I remember as a child trying to find misplaced items.  My mother would always say, “Ask Jesus to help guide you to your lost item.  I will look with you, but think about where you last saw the item and pray for direction.”  It worked very well as a child and I continue to pray for guidance on everything I do.  Not long ago I lost an earring that I wear every day.  The earring had fallen off numerous other times but had always been retrieved.  It is a simple hoop earring, but not a popular shape and would be…

It is not easy for me to open myself up to the world.  I am a private person who enjoys being in the background listening to all that is going on around me.  For as long as I can remember my faith has been strong and my concern for others deep. Before I understood faith, I thanked God for the good and for carrying me through the tough times.  Even when I didn’t realize it, my faith has always been my first priority.  I believed without a doubt and yet had very little knowledge regarding Jesus.  I felt God…

I have always been one to think in terms of the glass half full.  That does not mean that I have been happy with everything in my life, but it does mean that I seek out a positive perspective. We all have varying degrees of physical, emotional, and financial challenges.  Life is not fair, but we do have a choice as to how we respond to those challenges.  Sometimes we have to reach deep within ourselves to find something positive.  A major accomplishment might be having the energy or ability to get up in the morning.  Getting up to start…

The first thing I remind myself of is that my direction will become clear to me in God’s time.  I have been very driven all my life to meet or exceed the goals placed on my path.  I also understand that I need to be patient as I experience and learn all that I need to know to carry out God’s plan.  My faith is strong.  I don’t waiver in knowing that Jesus has my back and will see me through all obstacles placed in my path.  I know that I am going to have many things…