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Short, but Sweet

By
Mortgage and Lending with Hill Valley Financial Services

 

During the holiday season, there are so many posts reminding us to be thankful...to give...to celebrate!  Sometimes, though, it seems an impossible thing to do those things.  Sometimes even to be happy.  I cannot say that I am there right now.  I do not even know that I can say I have ever been that down.  I tend to be an eternal optimist.  I also believe part of my calling in this life is to encourage others.  So, I will leave those of you aho are stressed out, tired, hurt, lost, alone, and discouraged with just this one thought.  I learned it many, many years ago.  I trust it's meaning implicitly.

"Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you."  ~ 1st Peter 5:7

He went to the cross caring for you.  Not just for me, but for you.  For your disappointments, your sins, your failures, your losses, and even your life.  Even if you cannot celebrate right now,  I pray that these words will inspire you to trust and to continue on by just placing one foot in front of the other.  HE CARES FOR YOU!  And so do I...

                                     the cross

 

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Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team
Sarah, Thanks for the post, it is a good reminder to be grateful to our Redeemer, who has given us hope in all things!
Nov 20, 2007 07:52 PM
Hugh Krone
Weichert Referral Associates - Hamburg, NJ
Realtor, Sussex County NJ

Amen Sarah,Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life.? MATHEW 6:27

Nov 20, 2007 10:34 PM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Tony & Darcy ~  Thank you for reading and commenting.  We can certainly have hope in all things.  We must just trust enough in Him!  Have a blessed Thanksgiving!  :)
Nov 21, 2007 02:53 AM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Hugh ~ This verse always has put into perspective the point that worrying is fruitless.  Not only do we not add an hour, it usually ends up taking an hour away from us.  Thank you for reading and commenting, Hugh!   :)
Nov 21, 2007 02:57 AM
Portland Oregon Real Estate | Alecia Barnes - Broker
Portland, OR

Blessed are those who are pure at heart, for they shall see God.... What an awesome gift you have, the gift of encouragement. Sometimes when you have the gift of encouragement, you do all of the encouraging, and receive very little in return. So here is some encouragement being sent your way....God Bless You!

Nov 21, 2007 04:20 AM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Aleica ~ Thank you so much for your kind words!  I just love people...I wish I had the power to heal all of their "owies"!  I receive your blessing from God with a warm smile, and wishing you the best all of the while!  :)  Enjoy the time with your family tomorrow!
Nov 21, 2007 04:35 AM
Armando Rodriguez
QUEST REALTY SERVICES - Orlando, FL
Orlando Homes 4 Sale, Real Estate Broker-GRI

Praise the Lord! Yes faith and worry don't mix. In fact their opposites!

Good post, Sarah! May GBY and keep you encouraging others!!!

Nov 21, 2007 05:38 AM
Lynn Pineda
eXp Realty - Boca Raton, FL
Real Estate Promises delivered in SE Florida
Sarah, thank you for caring to post what might help someone else. God bless you.
Nov 21, 2007 05:54 AM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Armando ~  I will happily take that blessing from you....and pass it on to another when the opportunity presents itself!  :)  Thanks for always being faithful!  :)
Nov 21, 2007 06:04 AM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Lynn ~  You are very welcome, and I truly hope that it does help someone else!  May you have a peaceful Thanksgiving, Lynn!  Many rich blessings to you!  :)
Nov 21, 2007 06:06 AM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Great post...I see a LOT of the regular posters came in before me.......

Nice post, sis!!

=-)

Nov 21, 2007 01:23 PM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)
Sarah - What a terrific reminder for all of us on Thanksgiving!  Have a great holiday.
Nov 21, 2007 05:00 PM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Hi Alexander ~  I know they got here first!  What is up with that??!!  J/K!  Have a great Thanksgiving today!
Nov 21, 2007 06:15 PM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Hi Jason ~  Thank you for reading and commenting.  I wish you and your family all of the best on this day and the rest of the holiday season!  :)
Nov 21, 2007 06:17 PM
Peggy K.
Grand Property Virtual Tours - Buffalo Grove, IL
Illinois Virtual Tour Provider and Real Estate Photographer
Sarah, thanks for reminding me of something I need to remember every day.
Nov 21, 2007 11:18 PM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Good morning, Peggy!  I am happy to remind you of something if it is helpful.  He does care for you...so rest in His love today and always!  :)  May you be truly and richly blessed!  :)
Nov 22, 2007 03:52 AM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.
Wow, Sarah, this was really nice and uplifting - especially after having had a long day.  By the way, thanks for the comment on my post about our actions.  I agree with you.  Grace and peace!  Sondra
Nov 26, 2007 04:40 PM
Lynn Pineda
eXp Realty - Boca Raton, FL
Real Estate Promises delivered in SE Florida

Sarah, thanks again as I read this this morning putting one foot in front of the other...great encouraging words.

Nov 26, 2007 11:37 PM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Sondra ~  So glad that you could be encouraged by this post.  And, it was my pleasure to read yours as well.  Thanks for your words and have a great day!  :)
Nov 27, 2007 12:56 AM
Sarah Eubanks
Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR
Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public
Lynn ~  Thanks for reading and commenting!  That is all we can do...putting one foot in front of the other!  Make today a great one!  :)
Nov 27, 2007 12:58 AM