Present

" Keep me in the moment..."

....to be thankful for what I have,

and all those simple everyday moments

that seem to pass too quickly.

I've been trying to stay focused on the moments as they come.

Be fueled with the words as I read them.

Remember the true gifts are in the Present.

Some recent jots from my journal:

"The ultimate protection against sinking during life's storms, 

is devoting time to develop a friendship with God.

Let go of petty superficial stuff, and trust 

that your life is meaningful in the eyes of God.

Give up control over your future and let God define your life.

God wants you to be continually protected, guided, and comforted.

God wants you to live moment by moment in His Presence.

Do what you can, God will take care of the rest.

Don't let discouragement set in.

When your awareness of God falters & flickers, life feels fragmented.

When you focus on Him in your thoughts, you feel safe and complete.

Turn a way from ill-treatment & rejection.

Do Not let offenses fill your heart.

Watch the quality of your own department.

Trying to order your world is counterproductive to spiritual growth.

We will not see positive results in our daily lives if we speak negative things.

Deliberately turn away from negative thoughts.

Pride, anger, rebellion, complaining, self-pity...

face and deal with these ungodly traits.

We must sometimes go through difficult circumstances to

learn His ways.

Forgive.

Commit to your own healing.

Spend time allowing God's light to infuse your dreams

with life, gradually transforming them into reality.

Take a break from trying to figure everything out.

His purpose for us is perfectly portioned out in assignments

meant for us today. No More. No Less.

Reconnect with God who knows how to breathe life back into

depleted and dead places.

Trust God's mysterious, majestic Presence.

Only in letting go & letting God can you ever find

the joy and freedom you so anxiously seek.

Be Present. Believe that this moment is the moment."

" Be ready at all times for the gifts of God,

and always for new ones."

" God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame."

Praying you are safe and well.

💗

Laugh

"Laughing is , and will always be, the best form of therapy."

Laugh more...worry less.

Sharing a laugh with you today.💖

Hopeful

 

Well...this year is coming to an end.

It has been a tough year, no doubt.

I feel like it has made us all stronger,

and more aware of what our priorities are.

I have always been grateful for all the little things in life.

This year, my biggest achievement was allowing myself

to give up the " I should be doing..." 

(which usually consists of what I think others would want me to be doing.)

and do what gives me contentment.

Give me a book, a cup of Harney and Sons tea...

(grown back home)

nature, and loved ones (animals included),

and I am content.

The busy life is not for me.

Sure, I like to go and explore, and get things done.

That keeps life exciting.

But the simple, little things?

That's what makes my life meaningful.

 Currently I am:

Reading: How to Stop Feeling Like Shit by Andrea Owen

Watching: anything Christmasy

Highlighting: " Showing up is being willing to engage with 

something uncomfortable when you'd rather back off and say

'NOPE!'

When you show up, you allow yourself to feel scared

and awkward and out of your element.

But you also feel inspired! You dig deep, do the work,

and feel brave at the same time."

Loving: I can do all my Christmas shopping online

Hating: negative attitudes

Discovering: what my values are

Enjoying: twinkle lights, and being connected with close friends

in reading a chapter a day in the book of Luke.

Feeling close even when we are apart.💗

Thinking: I want a bowl of cereal

Hoping for: everyone to stay safe and healthy

Listening to: the tick of the clock

Smelling: coffee and soap

Thanking: the ones who make me laugh, and hear me cry.

I hope you are safe and well

and take some time to enjoy the simple, little things.

💗