heartaches and blessings...

I never expect blessings. Don't get me wrong, I know blessings will come my way - I just don't expect them.  If you expect to be blessed and have that expectation is it really a "blessing" when it comes along? Or does it then just become an expectation that you think you have the right to have?  I think I'd rather the feeling of being "blessed" and the heart whelming feeling that follows; that unexpected joy of knowing that God is thinking of you and in turn someone thought of you at exactly the right moment (with God's guidance obviously).

So where am I going with this? Today I was blessed. Unexpectedly but at the perfect moment. After a heartbreaking morning, I walked into my classroom to continue to set up for the start of school, when I came upon a beautiful canvas on my desk with a simple note that said "RAK. To Amanda."  I couldn't believe!  The thing God placed on my heart to do has been returned to me.  Someone was prompted to bless me and I am so thankful they listened and followed through with it. It's a beautiful thing to know that before my day had even started God knew I would need some cheering up and organised it all beforehand. This just reminds me that no matter where I am or what I am going through God is constantly before me and also with me ready to walk me through it.

I still don't know who it was from (though I have my suspicions) but it was a brief joyful moment in the midst of a heartbreaking day that I am truly thankful for.  

I never expect blessings. Don't get me wrong, I know blessings will come my way - I just don't expect them.  If you expect to be blessed and have that expectation is it really a "blessing" when it comes along? Or does it then just become an expectation that you think you have the right to have?  I think I'd rather the feeling of being "blessed" and the heart whelming feeling that follows; that unexpected joy of knowing that God is thinking of you and in turn someone thought of you at exactly the right moment (with God's guidance obviously).

So where am I going with this? Today I was blessed. Unexpectedly but at the perfect moment. After a heartbreaking morning, I walked into my classroom to continue to set up for the start of school, when I came upon a beautiful canvas on my desk with a simple note that said "RAK. To Amanda."  I couldn't believe!  The thing God placed on my heart to do has been returned to me.  Someone was prompted to bless me and I am so thankful they listened and followed through with it. It's a beautiful thing to know that before my day had even started God knew I would need some cheering up and organised it all beforehand. This just reminds me that no matter where I am or what I am going through God is constantly before me and also with me ready to walk me through it.

I still don't know who it was from (though I have my suspicions) but it was a brief joyful moment in the midst of a heartbreaking day that I am truly thankful for.  

My January RAK

This year I have decided to commit myself to do monthly Random Acts of Kindness (RAK). Genuine kindness seems to be lacking in the modern day culture and it really makes me sad. I haven't made a list as such on who I want to bless but rather I will wait and see how God directs me and who He prompts me to bless.

Last week saw my first RAK created and delivered. A beautiful family that I know has struggled this past year with their little baby boy having several health concerns that saw them travelling to Brisbane alot! They are an amazing Christian couple who has battled through the past year with no complaints, no grumbles and never wavering in their faith.  They have inspired more than they probably realise.  I really wanted to bless them so decided that they would be my first RAK recipients.

This year I have decided to commit myself to do monthly Random Acts of Kindness (RAK). Genuine kindness seems to be lacking in the modern day culture and it really makes me sad. I haven't made a list as such on who I want to bless but rather I will wait and see how God directs me and who He prompts me to bless.

Last week saw my first RAK created and delivered. A beautiful family that I know has struggled this past year with their little baby boy having several health concerns that saw them travelling to Brisbane alot! They are an amazing Christian couple who has battled through the past year with no complaints, no grumbles and never wavering in their faith.  They have inspired more than they probably realise.  I really wanted to bless them so decided that they would be my first RAK recipients.

The adventure begins...

I've decided to start a blog and this is my first posting!  Wow! A friend of mine suggested I should as I love to decorate and design and what better way is there is learn from others and display my own creations.... at least that is what she convinced me of. So here I am - in a big, scary, unknown world called Blogspot embarking on a brand new adventure.  Let the fun begin!!

So a little about me then - I am a prep teacher by trade (love my kids!) but a decorator at heart. I have the most fabulous husband - but then again I must think that as I followed him to this side of the outback! Family is everything to me and I miss them dearly, going from seeing them weekly to now mostly on holidays and occasionally in between if I'm lucky. And at the centre of my heart is God. So there it  is - a slight and small insight into my life.... and I'm sure there will be more to share as I go along.

Looking forward to meeting all of you out there in the Blogging world as I share some of my love for designing and decorating with you!

I've decided to start a blog and this is my first posting!  Wow! A friend of mine suggested I should as I love to decorate and design and what better way is there is learn from others and display my own creations.... at least that is what she convinced me of. So here I am - in a big, scary, unknown world called Blogspot embarking on a brand new adventure.  Let the fun begin!!

So a little about me then - I am a prep teacher by trade (love my kids!) but a decorator at heart. I have the most fabulous husband - but then again I must think that as I followed him to this side of the outback! Family is everything to me and I miss them dearly, going from seeing them weekly to now mostly on holidays and occasionally in between if I'm lucky. And at the centre of my heart is God. So there it  is - a slight and small insight into my life.... and I'm sure there will be more to share as I go along.

Looking forward to meeting all of you out there in the Blogging world as I share some of my love for designing and decorating with you!