People struggle with forgiveness. They allow past hurts to fester and grow, almost taking a life of their own. But forgiveness is vital to the human spirit. Otherwise bitterness and resentment set in. Those will shorten your life, or at least they can prevent you from living fully.
If you are struggling with forgiveness, I encourage you to actively practice gratitude. You will begin to see things through a new lens. And you might find forgiveness in your heart…
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…
Everyone experiences pain. You can’t escape it on this side of eternity. But what you do with your pain makes all the difference in the world.
Pain will either stifle you, shut you down, or pain can be used as fuel to achieve a higher purpose. It’s your choice always.
Fuel burns white hot. Let your painful experiences be ignited inside. Use your pain for the greater good…
We have become texting machines rather than actually speaking to one another. Texting is fine for a quick check-in, but it’s not the same as having a conversation. Plus there is much that can be misinterpreted in a text, even a simple one.
Communicate with others. Have real conversations. Connecting is key to forming relationships with our fellow man. We are better together, and we are more alike than we are different…
Did you know that God is pursuing us every moment of every day? He wants a relationship with us, not to give us more religion but to mold us into the person He created us to be. We are on God’s mind all the time. Is He on ours?
We are rebellious by nature. No one had to teach us that. We don’t want anyone controlling us and that includes the God of the universe. Yet let’s face one simple truth: God is in control of everything. Every breath we take is a gift from our Creator.
I encourage you to take the difficult road. Surrender your will to the Creator. Learn who He is. He will guide you when you allow Him to.
From the Book of Jeremiah: “You will find me when you seek me with all your heart…”
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…
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…
Are able to look at a situation and see it for what it really is, without bias or prejudice? What about other people? Doing this is an acquired skill.
People are judging constantly. Their opinions are swayed by what they hear from the media and from friends and acquaintances. This misinformation can blind us from the truth.
Clear your mind of judgment. See things as they are, not as you believe them to be. Ask God for help to develop this type of mindset. Freedom from judgment is freedom indeed…
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…
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