Update #58

“... For whatever a man sows, that he also will reap.” Galatians 6:7

Golden Gate Bridge from Chrissy Field

Today’s world is geared toward quick, immediate, instant gratification of needs and desires. If our computer is on the lingering side, a commercial is lengthy, or a line is too long we become impatient (can’t they call another cashier?). I don’t think impatience is the problem – what we do with it is.

Yelling at fellow drivers because they merge too slowly, muttering under your breath that the lady in front of you could have left half her brood at home, glaring at the trainee teller for making another mistake and then smiling tersely as she apologizes for the umpteenth time, sighing loudly when someone is rambling on and on and on, hurrying past others bumping and nudging them out of your way…

A challenge to you this holiday season: Sow what you want to reap. Galatians 5 says that the fruit of the Spirit (God) is manifest in all of us…but it is up to us to CHOOSE to sow it into the world.

• Sow love – reap affection.
• Sow joy – reap cheerfulness.
• Sow peace – reap contentment.
• Sow patience – reap relaxation.
• Sow goodness – reap virtue.
• Sow kindness – reap compassion.
• Sow gentleness – reap humility.
• Sow faithfulness – reap righteousness.
• Sow self-control – reap willpower.

What are you sowing into the world around you, into those you live with, work with, see every day at the gym? What kind of impression do you leave? Are they affected by a bigger presence (God), or are they glad to see you go?

In this time of giving and receiving think about sowing and reaping - one is for the season, the other, eternity.

Updates:
Living – at my relative’s house until God puts me in different accommodation.
Samson – thank you for all your kind words and condolences – my cousin painted some rocks for his grave that read “SAM the HAPPY” – I think she is very accurate in her description.
Work – all the staff is “home” – except two stuck in Canada due to visa issues. We are heavy into recruiting for the next training season…are you interested in doing business as mission abroad? It will definitely impact your life, may even change it.
Holidays – Thanksgiving was a relaxed affair at my relatives…I stuffed my first turkey with stuffing made from scratch, and ate way too much…have I mentioned my aunts gravy is close to divine?
Relationships – much to my mothers dismay, there are no “serious” men in my life – but I am having a great time forging female friendships!

Requests:
Housing – I am with my Aunt, Uncle, and cousin for the time being but, when the new rēp headquarters are determined, I need a place close to the office.
Holidays - I head to Washington the 22nd for Christmas – please pray for safe travel and good time with family and friends.
Work – For LEMON Leadership bookings; that I will be divinely inspired how to improve remote training next time around; and for next years planning meetings.
Relationships - deepening of present ones, start of new ones and that God will be present.
Financing - Eventually my position will be salaried but at first I need to raise my income. If you are interested in contributing, please see ‘Contribute’ at http://www.repurposing.biz/ on the left of the page, or visit http://www.denaandrews.blogspot.com/ and read the footer for additional info.

Happy first of December,

Dena

PS: Got financial issues? The sow/reap thing applies there too. What have you sown…not tithed, sown? If you sow generosity you reap generously.