I do not espouse the “prosperity gospel” which says no harm will come to you. The Bible actually tells us that suffering produces trust in God and strengthens us to walk more closely with Him. There is, however, a peace that passes all understanding to those who love and serve the Lord. Therefore, I’m sharing the plenty in 2020 and always. Isaiah 61: 7 says: “Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.” Daily Vitamin to help your soul grow: May the Lord take your frustrations and give you peace; may He carry your burdens and give you grace; may He fill your cup and gibe you joy. May peace, grace, and joy mark your life in a beautiful noticeable way that compels others to look up. And tonight may He give you divine dreams to nourish your soul and strengthen your faith. You are blessed.” (Susie Larson. Blessings for Every Day. Amazon.com) It is time to order “Thanksliving: Attitude of Gratitude” from www.bettyjackson.net
A career teacher, with forty years of teaching language arts/English, Betty Jackson enjoys wordsmithing, writing, and reading as a vocation and avocation.Retirement is her "age of frosting," a chance to pursue postponed hobbies with gusto. She especially sends kudos to the Space Coast Writers Guild members for their encouragement and advice. Her five books, It's a God Thing!, Job Loss: What's Next? A Step by Step Action Plan, and Bless You Bouquets: A Memoir, And God Chose Joseph: A Christmas Story, and Rocking Chair Porch: Summers at Grandma's are available at Amazon.com. Ms. Jackson is available to speak to local groups and to offer her books at discount for fundraising purposes at her discretion. She and her husband soon celebrate their 47th anniversary, and have lived in New York, New Jersey, Iowa, and now the paradise of Palm Bay, Florida. Their two grown children and daughter-in-love, all orchestra musicians, and our beautiful granddaughters Kaley and Emily live nearby. Hobbies, and probably future topics on her blog: gardening, symphonic music (especially supporting the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra as a volunteer and proud parent of a violinist, a cellist, and an oboist), singing, book clubs, and co-teaching a weekly small-group Bible study for seniors. She volunteers and substitute teaches at Covenant Christian School, and serves as a board member of the Best Yet Set senior group at church. Foundationally, she daily enjoys God's divine appointments called Godincidences, which show God's providence and loving kindness.