Proverbs 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
Quote from Charles Swindol "Life is 10 percent of what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it."
If you want to "Deal and Move On" from a bad, painful, trying experience in life the first thing is to accept what has happened. Don't sugar coat the issue. Be real.
Acceptance is part of the healing process and the faster we come to accepting, the faster, and healthier way to move on. Don't wait for the feelings to change, take action, and the feelings will change.
Get of the Fair-Train. Stop that eventual wreck right in its tracks. Life is often unjust, random, and so beyond our control. Feelings of outrage will not change it. Instead, your attitude is everything. Pick a reaction that lines up with the way you would like your world to be. You want more happiness, be happy.
Hard things come because they are meant to make you better. Focus on the lesson that God is trying to teach, rather than the problem itself. Thinking on this brings all kinds of possibilities and excitement.
Whatever has happened in the past is the old news, it's time to turn the page. Turn the page to something new and exciting. Praise God in the hallway while you wait for an open door. Focus on the power of God that can make you stronger and, perhaps, change your situation.
A hurdle does not have to obliterate the Plan. You CAN continue from a new place. If God has led you to it He will bring you through it...and you will be the better for it.
Most of all, don't forget those Godly role models in your life, they were put in your life to help you. Friends are God's way of taking care of us.
Always remember that God has a reason for allowing things to happen. We may not understand His wisdom, but we have to trust His will. He died for us...we can trust His heart.
Peace to all today!
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014
The Rock Of My Strength
Today I sit here with heavy heart, yearning to do more than just pray. Yesterday Heaven gained another angel, yet we lost a friend.
I hurt so bad, physically hurt, for someone I barely knew, yet his family is so very close to my own. Family. A young man by the name of Trenton Wade Bass is now dancing on streets of gold. Only a year older than my own daughter.
She came home from work last night, after working a 10 hour shift, to find that her friend was gone. She had not spoken to him for some time, but yet it did not lessen the pain any at all. She cried herself to sleep. It was early morning hours of today before she wearily close her eyes in rest.
I was a bridesmaid in this young man's parent's wedding. The ties go way back! Way back to even before I was ever thought of. My own father becoming friends with Trent's grandfather in his childhood. Family is without bloodline.
So this morning, without much sleep, but as is the custom, I found myself going back to God's holy writ. I found myself reading these words.
Psalm 62:5-8
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
If we live long enough we will have trial and heartache. I'm not yet 40, and I have known my share. I know not how many days we all have--or I have--to linger here on this beautiful earth God has so graciously given. I want to make every day count. Every day count for my great, big, glorious, gracious, splendorous God. Truly He is the God of all refuge.
So, Trent, this is not "Good-bye"...you are not really gone, only out of sight for a little while. See you on the other side of Heaven's Gate. In the meantime, would you just look over Heaven's portal every once in a while...to cheer other young people on toward the Kingdom that awaits them? I know you will. :) :)
I hurt so bad, physically hurt, for someone I barely knew, yet his family is so very close to my own. Family. A young man by the name of Trenton Wade Bass is now dancing on streets of gold. Only a year older than my own daughter.
She came home from work last night, after working a 10 hour shift, to find that her friend was gone. She had not spoken to him for some time, but yet it did not lessen the pain any at all. She cried herself to sleep. It was early morning hours of today before she wearily close her eyes in rest.
I was a bridesmaid in this young man's parent's wedding. The ties go way back! Way back to even before I was ever thought of. My own father becoming friends with Trent's grandfather in his childhood. Family is without bloodline.
So this morning, without much sleep, but as is the custom, I found myself going back to God's holy writ. I found myself reading these words.
Psalm 62:5-8
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
If we live long enough we will have trial and heartache. I'm not yet 40, and I have known my share. I know not how many days we all have--or I have--to linger here on this beautiful earth God has so graciously given. I want to make every day count. Every day count for my great, big, glorious, gracious, splendorous God. Truly He is the God of all refuge.
So, Trent, this is not "Good-bye"...you are not really gone, only out of sight for a little while. See you on the other side of Heaven's Gate. In the meantime, would you just look over Heaven's portal every once in a while...to cheer other young people on toward the Kingdom that awaits them? I know you will. :) :)
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Worth The Wait
Lamentations 3:24-26 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore, will I hope in Him. The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.
The struggle between faith and unbelief is often very severe. Whatever your trial, you owe it to the mercies of God that they are not worse.
Afflictions do come, but they serve a divine purpose. They enter into our lives for us to search out the good and to bring into our lives the good. God works all things for the good. Affliction in trial makes us humble and truly makes us even more appreciative of the entrance of good things in our life.
Psalm 26:13-14 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he will strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
We shall be made happy when we perceive that the afflictions in life only come so that He can work His greater plan in us.
Keep the FAITH and never doubt, He will surely bring you out. Wait for the promises of the Lord. Wait on the Lord.
