Subject: My Birthday Present To You For My 68 Years of Life

 
 

I turned 68 today and I did something different.

I'm giving instead of receiving.


Dear Friend


Every day I wake up I feel blessed to be given another day to do what God created me to do. I counsel people on Teledoc from home and I coach people in person and online. I have been blessed to speak to and train all the Chief Judges in Wisconsin and I share a message every week that is used in churches and Bible schools in Pakistan, India and across the world.


When God first spoke to me in 1976 and told me he had a plan for me and would help me get clean and sober, I started writing down his messages. I wrote poetry and music and journaled my thoughts, struggles and what I heard God speak to me. In 2019 I put 365 of my talks with God in my meditation book and today I decided to celebrate by asking others to give me and other the gifts of sharing what God has given me


If you haven't ever seen my book you can look inside on Amazon and even read the whole beginning with my story. You can download it on Kindle for free or you can give it to someone else for $.99 and it would mean a great deal to me if you would do that.


If you don't have the ability to give a copy to someone but you would like someone to have it send me their (or your) email and I will pay for it myself. I just want it out there.


Thank you for being a part of my life and I will pray for God to work in your life like He has mine!


TODAYS READING- June 12

SIMPLE WISDOM

STEP 7- Humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings 

CHALLENGE

When they say that Christianity or the 12 Steps of recovery are simple, some of us may disagree but that is usually because we complicate the foundation they are built on.  We think we have to figure things out and we try to become wise in our own eyes. The simple truth is that turning everything over to God is the answer to all of our problems and the beginning of wisdom. When the Bible says “fear the Lord” it is not that we should be afraid of getting close to Him but rather we should fear being without Him.  Are we willing to humble ourselves and gain wisdom by being so afraid to go one moment without Him that we are willing to stay close?

HOPE

“Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.”  Proverbs 15:33

PRAYER  

God, I admit I do not know what I am doing and I need Your wisdom. Help me to remain humble so I can gain wisdom and Your favor and power. 

SPEAK TO ME GOD

My Child,

You have no ability to figure out anything that is going on in your life because you are not omniscient. You do not see the future or all of the factors that go into managing your life. You cannot control what other people do and how it may impact you and it is My job to do damage control that this world does to each other and the earth I have created. You must trust in My ability to give you the wisdom I have promised to give generously to all men who want to know My direction and are willing to do what I have ordained for them. Be steadfast. Don’t give up. Just give in to Me. All will be well and you will know what to do by My Spirit.

RESPONSE

God, as scary and confusing it is at times Lord, I will let go, wait on You and trust You with the results of my life. 

HERE ARE SOME OF THE REVIEWS


J.A.V.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 3, 2023

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I have been reading the Kindle version since January 1st. The book has been very helpful and encouraging to me. I am amazed how often the daily reading is in sync with a thought or happenstance in my life that day.
   I have known Linda for a long time though and always appreciated the music that she performed but am very glad that I have taken the time to read her thoughts and teachings through this book.
   I would highly recommend this to anyone who is struggling with any issues or just would like to read some good solid teaching and caring. Thanks Linda.

Jeanie

5.0 out of 5 stars Gifting these books to two friends

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 19, 2022

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I enjoy this book so much so I’m gifting it to my friends.

No H

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to start my day

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 12, 2022

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I added this book to my morning readings, I really enjoy it. The way Linda applies lessons from the Bible to daily living in a God minded life is inspirational.

Linda Thompson

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have meditation book that God will use to draw you close to Him year after year.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 3, 2019

God has used these powerful meditations to bring me to a profound place of clarity, conviction, peace and hope. Each meditation is packed with layers of Truth that God is using to heal my grieving heart. I recently had to place my husband in a Memory Care facility and I desperately needed Him to speak to me as I walked this unexpected faith journey. Over and over I am draw to Him and His Word through the words and prayers in this book. I have never found a meditation book like this one, and I am so thankful Linda not only listened to the Lord when He spoke to her, but she wrote down these words to bless others in their walk with Jesus.

Tammy

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource tool in recovery

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 3, 2019

The moment I realized how smoothly Linda intertwined the 12 step program with scripture and the Word of God, I knew it would become a valuable resource in my recovery coaching. Buy it for a loved one suffering from addiction. It will bring them HOPE !!

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GOD BLESS YOU!

In His love,

Linda