Sometimes in life it's easy to forget to remain and stay happy; especially when your doing everything right and everything comes crashing down. Remember God knows and sees you, he doesn't forget anything. :)
“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.”
Thank you God and Jesus for all the Blessings you have given me yesterday, today and for all of my tomorrows.
Want change? read a BIBLE, go to CHURCH, do an OUTREACH, get filled with the HOLY SPIRIT, and fall madly in love WITH GOD. You'll never be the same again.
Sometimes people aren't who they seem to be & sometimes people are so much more than you originally thought. :D
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude :D
I love having people in my life who can make me laugh when i did not even feel like smiling! I'm so thankful that I have some inspirational; comedian; driven; beautiful inside and out friends and family in my life! Truly Blessed to have you! I appreciate you all & if I haven't told you lately; I LOVE YOU :)
Only God can lead you to the Sunshine and the rainbow after every storm.. Remember there is a Hand that is reaching for yours It's up to you to grab hold of it
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
Only God can lead you to the Sunshine and the rainbow after every storm.. Remember there is a Hand that is reaching for yours It's up to you to grab hold of it :D
All this camping talk has me reminiscing of all the fun times! I say we think about next year now and get some camp sites!!! I want to do our annual all girls camping for sure! We should plan a few family trips as well! :D
Throw back the shoulders, let the heart sing, let the eyes flash, let the mind be lifted up, look upward and say to yourself...Nothing is impossible! (I like this)
There are things that we never want to let go of, people we never want to leave behind. But keep in mind that letting go isn’t the end of the world, it’s the beginning of a new life
You're riding in the car. A song comes on the radio that makes you think of me. What's the song? Make this your status and see the results. :)
I choose to surround herself with people who make her smile, laugh, and who accept her for who is is, and for that, I thank you, :)
Good morning beautiful world. Good morning beautiful people. Today is gonna be a great day. : )
When I think of the ocean's width and depth, I stand in awe because I know God's love for me is so much more wider and so much more deeper. It's unmeasurable!
Forgiveness is never easy, but it is always necessary... When we forgive, we keep our Minds full of Peace, our Hearts full of Love and our Souls full of Joy.
I could just cry tears of joy and I'm one of the proudest MOMS! My son won his 2nd fight as well and did so awesome!!!
Every morning take a good look at yourself in the mirror and say " I am going to have a great day! Yes I can do it, and I will let nobody steal my joy!
The journey is just as important as the destination :)
Everyone is independent in their own beliefs and ideas about things, so never expect a person to always see things your way.
Beauty is on the inside & not the outside. If you are going to judge, judge me by my heart & not by my skin. Your skin ages but your heart stays beautiful.
There are a lot of ways that you can start your day, but the most important way is with prayer.
Be a hand that reaches out. Be a smile for those who have no reason to smile. Be a light for those who live in darkness. Show them what it means to truly love
If we do not speak it or live it, then others cannot see or hear it! Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Alicia Keys - Doesn't Mean Anything
Like she says sometimes you just need to start again in order to fly :)
Leona Lewis - Better In Time
I remember when I couldn't listen to this song because my heart was broken... he turned my world upside down and even though I didn't frown I was broken inside - he didn't know it but he meant everything and I would sing this song at the top of my lungs saying it would all get better in time... here I am a long time later and it has got better in time..... I still don't care that I was hurt and wonder if he has a clue how bad it hurt me! How much it broke me down. However I'm thankful I went through it now!
Monday, August 30, 2010
The Mayonnaise Jar
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle,
when 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students, if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “yes.”
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
“Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things – family, health, friends, and favorite passions – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.” “The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.” “The sand is everything else – the small stuff.”
“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued,
“there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.”
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
So...
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with family and friends. Take time to get medical checkups. Spend time out in nature. Pursue your favorite passions. Laugh. There will always be time to clean the house, fix the disposal, mow the lawn, and wash the car.
“Take care of the golf balls first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled.
“I’m glad you asked.” “It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.”
Please share this with other “Golf Balls.”
I just did…!
when 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students, if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “yes.”
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
“Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things – family, health, friends, and favorite passions – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.” “The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.” “The sand is everything else – the small stuff.”
“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued,
“there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.”
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
So...
