In The Right Frame Of Mind

Nov8

In your daily activities, do you take in all that’s happening around you? When you’re busy cleaning house, working in the yard, or doing laundry; do you get caught up in getting everything done or do you take moments to realize that, even in the smallest things, you are blessed?

See, even when you are doing something mundane as the laundry, instead of feeling like you hate doing it, there are many things to feel blessed about. Things like having clothes in the first place, helping others have clean clothes to wear, and being thankful that you have detergent to use.

When you take these small moments, it really helps you put things into the right prospective. Sure, they can feel mundane. But, what if you didn’t have these things in the first place? How would your life be different? Would you find yourself wanting or feeling like you are lacking something?

We all allow ourselves to FEEL. Feelings can be wonderful. Yet, they can also be joy and peace robbers. When we get caught up in the mundane tasks of daily living, we can begin to feel stressed, worried, or even, overwhelmed.

God sees things differently than we do and He wants us to enjoy all of His creations. It is simply, up to us, to realize the amazing blessings He has already provided. So, the next time you walk outside and hear a bird singing, thank God for being able to walk and hear. When you are working in the yard and a bee buzzes your head, thank God that the bee helps keep other pests away and helps flowers germinate. When you are out shopping and the item you want is on sale and you didn’t expect it, thank God for helping you save money.

Make the most of every day. God knows exactly what you need and He has you covered. So, the next time you have tons of things to do, stop and thank Him for His help. You’ll be absolutely amazed at how much you can get accomplished, in a very short amount of time. But, the most amazing part is, God doesn’t stop there. He’ll also energize you so much that You’ll have energy to spare.

So, start thanking Him today, for all the blessings that come your way.

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Rationalizing It Out

Nov1

Have you ever found yourself with numerous opportunities and had no clue which way to go? They all seem like fantastic opportunities that you would love to try. If you go one way, your life goes in one direction and if you go the other way, your life would head in a completely different direction. What if both ways take you along the same path, but, the outcome is very different. How do you decide?

We all find ourselves in these types of situations. Everything looks wonderful and you’re excited, however, you have no idea what to do. That’s when we start rationalizing things in our minds. We think about what the opportunity is and how it fits into our lives. We start to analyze to the point of pure frustration and confusion.

Whether you are deciding on a house to buy or a job opportunity; the rationale is the same. When you start rationalizing things out, you can come up with millions of reasons why you should choose one way over the other. You may be more excited about one decision and it might “feel” right. However, it could be completely wrong for you, no matter how it “feels”. Don’t make decisions based on feelings.

This is when you need to stop, pause, and seek God’s guidance. Unless you have peace deep within, it is not the direction you need to take. God will make your path perfectly clear. It may not be the exciting route you wanted to take, but, it will be filled with provision, love, and peace.

God wants the best for you and He will guide you to it. It doesn’t usually come with all the big frills and fireworks. Instead, He will lead you step by step. After the first step, more doors will open. Every door that opens will become bigger and greater than the last.

So, seek God’s will for your life. When you find that deep peace, while making a decision, then take a step forward in faith. God has an amazing and exciting future in store for you. So, choose wisely and all of heaven will be cheering and rooting you on to something more amazing, more rewarding, and more incredible than ever before.

No Matter What, God is There

Oct25

When you find yourself going through a crisis or a loss of some sort, how do you react? Are you filled with pain and anger? Do you find yourself filled with stress and anxiety? Or do you find yourself wondering why God would allow this to happen to you?

From personal experience, my answer was all of the above and then some. When I started to lose everything in the recession, I wanted to scream at the top of my lungs. I felt all alone. The weight of the world upon my shoulders was far more than I could handle.

As I cried out to God, and quite frankly, in not so nice terms; I realized that He had been there all along. No matter how much I struggled, He gave me the strength I needed to get through the day. When I cried, He wrapped His arms around me. As I looked around me and saw nothing good happening, He was protecting me. Throughout all the pain and suffering, He walked with me in the midst of it all. It wasn’t until I went through all the intense feelings of loss that I started to see what I had been missing all along.

As I continued through the process of having to move, seeing my home and car repossessed, and feeling like a huge failure; I started to get a glimpse of what really mattered. My friends surrounded me. My family opened their home to me. God called me into service. It was through my darkest hours, God shined the brightest.

We may not understand the “WHY” of it all. But, I can tell you from my intense journey, that God loves us very much.

No matter what you find yourself going through today, see the amazing goodness that comes from your darkest hour. It could be something as small as a hot cup of coffee, a hug, a helping hand, or being called into God’s service; there will be things that you can be grateful for. Just imagine how grateful you will be when God starts restoring your life in a much bigger way.

God has an amazing life planned out for you and it will come to pass when you least expect it. He is there in the midst of your storm and knows how to help you along the way.

Embrace His goodness. Embrace His love. Embrace His healing. Embrace everything that He has for you. Because it will be far greater than any loss you might be experiencing. He loves you and your future is very bright!

Never Alone

Oct18

Have you ever felt alone and unsure? Feeling like no one understands, no one cares; leaving you empty and confused. With the world in an “all about me” mentality, it is very easy to feel alone, insecure, and feeling like there is no way out. Maybe you have been pushed to the brink of suicidal thoughts; feeling like it’s the only way to stop the emptiness. Well, I have very GOOD NEWS for you today. You are not alone!

There has never been such a time where people feel so lost. The world is under attack. Satan knows that his time is short. He is doing everything he can to bring you down and out. Maybe he’s attacking your finances. Maybe he’s attacking your family. Maybe he’s attacking your emotions. Maybe he’s attacking your mind. Whatever He is attempting to do within your life; He who lives within you is greater than he who is in this world.

God promises to never leave or forsake you. He loves you so much that He fills you with the comforter, the Holy Spirit; who lives within your heart and soul. He understands exactly how you feel and wants to fill the void deep within you. His love surpasses anything you can try to do to make the emptiness go away.

No one is able to comfort you or understand what you’re going through, like God. You can not expect others to do for you what only God can do. He is the only one that truly knows what you need. He wants to wrap you in His arms; letting you know how much He truly cares. He wants you filled with happiness. He wants you filled with joy. He wants you flooded with an intense peace.

God is your source. He wants to supply all your needs. He wants to help. So, be encouraged today and ask Him to fill you with His love. He promises to show you how much He cares. He will flood you with such incredible love that you will become contented and calm. Everything that is overwhelming you will cease and become non-existent.

Don’t let Satan win. Instead, know that You are never alone and that your Heavenly Father loves you very much!