Are you aware that the day you were born was determined by God before the earth was formed? It’s true! He planned you a long time ago.
Along with the date, time and era of our birth, God had a purpose in mind for your life. You are part of a grand scheme. His plans for your life are much bigger than we can imagine. Trust that God knows what He is doing.
Because He does. We might get surprised in life, but God is never surprised…
We make plans but they sometimes go awry. What do we do then?
We adjust. We adapt. Just because our best-laid plans don’t work out the way we planned is not a reason to wallow in disappointment and self pity. We are better than that.
Do your best to plan your day, your weekend and your vacation. But if they go haywire you know how to handle it…
What occupies your time and energy? Whatever you are focusing on will answer this simple question. We make room in our lives for the things we value.
Another question to consider is whether the people you allow into your life are edifying and enriching to your life. Sometimes we must eliminate distractions to make room for who and what matters most.
It’s decision time…
Have you ever watched a toddler learn? It’s fascinating. The neurons in their little, developing brains are exploding because new neural pathways are being formed. Everything, and I mean everything, is new to them.
Toddlers are pure-hearted. They want, no, they demand your attention. Little children are simply curious. They want to know how things work.
I encourage you to approach life like a toddler does. View the world as if it is a miracle, because it is…
All one has to do to see a world in disarray is open their eyes. An ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea, Hamas doing what they do in the Middle East, and these are just the bigger issues. Are we doomed?
No, we are not doomed. The world has always been a mess. As long as things are going okay in our personal lives we don’t feel the impact. Yet we are impacted.
Fear is what the media thrives on. “If it bleeds it leads” is a common saying in newsrooms across the planet. I’m not minimizing the state of the world. I’m simply saying it’s important to try to look at things objectively.
Should you find yourself fearful or panicked, remember that God is in control. Nothing surprises Him. Take heart. He has overcome the world…
People’s emotions ebb and flow. External things happen that can, and will knock you down. But you aren’t out unless you stay down.
When life gets really tough our natural tendency is to withdraw, take a short break and regroup. That’s fine as long as it doesn’t become a lifestyle.
If you are experiencing a hard time in your life, I encourage you to re-engage and rise up. You don’t know how high you can go unless you try…
Sometimes life makes very little sense. We try to control outcomes but get sent in a different direction than we planned. What do you do when life is this way?
Connect your dots. Look back at your life and remember other times you were confused or unsure. See how God brought everything together for you. You are here because He got you through other rough periods.
This is a promise: He will do it again…
We value what we earn. Investing our time and energy into something that produces a worthwhile outcome makes us feel good, makes us proud.
Coasting through life and accepting whatever life sends our way will dull the senses. We need mental stimulation. We need to be challenged. We learn from our mistakes. Success is never a straight line. There are curves, speed bumps and setbacks along the road less traveled. Those who succeed are the ones who keep going.
If you are experiencing a setback in your journey, I encourage you to pick yourself up and move forward. Even a little progress is progress…
People have belief systems. Some of our beliefs are incontrovertible such as gravity or that the earth revolves around the sun. We know these things to be true, whether we understand them or not.
There are other things we want to believe. It doesn’t matter if what we believe is untrue. All that matters is that we believe it. You might believe something about your least favorite politician. You might believe it because you have been blinded by hatred. This will limit you.
Approach life with an open mind. Be willing to question everything. Challenge your beliefs and be open enough to change your mind when necessary…
Have you been around people who get ticked off at everything? Those types of people are difficult to be around.
James wrote to the church of Jerusalem and told them to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. It seems that listening well is the key to slowing our emotions down and thinking. God gave us brains with both analytical abilities and emotional responses, so perhaps there is some science behind James’ admonishment.
Learn to listen if that skill isn’t already in your wheelhouse. Your communication with others will grow exponentially when you do…
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