Siesta Scripture Memory Verse 4

Goodness!  It's already time for another memory verse.  I knew a few days ago which one I was going to pick.  I was listening to a program while I was folding clothes, and a verse caught my attention.  I don't really have time to elaborate right now, but someone may need to hear this truth today as much as I needed it this week.  The words come directly from Jesus and I heard them loud and clear ringing through the depths of my heart as I folded my children's clean clothes on my bed that morning.


“You did not chose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.”
-John 15:16 NASB

"I chose you, and appointed you..."

Whew!  I don't know if I'm the only one, but boy did I need reminding of that this week!  I think sometimes we believe that it's the other way around.  That we chose Him.  We invited Him into our heart and that was that.  But no, HE chose US.  He pursued a relationship with us and is still pursuing us on a daily basis.  That is worth memorizing and repeating and shouting out loud, if you ask me! 

But not only did He choose us, He appointed us to go and bear everlasting fruit.  If that means I need to fold the laundry one more time, then that is exactly what I will do!  And while I'm at it I will be praying and asking for Him to pursue the five little blessings He has entrusted to me with the love and passion that caught my attention so many years ago.

I hope you know how much He loves you and is pursuing you today.

Blessings,
Melissa   

Simple Spaces - The Linen Closet

Is it Friday already?  Time for some coffee!

I lost track of the days this week.  Partly because it is conference week for my kids so they haven't had school yesterday or today.  I went to four conferences back to back yesterday morning.  I really enjoy all of the kids' teachers this year.  They are fantastic.  I am happy to report that aside from a little handwriting neatness that we need to work on, they are all doing great!  We are approaching the 100th day of school and I can't wait to see what is in store for my kindergartner this week.  Should be lots of fun!

I have been without my computer this week and I am working from my husband's now...I can't believe how much I rely on my computer for my schedules and meal plans!  I have gotten so used to making a grocery list from my meal plan and then not looking at it until I wake up each morning.  This week it has been a challenge to remember what I had on my plan without being able to look at it.  I guess I will go back to either posting it here, or just keeping a hard copy printed somewhere.  My hubby took my laptop to the shop and apparently there is something wrong with the mother board, which means bad things.  They may not even be able to recover everything I have stored on it.  (Which also includes our finances, so that's not good.)

All computer problems and wacky schedules aside, I did get to my simple space this week so I wanted to share it here with you today. :)  I chose the linen closet this week because it has really been bothering me.  Since we moved in here over a year and a half ago, it has become the stashing ground for just about everything!  But no more!  It is now "simply organized," and I am loving it!

Before - A Cluttered Mess!

 

After - "Simply Organized!"

The bottom half -used for spare linens, pillows, and sleeping bags.

The top half - used for overstock items (lotions, toothpaste, medicines, etc.) I am still searching for more containers to store these items and simplify even more.  There's nothing like a good container to help organize things!

How do you feel about using containers/baskets around the house to organize? Do you like to use labels?  What is your favorite organizing tip?  I'd love to know!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Siesta Scripture Memory Team Verse 3

"Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude."
-Colossians 2:6-7 NASB

Normally I would not choose two verses to memorize at once.  In this case though, I couldn't stop at so walk in Him.  The second verse holds so much promise!  Firmly rooted...built up in Him...established in your faith...overflowing with gratitude...WOW!  Such strong words and powerful pictures of what happens when we receive Christ into our hearts!

So let the memorizing begin...I'm up for the challenge!

May you be blessed by His Word in wonderful ways,
Melissa