Prioritizing Jesus is something I work on daily.  My faith is my number one priority, but I struggle with tuning out all the noise and focusing on Jesus.  I am a single mom trying to work through each day with a smile, often that alone is a challenge.  All the stress and confusion around me often pull me off track.  How do I refocus on filling my mind with Jesus? The first thing I do when I face stress and noise is switch my mind to focus on love.  When I make that switch, I am better able to see…

People can help make your day better and they can also make your day more difficult.  When I am looking for employment, people are what make the difference in my desire to become a part of the company.  For years I remember frequenting a local business that made my kids and me uncomfortable, therefore we only went when necessary.  My kids had no idea that I shared their disapproval of how the employees treated their customers.  Most of the employees were simply unkind and unhappy. Recently we had reason to revisit the location.  I called ahead to get some information…

I know when I am stressed about something that I have not done a good job of giving my worries to Jesus.  Let’s face it, it is hard not to let stress fester. The more I let the stress bother me and take me off track the more I worry.  It is great to have friends who are good listeners, but nobody wants to hear all my worries.  It is exhausting and unproductive to one’s relationship when it is ongoing.     Jesus is my go-to for all my stress and worries.  When I feel that unsettling nag…

As I spend time with one of my favorite people in this world I see the depth and importance security plays in our lives.  I see someone who no longer knows anyone or anything around, yet when facing high levels of fear know to cry out to Jesus.  I somehow find comfort in knowing that when everything is out of control within the mind of this person they instinctively rely on and remember their faith.  At the height of frustration comes prayer. The unknown can make us feel insecure.  Our minds can trick us into thinking various negative thoughts.  We…