Hello ,
Several years ago, the Lord told me this phrase that I will always remember:
Gifts are for Giving. Seeds are for Sowing.
This Christmas, I would like to bless you with a few gifts that will give you encouragement, healing, and a new perspective on your relationships.
Before I do, let's see what the Lord wants His children to REMEMBER for 2025.
Remembering THESE from 2025
"The end of the year is a time to reflect back to see what I have done for you and through you. Remember
when I came through for you.
"Reflect back on the LIFE LESSONS you learned even through the difficult times. I have been with you the whole time, no matter what happened.
"In the next few weeks, you will have opportunities to be with others to share your life lessons with them. The lessons you learned this year were not JUST for you.
"You have NO idea what a blessing you'll be by sharing your stories. I'll even tell you which ones to share.
"These Life Lessons can be one of the BEST GIFTS you can give all year. I would know. Allow Me to speak through you. Remember, you learned
these lessons not only for you but for others who will benefit from them.
"I am SETTING YOU UP for wonderful memories with your family and friends. Let these times be ones they will remember the rest of their lives.
"Share your Life Lessons. They are meant to be shared with your loved ones."
-Your Loving, Caring, Heavenly
Father
Encouragement
you
might be wondering what gifts to buy or make for your loved ones this Christmas season. Well, the Lord just showed us that one of the most MEMORABLE GIFTS we can give this year is our Life Lessons from 2025.
Since I won't be with you this Christmas, the Lord wants me to share with you a
few of my Life Lessons I learned this year. I encourage you to share these with your loved ones.
This first Life Lesson I learned, I wish I had known this in January. My life would not have been the same.
The Lord said this would be a Year of Restructuring.
For me, that started on the inside of me. He showed me that nothing will change on the OUTSIDE unless it first changes on the inside.
What I learned was so life-changing that I will do it for the rest of my life, and I pray you will too.
The Lord revealed to me that if I want to experience any change in my life, start by creating NEW HABITS. Yes, habits.
If you think of those who experience a lot of success, they have certain daily habits that led them to where they are now. My old habits were not moving me in the direction the Lord showed me.
So, I started making small, daily, consistent habit routines that have given me so much HOPE going
into 2026. I encourage you do the same.
Another Life Lesson healed my heart.
The Lord led me to assess my life and look back to see what I learned and did not learn growing up. I realized
there were many basic social skills I never learned, and at age 63, I feel like I'm starting my life all over.
In fact, He told me at the end of May that I am starting my life over with new beginnings and a fresh start. That leads to how the Lord healed my heart.
He revealed to me I had to LET GO. Of what? A lot.
I had to let go of hurt, pain, heartache, unforgiveness, resentment, offenses, and anything else that was keeping me STUCK.
I wish I could tell you how FREE I feel now because I made the decision to LET GO. This will help you personally and in your relationships when you let go, too.
Finally, Invest in what you want to Grow.
For those who do not, I went to college and graduated with a Degree in Physical Education. I'm sure you know that if you want your body to get stronger, you must invest in exercise.
The Lord also showed me that principle works with Relationships too.
He showed me a plant. It started with a seed planted in the soil. Every day, it was watered and received sunlight. It grew into this beautiful flower.
How does that apply to relationships?
It takes TWO to grow a relationship.
The revelation the Lord gave me was two people, with each of them having a watering can. When both are watering the relationship, then it flourishes. But if only one is watering it, the
relationship will not grow the way it could when both are investing in the relationship.
, hopefully these Life Lessons blessed you. Please share them with others. You never know WHO needs to hear/read them.
Newsletter Update
For the next two weeks, we will be emailing our Encouraging Newsletter on TUESDAYS because of Christmas and New Year's. So, make sure you check your
inbox on those days, especially to find out what the Lord wants to say about 2026.
This is a season of giving and receiving. The Lord promises it is more blessed to give than to receive. He also promises that He multiplies the seeds you sow.
As you seek the Lord this week, ask Him what He would like to give through you to A Transforming Word
Ministries. You'll be helping us reach more believers with His Life-Transforming Words.
We are grateful for all of our monthly partners, donors, and intercessors. You are all such a blessing and making a difference around the world.
