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This week I’m celebrating my first year of blogging! Whether you’ve been reading all year long or are just joining me today, thanks so much for taking the time to stop by! If you’re visiting from a country outside of the United States, here’s an extra welcome to you!

I’m so excited that people in 13 countries have visited the blog over this last year! That includes people in Brisbane, Nigeria, Romania, London, Bangladesh, Philippines, and Brazil! That alone makes me want to celebrate!

Now that you’re here, I’d like to give you a little tour so you feel right at home. Here are a few tidbits:

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There’s an archive of posts on the homepage so you can check out some of my older posts at your leisure.
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I do pray you will be encouraged by what you find on my blog! I hope it will help you in your walk with the Lord. I hope you will come back often! Feel free to invite your friends as well! Blessings!

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)

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I’m an author, speaker, life coach, Bible school instructor and evangelist who wants to encourage and inspire you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love and dare to live your God-given dreams! I’m also an author for Our Daily Bread. My NEW book God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress) is available wherever books are sold.

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April 15, 2013

Heads up!

Lessons from window washers

Ah, New York City. The concrete jungle where skyscrapers abound. Of all the different ways that people can make a living in the Big Apple, I’m always quite fascinated by the window washers. Yes, those brave souls that enter into those suspended work platforms that slowly inch their way up and down some of the world’s tallest office buildings!

I look at them and I am amazed that they have the courage to do that kind of job!

Did you know that there’s a lot we could learn from those daring workers? For instance:

Trust: Being suspended in midair in midtown (or anywhere) is no easy task. They have to trust that the platform will hold them. They have to believe that they will be kept safe.

Patience: The workers are painstakingly lowered floor by floor. They have to clean window by window. Row by row. There’s no shortcuts when you’re cleaning the outside of buildings that stretch up into the sky.

Teamwork: Many times there are two workers in one platform. They need to work at a similar pace. They also need to look out for each other. Hopefully, they enjoy each other’s company.

Perseverance: They’re working outdoors, so they’re battling the elements on a daily basis. The sun must beat down on them on most days. Other days, they must contend with the wind or even rain.

Now let’s take a moment to compare some of the above characteristics of good window washers with our walk with the Lord:

Trust: How is your faith today? Are you leaning and resting in the palm of God’s hand knowing that He is in Control?

Patience: How are you handling God’s timetable? Are you still getting frustrated that things are not moving faster, or are you at peace with God’s pace?

Teamwork: How well are you getting along with others? Are you working on resolving conflicts or are you battling right and left with family, friends or co-workers?

Perseverance: Are you committed to sticking with it no matter what? Or are you ready to quit and give up in certain areas of your life?

I know it’s not always easy to trust, be patient, be a team player or to persevere. I hope the photo above will help remind you of these important characteristics and will encourage you to keep allowing the Holy Spirit to work in you and through you.

^“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22)

Were you encouraged? Feel free to leave a comment below.

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January 20, 2013April 26, 2014

Welcome!

Welcome, everyone! MiraculousLovely is a place to celebrate all those unmistakable moments when we see or feel the hand of God working in our lives. Whether you’ve been a Christian for years, just starting your walk with the Lord or simply curious about Jesus, I hope you will be encouraged by the stories, lessons and photos I’ll be sharing. God bless! – Nancy

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