A Green Thread: I'll Live for Him

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

I'll Live for Him

This old hymn just came to me as I was changing sheets today. It reminded me of my mother's ever faithful life to her Savior and her family. Oh that I might be a portion of her! So, here is the chorus of that song, or refrain:

I’ll live for Him who died for me,
How happy then my life shall be!
I’ll live for Him who died for me,
My Savior and my God!

If you too remember this, sing it today and throughout this new year along with me!

Three loved one I will miss this new year, my sister, my father and his mother.

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ChickenmomJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:03 AM
Memories of dear loved ones always stay in our hearts forever. Have a Happy and Blessed New Year!
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Why a Green Thread?

Some 40 years ago, or more, there arose a dispute between my sister and my brother-in-law over a certain piece of fabric. Was it gray, or was it green? I don't remember who argued which way, but in the end, my peacemaking sister pointed to the cloth and explained, "Look--it has a green thread in it!"

From then on, we were finding "a green thread" in every piece of fabric we saw. It had become a family joke.

As time went on, and the concept of going green came along, it occurred to me that our family had been green all along, recycling, repurposing, reusing all we could, more out of necessity than social conscience. So today I see that there is a metaphorical green thread running through our family.

It goes beyond using what you have, which we do. It's more than just finding pleasure in making old things new. It's making sure everything in your home has a purpose. You see, holding on to something you no longer need is wastefulness. So it's really about respecting God's provision. And look for a green thread in everything.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

I'll Live for Him

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