First giveaway of 2012

@ café poético

 "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ."

Galatians 1:10

I love when the Lord just speaks to my life. I, like Paul, have been caught up in 'people-pleasing'. I am reminded that it simply cannot be done! You cannot people please and serve Christ at the same time.

Today, I made a beautiful exchange: I sought to please God instead of man. I smiled more, I gave God my burdens, worshiped & took time to pause. Joy filled me up, in a way I cannot explain. I haven't been feeling well physically, so this was huge. God was pleased with me.

Are you seeking to please God?

January Giveaway

My mom got me the cutest planner by Secret Garden. It looks like a vintage hardcover book and is just the perfect size for my purse and school bag! It's basically twice the wide size of my diana mini. I loved it so much, I wanted to give one away! A planner helps with to-do lists, meetings & even to organize our time with God!
What's more perfect than starting your year with a brand new planner anyway?

Here's how to enter:

• Be a follower via Google Friend Connect, Bloglovin &/or Twitter.
• Leave your email on the comment
  

winner will be chosen January 18th

Extra entries:
(Leave 1 comment for each, along with your username/link where it applies)

• Like 'us' on Facebook
• Follow aprettylady on instagram
• Tweet about the giveaway

Winner:

Send me an email Juliet!

India + Giveaway winner

If there's a nation close to my heart it's India. This country, for some unexplainable reason, has been in my heart since I was a child. I haven't had the privilege of traveling to India but my guy does. This is why I'm opening sponsorship on my blog.

He will be going with a group that's partnering with Calcutta Mercy ministries on May 6, 2012.
They will be doing the following:

• Teaching in a village school
• Praying over patients in hospital
• helping with a feeding program
• visiting and praying with people in the slums
• worship
• teaching Sunday school
• volunteering at Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity

What you can do:

1. Keep them in your prayers, as they collect sponsoring and prepare for their trip. 
2. Donate. A button will be up in the next few days for donations.
3. Consider sponsoring Prettyladysmiles.com; your money will have a tremendous impact on the lives of people who desperately need the redemptive touch of Jesus. You will also receive exposure to your blog as a token for your kindness. We are blessed to be a blessing. May you reap what you sow.
   
   

Here's our giveaway winner:

Congrats Betsy! Email me your address info to receive your earrings.

Thanks to everyone who participated. There will be a giveaway in the month of December :)

Thanksgiving Giveaway

The pursuit of God

© missbeautyfull

When I thought, "My foot slips," your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up.
When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
Psalm 94:18-19

This month, you're having the privileged to win a copy of A.W. Tozer's Pursuit of God just by leaving a comment with your email. Yes, it's that time of the month: Giveaway time! This book has completely changed my life and I just have to share this wonderful classic by giving away a copy. If you tweet about this giveaway, you get double the chance of winning (just link the tweet with your comment). Winner will be drawn April 13, 2011. Our April winner is Rachel!

Celebrating another monthaversary

Once upon a Wednesday and a giveaway!

It was an ordinary day. I sat down at my desk, and I thought of things to do. Through my window I could see gray clouds coming. Shortly after, it was raining. I decided to catch up with my followers, discover new blogs and finish some crafts I hadn't finished. September is coming soon, and I want to celebrate this blog's 2-year anniversary with a giveaway!

On Monday, I went to the grand opening of a dollar tree store that is 2 minutes away from where I live. It's huge! I bought some tea lights, ribbons and some glass cups. I had a project in mind.
Yesterday, I went to Publix in the middle of the rain to buy some flowers to add to my project. I also figured that if the sky wouldn't smile at me, then I should find something that will. I came back home and I made 2 flower arrangements for two special people who seem to always bless me. Then I took the extra flowers left and put it on my improvised vase. It certainly helped me think of good things. I made the pretty bows to accent my desk. I also wrote letters to go with each gift.

However, after all that, I was still feeling crafty. The result was: paper cranes.

I am mastering the art of making paper cranes. I cut a 6.5in x 6.5in of paper and I decorate it with words and colors. I also made some with post-its!