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with family and friends. Take time to get medical checkups. Spend time out in nature. Pursue your favorite passions. Laugh. There will always be time to clean the house, fix the disposal, mow the lawn, and wash the car.
“Take care of the golf balls first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled.
“I’m glad you asked.” “It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.”
Please share this with other “Golf Balls.”
I just did…!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
LeAnn Rimes - Bridge Over Troubled Water
I didn't know she had a version of this song but I like it and love Amazing Grace...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
10 Messages from God
1. QUIT WORRYING:
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?
2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My to-do-list is long, I am after all... God. I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.
3. TRUST ME
Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on My list. Problem with finances? Put it on My list. Problems with youremotional roller coaster? For My sake, put it on My list. I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.
4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It's simple. You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking care of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back where you started? Leave them with Me and forget about them. Just let Me do my job.
5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control. But there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU! I want to hear your voice. I want you toinclude Me in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me. I want to be your dearest friend.
6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are. Have faith in Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me; you wouldn't want the view from My eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs. You only have to trust Me. Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?
7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.
8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people, and experience so much. How can you be soimpatient then when it takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list? Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect. Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.
9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all. Please try to get along, for My sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were allidentical. Please, know I love each of your differences.
10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by me for one reason only -- to be loved, and to love in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me. Love your neighbors. But also love yourself. It makes My heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when thingsgo wrong. You are very precious to me, Don't ever forget
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?
2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My to-do-list is long, I am after all... God. I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.
3. TRUST ME
Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on My list. Problem with finances? Put it on My list. Problems with youremotional roller coaster? For My sake, put it on My list. I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.
4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It's simple. You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking care of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back where you started? Leave them with Me and forget about them. Just let Me do my job.
5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control. But there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU! I want to hear your voice. I want you toinclude Me in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me. I want to be your dearest friend.
6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are. Have faith in Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me; you wouldn't want the view from My eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs. You only have to trust Me. Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?
7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.
8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people, and experience so much. How can you be soimpatient then when it takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list? Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect. Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.
9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all. Please try to get along, for My sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were allidentical. Please, know I love each of your differences.
10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by me for one reason only -- to be loved, and to love in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me. Love your neighbors. But also love yourself. It makes My heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when thingsgo wrong. You are very precious to me, Don't ever forget
Monday, August 23, 2010
"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." Happy Birthday to the most important person in my life-my son it's because of him I have such a great relationship with God & that... I love so much *his momma
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Not sure if I shared this writing however I want to be sure I at least put it up once so here it goes for the 1st time or 2nd time
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a... rock." Psalm 27:4-5
Psalm...
If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I am a Healer ?
If you never had to pray, How would you know that I am a Deliverer ?
If you never had a trial, How could you call yourself an over-comer ?
If you never felt sadness, How would you know that I am a Comforter ?
If you never made a mistake, How would you know that I am a forgiver?
If you knew all, How would you know that I will answer your questions ?
If you never were in trouble, how would you know that I will come to your rescue ?
If you never were broken, then how would you know that I can make you whole ?
If you never had a problem, How would you know that I can solve them ?
If you never had any suffering, then how would you know what I went through ?
If you never went through the fire, Then how would you become pure ?
If I gave you all things, how would you appreciate them ?
If I never corrected you, How would you know that I love you ?
If you had all power, Then how would you learn to depend on me ?
If your life was perfect, Then what would you need me for?
Love , Jesus
We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves. If what we are now has been the result of our own past actions, it certainly follows that whatever we wish to be in future can be produced by our present actions; so we have to know how to act
If our actions stem from honesty, kindness, caring, and vision, then no matter what the result of our efforts, we have added something of value to our souls and to the world
When we complain, we remain. When we whine, we stay behind. When we praise, we raise
All I have to do is keep my spirit, feelings and conscience like a sheet of blank paper, and let the Spirit and power of God write upon it what He pleases. When He writes, I will read; but if I read before He writes, I am very likely to be wrong
Faith in something greater than ourselves enables us to do what we have said we'll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain
When you're listening to music you grow on the inside of your heart. Every time you listen to music it's helping in the process of you getting to know who you really are and how you live your life. Everything about music makes a difference in your life
NO OTHER WAY TO LIVE
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place
All I have to do is keep my spirit, feelings and conscience like a sheet of blank paper, and let the Spirit and power of God write upon it what He pleases. When He writes, I will read; but if I read before He writes, I am very likely to be wrong...
