Heavenly Father, I give to You, in this moment,
everything that concerns me today: my worries,
fears, doubts, plans, reservations, and expectations.
I long to have Your peace that controls the way I
think and feel. A peace that can carry me through
the day with the assurance that You are in control
and You will cause "all things to work together for
good to those who love (You), to those who are
called according to (Your) purpose" (Romans 8:28)
Thank You for your ability to cover me with
Your peace and presence, which surround me like
a warm blanket so that I no longer feel alone.
...Can be very complex at times. Working on our relationships, raising children, building careers, and exploring personal growth opportunities all require time and effort – no question. As complex as these things are, take comfort in the fact that the reasons we work so hard may not be complicated at all.
It has been suggested by psychologists that what people want in life is to experience pleasure and to avoid pain. As a result of spending a lifetime paying attention to what people are saying and feeling, as well becoming more aware of what motivates and drives me; I would suggest the psychologists are wrong. From these experiences, it is clear to me that what we really want boils down to happiness, and purpose.
Happiness
We all want to be happy. Not happy in a constantly blissful or euphoric sense, but in a fundamental and visceral one. It is not realistic to think we can be happy, or emotionally “high,” all of the time. After all, we get flat tires, receive poor service in restaurants, and have to pay our bills.
Stuff does happen in life which may not always make us feel happy, but the goal is to learn to be happy in spite of the annoyances and set-backs we encounter.
Happiness is the product of the day-in and day-out grind and still finding a place of contentment and peace in spite of what life throws at us. Happiness is to experience joy and take comfort in the fact we are living fully and without regret.
Happiness is to take advantage of the time we have on this earth by getting the most out of it. Happiness is going to bed tired knowing we didn’t leave anything on the field.
Happiness is also a choice. We can allow events to derail what we want, or we can choose to fight, persevere and win. When we listen to our guts - to our inner wisdom, we can hear what we really want. Then, we must choose how to respond.
Purpose
If happiness causes us to go to bed tired because of the effort we just gave to the day, purpose gets us back up in the morning.
Purpose is the fuel in our tanks that keeps us moving forward. As humans, we all want to know that our time in this world has made a difference and our life had a purpose.
I don’t need to look very far to see an example of the desire to have purpose in life. Brandon, my oldest child, graduates college in May with a degree in social work. There’s no question my son could have selected any major, but he selected this one because the most important thing to Brandon is to make a difference with his life.
He believes being a social worker is the best way to fulfill his purpose. What impresses me the most is the motivation behind this decision was not the analysis of his potential career earnings, but the analysis of living his life on purpose.
The expression, “living on purpose.” suggests we need to invest our time and resources in those activities that are best aligned with fulfilling our life’s purpose. Each day we need to inspect our words and actions to be certain they are supporting our core values and purpose. When we live on purpose, we can better enjoy and celebrate the passion and energy we have for our lives.
Still looking for your life’s purpose? Here’s one way you can find it. Take a sheet of paper and begin to write down all of the things you are passionate about. This is your list, so don’t cheat yourself. Be real and be honest with yourself, and just let it go.
Write down any dreams you have had in the past or any of your current dreams. The one that jumps off the page and smacks you right between the eyes and makes you begin to cry is your purpose.
Honor this one and respect it. And if you give it permission, it will change your life and bring the happiness you deserve.
Thanks Alex
Love can be eternal. While it’s true no one can make you happy, you can feel happiest about yourself when you are with someone who gives you the time and space to bring out your best.
In difficult times it is good to remember that the scripture calls us to:
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Isn't it interesting that the apostle begins with anxiety and ends with peace.. begins with the head and ends with the heart. When we pray we take those things that worry us and trouble our heads to the Lord.. through prayer we cast them on the Lord. In return, the Lord may not fix things.. He may not heal that "terminal" diagnosis.. but He will give of peace of heart and mind.
Today if you are struggling.. if worry has overcome you.. if you often entertain worst-case scenarios.. try going to the Lord and engage Him with your heart. Yes, pray with your heart and not your head.. try to not allow your head to dominate your prayers.. so often prayer can just be another way that we worry. Pour your heart out to the Lord.. tell Him what is going on.. entrust Him with your cares and worries.. and let Him fill you with His peace. Cast your cares because He cares.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (1Peter 5:6-7)
A man and a woman who have never met before find themselves in the same sleeping carriage of a train. After the initial embarrassment, they both manage to get to sleep; the woman on the top bunk, the man on the lower.
