I often need to remember how simple it is to give my worries to Jesus. Daily I give away the small stuff, but then the bigger worries creep in and make life challenging. The bigger worries make me feel tired and stressed, and even start to develop pain throughout my body. Why do I put up with all that when I can rely on Jesus? Sometimes it takes weighing us down in worry to remember he is on our side and there for us. Recently I allowed my thoughts to wonder and imagine all the things that could go wrong…
The irony of doing the right thing is that there is no sure way of knowing that you are approaching the situation correctly. There are, however, indicators that things are moving in the right direction and guidelines for us to follow. Deep down, I think many of us know when we have crossed that line. When I am on the wrong track, I always pray for guidance on how to make things right and how not to do the same thing again! Normally, asking for forgiveness is part of the equation. Throughout The Bible, Jesus gives us guidelines and examples…
How many times do I jump to conclusions before I know the facts? Way too many, particularly in my mind. Thankfully, most of the time my better judgment stops me from speaking out loud. Typically I rebound and re-assess the situation in my mind. However, my first reaction when something comes at me unknowingly is to react. I have patience, but when caught off guard I am not always as gracious as I would like. The good news is I quickly rebound, reevaluate the situation, and pray for forgiveness and guidance. It doesn’t matter whether I was right…
This past week I went to an orientation for The Power of Joy an organization inspired by The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. I am completely on board with living a life of joy and spreading joy. Personally, my joy stems from my faith. At first, my interest was piqued by social media. The Power of Joy caught my attention because I strongly believe when we redefine love our perspective changes and opens up a world of peace, unity, and so much more. If your heart is open to love and serve those…