Difficulties are opportunities to better things; they are stepping stones to greater experience. Perhaps someday you will be thankful for some temporary failure in a particular direction. When one door closes, another always opens.
Often this comes to mind as I hear people complain, I myself don't always remember but try: Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough
I have this simple statement that I make often, "Thank you God for all the blessings and abundance in my life!"
Psalm...
If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I am a Healer ?
If you never had to pray, How would you know that I am a Deliverer ?
If you never had a trial, How could you call yourself an over-comer ?
If you never felt sadness, How would you know that I am a Comforter ?
If you never made a mistake, How would you know that I am a forgiver?
If you knew all, How would you know that I will answer your questions ?
If you never were in trouble, how would you know that I will come to your rescue ?
If you never were broken, then how would you know that I can make you whole ?
If you never had a problem, How would you know that I can solve them ?
If you never had any suffering, then how would you know what I went through ?
If you never went through the fire, Then how would you become pure ?
If I gave you all things, how would you appreciate them ?
If I never corrected you, How would you know that I love you ?
If you had all power, Then how would you learn to depend on me ?
If your life was perfect, Then what would you need me for?
Love , Jesus
We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves. If what we are now has been the result of our own past actions, it certainly follows that whatever we wish to be in future can be produced by our present actions; so we have to know how to act
If our actions stem from honesty, kindness, caring, and vision, then no matter what the result of our efforts, we have added something of value to our souls and to the world
When we complain, we remain. When we whine, we stay behind. When we praise, we raise
All I have to do is keep my spirit, feelings and conscience like a sheet of blank paper, and let the Spirit and power of God write upon it what He pleases. When He writes, I will read; but if I read before He writes, I am very likely to be wrong
Faith in something greater than ourselves enables us to do what we have said we'll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain
When you're listening to music you grow on the inside of your heart. Every time you listen to music it's helping in the process of you getting to know who you really are and how you live your life. Everything about music makes a difference in your life
NO OTHER WAY TO LIVE
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place
All I have to do is keep my spirit, feelings and conscience like a sheet of blank paper, and let the Spirit and power of God write upon it what He pleases. When He writes, I will read; but if I read before He writes, I am very likely to be wrong...
Difficulties are opportunities to better things; they are stepping stones to greater experience. Perhaps someday you will be thankful for some temporary failure in a particular direction. When one door closes, another always opens.
Often this comes to mind as I hear people complain, I myself don't always remember but try: Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough
I have this simple statement that I make often, "Thank you God for all the blessings and abundance in my life!"
Monday, August 16, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Brielle :) Love watching her grow up
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
Sometimes people come around
Sometimes people are in your life.. and sometimes they go away for awhile... sometimes you come into each others lives and wonder what your journey is going to be. Sometimes we don't know our role in a persons life-this makes life strange... it makes it beautiful and believe it or not it also makes you wonder.
I've often times wondered what life would be like if I had moved around the world a few times or if I had grew up only in one area my whole life.
Sometimes people come in your life and make you forget your plans... forget your thoughts... and or make you question putting off your plan or even make you wonder if they are good for your life.. should they be in your life... should they come to stay this time for good.
Some people come and make you SMILE make you LAUGH and or you JUST HAVE GREAT conversations... and you LISTEN to them and they LISTEN to you.
Sometimes people don't know they are meant to be BEST FRIENDS... and or see wow this PERSON truly cares for me.....
*sigh....
I've often times wondered what life would be like if I had moved around the world a few times or if I had grew up only in one area my whole life.
Sometimes people come in your life and make you forget your plans... forget your thoughts... and or make you question putting off your plan or even make you wonder if they are good for your life.. should they be in your life... should they come to stay this time for good.
Some people come and make you SMILE make you LAUGH and or you JUST HAVE GREAT conversations... and you LISTEN to them and they LISTEN to you.
Sometimes people don't know they are meant to be BEST FRIENDS... and or see wow this PERSON truly cares for me.....
*sigh....
Friday, August 6, 2010
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