In the middle of the night the woman leans over and says, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm awfully cold and I was wondering if you could possibly pass me another blanket."
The man leans out and with a glint in his eye said "I've got a better idea ... let's pretend we're married."
"Why not," giggles the woman.
"Good," he replies. "Get your own blanket."
Ahhhh.... Marital Bliss....
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine, they lay down for the night, and went to sleep.
Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend.
"Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."
Watson replied, "I see millions and millions of stars."
"What does that tell you?" Holmes asked.
Watson pondered for a minute. "Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets.
Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, I can see that God is all-powerful and that we are small and insignificant.
Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.
What does it tell you?"
Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke.
"Watson, you idiot. Somebody has stolen our tent!"
Keep Smiling....
A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?"
"Because I'm a woman," she told him.
"I don't understand," he said. His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will."
Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?"
"All women cry for no reason," was all his dad could say.
The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry.
Finally he put in a call to God. When God got on the phone, he asked, "God, why do women cry so easily?"
God said: "When I made the woman she had to be special. I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet gentle enough to give comfort.
I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children.
I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.
I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly.
I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.
I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.
And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed."
"You see my son," said God, "the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart - the place where love resides."
To visit beautiful places often.
Protect and love your heart
it is your precious tie
to the source of all things.
Be grateful for your life
and create beauty
it’s really worth it.
Trust your impulses
and help each other
laugh a lot. 
When you meet the right person to love, at the right place, at the right time, that’s CHANCE.
When you meet someone you’re attracted to, that’s CHANCE, too.
Knowing that there are many people out there who are more attractive, smarter, richer, than your mate, and yet you decide to love your mate just the same, that’s a CHOICE.
Attraction comes to us by chance. But true love that lasts is truly a choice.
Listen: "Fate brings us together, but it’s still up to you to make it happen. We may meet someone by chance, but loving and staying with that someone is still a choice".
I’ve always believed that each and every one of us can change for the better is we put our hearts and minds to positive change. This song is a reminder that even the worst HATER in the world Can Change…
His old man was a rebel yeller...
Bad boy to the bone.
He'd say: "Can't trust that other fella,"
He'd judge 'em by the tone of their skin.
He was raised to think like his Dad...
Narrow mind full of hate.
On the road to no-where fast,
Till the Grace of God got in the way.
Then he saw the Light an' hit his knees an' cried an' said a prayer...
Rose up a brand new man; left the old one right there.
Here's to the strong; thanks to the brave.
Don't give up hope... some people change.
Against all odds, against the grain,
Love finds a way... some people change.
She was born with her mother's habit...
You could say: "It's in her blood."
She hates that she's gotta have it...
As she fills her glass up.
An she'd love to kill that bottle,
But all she can think about,
Is a, a better life, a second chance,
An' everyone she's letting down.
She throws that bottle down.
Here's to the strong; thanks to the brave.
Don't give up hope... some people change.
Against all odds, against the grain,
Love finds a way... some people change.
Thank God for those who make it...
Let them be the Light.
(Let them be the light)
(Some people change.)
Here's to the strong; thanks to the brave.
Don't give up hope... some people change.
Against all odds, against the grain,
Love finds a way... some people change.
Some people change.
(Some people change)
Have Faith… not only do Some People Change… ALL are capable of making the needed changes in life. So, let’s ALL learn to LOVE each other… and take steps to heal the world.
HUGS!
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Life isn't always kind,
but your smile brings peace of mine.
Found within millions of smiles it shall glow, I extend
my smile to you, and a heartfelt hug,
hoping my words of fine give your
heart that tingling 'tug.'
There are days when nothing seems
right, but you will find
such tranquil harmony within the harmless night.
The heavenly stars, as they
dance and glimmer about, bringing you a smile,
without any doubt.
The moons loving glow as it halos
upon your gentle heart, anticipating
your wonderful smile to begin its start. The shiny flecks night
sky, will not give you up, it will
always be there, to guide and company you through.
It's beauty way beyond measure, the
angels watching over you with such awe tender care.
So smile my friend, let the tenderness in your heart comes
shining through.
Wear that joyful smile as if it was a crown,
well deserved, lumininating happiness all around. The
Heaven's will share smiles for a life time,
in the sparkles of the stars dear friend
of mine.
Together with the stars, our smiles
will dance, your worries will
flee like the opaque clouds, smiling and favouring the
Heaven's embrace. So smile my
friend, let your gentle smile to your godly
Heaven's ascend.
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