What a wonderful weekend. Wonderful time spent "back to the basics" enjoying simple and wonderful activities. Joy found in polishing, driving and simply spending time with friends. Yet, even in the comfort and joy of great company of new and old friends, I found that I was awash in fear when an innocent idea was presented... it took me back to a time in my life where fear ruled and I succumbed to the "what if"s. Ugh!!! My mind raced, and as I found by a loved one's question, my demeanor immediately changed. I had no idea that what I believed to be my "hidden fear" was so visible. During a time in silence, I found "my knees" in my heart and addressed the fear, hoping the damage in it's revelation would be minimal. While it's clear there are some scars still painful to the touch, I start this new week with great hope and joy. What a privilege and joy to be able to count on our instruction manual for guidance - if I only trust. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
This week I will resolve to trust more fully every day and move forward in joy and hope overflowing. Let's have a great week
Monday, August 17, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Reach toward and Think upon your dreams
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Philippians 4:8
The more I am learning about “ye have not because ye ask not” and be anxious for nothing but in all things through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God and the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus; the more I understand how important it is to think about the noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable. As I have come to understand it, even nuclear physicists have found that when we are happy the vibration of our cells is at a higher rate – and when sad, a lower rate. When we dwell on those things listed above, we attract more of that into our lives. When we dwell on the negative and are fearful – we attract those very things that inhabit our thoughts – whether we are seeking them or concentrating on NOT wanting them.
So today – in power – think on these things and the highest goals and purpose in your life. Let those thoughts occupy your heart, mind and soul and you will see the doors opening just as promised… and the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus
It’s a new day – another page in your legacy.
The more I am learning about “ye have not because ye ask not” and be anxious for nothing but in all things through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God and the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus; the more I understand how important it is to think about the noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable. As I have come to understand it, even nuclear physicists have found that when we are happy the vibration of our cells is at a higher rate – and when sad, a lower rate. When we dwell on those things listed above, we attract more of that into our lives. When we dwell on the negative and are fearful – we attract those very things that inhabit our thoughts – whether we are seeking them or concentrating on NOT wanting them.
So today – in power – think on these things and the highest goals and purpose in your life. Let those thoughts occupy your heart, mind and soul and you will see the doors opening just as promised… and the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus
It’s a new day – another page in your legacy.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Find the beautiful - the pure around you.
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Philippians 4:8
Pure – without imperfection, innocent – unadulterated. When I see the shades of color in the sky – there is one that I’ve never seen successfully reproduced. My heart sings at the viewing and delights at the wonder of God’s artistry. As I view the blooming flowers or the cherubic face of a baby or small child…or the clasped hands of an elderly couple who have weathered many storms, but whose love is perfect in the moment….I stand in wonder.
Find that which is pure around you and revel in it…let it sweep you off your feet and make you smile.
Pure – without imperfection, innocent – unadulterated. When I see the shades of color in the sky – there is one that I’ve never seen successfully reproduced. My heart sings at the viewing and delights at the wonder of God’s artistry. As I view the blooming flowers or the cherubic face of a baby or small child…or the clasped hands of an elderly couple who have weathered many storms, but whose love is perfect in the moment….I stand in wonder.
Find that which is pure around you and revel in it…let it sweep you off your feet and make you smile.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Be noble today....
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Philippians 4:8
What is noble that we should think about? The dictionary defines noble as high-minded, magnanimous, loftiness of principle, character, mind or spirit and consistently adhering to elevated principles – a greatness of mind or soul. Wow!!! Is noble, then, expecting the best of ourselves and seeking out the best in others and the situations around us? I believe it includes such things as elevating lunch room talk…and others. I believe it includes admiring and being grateful for the beauty of each day, writing, art, and music that elevate us to a better place so that we are encouraged and in turn encourage others toward making their mark… living today on purpose.
I continue to look for the noble today…so grateful for the opportunity to lift another along the way.
Have an awesome – day focusing on Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things
What is noble that we should think about? The dictionary defines noble as high-minded, magnanimous, loftiness of principle, character, mind or spirit and consistently adhering to elevated principles – a greatness of mind or soul. Wow!!! Is noble, then, expecting the best of ourselves and seeking out the best in others and the situations around us? I believe it includes such things as elevating lunch room talk…and others. I believe it includes admiring and being grateful for the beauty of each day, writing, art, and music that elevate us to a better place so that we are encouraged and in turn encourage others toward making their mark… living today on purpose.
I continue to look for the noble today…so grateful for the opportunity to lift another along the way.
