DAY 80 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 80: PREPARING FOR TOMORROW… Here, There, and Everywhere.
I’ve been told that getting a good night’s sleep and waking up refreshed is essential when tackling a large project. However, that’s incredibly difficult for me. I hardly ever enjoy a good night’s sleep anymore—maybe 5 hours at most on a good night. I have my five favorite pillows that I cocoon around me, yet it’s just so hard to get comfortable. I toss and turn frequently. I usually wake up around 3 am; that’s when I do my best writing. If I’m not awake by 5 am, something is definitely wrong.
That’s become my new normal, not by choice. That was the reality of my life, so I had to accept it. To be thankful, you must appreciate what you have. When you’re grateful, you complain much less. You find ways to compromise and make the best of what you have.
Instead of focusing on others who have more than you and feeling envious of what they possess, you should look at those who have less, recognizing that there are many more of them, which humbles you.
But there are still those who just love to gossip, gossip, gossip. What is gossip? You’ll be surprised by how it’s defined in the dictionary (listed below).
What does the Bible say about gossip? The Bible generally describes gossip as a negative act—spreading harmful information behind someone's back, whispering or murmuring about someone, or seeking to stir up trouble and damage a person's reputation. Gossip is rarely trusted due to the hurtful information it spreads.
Most people listen to gossip, sometimes without realizing it. Many engage in it, but no one likes to be the subject of gossip. The information spread is not always true, and gossip can harm individuals, families, careers, and relationships.
Why is it that people always like to focus on the negative… from Newspaper Headlines to TV Emergency Broadcasts, sadly, tragedy sells.
Tomorrow’s Headlines will feature a new section called Gossip for Good Girls by Bessie Blabberpuss. I aim to offer Christians something positive to discuss. LADIES, LET’S SPREAD SOME LOVE INSTEAD OF HATE. Let’s come together to make a difference for missions that so desperately need help.
I’ll share what I’ve been doing and what is needed for places I know of, and you can send other similar worthy causes to be listed as well. I believe in GRACE, GRACE, GOD’s GRACE. If the Lord puts it on your heart to support a mission with $5, surely He knows what it can grow into.
I hear about children all the time who desperately try to raise money to start new missions in their own communities because their hearts have been moved. That cannot be from man; the world did not teach them that compassion. That level of selflessness must be from God. So let’s invest in that. Let’s see where these kids can go! Amen!
Say something kind to a child today. Inspire them to greatness. Then, put up your gold star. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Investing in the future can be as simple as showing support physically, emotionally, or financially and lending an ear.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as: "gossip (noun) a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others; rumor or report of an intimate nature; or a chatty talk.
Did you know? Merriam-Webster here, your one and only source for the juicy history of the English lexicon (including gossip, girl). It’s no secret that gossiping often involves discussing the intimate details of other people’s lives, but did you know that the origins of gossip are a bit more chummy, and even a tad divine?
Word on the street is that the Old English word sibb, meaning “relative” or “kinsman,” long ago combined with the word god (meaning, well, “god”) to form godsibb, which referred to a person who was spiritually related to another, specifically by being a baptismal sponsor. Today we call such a person a godparent. Over the centuries, godsibb changed both in form and in meaning. In Middle English, gossib came to be used for a close friend or chum as well as for a godparent. From there, it was only a short step to gossip, a word for anyone, not just a friend, relative, or sponsor, known for spilling the tea.
By the early 17th century, gossip had expanded into the verb use that has been the talk of the town ever since.”"
Who knew? Be Blessed!
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DAY 79 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 79: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY. Spend Time With Dad Today.
From the moment that you first look upon your child when they are born, you connect to them in a way that can’t be seen or broken. It’s unconditional love.
In the beginning, you chase after them as they take their first steps, wanting to guard them from every tumble and fall. You teach them and guide them to try and keep them safe from the dangers of this world. It’s exhausting!
You watch them grow older and become their own unique individual. During that time, they can be loud, messy, dirty, and stinky, yet you love them just the same. They cause you anxiety and push your stress level to heights you never imagined you could survive. And when they start to date and/or drive, oh, the sleepless nights!
You become the maid, chauffeur, coach, teacher, whatever it takes to help them succeed. Your life for 18+ years is put on hold as everything revolves around them. You provide for all their needs and most of their wants. You care for them, often leaving you too tired and with no time left to have any life of your own. Your child became a big part of your identity for probably 1/3 of your life.
And then, one day, they leave to start their own life. You are happy for them. You are happy for you, too, because now you can finally focus on yourself. Many parents give up their dreams and careers when they have a child so that they can invest in their child’s hopes and dreams. Their happiness often becomes what you live for… and pay for.
Now that they’ve moved out, maybe you didn’t expect to wonder where they were, all the time, and if they are ok. What if they need you? Will they call? Should you call them? That’s when you start to really miss them.
Can you imagine what it must be like for God… knowing where and when you were going to be tempted, the exact moment when you would fall short or even fail.
It must be unbearable for God to go through all that pain, having to know which of us will die without knowing him, and not being able to do anything about it. God loved us enough to give us choice, and He has to watch us choose poorly over and over again.
That’s what Come Alive 2025 – You Were Made For More is all about. It’s about claiming responsibility for your life and your walk with Jesus. It’s all about improving physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Then we celebrate our progress on September 1st with REVIVAL. (I hope that makes God smile!)
Then we start the second 100-Day Challenge. We work on training up our family and friends in their walk with Jesus. Then, on December 9th, two weeks before Christmas, we celebrate with REVIVAL for our friends and family. This year, give them the gift of eternal life! As 2025 comes to an end, we are looking forward to one more chance for REVIVAL in 2026.
Finally, the third 100-Day Challenge, where we really educate ourselves in the Word of God to be able to speak to others with conviction. People of other faiths need to hear the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus, too. By now, you should have your testimony of what Jesus has done in your life down. It’s March 18th, 2026, and if you started from the beginning (or took the time to read through and catch up), then you have completed 300 days. Your life will be completely different.
I can’t wait to hear all your success stories that day. I’ll post on the website for all to see… the Glory of God… his faithfulness… and how we were blessed beyond measure! Amen!
Let’s Make Heaven Crowded!!
Enjoy your family! Be Blessed.
DAY 78 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 78: Welcome to Gossip For Good-Girls By Bessie Blabberpuss.
