Given the choice between living in anger and living in peace, I hope we all would choose peace. The noise of the world often obscures the fact that we have a choice in how we interact. If we are not careful, we can quickly get sucked into a doom and gloom attitude. Let’s face it, we are all problem solvers. The question is, how are we addressing the daily chaos that we face? There is a recipe we can follow to help us move through the chaos, but our “will” can choose a different direction at any time. What…
As I walk through my day, one of the things I cherish most is the mindset of joy in loving the things around me; no pretending, only truthful love. From the moment I wake up, I am grateful for the day ahead of me. Giving thanks for the ability to move through the day in peace and from a perspective of love. Allowing myself moments to soak in all of God’s beauty. Admiring nature as I walk the dog. Taking in the trees, flowers, sky, and all the living creatures that are a gift to us, created by God…
So often, I feel like I am ready for the challenge ahead. Then I blink and realize yet another lesson was orchestrated. Letting me know that I may think I’m ready, but there are still a few things I need to learn. I’ve come to realize that I learn lessons every day. I uncover solutions I may not have thought of, a pathway I never saw before, or maybe a variation of something I already am doing. When I focus on Jesus, I find new opportunities in most things I do. When my words and actions are delivered…
Each day, I choose to follow the same process with the intent to better serve Jesus. Some days I am more successful than others. But I continue to strive to improve from one day to the next. I believe the necessary ingredient for my daily problem-solving is Jesus. I have a process to follow that gives me the confidence to move through problems, knowing I am seeking counsel from the ultimate creator, attacking all tasks from a perspective of love while engaging in silent prayer and listening for direction. Love A necessary ingredient from the start of any interaction…