Have an awesome – day focusing on Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
You are known and you are worth it
Sometimes there are periods in our life where we feel we are a burden to those around us. We can’t seem to see our own value and stumble into self pity, fear and our confidence plummets. It actually changes the way we see everything and the energy we send out. If we are not careful the spiral can be like a tornado swooping down and laying ruin to our self esteem and swathing a path of injury and even destruction through our relationships.
Lucky for us there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Prov. 18:24b) O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. You hem me in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalms 139:1-6, 13-14)
Who are we to argue with the Creator? Read it as many times as you may need to bring your head up to face the newness of this day. For He knows you beyond measure and better than you know yourself and still He has called you wonderful. He has made you perfectly and uniquely you. Just let it soak in. For me there is always a flood emotion and it overwhelms me to be known and loved so deeply and fully.
I hope as this week meets its midway you are able to refresh, rebuild, and renew.
I thank my God every time I remember you – Philippians 1:3.
Lucky for us there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Prov. 18:24b) O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. You hem me in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalms 139:1-6, 13-14)
Who are we to argue with the Creator? Read it as many times as you may need to bring your head up to face the newness of this day. For He knows you beyond measure and better than you know yourself and still He has called you wonderful. He has made you perfectly and uniquely you. Just let it soak in. For me there is always a flood emotion and it overwhelms me to be known and loved so deeply and fully.
I hope as this week meets its midway you are able to refresh, rebuild, and renew.
I thank my God every time I remember you – Philippians 1:3.
Let Your Life Paint a Picture
It’s a new day and the skies are different yet again. Isn’t it wonderful?! In their difference they, too are new as though God is changing a painting in progress. Just as each day our lives hold new color, prints and styles…..some we see as wonderful, beautiful and cherished while other events cause us to view the color or print with disdain. I say choose “life.” Choose to focus on those things with the brilliant, grand, soothing or delightful colors…. You may find something new and amazing there that seemed invisible before when the “unpleasant” colors were allowed to take up so much of the palate.
Alexander Graham Bell said, “When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” Choose to look at the window – the beauty and wonder of those colors of your life where joy, dreams and imagination and creativity live.
Remember – and I know I’m repeating: Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV
God is at work in your life – let the warmth, life and radiance of the dreams He’s given you well up from within and beam from you – bringing life and light every where you go and be grateful each step of the way as He unfurls each footstep that brings you closer to the dream. Take that step in faith – He’s already there…. And you will see Him more fully with each exercise-of-faith step.
Now go- shine!!!!
Alexander Graham Bell said, “When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” Choose to look at the window – the beauty and wonder of those colors of your life where joy, dreams and imagination and creativity live.
Remember – and I know I’m repeating: Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV
God is at work in your life – let the warmth, life and radiance of the dreams He’s given you well up from within and beam from you – bringing life and light every where you go and be grateful each step of the way as He unfurls each footstep that brings you closer to the dream. Take that step in faith – He’s already there…. And you will see Him more fully with each exercise-of-faith step.
Now go- shine!!!!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Show Kindess to others
Good Monday Morning!
I am grateful for wonderful weekends! And the opportunity a new week provides. We can look at the old with a fresh eye – with new solutions, ideas and energy! We also have the remarkable opportunity to bless someone today.
Eunice Bathrick wrote: Little acts of kindness which we render to each other in everyday life are like flowers by the wayside to the traveler: they serve to gladden the heart and relieve the tedium of life’s journey.
While I believe tedium only exists where we allow it, I also believe that small kindnesses are wonderful deposits towards a more successful work environment. Happier people produce better because they can see their possibilities. One is often cheered by a sincere smile, compliment, even a simple thank you. So – let’s bless someone today. If you’re really on a role – bless as many as you can. The blessings will return to you – maybe not by those you’ve blessed, but by the energy and love you have spread, by God Himself through another whom He has so inclined.
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.Proverbs 3:3Blessings upon blessings to you today.
I am grateful for wonderful weekends! And the opportunity a new week provides. We can look at the old with a fresh eye – with new solutions, ideas and energy! We also have the remarkable opportunity to bless someone today.
Eunice Bathrick wrote: Little acts of kindness which we render to each other in everyday life are like flowers by the wayside to the traveler: they serve to gladden the heart and relieve the tedium of life’s journey.
While I believe tedium only exists where we allow it, I also believe that small kindnesses are wonderful deposits towards a more successful work environment. Happier people produce better because they can see their possibilities. One is often cheered by a sincere smile, compliment, even a simple thank you. So – let’s bless someone today. If you’re really on a role – bless as many as you can. The blessings will return to you – maybe not by those you’ve blessed, but by the energy and love you have spread, by God Himself through another whom He has so inclined.
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.Proverbs 3:3Blessings upon blessings to you today.
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