souls in a page. Today, you added up to that list. I was over at Joanna Lynn’s reading her post of struggle for meaning when I saw your name and decided to visit. I wish you the same Joy I hoped for her. I pray God continue to fill you (and your husband) with Joy amidst struggles, accomplishments and everything else happening in your life. God Bless you!
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I have received many comments since I started Blogging Claire 5 years ago some have deeply touched my heart and yours is one of them, Thank you for your support and encouragement, your kindness towards others is very noticeable in your writing.
I also enjoyed reading about you Claire on your Blog, you are indeed a person of worth, being an Introvert seems to be a very special calling, I will very much look forward to your Messages knowing they will come from your heart not just your head.
Christian Love and Blessings – Anne.
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Thank you for the kind words, Anne. It’s only through my words I can pay forward all the warmth and support I have received from the bloggers I encountered
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God bless you greatly Claire as you Minister to others with your own unique qualities.
Christian Love – Anne.
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Fascinating resume ,you are a unique lady l immensely respect.God bless you.
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Thank you for your kind words Jalal and you too are a gentleman worthy of respect. I would be one of the weak God referred to in the above Scripture, as woman we are the weaker vessels, sadly but not in anyway referring to you Jalal, as you are very much the opposite but some men abuse their strength and position and mistreat woman physically or verbally and sometimes both, which shows they have very little respect for woman, perhaps that is why God used woman to share His Truth like Deborah and others mentioned in the Bible and now in this Generation too but we must always be under God’s Authority .
Christian Love – Anne
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Anne ,l read your words twice they touched the heart..Women are mothers ,sisters ,wives and most of all angels God created to take care of us.Life without women would be a garden without flowers or green trees.First and foremost wen and women are equal in the sight of the Lord.God Bless both of you.Jalal
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Beautiful words Jalal, a fragrant garden of Love and Joy, a wonderful way to express the beauty of a woman, you are indeed a very special Man of beauty in words.
Also very True Jalal, Men and Woman are equal in God’s eyes but our roles are different although neither is Superior or inferior. Men were created to be in Loving Authority and Leadership and as you said we are your Helpmates, Physically, Mentally, Emotionally and to support and encourage you spiritually and yes when needed correction is part of that too but not with a fleshy selfish agenda but in Love and for Love, the same as Men are also responsible to rebuke, correct error and warn of danger. Woman are the weaker vessel as confirmed in Scripture but this weakness is not meaning we are less than Men we are just in need of their Leadership, protection and care.
Yes without doubt Men and woman were created different, we both have what is needed to fulfill our God given roles and in those roles we will find fulfillment, Inner Joy, Peace and eternal Hope and rest in Christ Jesus because we will be fully submitted to God, for Men this is shown in their Sacrificial Love to their Wives and to Woman under their Authority, Woman show it by their willing submission to their Husbands and those Men in Authority over them because they Love God.
But for a man and woman to fully find each other they need to find Jesus Christ first.
Blessings – Anne
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Amen.Splendid comment.Every one of us l believe is part of the ultimate plan of Christ.There is no greater love than his to us.Be blessed .Sincerely Jaalal
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Thank you Jalal and God bless you in your very important Role, you are indeed a Solider of the Cross, see link below…….
Christian Soliders https://freedomborn.wordpress.com/2014/04/20/christian-men-are-soldiers-of-the-cross/
Blessings – Anne
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Anne,Thank you.
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Very True Jalal in regards to God’s ultimate Plan for us as His redeemed Children, we who have repented from the heart and accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour, The Living Word and The Light in our world, which means we believe in Him as confirmed in the Scriptures below and many other Scriptures and it means will have Eternal Salvation in Him but there is no other way, man/woman will be without excuse because God is seen in His Creation, what we choose on earth will decide our Eternal Destiny.
John 3:16 For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the Name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men Loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the Light, neither cometh to the Light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth Truth cometh to the Light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Blessings – Anne
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What a resume. And to think, we don’t have to even have to actually be qualified, nobody is qualified..God does it all..Amen!
