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Every day I have the ability to choose the path I follow. If I’m paying attention, there are clues that will guide me to my intended path. Whether or not I follow what is intended for me is my will. Even when I have constraints around time or place, I still have the ability to choose the light. I might be inconvenienced or somewhere that I am not fond of being, but if I choose to look for the opportunity, it will be presented. Often the opportunity is not what I want. Sometimes I have to endure things that…
I have found that asking for help or needing help is often seen by others as reliance or weakness. And it can be if it’s abused. For me, asking for help takes great strength. Whether we admit it or not, there are times when each of us needs help. When asking for help, key factors are how often it’s needed, how genuine it’s delivered, and my acceptance of the fact that I need help. Prayer is how I resolve those issues within myself. I rely on prayer to move me through all issues; my faith never wavers…
If you had told me years ago that I would be embarking on my 8th year of writing a faith-based blog, toliveforsomethinggreater.com, I think I would have smiled and said to myself, “That’s crazy! “ My faith was very private, and my writing skills were deplorable. Despite the reality of the situation, I would not have said impossible because I have had true faith for as long as I can remember. My faith allows me to think beyond the impossible. This thinking has opened up doors numerous times in my life to things that I would…
One of the most valuable questions I have learned to ask myself before I respond to a situation is, how can I be helpful? When I start from this perspective I am able to address any issue with compassion. That doesn’t mean that I get involved in all interactions. Sometimes the most compassionate thing I can do is pray and walk away. Silent prayers asking Jesus to guide the person or situation. Not contributing to frustration, anger, fighting or dangerous situations might be the best decision. Being helpful might require suggesting support for someone or maybe lending a listening…