This world will not last always. Therefore, your life will not last always. As the saying goes, "This too shall pass". So true. Although we know not when, Jesus will soon return, yet He shall return. So live in integrity. Be aware of the deceitfulness of your own heart. Mortify those things that be not like Christ, and exercise repentance and obedience. (these are daily things for me). God knows you better than you know yourself. He knows your down-setting and your up-risings, and what's more, He stands waiting to help you through it all. Be firmly secure in Him even as the ground around you quakes.
God is there to help you. Even better, there is reward awaiting. One day we shall all be changed. No more strife. No more heartache. No more weary mind. Heaven. Soon and very soon, the Bride of Christ is going to rise to meet Him in the air, and we will sing, praise and rejoice forevermore.
I say, "It's worth the wait".
The struggle between faith and unbelief is often very severe. Whatever your trial, you owe it to the mercies of God that they are not worse.
Afflictions do come, but they serve a divine purpose. They enter into our lives for us to search out the good and to bring into our lives the good. God works all things for the good. Affliction in trial makes us humble and truly makes us even more appreciative of the entrance of good things in our life.
Psalm 26:13-14 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he will strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
We shall be made happy when we perceive that the afflictions in life only come so that He can work His greater plan in us.
Keep the FAITH and never doubt, He will surely bring you out. Wait for the promises of the Lord. Wait on the Lord.
This world will not last always. Therefore, your life will not last always. As the saying goes, "This too shall pass". So true. Although we know not when, Jesus will soon return, yet He shall return. So live in integrity. Be aware of the deceitfulness of your own heart. Mortify those things that be not like Christ, and exercise repentance and obedience. (these are daily things for me). God knows you better than you know yourself. He knows your down-setting and your up-risings, and what's more, He stands waiting to help you through it all. Be firmly secure in Him even as the ground around you quakes.
God is there to help you. Even better, there is reward awaiting. One day we shall all be changed. No more strife. No more heartache. No more weary mind. Heaven. Soon and very soon, the Bride of Christ is going to rise to meet Him in the air, and we will sing, praise and rejoice forevermore.
I say, "It's worth the wait".
Sunday, July 6, 2014
A Simple Prayer Moves God
I Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
This past week I believe God has shown me just that too!!! That His ears are open.
Now, I don't know about other mothers out there, but this little momma can be quite the worrier. Especially thinking of her one, little offspring.
My daughter means more to me than anything this side of Heaven. I want her to be healthy, wise, and have just enough of all things she needs in this life. I like it when people are nice to her. I like it when she is polite and respectful. I love to hear her pray. I still kiss her tears away when others or something dealt with isn't so nice.
I am a Mother.
And, I unashamedly say, "I am a Mother who prays".
I believe in God. I believe that His power still reigns over each and everyone of our lives. I believe that He is ready, waiting to hear every petition & praise. I believe He loves me and desire that I be His child. HE wants to be my heavenly Father.
These last few weeks I've been praying about a particular situation that involves my daughter. My faith had dimmed a little, and my anxiety about the situation was trying to escalate. But I kept believing and praying anyway.
Then, seemingly out of nowhere....God showed me a little "hope-nugget". A letter.
Such a simple thing. Yet, through this piece of paper, God let me know that His ear is open and His eyes see all. I serve a great, big, awesome, mighty, eternal GOD! He rules and reigns.
Thank You, Lord, for the precious gift of my child. I know she's almost grown, but I never want to fail to send You praise & thanksgiving for allowing her to be in my world.
This past week I believe God has shown me just that too!!! That His ears are open.
Now, I don't know about other mothers out there, but this little momma can be quite the worrier. Especially thinking of her one, little offspring.
My daughter means more to me than anything this side of Heaven. I want her to be healthy, wise, and have just enough of all things she needs in this life. I like it when people are nice to her. I like it when she is polite and respectful. I love to hear her pray. I still kiss her tears away when others or something dealt with isn't so nice.
I am a Mother.
And, I unashamedly say, "I am a Mother who prays".
I believe in God. I believe that His power still reigns over each and everyone of our lives. I believe that He is ready, waiting to hear every petition & praise. I believe He loves me and desire that I be His child. HE wants to be my heavenly Father.
These last few weeks I've been praying about a particular situation that involves my daughter. My faith had dimmed a little, and my anxiety about the situation was trying to escalate. But I kept believing and praying anyway.
Then, seemingly out of nowhere....God showed me a little "hope-nugget". A letter.
Such a simple thing. Yet, through this piece of paper, God let me know that His ear is open and His eyes see all. I serve a great, big, awesome, mighty, eternal GOD! He rules and reigns.
Thank You, Lord, for the precious gift of my child. I know she's almost grown, but I never want to fail to send You praise & thanksgiving for allowing her to be in my world.
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