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Yes so True Wally but we still have to ask and believe we receive, why because a child asks and we are to be like young Children in our Trust and dependance on God as they are with their Parents.
Thank you for following the link Wally, I thought you would be amazed at knowing all my qualifications, Wow you too can be like me or better still, like Jesus, yes you are right .God does it all..Amen!
Blessings – Anne
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Thank you for trying to pull Wally over into my blog. LOL, I can’t stop laughing about that. Anyway, I am in and out until Lent is over. Love you young lady!
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Sorry Sheila but that was not my intention at all, if Wally wants to follow you he will decide himself, like me he is in his Senior years and has a lot of life wisdom, he doesn’t need my input in deciding who needs his advice or encouragement.
It was an honest mistake. I had both yours and Wally’s Posts ready to respond to after having read them and realized they were both about wisdom but I clicked on yours by mistake instead of Wally’s message and cut and posted my comment to him on yours instead, which I explained to you on your Blog, It had been a long hot day but perhaps I should have waited to respond to you, which I will do today, it would have saved your confusion here.
Blessings – Anne.
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I know. Read my line agin..joking with you. Never a need to be sorry. I just know you have a lot to do, no problem. I’m trying to recover from flu and get lent book ready in time for publishing. Hugs n love. Btw, I’m in my senior years too and that’s a good thing for us all. No problem, honestly
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Wow you mean you were joking Sheila and you don’t think I’m a young lady, how ever did you realize that, did you read this Post ?, well I believe your as young as you feel and right now for me, that is 108 at least. Lol
Seriously Sheila, you will appreciate Wally, he is a very thoughtful, caring and deep thinking man with an honest appreciation of others worth but be careful of some who comment on his blog they don’t appreciate him but more importantly they don’t God, who they mock and deny, it grieves me so I no longer read or respond to them but I decided to join up with Wally again because he is a man of great worth just like us, he is Royalty in Christ Jesus.
Blessings – Anne
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Well…as usual I am clueless and in the dark..those senior years I guess. I must have missed something…where did I get pulled? And by who? Although now I do feel the urge to go visiting..never know what I might find.
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It was just a mistake Wally, yes my Senior years are showing too but how wonderful that God tells those who are younger to not only respect us but to show they do, we have life wisdom and if combined with His wisdom, it is very powerful, as you shared it’s all about His empowering but they are even to stand up when we walk into a room.
Now I’m not sure if you are older than me Wally but if so, can I just nod in reverence at the Monitor screen when you Post or comment, standing up can present problems for me if done too quickly. Lol
Seriously I enjoy visiting Sheila, we have a lot often same focus on God’s Truth, it’s not often as she does keep very busy with her other commitments but Sheila seeks to always respond to those who comment, I’m sure you will enjoy her sharing too.
I created a Power point Wally about the Elderly and now that you can watch them perhaps you would like to see it, I had received a Secular one previously but it put us down more than lifted us up, so I used Scripture to show our worth to God and hopefully to those who don’t show respect, what they are doing to us they are doing to Jesus too and that upsets me more as I’m sure it does to you too.
Aging- https://freedomborn.wordpress.com/2012/02/15/moments-in-time/
But interestingly Wally, after talking to young people over the years, they also forget and make Senior mistakes depending on what they have not been doing, like not getting enough sleep or studying too much and partying etc but yes like us they grow up and than grow old and than start again.
Blessings – Anne.
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Dunno If I am older or not…but I have no plans on asking you LOL..That is dangerous ground!
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Wally you never have to worry about asking my age, I’m proud to be a Senior because God values us as the Scripture in my Power point confirms. I’m 64 this year in December, yes people say I look young for my age and in my Blog Picture too but that is 6 years old, I have never liked having my picture taken even when I was much younger and I don’t enjoy taking photos either, I seem to have a lot of sky in them or feet but I do like others Photography and Animations as you probably realized.
But I must be getting noticeably older because most Children use to call me Aunty Anne, now they call me Granny Annie and Shops don’t ask to see my Seniors card anymore, they say they Trust me Hmmmmm vanity says I wish they didn’t Lol
Blessings dear Wally … Now do I nod in reverence or do you ???
Annie likes to do what’s right!
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I do lol…still a pup of 52. Its bedtime in my land Anne…have a good night.
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I will have a good day Wally and I hope you have sweet dreams, I will be ready for your nod of reverence on your Blog when you wake up , if I’m not in bed by then Lol.
God’s blessings are wished for you always – Anne
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Hi Anne, I’m impressed looking at all the awards you’ve received. From a fellow aussie blogger
May you live forever!
Mimi
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Thank you for visiting Mimi and yes there has been a lot of Awards, some still not actioned yet, I believe encouragement is important, so I appreciated the Awards even if some don’t .
Yes we will live for Eternity with Jesus our King – How good is That!
Christian Love from both of us – Anne
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You’re the best, Anne! You are, indeed, an amazing and godly woman! I thank the Lord for your friendship.
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Thank you Pastor Joe for you kind and Loving encouragement, the Scriptures tell us all good things come from God, so I thanked Him for your comment and also for your friendship.
Christian Love – Anne
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Thanks Anne for the whirlwind trip through your life, yes you have seen many ups and downs , but through it all you have remained the same . Never afraid to call a spade a spade and be upfront as to how you feel and through it all we can see the Lords hand at work in your life .Keep going you bring a lot of us much pleasure, I may not have time to post right now but I enjoy reading yours, it’s like talking to you, so real to life, I feel like I’m with you.
Love
Ron
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Hi Love, thanks for being willing to let me share about our Marriage, I know unlike me you are a very priviate person, so thank you for being so understanding about the Blog and yes I do wear my heart on my sleave I really don’t think I can be any other way.
I agree I feel the same when I read your Posts or comments, it’s like your with me also , we are not bad for Seniors keeping up with Technology, could you imagine using snail mail.
See you on Saturday – Christian Love – Anne
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Love the transparency of this post.. Absolutely beautifully written. You are a gem both inside and out and I consider it a privilege to count you as a friend. Blessings to you friend!
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You are a very special person Gayle and I feel very blessed that you consider me as your friend but more so because I know you are genuine, reading your Post reveals a very Loving heart, and deep compassion for others but what really stands out is your perserverance regardless of the problems you encounter, you have indeed touched my heart.
Christian Love – Anne
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Thanks Anne, You too are a Barnabas!
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In the end, what matters is what is in our hearts. The love that we feel and the love that we give. The world is full of degrees and external trappings to mask the emptiness of one’s soul. The real achievement is having a soul that is filled with faith. Beautiful post!
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Thank you dear friend, I felt lead to share this message and I feel your very wise words sums it up. Life is indeed all about Love, God’s Love which considers others first, does this always make us Happy Clappy, no sometimes we have to deny our own needs but God tells us to do this because He knows we will be blessed when we do, when we also give His Love freely and willingly, we too receive, we are refreshed and have deep inner Joy, God created us that way.
God Bless you greatly Island Traveler as you bless others.
Christian Love from us both – Anne
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I am a better person because I have people around me who makes me see the good in myself and others, that includes the friends I meet in this blogging world. God bless.
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Dear Island Traveler, you have always shown us respect, care and Love ever since we started Blogging with you I don’t often go to men’s Blogs now without an invitation but even so I’m sometimes still hurt and what I share rejected or ignored etc but never with you, I have found you are a very genuine man who cares and gives as he receives and you don’t have an ego problem like some do even though you have many following you which is really good because you have a lot to offer, and you don’t just talk about Love you give it , I’m so greatful our lives touched.
Christian Love from both of us -.Anne
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Thank you for this fantastic article!
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Sorry Pastor Joe I just found and aproved your comment, I don’t think I was notified about it although you may have commented when my Computer crashed again, I lost all my e-mails this time too like before, I really appreciate your encouragement, Thank you, I will visit you again soon.
Christian Love from us both – Anne
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